Countdown to 2018

Alright! This is it! Still hearing those party horns, fireworks outside, videoke (as usual). O kay bilis talaga ng panahon, mga kapatid.

Here are some highlights from the year 2017, here we go *opens my hard drive*:
- Joined our annual prayer and fasting (reminded that I'm chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed and forgiven by God our Father through Jesus. He is indeed powerful yet personal).
- Bonding moments with my friends. Cheers for more Samgyeopsal + KTV, outings like Enchanted Kingdom, island hopping, birthday surprises and singing in events. Shall we go out of the country? 😊
- First time to hold a production role in our Discipleship event, well-guided by my churchmates. Now what's next?
- Transferred to a rented house - staying for 8 months now, hoping that our new home will be finished before my dad's birthday on the February.- Currently studying at the University of Santo Tomas (Bachelor of Music, Music Education - Voice Emphasis), met new friends with the same passion as mine. One semester done, see you guys next semester. Looking forward for more jamming sessions and outside school bondings. Thank You LORD for this wonderful blessing - there's a reason why You placed me here in the conservatory. Finding out more on my quiet times. More of this from my submitted post "Para Sa Pangarap".
- First time to witness a complete live orchestra at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
- Celebrated our 5th anniversary with #waybee. Jesus, be the center of our relationship and we solely rely on You. We believe that we'll never stay in this level.
- Celebrated Christmas with the whole Pangilinan family at the City of Pines, Baguio. Stayed 3 days and 2 nights. From our family to yours, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

NOTE: Pictures will be posted after the celebration.

Again, thank You LORD for this year! New year means new beginnings, new season and believing that You will do greater things. 2018. Here I come! Por tu gloria! 

Para Sa Pangarap

 Have you ever said these phrases in your life?

• Sheena felt nostalgic after she saw her pre-school graduation picture. Then she remembered moment when she walked in front of the stage and said "When I grow up, I want to be a Nurse". Now she's a nursing student and also working in her school.
• Lee's senior highschool days is ending soon and he really wants to aim for a slot in a prestigious college that he desires, he said "I will strive hard to pass the college exam."
• You've just acquired a new skill (e.g. in programming) a month ago then there's a post on your social media feeds about gaming app contest, suddenly you felt the excitement and said "I want to go to the next level! I will join in this contest!". 

The above stories have one thing in common, but before that, let me tell you MY STORY when I was on a hiatus mode for several months and finally been able to embraced this kind of excitement.

As you have noticed, some of my blog posts are about music stuff like when I got involved in a choral group and played some musical instruments, shared about things I love about my favorite artists/musicians, when I composed some songs and etc. It's not obvious that I love music (just being sarcastic) Haha!

(2013, before the start of our solemn investiture)

I really enjoyed my college life then (that was the time I'm taking up my first degree) and as I reached my senior year, I began thinking of the question/phrases - "What if I chose Music and not IT, what would be my career path years from now?", "What if I'll add units in Music while taking up IT? Would my candidacy for graduation be at risk?", "I don't want to waste this blessing, I want to share this to my friends who has the same passion as I have" and other thoughts. After graduation, those thoughts remained unspoken but my passion in that area didn't stop.

I continued practicing (still doing it until now) by playing instruments and when I hear a song, I will construct the chord changes first, then strum on my guitar or play a piano. From these little steps, I tried volunteering in the ministry and as time went by, I embraced both the "spiritual" (we do this because we love and adore God, we are saved by God's grace through Jesus Christ) and "technical" (pursuing excellence in worship) sides. I also tried teaching students how to sing and play instruments. And by this passion in music, I found friends. But it was until one day when I asked myself, "When will I have my formal training? I really want to go to the next level".

