Nothing is Impossible with God. Nothing is too small, or too big, or too difficult for Him. Of course, I open myself to His surprises for I know most certainly that He always gives the best version of my dreams. Hence, I lift these things to Him, believing that these things will come into completion, in His perfect timing.
Self-made Rules : No edits, updates only. No limits, no holding back. Write specific details as much as possible. Highlight completed items and add the date, and a short note or the link of a post made. Items can be duplicated with different details.
*Listed in no particular order, adding items as I dwell on them, and as the days - months - years go by.
Start : October 1, 2013. End : until I have nothing more to add
Items added on October, 2013.
1. Relax and write, have vintage looking photos, in cafes in Europe (Italy, France, Belgium)
2. Experience the beauty of every season there is, no matter what it's called, all in a year or two for the thrill of 'waiting' for the season to arrive, in one country. (Spring, Autumn, Fall, Winter, Summer, Rainy)
3. Sit under a tree with orange or pink or red leaves, on a windy day, while writing on my journal, and admiring the view of sunshine and rustling leaves.
4. Walk on the shore just before sunrise, and feel the sand and gliding waves on my feet, and feel delighted with how my dress is dancing with the wind
5. Taste different brews of coffee that differ in aroma, roast, timing, beans, origin, preparation, etc and become a self-proclaimed coffee expert - just to really know my favorite picks of coffee, so I'd know what to look for in my future cafe experiences and know which to keep stocks of at home *smiles*
6. Have a coffee or tea party in a cozy place, where the ambiance is something like that of Alice in Wonderland or Winnie the Pooh's home
7. Learn how to drive a manual transmission car, learn and apply troubleshooting, to prove myself worthy of buying my own car.
8. Enroll myself in a firing range class just to learn the basics of handling a gun, and how to shoot on target.
9. Learn how to comfortably handle and use a bow and arrow, and master the art of archery so I can literally be a self-proclaimed archer :"> Hey, I might be needing this in the future for hunting, when me and husband (who'll probably use a shotgun) would go for a camping - rather, hunting - trip! Must prepare for adventures like this as early as now!
10. Run for a cause : Breast Cancer Awareness, wear my pink rubber shoes and a pink headband, and have a photo taken as a 5k Finisher!
11. Live alone, for like a month or two, in another country or in some place far from my hometown, and get to do everything I want on my own like dance to my favorite songs while whipping up dairies for the perfect cheesecake, lie on the carpet and smile while waiting for my coffee to brew. Yes, just me.
Items added on December, 2013.
12. Experience a magical flying lanterns night (light a lantern too, of course!)
13. Create an album of covers of my favorite Disney soundtracks
14. Make a huge dream board that I could maintain as the years go by
15. Travel on solo either in a local destination or somewhere in Asia
16. Go scuba diving and explore the wonders of the sea, and marvel at how beautiful God created it to be
17. Run on tracks in a forest of pine trees or trees perfectly emanating an autumn vibe
18. Have my own vintage journal that looks as if it were written in the 1800s
Items added on January, 2014
19. Finally get to join Color Manila 2015! Beat a prior 10k record. ** Adjust to 2015 / 2016
20. Watch the Hot Air Balloon Festival!
21. Buy myself a new pair of CrossFit shoes.
22. Learn a new language and be fluent in speaking and writing. French is my priority!
23. Go for a thrilling adventure in exotic places, eat exotic food! Haven't tried frog legs or snails and that would be funtast(y)ic. Just, NO FREAKING WORMS. I declare this today.
24. Travel alone, wherever, before I turn 23.
25. Join a 10k race by the end of 2014 ** Adjust to 2015.
Items added on February, 2014
26. Finish reading three awesome books in a month. (I must make time)
27. Sing like a rockstar, pour my heart out, on stage, for once in my life.
28. Watch a play and lose myself in it. Oh, and I think there's nothing wrong with wearing a long black dress and look stunning for a musical and magical evening.
29. Be at my fittest, best shape by the end of 2014. ** Adjust to 2015.
Items added on June 2014
30. Adore the view of a star-filled sky, while lying on the grass
31. Learn how to grow plants for future dreams of having my own garden of herbs, spices and flowers
Items added on July 2014
32. Get lost in the beauty of a place filled with lights. Oh I can imagine how magical, and majestic it would be!
33. Speak French fluently. Must prepare myself this early for dreams of traveling to Europe. I like the thrill of being a wonderful surprise to French-speaking folks. Oui? Oui.
34. Sing again. May it be an original song, or a cover, I want to sing again. Oh how I've missed making music!
35. Have an unforgettable concert experience (aside from Hillsong United). Boys II Men, perhaps?
36. Paint. Paint. Paint. Bring life to my sketches, so that someday when my daughters would open a treasure chest of everything "me" in it, they'd find something artsy to inspire them.
37. Break free from what seems to be holding me back from passion and priorities. It's been more than a year already. I will, break free. This year. This year.
38. Write about something extraordinary that would make the joy of someday-back-reading, palpable. before I turn 22.
39. Attend a 20s or 50/60's themed party, and have lovely photos I could stack in my Time Travel Journal someday.
Items added on August 2014
40. Fly. almost, might be good enough. Yes I want to fly.
41. Nobano No Sato. Someday.
42. Finally start using the most awaited personalized Alunsina Journal (read about this dream come true here)
43. Have a more meaningful 40-day journey in my 2nd attempt to read the "Purpose Driven Life". Here's to second chances!
Items added on September 2014
44. Ed Sheeran on March 12, 2015!!! *Ed Sheeran concert. At least once, in my lifetime.
Items added on October 2014
45. Alunsina Journal tradition :)
Items added on November 2014
46. Paskuhan 2014 for the first time!
47. To be a coffee connoisseur, at least in the eyes of my dear loved ones and friends :D
48. To watch the wonderful display of lights at Ayala Triangle
Items added on December 2014
49. A lovely, merry Christmas and New Year with my complete family, for the first time in decades.
50. My miracle. . .
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A "LIFETIME" reality list, perhaps? Without specific dates / years this time.
I will let God surprise me.
Still holding on to the items I've added in previous months,
and looking forward to greater things ahead because God is great.
Ready? Ready.
January 201551. To climb a mountain, and marvel at the surreal, breathtaking view of a star-filled sky, and possibly cry tears of joy while waiting for sun rise. . . and just lose myself in praise right there
52. Write about Him, and this be published not just in my blog but in a magazine, maybe? and bring at least one soul closer to Christ.
53. I believe one day, I will say this : "Finally, He answered your prayer. Finally, the season I've been waiting for has come. I sure know it's time. I sure know this is exactly what He wants to happen. I sure know that this is something God has ordained, and without a trace of doubt, with all my heart - I am ready. "
54. To be completely artsy for a day while time traveling, at the Art in Island
55. Spend a beautiful evening under the stars, while watching an outdoor movie.
56. The "Van Gogh is Bipolar" experience :) :) :)
57. Attend a Halloween party wearing a matchy-matchy costume just because we're cool and pretty awesome!
58. Revive my childhood dreams - I will learn how to play the piano again, and be good at it! Oh, and strings might just really be my first love so - perhaps the violin too!
59. Who says I can't paint? I once knew how to. I will. . . again.
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