I just thought I would post this today (:

(march 26, 2007) I have survived. To all the people who have been consistently showed their support. For those who cried with me in my most trying moments. For all those who put me down and challenged my ability (yes, I'm not numb)… I sincerely thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I will forever cherish everything ..You have changed me…you made me more value the greatness of humility and yes! you guys pushed me to the utmost limit of my sensitivity .. and yet I have discovered that I could still continue loving people despite of the pains. The journey has never been easy and honestly until now still I can’t believe you wonderful people put me in this level. This is the first time I will tell you all, this may sound hypocrisy for you, but I have never considered myself extra ordinary pretty and believe it or not I have my fair share of flaws but I knew I am special not because of some depth of explanation but as simple as I am a child of God just like YOU.. There is just one thing that I could really brag about…I fell…I cried…I whined…I changed…I tried my best…and I have risen…I found myself small realizing I have fall short in God’s glory…but in the end of the weary day there is still left strength in me an enthusiasm to strive righteousness… I am a fan of every hardwork shown by my co survivors. I wish everyone be on the top as I want to see everyone happy. That is a crazy wish I know. I did not pray to be the number one, all I wanted when I started was just a simple desire to experience how it is to be there and enjoy the trip. Let me also say it neatly, I have not campaigned to win your votes through this site.( I am better than that ) as I want it to be just a channel of our communication. This blog is so special for me that I could impart to you a bit of me somehow… little but big deal! What a blessing! I have BOARDED, I PAID for it, and it is so fulfilling that I was able to TAKE OFF. I have not dream to be in this position which may sound absurd! Show business is not my first love. Don’t get me wrong please. All I wanted is to make a difference. I am just a fortunate worm. Now that I am here I know I have to give justice to this chance of a lifetime. I am happy to share this journey with you.

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Wow. I can't believe I was only 16 when you first loved me.

Not hacked but I would like to formally announce the demise of this blog.

I want to say thank you to all of you. I've always thought it's all been worth it if at least 1 person reads my posts. Yet I know I've been incredibly blessed with great readers. Incredibly.

But like a swimmer bursting to the surface, the sun has come out in my life. And it's time for new things.

This is my emancipation. Thank you, thank you!

Again... I have NO Twitter.. or any other online account.

You won't find me anywhere else but here. Yes you'll find me blogging again.

In tears. Jewel.

The tongue is a vicious animal, whose words are capable of causing ultimate destruction.

The idea of a 'sharp tongue' was always humorous to me as a child. Mental pictures of huge pencil sharpeners shaping one's tongue into a spear would play across my mind. Such weird imagery is reminiscent of cartoons drawn by the late Basil Wolverton.

Probably no other part of the body has been used with such effectiveness both to build and destroy human lives throughout history. The tongue of powerful leaders have stirred nations to seemingly impossible feats or inspired episodes of willing personal sacrifice. An individual's expression of love or pain, even the fewest and simplest words, can reduce entire rooms of people to tears.

Who has not longed to hear a word from one we deeply love? Yet which of us has not also experienced great anger, frustration, irritation or pain from words expressed by the same person? Conversely, who among us is not also responsible for words of love and kindness that encourage and build---as well as for words that have shaken, hurt or even devastated another?

Is it not ironic though, that we most often direct these contrasting words of kindness and cruelty at the same individuals? A wife or a husband, a child, a parent, a brother or sister, or a friend. An old song goes: 'You always hurt the one you love, the one you shouldn't hurt at all.' Words can be the warmest of embraces or the hardest slaps in the face. Unfortunately, we tend to lose it with the people we know will love us anyway. THIS SHOULD NOT BE.

GoodMorNight. ☾☀

Had a good time during dinner at Salt & Pepper. Sarap ng Persian food nila! Then I got to spend time with 1 of my fave ppl issha_tehilla. ☺☺

'Whatever you want to do, do it now. For life is time and time is all there is.' -Issha

Just got home from a late dinner. There's something about the way the street looks when it just rained. ☂

Don't be disappointed if people refuse to help you.