June came and I saw a post on FB and I felt the excitement because my dream college offers Saturday classes for professionals (wow!!). Days after I followed their group page, they posted more about the audition requirements, fees to pay, courses offered, etc. I began practicing and instilling the phrases "there's nothing wrong in trying", "keep moving forward" and that "I'll make sure that every day will be a productive one". So YES! I inquired and I passed on my application! So here comes the moment of truth, I was first in line to take my exam and to deliver my musical pieces and THANK GOD I got it but that didn't end there. I took my entrance exam (not again!!) which is different and harder than the first one and to cut the story short, I PASSED!

That was one of the greatest favors I received from God, I never doubt His might and I believe that He is in control of everything. Thank You LORD and now I can say "it's a dream come true!". We all have one in common and that is PASSION. Many are the plans in the mind of man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail (Proverbs 19:21) All things that we desire must be accompanied with passion - striving for greatness, for His glory, and it must be His will. Never despise those small things and keep going. You can rest but don't quit. To all my friends out there and to my family and my inspiration who are in full support, thank you for covering me with your prayers and thank you for constantly reminding me about the will of God in my life and for giving me advices. I love you all.

Me wearing my second school uniform

Cheers for another chapter in my life, I'm now.. AGAIN.. a bonafide Thomasian student, from the CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. VIVA SANTO TOMAS!

2017: "Push and Claim" Season

Too many thoughts in mind and because of that, I forgot to rant posts last year. I’ve just realized while I’m reading my blog that a year without it is like having a deep sleep in a manned aircraft going to and back from Mars *poof*. Science! (Still a study I guess).  

Going back, how’s my 2016? The whole year was filled with mixed memories especially the last quarter: (1) we had our 4th anniversary, even though we didn’t celebrate that day, we are both thankful that He’s always there all the time. And if you’re reading this blog, thanks for everything - for the love and understanding. Looking forward for more fruitful memories and joyful adventures with you. (2) I also watched for the first time an international a capella competition which happens here in the Philippines. It’s fun and exciting to watch especially when you’re with people who have same interests, I hope I could form one and join the said competition next year. (3) Of course, Christmas is all about the grace of God - JESUS and celebration - more time to spend with the whole family and friends, I found a video of the whole family singing “Feliz Navidad” posted by my cousin last year and I’m a hundred percent sure Papang and Mamang (my grandfather and my grandmother) from above will be glad seeing us complete and I’ll be missing the closing remarks where Papang says his deepest gratitude in front of us. Nothing really beats the spirit of Christmas. 

Now what’s next, Kev? And what does your post title mean? What is going to happen this year? 

I don’t know, I’m clueless but I’m very grateful that He has done great things in the past 24 years of my existence - all circumstances I have in mind, He really orchestrated it. I know this is the year of believing that He will do greater ones because He knows beyond what we know and He is in control. Yes, I have plans and goals to be reminded of and I’m on the right track - like in my career (He placed me in a position that I want and I’m grateful to have this opportunity), in the ministry (where I’ll never forget of the only thing that I do and that is to glorify God), in my relationship (that He’s always at the center) and in my personal life (He never fails to surprise me and He’s always with me through thick and thin). I don’t really know but I believe He will do greater things in every area of my life - that’s what the second word “Claim” means to me. The first word “Push” means believing corresponds with a lot of effort, we believe in the power of God and from that, it urges us to do things and even the things that we haven’t done before. Claiming for this season and "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13, Eph. 3:16).

KEVIN PANGILINAN
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Live, Work, Share, Love

It's the second week of December and there lots of things that I'm grateful for this year:

"Be Strong"

One day, I had a quiet time with Him (forgot the exact verse) and He told me to be strong. I still keep it and never release it in my heart because it serves as my motivation whenever I'm down and I believe that GOD is working even though trials are coming in my life. And I pray that next year, GOD will tell lots of encouraging words like the said title and if my heart overflows, I'll share this kind of experience to my friends as well as to those people who really need God in their lives. I'm really excited for this. Thank you LORD for your encouraging words!

"We Gotta Work! Work!"

