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Splash Color in Spring Season

Friday, March 28, 2025


Spring is here! It is the season where everything blooms and blossoms. Who wouldn’t want spring season? Personally, it is my favorite season out of all of the seasons. Flowers are out and the greens are starting to pop in the scenery!

This season inspires me to create a coloring book. Flowers and coloring are two of my favorite things in life.  Sight seeing a bed of flowers is a feast for my eyes and coloring flowers in a coloring book is a hobby I really enjoy all the time. 

You may download a free copy of the coloring book by clicking the link below:

FREE SPRING COLORING BOOK 

Just give me a shout out if you are having difficulty downloading the book and I’ll give my best shot to help. Have fun! Color your life!

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell youthat not even Solomon in all his splendorwas dressed like one of these.

Matthew 6:28-29
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Life is Hard and Screwtape will make it Harder

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Screwtape Letters is the second book I read from C.S. Lewis. I was captivated by his intellectual and spiritual approach to writing. His portrayal of the devils in the form of Screwtape was riveting and intriguing. At the beginning of my reading journey, I was curious about how the story would unfold and a little confused about the letter-formatted passages, but excited at the same time about how the story would take me for another ride. 
What is the book about?

A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable Answer

C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. 

This is also the second book I finished reading in the year 2025. Nowadays, it is difficult to read.  There are a lot of things that are happening in my life right now, but I can only do so little. I tried to stay with the book to keep me company. I am glad I got to finish the book, at last. I enjoyed the book since it talks about human nature to sin or to get entrapped in a situation he willfully or not willfully created for himself where it may feel like there is nowhere to go or to run to. It is that kind of situation that is hopeless and pestered by fear and doubt. 


The devils are cunning and fallen creatures and they will try their best to plague this world. I pray to God above to help me in my journey in life. I am having difficulty now and the devil seems to be celebrating. I hope to endure this situation and succeed victoriously in life. I thank God for the wisdom and hope He planted in me and for all the people He sent on my way, the good and the bad.

This book is the kind I would like to keep if I have a library of my own and probably read it more than once.     
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:10 NIV
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Creamy Gulaman in 3 Easy Steps

Saturday, March 22, 2025


Gulaman is one of my top favorite desserts. It is simple, sweet and healthy if eat in moderation. I like the pink and green flavor. I tried making gulaman for the first time and it didn’t succeed, I did the second time, a little better. I did it the third time and it was the best so far. I love the third try results and now I am sharing you the best recipe of my favorite gulaman based on my experiment.


Ingredients:
1 pack Zang Gulaman 24g
7 cups drinking water
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk 354ml
1 or 1/2 cup white sugar


Procedures:
1. Gradually add 1 pack of Zang Gulaman Buko Pandan Flavor into the water while stirring to avoid lumping.
2. Add evaporated milk, condensed milk, and sugar. Dissolve completely and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.
3. Heat with constant stirring until solution starts to boil. Remove from the heat, then pour into molds.

I hope you like it too! Enjoy! 

“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
‭‭~Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV
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Sinigang na Baboy Recipe in 3 Easy Steps (Pork Ribs)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025


Sinigang na baboy is one of my favorite Filipino dishes. I love it when my mother cook it for our family whenever we have the budget to spare for a meat viand. I really like it paired with a freshly and steamy cooked white rice. I get to eat vegetables because of Sinigang na baboy. When I was young, young enough to not know the importance of green leafy vegetables, I had really hated eating them, but through this delicious dish now I can get some of the nutrients I missed in my childhood.  

I crave for home sometimes and the way to somewhat satisfy it is through our stomach. One of my favorite Filipino dishes is Sinigang na Baboy or pork sour soup. I tried cooking it for the first time just recently and it turned out good or quite decent. I guess the sinigang na baboy I cooked the first time was edible.

Ingredients:

1 whole clove of small Garlic 
1 piece medium size Gabi
1/2 bulb of Yellow Onion (White or Red Onions will do)
1 string of Pechay
1 string of Mustard Leaves
1 piece medium Jalapeño 
1 medium size White Radish
1 piece Tomato
1 pack of 1.41 oz Sinigang Mix
2 lbs Pork Ribs 
Seasoning: Salt
                    Ground Black Pepper
                    Fish Sauce

Procedures:
1. Sautee chopped onion, garlic, tomato and Jalapeño. Add salt, pepper, fish sauce to taste.
2. Add 7 to 8 cups of water and put the Sinigang Mix. Boil the mixture with the pork ribs for about 45 minutes.
3. Add the vegetables one at a time: Gabi, Mustard leaves, and Pechay. Add fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste. Best serve when warm.

Not the best picture, but the best taste so far 😋🤤
“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
‭‭~Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV
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Banana Bread Recipe in 3 Easy Steps

Thursday, March 6, 2025


Banana Bread is the first ever bake goodies I have ever made. It is tasty and easy. I am sharing with you the recipe I found online and change it a little bit. I have used this recipe a lot of times so I can vouch of its success and taste. 

