None of these shall move me

I:

Discouragements and failures

were hindering our way

As we choose to walk straight forward

The enemy will say

"This is not what you'd be doing,

go and turn around, 

don't continue and just quit

You can't win the race you have"

II:

When fears and doubts hold us back

From what God wants us to do

Let us seek His mighty guidance

And trust the plan He shew

The abilities we have 

Should be used unto His will

With conviction of the Spirit may we say

Chorus:

But none of these shall move me

Like a tree that's rooted and no storm shall ever drown

Let us serve the Lord with joy and humility of mind

By the power of His grace, let us stand.

III:

He has called us for His glory

Let us stand firm for the truth

Be the vessels unto honor, 

Equipped for the Master's use

Off'ring all our lives

Serving for His praise

Let's be faithful till the end of all our days

Music and Lyrics by:

Graciela Yrad Doniza

3rd Composition (2018)

He hears you

I

This world can be a place

Where no one will listen

Where tears are unseen

And voices are unheard

Sometimes no one will notice

The pain we feel inside

But I know there's Someone out there

Who sees your silent cry

CHORUS

He hears you, He listens

Though your mouth is shut unopened

He sees your painful cry

He hears you, He listens

Though the world will turn the back

Just run to Him and He will understand

II

You are never alone

There's a Friend who listens

A church to run to

A family to love you

He has given all these people

To stay along your side

So have courage and keep going

Have faith for He is God

CHORUS

He hears you, He listens

Though your mouth is shut unopened

He sees your painful cry

He hears you, He listens

Though the world will turn the back

Just run to Him and He will understand

Music and Lyrics by:

Graciela Yrad Doniza

2nd Composition (2018)

PARENTS versus MILLENNIALS 

                   Whenever we, millennials, feel sick or in pain, the most common thing our parents say is "Yan! Kaka-computer mo!" or whenever we face a certain situation, parents or adults tend to say "Alam mo ba nung panahon namen... ganto... ganyan...". These are just a few examples of the generation gap that we have between us and our parents. Let's just think of it -- Why are they saying these things? Is it generation shaming? Or are we really parting ways to what they think is good for us? 
            Generation shaming is what I can call a "trend" for most adults nowadays. It is an issue where older generations view millenials as unmotivated, narcissistic and other entitlements. Yes! These words can be painful, but let's open our minds. Maybe all or some of them are true. Let's reflect. Are they really shaming us, or we are doing something shameful that they are just describing us? 
             Let's look around and see if what they are telling is true. Well, in my own perception, most of them are. Most millennials, especially teenagers are less productive because of Social Media and other gadgets. Research says that a huge number of teenagers are spending 4 or more hours a day on Social Media and/or games, and are becoming less productive  in school works and other chores. 
               I'm encouraging my fellow millennials to read between the lines. Older generations already lived a much longer life than us. They already have tons of experiences in life. And I believe that they only want what's best for us. Their words can be hurtful and harsh but let's just be understanding. Instead of taking these as "shaming", let us just receive them as a challenge to improve our generation.
             If we do not want to be put to shame, then let's strive on doing better than them. Let's prove them wrong! Be the "Pag-asa ng bayan", Dr. Jose Rizal is pertaining us to. FIGHTING, MILLENNIALS!

Footprints in the Sand

I
Walking on the seashore, 
leaving footprints behind.
Two pairs of footprints,
I know You're by my side.

II
But when my darkest times arrive,
One set of footprints' there
It bothered me too much
I thought You weren't there.

Chorus
There's only one set of footprints in the sand, 
I don't understand Why 
when I needed You most, Lord
You would leave me behind.
There's only one set of footprints in the sand, 
I don't understand Why
when I needed You most, Lord
You would leave me behind.

II
He replied My child, 
My precious child,
I love you
and would not leave you sad.
During the times of your troubles and freight,
It was then that I held you,
carried and healed you.

Chorus
There's only one set of footprints in the sand, 
I don't understand Why 
when I needed You most, Lord
You would leave me behind.
There's only one set of footprints in the sand, 
I don't understand Why
when I needed You most, Lord
You would leave me behind.

Music and lyrics by: 
Graciela Yrad Doniza 
An adaptation of the poem
"Footprints in the sand"

1st Composition (2015)

Growing up in the family of TEACHERS

        Growing up in the family of teachers is a gift. You have help from almost every subjects. You've got a free tutor, free instructors and many more of which most parents need to spent their money on for their children. 

         But growing up in the family of teachers can also be a downfall. People may think that your sister as your teacher will be bias in giving you grades or similar. That your achievements are just results of unfairness. 

       Being surrounded with teachers in the family is a mixture of roses and thorns. But happiness and contentment depend on your perspective and how you deal with it.

Graciela Yrad Doniza

           Valiant, fortitude, adventurous, demure, ethereal, merciful, a bit sassy, spontaneous, sort of reckless, not-your-typical teenage girl -- I am all of these. 

               I am the youngest daughter in our family so I basically grew up having almost everything I needed. People look at me with very high expectations... causing me to feel pressure pumping through my veins. But  I am used to it now.

            Growing up with a christian family is a blessing. I have spiritual and moral guidance side by side so I can say that I am raised very well, but that doesn't mean that I am a perfect daughter. (because there is no such thing as that)

             I am unconsciously competitive. I am atelophobic... I would rather choose to do nothing than do something incorrectly. I am an ambivert. I socialized depending on my mood. At times, I can be Miss Congeniality. Other times, I am as quiet as Ferb. I tend to procrastinate a lot (I am making this, this night, the night before the deadline) but I still try to manage things 'perfectly' while cramming. 

            So, that sums up everything! WELCOME TO MY BLOG!