Spring is officially here and after enduring the winter for so long, I’m just thrilled to finally get into some bright, fun, and lightweight outfits. Floral prints topped with a lightweight trench coat are always a staple for casual comfort feel. “Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak.”- Henry W. Longfellow
Valentine’s date in this winter chilly Heart’s day. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Keep warm and safe! #heartsday #livelaughlove #myloves #winterchill #ValentinesDay2021 There’s nothing more I ever wish for this Christmas than having the privilege of being a mom.
No matter how crazy the holidays get, my heart’s never too busy to be spending time with our little heaven on earth. It’s the best Christmas present I could ever have.. Sharing our mom and me Christmas postcard fun shoot! #thejoyofChristmas #myfavoritetimeofyear #christmastime #afewofmyfavoritethings #momandme. “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one”- Ephesians 6:16
Warning: long read.. How long has it been since this “cold war” began? How long has it been since the entire world was shut down? To be honest, I lost track of time as this has been my new norm since the day the battle began.. A few weeks ago when the lockdown was extended as the number of casualties of this deadly disease continued- and still is continuing to rise, my husband (who’s also in the frontline) asked me what our contingency plan would be if one or both of us get infected..For a moment I felt my heart stopped beating. That question struck me like a bolt of lightning. I was left dumbfounded as I didn’t know what to answer.. Then it dawned on me.. “So, this is it.. reality is eminent.. reality is coming to us.” I trembled in fear.. Rather than think of a strategic plan, questions began flooding inside my head: How am i going to see my family, most especially my baby? How long would it be til i can see her again if I get infected? How can i protect her while I’m not there beside her? What if he gets infected? What if the worse happens? I became paranoid. I cried and I was angry. I was mad at him for asking that question.. but He said this is our reality and we must be prepared to face it.. I muttered, “I know, I know..”😢 Ever since that day, whenever I leave home and go to work, though it frightens me, I’ve set my mind to prepare for the worse as this unprecedented crisis becomes more daunting..I have to. There’s no other way. When I took an oath some two decades back, I knew and I’ve learned to embrace the challenges and the risks this job entailed. Fear and anxiety have always been part of it yet I’ve always managed to overcome them. But it’s different this time. The uncertainties this pandemic has brought us truly tested my grit, for never in my whole nursing career have I felt this fragile, so unsafe, and powerless, even now that more tasks and responsibilities have been added to my role as our institution prepares for the surge. And much more when I think about my family. The other day, while i was playing with my barely 3 year old girl, she caught me by surprise and said that she’s going to make a heart for me and told me not to lose her heart. She just learned how to make a heart shape with her hands. 😌 She went on to say that she’ll carry the heart I made for her to school as soon as it opens. I was planning to send her to preschool this spring but that didn’t happen..😔 Young as she is, she knows what’s happening. I’ve been telling her and making her understand why we can’t go out and play in the playground. My heart is heavy because I felt helpless knowing that because of this pandemic, she has missed a lot of opportunities to explore her little world beyond the four walls of our house. But this is only temporary and there’s no other safe place she could ever be than in the shelter of our home. My plight isn’t any different from anybody. We’re all in the same boat but I’m sharing my story along with many of my colleagues to help others who are feeling impatient to end the only logical thing we could do right now to protect ourselves and others -stay at home- understand that they are not alone in this struggle. We’re all suffering, but it is disheartening and terrifying to see these protests in the streets. 