December Reunions

December started awesome with reunions from Thelma and Anne, WHEN - my gradeschool and highschool barkada. Followed by the Legend girls. Now it's with Mavic whom I haven't seen in 8 years. Wow. So much to be thankful for this Christmas.

Also there's a thump thump going on but just your run of the mill crush. Heehee.

Kinda bummed right now at work but hopefully this too shall pass.

Christmas with two less family members abroad. But can't wait for Dad to come home by mid January! Exactly 2 years ago.

Thank you Lord. Claiming Psalms.

My Heart is Full

I didn't get it then. "But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart." Luke 2:19. Now as a Mom I totally get it. When you have this gift of human life growing inside of you, heart beating, feet kicking your stomach, it's just too much to take it in. When he's grown and taking his first steps, all milestones, going to school for the first time and learning to become his own person..you treasure it and seize the moment because everything is fleeting. You just have to remember and smile. Mary knew He'll be gone soon, to ministry, to fulfill His calling and to eventually witness His death. But she was tough and she hang on. Thank you Mama Mary .

Thank You for today Lord. You made it all possible. I'm awed beyond measure. Ur an awesome God!

BFFs

I've been so blessed to have real friends. These are the ones you go to when life is about to fall apart and they're like air, they let you breathe. Or laugh. Or cry. They let you release all those pent-up feelings and frustrations. Until you feel better.

This weekend I'm gonna meet Shei and Jackie. Last week I was with Thelmsky. On a weeknight coffee break, I spent with Thea and Weng. Thank God for them.

Weekend Warrior

I came across the term "weekend warrior" this week and never really knew what it meant. I like it so I'm gonna make my own interpretation. Now that I only have 1.5 days of weekend, I'm practically savoring each and every nanosecond of my weekend. So I'm a warrior in the sense that I only go to places I want to go to, spend it with the people I want to and indulge in the things I feel like doing. That simple. October is kinda full. Birthday weekends. Hospital visit. And one perfect rainy Sunday spent with Rye, Sash and Angry Birds.

I'm super excited for the long Halloween weekend. First, we have an event for children and Rye's going to be in costume for the 1st time. Gotta dig up that Peter Pan costume. Also, we're planning up some beach time with the Tri-I girls and Rye. So begging to go out of this town. Suburbia gets to me sometime and provincial buses are a source of longing.

Been on a slump for less than a week, motherhood issues but God is great and faithful so I bounced back in no time. I'm having Mass almost everyday if possible in Ermita and yes, I feel Mama with me in that place. I also have my devotional time at night. Jesus is such a cool God.

I'm trying to be healthy. Not eating rice at night. I feel lighter. Hope this works.

I finally got to go to Midas Hotel yesterday. I attended a seminar called "Marketing Rescue" by Mansmith & Fielders. Now I know more of digital marketing and I'm getting it. Some of it though I still have a lot to learn.

Then off we went to PTM at SMX. I saw Legend people - PF, DCC, PEter, Tess, Richard all now not connected. Sa TLP andun si Gilbert. It's just so weird that we're not all working together anymore. But it's moving on and having a blast.

WE had dinner at Yoshinoya MOA with the marketing team. Nice except my feet are killed from wearing the heels for hours. Hayst.

I went home and there's a homeowners' meeting going on and on forever. Wahh..

August is tough

Rye got sick for almost a week this month. It was so excrutiating to see him suffer. It was a very humbling experience to be at the hospital and check ups with doctors. God is soo good. Shaping my character and mothering skills. It is an acquired skill.

Rye and I have regular weekly dates now. Usually it's just the mall, Powerbooks and dinner. He's like a mini me, happy with a pen and paper. But instead of writing, he's drawing. He's also now into crosswords, maze and connect the dots.

I'm learning about patience, trust and that God is in control in every situation. No exception. He's the big One. Amen.

I have Mass everyday now before I go to work. It keeps me sane. and nice. Putol sungay. It's refreshing. I love it.

Long weekend is spent with my besties, Thelms, Tamay, Jensky and Yen. and films. hehe. Soo worth it.