Remember the words of Einstein..

"I'm thankful to all those who said 'NO' .. because of them, I did it myself."

Forgive me, it has been a while since my last blog entry... I will be back.

Jewel

May 09, '10

May we learn to honor whatever the results will be instead of looking for conspiracy. Let us all be reminded: God is in control! ☮

I can't believe I was asked if I want to join Survivor Celeb Edition.

It made me laugh hard. Hahahaha!

I would consider.. But no, thanks..

I think I'll stick with aircrafts where my adrenaline really

gets flowing! ☺

Just a thought..

It's not merely that I know people by their blemishes and their faults and their failures.. or their past.

Honor means that we value who a person is without stumbling over who they're not.

❀ ✿ ❁ ✾

I was browsing through my old files and found this.

It's a simple piano piece I composed over a year ago.

I didn't have a music sheet while I was recording it,

I was playing by ear..

(I sometimes record before I put the notes into writing),

and this is probably only my second try playing this one.

I can improve it and if I were to play it now it will be in a little faster tempo ☺

Oh and I call it Cherry Blossom ♬ ❁ ♪

2 of the hardest things to prevail

1. Spirit over Soul

2. Wisdom over Emotion

terribly missing JEWEL

because I am not MYSELF for the last two and a half years.

"Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction,

and many enter through it.

But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life,

and only a few find it."

Mathew 17:13

By the way -- (Despite of my already hectic schedule)....... I have been doing a lot of acting workshop lately. Last week with direk Laurice Guillen, with tita Vangie Labalan for my voice-acting workshop this past couple of days until this afternoon... with direk Gina Alajar naman for next week.

Tita Anabel is responisble for all of these workshops...haha, she is a great 'pusher' ! :p

Long over due na ang mga workshops na yan, but she's making it all happen now. She is really my number one encourager right now!

And a dance session daw with the G Force anytime soon??? Woooot! That will be like pushing me over the edge -- in a pleasant way, haha!

This Isn't a Dress Rehearsal

When you perform . . . you are out of yourself---larger and more patent, more beautiful. You are for minutes heroic. This is power. This is glory on earth. And it is yours, nightly.

---Agnes de Mille

You've probably heard the expression "life's not a dress rehearsal."

Unfortunately, many of us unconsciously act as if it were. Like an actress just going through the motions in order to conserve her creative energy and focus for opening night, we hold back. Perhaps you save the pretty china for when company comes; perhaps you're like me and rarely dress up when you're home alone. If we're not playing to an audience, does it really matter?

I think that's a good question to ask ourselves as we examine the quality of our real life journey. It does take more effort to set an inviting table, but it enhances our enjoyment of eating. We all feel better when we take those few extra minutes to fix our hair and put on a little make up, but what's more, we act different. Every actress knows the magic power of props and costumes to create special moods both onstage and off.

Now none of us can be expected to perform every minute of our lives. But a lot of us might tap into the power, excitement, and glory of Real Life more frequently if we cast ourselves as the leading ladies in our own lives.

This is for ♨ tonight!

Kinda looks like a Thai food but

this is just actually Tinola --with a twist!

"Sampat gid ini, namit kaayo"

I will slurp it good!!! =D

It's scary when you know a little, have a little, and thought so highly of yourself..as dangerously serious as having schizophrenia, a mental sickness happens when one passionately and obsessively FIND WAYS TO PROVE HIS EXISTENCE TRULY MATTERS. -Issha

Saw this late..a brotherhood message of love.

We really are made by God according to His image.

Our hearts and our minds is molded with God's kindness.

No white or black.

In moments of turmoil like this we become as one.

That's a reason why I appreciate this video.. ☮

Great Artists! Met Lionel Richie last time I went to US.

Wish I met all of the other stars in this video too!! Heh.☺

(O kaya kahit si Enrique Iglesias man lang, haha!) ♥