As you've notice my past posts and statuses in my blog, most of them are about my college life.. those awesome and joyful years at my beloved university but because I spend 8 hours of work a day (except Saturdays and Sundays), I have less time composing blogs about what I'm doing, what I'm thinking right now and other stuffs. Working as a technical support for 2 years is really a great blessing for me. Those stressful weekdays with the IT peeps, Christmas party presentations and unending projects for my skill set improvement are the moments that I won't forget. Time really flies so quickly.

Share The Gifts You Have

I had fun teaching students on how to play their instruments and how to sing their hearts out. For couple of months, I've learned one thing which is also applicable in my daily life and that's "patience", kids are so active and because they are, they forget sometimes what you said or taught and after that.. they will commit a mistake. And to learn from it is to repeat what they've missed (of course don't forget to add a compliment on what they've achieved and to smile while you correct their mistakes).

3 Years of Relationship/Friendship

So thankful for having her in my life! To my special someone who never fails to make me happy, who really loves me so much and loves GOD more than me. Thank you for telling me to focus always on Him, for supporting me in every thing that I do, for listening to my shallow stories. More anniversaries to come my love! I would like to say this quote from Anonymous, "no matter how far apart we are, you will always be in my heart".

Praying for knowledge and wisdom to write more blogs about life, music and a lot more. Come on! I'm really excited for next year!

KEVIN PANGILINAN
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Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015! :)

Thinking of the word "New Year" means another year to spend time with your family, friends and loved ones, to experience joy and sorrows in life, to learn and unlearn things that has been made this year and to celebrate it with a blast and to know more about God (His greatness and His promises)

The year 2014 for me is so memorable like a flower that blooms when pouring water and exposing it under the sun then fades when lacking both. Even though I experienced ups-and-downs in life, I know that God's is my source and He's always there for me.

My most memorable quarter of this year is the last one:
- Celebrated Christmas with my officemates, with my friends at Church, at school and inside the subdivision and with my extended family (from both sides).
- Enjoyed a 3-day vacation at Baguio City with the Pangilinan family, the temperature in the city I think right now is lower than the cooling capacity of the air-con. *laugh*
- "So blessed that we meet each other almost every week" #waybee
- Naki-Paskuhan and of course saw the much-awaited fireworks display (liked the a capella mashup music background)
- Got challenged doing musical scores that's focused more on a capellas and teaching it to my officemates but that effort paid off.
- Confirmed that I have a spiritual gift, thank you Lord for this wonderful gift and for making me an instrument to minister to other people.
- Experienced His unending love despite of the challenges I had encountered.

Before we end this year, I just want to thank the Lord for everything (for protecting/loving me and my family and for revealing me Your words and Your plans to me). I declare that this coming 2015 will be a successful, productive, adventurous and prosperous one.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! God bless us all!

P.S.: I can't wait making another set of faith goals and bucket lists for the coming year.

KEVIN PANGILINAN
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A Thanksgiving Day

Thank You Lord for this wonderful month that:

- You made my days productive (in work, at home or church), 'cause through You, I can do all things (parang kanta yun ah?) 

- You never fail to make me happy all the time, I remember one Sunday that "God's the source of happiness". We're surely be awed by His creations as well as by His greatness that through faith we could experience that kind of happiness.

- At times of suffering, You're still there, comforting me, waiting for me to listen to my prayers and thank You for guiding and protecting me and my family.

- You continually providing me the things that I need in my everyday life (saying yes to financial breakthough). Continue to pour out the blessings that I'll share it to others who are in need. 

- You continually reaching out those people who are ready to experience Your unending love. I pray for their spiritual growth that they will know what their purpose is (by God's word). 

- We (me and #waybee) celebrated our second anniversary, that You'll continue to be the center of our relationship and that You'll keep us guided by Your voice. 

There are a lot things Lord to thank for and hopefully this or maybe next year, I'll write a song for You. I know that "nothing's impossible" with You (Luke 1:37).

