Bente Taon

"don't let yesterday's failure ruin the beauty of today."

"TRUTH is HIGHER than REALITY"

What is the truth? I am getting old!!! What is the reality? I am about to become 21! For the past 20 years of my life I've met different people. I've met different personalities. ADJUSTMENT is the right word.. Part of growing up is to meet people to expose the REAL you. To show what's behind those smiles and laughters. Part of maturity is to take responsibility of all the task given to you. Life has its unexpected dangerous adventure and you really have to be cautious every time. I have said once or twice or many times "I don't want this anymore, I'm giving up....". But what made me refuse that confusion is that someOne didn't waste His life for me and in return I don't want to give up just because of circumstances.

All those challenges didn't hinder me to press on, to move on, to walk, to fight *AJA* to smile, to laugh, to keep on breathing and to see how beautiful life is. Its all because of all the people who supported, encouraged and shaped me to become a mature-godly person. For the past 20 years of my life, let me thank you for making me whole each time I'm broken, for wiping all my tears and for making me smile whenever I am so so down. I'd also like to thank you for correcting me when I am wrong, well, for boldly saying I am WRONG.

I am grateful that at least for a lifetime, I have someone to treasure and cherish. I am also thankful for being there for me every time I am so occupied. Thank you. KAMSAHAMNIDA Chingu! :) Let me take this opportunity to thank each one of you, since marami kayo let me mention you by group nalang! (FIRST TIME ko gumawa nito)

Thanks to my elementary classmates, kahit sa 5 years na nawala ako, you were still able to contact me and invite me to the reunion. And I am so glad that some of you are still firm and faithful serving the Lord. I am still standing with you in prayer that one of this day we will meet in the same place... Micah, Sarah, Tin, Camille - -  - Thank you for the precious moments! :)

I'd like to thank my highschool friends in Jeddah, KSA (IPSJ, PSIS) You have really trained me a lot. From being a shy person to confident individual. Thank you for keeping in touch despite of conflict schedule. Indeed He makes His own way. Personally, Ishi, Honey, Jing, Ice, Lisle, AHMAD, Edison, Jed, Amer, Salman, JC, Jerome, JP LUCES, hamdie, Piscalin- I am so thankful that I met someone like you guys :) I hope that in time, we'll have our own reunion ... KUMPLETO na sana! :) hehe.. Also thanks to Sandy! hehe. Dearest beshy, I know we lost contact but thanks to FB we're back on track again! :) tuloy na sana ang DATE natin! mwahugs! :)

Also I'd like to acknowledge all my teachers/professors/clinical instructor for imparting your knowledge and encouraging me to do my best! You have shared a lifetime lesson...

How could I forget my COF in Trinity University of Asia who are about to take NLE this coming JULY 2011 and claiming 100% pass... Moyan, CHARM, Ate Seids, TEN2, POLLY, Kuya Gelo, KAKA, JP t., ZARA, Tiff, Lziel, RJ, RALPHIE, Nhory, Shelie, VONN, Tands, Bantog, Dianne at yung iba pa.. Salamat, kahit nagkahiwalay na tayo! :) haha. Thank you for being my friends for the first 2 years of my college life. I won't forget all the laughter and lunch dates we had during break time.

And of course my PERPS COF, from all my bad impression in my current university you changed that impression by your camaraderie, by easy conversation, you made me feel welcome... Jem, Diane, and Jacq! Oh girls! How I missed you so much! we should go out and have date sometimes... And of course, ATE WENG, kathy, Jen, Bob, Jo, Ate Eds, Yas and Dan Romano. Thank you for making my Christmas so special with serious talks and intense bonding moments! I really appreciate the time we had. Also the group 14 - - - HAHA! ang dami kong pinagdaanan kasama kayo! Well, stick to one ako sa grupo! :)) Well despite of all the black and white personalities, thank God! I am a survivor! But truly I am blessed and thankful to be part of this group! At sympre I'd like to special mention --> CHRISTIAN TIONGCO who's standing with me all the time, you've known my bad and good sides, and I feel so ashame about it! But thank you kasi you accepted me for being ME! HAHA. And thank you for all the sarcasm and the serious-jokes facial expressions! Thank you for encouraging me to shut my mouth when necessary and to take control of my temper! :)))))) LOL. and also to my section! Thank you for the privilege that I was once your president! :)

Thank you JC Tayag for sharing your time and the stories... I really appreciate it! :) God bless you more! :) Soon to be Doc Tayag! Come on!
Thanks to John Samuel Santos, as one of my brother in Christ! Indeed you are light and salt in this world! Thank you for sharing your busy life ... Thank you for the inspiring quotes!
TO Christina Sanger and Lauren Black its my pleasure to know you even in TWITTER. Its truly a blessing every morning to see how cheerful you are girls. More favor in your life! Continue to trust God!

