CLOUD 9

Balls coming in various colors and sizes hanging on pine trees, drinking hot choco (sikwati in cebuano)in the dusk of dawn and a a chubby guy with a long white beard wearing a sort of like red pajamees and yelling ho-ho ho. i guess you get the idea of what im talking about, its CHRISTMAS! :) woohoo the season to be jolly and all, so cool :)



I know a lot of people don't have the yuletide spirit especially with what is happening right now (typhoons, war, gruesome massacre). But hey, i think its also important that we give recognition to the person who saved us (JESUS CHRIST). We can still celebrate this splendid season even we dont have anything, we could pray and still thank our Father that He sent his Son and did not leave us. I guess that's the essence of Christmas; to know that we have a Loving Father who never abandoned us and even gave Jesus Christ for us. Think about it.

some people might have heard of this motto. for others who dont, this is actually the adage of atenistas/ ateneians.. ad majorem dei gloriam.. in all things, God will be glorified.

and all these things that i do right now are for HIS greater glory. it may not be that grand to other people but i know that He'll be proud of me. so kudos to those who do the same.

Being thankful to HIM for all the things He did and for all the blessings He gave, here’s the lyrics of a song that is always in my brain playlist.

As I sing my heart’s thanksgiving

As I sing my heart’s thanksgiving and my eyes look heaven ward,
How the stars you flung like jewels bid your welcome, shine your light.
As I marvel at your moonrise, I’m in awe yet I ask.
“What am I that you should love me, and hold me as your dearest love of all”.

I. You crown me with honor and glory, and you set all things under my feet.
You have made me little less than angels even if I fly often away.



II. In my anxious and browbeaten moments you comfort me, fill me with peace.
When my foes threaten, dare, and surround me, you’re my strength you’re my light and my shield.

III. How exalted Your name is, O Yahweh and how lofty the work of your hands.
Yet how closely, how dearly you draw me to your love, your divine majesty.




Ever since we were kids, I and the rest of my siblings were always told by our mum to pray. Now that I have grown as a woman, I have realized how important and how wonderful it is to be thankful to Him. That’s why we pray….


With this song, I could show how thankful I'am and that He will always be with me.And so with everything I do, I do it for the greater glory of His name.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

“I suppose if you've never bitten your nails, there isn't any way to explain the habit. It's not enjoyable,really, but there is a certain satisfaction-pride in a job welldone. ~Anderson Cooper, Details Magazine 2003

“Cooper!” That’s what I would always say when I see Anderson Cooper on TV. Not to be biased but he’s really good in his field. Last night, I watched his program on CNN (Anderson Cooper 360°) and I was just in awe. My dad said that I was only watching it because he was the news anchor. I just laugh because it’s not true. The topics of his program are so substantial (e.g.climate change) and the way he tackles them are so vivid but cool.

A month ago, me and my folks watched him and Larry king as they covered the Burial rites of Micheal Jackson (another idol of mine) and later on, I found out that he was also a fan of the late King of Pop. So cool..=)



I first saw Anderson Hays Cooper (his real name) when I was 17 years old ; he totally got my attention with his gray white hair. I said, “mum, who is this white-hair dude? (kinsa ng puti ug buhok na lalaki ma?)”, and my mum said he’s Anderson Cooper, the son of a famous fashion designer (Victoria Vanderbilt) but he worked his way to become a news anchor. Knowing that he didn’t care about his status in society and he strived really hard to be where he is now, I just adore him.


Last Christmas, my Aunt gave me a Cooper book entitled “Dispatches from the Edge” and I love it! Million thanks to auntie linds! =) Its actually a story of his life and at the same time the problems and challenges he had undergone (death of his brother,covering wars in Iraq and Johannesburg, etc..). I recommend it to all bookworms in the planet.
From reading his autobiography, I learned that not all rich people rely on their wealth. On Cooper’s case, he chose to be simple in life and help people to be informative on what his happening around the globe rather than wasting his money on going to clubs. Talk about being a person for others (atenean principle).
He’s just a role model..whew… two thumbs up for you Andie!, Keep up the good work=)

Here are some of the sites that you could surf or visit if you want to know more about this guy..=)

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0177846/bio
http://usliberals.about.com/od/peopleinthenews/p/AndersonCooper.htm