Hopeful October

The past months wasn't all that good but this month, i guess, might be good in some way.  It did. I just know it. Maybe because i tend to focus looking at the good things in anything bad that has happened or just about to happen..  Not really that happy, hopefully one step closer to that.


Awful Awesomeness
Lately, gained weight which is not so good and also, some emotional issues came along the way (that made me want to eat too much *ulk) It's really hard to believe i'm okay a bit dying inside but i guess it does made me even more stronger than i thought i will be. I learned a lot from everything. I learned that there are those things that go wrong and can't always be fixed. Some broken things stay broken. Some that are lost, remain lost or maybe some of those lost things have a way of coming back to us in the end, if it's meant to be. I'm madly hoping that i could still erase the unwanted happenings in my life but i do know that isn't possible.  So instead of trying to get rid of it, i just let it be there to remind me of the things i should and shouldn't do. I could regret everything if i wanted to, but that isn't really necessary. Everything do happen for reasons, we will soon find out why it ever happened to us. Life becomes a bit easier when you know what really matters and that's what i realized the most. Sometimes we really don't need to insist ourselves to others. Or even try harder to reach their expectations, It's more about who doesn't make you feel like you're a lesser person and in spite of all the flaws they've seen in you, they still chose to stay.

Well, now just patiently waiting for whatever life has stored in for me. And im kinda bit excited with that. Yay!
Life goes on. Remember that.

TOP 11: Quotes to Live By

Lately, collecting inspirational quotes had been my favorite pastime. 

Mostly, when boredom was about to strike, this saves me from it. 

These are my top 11 favorites.  Hope you all will like it too!

#NoteToSelf

I love this :)

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Regina Rica Rosarii

Late post: When my cousins had their vacation here in the Philippines, this is one of the places we visited. I've been in this place several times ago but it still feels like the first time..as always.

  Regina Rica has a 71-foot tall statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

which is said to have miraculous powers.

As explained by the nun, the place was built three years ago and is now run by the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rica who are mostly Ilonggas. This explains why most of the names of the different areas in Regina Rica are in Ilongga. Also, the S-shaped trail going up the hill was 308 steps She further explained that S stands for “sacred”. Then, she explained the cross that was inside the adoration chapel. It has the idea of the “Absence Presence”. 

 Since the place is a sacred place and just like other sacred places, they have rules on clothing. Sleeveless, shorts and spaghetti straps are not allowed. However, for visitors who came to visit wearing the prohibited clothing, they provide some cloth as a cover up. -source

On our way to Regina Rica

 A view of statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary before we went up.

High on top

Almost there.

 High above the clouds with Mama Mary

Hello ducks!

Their chapel and me

How to get there: 

 Regina Rica Official Website

"The Holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. 

Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results." 

-St. Josemaria Escriva

Anniversary + Birthday 1st Giveaway (CLOSED)

Hello everyone! I'm very pleased to open my first giveaway as a mini celebration for my 5th blog anniversary last September and birthday this coming November. Yey! So here is it!

GUIDELINES

1. Giveaway is open to all bloggers.
2. First and second prize winners will be drawn, announced, and contacted after the contest.
3. Must follow the mandatory entries to be qualified.

4. Doodle Art is non-editable. 

5. The DESIGN's look and colors will be based on the winner's preference and blog template. Files will be sent via email. Installation not included. HTML codes may be provided.

(Blog makeover includes only the "design" of the blog's parts - header, profile banner, linkies &badge button, not the entire template.)

6. This giveaway ends on November 11, 2014.


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Goodluck!

ReaLiesation

In the space between yes and no, there's a lifetime. It's the difference between the path you walk and the one you leave behind. It's the gap between who you thought you could be and who you really are. It's the legroom for the lies..

 you'll tell yourself in the future.

My Wanderland on its 5th year

Photo credits: BitStrips / EBC

Hooray for today! My blog is five years old. Yey!

Looking back, i usually write about anything under the sun. I mean i didn't care much about who might read whatever i had written or that it will interest them in some way. All i wanted then was to pour my heart out. Until such time i learned about social networking blogs which i joined myself in. I didn't change anything in my way of writing but i did become cautious of posting too much personal rantings (which i guess i didn't succeeded much with that) Anyway, i did make sure of having random posts that might be helpful to some readers out there. Being part of blog groups, and of something around the globe is such a good feeling and earning friends along the years of my blog existence made it all worthwhile. 

Like  some other few, i also did several blog name changes until the year came (long time ago) when i finally become contented with it. Maria's Wanderland. I even bother my very busy closest someone to pick a blogname for me but ended up giving me too sweet names which i did appreciated but thought that it would be too cheesy for a blog. The funny thing is, i get annoyed then and didn't tell my chosen blogname to that someone but that someone managed to find out what it is in just less 24 hours after i had it changed. How sweet was that? I was really cluelessly amazed. A techy wizard huh? 

