Lea Laddle

December 13, 2011

book it#5 --> The Alchemist / paulo coelho

Re-reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This is such one of those books you like to read over, and over, and over again. And since this story is an allegory or a fable, I made a little “I think of” game while reading. It’s when I read a person/place/thing/situation from the book, I think of the person/place/thing/situation that first comes to mind........

Here it is,

Santiago, the shepherd – I think of .. David , the young shepherd boy from the bible.
Santiago, the dreamer – I think of .. Joseph, the dreamer. From the bible also.
Melchizedek – I think of .. my three cousins all named ‘Melchisedech’.
the old man/King of Salem – I think of .. God. Wonderful, magnificent, all-knowing God.
Abraham – I think of .. my brother, Abrahame, a.k.a Bido.
the camel driver – I think of .. my father. Our “Pappi”.
the desert – I think of .. life. The sands and the oasis.
tribal war – I think of .. the obstacles of life. Of fear and uncertainty.
Fatima – I think of .. true love. So giving, so pure, so unconditional.
the alchemist – I think of .. Jesus. The Master Teacher.
the treasure - I think of .. one’s one great dream.
the Pyramids of Egypt – I think of .. a question. “When can a blue, no-ordinary laddle go there?” hehe.

“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. You’ve got to find the treasure, so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense. "
-Paulo Coelho

December 7, 2011

play it! #1: Walk on water/audio adrenalin

DON'T DOUBT!

"You of little faith,” Jesus said, “why did you doubt?” Matt. 14:31

one AUDIO ADRENALINE favorite,

W A L K O N W A T E R

(Verse) Simon Peter won't you put those nets down? Follow me, I'll lead you out of this town, to a place where no boat has ever been; I will make you a fisher of men.
Jesus walked out on the water, said "Take courage, it is me." Peter trusted and he wanted to go farther, so he stepped out on the sea.
(Chorus1) If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I Keep my eyes on Him, I can walk on water.
(Repeat verse and chorus1)
(Bridge) Just like Peter I want to go farther; tread on the sea and walk on the water; step where he steps and go where he goes, side by side when the sea billows roll. I'll be alright when the wind comes. I'll be alright when the waves come crashing. I'm not afraid, for this is my father's world.
(Chorus2) If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I keep my eyes on Him I can walk on water.

Read:

Matthew 14:22-33

New International Version (NIV)

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Teach me to fix my eyes on You, God. Things, places, people, situations are oftentimes tough, hard, and impossible, but I will not doubt. Amen.

December 2, 2011

my sunny day

no-work day.. no wake-up call.. alarms off.. isn't raining outside..... perfect!!!!
i just can't miss this day.. i need to push my sleepy body out of bed so i can get ready to spend this day... MY SUNNY DAY!!!!!

backpack.. slippers.. shorts.. shirt.. water.. snacks.. hat.. camera.. and i'm ready to go.... off to beach!

and just when i'm about to leave... i met these cuties........

"At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun."

location : beach resorts of Opol, Cagayan de Oro City

-Unknown

November 29, 2011

Untitled008

Courtesy of Minmin

he and she.

he: lucky must be the guy who has your heart.

she: yes. very lucky.

another girl came approaching he.

she: who is she?

he: the girl who has my heart.

softly,

she: she is luckier. she's got the heart of the guy who has my heart.

November 24, 2011

book it #4 --> New Moon / stephenie meyer

The plan hasn't broken yet, Breaking Dawn part 2 will be shown on November 16, 2012(what a relief!).. I just watched Part 1 last sunday.............. and I'll be just taking my time reading the last two books...

November 22, 2011. The day I finished reading this book. 'Tis the day I can now write this blog. :D

**NEW MOON** must be Stephenie Meyer's version of The Romeo and Juliet story. Fortunately, unlike Romeo and Juliet, the book didn't end up a tragedy. I also remember, when this movie was shown, the world just suddenly splitted into two - "Team Edward"?? or "Team Jacob"?? oooooohhhhhh!!!

My top 2 favorite movie and book parts:
1. pages 475-476
   I looked at Jane, too, she no longer smiled. She glared at me, her jaw clenched with the intersity of her focus. I shrank back, waiting for the pain.
   Nothing happened.
   Edward was by my side again. He touched Alice's arm, and she surrendered me to him.
   Aro started to laugh, "Ha, ha, ha," he chuckled. "This is wonderful!"
   Jane hissed in frustration, leaning forward like she was preparing to spring.
   "Don't be put out, dear one," Aro said in a comforting tone, placing a powder-light hand on her shoulder. "She confounds us all."

2. page 510
   "But how could you believe me? After all the thousand times I've told you I love you, how could you let one word break your faith in me?"
   I didn't answer. I was too shocked to form a rational response.
   "I could see it in your eyes, that you honestly believed that I didn't want you anymore. The most absurd, ridiculous concept - as if there were any way that I could exist without needing you!"