Allisonify Your Life

If I had a diary, I would write about…

Music Scholarship!

I have been asking God to give me an opportunity to hone what He has given me, the talent of singing. *I claim that I have that!* Don’t get me wrong, I am not a biritera. They say that my voice is simple, and that I know. When I was a kid, I was so frustrated with my voice [sorry, Lord…] I cannot imitate the likes of Celine Dion, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, and such. I just can’t. I tried my best but I guess my best wasn’t good enough, just once! I always get piyok and the strain on my neck has always been obvious whenever I try to hit those high notes. They say I am a mezzo soprano; you know, medyo soprano lang ‘coz I can hit the high notes but not too high notes (If you know what I mean). I have been so insecure before because I didn’t have that so-called “great voice” [again,sorry Lord…]

But the moment I knew the Giver of this voice, I can’t help but praise Him through this. I realized, I actually had a beautiful voice; not because of how it sounded but because of my God who owns it. Everything He owns is beautiful, I believe. He was my first real “audience”. It was Him who gave me the courage to keep on using my voice as an instrument for His glory. I had my sintunado and piyok moments on and off stage, which almost hindered me from singing; yah, seriously.  But hey, I am an instrument of the living God, and I’ll live to glorify my King. I love this song by Sarah Reeves and it inspired me to keep on being used by the Lord!

Sweet Sweet Sound

See Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-e40UCxlYw
I am an instrument of the living God
My life a melody to His name
More than the songs I sing
Worship is everything
I live to glorify my King

Hear the song of my life
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
I raise this anthem high
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound

Through all the mire and clay
You’re washing me with grace
You carry me, oh Lord, through it all
So I will testify even in the fire
I live to praise my Savior

Let everything that has breath
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord
And all creation will sing Hallelujah

He loves me for who I am, and yet He keeps on helping me to become the person He wants me to be. He speaks to me through my devotion, Bible Studies, wisdom-filled teachers, and experiences. And now, He has given me the opportunity to become not just a better singer, but also a better worship leader! How cool is that? Praise God. He gives more than what I desire. Thank you, Lord, for My Inspirations Unlimited and Ms. Tricia Amper-Jimenez for this music scholarship. I can’t help but praise God and smile at His awesomeness!!!

Whew! Kinikilig ako sa Iyo, Panginoon. I am not only victorious, I am favored!

Btw, here was my audition piece. I hope I could practice what I’ve learned and will be learning! So help me God!

See Audition Video Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1hcnsh7alE&feature=autoshare

For all that You’ve done
I will thank You
For all that You’re going to do
For all that You’ve promised
And all that You are
And it’s all that has carried me through
Jesus I thank You

Thank You Lord, not because of who I am, but because of what You’ve done; not because of what I’ve done, but because of who You are! (I am a flower) :)))

News can get old. They become a big hit at some point and then die down just because people lost interest or another big news popped. Someday, that news will be forgotten. But I believe that the words NEW FOUND FRIEND or NFF can never be OLD. Connection? Nuthin’. I just like to say that this NFF of mine will always be new to me. I will never (hopefully) lose interest in her. Even if new friends come my way, she will always be my NFF, a special part of me.

So how did we become NFFs?

December 11, 2011/Sunday/Around 11AM-12PM

I can’t remember the exact words in the actual conversation, but basically, I kinda forced Denise Marie Camorongan to be my friend. I believe in the quote, “Friends are made, not born”. In our case, it was totally MADE!

YOU ARE MINE! YOU ARE MY NFF!

I asked her, why are we not close? And then she said. Huh? We’re close. I said, nope, not that close. I want us to be closer.

And that’s how much I want to be close to her!

And there I required her to text me everyday. I even obliged her to have a date with me. I told her that I didn’t want the, “kamusta ka-okay lang” conversation. I want something deeper. I WANT. Being the phlegmatic that she is,(and mind you, I REALLY LOVE PHLEGMATICS!) she agreed to all my terms and conditions.

