Bucket List?!?! O_O

Finding it hard to finish your bucket list? I know how it feels!

Your interest may change through the years. Your bucket list may change as you change your preference and interests. Your list might grow longer each day as you realize you wanted to achieve more.

Here's a glimpse of my bucket list. I would like to remind you (and myself) that the list isn't final yet. I'll definitely add more goals in the future, and try to accomplish each and every one of them!

I divided them into three categories, but I can see some that are interrelated to each other. Just don't  mind the categories! Take some time in checking my bucket list! :D

Personal Goals
1. Finish grad school, both masters degree and doctorate degree.
2. Finish accountancy or journalism.
3. Find a stable job.
4. Get a job at one of the biggest multimedia networks in the Philippines.
5. Earn that 6 to 8 digit income.
6. Construct a house for my parents.
7. Buy a condo unit for myself.
8. Complete the House of Night series.
9. Complete the Left Behind series.
10. Complete the Dark Angel Trilogy.
11. Get a copy of all the books written by Dan Brown.
12. Enjoy a spa day.
13. Finish 100 novels.
14. Finish 500 short stories.
15. Publish 1M blog post.
16. Volunteer for a good cause.
17. Learn to cook five new recipes.
18. Be published!
19. Design my new home.
20. Be fit and fab!
21. Enroll in a fitness center.
22. Take a Zumba class.
23. Take yoga sessions.
24. Schedule for an acupuncture appointment.
25. Get a henna tattoo.
26. Grow a garden.
27. Bake a cake.
28. Bake some brownies.
29. Compose a song.
30. Upload a video at YouTube.
31. Record covers of my favorite songs.
32. Buy a piano.
33. Buy a guitar.
34. Buy those drums and learn how to play them properly.
35. Learn to play the violin.
36. Be a manager.
37. Be a supervisor.
38. Be a part of the music team.
39. Be a member of the choir.
40. Get leadership assignments at church.
41. Be the presider.
42. Report another chapter in the morning prayer.
43. Organize a youth summer camp.
44. Sponsor a youth summer camp.
45. Reconnect with an old friend.
46. Schedule a reunion with college friends.
47. Forgive those bullies from elementary and high school.
48. Get annual dental cleaning.
49. Own a restaurant.
50. Have a picnic with my family.
51. Visit and donate to an orphanage.
52. Movie marathon alone.
53. Take photos everyday.
54. Take lots of photos.
55. Make new friends.
56. Kiss in the rain.
57. Write 50 movie reviews.
58. Write 50 book reviews.
59. Write 50 wine reviews.
60. Write 50 product reviews.
61. Write 50 restaurant reviews.
62. Read a classic book.
63. Interview a writer.
64. Interview a celeb.
65. Research a family tree.
66. Find the love of my life.
67. Marry.
68. Have children.
69. Witness and be present at significant moments of my child’s life.
70. Create a home with an inviting, comfortable, loving atmosphere.
71. Live long enough to meet my grandchildren.
72. Make a difference in at least one person’s life.
73. Read the Bible from cover to cover.
74. Write a report about all the chapters of the Bible.
75. Learn sign Language.
76. Learn new languages.
77. Pray and fast for a week.

Adventurous Endeavors
1. Ride a roller coaster.
2. Go rock climbing.
3. Go wall climbing.
4. Go ice skating.
5. Climb a mountain.
6. Go scuba diving.
7. Learn gun shooting.
8. Play paintball.
9. Learn taekwondo/MMA.
10. Win an arnis match.
11. Go skydiving.
12. Go canoeing or kayaking
13. Complete a jig-saw puzzle.
14. Ride a ferris wheel.
15. Participate in a color run.
16. Finish a fun run.
17. Go to a bar and party like there's no tomorrow.
18. Attend a gig.
19. Go zip lining.
20. Try the treetop adventure.
21. Shouting at the mountain top.
22. Visit a local museum.
23. Carve something into a tree.
24. Go rollerblading.
25. Throw a party.
26. Crash a party.
27. Finish the Candy Crush Saga
28. Get the 2048 tile.
29. Attend a random concert.
30. Go to a wine tasting bar.
31. Wear a “Free Hugs” shirt at the mall.
32. Play some tennis/badminton/volleyball.
33. Face paint.
34. Bury a friend in the sand.
35. Be buried in the sand.
36. Enter a horror house alone.
37. Have a photo shoot in the rain.
38. Learn a unicycle.
39. Learn to drive a car.
40. Learn to drive a motorcycle.
41. Drive on a race track.
42. Talk to your crush.
43. Drive faster than 140 mph.