This blog has been my wanderland for quite some time. It is where i put all those wandering thoughts and not-so-fairytale happenings of my life. I am usually in many things and almost nothing at the same time. Always been searching for anything that never change and always hoping that it would last forever.  I guess the wonder part of having a blog is like you have a collection of written memories that you can re-read anytime you feel like it.

My blog extension, which is Emotera's Notebook also on it's 5th year is the other side of me as a drama princess and a poet-in-the-making.  Mostly, i write there when i'm falling inlove, falling apart or just caught in between that's why i seldom update it coz sometimes i just don't feel any emotional words to choke out.

So there.. before anything else, i would like to take this opportunity to thank all my blogger friends, followers, commentors and readers out there.

(Pinkline, PrettyHash, ZaiMoonchild, Anthonykun, Fielkun, Paokun, Phioxee, Myxilog, Coffeehan, Chicturista, IamTalinggaw, Superjaid, IamProudCrafter, Joanne's Blog, BalutManila, PiaThought, Sunny Toast, The Misty Mon, Pinay Wanderer, Thinking Out Loud, Whatever Eva, IyaKhin (When She Cries), Astro Naughty, Pagguhit ng mga Salita, Sketches of Words, Akira and Everything Nice, Ang Pahina ni Eagleman, Chasing Hues, Captured Realities, Archieviner, JonDmur, Kulapitot, Kwentons Iskwater, The Fashion Hoarder, The Raven Princess, Blog ni Ako, FashionCandyFloss, FyeahSusan, Happy Abbey, Hello Lysa, Ajeinimoto, Here You'll Find Me, Just Another Blog, Our Journey, Pack Sheet, PinayRN, PBO, Poline Fashion, Rox The Fox, Splice and Dice, Teacher's Pwet, ThinkRead Write Dream, Travel Quest, Vivian, Loveisbeauty, MilnaMania, Yo momma in the tropics, Kwento ni Bibo, Wanderer, Lou Ann Sabino, Sammie The Stargirl, J, mem'ries, sneakyflorie, CharMine, Xan, JLC..... to dear stalker (if any) 

and to ALL OF YOU who visits)

 I am truly grateful for having you all guys around here in my wanderland.

And by the way, as a mini celebration of my blog's 5th anniversary i decided to have a giveaway. But i haven't planned it ahead of time so the giveaway will be scheduled next week or so.

 Stay tuned!

Movie: Letters to Juliet

This is one of those sweet, heart-wrenching movies I have watched that proves true love does really exist. Some are lucky enough to find and be with their true love while some are still out there waiting to meet theirs. Some have their happily ever after but some ended losing each other in the middle, hoping that they could be together again at the end.

Just like in the movie, After 50 long years who would have thought that they would be together again? That was really quite dreamy. Who could wait that long enough? That was a bit unbelievable and yes, true love it is. Time doesn't matter at all. What matters most is the love that they feel for each other, no matter how far the distance, no matter how long the years that passed by..at the right time love found its way for them.

When love is true, there is no such thing as "TOO LATE".

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Sophie's reply to Claire's letter 

Dear Claire, 

What and if are two words as nonthreatening as words can be. But put them together, side by side, and they have the power to haunt you for the rest of your life.  

What if?  

What if? 

What if?  

I don’t know how your story ended but if what you felt then was true love then it’s never too late. If it was true then, why wouldn't it be true now? You only need the courage to follow your heart.  

I don’t know what a love like Juliet’s feels like, a love to leave loved ones for, a love to cross oceans for, but I’d like to believe, if ever I were to feel it, that I’d have the courage to seize it. And Claire if you didn't, I hope one day that you will.

All my love,
Juliet

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Hope someone cared to ask.

You think so?

Damn it's true.

No expiry.

My Final Thoughts:

I dont believe in forever anymore, but i do have faith in true love. Because if love's true enough, no need to worry if it would last forever coz surely it will. Don't want someone who would stay forever rather someone who would also feel true love, true enough that there won't be any reasons to let go. Confusing thought. eh?

Second chances in love rarely happens. If ever it did, then they are meant to be. Most of the times, when the relationship ended, it stops right there. No hang-ups. But for some people who think what they had felt is "true love", the feeling stays and continue to grow even after they parted ways.

For those times you feel like giving up on love, thinking that no one will love you, consider to watch this movie. You'll realize then that there could be this someone really meant just for you. Someone looking or waiting for you. Someone who will love you with all of their heart and make you the happiest person alive.  It can be a stranger at this time, a friend in disguise or maybe a long-lost love you never thought would come back.

WHAT are you waiting for? IF you had the chance, hold on to it.. it's now or never.
Or you'll end up being haunted by those two words - What if?

When you love someone, they're a part of you.

It's like you're attached by this invisible thread and no matter how far away they are,

you can always feel them.