Even in dreams

I am so focused at what I'm doing and too eager to populate it with what ought to be the proper content then suddenly, officemates come one after the other, asking, discussing, debating and just informing me of the status and the problems confronted during our test. 

I got tired of switching my focus on and off and admittedly, I can't concentrate on what I'm doing.  So I decide to take a nap.  I enjoyed it so much.  When I laid my head on the table, automatic sleep… as if someone fired a bullet and went straight to me.  I know that it wasn't just short.  It was a considerably longer than a nap.  My body still demands rest.

I was in a peaceful mood… only to be disturbed by my officemate telling me…

"Sheggz, bakit ka natulog, hinihintay kong maiupdate ung test cases… tutulugan mo naman ako."

Thought it was real.  So I immediately stood up.  Only to know that I was just dreaming hahaha.  My officemates inside the conference room are laughing when I told them about that.  That even in dreams, I was by Mark har har har.

In Shem's voice: "NAK—KAKAINIS!"

Reason, Season and Lifetime

Mercy strikes back!  I read this from her bulletin and it's worth sharing to everyone.  Take time to read… 

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.  They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. 

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.  They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done.  They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.  LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationshi ps and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.  Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

The Zodiac

Ice sent me this in email.  I quickly looked at my zodiac, which is Sagittarius.  I read the description and I end up laughing out loud [lol].

I looked for the definition of Promiscuos. And it made me laugh more… read this…. hehehe

Pronunciation: \prə-ˈmis-kyə-wəs\

Function: adjective

Etymology:  Latin promiscuus, from pro- forth + miscēre to mix — more at pro, mix

Date:  1601

not selective of a singles class or person | easy, casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior | lacking standards of selection | indiscriminate | Casual | Random | Consisting of diverse, unrelated parts or individuals | confused | no restricted to one sexual partner | Consisting of individuals united in a body or mass without order; mingled; confused; undistinguished; as, a promiscuous crowd or mass.

ARIES - The Liar
Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny. Excellent kisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, Addictive. Loud. 
 
TAURUS - The Tramp
Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships.  Likes to give a good fight for what they want. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times of need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. One of a kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth!  

GEMINI - Irresistible
Nice Love is one of a kind. Great listeners Very Good in the you know where… Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out. Trustworthy. Always happy. Loud. Talkative. Outgoing, VERY FORGIVING. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE. 
 
CANCER - The Cutie
MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. Love is one of a kind. Very romantic. Most caring person you will ever meet! Entirely creative.  Extremely random and proud of it. Freak.
Spontaneous. Great telling stories.  Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to.
 
LEO - The Lion
Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Knows how to have fun Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Unpredictable.  Outgoing. Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good when found. 

VIRGO - The One that Waits
Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. The one and only. 
  
LIBRA - The Lovely One
Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet!  However, not the kind of person you want to mess with… you might end up crying… 
  
SCORPIO - The Addict
EXTREMELY adorable. Intelligent. Loves to joke. Very Good sense of humor. Energetic. Predict future. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want.  Attractive. Easy going. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Caring.

SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One
Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves being in long relationships. So much love to give. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in the you know where..!!! Not the kind of person you want to  mess with- you might end up crying. 
 
CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover
Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future. Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Always gets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to own Gemini's in sports. Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Smart.

AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water
Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being in long-term relationships. Extremely energetic. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out. 
  
PISCES - The Partner for Life
Caring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. High appeal. Has the last word. Good to find, hard to keep. Fun to be around. Extremely weird but in a good way. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. Always lets what he or she wants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet, but usually crazy! Gotta watch 'em! 

Trust

Trust in yourself. Your perceptions are often far more accurate than you are willing to believe.

- Claudia Black

Who are the Winners?

Winners

Winners take chances like everyone else,
They fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them.

Winners don’t give up,
When life gets tough, they hang in until the going gets better

Winners are flexible.
They realise there is more than one way and they are willing to try others.

Winners know they are not perfect.
They respect their weaknesses while making the most of their strengths.

Winners fall, but they don’t stay down.
They stubbornly refuse to let a fall keep them from climbing.

Winners don’t blame fate for their failures,
Nor luck for their successes.

Winners accept responsibility for their lives.

Winners are positive thinkers who see good in all things.
From the ordinary, they make the extraordinary.

Winners believe in the path they have chosen even when it’s hard,
Even when others can’t see where they are going.

Winners are patient.
They know a goal is only as worthy as the effort that’s required to achieve it.

Winners are people like you.
They make this world a better place to be.

- Nancye Sims

Don’t Quit

Don’t Quit!

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
when he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst, that
You Must Not Quit.

- C. W. Longenecker

Lay me down to rest….

My body was sooo tired and my eyes are soo cloudy when I lay myself to bed at around 3am today.  I brought the laptop on top of my pillow and continued working for my test plan due today.  My brain is no longer functioning properly for it has been awake and working for 2 straight days and nights already without sleep and yet what I've been typing on demands a tantamount nerve cells all squeezed in.

After several minutes, I told myself… "You better rest.. You need to rest… or else Your body will suffer… it ain't gonna work". 

I closed my eyes, yet I my mind is awake.  My mind is still insisting that I need to work on.  I started listening to Carrie's new album till I finished all the tracks repeatedly.  Yup… it made me widely awake hehehe.

I laid it on the bedside while the headset is still on and looked for new tracks on "My Music" folder.  I found only one folder in it with "Unknown Artist".  I opened it and found several tracks with unnamed titles.  I randomly select and laid my head on the pillow… I closed my eyes again and whispered…

"Lord, pls. lay me down to sleep… a very short yet complete rest… I am really so tired." 

Then came the intro of the song… I smiled when the tune came into my senses… I knew that song very well.  My favorite Christian song…

"I come boldly… trusting only…. your REDEEMING LOVE….

Flowing freely on your side now… your atoning blood…"

I finished that track and have it repeated thrice actually.  I missed hearing that song.  I missed the group that reminds me of that… Singles for Christ… it reminds me of Nestle who dropped me a message in friendster asking…. "Ate, when are you coming back to serve again… we miss you!"

I remembered… the last phrase that registered into my mind after turning off the laptop… "I will come back very very soon… to serve… sa takdang panahon [ala Big Brother]"

Then I fell asleep… that was 4am actually…. I heard the beep of my phone… and it's 5:00am.  Just an hour of sleep.  But what amazes me the most is that… "the sleep was so deep and the rest is so complete… Just an hour to regenerate 2 days of no-sleep and almost a month of a stressful work."

Thank you, Lord for that very special rest… Thank you talaga.

Dreams

"…maybe you don't know exactly what your dreams are, but you can sense them somewhere deep within you. Even when they're not clearly defined, they're never far away. As a matter of fact, dreams are almost impossible to get rid of. They trouble and tempt you. They keep reminding you that you're not satisfied with your life, that something crucial is missing.  And that's very lucky for you. If your dreams didn't trouble you, you'd forget them entirely."

- Barbara Sher

While browsing for something earling this morning [I was at the office at around 6am … naks naman!!!], I found this very inspiring quote from Barbara Sher.  Dreams will always be a part of your being and only if you've come to realize it is the only time you can say to yourself… "I'm done" and the journey is all worthwhile…

The essence of life springs from how you realize your innermost dreams.  That's the only passion for living…. serving your purpose!