See? I even tell her to take fun pictures with me! I really love her!!!

However we started our relationship, I am very thankful that it happened. The first days of exchanging messages were awkward, but eventually, we got used to communicating with each other and taking pictures together. Now, I can’t get enough of her. Hahahaha. From then on, I feel this kilig feeling hearing from her and updating her with my boomskalaka stories. And that eventually, I called her my NFF.

This is kinda malabo. I wrote this on my NFF’s forearm last April 29, 2012

Classy NFFs

Oh, by the way. It is her birthday today! Happy birthday, NFF!

So happy to have known you. I am so excited for our very first date on Saturday! YAHOOO! Finally! I love you! I have something for you!!!!!!!<3

I will end this post with a poem by Lisa Pelzer Vetter and edited it a little bit for NFF. Sana kiligin ka. :)

As I walk the path of life,
I meet people everyday.
Most are simply met by chance.
But, some are sent my way.

But I just found a NEW FOUND FRIEND,
With whom I have a bond I can’t explain;
The one who understands me
And share my joy and pain.

NFF love contains no boundaries.
So, even when we are apart.
Her presence enhances me
With a warmth felt in the heart.

This love becomes a passageway,
As we go through trials together,
And so, my NFF that God sent my way,
This friendship will remain forever

How I wish I could create rainbows everywhere for you, but for now, my twinkling love will shower you this day. I love you! Happy birthday! Cheers to our favorite pose NFF 11!!!

Yeah. You read the title right. I’m indeed heart broken. I was in the middle of working on something when my laptop died. Yeah. It died. I just finished my script and almost done, well sort of, with the PPT. Then, it died. I remember writing about my overdependent-on-the-source laptop. This evening, it died, even if it’s plugged to the source. Will it wake up from it’s death table? I don’t know. I guess, I just have to move on, and start all over again. At least I got to practice what to write on the script and put on the PPT. Oh well. Life goes on. No time to get depressed.

May I see thorns in a different perspective. They are there to make me stronger. God’s power is made perfect in my weaknesses. Work through me as I finish what I need to finish!:)

And Oh, thanks NFF for comforting me. :) I love you.

If I had a diary, I would write about…

My Epic 22^nd Birthday!

Remember TISSUE GROUP? Yeah, the love of my life. After my birthday (as in March 22) [Yah, I know, I keep reminding you in case you forget], my cute little babies arranged a surprise for me.

Here’s the scenario (March 23)

Abby: Ateeeeeeee. I need to H2H (Heart to Heart) na. Please, I really need to talk to you. Pwede ka ba makapunta later ng 6 PM?

Allison: Oh my. I will meet you! 6 PM? Sige I’ll meet you! Okay ka lang bebe?

Abby: Ateeeee, no…. We need to talk in person….:(

Allison: Okay, okay. I’ll be there. Hold on, Baby.

Abby: Okay, Ate! Exactly 6 PM ah!

(And due to the heavy traffic from Araneta Ave to forever, I came at 6:30 PM. SOWIII)

Abby: (Hugged me and almost cried seeing me) Ateeeeee. Huhuhu……

Allison: Why Baby?? Waaaaaaaaaaaaah! Why? Tell me. Tara sa labas tayo mag-usap!

Abby: Kasi…kasi……

(SURPRISE by Abby, Monica, Alyssa, Bea and ALL THE SBCCers that were there!)

Everyone: Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!

(Kinanta nila, in fairness, nasa tono naman)

I was in complete shock! I mean, I didn’t expect any of these. I am so blessed to have you, Babies. Sobrang na-touch ako. Nanginginig ako ng bongga! Thank you Abby, Alyssa, Monica and Bea! Thank you for your love! Sana andun lahat ng Tissue Group. I would love to celebrate my birthday with all of you! Pero super thank you. I feel so blessed. Hugs. I can feel God’s love through you all. Thank you for making my birthday EPIC! Here’s a glimpse of the remarkable surprise.

Happy birthday, super-shocked Ate Allison!

