Why worry?

What are your worries?

• I worry about my nursing training. Will I be able to finish it?
• I worry about my career. Will I be a good pediatric nurse? Will my license be safe for the next three years until I renew?
• I worry about expectations. Will I meet them? 
• I worry about the future. Can I make a living with my profession?
• I worry about my family. Good health?
• I worry about the littlest of things. Will Ginebra win against Alaska? Can UST play catch up with La Salle?

A man once said, 90% of the things you're worried today, you'll laugh about them tomorrow. 

Worry is a creature that worms its way to the gut. It sinks in your chest making you gasp for air, turns the tachycardic button of your heart, gnaws at your nerves leaving them exposed. I don't need to reacquaint myself with worry. I seem to worry at even the littlest of things. We are such good friends!

But I would like to believe that I am conquering worries and fear.

I read an article that says FAITH and FEAR are the same. Both are beliefs. Faith believes that good things will happen. Fear believes bad things will happen. Beliefs BECOME REALITY. Hence, when we fear, we create the very thing we're afraid of. We are asking for larger servings of the things we are afraid of. 

One evening, I was inside the souvenir shop of the Padre Pio Chapel in Libis, Quezon City. I decided to drop by the chapel to ease the burden I am carrying. Just when I was surveying the prayer books, a title caught my 20/40 vision. It says "Worry is useless, trust that your prayer is heard". At that instant, I felt relieved. God does not turn a deaf ear to our prayers. 

I am glad I am worried, because I can be relieved and thankful later on. :)

In other news:


I am about to start my residency next week. I am half excited, half nervous.
It seems like a decade when I last went on duty as a student. Now, with a title and license tucked under my belt, things will be so different. It's my own call, no clinical instructor supervising my every step. I AM A PROFESSIONAL, indeed! Please include me in your prayers. Thank You!


I want to buy another Mary Poppins bag for duty. All my other big backs are bag-napped by my sisters! I think I'm asking it as an advance birthday gift. 

Bayo has this kind of bag, too. It's roomy, don't you think? Perfect for all my duty essentials. Feel na feel ko na student ako na kailangan bumili ng bagong school supplies when school opens. =)) 


My brother won his marketing presentation!! I AM SO, SO, SO PROUD OF HIM!! He'll be competing against other universities. I told you, I am the least talented in our brood. Congratulations, Gab! This calls for a celebration! :)


My sister is finally enrolling in UP. I am such a stage sister! I am wishing you all the best, Tin! So, so, so proud of you!! 


MAC lipsticks, super want!! Either I splurge or my generous titas will give me one. HEHEHE =)) All I have to do is ask. 

I have duty tomorrow. I don't think I was able to use my two days off well. Watched TV on Tuesday and baby-sat my little brother today. Just like that, work knocks on my door again. This weekend better be productive! The battle starts next week, OFFICIALLY!


To those who are asking, I will not be enrolling in med school this coming school year. I appreciate all your concerns and kind words, but I am still having second thoughts and wants to venture into my first love (communications), probably by May or June. I am deeply touched by my batch mates and even former professors who says I am "doctor material'. Thank you so much.  :) 




I AM GOING TO BE A BLESSING MAGNET!


I BELIEVE IN GOOD THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN!


God Bless!