Family is Love...

need I say more?!?

Happy Holidays everyone!

What Matters Most

I just want to share this song..

What Matters Most
by Kenny Rankin



It's not how long we held each other's hand
What matters is how well we loved each other
It's not how far we travelled on our way
Of what we found to say
It's not the spring you see, but all the shades of green

It's not how long I held you in my arms
What matters is how sweet the years together
It's not how many summertimes we had to give to fall
The early morning smiles we tearfully recall
What matters most is that we loved at all.

It's not how many summertimes we had to give to fall
The early morning smiles we tearfully recall
What matters most is that we loved at all.

What matters most is that we loved at all.


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I heard this song again 2 weeks ago when I went on a retreat. Yes, I admit I cried when I heard it back then but then, it's now making me smile.

I love you...
and I will always will.

:)

Thank you!

I haven't said this often but I thank you for always being there...
For being with me through thick or thin..
For guiding me to what is right and what is not.

I thank you for giving me life...
For showing me love...
For showing me the right thing to do at the right time.

I thank you for giving me this beautiful day...
For family and friends...
For showing me the right path.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart...
For without you, I am nothing.
For without you, I will not be able to surpass these trials.

Thank you & I love you... :)

Believe

I believe in miracles.

I believe in the goodness of each and everyone of us.

Even when there's this dark shadow, luring over someone.. there's always still a light shining at the end.

I believe in people changing... to what is good and what is right...
to what is just and what is fair for everyone concerned.

It may not be this time that's the right time, but sometime soon, it will happen.

You just got to believe.

:)

Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo the Late Bloomer is a book that Celo took home today. While waiting for his turn in the barbershop, we read this together to pass the time.

This is a book by Robert Kraus, José Aruego (Illustrator)

Leo couldn't do anything right.
He couldn't read.
He couldn't write.
He couldn't draw.
He was a sloppy eater.
And he never said a word.

"What's the matter with Leo?" asked Leo's father.
"Nothing." said Leo's mother.
"Leo is just a late bloomer."
"Better late than never," thought Leo's father.

Every day Leo's father watched him for signs of blooming.
And every night Leo's father watched him for signs of blooming.

"Are you sure Leo's a bloomer?"asked Leo's father.
"Patience." said Leo's mother.
"A watched bloomer doesn't bloom."

So Leo's father watched television instead of Leo.

The snows came.
Leo's father wasn't watching.
But Leo still wasn't blooming.

The trees budded.
Leo's father wasn't watching.
But Leo still wasn't blooming.

Then one day, in his own good time, Leo bloomed!
He could read!
He could draw!
He ate neatly!
He also spoke.
And it wasn't just a word.
It was a whole sentence.
And that sentence was...

"I made it!"

:)

Chuck's I'm Sorry

Here's an excerpt from Gossip Girl's Season 5, Episode 6: I am Number 9 that made me cry.

I love you Chuck Bass!

An Angel Here on Earth

I wrote this post way back in August 1, 2011. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish it and publish it...

I met her way back in college.

She was one of my classmates in my majoring classes of Communication Arts in DLSU.

We were from different groups or social circles. Totally different. Must be because we were not from the same block.

Nevertheless, she has this certain image of being a "party girl". Yes, that's what me & my friends used to call her in our group as that's the exact image that exudes from her.

She's petite, pretty and thin. If looks could kill, you would really think she goes to party everyday after school as she almost always goes to school with her hair done, make-up and all.

Not sure if it was true, but I heard somewhere that she wakes up super early to get this all done before classes.. and yeah, I am the complete opposite as I go to school still have my hair wet from the quick shower I did to prevent being late. LOL.

But yeah, I admit. I'm one of those people who judged her from her looks. Little did I know, that whatever you see on the outside doesn't really reflect how good she is on the inside.

And yeah, I just realized how it was really a loss for not knowing her then.

Flash forward to 10 years later...

Who would have known that a social network like Facebook, would let me know the real her?

It was really quite ironic for somebody who was thin back in college watching a reality show on tv about weight loss. Well, this show got me talking to her and we were cheering for this certain Filipino obese-chef contestant (now all muscular and thin, LOL). This I believed, was the start of the friendship.

