This blog aims not only to make people laugh, but also to inspire others, instill positive values...in short, to make this world a little better, a little happier. This blog is meant to bless (in my own little way) all those who read it. It's my way of saying "I love you more and more".
That's the title of the poem Jobert and I wrote via text, "Sunny".
During times when I feel blue Especially when I miss you I simply remember our times together Memories I will cherish forever
As I recall your beautiful smile Making me happy is just your style I can almost hear your laughter Always making my days brighter
So please come back soon as you can Cummon lets fulfill our plan You are God’s gift to me Let us live together joyfully
*poetry by Nimia Gamo (purple lines) and Jobert Abiva (blue lines)
A rather lazy day. I did some report-writing.
I called up some clients and friends.
I've been reading the Bible daily and attending online mass since Day 1 of this year, plus praying the rosary of course.
I called up my publisher when I remembered they owe me some royalties.
I'm helping my friends gather up glossy magazines for a livelihood project for the QC jail inmates. I am also helping another friend get donations for their annual gift-giving activity this January. In my own little way, I want to help and reach out to others.
I will be contacting Fr. Gerry Orbos to ask for missionary priests whom I can correspond with via email to ease their loneliness.
I may not have a lot of money but I can be a blessing to other people. I keep praying that God will continue to use me as His instrument of love and joy.
A client called to tell me we have a new project. Yehey!
I worked on another report which is due for presentation tomorrow.
I chatted with a friend online.
I shampooed my newly cut hair after putting on some scalp treatment.
I solicited online for donations to the annual gift-giving activity of God's Beloved Prayer Group at the Correctional Institute for Women in Mandaluyong. A few of my friends have already responded.
I called up past clients, and prospective employers, and even my headhunter for future projects and jobs.
I am reading a mystery book, entitled "Murder of Honor". Interesting.
Here are the poems, Jobert and I wrote the other day. This one is entitled, "Joy":
A certain feeling in my heart That we’ll never be apart You are so much a part of me Together we shall always be
What did I do to deserve you? A heaven-sent love so true I thank God for giving you to me Because your love has helped me see
My life is filled with happiness And your happiness is my gladness Loving you has taught me so much That care begins with a gentle touch
All the hurts in my past are gone Because you taught me to look beyond My future looks bright When love is in our sight
Troubles no longer plague me For an encouraging heart has set me free I am truly blessed for having you Because with you my life started anew
And this is our first Tagalog Poem, "Kapayapaan":
Sa himig ng mga ibon Sa ihip ng hangin Ang tinig ng katahimikan Dinig ko sa aking puso
Damdamin ko’y maligaya Pagka’t lahat ay mapayapa Pag-ibig ay ating dalangin Pagmamahalan ay adhikain
Subalit saan ko matatagpo Ang tunay na sinusuyo Sa kagandahan ng buhay Ikaw ang siyang tunay
Ang hanap ng ating kaluluwa Ay kung bakit nilikha Ang kasiyahan ng pagkaka-isa Makakamtan ng lahat
Nagsisimula sa pamilya Hanggang sa buong mundo Nguni’t ang sanhi ng kapayapaan Ay pusong marunong magmahal
*poetry by Nimia Gamo (purple lines) and Jobert Abiva (blue lines)
Today, I waited for hours for Jobert. He said he will pick me up "after lunch". Well, after lunch turned out to be almost 5 pm!
But I used the time to pray the rosary, to text, to chat, to go to the bathroom, to drink medicine, to observe people coming in and going out...and most of all, to grow in patience!
It was all worth the wait! We first exchanged gifts. I gave him the massager I bought for him. He gave me all sorts of stuff from Taiwan - small notebooks, coloring materials, a blouse, a pair of slippers.
We went to Teriyaki Boy in Gateway. We used the elevator so I didn't have to do much walking.
I ordered kani salad and Coke Zero. Later, I also ordered ebi tempura with rice.
Jobert and I wrote two poems. One is entitled, "Kapayapaan", our first Tagalog poem. Then, we wrote "Joy".
Back in the car, we continued to talk about ourselves. Then we prayed together.
Today, as I was listening to Preacher in Blue Jeans, I took note of Bo's Novena to God's Love. It goes:
Today, I receive all of God's love for me Today, I open myself to the unbounded, limitless, overflowing abundance of God's universe Today, I open myself to Your blessings, healing and miracles Today, I open myself to God's Word so I would become more like Jesus every day Today, I proclaim that I am God's beloved, I am God's servant, I am God's powerful champion. And because I am blessed, I will bless the world in Jesus' name. Amen.
Beautiful prayer! And I heard, it's a powerful novena to those who have dreams.
I have dreams...several. And I lift them up to God. Bo Sanchez is a blessing to many people. I want to be a blessing to many people, too.
And so, in ways big and small, I shall bless this world with who I am, with what I say and do. Guide me, Lord!
Last night, we just watched the fireworks from our condo window. Beautiful!
We just ate sylvanas and castañas and Coke Zero.
Today, we went to my aunt's place in Parañaque.
Food was great and plentiful - shrimps, prawns, Pixie's grilled fish, KFC, macaroni salad, Gerry's Grill pancit, sisig, kaldereta, lechon kawali, chocolates, cakes, ice cream, biko, cassava cake, puto bumbong, caramel popcorn, chips, softdrinks, etc. I didn't - couldn't - eat everything though, much as I wanted to.
There was the usual kwentuhan about family/relatives and friends, and work. My sister removed white hair from me. We borrowed books from my aunt. We enjoyed the cool air. There was picture-taking of course.
Lots of friends greeted me through text and Facebook.
Here are some of them:
...2010 na! Happy New Year! God has prepared great things for this year. Mging excited tau. Enjoy! - from a former student
...Lord, thank you for this great day and year. Do bless my friend, her family, home and work. In Jesus Christ name. Amen. Happy New Year with more blessings - from a sister in community
...Here comes the year of the tiger! May we all have a roaring year ahead! God bless you and your family! Take care! - from a former student
...Sending you my warmest wishes for a year filled with good cheer, joy and peace. Happy New Year to you and your family. - from a batchmate in UP
...May the Lord bless you with what you prayed for, reward you with what you worked for, grant you with what you hoped for, and pleasantly surprise you with what you have not asked for. Happy 2010! - from a friend from Slimmers World days
...Thank you for being part of my 2009. And may the coming 2010 be filled with love, joy, peace, good health and prosperity. God bless! - from a friend from marketing research
...Happy 2010! I know it's a bit early, but I'll need to txt to hundreds of friends so I decided to start with the great and good-looking ones first! All the best for 2010! - from a male friend
...I wish you:..the fun of living, the joy of loving, the wonder of sharing, the gift of faith, and the serenity of a contented heart. Happy New Year! - from a fellow bi-polar patient
...Lechon man ay nais kong ipadala. At may hamon pang kasama. Pero diet mo ay aking inaalala. Tataba ka pa. Kaya text na lang, zero cholesterol pa. Happy New Year, Nim! - from my best friend
Many people come up with new year's resolutions every start of the year. This time, I have only two resolutions:
1) This year, I shall be as loving as I can be to as many people as possible.
2) This year, I shall seek and obey the will of God for me.
So, welcome 2010! I am eager to find out what you have in store for all of us!
Hi I'm Nimia. Just turned 50. Single again. Not desperately seeking (but secretly longing). Notorious for my corny jokes. My mission in life is to be a joyful instrument of God's love and a loving instrument of God's joy through TAWASSS - teaching, appreciating, writing, affirming, speaking and serving with a smile.
That's the title of the poem Jobert and I wrote via text, "Sunny".
