All you need.

"At this moment there are six billion four hundred seventy million eight hundred eighteen thousand six hundred seventy one people in the world. Some are running scared. Some are coming home. Some tell lies to make it through the day. Others are just now facing the truth. Some are evil men at war with good. And some are good, struggling with evil. Six billion people in the world, six billion souls. And sometimes... all you need is one." - OTH.

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Decision

When I first heard this song, it reminded me.
That no matter how times change or how much time passes,
friends will always be there.
Friends who have always shared the same vision in life.
I am reminded of Eleanor Roosevelt, "Many people walk in and out of your life but true friends leave footrprints in your hearts."
This is true.
And I am also reminded of Proverbs 21:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend..."
This is true.
So, thank you. Thank you to those that have come along side of me and guided me.
Thank you to those that have stuck by.
Thank you to those that have taught me.
Thank you to those that have provided another perspective.
Thank you to those who may have even hurt me because I learned.
And sorry to those that I may have even hurt along the way, I'm sorry if we lost our way.
Sometimes loss is what teaches us the most.
Sometimes it is time that teaches us the most.
Sometimes it is pain that teaches us the most.
Sometimes it is distance that teaches us the most.
Regardless, we celebrate the times we had and the time we shared because we look back now and remember the uncontrollable laughter... the good times.
These memories will always be remembered.
And the truth is that things change everyday... no matter how much you want to hold onto the day before.
Each day is a brand new day to start over.
So, this song goes out to the beauty of friendship itself.
Friendship is a valuable gift.
No matter what the world brings forth, we got something to hold onto. Memories, the good times and genuine friendships.
When it matters the most, you know that you will still be there because you care. Because friendship matters.
Love.love.love

I fell in love with these lyrics last year when I first heard this song.
Some of my favourite people on one song together...
Busta Rhymes, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Common and Jamie Foxx.
Listen up.

I made a decision
Despite all the things that we go through
I'm going to take more time with you
And be a friend indeed
I made a decision
That everything's gon' be alright
Going to stay strong and keep it tight
I'll be there indeed

Yes, let me talk to you
See when it feels like the sun ain't shining bright enough
It's like the devil's trying to work to give an idol up
And though I'm blessed, I still got to handle the things I go through
It's good to have a friend, with another perspective to show you
Someone you know that knows you and gives you motivation
Someone that you can go to and vent your frustrations
We always talk about our peeps, how we be everywhere
When you need them the most are they really ever there?
See, every thing be all good when we be having fun
The difference is really needing a friend than having one
It's good when your peoples are there to help your problems
And help you smile about it while finding a way to solve them
Look at here, let me keep it at 100 and let me tell you
How you hold me down is something I genuinely value
I got a clearer view
And being that you're always here for me I'll be here for you

I made a decision
Despite all the things that we go through
I'm going to take my time with you
And be a friend indeed
I made a decision
That everything's gon' be alright
Going to stay strong and keep it tight
I'll be there indeed

Well, how you been baby? But I'm sayin'
Even though we probably link up every now and then
With minimal convo, look it's real good to see you friend
Something I realize is that I don't even have to mention
Is whether or not you got me, that's something that I never question
Sometimes I feel that the people that I love don't appreciate me
And some hate to see the things I've been going through lately
See you was here, when it started to haywire
You're still here, walking with me going through the fire
And I really love you for it, I know you all relate too
On everything that I believe and I appreciate you
And just for that, it don't matter you can put that on my name
The way you rep me, let me be there just for you the same
Sometimes the pressure and the pain, it be wearing me out
But I thank you for just being there and for hearing me out
I got a clearer view
I thank God that you've been there for me, I'm here for you

I made a decision
Despite all the things that we go through
I'm gon' to take my time with you
And be a friend indeed
I made a decision
Everything's gon' be alright
Going to stay strong and keep it tight
I'll be there indeed
I made a decision

I look in your eye and I see the pain in it
Life's a game, maybe the game did it
I know I changed, they say the fame did it
Life has changed, maybe the game did it
Two friends, now in two different places
And the mister catching planes, and you catching cases
Friendship, we never based it on position
No matter the game, we both shared the same vision
Decisions to split us in the place that life seemed to hit us
I would come to town and never get up, with you
Around then, things weren't so simple
I had my own issues that I was trying to get through
Outside chatter, messing with our mental
On the chase of funds, trust, you can't forget to
It's the real friends, that you've got to tend to
No matter how far, just know that I'm with you

I made a decision
Despite all the things that we go through
I'm going to take my time with you
And be a friend indeed
I made a decision
That everything will be alright
Going to stay strong and keep it tight
I'll be there indeed
I made a decision...







---- Everything's gon' be alright.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. Romans 8:28. Spoken word...