The people behind the modus operandi

The cake and the gifts for the Birthday Girl (Huhu, So Touched)

Beautiful Fireworks for the Birthday Girl! What a coincidence!

Makulit ang Ate, pinilit ang Babies

Nagfe-fade na kami!!!!!!!!!!

This was supposed to be a serious mode. And the winner was, MONICA!

Trying to reach their heights. Am I getting smaller?

Eating the cake. Yiiii. I am so kilig!

H2H pala ah!!

with Alyssa mi baby and mi cuzin’! Napilitang magsmile?

Ate Ivy partying with the kids!

with my favorite Kuya EJ

Yeye the Sanguine

Opening the lovely letters from different lovely people

I will never forget what you’ve done for me. It is forever drawn in my heart and soul. I love you! Thanks for making my birthday EPIC!

If I had a diary, I would write about…

TISSUE GROUP!

Let me introduce to you the group that made me feel old special! It’s the TISSUE GROUP! This group is comprised of 10-14 year old kids, but when you ask them, I’m pretty sure that they’d say that I am not treating them like how they should be treated. Go ahead, ask them! (Tell me when, ‘coz I have to instruct them to be good, or else! HIHI)

Genesis of the Tissue Group’s Name

Allison: Okay, girls. I hope soon magkaroon kayo ng sarili ninyong Cell Groups. Oki? Excited na ba kayo?

Daphne: (Nagtaas ng kamay)

Allison: Yes, Baby Daphne?

Daphne: Ate Allison, ‘di ba po, ang cells that work together will form a TISSUE?

Allison: Oh yah, if we, group of cells work together, we will form a tissue! BRILLIANT! Simula ngayon, ang name ng group natin ay TISSUE GROUP.

So that’s how it started. Interesting? I say, amazing! From then on, our group was known for being the youngest cell group in SBCC. It was challenging to play the role of being a discipler. But the challenges made me stronger. I always thank the Lord for giving me THEM. I call them, my babies. Here’s a glimpse of my babies.

(Back) Hannah, Alyssa, Ate Allison, (Front) Elijah, Mulan, Bea

LifeXtreme Anniversary: (Back) Alyssa, Monica Bea, Ate Allison, Mica, Daphne, (Front) Tricia, Pretty, Abby

Week of Fire. We are praying together.

After Cell Group Moments

Edited by one of the Tissue

Birthday Surprise for Ate Allison

JOY Club Fun Run

Happy Birthday, Bea! Tissue with Tita Nory

They say kids are annoying. But for me? These kids make my life wonderful. If there are things I would thank God for, it’s TISSUE GROUP. Thank you, everyone, for making my life count through your lives. I love you!<3

If I had a diary, I would write about…

My Epic 22nd Birthday!

Hannah, my very close friend, is really good at taking epic pictures. When it was her birthday, I wrote a blog about her. On my birthday, she captured and edited photos of me, which were posted here and here. BATANGAS ESCAPADE! She really knows how to make me happy. SUBRA! Love you bi! Tandaan mong I love you no matter what. Thanks for making my birthday EPIC!

I whip my hair back and gulp! 
I whip my hair back and gulp!

She is seeing the sea by the seashore sweeee se shoe.

It’s hot, yah know

Allison: Sino yung parating na yun? Hindi ko makita, wala akong salamin.

Sleeping through the years.

Seriousness is the key to kunotnooness.

Gotcha

Nandito kaya ang nawawalang sapatos?

And later I’ve discovered that I had a picture similar to the last photo 20 years ago!

BTW, sinadya ko na After and Before. :)

If I had a diary, I would write about…

My Epic 22nd Birthday!

Here’s a sweet photo collage that Lynne, my close friend, made for me. Do I really deserve these adjectives? At grabe much ang effort ah! Thanks bibi. Photo was originally posted here.

You are so sweet bi! Sobra. As in you made me jump with joy!:) Love you! Thanks for making my birthday epicness!:)

If I had a diary, I would write about…

My Epic 22nd Birthday!

