Jill and the Books Talk

It's that time of the year when "taklesa questions and hirits" overflow. I therefore repost this note which I wrote way back December 2010 for the benefit of those people who utter and ask questions which no one can answer. For example: When are you getting married? My answer usually goes like this: "I honestly don't know. When God tells me when and whom i'm supposed to marry then I will personally announce it on Facebook and tag you." But in my mind I always say: "I have no idea and just in case, you're not invited to my wedding anyway so why bother asking?"  You see, I do have dreams of getting married and having a family of my own but I don't obsess about it. Even if I am called to be single for the rest of my life, at this point in time I could honestly say that I AM OK WITH THAT. For those having problems accepting that well you just have to suck it up ;-) Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love

Repost September 17, 2012 My dear friend Vannah and I are tea lovers….  It was a rainy saturday afternoon and off we went to the first tea lounge in the country,  da.u.de  (da-you-deh) at the Bonifacio  Global City to relax, catch up and do our bible study. THE TEA LOUNGE The place was so chic! The interiors were mostly done in shades of white, gray and neutral colors which  made the  place look  spotless and sophisticated. Whoever designed it was into details. There were different types of  artsy metal chairs, cake stands of all sizes on shelves, tea sets and children’s books!  Yes you heard me right! Those books  were used as folders for your bill and receipt. HIGH TEA Their menu was extensive and they even have special menus exclusively served for each day of the week. We were like two  overwhelmed little girls lost in a candy store who couldn’t decide which candy they want! And then we ordered the High Tea: 2 choices of tea (Goji Melon, fruit tea for me a

2014 was not perfect but the countless blessings my family and I have received far outweighs the imperfections. God's love is more than enough reason to celebrate this season.  It's been a family tradition to spend Christmas eve at home. Simple, intimate with so much anticipation and joy as we opened presents, read greeting cards and savored goodies from family and friends.  John 3:16   For   God so loved   the world,   that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Red and gold. Classic and elegant table setting for Christmas Eve. Embroidered white linen. Our simple Christmas village Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Not so traditional menu: Cream of mushroom soup, Sizzling steak with mashed potato, Holiday ham, Tropical salad with sesame dressing,  Chicken pesto on penne, Salted Caramel and Red Velvet cupcakes The look of amazement on my nephew's face - priceless!