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

The difference

If there's one thing that I've been learning over the past while, it is this.
He gives and takes away.
So I take each walking moment as a moment to draw closer to Him.
I am so thankful for what's being done in my life.
As every aspect points towards Your Will... it doesn't get any easier.
But there's a difference in me. I am willing to surrender it all.
I am willing to give You my All even when the future is cloudy.
I don't know what the future brings but You've asked me to do this.
And I'm trusting. Trusting. Trusting.
My heart, mind and soul are One with You and Your plans.
This has always been my desire and at last, I feel like I'm there.
I will be found in You.

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

knock knock.

The truth is that nothing is ever going to remain the same.
God is working His wonders. I can see it all around.
And for this, my heart and soul are satisfied.
Prayer is the key that will help you through.
And now it is time to unlock many new and different doors with His hands.


- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Swift SWORDS.

They can come swiftly out of your mouths as sharp as daggers.
They can build up or destroy.
They can be deceptive.
They can be misleading.
They can be empty.
They can have no emotions.
They can hurt you.
They can cause tears to overflow.
WORDS.
Words can pierce you right through your heart.
They can pierce you right at your aorta.
You want to forget this pain but this kinda pain always seems to linger.
It feels as if the oxygen supply has ended... No longer is your atria pumping blood to your ventricles. It seems as if circulation has cut-off.
Just like that.... It feels as if your heart seemingly stopped.
Your coronary arteries are filled with broken promises.
Open wounds are left alongside a broken heart where all you want to do is stay in bed.
You know what I'm talking about...
The 'I don't want to get up today' because I've been crying all night kind of feeling.
You tell yourself that time is of the essence and eventually hope that as seconds, hours and days pass by you'll forget.
You hope that you'll forget the pain that once deeply embedded your heart.
You hope that the pain and hurt of words exchanged will no longer exist.
But it does, ohhh, it does.
This pain lingers.
Will this ever go away?
Will this ever go away?
Will this ever go away?
It will. When you are ready. When you are ready to be set free.
When you are ready to make changes. When you are tired of wallowing in this sorrow you've let yourself drown in.
When you realize what pure, true and genuine love is really like.
When you realize that there's only one path left to take. The path that was there all along, just waiting for you to come around.
I only speak from first hand experience.
You see, I've got wounds that were once open but have slowly and carefully healed...
Now I got some scars... here and there. Scars embedded upon my heart from words that were used as daggers.
I remember that it hurt at first. Real bad. I'm not lying when I say it was hard.
Some days were easier than others.
And the recollection of what was once said makes the heart wince. Only for a second now.
But you see, those words that once hurt have only made me stronger. They have led me down an even better path that I forgot was there all along. They led me back to the source of pure, genuine love.
You see, those words have made all the difference.
Those words... Yes, those words that were thrown at me have made me realized my worth.
Thank you.
It reminded me that I am a Queen. We ladies are Queens.
Hold onto your worth and never, ever, ever let anyone take that away...

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Shadowfeet.

Walking,stumbling on these shadowfeet
toward home, a land that I've never seen
I am changing: less and less asleep
made of different stuff than when I began
and I have sensed it all along
fast approaching is the day

when the world has fallen out from under me
I'll be found in you, still standing
when the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees
when time and space are through
I'll be found in you

Theres distraction buzzing in my head
saying in the shadows it's easier to stay
but I've heard rumours of true reality
whispers of a well-lit way

You make All things New.

When the world has fallen out from under me
I'll be found in you, still standing
Every fear and accusation under my feet
when time and space are through
I'll be found in you










-- Signed, sealed and delivered...

A new

There is something different lingering these days.
A different me.
Freedom. Freedom. FREEDOM.
From chains that used to bind me.
Thank you for my everlasting freedom.
No matter what this world brings us....
You remind me every single day of how much you love us.
Undeserving. Completely undeserving.
Yet you, are relentless. YOU are relentless.

And so there is something that will be here to stay.
A different in me. A new creation in YOU.

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Dreaming Out Loud

So here's how the story goes...
It took place a while back.
One day, I was feeling the blues.
Brother bear knew it. He could see it.
He always knew when something was wrong.
He asked if he could borrow my ipod for a bit and so after a while, he came back into my room and told me that there were some new songs on it for me to listen to.
He made a new playlist called, "Sad songs to make you happy." Kinda ironic if you really think about it.
Anyways, it helped. Somehow it really really really helped.
It was something a good big brother would do for his baby sis.
Music Therapy is always the best especially when it comes to lyrics and melodies that soothe the soul.
So now, when I play this playlist it reminds me of that day. And it reminds me of how things are different now. Change is inevitable.
It's a classic list I go to that always seems to help.
There are days I wish you were still downstairs and could update it...
Until next time!

These are some on the playlist, in random order.








- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Reminder

A phone call today reminded me of how much we've grown up these days.
We're not little girls anymore, we're grown women.
With big hearts and big dreams facing us.
It's funny how we can laugh at the past... about how it used to be like.
Of how we used to be like.
Why we wore the things we wore.
Why we had our hair that colour.
Why we even did the things we did.
How it was growing up.
Ohhhhh, the immaturity.
And the growth...
It feels good to know that we are where we are now because of the decisions we have made about our lives and careers.
2000+ kilometers is far away, but that don't matter.... Always & forever.

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Cheers!

To new beginnings. To a new chapter that begins every single day.
=).

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Vibe

It's been that reflective kinda vibe these days.
And I'm feeling this vibe.


- Signed, sealed and delivered...

The Scientist

I was just guessing
At numbers and figures
Pulling the puzzles apart

Questions of science Science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart

- Coldplay

I fell asleep listening to Coldplay last night.

- Signed, sealed and delivered...

Picture-nary.

This is how it works... there are random statements. And you gotta match 'em with pictures from your camera/computer.
I guess they'll tell a story in itself.
Let's begin! PICTURE-NARY....

1. A picture of a prank being pulled on you.








(Note: Don't fall asleep first when the boys are around... or else they put popcorn in 'your mouth and take photos of it. haha.)




2. A baby picture of yourself.



















3. A picture of you in trouble.



















4. A picture where you look at wondering, "Ma! Pa! What were you thinking?!?!?!"












(Apparently they wanted their own oompa lumpa)






5. A picture of the real you.













6. A family picture.












7. A picture with someone that looks like you...















8. A picture of you in a cap & gown.



















9. A picture of you in a fashion "don't".














10. A high school graduation picture.














11. A picture you may have enhanced to make yourself look more attractive.




















12. A picture when you were part of a group or club.














- Itlogs/PNF

13. A 'cousins' picture.















14. Your current profile picture on facebook


















15. A picture with some of your newest friends





























































16. A picture with some of your oldest friends
































































































17. A picture of you on an amusement park ride.














18. A picture of you and your car.














19. A picture that looks like it came from a movie.













20. A picture of you where you look like a midget.














21. A picture of you when you were different person than you are now














22. A picture of a time in your life that’s over, and you couldn’t be more thankful it is



















23. A picture of a time in your life that’s over, but wish it wasn’t














24. A picture of one of the best nights of your life














25. A picture that makes your heart smile














26. A picture with someone famous














27. A picture of you with someone you love















28. A picture of you dressed up in costume.














29. A notorious 'JUMPING' picture.












30. A picture of you dancing

















31. A picture that takes you back














32. A picture that you had no idea someone was taking



















33. A picture where you were really, really, really nervous

















34. A notorious 'mirror' picture.



















35. A picture where times were changing














36. A picture of a getaway when you really needed to get-away for a bit.



















37. A beachin' it picture.















38. A picture of one of the funniest road trips you've been on.














39. A picture of a tropical paradise you've been to














40. A picture of you happy














41. A picture of your favourite flower



















42. A picture of you winning something



















43. A picture of you being hugged



















44. A picture of you and your sibling



















45. A birthday picture














46. A picture of you with a gift














47. A picture of you making a silly face at the camera



















48. A picture of you in the front seat of a car














49. A picture of you in the back seat of a car














50. A picture of a home-made gift you've made for someone














51. A picture of you sad











(My camera broke)


52. A picture of you falling














53. A picture of you camping














54. A picture of you sleeping














55. A picture of you laughing














56. A picture of something you love to do every day













57. A picture where you were photo-shopped into it











lol. you guys suck.


58. A picture where your hair is in your face














59. A picture where you were hurt but you still were trying to rock that smile



















60. A picture of you showing off a new hair cut



















61. A picture of you doing something completely random with friends
















heyyy guys, let's sled on a snowboard by Kuya Mark's house! hahaha. random.

62. A picture of you in a city you see yourself in one day.



















63. A picture with a random stranger



















64. A picture of you at the latest concert














65. A picture of you and someone you look up to














66. A picture of something you randomly found on a trip














67. A picture where you are reunited with people you love














68. A picture where your face is completely covered














69. A picture where you look 'special'



















70. A picture of you focused.














71. A picture that reminds you of a time that was different














72. A picture of something that was attached to your hip at one point



















73. A picture of the funniest gift you've gotten



















74. A picture of you rockin' a hat.



















75. A picture of you at a friend's birthday














76. A picture of home-made, baked goodies














77. A picture of you in the snow














78. A picture of you running away from something



















79. A picture where you're sticking your tongue out














80. A picture where someone is in the background... and you have no idea.














81. A picture of you being picked on



















82. A picture of you throwing up the 'peace' sign.














.. So that was a good and random break from the hours of studyin'.
And a good waste of time. haha.
Goooodnight.

- Signed, sealed and delivered...