Seeing the World
1. Visit Jerusalem. (A must)
2. Attend the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Get a job at London or Italy.
4. Ride on a cruise.
5. Go on a Europe tour.
6. Take a picture at the Great Wall of China.
7. Do a selfie at Taj Mahal.
8. Have fun at Hong Kong Disneyland.
9. Spend the weekend at Hollywood.
10. Visit a public bath at Japan.
11. Travel to an unknown place overseas.
12. Visit the Eiffel Tower.
13. Eat at the most prestigious restaurant at France.
14. Visit Museum of Modern Art.
15. Walk at the Illuminati Path.
16. Celebrate a foreign holiday.
17. Ride a double-decker bus in Europe.
18. Hire a cab in Russia.
19. Visit Vatican City.
20. Go to the Natural History Museum in London.
21. See the Hobbit Huts in New Zealand.
22. Circumnavigate the globe.
23. Walk through the Japanese Tunnel of Lights.
24. Visit Niagara Falls.
25. Learn how to use chopsticks.
26. Ride in a Gondola! (Venice, Italy)
27. Visit the Walk of Fame.
28. A glimpse of the UNESCO Heritage Sites
29. Take a picture with the kangaroos of Australia.
30. Bond with the wild animals in Safari.
31. Santorini, Greece


As I've said a while ago, this list isn't final!

Let's see what activities and goals would be added in the future.

Most importantly, what activities would be done in the next days.

So excited?

Take the quiz too! http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariannarebolini/what-should-you-cross-off-your-bucket-list-next

Let's do this! XD



Love,
Huntress

Zup?

Who would have thought that June have passed so fast? I can still remember how awesome that month was. Sadly, it’s all gone now. All that’s left are the memories of the past 30 days.

I would like to give you some recap of my blessed month. For the record, June is my birth month. I’ve received tons of gifts, tangible and intangible, all throughout the month. Wanna have a glimpse of them? Just continue reading. *wink

June 1 – Home Sweet Home!

In my previous blog, my readers knew that I traveled back to my hometown for my birthday celebration. We arrived at 6am, all tired and crap. It was a long and winding journey, you know. Twelve hours of travel is pretty much exhausting.

That afternoon, I attended the youth fellowship at our church. Their warm smiles and hugs made me long for more of their presence. I can’t wait to be with them again. I wanted to join the music team again. Please I beg you my Lord! Make a way! In God’s time! ^_^

June 2 – Happy birthday to me!

Photo posted on my FB page during my birthdate. :D Such a crazy morning...

Aside from my birthday, that’s the date when Audie and I are officially together again. Well, it was my idea. He just agreed.

It’s not a grand celebration, but I am so happy to be with my family on that special day. It’s not like the old times, when I spend most of the time at a mall and ate at a fine dining restaurant. Makes me feel how I missed those people I’ve abandoned for so long.

June 6 – The Reunion

"No hard drinks for the kids." At Graceland with the two lovely ladies. :D

They’ve been very busy with their lives, yet I am so happy to have some time with Grace and Ainie. They were my closest friends during my high school and college days. It was hours of talking, reminiscing, and laughing. It’s just refreshing to be with them. No stress. No pressure. I enjoy being the old me. :)

June 8 – Baby Love

Photo courtesy of Audie's FB profile. :D

We had a chance to bond again after a week of being apart. As usual, our days were full of fun, laughter, bluffs, and love.

A week passed already, but I’m still on a state of shock. Who would have thought the man who used to disregard me would come back and fix things between us? It was really amazing! It was one of the best birthday present that I had!

We might be facing various problems and issues today, but we know we could surpass all of them. Aja! ^_^

June 15 – New Housemate

Yes. My sister’s boyfriend is my new housemate. Well, he’s planning to move out by next week. Hmm. I’m still waiting for his final decision. ;)

June 24 – New Blog

Hello blogspot. :D

I started this blog, “Thinking about Thoughts” last 24^th of June. At first, I wanted to separate my non-sense posts with my crafts, but then I thought it’s already time to stay clear of those internet trolls who’ve been pestering me for the previous months. Hello “a-bit-of” privacy! :D

I am also planning to post my stories here, but I don’t have much time to translate the Tagalog ones to English. I badly need more time. :)

Oh wait! I won't end this post without acknowledging my new favorite telenovela, My Love From A Star. :D

So..

 

I just shared some of the highlights of the month. I guess I don’t want to talk about office stress ‘cause it might ruin the celebration of the post. Uh? I said that already, right? Hmm. Never mind.
 

I am so excited for my July adventures! I just hope all those planned quests would be pursued. Hehe! Let’s start with my Daranak adventure this weekend! Woohoo! Excited much! :D

That’s all for today. I’ll just start the translations and post a story tomorrow.

