Jenny - A Life to the Max: Feast of the Black Nazarene

Jenny - A Life to the Max: Feast of the Black Nazarene: "It was my 2nd time to go to Quiapo to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, this time i wanted to document this important event us..."

Feast of the Black Nazarene

It was my 2nd time to go to Quiapo to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, this time i wanted to document this important event using the dslr of my brother but then knowing the place is not secured my brother didnt allow me to bring it. Of course this does not stop me not to go to Quiapo even if its raining and the news says its crowded, my mind and my heart is ready to pray and give thanks to Jesus for all his blessings to me and my family.

I took this picture while i was walking towards the side entrance of the church.

My first stop is the "Pahalik" and Praised God only a few people are in the line. Yahoo

Am so amazed that even if its raining, there are a lot of store vendor at the side selling the maroon Tshirt where the black nazarene is printed, the black cross and the handkerchief to wipe the barefoot of the black nazarene.

Now its crowded and the problem is how can i go

 inside the church? its not moving and we have to stop because the mass just ended and all of the devotees are going out but then after a few minutes finally i was able to get inside the church.

God is good i was able to surmount the crowd and the bonus is i was able to sit in front. hhhmmm i came in on the 2nd reading already so i decided to have a 2nd round of the mass.

 

The theme of the Feast of the Black Nazarene is “Yapak ng Poong Nazareno, Yakap ng Sambayanan sa Pagbabagong Buhay.”

Gods Message:

Christ is one with us, He knows our suffering, pains and problems. Jesus walks barefoot while carrying the cross as a sign of his love to us, a manifestation of salvation.

The feast of the black nazarene gives hope, passion, love, renewing our faith with Jesus and a new beginning for us to change, for us to also walk barefoot . We have to show respect and be humble like Jesus did.

"Be like Christ. Wherever and whenever we are, Christ is always listening to our prayers"

After the mass, it was a tradition to give a blessing while singing the song Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno. The devotees are waving white face towels and handkerchiefs in rapid circular motions, "what a spectacular scene" of course am not exempted i also waived my handkerchief claiming Jesus will and blessings for me. A scene that i feel Gods presence through his Holy Spirit.

It was once again a different experience to witness the passion of Christ and the growing numbers of believers which only means people's faith are also growing. 

"My faith with Christ is growing"

Wearing Dress

I really really like to wear dresses but whats stopping me to buy? Its expensive!

I got this dress last year at Freeway as a gift from a friend, she said i have to buy something that i want but i cant buy because its expensive and so the first thing that comes to my mind is to buy a dress. Yehey, Thanks to you!

When i first saw this, i knew that its perfect & suitable for me. Since then, i kept on checking Freeway for their new arrival. I love the texture, style and quality of their clothes especially when they launched the Freeway-Art Collection by Ramon Valera.

So funny when am wearing this dress my youngest brother knows exactly what day i wore it hehehehe "my uniform" as he is teasing me.





Because am so inspired to dress up, i bought another one but this time its my own pocket wwhaaaa its expensive but i like it and i really want it "gift for myself" good thing its christmas if not i doubt if i will get it.  I have to say this though, it was my 1st time to be fashionable.

I love how comfortable and light it is and the crochet neckline & sketch print detailing is so retro. I can also see me wearing this in a date hehehe I hope real soon!

Now, am looking forward to wear more Valera dresses :)

Project 101

After 5 days of thinking of what else would be my new years resolution aside from Love Love Love which is my major major goal, now i finally have my own list to make 2011 an extraordinary one which i called “Project 101”

1. Enroll in swimming lesson
2. Learn new language
3. Try wall climbing
4. Watch the sunrise with someone
5. Watch the sunset with someone
6. Summit a mountain and shout to the world who I love
7. Read a book once a month
8. Vacation to Singapore, done 2012
9. Mission Trip outside the country
10. Meet 101 new friends
11. Pray to God everyday
12. Rosary everyday
13. Sit in front of the beach
14. Read a book to kids
15. Cook Paella
16. Plant a tree
17. Blog once a week
18. Picture picture with nature
19. Spend Lenten season in the province
20. Participate in marathon 5K, done 2012
21. Cook Tuna Pasta
22. Write 101 things im grateful for
23. Place at least ? in savings
24. Exercise
25. Plan a family trip
26. Write birthday cards to 35 friends
27. Do something nice to 35 complete strangers
28. Donate favorite old clothes
29. Donate blood
30. Go on a date
31. Visit 9 churches outside manila, done 2012
32. Watch a concert LIVE
33. See ASAP Show LIVE
34. Go biking in CCP
35. Watch foreign film
36. Go on a valentines date
37. Celebrate birthday with kids
38. Go and see someone famous
39. Volunteer in Prison Ministry
40. Learn photography
41. Count the stars before sleeping
42. Have a regular one on one talk with UH once a month
43. Watch movie with parents
44. Play paintball
45. Go to tagaytay with family, done 2011
46. Get US Visa
47. Meet a bloggy friend
48. Go to SPA for massage, done 2012
49. Eat dinner with candle light
50. Own an ipad, done 2011
51. Get a pedicure/manicure, done 2012
52. Read/Reflect In his steps everyday
53. Take daily Vitamins
54. Go to the dentist, done 2012
55. Buy dslr camera, done 2011
56. Apply whitening cream everyday
57. Wear a dres, done 2011
58. Read bible
59. EK with family
60. Drive a car
61. Have a confession
62. Eat a food ive never tried before
63. Link friends to my blog
64. Dinner at expensive restaurant, done 2012
65. Make someone happy
66. Enroll in photoshop class
67. Play go cart
68. Overnight stay in shangrila hotel
69. Give a gift
70. Join book club
71. Wakeboarding in CWC, done 2011
72. Chat with old friends
73. Attend reunion
74. Join GK build
75. Out of town trip
76. Listen to music
77. See ASAP Live
78. Beach walk
79. Volunteer for a cause
80. Visit Ms. Sharon in US
81. Get married soon
80. to be continued.....

This and more will be the highlights of my 2011 blog, so help me God. Excited me...

#revdec2012

1.1.11

I've wanted to write a post about New Years Resolution but the lazy me won over. Ouch! I didn’t know where to start and I don’t know exactly what I wanted because it might be broken. Does that mean, I will be lazy or didn’t know what to do the whole year? I definitely hope not.

OOoopsss now I knew what I wanted its LOVE LOVE LOVE 

I create love in 2011 with someone who is funny, tender, caring, honest and compassionate. I create love with someone who loves photography, appreciates and respects me for who i am. I create love with someone who complements my personality and who lovingly challenges me to be a better person. I create love with someone who loves music, adventure and joins me in SFC for volunteer work or community service..

I have the power to create love with the perfect person for me.

Actually, i already saw him and my heart has been captured, and I await and pray the day when we will meet again :) 

"Jesus I believe in you and let your will be done"