Addicted to Blogging

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I don't really have much time to blog right now. Still same problem with my internet connection. But when I went to check my friend Kat's site at Candles Crafts and Whatnot, I found this interesting test and decided to try it myself.

So I'm 71% addicted to blogging! Can you imagine how frustrating this is for me not to be able to blog and blogsurf the way I used to??? GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!



Blessings to all,

Of Living and Loving... and Moving On

"If you're not afraid

Of what love brings
Then endings are beginnings
Of beautiful things...
Its a chance you'll take
A chance you'll win
If someone's gonna find you
First you gotta let them in
Coz love begins with one hello
The hardest part is over
Now its easy letting go "
[One Hello, Randy Crawford]

Sometimes you wonder why all these things are happening to you. In desperation, you ask high heavens why you are being punished. Tragedy after tragedy. Pain after pain. Isn't there a better way of living your life? There are times when you ask yourself why you keep on committing the same mistakes. Haven't you learned your lesson?

But then you sit back and think... Each experience has made you a better person. Each pain has made you more resilient. Have you wondered why?

Yes, this blog was all about pain. It was meant to release all pent up emotions I had for the untimely loss of a husband who meant the world to me. This was supposed to convey the hatred that built up within all corners of my heart. This was supposed to be a memorial for him.

In the end, it became the journal of my life's journey without him... the pain, the struggle, the coping. And then my resurgence.

Just when I thought the sun refused to shine, light suddenly appeared.

I am not a hypocrite. I must admit that amidst the tragedy and pain, I still hoped for a better outcome. Surely I was not molded into the kind of person I am now for nothing. I have learned to count my blessings.

I guess things really happen for a reason. You just have to open up yourself and accept everything that is happening in your life without judgment. I have had missteps and slips, I must admit. But I kept my faith and remained hopeful that things would get better. They always do, right? Of course, we don't stay in a rut for long. Nobody does. You just have to keep on believing. And that's what I did. I'm so glad I did!

Sunshine, sweet sunshine! Thank you for bringing back laughter, light and a big smile into my life.


[Bro thank you for this video suggestion]




Blessings to all,

Of Heart and Soul

This has been long overdue. I am so sorry for the delay in posting an award that meant a lot to me.

Sometime in March, I got a message from Flo of Soulful Scribbles that she gave me an award. When I checked it out, I was so touched to know that she created it specially for three (3) bloggers who have inspired her. In her own words, this is what she had to say about the Heart and Soul Award --

"A few weeks ago, Ally of In the Eyes of the Beholder bestowed the Lemonade Award on me. I, in turn, am supposed to give this award to ten blogs of my choice, but I am not yet ready. What I have found through my blog readings are blogs that have touched, moved, and inspired me in so many ways. I would like to give them a special award coming from me–the Heart and Soul Award, for extraordinary bloggers who have bared their hearts and souls to give inspiration to others."

Flo then proceeded to give the special rules in giving out this award:

"If you receive this award, please spread the love!

- Create a post about it, and make sure to include the logo.
- Nominate three blogs that have touched or inspired you, and made an impact in your life.
- Add a link to your nominees’ blogs in your post and inform them about the award.
- Go to http://heartandsoulaward.wordpress.com and leave the URLs of the 3 blogs you have nominated."

Now, as you can see from my blogroll, I have a long list of blogs that have truly inspired and moved me. It is quite difficult to choose only 3 of them. But rules are rules and this award means so much to me. Thus, I have decided to give it to 3 special bloggers who have truly touched my heart and inspired me not only with their blogs but with their beautiful friendship. They are:

KAT of

JANET of Dolly's Daily Diary

KARA of

Again, thank you FLO for this special award. I would also like to thank Kat, Janet and Kara for the beautiful friendship they have given me.






Blessings to all,

Songs from the Heart

Those were the happiest two weeks of my life. I can't begin to describe the joy that filled my heart. Unexpectedly, music surrounded me and gave a deeper meaning to that sojourn.

A new beginning... A long journey ahead... This time though, I know I won't be alone again.

The best version of "Without You" --





Blessings to all,

At My Wit's End

I'm experiencing technical problems with my internet connection (ever since I came home from that much needed two-weeks break). My laptop suddenly became incompatible with my ISP provider's software (they're saying I have a Windows problem) and I'm at a loss right now on how to get back to normal blogging. I can't seem to write without my own laptop (I'm temporarily using my son's). That also explains why I was not able to post my top 10 droppers' buttons in my last entry. Since this is not my pc, I only have limited time of use. Can you imagine how frustrating this is for me?

Please bear with me for a few days or weeks (God forbid!). I will go back to EC dropping, blogging and writing for The Angels Weekly as soon as I get this problem fixed.

In the meantime, I hope and pray that SmartBro will shape up the soonest possible time or they will lose another client again. I've heard of so many complaints already.

Blessings to all,