Ciao!

Love,

Huntress

#TBT: Youth Cell Group

Being part of a cell group helps a lot when you’re just beginning your Christian life. You’ll have someone to talk to when you’ve persecuted. You’ll have someone to confide when you’ve been confused and troubled. Somebody out there would stay with you through thick and thin. Life is a better place when you’re a member.

Allow me to share my experience when I was still a simple member. I attend the Sunday service. I was never late. With my cousins, I also attend our youth fellowship. With my new friends, I was enjoying my life. I was contented. I never cared if I don’t have the so-called “life” as long as I am staying at the church’s premises.

Weeks passed and the music director asked me if I could join the choir. Why would I refuse? I’ve always wanted to be a part of the team, singing praises with joy and thankfulness. At the same time, I love the lessons shared to us every Friday and Saturday night. It helped a lot in my development as a Christian youth.

Months have passed, and I was given another task. I was part of the enlistment team during the Valentine’s Party. I’ve been assigned as a host. I feel so useful. I feel so important. I feel very blessed. I feel I am rightfully chosen.

One Sunday morning, I saw my name listed as a reporter for our dawn prayer. I am so nervous. I don’t know if I’ll be able to do the task. I’ve been more troubled when I saw the chapter; it consists of the names of a specific clan. I am so troubled. How am I gonna explain that? Hmm. I think I studied the chapter for a month, and I delivered it nicely. That’s what they’ve said.

All those assignments happened again and again. I was assigned to preside our Midweek service. I was assigned to lead the opening prayers and offertory prayers. I feel so blessed and useful. I am so happy to serve the church in those little ways.

Until I was given a bigger task: Be the vice president. It’s kinda awkward, since I don’t think the promotion is right. I’m not worth it – that’s what I usually say to myself. But things have worked out right. My ideas have been heard. My suggestions have been considered. My thoughts have been talked about.

I’ve been given committees to lead, events to organize, and tasks to be done.

I feel so special.

WARNING: PHOTO OVERLOAD!

Gift Giving 2013. After getting our gifts. :D

Viento del Mar. :D Water baptism..

Me, Conrado, and Liezl. :)

Kath, Sarah, Mira, and Angelo. :D

The pianists and the bassist. :D Praise and Worship team. :D

Youth Christmas camp. One of my favorites. :D

Me and the Youth worship team. :)))

My favorite! Group dance.. :D

MC mode. :D

Uhm. Want to say something? XD

Enlistment team. :D

Bham, Paul, and Conrad. :D

Gamesss. :D

I'm sorry Phine. :D This is one of the best group pics that I have. :D

SMILE! :D

But now, everything has gone.

I was acknowledged as a newbie when I visited them last time.

I miss being part of the team.

Well, I guess the right thing to say is, “I miss the people whom I’ve fellowshipped with.”

Wherever they were, I hope they’re not feeling the same depression that I’m feeling right now.

And I hope they know that I am still looking forward to seeing them again. In time. :)

Love,

Huntress

#WeddingWednesday - Make Sense

I guess you've been tired of reading posts about wedding planning and designs. Let me share to you one wedding I've known that will definitely make some changes in your life. Well, I hope it will change your few perspectives.

Ever heard of the Parable of the Ten Virgins? It's one of the nicest parable I've ever heard when I was still on my discipleship training. Based on Matthew 25:1-13, it talks about ten brides who were waiting for their groom to come. Five were wise enough to prepare themselves for the event. The others, the foolish ones, don't have enough oil with them and are simply, unprepared.

If you're getting married sooner, I am so sure that you've been finalizing lots of things for the celebrations. You'll make sure that suppliers would come on time. You'll make sure that your guests are well-informed of the venue and reception. You'll make sure that you'll have enough people for the entourage. And so many more. I'm sure you won't miss any small detail to make enjoy your big day.

Why don't we talk about our spiritual marriage? That parable is one of the representations of Judgement Day. Let me ask, are you well-prepared for the coming of Christ?

If you asked me this question two years ago, I can answer you with a YES. I could say I am definitely prepared for the judgement day. But now, I am not really sure of it.

Being away from the ministry is pretty hard. I mean, REALLY HARD. It's hard to begin another ministry when you've been out of your home church. I can't find a place where my heart belongs. Or where the teachings are the same. I know I've been expecting those differences, but it was hard for me to adopt. I've been troubled.

After two years of living my own life, I've given myself another chance to get back on track. I know it'll be a tough journey, but I know our Savior won't forsake me in my way.

Waiting for your wedding?

I am waiting for the Judgement Day, WISELY.



Love,
Huntress