😔 Many regions including mine have yet to see the surge of covid19 cases. Now is not the time to let our guards down. I am distraught and weary but I continue to pray for peace and solidarity for all of us. In the face of this unfathomable crisis, we lean on you God Almighty Father who is our stronghold, our refuge, and our salvation. Let not our fear overcome our confidence in your love and mercy for us. May this great upheaval be a reminder for us to deepen our connection with You, who is ever-present in times of trouble. May our spiritual shield of faith, hope and trust in You be our constant protection as we continue to confront the unseen enemy in our midst. #godblessusall #fightcovid #togetherasone #faithhopelove #stayinstaysafe Swinging high into the new year. 🎉🎊 Year End Family Portraits👨👩👧
As we bid farewell to 2019, I reflect on what this year has been...Thank you dearest Father God for the gift of my family, and for all the bountiful favors You have graciously bestowed upon us the past 12 months. Thank you for all difficult paths You have allowed for us to walk through that have taught us valuable lessons throughout our journey, have made us stronger in faith and love, and reminded us that truly we can do nothing apart from You. Thank you for the gift of your forgiveness for all the transgressions we’ve made in the past. And as the new year commences, we welcome this new beginning with renewed faith and hope knowing that no matter what the past year has brought us, You will continue to walk with us to whatever and wherever this new year leads us. May this year be filled with your presence dear God as the old year has been. May you grant us the wisdom and fortitude as we face the new road ahead, and help us to understand your will as You reveal your new promises to us. May your grace flow abundantly into our home almighty Father and may you continue to hold my family together, protect us, and keep us steadfast in our trust and love for each other no matter what betides us. Above all, may we never cease to glorify you, desire more of you, and keep our hearts and minds always focused on You as the center of our lives as we start afresh... for truly, You are the one true God who makes all things new! I humbly say this prayer not only for my family but for all my friends and loved ones near and far. Happy blessed new year to one and all!🙏🏼🎊🎉💝 #newyearnewbeginning #theAteam #yearendfamilyportraits The best thing about memories is creating them.”... and capturing them.. Sharing some highlights of our winter white holiday getaway.. This trip is, I must say one of the most magical moments for this winter holiday as we made our little snowflake’s wish come true that day: play in a snowy playground in winter wonderland. Seeing her eyes all aglow as she soaked herself in the snow and built her first snowman was truly a priceless moment. She has been telling me she wanted to see Elsa, Anna, and Olaf 😆. Though we couldn’t find them there 😄, she had the best time of her life playing in the snow. What amazes me the most is how patient and enthusiastic she was the entire trip to Colorado, knowing that she’s only two. From the flight back and forth, long road trips, to our long strolls in the busy streets, she never threw a tantrum. As young as she is, she is such a trooper, and a real jet setter... and I’m the proudest mom. She never fails to surprise me in her most special ways. She’s our best travel buddy in the universe! Truly a magical white christmas holiday to treasure and look back in the years to come.. ❤️ #thankfulandblessed #whitechristmas #winterwonderland #holidaygetaway #happiestmom #gratefulheart The Red Rocks Mountain “Somewhere in your journey, don’t forget to turn around and enjoy the view.” I’m lost for words.. I’m simply in awe of His magnificent work of art. ❤️😲 Downtown Denver Frolicking around the cold and busy streets of the lively city of Denver with a little side trip to the beautiful villages of Golden and Breckenridge. Visited the Larimer Square, festive 16th street, the famous Blue Bear, the State capitol building, the Cathedral, and so much more. Going to Denver, we discovered it’s a perfect gateway to many of the incredible scenic mountain views we wanted to experience as the drive outside the city was surprisingly close. Glad we choice Denver as an entryway to see the best of Colorado. Another memorable moments created with my troupe.
