Today I am Thankful.

I am so happy. On my way home, I was just talking to myself as if I was being interviewed on TV. It was just so uplifting to know that I am already part of something bigger, something that I was just praying and hoping before but now, it's starting to become my reality. Thank You, Lord!

Recently, I've been very busy doing a lot of things - school, office, my businesses, my part time job, my household (Christian cell group), family, love life and all the other things that I've been keeping myself busy. I just don't stop. I kept on pushing myself to do stuff that I myself could not even find time to finish. It's affecting my health, of course. It's been almost a week now that I'm feeling some back pain and I'm planning to get a massage soon (if I could still spare more time). In spite of all the struggles, what matters is at the end of the day, it feels so satisfying.

I've always wanted to take on roles like this. I've always known that I was born to do great things. Most of the times, I focused so much on my struggles that I forget to be grateful for my small successes, but looking back, those challenges were actually my stepping stones to move up.

I have yet to achieve the life that I dreamed of having but I know for a fact that what happened today was a huge leap closer to my dream. I know that  I meant to do bigger things. As long as I'm seeing progress every single day, I'm one day closer to a successful and meaningful life.

Lord,

I am filled with joy today. Thank  You for making today happen. There were moments earlier that I was about to back out but You seemed so persistent in pushing me to try it. And, it was really worth it! 

Continue to guide me, Lord! I know this new path that I will be taking would be even more challenging. Strengthen my heart as I face every single challenge every day.

Amen.

Surprised Recognition

Sharing the status I posted on Facebook:

My story started exactly January of 2017. I didn’t know anyone here prior to joining so I really started establishing relationships from scratch. Being an introvert, it would’ve been a struggle but our team is so accommodating that you’ll easily feel at home.

I am so grateful to have very supportive bosses. I’ve been working for almost a decade and I would say that I’m lucky to have a mentor, a friend and a critic all rolled into each one of them. I’ve learned so much from you and will continue to look up to all of you as I take on new challenges and opportunities. You’re both instrumental as well in my continuous improvement.

To my teammates and colleagues who always try to make every single day a joke time no matter how serious our work is, thank you! I was wrong to think that we always need to be serious in this industry. With all your positivities, who would’ve thought that we can be productive without stressing ourselves too much. I’m sorry for being your complete opposite though - the serious and boring one. Lol! I’m closing 2017 (I know it’s not even Christmas yet but who cares? Lol!) with high hopes. Thank you for the recognition. I truly appreciate it. 

Lord,

You surprised me today. I was really not expecting that. Thank you!

I know I did a lot of things at work. There were times that it feels like I'm not getting any credits but You still encouraged me to go on. There were times that I wanted to quit because I feel like I'm not being valued but You never let me quit. It was You who gave me the perseverance to continue running my race. And now, this.

Thank you, Lord, for believing in me and for your gifts of talent and wisdom.

Help me, Lord, to continue to be humble. Allow me to honor You for my every victory. Teach me how to be generous and share your blessings with those around me.

Amen.