Verse for today:
O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is that he giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
— Psalms 68:5
Chapter 5
"Samalamig, samalamig!"
Sumasayaw ang ilang mga kasamahan ko habang tumutugtog ang stereo. I am just smiling while watching them having fun, although I am also having fun with watching them.
Katatapos lang ng celebration and we are having an after party. This is what happened during the celebration— Aleah and brother David introduced the group of dancers to start the opening prayer which is doxology. We also sang the national anthem and other provincial songs. We had a speak about Godly histories and read of biblical books. A mass also happened and the holy water was inflicted to us.
Marami pang nangyari at alam kong lahat kami ay nagsasaya.
"Sino'ng hindi takot kay Fares?" tanong ni James.
All of us took a glimps
Verse for today: But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. — John 15:21 Chapter 6 "Bakit naman kasi dito nagkakalat ang mga hindi naman miyembro natin?! Tayo rin tuloy ang napeperwisyo," reklamo ni Castellina habang nagpupulot ng mga kalat at isinisilid iyon sa sako. I wiped the sweat of my forehead using the back of my hand. Ipinagpatuloy ko ang pagwawalis habang nakikinig sa usapan ng mga kasama ko. We toured the whole part of WABOC here and find out that the neighbours are throwing garbages to a hidden part of the field. May village din kasi sa harap namin kaya ang iba sa mga nakatira ay ginagawang tambakan ang parteng ito ng lugar namin. Tatlo kami nina Savy, Castellina, at ako na naglinis. The others were also busy on gardening, quizes, and bible study. Walang masyadong pagala-gala sa labas ng building kaya aakalain ng iba na kaunti lang kami, alth
Verse for today: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. — Proverbs 12:25 Chapter 7 I glanced at the two guys who's awkwardly staring at me. I smiled at them but they only flew their eyes away from me. They are the guys that I saw haft-naked earlier. The one is Theo who smiles all the time, and the other one who has a mode expression is Cain. They are good, actually. They apologized when I told them that I am uncomfortable with that state. "Don't mind them. Let's just eat," paalala sa akin ni Dacia. I nodded at her. Tumingin ako kay Isaiah. I caught him looking at me. Nagtaas siya ng kilay. Sabay-sabay silang akmang susubo na ng pagkain nang pumigil ako. "W-wait!" Napalingon silang lahat sa akin. "Oh, why? You want this?" Isaiah pointed the chicken on his own serving b
Verse for today: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. — Psalms 46:1 Chapter 8 "Huh? Nasaan daw ang driver?" Castellina confusedly asked. We were already leaving but then, the driver of our van wasn't here. Kaya narito kami sa harapan ng caretaker namin, and Castellina's the one who's talking with him. "Umalis at nakabangga raw ang pinsan niya at siya ang mag-a-asikaso. Mag-tricycle na lang kayo, Ma'am Aleah," magalang niyang tugon. "Give me the keys." Inilahad ni Aleah ang kamay niya sa matanda. Nagugulat na tumingin sa kanya ito. As I always perceive, Aleah can confidently do anything that is related to professionalism and talent. Even driving vehicles, that's why no one should underestimate her. "P-pero wala kang lisensiya—" He was cut off when Aleah showed him
Verse for today: My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. — Proverbs 1:10 Chapter 9 Why is Isaiah here? Paulit-ulit pumasok iyon sa isipan ko. I was enraged that he called Fleur dumb. He should respect Fleur, whether who she is, not just because she's living in a luxurious mansion. Are they related? Inihagis niya sa isang maliit na basurahan ang natirang sigarilyo at nakapamulsang naglakad palapit sa amin. I thought he's going to greet us but he just passed by and went upstairs. "Why are you here?" striktang tanong ni Fleur. "May naiwan akong gamit. You think I went here for Damiel?" He rolled his eyes. "Aalisin mo na lahat ng gamit mo rito? Why? So you could finally have your own chaotic and disgusting life? Hindi ka papayagan ni Dad!" Fleur blurted out. "Like I care, huh?" Matagal siyang nakipagtitigan kay Fleur bago inalis ang tingin niya rito. Before he finally get off o
Verse for today: Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7 Chapter 10 "Are you sure po na hindi magagalit sa akin ang mga bandmates mo? You left them there," I worriedly said to Isaiah. He moderately maneuvered the car before looking at me. He suppressed a gentle smirk to me. "They won't," aniya. "Babalik din ako pagkahatid ko sa'yo. It's more safer if you have someone with you in this case." Sumandal ako sa upuan ng sasakyan at mataman siyang tiningnan. "Isaiah, I don't want you to think that I am a damnsel in distress. I am naturally shy but I can stand on my own despite of my disadvantages. Sana ay hindi rin ako nagiging pabigat sa'yo." His brows shut. "Why did you come up with that thought?
Verse for today: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. — Psalms 51:7 Chapter 11 "Hindi ba pwedeng... pakiusapan?" Castellina broke the defeaning silence inside the dorm. "Sister, that's Serene's mother we are talking about," tugon ni Savy. I felt a sudden lump in my throat that I cannot speak. I know Mom's not that atrocious and I truly understand her desire for me but it hurts. Mahirap para sa akin na umalis at iwan ang pamilya na nabuo rito sa loob ng apat na taon. They are also my home. "Obey her," diretsong sambit ni Aleah. "Aleah?!" pabulong na sigaw ng dalawa. "Do you really agreed to her mother for commanding her to leave us? Pwedeng umalis si Serene dito, but not to the point of signing off as one of us!" saad ni Castellina. Tumungo na lang ako. It mattered not how many times I ask for my friends' opinion. At the end, I wo
Verse for today:For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.—Hebrews 12:3Chapter 12"What? Crush mo 'yung Alegre na naghahatid-sundo sa'yo?" Castellina unbelievably laughed."I don't know either, Castellina. I might be pressured if I talk about it with Aleah. Savy is also inexperienced about this kind of feeling so I chose to tell you about it." My lips quivered.I thanked Isaiah for singing for me over the phone. I'm not very much introduced to romance world and I'm not the hopeless romantic type of a woman but this thing... is such called infatuation or love?"Hmm. What do you feels when you're with him?" she asked."I'm always comfortable with him. Pero no'ng gabing 'yon... when he sang for me, it was different. I can't explain."Ngumiwi siya. "Ang korni mo naman! 'Wag kang overreacting. That's just a simple feeling. It would fade
Verse for today:Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.—Romans 12:15Chapter 13"...introduce yourselves," I heard our teacher— Miss Aya spoke.Napatingin sa akin lahat nang tapunan ako ng guro ng tingin. I am in the first seat that's why I am sure I'd be the one to introduce myself. Ngumiti ako at tumayo. I was homeschooled before senior high so I'm not good at socializing in class but I can try my best."Okay, Miss..." Tumingin siya sa identification card ko. "...Serene. Can you please come here and introduce yourself?"I nodded and smiled. Naglakad ako papunta sa gitna bago nagsalita."Hi, good afternoon. I am Serene," and I pointed my my ID. "I am 19, my pronouns are she or her. I am a Roman Catholic who serves Jesus Christ through a youth organization called WABOC. I don't have any talents but rest assured po that I will cooperate with you guys. Thank you."Miss Aya nods he