5 Minute Friday | If I Could, I Would

I wasn't able to do anything online this afternoon because I watched the coverage of the Royal Wedding... and now that's over and that I was able to finish editing Facebook pictures for upload, I can now start writing for my blogs.

Topic for Five Minute Friday is, "If I Could, I Would..." and here's my take.




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If I could erase all the negative vibes and the pains in my heart, I would. It would surely be great being in a happy state - away from everything that's pulling me down, but I do know that would be impossible.

If I could just forget every wrong thing people said and did to me, I would. It surely is nice to move forward feeling brand new, but just like me, I know everyone have their own scars they wanted to erase.

If I could be away with problems, I would. It surely is nice living a great life without having to think of responsibilities and obligations, but I know problems will always be there to test us, and that sometime we are the ones who create our own problems.

If I could be all these, I would... but I know I can't, and I totally understand, because problems, negativity, pains, and scars aren't things given to me to wear me down, but little challenges to test my faith and courage. Problems are part of all of us, and thinking hard about it, if there are no dark sides, life would surely be very boring.

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Wow, that is quite a long entry I got there for five minutes. :) The picture in this post is actually a scan of a 12x12 paper scrapbook I created in 2007. That was the year I lost my father, and I used the pain to create this layout, and a letter for myself. I really love this layout because I was able to finish this in one sitting. It was quite an easy layout to do, but cutting the letters I used in the title took sometime because I printed very small letters.

Anyway, being positive is a learning process for me. While I could say I am doing good at it - there are times that I really struggle, especially now that there is a little hatred brewing up. Well, not really hate, but I could say I am starting to dislike a person and I hate myself for feeling like this. I have already lifted up my concerns to God, and I know He will help me ease the pain. See... there is beauty in pain, because I can use it to come closer to God and to my family and friends by seeking their opinions and advices.

*** Jenn ***

5MinFri - If You Met Me...

Last week, I had no connection, so I wasn't able to join. I am happy that this week, Internet has been nice. This week, the prompt is "If You Met Me." Ready?




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The very first thing you'd notice about me would be my size. However, despite my extra large frame, I seem to be fading in the background because I am fairly quiet, especially during gatherings. Well, at first I could be really timid - I am not really the type who voice out a whole lot of opinions and points of view, but as you get to know more of me, I think I have a little sense of humor and that I am a little crazy at times.

If you met me, you might consider me a walking contradiction because I love organizing my things alphabetically and I arrange my files according to their dates, yet even if I have this OC-ness, I am a pretty messy person literally. I just hate cleaning, so at times my room turns into a storage area.

If you met me, you'd see how I cherish my very few relationships. I don't have that much friends, but I do hold on to those few people. If you met me, you'd see how I love and respect my family. If you met me, you'd see how sweet of a person I am, and If you met me, you'd see how much I strive everyday to see the goodness in all things.

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Really? That's all I was able to write in 5 minutes? Awwww....

Anyway, time may not be enough, but if you check back here once in a while, you will surely get to know more of me though my pictures and words. Isn't it great to be a life artist? I just love celebrating life!

*** Jenn ***

5MinFri - Waking Up

As I have mentioned in my previous post, I am going to do photo memes here that could impart a personal side of me. For Friday, I am going to do "Five Minute Friday," and this will be a challenge becauseit normally takes me 30 minutes, sometimes 1 hour to do my blog posts (distractions included), but for this meme, I am going to time myself and see what I can come up with in 5 minutes.

Topic for this week is "Waking Up."




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I used to start my day early, but for sometime now, I am waking up later than I should have and at times I do feel guilty about it. Guilty because I somehow neglect fixing my mom's breakfast - she's the main breadwinner here in the house and it pains me that I just couldn't get up to heat some water and prepare something for her. Mom wasn't complaining at all, but of course, being the eldest daughter, I know I have my own responsibilities.

I am actually thinking of setting the alarm so I could wake up as early as 6am. Another change, but I know that if I put my focus on it, I could do it.

Please extend your understanding, mom, alright? The coming week, I will surely wake up early for you. I love you mommy.

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Whew... I didn't know five minutes could get off as fast as that! Well, I want to become a bit poetic about my post - talking about the significance of waking up as a sign of hope and to correct previous mistakes, but I guess I could write about that next time.

Hmmm... looks like I am going to enjoy this meme.

*** Jenn ***

ps - One thing I look forward to waking up is breakfast. A day is not a day if I don't eat breakfast, and yes, I do love the classic Filipino breakfast, complete with rice and a cup of coffee.