Update from Down Under

It seems like we’ve been here for quite a long time now though its nearly two weeks lang since our arrival. Maybe it’s because I don’t get bored yet due to our busy schedule. (yeah, puro kami lakwatsa. Hahaha)

I know this vacation will gonna be great because this is God’s gift.

While we were still in the plane, just before we landed, guess what? We were welcomed lang naman by the sunrise. It was awesome! I can’t get the right words to describe it here, just imagine the wonderful colors of the sky at the dawn and paste a real red sun on it! Too bad I kept my camera in my other bag so I didn’t get a photo of it.

The main reason of our coming here is the wedding of my sister. All the hardwork and stresses were all paid off. The weather during the wedding was perfect! It was warm and windy. Sun shiny clear sky made the photos very good. Thanks to all the people I bugged to pray for the weather. J Was able to meet some colleagues of my sister, even the general manager was there! Plus I met a lot of Pinoys, maybe this is one of the reasons why I still don’t feel homesick too.

But I still feel “lutang” and I asked God to make His presence more tangible (well, I don’t know if it is the right word for that, haha). So on our 2nd Sunday here, the worship service was great, especially the message. I know God is answering my prayers. Without planning for it, the rest of that day was spent driving around the city of Melbourne with some good Christian friends. We had tasty authentic Vietnamese cuisine for lunch, more photo shootings on the road, and a nice warm chat over cups of frappe! (shouldn’t it be cool?? Nah, the weather then was warm too. J) Just before we parted ways and go to each of our homes, God sent a sunset scenery along the sea. It’s like Him waving goodbye and gladly saying we had a good day. Well for me, its not yet the end. During that night, I cried like I never did for more than 4 years. My eyes become a wellspring of tears that made it so bad the next morning. I felt the denying and dying to self, putting down my pride and humbly gave forgiveness, fear of my future, yet inspite of it all, I felt so close to my Lord. I really thank Him for the experience.

I met some single men: a youth pastor, a Malaysian Christian, a tall good looking businessman. (dgroup ng kagandahan, wag ma-praning, tapusin basahin ang blog before making any conclusion, hehe.) But I think I’m not that interested yet on that part. I am enjoying the sceneries more than choosing any prospects (do I sound too proud about it??? I hope not.)

We’ve been to some homes of Pinoy friends. Nakakatuwa meeting them and eating Pinoy dishes. My brother in law even treated me to a Japanese resto when he learned that I love sashimi. Yesterday we were travelling the whole day, going to beautiful spots of Port Campbell, Lorne and Alona bay. It was a good day too. I cooked the pasta we baon. In fairness, naubos sya. Yun lang kasi dala naming food. Hahaha!

The day we came here was very cold. They say it should be spring but it feels like winter. So when people ask me if I like it here, I always tell them yes except for the weather. Hahaha.

Its becoming warmer now and I don’t need to wear long sleeves when I sleep. I also enjoy it in the shower room, no more cold breeze to freeze me. Haha!

The photo posted here is a vineyard next to the church where my sister had her wedding. Isn't it awesome?

I’m sure God has a lot more in-store for me, for us, here. It’s just the second week…

Oh, I just got an SMS from my Ate from home the other day, Jumong started walking! I missed his first steps…