Tonight as my family light up the Serenity Fireworks Fountains of Peace, Harmony,Serenity, Unity , Friendship, Love, I will affirm the good things for the New year 2007. I will offer a prayer, wait and expect good things to happen to me and my loved ones. Whenever I wonder what is coming, I tell myself [...]
After having an early dinner, Butch dragged all of us to the SM Mall of Asia. Knowing there are fireworks display at 7:00 PM every fridays and saturdays, the idea of sipping coffee and watching the outdoors fireworks display sounded like a swell idea. Just as we sat down on our chairs in the UCC [...]
The overwhelming response to the episode, “Positibo ang Pinoy” in ABS CBN “Salamat Dok” shows the wide coverage of the show not only in the Philippines but in the USA , Australia, Saudi Arabia or wherever the Filipino Channel is . Right after my 15 minute segment, I checked my phone and to my [...]
One of the Christmas presents I gave the two girls is a BLESSING BOX, an idea I got from Darcie Sims’ The Blessing Box tip. And no, I don’t think it’s Oprah’s original idea.
Inside this little box, are tiny messages and reminders of the joys and blessings of my life. Instead of keeping a [...]
Christmas Day has just begun. The season flows. Magic is in the air. The girls are giddy after gift opening. The hubby is mushy and romantic. It’s a wonderful start of the day. For others, the holidays can be lonely and difficult. You are not the exception if you find yourselves facing a less-than-ideal [...]
Twas the month before Christmas
and I dreaded the days,
That I knew I was facing –
the holiday craze.
The stores were all filled
with holiday lights,
In hopes of drawing customers
by day and by night.
As others were making their holiday plans,
My heart was breaking – I couldn’t understand.
I had lost my dear child a few years before,
And [...]
(Luijoe’s last Christmas in 1999, Baguio City)
Christmas is a special time of year. Although shiny decorations and twinkling lights are the window dressing for this exciting festivity, it is the warmth and love of family and friends that make the holiday season so memorable. However, it can be a painful time for those experiencing the [...]
Like Abe mentioned in his blog, it was the longest EB ever for me. I went home midnight. I thought I was only going to stay for 1 hour. Anyway, thanks to the following bloggers for the goodies and treats.
Marc and Gail for the candy treats and bookmark calendar
Aldrin and Leah Santos for the pens
Abe [...]
It’s December 22, 1996. My 10 year old Lauren sick with asthma comforted herself by writing her first journal entry at personal website at the worldkids.net project. Inspired by an online friend, Hayley , she started “Lauren’s Journal”. It continues to be shown at the worldkids.net because the domain owners believe it [...]
This is about me ( a Filipina mom) and my journey to a "new normal" after the death of Luijoe , my beautiful 6 year old son. Recovery is a work in progress.... read more?
