August 19, 2013 

three things that make it all worthwhile: child's laughter, song in your head that goes out in your mouth and that feeling that you're extremely loved.

I went to Escolta again over the weekend. Rain or more rains. We didn't care. Jenny and I wanted to go on a vintage hunt and we did. It makes it more nostalgic when it's raining. The buildings, the mood, the pre-loved stuff. And what's a visit to this area without Sincerity, one of the country's oldest restos and the best fried chicken ever made...It was Jenny's first time to try and yes, she loved it. Nothing like a trip to Old Manila to drive all my blues away. We walked further to Divisoria, the Lucky mall where Mr. C played, what else but "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka" and "Can this be Love". This was my day. God said, let today be Lynette's day and it shall be so. A thorough Booksale search capped the night.

bye 2013

On hindsight, I think 2013 got me in a showbiz way - singing national anthem and opening prayer, being on print ad, meeting Daphne..work was amazing and loaded. True it had its crazy times with a weepy boss but all's well that ends well with my new one. It was amazing, had its share of pruning...My morning clockwork is precise. Workout, breakfast, mass. And occasional wake up with Rye haha. But weekends are reserved for just the two of us. He's turning out to be cool, funny and wise beyond his years. I can't wait to grow up with this kid.

It was also a year of heartbreak - rejection, loss of Tamay's and Jen's baby, Dad's sickness, Yolanda typhoon. My print ad ran on the day of the typhoon. How epic was that?

Rye doing well this year. God is good and faithful!

Cheers to new friends and fun times. Had so much fun with my bffs and workmates.

Thank You Lord for Your provisions. Your loving kindness. For lessons on true servanthood. Painful but it will make sense soon. I love You. Cant wait for 2014!

December is the bomb

How can it be December already? Was I in some weird time warp or something? Last week, I learned Dad has the friendliest cancer, prostate cancer early stage. How do you actually prepare for something like this? You don't. I kind of hoping it's not true with the test and all but then when it hit me, tears just flowed. I just pray that Dad is strong enough to handle the treatment and that I'd still see him soon. After 1 and a half years. Amen. In Jesus' name. I'm just grateful with such overwhelming support my way. It's like I have it instead of him you know.

Christmas is near. It's hovering around the corner. And I feel it. Not with the usual busy and commercial trappings but something internal. It's amazing how God can just reel me in His love. Untouched by the world's uncaring. Last year, everyone was here and busy and frantic. Now it's more quiet and my pace. I get to dictate my own time. I get to escape from the things that I don't want to do. And it's liberating.

Before Dad's news i was looking on how to spend my 36th. Somewhere far or something new, surfing or ice skating, something exhilarating. This time, I don't think I want to celebrate at all. Not that I'm not grateful but I just feel that it's not right. I'll just have a quiet time. I don't know.