New on the blog: Black Forest..Hello Fall, and hello All! This cold weather calls for a boot walk, and I wanted to share a style inspiration that I just couldn’t get off my head..High-low Maxis and Over-the-knee boots! It’s my first time to combine these two pieces together. It’s a little edgy but I had fun playing with this look. Have a wonderful week ahead and stay warm! #styleinspiration #maxidress #overthekneeboots #falloutfit #fallseason #autumnvibes Trick orTreat 10/31/19“Trick or treat, street to street, run little feet to your next sweet!”- Rusty Fischer A snippet of Naiyah’s first trick or treating around the spooky neighborhood. She was ecstatic to be able to join the kids this time. It was indeed a fab-boo-lous and mons-terrific howl-loween night for this little belle of the ball.🎃 🎃 #spooktacular #happyhalloween #trickortreat #jackolantern
And just like that, my birth month has gone by but it was indeed a wonderful month to remember,, a month brimming with laughter and tears of joy, new adventures, and meaningful fellowship with friends that turned into family, who made this occasion truly all worthwhile. There’s no other way of saying it...I feel so L❤️ved. Here are some highlights of the beautiful memories created with my loved ones... Pardon for the late upload.. Couples’ Night Out 10/18/2019 A day at the shooting range: My first experience 10/19/2019 Never in my wildest dream have i ever considered learning this kind of sport.. but after years of saying no, I finally gave in.. just for this day 😬.. maybe 😱 Special thanks to my dearest husband for the crash course. I have to admit, I enjoyed it though I’m still intimidated. I’m glad to be able to learn the basics of safe fun handling. Pumpkin Patch 10/20/2019 Getting lost in the pumpkin patch! What better way to celebrate my birthday than taking our little pumpkin to the farm for pumpkin hunting and so much more..coz it’s no longer about me now, it’s all about her and what makes her grow as happy and as brighter as she could ever be. She sure had the spiciest time that day! 🧡🎃 Fellowship with my FFC family 10/26/2019 Race Day: My First Half Marathon 10/27/2019 Ended my birthday marathon with a half marathon.. #Forty4four : Faithfully and Fearlessly Finished my First half marathon “When your legs can’t run anymore, run with your heart.”- Shosana Sue I give thanks & glory to God Almighty Father, the source of all my strength for a safe & successful first half marathon despite the injured knee & falling off on my face before the run😥 This humbling experience holds a special meaning to me for it is more than just a wish checked off the bucket list. This long & treacherous run represents my odyssey as I put on a brave heart navigating through all the roadblocks, rough roads & detours life has taken me.. (Warning: long caption...again😬) Scroll down for more of this story... This 27th day of October in particular, will always be a day to remember for it was exactly 3 years ago today that I received an important call from my doctor confirming the words I’ve waited for so long to hear.. I was soon to become a mother. It was the most most triumphant moment in my life.. an ultimate birthday present that changed my life forever. And today marks another milestone as I completed the 4 Fs: Faithfully and Fearlessly Finished my First half marathon (#forty4four) on my birth month, a personal goal I made 3 years back that I had to hold off as I was faced w/ a series of health-related setbacks, most notably the back to back knee injuries, the serious health threat during my pregnancy & the long term disabling complications brought about by prolonged labor, which consequently led to multiple fall accidents. All of which have brought tremendous stress in every aspect of my life. Thankfully my baby was in perfectly good health throughout this plight. So, while it may all seem like I have it all together, life hasn’t always given me an easy ride. Behind all the vanities & accolades, are hard fought battles which have most certainly tested my faith & courage, yet have helped me become the woman I am today. Life will continue to throw curveballs that may catch me off guard but I remain grateful for having walked(or ran) through this unending marathon of trials because through them I am directed back to His plan for me, and through them I am reminded of His mighty love & mercy. It isn’t easy to share a personal journey but oftentimes God uses us & calls upon each one of us to share our own story so that others may see & know how great He truly is. Truly nothing is impossible with God who makes all things possible!🙏🏼❤️ My heartfelt thanks to my A team (including ma and pa not pictured here) for waking up so early and braving the cold weather to cheer me on on my first half marathon. It was indeed a long, treacherous and most significantly an emotional run for me but seeing them at the finish line truly made this whole experience all worth the pain. I wouldn’t be able finish the race without them. Thank you for waiting for me at the finish line my ❤️s. Trick or Treat 10/31/19Is it fall yet? Well, whatever season it is, leopard prints are here to stay. But it sure gets a lot of attention during fall season especially this year where it’s very much in the spotlight. I’m not totally a big fan of bold animal patterns as I find it a little tricky to style these wild prints but this time I’m on board and taking the challenge. Here’s my share of this style idea for Fall season- wearing a leopard maxi skirt which I matched with my handmade Lazos mustard headband. What’s yours? Love to know and learn from my followers as well. Looking at this pic, I sure can tell that I’m really not confident in wearing leopard prints but at least I tried 😆. Visit my Facebook page Ynsemble and Instagram for more. Have a great week everyone!😘🧡. #leopardprint 🐆 #falloutfits 🧡#leopardmaxi #ynsemble #styleinspiration #handmadehairaccessories #lazos
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