"I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High" - Psalm 7:17

KEVIN PANGILINAN

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Midyear Thoughts

Oh July! It's so fast. Parang kailan lang naghahanap ako ng work at laging nasa bahay but now, what a blessing the He has given to me.

There are a lot of areas that I should pray and claim for this month:

1.) closer and intimate relationship with God (made my faith goals for this mid-year)

2.) quality time with the family and relatives

3.) quality time with #waybee

4.) bonding time with my friends and batchmates/colleagues

5.) work schedule (hopefully it'll be a constant one)

6.) improving and enhancing my skills in the field of Information Technology and in the field of Music

7.) learning more about the the act of worship (composing a song of Yours)

8.) praying that I'll be healthy and fit

9.) receive more blessings this month until the end of the year  

Whatever plans You have for me, let Your will be done. :) 

KEVIN PANGILINAN

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Time Limit

One night, I was inside the car taking my "power nap" and one random question just popped out in my mind and asked myself,

"What would you do if it is your last day on earth?"

There are lots and lots of things to do like spending the remaining time with the family, friends or your loved ones to show your deepest gratitude for having them in your life and to show your love to them or eating your favorite food (lutong pambahay perhaps or in Jollibee/McDonalds), watching your favorite shows in TV or having a movie date with someone (romantic setting kumbaga), playing your favorite game in a console or the computer (lalo na kapag patapos na yung game na nilalaro mo) or maybe at night walking around or do stargazing on your roof of your house. Maraming pwedeng gawin, hindi ba?

Most of the people will choose the first option because one of our priorities in life is family and we all know our first priority is God at yun din ang pinili ko, hindi halata na inuna ko siya on the paragraph above. But as we spend our time doing a lot of things, whether it will make us or them happy, do we think that's enough in living our lives to the fullest and that God will be happy too? Parang may kulang eh, diba? 

We might not know when will be our last day on earth. But as we stay longer in this temporary place, we must not forget the One who saved us and redeemed us from the effect of our sins and that's Jesus Christ.

So, how can we live our lives to the fullest? 

Simple! Have TIME by knowing Him more, by reading and loving His word and applying it in your daily life (make it a habit),  by sharing it to your family, friends and loved ones and by praying always, it doesn't matter if your at home or at church or if it is a long or a short one, as long as it comes from your heart.

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity." - Colossians 4:5 (NIV)

As what I've said, we might not know when it will come. So we must start sharing His word and use our days wisely.


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143rd Post - The Real World

Okay, let's talk about living a life in the real world.

When I was in college (4th year), thinking about that word made me feel.. *ugh*, I don't want to earn for a living or I don't want to go to that stage and leave my friends behind or pwede pahinga muna? and a lot more. But when I got my diploma, one question popped out in my mind.. 

WHAT'S NEXT? 

Three months after, I began to know more about the Lord. I was so thankful for having Him in my life and He revealed to me that I must move forward with Him and prepare for the next chapter. Two or four months of job hunting is too long but the Lord continually gave me patience to surpass this part. I began facing challenges (some are unexpected) in between those months but because He told me before that I must prepare, I followed Him and I succeeded (thank You Lord!). I finally found a job that suits me and it's official; I'm now in the real world. Bring it on!

First day of work? Honestly? Ayun, pasaway, I was late and I didn't follow the proper work attire and I was thinking "baka masisante na ako kaagad" but thank God it didn't happen. From there they introduced to me my workplace and I said to myself, "uy Mac." LOL! (short for Macintosh) The following days, I started knowing the entire team and some inside the company  na kahit papa'no you need someone to talked to when you deal with stress. Had my first project on the second week and guess what? Developing a website using PHP (yun oh, I'm so excited and my hands are ready). At that time, I prayed that hopefully, I'll finish this project and will be a regular employee after six months.

