It was just a dream

Tonight was a dream

Yesterday was... 

It's just a thought. 

It's all "who would've thought?" 

Encouragements and Greetings

Questions and service 

Endings and Beginnings 

It's pouring and our calling 

Directions, steps and care

I don't care. Strong right? It's okay. 

Mindful. Grateful. 

I was talking to Daddy. It's amazing how He kept my heart together.

How I was still allowed to breathe, to laugh, to listen and to speak

When I thought you didn't see, you did. 

When I can't say it, you said it.  (There were times I was wondering how you could say those things?HAHAHA) 

I didn't think you'll come but you came. 

It was just a dream. 

It was just a dream. 

How can it be real? 

Is it real? 

Yes, it is..

but it's still a dream.

A spring of water flowed from UP!

He turned the rock into a pool of water; yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock. - Psalm 114:8 NLT 

This post is about my  enrollment feels in UP, the recent upgrade of my faith,  and above all, His glory and power in the midst of it.


Enrollment feels

Yes, I was qualified for admission for the Certificate of Professional Education program of the Univeristy of the Philippines - Diliman (College of Education). Yes, I'm done with the orientation and  by God's grace, passed the medical exams too. Yes, I found OUR (Office of the University Registrar) , passed my  honorable dismissal from PUP and  got a temporary CRS (Computerized Registration System)  account.  Not just that.   I was also miraculously  granted a Service Incentive Leave for the day of my enrollment (January 12, 2017)!

January 12 (or so I thought). It thought it's the start for our enrollment  (Non-degree students) but it was suddenly changed into January 11!! Waaah!At, guess what? January 11 ko ito nalaman!

And SO WHAT  if it was changed? Well, have you heard? UNAHAN SA PROF/ SUBJECT SA UP!!!! I think 30 slots for undergrad subjects and around 16 slots for graduate subjects!!! I even read some blogs and news reports about students camping in school just to be the first in line for the coveted slots! Whoaaa!

So ganon pala sa UP. Will I still have slots if I'll go in the  afternoon of  January 11 or morning ng 12?

Here's what happened:

I went there in the afternoon of January 11th. I realized pwede naman pala makita sa CRS yung mga subject, sched, prof, available slots etc. pero nun ko lang nalaman. I borrowed my co-CPE student's phone and saw "0/30" or "0/16" on the subjects that I want to take. It means 0 .. zero.. wala nang slot!  Not only na wala nang slot but, hindi din pasok sa sched ko yung iba. waaaaahhh!!!!

 For pre-advising, my adviser was in a hurry since I'm the last one for the day. I was struggling with the pronunciation of the Prof's surname etc..  kinda worried because the subjects na pwede sa sched ko are the ones na wala sa plan kong i -take and at the same time, wala na din slot!

I was saddened as I remember  how panicked I was and worried. Which I know is not honoring kay God (I repent, Dad :"() . My thoughts were clouded with what ifs.. "what if hindi ako makapag enroll, what if hindi ako tanggapin ng mga prof.. what if parang maging katulad  lang din to ng missions na hindi natuloy, what if hindi ko kaya yung mga subjects? Wala ako background nun!!!"

That was the rock. THE SOLID ROCK.

I left affter the pre-advising. I decided to talk to the professors the next day. Inhale. Exhale.


Upgraded faith.

I talked to Dad at Mcdo and I'm in awe again of how He is such a comforter and encourager.


Hosea 1:7b

"..I will free them from their enemies - not with weapons and armies or horses and charioteers, but by My power as the LORD their God"

not through me, but by His power!

"Trust Me. I am your helper. I am your shield."

Hosea 2: 15a

"I will return her vineyards to her and transform the valley of trouble in to a gateway of hope."


Wow. He will transform the valley of trouble in to a gateway of hope!!!

And then, that night was the third prayer meeting in our church (Victory Ubelt). I met ate Ayen and Ate Marianne. I hastily asked them to stand with me in prayer for my current situation. It's really amazing how the church can encourage you. Ate Marianne said "Kaya yan, yung dagat nga nahati Nya eh!". Whoa. And I was reminded.

