The Lord is My Shepherd

A lot of friends were trying to convince me to stay a li'l longer here in Singapore; but my firm answer is NO. Six (6) months. That is just what I had planned. Even the company that I am staying with is trying to make me stay by offering me encouraging packages - even permanent position. But none of them made me stay. I just wanna go home and spend the rest of my life in the Philippines with my family and with my angel.

If someone would ask me if I regret working here in Singapore; honestly, I don't know what to say. If I could turn back time, I don't know if I'll be having the same decision/plans again. But on the other hand, I am glad that there had been a lot of learning experiences that I had here; which makes me think, my 6 months of stay is worth it - for my growth as an individual, especially in my spiritual being.

I guess I just find myself having God as my sole companion whenever I feel that homesickness thingy. I don't know but merely singing songs of praise for Him most of the time brought forth a tear that's falling on my cheeks. I am just feeling that gladness in my heart that despite being a sinner, He still loves me and continuously blesses me. Even singing The Lord's Prayer burns my heart with gratefulness.

One of my goals before leaving Singapore is to visit all of the Catholic Churches here. I still got seven (7) to go. I don't know if I can reach that goal, or have an unfinished business here. But somehow, I am glad that I was able to visit a new one yesterday at Pasir Ris - Church of Divine Mercy.

It is just five (5) bus stops away from where I am staying worth less than an hour of travel (Woodlands to Pasir Ris). Upon entering, I am welcomed by this one, with flowing water beneath it.

The Holy Mass focuses on "The Lord is My Shepherd" ~ Psalm 23. It perfectly fits what I had experienced (and is still experiencing). And yes, my gladdened heart simply know how to spark that tear from my lachrymose glands.

I am also fortunate that I was able to witness the baptism of six children of God.

I am blessed. Praise be to God.

On the side note, for me, this is the most beautiful church that I had visited (so far) here in Singapore.

Singapore Memories

Truly, my almost six months (as of today) stay here in Singapore bring forth a number of fond memories (and some unfortunate events) that I will never forget. To wit:

My 18th (chuckle) Birthday

I remember I cried on my birthday. It was just my third day here and it makes me wanna go home. For the record, it is the first time that I had celebrated my birthday without my family around.

Look at those eyes and that fake smile. This is how I celebrated my birthday.

My Christmas

Well, my Christmas is another story. First, I had successfully completed the nine (9) evening masses (Simbang Gabi) and had met a new friend, Sharon.

Sharon, Me, and Clars

I also felt that I had developed a deeper relationship with God. It feels like I had my God and I time whenever I attended Holy Mass.

Christmas is not tear jerky for I had visited a number of Singapore attractions with BurpRunner, which includes Jurong Bird Park, Marina Bay, Sentosa, Botanic Gardens, and Orchard.

My New Year

I cried at past midnight of January 01, 2011 for I had missed our annual (Manalaysay) New Year's Party. *sadness*

Good thing though, GELS went to SG, and we had so much F-U-N! I will never forget how we spent the wee hours talking about (insert subject here). Definitely, 24 hours is not enough!

Angela, SJ, Me, and Mench

My Chinese New Year

Shortly after the Gel's visit on January 21, I am then looking forward to celebrating Chinese New Year with my sister at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia together with BurpRunner.

Then back at Singapore, we enjoyed the rides at Universal Studios.

Accident Happens on March

Being a runner, I love being active. Thus, when my officemates planned on hiking at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, I'm all IN. The hiking part is a breeze. It is of nothing compared to the Biodiversity Run 2010 at UPLB.

Quay, Vanie, me, and Clars

Hiking's over, and we're headed to the our officemate's house where he prepared our lunch. Then suddenly, an accident happen that I slip my right foot in an open drainage. The result? Here you go...

My Souvenir on May

I thought about it for a couple of times when I finally give in and register myself on the 2XU Compression Run 2011. I just thought I would want to have a souvenir (medal) of a run here. Thanks to ChickenLegs for pacing (picture mode) with me.


But I guess everything happens for a reason. See that shoes I am wearing? That is my LunarGlide. It is my angel's Christmas gift back 2009. Probably, God wanted me to run the 2XU run for I will be losing my shoes after a couple of weeks. Yes, someone STOLE my LunarGlide last April 25, 2011. I cried. But there's just no way I can bring it back. My fault. I just can't get over it. *insanity*

Twenty (20) days to go and I will be completing my Singapore Memories - to tour the country with my family. *can't wait*