July High

It's nearing the end of July, been pretty busy at work but I think I found my routine. I especially love my prayer time at 10pm. It's a great way to recap the day and thank the Lord for all the blessings He has bestowed or rant all I want about how crappy it was. I still end up thanking Him though.

We have a dog! I thought I didn't have a petting instinct anymore but as soon as I saw this mini schnauzer waiting at the door, not letting herself in..twas too cute to ignore. She's Sashee..I don't know, in an instant I knew that it's gonna be her name.

And I think I have a crush. So my heart is not calloused yet. Faintly. Let's wait and see. I'm a huge wait fan. Ha!

I miss the beach. Just going out of town. I don't have the luxury of time here. Hopefully we won't have Saturdays in the future. Praying...

Mid Year Funk

It's been four months since my last blog. Awesome. I have been busy changing my life, new work and all. Same career but it's more challenging, more upping the ante so to speak. I'm loving it. Everything's new and old after 4 years, been walking around more, my environment has been back to where I've always treated as my home - old Manila and a lot of memories creeping in as days go by.

My Rye is 6 and a gradeschool boy, getting independent by the day. He now eats lunch on his own. Sigh. Sigh. He's also very chatty. If not for him, I would be mute by now. Coz I don't talk much. Haha.

But of course, there are trade offs for a great fulfilling job. That's missing friends, time is always scarce for going out, bonding time is just 1.5 day every weekend. I'm still mastering the time management rationing.

All in all, it's been great. I have a great view of the bay every single day, storms and amazing sunsets. God has given me the gift of having absolutely no regrets in every decision - good or bad. pass or fail. and for that, i give Him all the glory.

1st quarter of 2011

It's been a scary first quarter. Tsunami, earthquakes in the Pacific, wars in MidEast. Is 2011 really 2012? But these are the times to reflect on God and how in a minute, everything can be taken away and there is none left but your faith.

Rye graduated with honor in kindergarten. Glory to God! As always with once in a lifetime events, we had a very comedic-dramatic commencement exercise. I was close to tears when "Farewell" song played in the background. hello grade school!

He's in summer basketball clinic these days with Gab. A hilarious enjoyment for all. Good thing they're related to Kuya Ronnie. :)

Rye will be six this May. To party or to travel. Still thinking. But there's more likelihood to travel. Or to save for one next year when he's seven. Hmm..plans, plans. I'm very organized with travel plans. Tis is all.

Yen and Thelma gave birth to Yliakim and Rovik. Such darlings. Now it's hospital visits instead of coffee dates. Such is the cycle of life. I miss writing. I miss my friends who I have not seen for quite some time. Either I'm busy or they're busy.

My weekends are still sacred. It's still mine. Sunday is for God. Then some for McDreamy, can't get over Meredith and Derek.

Jesus' Age

Jesus' age. Thirty three. He died at this age fulfilling His destiny. I think at this age tomorrow I'm only starting, or just half way there. I have so much to be thankful for and I'm speechless on how or where to begin. I have miracles!

Dayspring - whenever I think of God, I think He really looks like Jim Caviezel. in jeans and white shirt, hanging out at the beach and giving me that sexy lazy grin, that forgiving look everytime I messed up again. Or on a boat in a river like in "The Notebook". My God is a handsome, totally gorgeous guy!

Miracle of Riley - at 5 years old, he's entering a speech contest and quiz bee. He's funny, he's got so much talent I'm actually envious and his charm is infectious.

Miracle of ATM balance - I thought I didn't have enough cash and lo and behold, something is always in it. Praise God.

Miracle of New Experience - I get bored easily, I feel I need to do something new everyday or I'll literally rot and self-destruct. So God gives me some exciting, sometimes scary moments just to make me feel alive.

Miracle of Friends - I have great friends, really good looking, witty, funny ones and importantly, readily available if I need some talk time or coffee time.

Miracle of Family - for two consecutive years, they leave to foreign lands. And I miss them. But as years go by, we actually became friends. I love having them around or in my corner.

I don't know what the year holds for me. I only guarantee wonder, surprise and laughter! In huge doses please..Amen.