I understand we still may not be that close, but I learned a lot from this mere acquaintance back in college. I realized that she's one tough woman... and I learned how to be strong despite of all the challenges I've encountered and have a strong faith in God.

Maj, thank you for all the support you have provided.
You don't know how much it meant to me.

That is why I consider you as one of my angels here on earth.

I wish you well in everything.. especially your health. I still may not understand God's plan in why I have to undergo all of this, but it sure made me stronger.


I woke up this morning and saw a Facebook post from her account. Her brother Jyle announced that she passed away and provided information as to where the wake will be held.

To say that I was shocked, is an understatement! I'm completely, utterly devastated with the news! I've been crying my heart out since 7am... yes, I am crying.

I'm crying because I lost a good friend. A friend that I only knew through a social network. A friend who reached out to me in deepest, darkest hour and offered comfort to me to look at the bright things in life. A friend who prayed for my healing.

And now she's gone...

I wasn't even able to publish that post I wrote way back in August for her to know how grateful I was for her help. :(

Maj, I may never get to know you more now but nevertheless, I'm deeply grateful for the friendship. I'm lucky to say that at one point in my life, I have gotten to know you and you have touched my life.

Again, thank you for reaching out to me. As I've said before, you're an angel here on earth... but now you're a real angel.

Rest in peace, Maj Guanzon. You will truly be missed.

4 Things I'm Grateful that I Accomplished Today - 10/19/2011

1. Applied for an internship as a Video VA. Got a big chance of getting in.
2. Watched my weekly dose of Gossip Girl & Dexter.
3. Successfully moved the root directory of my Wordpress site to a different directory.
4. Helping Celo with his Math homework.

Dear Ex

I got inspired by this trending topic in Twitter yesterday. Who would have known that the first thing that will greet me Facebook will be a message from an ex?

Dear Ex,

In all honesty, I'd like us to be friends.

However, if being friends with you will cause issues with your current girlfriend who stole you from me, I'd rather not be friends with you.

For one, I have ultimate respect on relationships.

So, really, even if it would be nice to get even for once, I'd rather not do it.

Despite of whatever past we had, we may have some similarities in our life. We both have a son and we're both not married.

Well, these are the only facts I know. I didn't keep tabs on you anymore.

In all honesty, I am all for friendship. Remember, I even took the initiative to add you up. Nevertheless, you didn't confirm my invite. But rather, you sent me a message using a different account telling me that you can't add me because you're current flame/mother of your kid will get jealous.

Well, my dear, I don't want to burst your bubble. As much as I would like to be friends with you again and know how you're doing in your state of affairs right now, I'd rather not do it.

I have no intentions on becoming friends with benefits with you nor hide in the shadows of whatever account you have.

And really, even if I just got out of a painful relationship, I will NOT for the life of me need a man for the sake of having one.

Or to get revenge to the other person who caused me harm.

I am not desperate. (like other women are..)

Or say that we really loved each other before.. that I will fight for you whatever it takes.. (even if I will step on people's toes.. hell, I'm single.. and you're not married, I don't care even if you live together)

Even if I'm 30 and I have an almost 5 year old son, I don't feel I need another man to complete me.

I'm fabulous as I am. Because really, I don't feel expired.

I can live my life without a man.

So let's just keep it this way. I'd rather be at peace.. with myself, with my son and with the world.

And truth is, even if I loved you way back when, I'll be truly happy for you even more if you give the same value and respect to your own little family.

So please dear ex, kindly understand that by doing this, I'm saving a family.. married or not with the mother of your kid, know your responsibilities, own up to it and become a good father and good "husband".


Sincerely,

Aries Woman - Aries Female, Aries Girl Personality Traits, Characteristics Profile of Aries Women

Guess what? That's me...

Aries Woman - Aries Female, Aries Girl Personality Traits, Characteristics Profile of Aries Women

and yeah, I'm proud to be an Aries Woman!

Davao Friends

I'm blessed with lots of friends who love me dearly.

Who would have thought that I'll find wonderful people on the Internet?

Yes, my world has evolved online... from meeting that special someone, to having cool workmates to having a good set of friends online who I consider my sisters too.

These 3 people are one of the reasons why I will keep on coming back to Davao...


and why I will consider Davao my 2nd home.

Thank you for always being there for me..

I will surely come back again!!!

