About Joyce

I’m a new novelist, and my goal is to publish my stories to the world! ;-) I love books, and writing is my passion…

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This blog consists of two languages: English and Filipino.

If you want to read the Filipino posts, look under this category Pinoy and everything else

All the other categories and posts are written in English. Included therein are the following categories, which are also accessible through the menu bar on top of the page:

Happiness is

I’ve realized that…

Quotes

Poems

Songs Composed

My Diary

The Inspirer’s Wisdom

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I bare my nakedness to the world that the world may see who I am; not the mask that hides my flaws, not the mask that hides my beauty. I bask in the light and I TAKE OFF THE MASK!

Thanks for dropping by! You can email me at itakeoffthemask(at)yahoo.com or simply leave a comment below.

The video above is from a song I’ve composed. I hope it makes you smile!

Joyce is an auditor-CPA turned freelance writer, blogger, novelist and music enthusiast! She loves early mornings, chatting over a cup of coffee, walking along the beach, and singing her heart out with her best buddies.

MY LIFE STATEMENT

I will go through this life only once,

and I shall have but one chance to live;

Not all people will like me,

others may even despise me,

as I may not be easily understood;

Yet I will take this chance to live,

and I will reach out in ways I know;

I will love those whom I can,

and I will strive to understand them more;

Not all days will bring me sunshine,

so I will rejoice also for the rain;

Not every endeavor will be a success,

but I will savor the victories I achieve;

Not all dreams I dream will be mine,

but in time new dreams will fill my heart,

and as from a star those hopes will propel me forward

doing everything the best way I know I can;

No fear shall trample me whatsoever,

though some tasks seem to outweigh my strength;

I will only do what I have to do,

and God will take care of the rest!

MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS in LIFE:

I was able to fly a kite for the first time
I was able to see fireflies!
I was able to finally talk to my dad whom I feared since I was a child. I was able to kiss him and hug him and tell him how much I loved him. I was able to do these things just a few months before he unexpectedly died.
I was able to have a boyfriend.
I was able to break up with my boyfriend!
I was able to put up a coffee shop
I was able to close down that coffee shop because it did not click!
I was able to write my first screenplay
I was able to win as finalist in a national contest for that screenplay
I was able to write my second screenplay
I was able to lose a contest for that screenplay
I was able to sing infront of a large crowd, not minding whether they’d throw tomatoes at me or not!
I was able to ride aboard a plane for the first time
I was able to ride a motorbike for the first time
I was able to connect with people again, and make them feel how I love them
I was able to inspire a kid who wanted to be an accountant like me!
I was able to touch lives through my writing
I was able to speak in a kindergarden graduation and later on congratulate each little hand wherein lies the future of my beloved nation
I was able to understand little by little how much God really loves me
I was able to see the beautiful person deep within me, waiting to shine and dance and live and fly I was able to open my own website and connect with hundreds of people from all over the world
I was able to accept my flaws, and love myself just the same
I was able to hope again and dream again, trusting that dream would help me touch and inspire more lives than I’ve ever hoped it could.

THINGS I ENJOY:

1. Coffee
2. Chocolate
3. Early mornings, sunrises
4. Books
5. Music
6. Fried chicken
7. A drizzle
8. Computer games
9. Movies
10. Musicales, concerts
11. Paintings
12. Taking pictures of beautiful sceneries and simple folks
13. Taking a walk
14. Molding clay models
15. Traveling
16. Cute objects
17. Gardening
18. Time alone
19. Time with friends and loved ones
20. Christmas
21. Halloween
22. Lamp posts
23. Kangkong with bagoong
(a kind of vegetable with shrimp paste)
24. Cooking popcorn
25. Sea shells, picking up seashells

We are all Inspirers,

We need only to take off the Mask and See the BEAUTY and the POWER within,

Take Off That Mask!

It’s time to reinvent yourself…

Share This and Inspire Others!

Paula

June 3rd, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Dear Jocelyn

I wish I was surrounded by people who share your heart and your thoughts. I have been through very big trauma and every day I look forward to reading your thoughts as they resonate with what I feel deep inside. Only, I have lost my heart and I can not seem to get it back. I pray everday for God to help me find it again. This earthly world can be very cruel and I am getting tired of getting up after the punch.

thank you for being there! I wish I had a friend like you.