Here’s a cute 22 random things about Allison that my close friend, Ionee, posted for my birthday. She’s really sweet! Edited it a little bit, but not the content.:) The post was originally posted here.

1. What you see is what you get; you don’t have to guess. 

2. She allows us to use her wall as our chat box.

3. Sobrang galing nya magdala ng damit. Kahit siguro rags, magmumukhang haute couture pag suot niya

4. Kakaiba yung mga dance moves niya. Favorite ko yung move na parang nababali un limbs at torso

5. Bumebenta sa kanya ang mga jokes ko

6. Nasasakyan niya ang ka-weirdo-han ko

7. Puto-genic (photogenic) si chony

8. She doesn’t let her confidence and her assets get into her head, she stays down to earth.

9. She can adapt well to people and environment.

10. Napaka-positive.

11. Di ka naman reklamadora, ‘di ba bi? (Ahm, at times.:) - chony)

12. Nasasakyan ko rin ang sense of humor niya.

13. She stays connected to God.

14. I know that she always includes us, friends, in her prayers.

15. She speaks her mind.

16. She’s friend enough to tell me what I did wrong.

17. She helps me deal with my issues

18. She sings so well

19. I’ve yet to do a duet with her.

20. I had my first permanent tooth extraction on her 22nd birthday, so it’s more memorable.

21. My memories of our times together always make me smile

22. Lastly, I’m always happy whenever i’m with her

Awww. You are so sweet bi. Thank you for your love! Cheers to friendship forever!

Ionee and Chony having the bubbliest moments ever!

What’s with the title?

Hey - You. Yes you. I may know you so much, kinda know you, know you a little, know you from a far, and not know you at all. Hey, I need to update you; not that I am obliged to, not that you have to know, but I just want to update you, or myself. Hey, I have something to share to you. Hey, I am still alive. Hey. Hey. I’m still existing!

I’m Free - Yeah. I am officially free from academics. I enjoyed my stay in UP; but staying for another year or so is just plain crazy! Graduation is nearing. I can taste its goodness! Oh I am so excited to experience this freedom. Ready for the big challenges prepared for a free woman? I AM!

NOT - Technically, I am not yet free. I still have a board exam to pass. For now, I just have to rest and enjoy the holy week with mah cousins and family. Next week is “hibernation week” for this sanguine-melancholic until the exam. If you want to meet with me, you have to schedule an appointment a week before the desired date. (Nah, I love spontaneous dates!) I have so much to do during this preparation; that includes my character building and other whatever.

But Happy.:) - It’s not my birthday anymore? I feel like it’s still my special day! Surprises, gifts, greetings, lovely greetings, shortcut greetings, late greetings, and love from God. I mean, God has blessed me with so much! Thank You, Lord! I am also happy because of the accomplished requirements, disciples, cousins, blessings and so on! Oh how I love to live. There are struggles, but I am happy that the Lord has been with me all the way.

So what’s with the blog?

I have done a 30 day challenge and a pink day challenge. They were not failures, I think. For now, I would like to try something that would help me record things, remember things, and re-appreciate things. Diary kuno. So I am going to do another challenge!:) This is the “If I had a diary, I would write about….” challenge! Since I turned 22 on the 22nd of March, might as well blog about the 22 topics I would love to include in my diary kuno. Also, I want to update you, I am free but not so free, and I am happy, for that, I will blog! :) I will update this from time to time.:)

If I had a diary, I would write about…

1. My Epic 22nd Birthday

• Ionee’s 22 trivial things about me and us
• Lynne’s 22 things she loves about Chuni
• Hannah’s Batangas Photographs of Allison
• Tissue Group’s Surprise Party for Ate Allison

2. TISSUE GROUP

3. My Inspirations Unlimited, DZAS: Music Scholarship

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BTW. Once I am done with the board exam, I will transfer to another blog site and take blogging seriously and jokingly. WATCH OUT.:)

OAN, here’s a picture with my kulit cousins.:)