From that point, I missed my social life hanging out with my family, friends in school, at church and even inside the subdivision and meeting almost everyday with #waybee. Sabi ko nga, welcome to the real world Kevs and you need to stay focused on what needs to be done every time; as what others say "every second/minute counts". In the bright side, I was so blessed that I've learned a lot of things in the real world like earning and budgeting (just like in the college days), using my breaks wisely (because they assigned me in a graveyard shift) and of course driving on my own.

HERE WE GO!

As the result of working hard, dumating na ang aking inaasam. Thank You Lord for the opportunity and for guiding me in the right path. I'm contented of what I have now and I won't waste it. Nga pala, regular na ako!

"Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you," - Hebrews 13:5

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Blogger Activate!

Muling nagbabalik!

How's your day guys? Pang-ilang beses ko na bang sinabi sa madla that I'm back in blogging? Hmm. Inspired? Motivated? Or napadaan lang? Abangan sa susunod na kabanata.

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What I Love: Music and Choral Singing

MUSIC 

In the past 4 years before I entered chorale singing, the word "MUSIC" is within me and it is where I express my deepest gratitude (to God primarily because of the talents He bestowed in me), my emotions whenever I'm getting tired of everything and after seconds/minutes, my tears will fall, so emotional,ey? and lastly happiness yung tipong pangkatuwaan lang, isang "request" ng song, tutugtugin mo na!

I was so blessed to have these talents bestowed in me.. Lord salamat po talaga!

CHORAL SINGING

 I started to join the group/organization inside the university, my faculty where I finished my 4-year course, the UST One Voice Engineering Chorale.

At first, boses-bata talaga ako nun, although dati naman kumanta na ako sa church with my co-sacristans then as I entered the university and had my first general assembly in the faculty I saw them performing and there I gained my interest to join the org.

After months of training and commitment. I wrote a blog entitled "We Brought Home The Trophy!", that was my first taste of victory. Every year, we welcome the new batch and there I see positive changes in the group, parang ako dati, nung sumali ako. And lastly after the competition (we shouldn't forget this every time we are in on-stage), we never forget Him, our primary inspiration by singing a thanksgiving song that our conductor arranged.

Thank You Lord for having all of them in my entire college life, continue to bless each of them because Lord, we are an offering. :) 

KEVIN PANGILINAN

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Four Compositions And Counting.. :)

It took me almost 6 years to compose all these songs. Hope you enjoy guys!

1st Composition (Of Being Loved By You):

http://kgp81492.tumblr.com/post/332318494/i-im-in-a-solitary-room-dreaded-with-tears-i

2nd Composition (Brightness): 

http://kgp81492.tumblr.com/post/3291195563/another-wms-walang-magawa-sessions-composition

3rd Composition (The Girl):

https://soundcloud.com/kgp81492/the-girl-original

4th Composition (I'll Pray For Your Love):

https://soundcloud.com/kgp81492/ill-pray-for-your-love

First and foremost, I thank You Lord for bestowing me these talents as well as in composing songs. I will surely lift this all up to You. Sa susunod, Kayo naman po ang gagawan ko na kanta bilang pasasalamat, pagbibigay-galang at papuri sa inyo. 

KEVIN PANGILINAN

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Finally Made It!

March 19, 2013 - the much-awaited Baccalaureate Mass in our university, kumbaga para sa'kin eh "checkpoint" ito towards graduation. My sister told me "kailangan mo i-enjoy yan because that event is more awesome than your graduation" and she's absolutely right. That moment when you are writing your thoughts and "thank-you's" in each other's uniforms, humbly stating our pledges and cheering our faculty so loud (nagkaroon kasi ng paligsaan in between colleges/faculties when it comes to cheers, but even though that happened, we're still ONE, it is more fun in our university ika nga!). And of course, hindi mawawala yung fireworks display, we need to see our tuition fees in the air, LOL!. Kidding aside, while recording it in my cellphone, I saw each faces that you could never explain the happiness in them (pero alam ko kasi iisa lang patutunguhan namin but seriously we spent 4-5 years and only God knows and can  count each of our experiences we had inside the four corners of the university). Almighty God, thank You for   that special day, I won't forget this spectacular event. And lastly, we're getting out of the Arch of the Centuries which they call it, the Thomasian Exit Walk. Sobrang saya talaga itong araw na 'to, as if it's your first time riding a rollercoaster, that feeling you can't explain.

