still smiling

i've been happily smiling for the past week. hmmm. it feels good to be in high spirits. hehehe. it's nice to see my eyes sparkle for a change. *sigh* i hope this continues.. i'm going to need all the happiness i can get - given the overly-hectic sked we have this coming weeks (read: practices for the pentecost celebration on saturday, 03june.. regular tv masses.. start of classes.. recording.. pope's day on 27june.. yada yada yada)

but i thank God that he continues to give me strength.. that He continues to sustain me. i'm grateful that i do not get sick.. and that though i am tired, physically.. i am able to cope a lot better than i have for the past years :p

today, for example, was another long day. i served at the tv mass this morning - then went malling afterwards. as usual, i went on a shopping spree at powerbooks (i'll post entries about the books i bought next time). i got several books that cost around P2000 all in all - so i got a powercard discount of 10% [yup.. that's a tip to all you guys who have powercard - ipunin niyo na lang ang mga bibilhin ninyong libro kung pupuwede.. at sabay-sabay ninyong bilhin para makatipid kayo hehe] i'm an extremely satisfied bookworm today :p

by 2.30pm i was off to st paul makati to sing for the ordination ceremonies of two new pauline priests. i was excited as it was my first time to watch priests being ordained. well, suffice it to say that in spite of the very hot and humid weather, i was glad i came over. here are some pix from the ordination this afternoon:


the mass was solemn yet festive. it was really a blessing to be part of that ordination. and it's during moments like this when i truly appreciate being part of our church's choir. 'coz in spite of the hectic schedules, i know that His grace and His blessings all come pouring down on us. and the privilege of serving Him through our music and songs.. well, that's more than enough reward for me.. and one of the biggest reasons why up to now, i'm still smiling :)