We prayed,  worshiped God, magnified His power, His sovereignty. I realized I fail to do that earlier. I saw the situation bigger than My God and that is a "No, no!"

Before we go home, Ate Marianne, prayed for me. It was so comforting and my faith was really built. I remember her saying the words, "delight in Him and He will give you the desires of you heart". "His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts."


His glory and power

I went to UP at around 8 AM the next day and waited for the professors. While I'm waiting, I tried my best to just trust in Him and His words. I was really holding my breath.  I then read these verses:

Ruth 3: 1a


And now, my daughter, don't be afraid. I will do for you all you ask.

Psalm 138:8a

The LORD will work out his plans for my life--for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.


What an encouragement again!

The professor came. I talked to her and she was really hesitating at first to accept me. She sounds so nice and compassionate. Indeed an answered prayer already. She accepted me even though 0/16 na. She made the maximum number of students into 17 so may isa pang slot for me! I want to cry in front of her! Salamat po sa pink slip!

Not just that! She's also the one who talked to the other prof if may slot pa for me.  She said "Yes!" she can also change the maximum number of student. From 17 to 18!!!


Oh how our God moved!

"See my daughter, see how I've made it happen."

What-a-privilege to witness how mindful and powerful He is!

YESSSSS! I can move on na! Few more steps pa and I got my Form 5 (registraton card)!! Went to the cashier to pay for my tuition and ID!

Went to Univ shopping center to buy a Lanyard and UP shirt and then ate at Rodics. So clueless, sisig yung inorder ko, Tapsilog pala yung best seller dun! Awww next time na lang.

Went back to Eduk and confirmed if enrolled na ba talaga ako pagkabayad ng tuition.

Me: Enrolled na po ba ako (showing my Form 5)?

The office of the college secretary staff : Oo, enrolled ka na.

Whoa. This is it Dad! Student na talaga akong muli! Seryoso? UP student na talaga ang little girl na nangarap!!  I know You'll continue to save me, Dad! Have Your way in me in this new season. Kamsahamnida Appa!

He turned the rock into a pool of water; yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock. - Psalm 114:8 NLT

Yes, a spring of water flowed from UP!

Once a Beginner

I read this quote  on Pinterest and I feel inspired right away: Once a beginner. It encouraged me that though I am no near an expert on something, I can still begin and continue.


I was first  interested in sketching and drawing beaches, trees and flowers. I can't explain the feeling while creating something. There's really joy and I just want to get better. I hope I could learn more. :) See here my first:

Beginner kung beginner 1

Originally a balloon, it became a girl. Look harder. I call this one "In every season". :)

Now, I'm also into Calligraphy. It's delectable to create beautiful letters and words and messages! :)

Tried this on my notebook this morning:

beginner kung beginner 2

Beginner kung beginner 3

I tried this one on Paint. Yes, on paint. Eh wala eh, wala pa tayong brush for calligraphy and so does the books and  paper para sa training. I saw two on National Bookstore yesterday though, so one day..one day.. Gotta have 795!



I really want to do  alot of things! Read more and more books, write more poems, do DIY projects, draw more, do calligraphy more! Let's fight for this! One day I'll be an expert too. HAHAHA! Here's to a better us! :)

Discovering Pastel

I just can't strop scrolling and staring! Indeed I'm falling in love with Pastel!

Well, I remember during my graduation (more than a year ago), Pastel was  the required dress color. I never mind about it  before. Not knowing I'll meet Pastel again last night! My little sister is Christ showed me the sample dresses for our upcoming Appreciation Night. They we're all so beautiful! I just wish to wear 'em all! (sigh). :)

So today, I surf the net  to look for more of Pastels! Here are some!

I'm so excited to go shopping and stare and  admire Pastel colored stuffs!

