Monday, October 13, 2008

Missing Manila

Yup, I am in the South of France. Marseille last Saturday and Nimes for the whole day of Sunday. And 3 days in Istres. All of these cities are interesting to see. But of course, home is different.

In Paris, I realized that I am glad I am a Filipina. For many reasons that I might discuss in a future blog. I am glad that I have in the Philippines, the land of smiles and the sun.

And I decided one thing... not again, until...

2 comments:

Gypsy said...

Ain't no place like home, eh? Ditto! Have fun anyway...

Jen said...

hey gypsy... you are still traveling! : - )

Lion Chaser Manifesto

Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Set God-sized goals. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past and start creating the future. Stop playing it safe and start taking risks. Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Enjoy the journey. Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can. Live like today is the first day and last day of your life. Don't let what's wrong with you keep you from worshiping what's right with God. Burn sinful bridges. Blaze new trails. Criticize by creating. Worry less about what people think and more about what God thinks. Don't try to be who you're not. Be yourself. Laugh at yourself. Quit holding out. Quit holding back. Quit running away.

Chase the lion.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson (www.evotional.com)