April 4, 2013 - graduation entrance and recessions, presentation of candidates for graduation, giving awards to those who worked diligently and stayed so long in the university/school, graduation speeches (which is NOT OBVIOUSLY very long) and the most awaited conferment of degrees (turning of the tassel in the graduation cap). Those were the remarkable moments in our graduation (in my point of view) and of course I was one of 1,213 candidates in our faculty who "patiently" (talaga?!) waiting to call my name at the stage.

As what my profile pictures in Facebook said:

"Natutuwa lang ako sa mga ginawa ko dati nung nag-aaral pa'ko, yung tipong nagfaflashback lahat ang mga pangyayari (paghihirap sa THESIS, NETWORKING at iba pang mga major at pati narin mga minor subjects at pagshishift ng course).

And FINALLY, battling for four years in college is now over. I guess hindi ko na kailangang magdoubt or something because GOD planned this for me. I'm so glad that I'll be wearing my toga and receiving my diploma this graduation.

All of these, I lift up to You, oh GOD because without You, I am nothing"

PANGILINAN, KEVIN GARCIA

B.S. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Batch 2013)

2009-010714

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Review: I'll Pray For Your Love

Another original composition I made before Valentine's Day. As the title says itself  "I will always pray whatever the girl's decision may be." The second stanza of the song happened while we were inside the school (at the bench near the field), we had a lot of conversation then she cried and that moment she can't tolerate the pain she had at the past.

To that "special someone", I'll pray for your love! This is for you:

Verse I

Honestly, I don't know what to do

Staring at the window, thinking of you

Thinking about the good times, makes me glad

And putting all together, "Oh! What a day has passed"

Verse 2

Looking back, there is something wrong

A different conversation, the story's quite so long

Suddenly your heart is aching, then I see your tears are falling

I hold your hand so tight, I hope you're listening

Chorus

Tell me, cry on me

'Cause I'm surely know someday, the pain will set you free

Tell me, cry on me

Whatever your decisions may be, I will pray for your love

Verse 3

Here I am, I'm standing here in front of you

Telling all those words I want to tell you

Missing you and loving you are those words I want to say

"So believe in me, oh baby, are you listening?"

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge

I'll pray for your love... (2x)

(Repeat Chorus 2x)

Keep an eye on my Soundcloud account. 

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Back Once More! :)

I miss this place where I ranted a lot of things (almost quarter of my life were written, talagang written in my blog. Oh, namiss kita BLOGGER, POWERHUG! 

Now I can say these words. I'M BACK! It's back, bringing back the joy in the world of blogging. Daming back no?  

Enjoy! Cheers! :)

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Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013! :)

And I'm back, bringing joy and happiness once more. Let's see..

A week ago, I'm thinking if I will gonna make a blog post (regarding on my New Year's Resolution and reviews all what I've done this year dahil siyempre hindi pa 2013 ngayon). At first, parang ayaw kong gumawa because of being lazy this Christmas season and spending my time with my family and relatives.

I've learned a lot this year 2012 and I'm so blessed even though I'm facing a lot of challenges and problems that made me smile and cry. I agreed on what other people say that this year is an "awesome year" because I know God never leave us alone.

I won't forget this year though. The wonderful experiences, the memories cherished, the triumphs/mini-accomplishments and losses I've made. 

January 2012

"We lift our voices.. we lift our lives, they are Yours, we are an offering". The song we sang after we, the One Voice brought back once more the Himig Tomasino trophy. 

February 2012

Even though this month isn't for me, I'm still blessed. Got enough rest at that time.