Ingredients:
3 Bananas (ripe & large size)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs 
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups of all purpose flour / wheat flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chip / fresh cranberries / chopped walnuts etc.

Procedures:
1. Pre-heat the oven for 350 degress Farenheit.
2. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl and mix all the ingredients.
3. Pour the mixture in 8x8 baking pan and bake for 55 minutes. 

Enjoy! Yum!

Banana Bread for him that I made with love ❤️😀 

“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
‭‭~Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬
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Zoom-zoom, broom-broom in NASCAR-COTA Experience

Tuesday, March 4, 2025


Car racing has not always been a thing for me. It left an impression of danger and recklessness. Though I am not fond of it, I did not want to miss having a live experience with all the zoom-zoom and broom-broom spectacles in the event.


Thanks to the two complimentary tickets I got from the previous institution I used to work at, my boyfriend and I got to see a car race event for the first time and what more, it was one of the most popular car race event in the world which is NASCAR.


What is NASCAR?

NASCAR, an acronym for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. NASCAR has three national series that it sanctions for racing.

In a historic shift for the sport, beginning in 2020 NASCAR’s premier series became known as the NASCAR Cup Series and featured cornerstone brands as Premier Partners: Busch Beer, Coca-Cola® and Xfinity. The partners are prominently featured in multiple platforms across the sport, including integrations in broadcast, NASCAR digital and social channels, event entitlements, in-market promotions and at-track activations.

There were a lot of people walking towards the main event place from the parking lot and it was a bit of a walk. All the parking lots were full packed and I was just relieved when we got to have a parking space because I thought we might run out of parking spot. They did a pretty good job in organizing and arranging all the cars. Kudos to all the staff at the parking lots! 


I am not knowledgeable about car racing or more so NASCAR. I had to research for what the acronym stands for. Google search engine comes in handy always and revealed "National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing" as the meaning of the acronym. 

The NASCAR experience was fun and awesome. The revving cars impressed us with their deafening noise we had wear to headphones. 


We sat in two of the chairs at grand stand near Turn 15. It was loud and crazy everytime the cars were racing right in front of our eyes. 

What is COTA?

The Premier Sports and Entertainment Destination

Circuit of The Americas is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States. Set on 1,500 acres in the rolling hills just outside Downtown Austin, Circuit of The Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music since 2012. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world’s most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences

The Circuit

Circuit of The Americas is more than a race track – it’s the only purpose-built facility in the United States designed to host the premier motorsports championships in the world, including Formula 1, MotoGP, NASCAR and more. With a blend of sweeping, fast sections and tight, technical corners, Circuit of The Americas has challenged the world’s greatest drivers and riders.

The food at event were extra-extra pricey. I think triple or quadruple of the regular price. Good thing, we brought our own food and drinks. We got to save some money. 

NASCAR is an event that I would like to experience but not something that I badly want to do again. I am glad I got to experience the event. We had to leave early to make sure we would not be trapped in the traffic. 


Being able to attend NASCAR event for free is a good experience for me and my boyfriend. Zoom-zoom, broom-broom, racing cars! 

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭~Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬
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Nature of God and Man: The Blaming Game


No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. ~1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV

The blaming game has been happening since the beginning of time, in the garden of Eden. Sometimes we blame God 🥲

The man blamed God 🥲 Adam did. ~Genesis 3:12 ESV

We are in agreement with God that we are sinners.

God is not the source of temptation though He allows trials and they can lead to blessings or vice versa.

Trial can cause you to draw closer to God if it has served its purpose.

It is God who orchestrated everything. ~James 1:13-18

NATURE OF GOD

James 1:13
Let no one say when he is tempted,“I am being tempted by God,”for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.
~God tempts no one. It is the evil who tempts.

Hebrews 7:26 ESV
For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, untrained, separated from sinners, and exalted above themselves.
~God doesn’t delight in evil.

Habakkuk 1:13 ESV
God has no experience with/in evil that’s why He does not delight in evil.

James 1:14-16 ESV
Each person is tempted when is lured and enticed by his own desire, then desire has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Do not be deceived.

NATURE OF MAN

Temptation is not external, it is what’s in your heart. Sin does not begin in the external, it starts with our desires, emotions, longings. It begins from within. It starts from within.

Beware of a bait or a lure! The physical world lures us. One thing leads to another.

Lust. Avoid triggers. Avoid appearances of evil. Don’t put yourself in situations that could lure.

Temptation is still resistible.

Soak your mind to what is pleasing to God. It will overflows in your mind. Fill your heart and mind with the words of God. He reminds us. To live a blameless life.

Don’t make excuses.

God’s commanded, "Be holy, because I am holy." ~1 Peter 1:16

Once you have a desire, you begin strategizing to fulfill your will.

When desire conceives, it gives birth to sin. Don’t let the desire take over your will. Sin gives birth to death.

Sin does not bring anything good.

NATURE OF OUR GOD
Only good and perfect things come out of good. God is unchanging. ~James 1:17

God never changes. He knows how to give good gifts. ~Luke 11:13

His words stand true. All things work together for good. ~Romas 8:28

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