Friday, December 28, 2012
chatterbox no more
My teenage nephews respond better when I ask "wazzup?"
instead of the classic and sweet Tita Pretty salutation.
Learning their language which is a hybrid of jargon and abbreviations
is quite a challenge yet something that I'm learning a lot from.
Nevertheless, each conversation with my used to be chatterbox babies always ends with
"I love you, Tita Pretty!"
:-)
Learning their language which is a hybrid of jargon and abbreviations
is quite a challenge yet something that I'm learning a lot from.
Nevertheless, each conversation with my used to be chatterbox babies always ends with
"I love you, Tita Pretty!"
:-)
KG and JM |
KG |
Rafael |
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
2012
This is the year that I
wrote more than last year,
cooked more and made milktea concoctions,
met extraordinary people from different walks and paradox of life (young, old, families, waiting, busy, forwarding calls, online, offline, invisible, invincible, vulnerable, rich but poor, happy but lonely, cheerful, hopeful, and a lot more) and they all touched my life and made me super laugh/cry in extraordinary ways.
marked september 4 on my journal,
dealt with little and big work related and personal issues,
made a few 'yes and no' challenging decisions,
cried and prayed more than ever,
stumbled and fell countless of times,
stood up by grace and was reminded of the promise (promises actually) countless of times,
went on food renegade expedition,
got confined in the ER for the first time,
wrote Ninang a letter,
held the few days old Gabriel Marcus in my arms (today),
missed/miss nephews/niece in Irvine more than ever,
watched two great films,
embraced the simplest things more than ever,
- - - and the long list goes on and on...
REPOSTED
Saturday, September 15, 2012
i was led to this...
to a beautiful season i am yet to completely fathom.
there are things that science and even hard-core psychology cannot explain (and mend).
i just dont want to 'lose sight of the reason for the journey
or miss a chance to see a rainbow along the way.'
-=(.")(",)=-
Monday, September 17, 2012
:-)
i am certain more than ever that God cares more about what our heart contains than anything else this life and ego hold so dear- youth, vanity, wealth, comfort, fame, power, and all the bits and pieces this mundane world can offer. and as my heart welled with tears this past days (weeks actually), i got to reflect on life like never before. i realized more clearly now how amazing (and life changing) it can be to give until it hurts and that happiness is just merely an effect of it. yes, im hurting but i am so holding on to the promise. and as always, this undeserved grace is bringing me back on track once again.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Surprise! :)
November 8
I was out the whole day yesterday for a conference.
When I got back to class today…
Jireh: Teacher, I have something for you!
Me: Really? Do you mean the stickers?
(Jireh left stickers for me yesterday)
Jireh: Yes, Teacher.
Me: Thank you, Jireh! Why did you give me stickers?
Jireh: Because I want to surprise you!
Me: Why do you want to surprise me?
Jireh: Because I love you teacher!
I love you too!
:-)
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Curiosity Got the Gourmand
blanched spinach
Tita Pretty's Super Mango Salad Dressing (hahaha!)
roasted sesame seeds
kani strips
yum!
:-)
Tita Pretty's Super Mango Salad Dressing (hahaha!)
roasted sesame seeds
kani strips
yum!
:-)
La Mesa Grill
Crispy Tawilis with Mangga
Sinigang na Hipon (as always)
Adobong Kangkong
at mga kwentong nakakatawa at nakakaloka kasama si Ate Ai.
:-)
Friday, November 23, 2012
You were with me all along...
November 22, 2012
Sophia's prayer today went something like this,
"Lord, thank you for our classmates, thank you for our tables and chairs, thank you for our toys,
(then she paused for a moment) and thank you for Teacher Carmela's heart..."
A few minutes ago...
Random thoughts:
It was like a deafening crescendo.
Then a terrifying silence.
No comment.
No excuses.
No reservations.
No holding back.
No regrets.
I'm listening.
I will listen
(like I always do).
Sophia's prayer today went something like this,
"Lord, thank you for our classmates, thank you for our tables and chairs, thank you for our toys,
(then she paused for a moment) and thank you for Teacher Carmela's heart..."
A few minutes ago...
Random thoughts:
It was like a deafening crescendo.
Then a terrifying silence.
No comment.
No excuses.
No reservations.
No holding back.
No regrets.
I'm listening.
I will listen
(like I always do).
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
the week that was...
Monday- Chapter 2
Tuesday- Lessons from Chapter 2
Wednesday- Small talks
Thursday- Reflecting (again)
Friday- Bagoong Club, music and lyrics, small talks
Saturday- Filmagine (postponed)
Sunday- Mercato, E.R., dextrose, electrolytes/blood test, 2 vials of high dosage meds
(1 antihistamine, 1 to keep me alive)
(1 antihistamine, 1 to keep me alive)
:-)
Lord, thank you for extending my life (for the nth time).
I knew you were there with me at the E.R.
While my entire body was crushing in pain, You held me tight.
You kept me and my family calm.
You provided.
You are amazing!
I love you beyond words.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Midyear Marvels
Dear Ninang,
Thank you very much for taking care of me.
Thank you for reminding me of so many things while I was there.
Thank you for the afternoon and before-going-to-sleep talks.
Don't worry about me.
I know there are a lot of things I still need to learn, unlearn and relearn.
The Lord has yet to unfold so many exciting adventures in my life.
Right now, He is teaching me to just hold on, savor each teachable moment and
let Him do things for me.
I know I need this. I need to learn how to navigate through life's transitions
and to journey with Him alone.
I don't always make the right decisions.
But I am always blessed with another page, another chapter,
another chance.
Thank you for disciplining me when I'm being stubborn and
at the same time making me feel so loved.
I hope that when I become a mom, I can also somehow give to my children the same immensity of
discipline and love you and Nanay unconditionally showered on me.
I love you very much.
-Pretty
Thank you very much for taking care of me.
Thank you for reminding me of so many things while I was there.
Thank you for the afternoon and before-going-to-sleep talks.
Thank you for listening intently to my stories.
I know there are a lot of things I still need to learn, unlearn and relearn.
The Lord has yet to unfold so many exciting adventures in my life.
Right now, He is teaching me to just hold on, savor each teachable moment and
let Him do things for me.
I know I need this. I need to learn how to navigate through life's transitions
and to journey with Him alone.
I don't always make the right decisions.
But I am always blessed with another page, another chapter,
another chance.
Thank you for disciplining me when I'm being stubborn and
at the same time making me feel so loved.
I hope that when I become a mom, I can also somehow give to my children the same immensity of
discipline and love you and Nanay unconditionally showered on me.
I love you very much.
-Pretty
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Ultimate Gift
Up and about! |
Mornings, how I love thee! |
Chill... |
Little rascals |
Pretty: Ninang, sino mas makulit samin ni Bennet nung bata ako? Ninang: Ikaw. |
This, I will never trade for anything in the world and will forever praise and thank the Lord all the days of my life for blessing me with... the ultimate gift...
Love and Relationships.
:-)
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
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