Life Choices

Life is all about making choices. Choosing between different options that await your ultimate decision. By not choosing, you have already made a decision..

This has been a long overdue realization for me. And now I want to make that choice.

I choose to be happy.
I choose to be at peace.
And I choose to be the only one.

If you're not there to make that decision, I therefore present my own.

I want to live a full life without any negativity. I choose NOT to destroy any relationships. I want to have a normal, complete family.

I choose to live my life.

I love you and will always be loving you. It's just that I need to take care of myself again... to love myself... to live.

And the best thing about this experience is I will learn to live again. :)

Paborito

Ang anak kong si Marcelo ay may paboritong laruan. Siya ay si Green Bear.



Mahal na mahal niya ang berdeng oso na to.

Hindi ko alam baket pero sa lahat ng laruan, ito ang pinakamamahal niya. Kahit na magkaron siya ng iba (ang totoo sandamakmak na ang laruan dito sa bahay), pagdating ng gabi.. isa lang ang binabalik-balikan...

si Green Bear pa rin.

Nakakatuwang isipin na may mga bagay-bagay na darating sa iyong buhay na pawang mapanlinlang. Yung tipong darating pero alam mong panandaliang aliw lang. Oo, masaya ka at meron ka nito. Pero pagkatapos ay mapagsasawaan mo din at kakalimutan.

Dahil hindi lahat ng bagay na ito ay makapagbibigay sayo ng saya at lungkot . Hindi lahat ng bagay na ito ay tumabi sayo sa hirap at ginhawa. At lalung-lalo ng hindi lahat ng bagay na ito ay makakaintindi sa tunay mong pagkatao.

Kung kaya't ngayon naiintindihan ko na kung baket.

ako pala ang Green Bear ng buhay mo... :)

Magmahal ka ng tama

Walang masamang magmahal. Ang totoo.. napakasarap magmahal. Pero isaayos ito.

Hindi porke't nagmamahal ka, ito ay tama. Lumugar ka. Hindi lahat ng pagmamahal ay tama kaya nga may bawal na pag-ibig.

Baket nga ba nagiging bawal?

• Kung may asawa na ang iyong kalaguyo.. magtigil ka na.
• Kung may girlfriend yung tao, maghunus-dili ka. Hindi mo kelangan karirin ang pag-agaw. Matakot ka sa karma teh!
• Kung may asawa't anak -- lalo kang mahiya. Pampanira ka ng pamilya.

Hindi sa ako ay nagmamalinis.. pero kahit na gaano ko kamahal ang tao, pero alam kong masaya na siya sa piling ng iba, masaya na rin ako. Hindi ko ikakaila na iniisip ko siya paminsan-minsan at winiwish ko na sana ako ang babaeng yun.. pero ganoon talaga ang buhay...

Tapos na ang maliligayang araw namin. Nabigyan na kame ng tyansa upang isaayos ang relasyon namin pero hindi kame nagkatugma sa aming mithiin. May mga dahilan na Diyos lang ang nakakalaam kung baket ito nangyari. Pero nangyari na ang nangyari. Huwag ng sariwain ang nakalipas. Huwag ka ng mangalabit. Alam mo namang walang patutunguhan.

Kung kaya't kung ako sayo.. magtigil ka na.. maghunus-dili ka at matuto kang mahiya.

Maganda ka. Mabait ka naman siguro. Matalino. Maraming lalaking pwedeng umibig pa sayo. Huwag ka munang magpanic buying. Kahit iniisip mong expired ka na.. Umayos ka.

Kung para sa'yo, para sa'yo. Darating lang ang tunay at maaliwalas na pag-ibig ng hindi mo inaasahan... ng hindi ka naninira ng relasyon ng iba... ng wala kang nasasaktan.

Yung lalaking mapagmamalaki mo sa buong pamilya mo. Yung hindi ka ikinahihiya na may anak ka sa pagkadalaga. Yung tatanggapin ka ng buong-buo at tanggap ka ng pamilya niya.

Magmahal ka ng nararapat.. para bumalik din ito sayo.

Bieber Fever

Okay, my 4 year old son is the fan.. not me.. well, it all changed after watching Never Say Never last Sunday.

Can't help but adore the guy. He's really one talented, young lad you'll surely love.

This is the song I've been playing over and over last night while working...