March 2012

Finished the year of being a College Junior. One year left and I'm ready to go.

April - May 2012

On-the-job training days. Even though I'm too wasted in this picture, mukhang masaya naman ako developing/designing websites, configuring servers, etc. 

And the moment I came back into His arms, being faithful to His words and used my blessings to honor and please Him. Lord, this coming year. Let Your will be done. Amen.

June - July 2012

The journey of a Thomasian student continues. (Vain much, sorry guys!) LOL.

August 2012

My favorite month of the year. Walang aangal?! The month when I blow my candles. The month when God saved us (me and my mom) from danger. Now I can say that (in this picture) this was my last birthday treat in my college life.

September 2012

Retreat days for the whole batch. Eto, hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan, the joy in our hearts made the days worth remembering. Love you guys. Graduation is near. #4ITC

October 2012

Buckling up, one semester left. Semestral break is on. Grades are fine, thank You Lord. Getting ready for my graduation picture. 

November 2012

All Saint's Day with my family and a bit bonding moments with my cousins. Last semester, let's get it on!

December 2012

Had a field trip/company visits to Cebu and Bohol with my batchmates in IT. It's not just a field trip, I bet to tell you.  

My last "Agape" and "Paskuhan" at UST. I'll gonna miss the lights and the cold breeze while jogging around the field (lalo na kapag may kasama ka) as well as staying late inside the four corners of the university (yung tipong sisitahin ka na ng guard dahil nasa loob ka pa ng UST). And since I'm on my "night schedule", I tend to walk alone from UST to my dorm.

*tick* *tock* *krrrriiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnngggg* say "so long!" 2012 and "hola!" 2013. Let the Lord's will be done and believe in Him (His words) and He'll give your heart's desire. Happy New Year to everyone! 

New Year Resolutions? Abangan! :)

Done With My Compo - The Girl

After 6 months, with God's grace (without Him, I'm nothing), inspired to a girl who's very humble to other people and a lots of chocolates to stay awake (I realize that too much wasn't good also) *laugh*. Anyways, I love making musical compositions, especially when I'm so inspired to someone or maybe a love arrow shot suddenly approaching towards my heart. I wish I can make dozens to my Savior because of what He has done.

The song's all about waiting for the woman's response if she will return that kind of love/admiration to the man. Kung sino ka man, nasa sa'yo din naman ang pasya.. And I guess that response didn't come. *sigh*

"The Girl"

INTRO:

Wooh.. Do..do..doo...

1ST VERSE

A long ago, I met this friend of mine

that brought me back the joy, for just a little while

one day, I'm pretending that "I'm fine" 

but when she looks around, oh what a precious eyes and smile

REF.

the tenderness inside

that made me so alive (baby..)

I'll tell her that one day 

"believe me when I say (this).." 

CHORUS

girl, won't you tell me, that you admire me too, 

I just can't take away this feeling, by the moment I saw you/of being love by you,

girl won't you tell me, that you will love me too, 

and just remember I'll keep on waiting.. dreaming, hoping, praying to be with you.

2ND VERSE

months and days have passed, there's nothing left to do,

Oh, without you, "what am i supposed to do?"

REPEAT REF./CHORUS

CODA:

And just remember, I'll keep on waiting, DREAMING, HOPING, PRAYING to be with you.. :)

Rainy Season

Classes are on, and I feel that I don't want to attend. Hindi naman sa nahihiya ako, o dahil June 7 ngayon and still.. I kept on dwelling the past. I only encountered "lack of focus". Kulang nalang I watched the raindrops falling on the ground asking "why does the rain keep on pulling me down?".

I wish unto the Lord that this won't happen again. But as what He had said in the bible. "Follow him, and he'll give what your heart's desire". So there are still a lot of obstacles I need to surpass. Making the most effort to God and loving Him so tender will give you land (blessings).

