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* I'll be okay.. I must be okay. *

* Just when I thought that WE BELONG TOGETHER.. Thank YOU anyway for making it clear. Now I know, maybe WE DON'T. *

Currently feeling: indescribable

Posted by Lainee at 02:42 AM | 8 left me a note!

From the book Inner Beauty at Work.. I want to share Chapter 23 which is entitled LEARNING TO LISTEN.
( Groupmates, I hope you will get to read this.. )

LEARNING TO LISTEN

I am an "average" talker. That means, I speak when spoken to, contribute ideas of my own and keep quiet when others are speaking. When I am in a group, I can be classified under the "laughing section." While others are having a showdown of good, clean humor, I contribute to the jovial atmosphere by laughing at the jokes (even if it is at my expense!).

Being a confessed average talker, do I consider myself as an average "listener" as well? Well, not until recently. Just because one does not talk all the time during a conversation does not necessarily mean that one listens intently while the other speaks. Many times I catch myself thinking of the next thing to say instead of attentively listening to what the other person is saying. Especially when the publishing staff is in an almost boisterous discussion regarding profound or flimsy ideas, let me tell you-- it can be quite hard to listen.

That does not happen frequently, of course. Often we hush up and open our hearts, not ears, to hear one another's piece. I must say that those occassions will go down our friendship history as the times we "made a connection," so to speak. Those were the times we sincerely listened.

Evangelism has to do with communication. It is an effort to communicate the Gospel. However, most of the instructions and lessons on evangelism emphasize the talking part: how to present the Gospel, what to say at first meeting, where to find the Scripture passage to quote. Very little is taught about the efficacy of listening evangelism.

Jesus listened. He listened as a centurion stumbled over his words in anxiety over his serving boy afflicted with paralysis (Matthew 8:5-13). He listened as an almost hysterical father pled him to deliver his son from demon possession (Mark 9:14-29). He listened to little children who huddled around Him(Mark 10:13-16). He listened as a Samaritan woman slowly uncovered her deepest, darkest secrets (John 4:4-26).

What power listening holds! Sometimes people just need someone to listen. One day, I was having my haircut. Normally, it takes from 10-15 minutes for my trim to get done. But this one took almost an hour. The lady who had been doing my hair for years suddenly opened up a particular problem she had with her son. I hardly said anything. She was perplexed, anxious, and helpless as she talked. Towards the end, I offered to pray over her. Boy, did her tears flow like a torrent! She thanked me profusely after that. I was, like, what did I do? I simply listened.

More than talking, I think listening is a greater expression of love and concern. It says in nonverbal ways, "I am interested in you," "I will not judge you," "I accept you." In this age of alienation and isolation, when souls are screaming for attention and wounded hearts are hurting from rejection, listening becomes an indispensable tool in extending the hand and heart of Christ.

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To everyone who gets to read this especially to my groupmates:

--Let us all be attentive listeners.
--Be sensitive to people who just need a listening ear.
--Extend Christ's heart through listening.

Currently feeling: relieved

Posted by Lainee at 01:27 PM | 11 left me a note!

I don't know why but I miss a lot of people today..

I miss my family--Papa Tony, Mama Eve, Kuya Drin, and Ate Ayeen.. Can't wait to see them again.. I miss my brother the most.. The reason will remain kept though.

I miss my high school friends.. But I am glad I was able to have a conversation with them while ago.. Reina called me up coz they were at the wedding of MJ (one of our barkada). So happy to hear from Reina, Ruby Ann, Alean, Renalyn, and Mariel.. I wasn't able to talk with the bride, MJ. I also had a mobile phone talk with one of my closest guy friends during high school life, Kerwin. (Waaaahh.. Miss you so much, dude!) They still rock my world!!! Haha.

I miss AJ dear, one of my very first college friends..

I miss Ate Foyan a lot. I had a coffee at SM North, that made me miss her more.. I miss our Starbucks days together..

I miss Daddy Mike and Mommy Baby. Can't wait any longer to be with them.

I miss Tita Thelma who left for US yesterday.

I miss my Bahia and Cabrera clan.

I miss my group ACCORD. (Aelain-myself, Canis, Czarina, Ofly, Rochelle, Danica)

I miss Daddy Archie! We had a YM chat yesterday though. As usual, he made me smile.

I miss Mommy Jhanna, Ate Lady, and Baby Pamski!

I miss my Volante family especially my bigbro buddy Nyoy!

I miss my Ate Iza "Amihan". Hope to see her soon..

I miss the NV Angels especially Beb April, Mama Corie, Mama Lot, Te Pengtot, Fwend Tere, Chuchay Anak, Monique Apo, Wendy, Ate Sis Jan, Maan, and Arlene.

I miss my Cutie Pao (Paolo Pontila). We haven't been chatting much lately. We're both busy.

Last but not the least.. I miss GROUP A! I miss the KACHICHAZ! I hope and pray things to get back to the way it used to be..

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I have got a new friend.. my Ate Camz!! She's super nice!!!

Currently feeling: missing people...

Posted by Lainee at 09:14 PM | 11 left me a note!

Yesterday was our Mock Board Exam. It got my brain twisted. I reviewed on the different topics which were discussed during our review sessions. I didn't scan on Maternal and Child Nursing coz I thought it won't be given on the exam. Waaaaaaaakkk!! The exam was full of MCN questions!! That is why my brain got twisted..

After the exam, I felt like I had no energy anymore left for the next hours of the my day. Haaaaaayy.. I refused to join Paks Irene and Canis Apo when they asked me to go at SM North. I decided to go home with my Tweenie Danica.

