A Filipina Mom Blogger

Congrats Hannah for winning the

Her winning entry is here. In the event, that Hannah won in another Real Leaf Contest, the runner-up will be the winner.

Hannah, Please email me your complete name, address and contact information.

“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.”

Perhaps if we try to keep her spirit alive in our own daily struggles, we would realize that she did not really just leave us. She is in our dreams of having a government that works, that makes justice and a decent life accessible to every citizen. She is an inspiration on so many levels.

For those who have lost loved ones, their lives continue to live on in our hearts, in our memories, through our work and advocacy. This blog is a testament to my love for my son, to my father, my mom and two brothers who have gone before my dad. By being of service, I keep their memories alive.

I looked up to Cory Aquino for having the courage to fight a dictator and restore a democracy. I am forever grateful for that.

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A flurry of activities, eye bags, and a dire lack of sleep is a daily fare the past two weeks. I thought to myself “The husband is not pleased with my busy schedule”. As you might know now, I am the project editor of blogwatch.ph, a new media initiative for May 2010 elections. To add to that, I got hired effective January 18, 2010 as Features editor for the Philippine Online Chronicles, an alternative online media of which I am so proud to be part of and so with 9 other new contributing editors.
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I have been swamped lately with our interviews of presidential candidates in blogwatch.ph. One of these candidates, JC de los Reyes of Ang Kapatiran party moved me so much. Let me make it clear. I am not supporting a presidential candidate as of the moment. But I like JC de los Reyes, the humble person and public servant, and pretty much how I felt when I met Nick Perlas that I even wrote about his views on new politics. These are competent but not too popular presidential candidates. Well, not yet because they are not given a chance by the Filipino people and more so with media. JC de los Reyes was not invited to the de La Salle forum or even the upcoming January 14 Romulo debate in AIM. But really, these presidential candidates have the compassion, the vision and the clear platform. Truly new politics. It frustrates me that traditional media do not give the same media mileage given to Manny Villar, Gibo Teodoro, Dick Gordon etc. Let the electorate decide not those stupid surveys to bring in ratings or brisk sales.
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“Hope never abandons you; you abandon it” George Weinberg

The new year always promises hope for all of us. Hoping for something is personal to us. Aside from being the project editor for Blogwatch.ph (a bloggers’ new media initiative for Election 2010), I was offered an opportunity to work as Features Editor for Philippine Online Chronicles. I’ve never been an editor in my life but I have the drive and passion. I hope for many things on a personal level to keep me on track for 2010.

1. I hope to continue my healthy lifestyle and keep my weight to my ideal limit (not beyond 125 pounds). Right now I hover between 124-126 lbs but maybe it is due to the muscles developed during weight lifting. A relaxed and productive mind starts with a healthy body so being fit and right is my number 1 priority. I need to take care of myself first and foremost, and the rest follows.

2. I hope for clarity.

When I am caught in the midst of an experience, it is easy to forget that there is a Plan. Sometimes all I can see is today. I hope for a perspective whenever I undergo confusing, difficult learning times.

3. I hope for balance.

Sometimes I can get too obsessed with work because I love it so much. I need to seek balance. Balance emotions with reason. Balance giving with receiving. Alternate work with play, business with personal activities. Juggle responsibilities to others with responsibilities to ourselves.

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