Next week, mawawalan din ito eh and I always remember that He's beside me and He won't let me go.

KEVIN PANGILINAN

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Noon Walk

That was the day I applied in a company somewhere in Pasig. Pababa na ako ng jeep nun and I saw an old woman who's also heading near in my destination, then a sudden shower came in. She doesn't have an umbrella and she's carrying some grocery items and pasalubong (on both hands). Then I told her to draw near in my umbrella so that she won't get wet. I wish that I could help her on her way but the rain stopped and she say "thank you for that!".


Then ayun nga, I was rushing in to submit the resume and take the exam in the company I want but the security told me that I'll wait for their message to come (LORD, let this message sent to me! Please! *beg*).


So I went out of the building and called for taxi, then the taxi driver is very vigilant baka daw mahuli siya then he told me in a harsh manner sakay!. So I hopped in the car and he suddenly explained why he was like that.


T'was a sharing happened in between us, I was like.. (Maalaala Mo Kaya.. *laugh*). I shared what I've learned about traffic violations then we arrived in personal and spiritual conversations kahit di ko siya masyadong kilala, GO lang, I know nothing's wrong when it comes to that. I was so blessed that the man whom I talked with because has done good things in his family. While he discussed his personal life, I prayed that he will be blessed by God. That the bonding with his only daughter will be so tight. And that his faith will be stronger than before.


His name is "Mang Ruben", MABUHAY KA! *smile*


KEVIN PANGILINAN
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Youth Camp (Part 1)

June 1, 2012

Had a glorious day at the Mimosa Park, Clarkfield, Pampanga. Thanks to my ever beloved pastors and elders who made this event possible, even though we arrived to late. *laugh*

My heart says that I want to go in that place because I want to know more about Him and to praise/worship Him (hindi naman swimming ang hinabol ko, but I arrived late so I don't have problem with that). Hours after, our program started.

Our pastor preached about rebellion, it is an act in which you are against to the person or opposing something in an authority (e.g. when your parents tell you to follow the rules but you always keep on complaining which is considered as an act of rebellion, another one is not following the ten commandments which is also against the will of the Lord). She added that we, the children of God, must set our minds and hearts to Him for He shall give you a lot of blessing to come in your life and of course love and obey Him and your parents. The pastor also said about the difference between secular and non-secular (Christian songs). One of the songs that I always played in my mind is "The Greatest Love of All" wherein based on the lyrics "learning to love YOURSELF, is the greatest love of all" which is too selfish to say, isn't it? He doesn't want us to be selfish (I was about to internalize at that time), it is against the "Greatest Commandment" that the Lord said. God called us because we want to sacrifice our life to Him with all the worships and praises we uttered in our mouth. That very night after preaching His wonderful word. All of us were delivered from spirits that we inappropriately obtained in our hearts. I thank GOD for His presence which I always keep in touch with Him. I enjoyed also on that day because I played my instruments to rejoice and sing praise and worship songs. 

June 2, 2012

All of us devoted to Him, hindi mawawala ang pagsamba sa Kanyang pangalan. We devoted about what we had delivered yesterday. Then after the devotion, we headed to a place then our coordinator divided our camp into 2 teams. We won because we followed His way, no matter what hindrance comes in your way, we keep on holding on with the presence of His name, there is a time that we fall down from but God helps us to stand up, continue the adventure and finish it. After the activity, she discussed every meaning of every station (the game is divided into 7 stations). I was blessed in this kind of activity because hindi lang siya pang-teamwork, it gave us values. 

Then we headed back to the church to eat our lunch and continue the program. I loved our first activity in the church (2 teams as usual) which we pass the "yantok" or stick on  our co-competitors. The last activity was played from the other team, suddenly it was on-hold. We ate dinner and that night came where we had a session about the role of music in the kingdom of God, which I am related in this kind of matter, I kept on gratifying His will because He gave me such a wonderful talent. 

-End of Part 1-

KEVIN PANGILINAN

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