AN EXTRAVAGANT BACHELORETTE WISH LIST: Things that I don't really need but can wish for =)

1. A Travel/ Flight Gift Card


One Sky Jet Gift Card
$50,000 up to $10 million

One Sky Jet passengers can purchase charter flights using prepaid cards. Flights seat up to 13, and feature flat-screen TVs, chef-prepared meals, and a masseuse and aesthetician (for facials and spa treatments). Prices range from $20,000 (for New York to Miami and back) to $75,000 for a round-trip flight from New York to London. Now, this is the way to travel!

Just make sure your gift card is loaded! (www.onesky.com)

2. Manolo Blahnik Black & White Patent Leather Shoe Pumps

Php15,920 ($338)

When I was a kid, my one and only Lolo Max used to tease me a lot. It brings him joy and fulfillment whenever he makes me cry! That's how much he loves me.

I have a lot of memories of him and even remember him through a number of great things - including his suave and distinct fashion sense! One of his best chic piece was his signature black and white patent leather shoes which looks so much of Manolo Blahnik's sweet twin... Of course, it's flat and wide ~ fitted for real men like my grandpa! ;) I definitely don't need this one. It just reminds me of him.

3. A Jollibee (fast food restaurant) Franchise ~ Lowie-inspired (PINOY na PINOY!)

How much is the investment required for a Jollibee restaurant?

The financial requirement depending on the final store size and facilities ranges from Php 15 to 30 Million "ONLY".

4. Family Get Away at Villa Feltrinelli

A fun and splendid time in Italy: to visit and catch up with a good family friend.

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.....50....100...

What a list! And to think that I'm not yet done with it! It's nice to desire for extravagant things like these. But, at the end of the day, you need to check your heart if your purpose and motive to achieve such things are in its rightful place.

This was supposed to be a list just for fun. But, while browsing each number, I realized that I don't really need these things. Sure, they are lovely stuffs! Who doesn't want to travel the world in comfort and style? To have your personal chef prepare your favorite cuisine? To invest in a sure hit franchising business? Wear your Manolos which remind you of your grandpa? And to have a sweet vaca with your family and visit a friend?

All these things are great but at the end of the day it's all a matter of the HEART. God wants us to desire greater things but the question is: Is it in line with His will, His heart and plan for you? 2009 brought me wonderful things. Things that my thoughts and imaginations hoped and dreamed of. You know what, they even surpassed all my wildest prayers and longings! They were all perfect because a perfect God made all the impossibilities - POSSIBLE! Can't wait for what's in store for me and my loved ones this 2010! His timing and ways are always perfect!

[For now, this is just a fun "wish list" but we'll never know where God will take and lead me next. ;) ]

-trust and have faith for greater things-

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:11-13)