Jocelyn Soriano

June 4th, 2008 at 12:02 am

Paula, even if we have not seen each other yet, I believe that with God’s help, we can really start to be friends. I know that God is with you and He will help you and never give up until you find comfort in His heart, where we can all find rest from all the burdens of this life. I may write some words of inspiration, but it is He who really speaks to us inside and inflames our soul to know that even in our darkest sorrows, God does not leave us alone but embraces us where we are. God bless you and keep you in His Love!

Dorene

August 4th, 2008 at 5:02 am

Dear Jocelyn,

I stumbled upon your blog by chance while surfing the net. I just want to say, all your entries are very encouraging and inspiring. They help to uplift my days in office. I like the Life Statement too. Thank you.

August 4th, 2008 at 5:38 am

Thanks for dropping by Dorene do let me know if there is anything I could do to be of more service to readers like you. Enjoy the day!

Ariel

December 23rd, 2008 at 12:03 pm

Hi,

Sorry, I should have posted my comments here. Anyway, it was written under 101 Ways to Make Money.

pollen

December 13th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

ms jocelyn,

u know what?..when my boyfriend left me , it feels like i was totally dead and out of this world, all im doing is to cry, trying myself to be strong but i dont know how… one day i thought of surfing the net..searching for some advices of being a broken hearted person.. and yureka!! i got your site…it made me feels so comftable it gives me strength and it inpires me a lot… and everytime i log in i always visit your site to see if there something new posts and publication…i thank you so much ms jocelyn…. im looking forward to know you better… thanks a lot!!! mOre power and Godbless!!

Joyce

December 13th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

@Pollen - I’m also happy you were able to come here, Pollen! God bless you

pollene

December 14th, 2009 at 2:45 pm

thank you again ms jocelyn.. i would like to ask if you have also a book of itakeoffthemask?…if yes, may i know the bookstores?..thank you!!

December 14th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

Hi Pollene! I’m very happy to hear you want a book of I TAKE OFF THE MASK! I was not yet able to publish one as of today, but I will surely let you know once it is available! For now, I have some compilations of certain articles in pdf format at the ‘free downloads’ portion of the blog. You can see it at the header

December 15th, 2009 at 1:23 pm

yes ms jocelyn thank you soo much… i will for it… just inform me, so that i can purchase then..thank you!!! Godbless!!

Corinne Rodrigues

January 10th, 2010 at 9:45 pm

Hi Jocelyn
Your site keeps getting better! Wishing you all that’s good in the new year.
Corinne

January 11th, 2010 at 9:32 am

@Corinne Rodriguez - Hi Corinne! Thanks, and I wish you the same. I’ve been to your blog and I hope to read more from you

Mesila 333

January 13th, 2010 at 7:55 pm

You really need to have a more positive attitude.

January 13th, 2010 at 7:57 pm

That above comment was sarcasm…which is a thing you probably would not grasp the concept of, somehow…

Pamela

January 14th, 2010 at 2:18 am

thank you so much for being such an inspiration to a lot of women. i owe this site “big time!” i noticed tears falling down my face as i begin to read line after line. it feels so good.

January 14th, 2010 at 9:54 am

@Pamela - I feel good reading your comment as well, you’re very much welcome! Do keep in touch

Rhicce

January 18th, 2010 at 12:18 am

Hi Joyce. I was browsing the net trying to look for quotes about God answering our prayers. And I was brought to your page. I love your site. Very inspiring. ‘Will always visit this for your new post and beautiful articles. Please allow me to repost some of your articles, as I would also like other people, friends of mine to be inspired through your words of wisdom:) Godbless you!

January 18th, 2010 at 2:01 pm

@Rhicce - Hello, Rhicce! I’m really glad you’ve discovered my blog, see you around

Elisabet

January 19th, 2010 at 8:29 am

joyce - I stumble upon your site purely by mistake but was taken by your life statement and things you like. Although reading your words of inspiration brought tears to my eyes, it gives me comfort that I am not all alone.

January 19th, 2010 at 9:15 am

@Elisabet - I’m glad you stumbled upon my blog, Elisabet! You are right, you are not alone. Keep in touch, okay?

Jewel

March 6th, 2010 at 10:18 am

Ms. Jocelyn,

I’m so proud of you. I was accidentally searching for some story about pain and i found your site…”) I am new here but today and for the rest of my life,i will always look to your website and read more and more about your publication.
I hope that God will shower you more blessings for the year and for the future..

March 6th, 2010 at 10:20 am

hi ms. joyce

March 6th, 2010 at 10:29 am

Hi Jewel! I’m glad you’ve stumbled at my blog Thanks for commenting here, and I do look forward to keeping in touch… have a nice day!