See, I even changed my the design of my blog today into a Pastel inspired one (I did tried hard!) Some weeks ago I turned this into a minimalist. I simply loved black, gray and white...but then! I discovered PASTEL. HAHA.

I'm really really really  excited! I think I'll have a Pastel themed Dresses in the future and so does Wedding and House..and.. and.. and!!!! Teehee!


Credits to Pinterest for the lovely pics! YAY!!!!

Late for the Classic but not really

For a Friday Night, I watched  the somehow familiar title of a movie, "Notting Hill".

These are actually some thoughts  I had while watching the "classic" RomCom (Romantic Comedy):


Notting Hill is actually a place in London.

 It is where the famous "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." line resides. (Yes, I don't know this)

It's not a Dreamy Thursday today  but the movie just made me want to go to London. As in NOW na! :)



I can't believe I would cry now and then laugh again after few seconds in a movie. Huhuhuheheheehahahaha.

I want to sing When you say nothing at all in the videoke!!!!

Plus, oh.. I made this:


It's amazing how You
Can speak right to my heart.
With Your sacrifice on the Cross,
You light up the daaaark.

Try as I may, I could never explain
What I felt when You called me by naaaame.

The wounds in Your hands
Lets me know that You love me...
There's a truth  in the Cross
Saying You'll always love me...

The touch of  Your Words says You'll catch me wherever I fall.

You say it best ...(say it best) when You died once and for alllllll... <3 p="">

Pag Love, si Lord pa din talaga eh. :)

So there, I'll go to Korea, and then England. :)

Tumblr Reminded (a journey to 14:30 series )

"Sometimes you need to step outside. Get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be."


So here I am looking back to those blog posts that I reblogged on Tumblr (victorycah.tumblr.com). I am just so amazed on how it encouraged me that's why I'm writing at this moment.  One of the posts that strucked me is that one on the introduction of this post:


" Sometimes you need to step outside. Get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be. "

This is my means of stepping outside and getting some fresh air. Hehe. Yes,  I got to be reminded of who I am and who I want to be.


Let's be reminded first of who I am...


I am Ycah.

Forgiven. Saved. Loved. Royalty (Daughter of the King of the kings). Chosen. Beautiful. Rich. Holy. Blessed. Provided. Secured.


Jesus is my everything and I adore Him. I live for His glory. He will never leave me nor forsake me. I have a  Father in heaven who just love me so much to give His Son for me and die.


"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20



And then of who I want to be (or my dreams)...


I want to be a Victory Group leader of  SOLID Victory group.
I want to help women in knowing and loving this God who loves them so much.
I want to be a loving and wise Usher, an excellent Kids Teacher and a faithful Intercessor.
I want to have a good relationship with the Lifebox PUP alumni and students.
I want to make an impact in my workplace.
I want to see my family coming  to Jesus.

I want to be successful in my career.
I want to have my masters on UP.
I want to study Abroad!

I want to travel and write and write and meet new people and write and write and eat loads of foods and write and write and do different adventures and write and write and write. (Israel please..South Korea please?)

I want to read loads of books.
I want to be excited everyday!
I want to honor my Leaders.

I still want to be a DJ.
I want to speak in English even if I'm not teaching.
I want to meet my Korean students.

I want to join the Ten Days Mission trip in an Asian Country which starts with letter "T". Let's  go 2015! It's my mission year.

Gusto ko  din naman makapag uwi ng pizza, groceries at donuts sa Family.. plus vacation and outing with them.

I want to indulge in volunteer works just like Dessie's faith goal. ^^

I want have more heart for other people.

I will meet  my Man of God. Have a glorious wedding and marriage . I will have an amazing motherhood and tell my kids and grandchildren about Him.

I want to do everything for Him alone.

I pray that I could always have the way to give Him the credits. :)


So yeah, I'm reminded. As I write all this, and look around..it's impossible! But when I look up..when I look to  Daddy Lord who is the creator of everything...this will happen. This. is. possible and more.  14:30 approaching.