When we were on our way home, Tweenie Danica told me that she will spend time in my house first before she goes home. From there, I gained back my energy. Hehe. I really love spending time with my friends outside the school, especially at home.

I forgot what Tweenie Danica and I were doing when the phone rang. The maid answered it then she said "Len, Ricardo daw!" I don't know someone close to me whose name is Ricardo so I knew it was my Bops Jessy. He is the only one I know who uses different and weird names. Haha. He did that before, he used the name Conrad. Haha. I answered the phone lively with a "Hey Ricardo!" Then there, my Bops Jessy laughed hard. I then told him that Tweenie Danica is with me. Bops Jessy asked me if he could join us. I gave him a big "YES!! "

My Tita Nene asked me what I want for merienda, Carbonara or Carbonara and "Turon". Of course, I chose Carbonara over "Turon"!! Haha. Then I asked Tweenie Danica to vote, too. She chose the same. I texted Bops Jessy for his vote coz he wasn't here yet that time. I asked in my text message "Bops, carbonara o turon?" Take note of my "o". GOSH!! Bops Jessy replied with "carbonara at turon." Hahaha.

Bops Jessy's wish was my command. Hehe. Then I paired it with iced tea. What a combination , right?! It satisfied our hunger and thirst though. Haha.

After eating, Bops Jessy played the play station with my Baby BM (my 7 year old cousin) as my Tweenie Danica and I kept calling people (SunCel users) for us not to get bored. Haha. Thank you and sorry to Pie my Anak and Lee, the victims of our "trip". Hihi.

Tweenie Danica left at 6pm. Bops Jessy and I went to Starbucks, Convergys to satisfy our craving for coffee. Iced tea then coffee?!! Oh yeah!! Haha. There, we exchanged stories. About?? About the TV programs way back our elementary and high school days. What a topic!! But it made us laugh as we recalled it. (Would you wish to get back on those days huh, Bops?! Hehehe.)

I really enjoyed the company of my two buddies. Hope there will still be next time..

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I might meet up with Ate Camz and Chuchay later. Yahoo!

I will hang out with my groupmates tonight! Yehey!

Currently feeling: giggly

Posted by Lainee at 09:14 AM | 2 left me a note!

This entry is an update on what happened during my bonding time with Chuchay Mallowshie and Ate Camzki Chocobabe and my night out with some of my groupmates and Group K.

I met up with Ate Camzki at MRT Quezon Avenue. From there, we rode a cab and went to Chuchay's house. We spent time chatting/sharing stories. Haha. May it be good or bad stories. Then, we didn't let the oppurtunity of having pictures together pass. Through Ate Camzki's phone, we had our pics taken. I really had a great time with two of my friends.



When I got home, I had to prepare for the night out.

I met up with my groupmates at Starbucks Tomas Morato. We then decided to hang out at Eastwood and meet up with Group K. We ate at McDo. (Hanggang Eastwood, McDo pa rin ang choice. haha.) After eating, we went to Kenny Roger's coz Group K's were there. The next place where we spent most of our time was Basement. I don't wanna elaborate more about what happened at Basement coz it brought me some confusions. One of which is that I am confused if I had a great or a bad night. Haaaayyy... Another is... Waaaaakk.. I "stumbled" again.. Waaaaahhh, I can't tell more. I am leaving the story behind.


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I miss you, Ate Foy!!...
Congrats to Ate Miyan for the successful concert yesterday!!

Currently listening to: Foolish Heart--Nina
Currently reading: A Girl's Guide to Inner Beauty
Currently feeling: confused

Posted by Lainee at 05:36 PM | 3 left me a note!

If you miss me, I am here now.. Hehe. I am gonna update you.

So many things happened to me lately..

September 20--"Grill", "Tipsy", and "Walk out"--those are the key words..

September 21-- I had a great time with Pie my Anak and Bez Macky. It was Tita Nene's birthday. My two buddies joined the celebration. Jeff (Pie's bf) also came later that night.

September 22--A tribute for the Seniors was held at the Jasms Gym. It was my Bez Macky's birthday. I gave him a shirt, his dream shirt. Hehe.
--It was the very same day I met my newest "friend" Eliezer Tobias "Tobi" Bregendhal (Jeff's cousin) and spent time with him, Pie and Jeff at SM North.

September 23-- My Papa and Mama came for their monthly visit. I slept with them. Hehe. So cool! I missed it!.. Haha.

September 24-- I wasn't able to watch the concert of Nyoy at Araneta Coliseum because I attended a family affair. I enjoyed the party coz it was a reunion of the Bahia clan. I brought Tobi with me.
--My cousins Kuya Jay (and gf Ate Jacq), Ate Miyan, Ate Reeza, Mikko, and my "friend" Tobi went to Starbucks Convergy's after the party. Just a bonding time.

September 25-- I guess I had broke my record! Haha. My longest phone chat used to be the one I had with Bez Macky. But Tobi broke the record! haha.
-- I watched BM's Foundation and Family Day in his school.
-- After the program, I together with Ate Miyan, Tita Nene, Tito Boy and BM went to Starbucks Convergy's (again! hehe.)
-- Tobi came up at Starbucks to get the BP apparatus he was borrowing. He accompanied me and Ate Miyan at Ever Gotesco before he went home.
-- I had a phone chat with Tobi. Haha.

September 26 (today)-- I am now at Netopia Convergy's. Just to surf the net. It's been so long.. Hehe.


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BEHIND THE SMILES I WEAR IS A CONFUSED AND CRYING HEART..


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Currently feeling: confused

Posted by Lainee at 05:24 PM | 6 left me a note!