Genesis is a science fiction novel by Bernard Beckett. I started reading this at 5a in the morning and by 2p I am finished. I find myself reading this kind of books lately and totally enjoying it. The lead character in this story is Anaximander, a history student that is new candidate for The Academy. I loved how articulate she is and how sure of her strengths.


♥ A society that fears knowledge is a society that fears itself.

♥ In the end, living is defined by dying.

45. Nineteen Minutes

Another book by Jodi Picoult, this took just a couple of days to finish. By now, I am pretty much familiar by how she writes. This story is a bit like Columbine in the sense that the lead character started shooting his classmates at school after a lifetime of being bullied. It is pretty easy to read and wasn't too heavy to deal with given the heart of the story. I didn't like most of the character in this book, especially Josie because I felt she is too wishy washy.

♥ Happiness is what you choose to remember.

Reminder

Today I've been thinking about things that did not come together as expected, of broken promises and of plans that did not pan out. I have been thinking how heartbreaking it is. It is so easy to be angry and bitter about it all. It is easy but it would not be right.

I kept reminding myself that some things have to fall apart so better things can be set up. God will not give me something that I cannot handle. So, I thank Him for giving me a strong heart. I trust Him and I know things will be okay.

Reading Pastor Dennis' blog, this verse struck my heart today, Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

And so, I will remain smiling and trusting and happy. I believe for amazing things in Christ's mighty name. Victory is ready for the taking.

Master

Yesterday, I was trying to get out of the office early because I wanna make sure to catch Masterchef. I was waiting for my teammates to finish fixing their stuff.

Gian: tara na! If di ko mapanood masterchef today, I'm going to be pissed!
MC: eh madam, kung di mo mapanood masterchef, master show man na lang watch mo!
Gian: hahaha. CHE!

happy happy joy joy

Okay, so I am super duper psyched about being able to accomplish something I have wanted to achieve since the minute I stepped in the company I work for. I have thought about how to do it; I have planned and spent so many hours working on it. I have prayed for it and many times, my team and I have “almost” achieved it. We have been in that space where we are but a breath away from the goal, a breath but still away. I did not lose heart though, because I know God is faithful. He promised me victory and I claimed it in His mighty name. Amazing he is always and to Him be all the glory.

Dear God,

Thank you. I lift up this win to you, glory to your name God.

In Jesus name, my Lord and savior,

Amen.

44. How to be good

How to be good by Nick Hornby is basically about a woman’s struggle to keep herself together despite the things that are happening in and around her. I love how Katie isn’t perfect and has quite a lot of questions and reservations about her husband’s way of being “good”.

I can totally relate to Katie. The way she would question her intentions, not fairly sure if she should do the right thing. It is so human.

♥ So now what? What happens when words fail us?

43. Second Glance

I read another book by Jodi Picoult. This wasn’t my favorite definitely, but this is one of the most interesting of her books. This talked about love, ghosts and eugenics.

I found eugenics really interesting because I cannot fathom people doing this to other people. It is ugly and wrong, especially if you look at it as the ground work for what the Nazi did then.

♥Love is not a because, it's a no matter what.

♥Heroes didn't leap tall buildings or stop bullets with an outstretched hand; they didn't wear boots and capes. They bled, and they bruised, and their superpowers were as simple as listening, or loving. Heroes were ordinary people who knew that even if their own lives were impossibly knotted, they could untangle someone else's. And maybe that one act could lead someone to rescue you right back.

♥People work too hard to figure out the meaning of their lives. Why me, why now. The truth is, sometimes things don't happen to you for a reason. Sometimes it's just about being in the right place at the right time for someone else."

42. Room

I started reading this book quite a long time ago, but I was only able to finish it recently. I was so bored in the beginning, it was really dragging. I just wanted to finish it already (not in a good way.) My favorite character is Steppa. The least favorite will be Ma.

♥ In the world I notice persons are nearly always stressed and have no time...I don't know how persons with jobs do the jobs and all the living as well...I guess the time gets spread very thin like butter all over the world, the roads and houses and playgrounds and stores, so there's only a little smear of time on each place, then everyone has to hurry on to the next bit.

No Life

My friend Noel said that I have no social life. And this just proves that. Yep I have no life.

41. Water for Elephants

I liked Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. I started reading and just couldn’t stop. The lead character, Jacob is my favorite. Both the old and young Jacob.

♥ Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work, but important.

♥ Life is the most spectacular show on earth