Buhbye July, I’ll See You Again Soon
The past month flew by in a bliss I almost didn’t notice it (probably because I was too busy floating). But before I say hello to August, let me just say that July has successfully climbed the charts as my, by far, most favorite month of the year. (Or, possibly, of my entire 24 years of existence.)
July came and went, and I’m never the same.
And it made me smile to realize that some of the most important milestones in my life happened in the month of July — coincidence or planned, I wouldn’t know for sure. But I always believe in God being mindful of the details and timelines in our lives, and how they mesh together with everyone else’s. So yeah, perhaps He’s got His hand on this after all. :)
It was July last year when my parents allowed me to move out of the house and experience full-blown “adult” independence for the first time. I can still remember how it felt being a spoiled little girl stepping out of her cage, a bit nervous, a bit unsure, a bit too careful, but excited just the same. It has been a year, and what do you know, I can actually say now with conviction that I’ve grown to a large extent, and in a lot of aspects too (sadly, not in height, sorry naman). But still. :P
Apparently, the annual Hillsong Conference happens every July too. And I wouldn’t re-tell my Hillsong dream anymore in detail, and how I feel about it every time July comes by, as I did the previous years. But just a rundown, I had my passport fixed about three years ago because of that Sydney dream, but ever since, something always comes up and stops me from flying to Oz. My passport expires in less than two years. I have 11 months til the next Hillsong Conference. The desire to go there is still here, intensifying each year that passes. Get the picture? :)
I wish Trish can read this now. She would always comment on my Hillsong drama and tell me she’d “see me there in Sydney next year“. She never got tired saying that every year. This year could be the right time to say it again. 11 months. I can wait.
On another note, I usually hate transitioning from one month to another ‘coz to a lot of us it means month-end reports, deadlines, and bills to be paid. I hate to see July go, but I’m excited to tear down another leaf off my calendar because it only means I could be getting closer and closer to The Dream. ;)
Well, bye July, for now. Hello, August, what do you have in store for us?
Joni said,
August 2, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
I have a feeling you’re gonna make it next July! But that feeling has a basis in fact. I know that you have a stronger motivation today than you did the previous years (*wink*) and I know that God has given you the ability to make it happen. (*kaching-kaching*) lol. Aabangan ko ung post mo next year tungkol sa Aussie and Hillsong experiences mo. ;)
Hmm..ang alam ko November dati ang memorable sayo eh… Haha. Past is past, anubeh. lol!
I’m happy that you’re happy, friend! “When God writes your (love) story” nga naman, kakaiba. haha. ;)
Trisha said,
August 2, 2007 @ 7:12 pm
Rizzzyyy!!! Hey man, its never too late to come to Sydney! Next year is such a blessed year for the youth here in Sydney too with the Catholic church’s World Youth Day sometime in April ata… and of course the annual Hillsong conference.
Btw email me at blog.bits@gmail.com so I can give you your log in details for BITS. :)
Claud said,
August 3, 2007 @ 3:32 am
Hey Riz! I left you a message on your Multiply! Hope you can check it out and reply =D Thanks!
Jeric said,
August 3, 2007 @ 6:47 am
Ako rin hoping to go to Sydney for the World Youth Day next July :( haayyzz…
Sarj said,
August 4, 2007 @ 5:34 am
“nothing is impossible; impossible is nothing” :)
marian said,
August 4, 2007 @ 11:24 am
when God writes your love story pala ha :p marami kang ‘di nakukuwento noh? hahaha
ako ‘ata august ang month ko. or july. or is it march? parang every month ‘ata daming transitions harhar
riz said,
August 4, 2007 @ 3:25 pm
Kmusta naman sa kachingkaching. :) Tengs Joni. After Oz, next stop.. ITALY!! Haha. Mag ipon ipon na tayo. Hehe.
riz said,
August 4, 2007 @ 3:27 pm
Haay I won’t miss next year talaga, promise. Unless God plans something else, I’m all set. :) Yay BITS!! :)
riz said,
August 4, 2007 @ 3:27 pm
Yon naman. Tengs Gabriella Silang. :) Hehe.
riz said,
August 4, 2007 @ 3:29 pm
Labstory? Anong labstory labstory sinasabi nyo jan? Eh Hillsong ang tinutukoy ko dito?! Hehe. Ano, may nakita ka nang apartment?? May nakita ako studio type, I soooo want it. Cityland Ortigas. 7500 though. Gaaah. Hindi ko kaya magisa. Tara tayong dalawa nalang!!! PFFT.
Gean said,
August 4, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
Time really flies fast.
Hmm.. I wonder when will I get my independence. Haha!
Dropped by. :) Nice blog.
broks said,
August 4, 2007 @ 11:35 pm
ey… pa-link naman me. :-(
Trisha said,
August 6, 2007 @ 8:07 am
Coming to Sydney for you has all the right reasons naman – and yeah, unless God plans something else, off to Sydney you go talaga! I’m really excited for you Riz… at hindi ka nagkakamali, until and unless you get here, hindi kita titigilan! On a serious note, if you need a hand with anything just let me know. Oh, and we can visit your friends in Canberra too (I forgot their names… basta alam ko lang si Kuya Mike the guitarist! Matagal nakong hindi nakakpunta sa church namin dati sa Canberra eh).
Jampot said,
August 6, 2007 @ 12:45 pm
Lovelle is inviting to watch Hillsong din. Haha. Ayoko nga, third wheel pa ako dun. Maiingit lang ako. Haha.:)
Well,galing kala natin NO na sagot ni lord, yun pala…mas magandang YES ang hinahanda niya.
Akalain mo?!
Hehe. Love u riz!
liz said,
August 6, 2007 @ 4:34 pm
naging indie din ako for the past 4 years, kaya lang ngayon umuwi muna ako sa bahay…hahah!
keep on dreaming *kaching ni joni*
Trisha said,
August 7, 2007 @ 6:25 am
btw my papillon site is back up and i linked you ha! :) yun lang hehe!
riz said,
August 8, 2007 @ 8:23 pm
Onga ate, akalain mo yun. Hehe. Oh well, of course I’m still not definite kung ito na talaga yun DREAM COME TRUE KO, pero so far.. so good. ;)
riz said,
August 8, 2007 @ 8:24 pm
Ey Trish, I went to your site and it’s down for the past few days. :(
Trisha said,
August 12, 2007 @ 1:52 pm
Ahhh sorry my dear the server was down. But it’s back up now! :)