rain

bring it on!

More quotes to ponder on from the @thenotebookoflove… 😉 Enjoy!

“Whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.

You will be happier when you realize you can do without those things you thought you needed the most.

If ever you feel God is taking away something from your hand, don’t get sad. He is only emptying it so you can get something better.

Everybody wants happiness, nobody wants pain. But you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.

If something isn’t happening for you it does not mean it’s never going to; it just means that you’re not ready for it yet.

Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can’t change.”

On our way home from our Manitou trip, we went to the flea market to check out some pies. Heavy rain poured while we were walking inside the flea market. We ended up sharing a shade with one of the vendors and as a sign of gratitude, my companions bought some of the cherries that the vendor was selling.

It was already late and the rain seems to get heavier each minute. Thus, we all decided to “battle” the heavy rain and dash towards where the car was parked. We were all drenched and shivering profusely when we reached the car. That certainly is another way of cooling down. 🙂

And… we were not able to buy some pies. Oh well… at least we had good time!

back to single ladies article

denied

I feel down today but not devastated. My US Visa application got denied. Although I got so distracted because the interviewer’s eyes kept twitching while asking questions, I knew in my heart that I answered the questions satisfactorily. Nevertheless, my confidence crashed when he told me his decision and the logic behind it.

The main reason that I was given was, I’ve only been in North America for less than six months. That is fairly acceptable reason…. however, I cannot fathom why they did not indicate that in their website. I could have save time, MONEY, and effort. Maybe the officer was just being polite? Hmmm… From what I’ve heard, US Consulate officials are known to be forthright. Hence, politeness is out of the question (?).

The US Visa application fee, airfare, hotel accommodation, and one day wasted vacation leave instantly flashed into my mind when I learned about the result. A considerable amount of dollars vanished in a thin air just like that! I could have added some few hundred bucks to that and got myself a second hand car. Or I could have bought a new pricey watch. Or I could have send the money to the Philippines. It’s so frustrating! Sigh.

I was even looking forward to visiting my cousins in Virginia but I guess, it’s not yet the right time. Now, I’m wondering where to go and how will I spend my vacation leave. Asia is too far. California is cheap but then again… I don’t have that freakin’ visa! Argh!

Hmmm… How about a cruise eh? Or travel to Europe perhaps? I got a Schengen Visa before and my record is quite good… maybe… just maybe.. they will issue me again a Schengen Visa? I’m just thinking out loud. :p

Now what?
First, I got denied of a credit card.
Second, I got denied with a domain name application because my (Philippine) credit card’s address does not match my current address.
Third, I got denied of a US Visa.

Whaaaaat’s neeeeeext? -_- Oh well, it’s not the end of the world. You win some, you lose some. As they say, there’s a rainbow after the “rain”… perhaps I will get a “rainbow” next time?

“And I start singing, my my… my American Pie” or is it “bye bye… my American Pie”? :p

P.S. I decided to intentionally miss my flight tonight, hence, my return ticket is wasted. I would like to emphasize,it’s not because of depression or something. I met up with my cousin and her family and we will gallivant until Sunday! Ha! Life must go on! Aja!