It was a typical weekend... and while I was busy checking what's new in facebook, I saw an update on Bo Sanchez's Notes (I am a fan!)... It had a very enticing title "How To Have A Breakthrough In Your Life", and so I read on... it was very inspiring and I would like to share it with my friends thru my blog.

I continued reading his article in his blog, and would like to encourage my friends to check Bo's blog for more soul food.

How To Have A Breakthrough In Your Life
by Bo Sanchez

Have you ever been denied a visa?

If not, believe me, you don’t want to experience it.

I've been denied a visa. Twice. From the US Embassy no less.

Look into my heart and you’ll find two ugly scars.

I remember my first attempt.

I was still in my teens.

When I woke up, I was already wet with nervous sweat. It didn’t help that when I arrived in the US Embassy, I saw a humongous crowd of hopeful Pinoys outside the gates of American Heaven. They were standing in long lines, all of them begging for a visa. I felt their collective fear. It was nerve-wracking.

Each step closer to the interviewer made my stomach churn. I could actually hear the loud beating of my chest and wondered if everyone else heard it.

Dub-dub. Dub-dub. Dub-dub.

Finally, it was my turn.

I walked up to the glass window and said with a trembling voice, "Good morning..."

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posted by celgee @ Sunday, May 31, 2009 0 comments

Friday, May 15, 2009

Exploring Melbourne

For the past weeks, my cousins took me to various places within Melbourne. I enjoyed seeing the sights, people and nature. It made me realize that I really am in Australia already and it's no longer a dream (hehe..being in the store makes me feel I am still in the Philippines). Though at times I have to admit that seeing nice places tend to make me feel slightly sad (don't worry, it's just about 5%) because deep inside I am hoping that I am sharing it with my parents and JP. :) Anyway, here are some pictures of the places I visited:

St. Kilda