Of course my Victory family!!! *tears* Grabe! Really you are answered prayer! He really did answer my prayer! From Victory New Manila (VCF Greenhills) I'd like to thank all the people who trained me spiritually and who is nonstop praying for me: Ate JOY Cabrera, Rachelle Doculan, Ate Ethel, Kuya Christian D., , Randolph M, Jirah, Kuya Tim, Kuya Marvin,Kuya Bong, Ate Ella, Ate Joy B. and Joy Martinez (God used you to bring me there!) and my first PASTORS in VCF---Pastor Gio & Pastor Dennis Sy. Special mention to Ate Joy C for being my leader and for giving me inspiration everyday (kahit maglayo tayo, the spirit brings us closer parin through your inspiration messages)! and Rachel for being my partner in Christ! Its a wonderful experience to have sisters like you! :)

And to my VCF Alabang!!!! Whoa! Grabe talaga! From being an attendee to a Kids teacher to VG leader! From the bottom of my heart! I really thank you! Espescially the Kids cc TEAM 4! Love you all! Ate dhang thank you for believing in me, thank you for the spirit that says "I can do this" and Ate Lui how could I forget the inspiring testimonies you shared in our small group even for a short time I will never forget that, and Ate Grace S., for being my leader! Thank you for standing with me in prayers and cheering me up through His word! Thank you for being my mentor . . Indeed, you are all a blessing... To Miss Joan Ocreto, hehe! Dear! Thanks for being one of the best friend. . . . thank you for not giving up on me! And To Reg, thanks! He did not allow us not to get to know each other, your birthday was the first step! hehe. Also thanks sa AUTHENTIC BEAUTY! It really helped me a lot! To Shiela, Alexie, Ate Joanne R, Doc Becca, Mich, Ate Jhoms and to all the girls (VG- Lenie, Steph, Val, Angel,CHERRY, Jonah, Jen, Angel D, Tin B, Seth, Abcedee, Ghiera, Kryzel) - - - thanks for being one of my inspiration! :) keep glowing and blooming for His glory! 

To my RELATIVES: Daddy's side and mommy's side. Thank you for the availability and for the care you showed during the hard times and of course nung nagka DENGUE ako! Thank you po talaga! Also thank you for all the moments during New Years and Christmas! May God be with us always. Peace, LOVE and patience transcend in each of us... Kuya erwin and Kuya luis thank you! sa mga pagpapatawa at sa panglilibre! Alam ko HE WILL BLESS you more than you can imagine! :) Love lots.. AT kay Lola, na naramdaman kong kung gaano maasikaso ang isang Lola! :) love you Lola!

Let me also take this time to thank my precious and adorable family: Mom and Dad- - - thank you! kasi kung wala kayo wala din ako! hehe. Seriously, thank you for the nonstop encouragements, reminders and support! from all my failures and mistakes you were there, a witness, and every time I stumble, your hands are the second I wanted to reach and hold! HEHE. Si God ang FIRST! :) And you know how much I love you . . . Thank you for all the harships and the sacrifices! Its really hard to be separated to your children, but I believe in God's time we will be together SOON! You are always in my prayers!

Also to my lovely siblings: naku!!!! Kahit makukulit kayo, mahal na mahal ko kayo! AMPNESS ah! :) Pen Bes and Ben thanks for cheering me up when I am so occupied.. thank you for understanding and sharing your secrets! hehehe... remember that no matter how harsh I am, I will still be your ate! HAHA. No choice kayo! hehe. no, I am blessed that you are my siblings! God galing mo talaga pumili! hehe..



Am I missing someone?! :)

Siyempre di ko toh makakalimutan! Ang laki ng part Niya sa buhay ko!

Yung pinaka- BESTFRIEND, pinakaPRINSEPE at pinakaDADDY ko! :) hehe.. My God! 20 years of my life, I keep on fooling myself with the world's permissibility, yet You've been my eyes to see that I'm about to go on the wrong track and suddenly You pulled my hand to go back! :) Thank You for I know all those years has been Your plan. I wouldn't make it without You, I wouldn't be able to handle all my circumstances without Your embrace and love. Truly, words are not enough how grateful I am to have You in my life. But what made me amaze Lord? Your faithfulness and unbreakable promises! And right now, all the glory and honor belongs to You! I know Lord that You will still amaze me each day, You will still open my eyes to see your greatness ! This year I know favor upon favor still awaits... You will be lifted up and not me! I LOVE YOU Lord! Thank You for these people who touched my life and became part of my life!


Now I must say, It's a successful amazing wonderful 20 years lord! I am expecting more for another 20 years Lord! Thank You again from the bottom of my heart! :)