Archive for 'Celebrations'
Jan15: last mass sked in this church we frequent where the priest talked about the irony of so many street children and the feast of Sto. Nino.
This got me thinking in terms of RH Bill but… oh well…gratitude journal is dedicated to
* being able to have a wonderful partner in life who is not only hands on but is good with our kids.
* simple meals made special by eating together because we stayed in and did our “go out after dark” Sunday routine again.
* 50% off purchase of English loaf and Wheat loaf. After all these years that French Baker is in the supermarket we always go to, it was only tonight that I was able to buy there at half the price. Yey! 
I am looking forward to what the new week will bring.
14/366
spent a tiring day with half of it on the road and most of it offline. This was a memorable day and even if the youngest child feels feverish, I am grateful that…
* we were able to spend more time with our dear family friends who have welcomed us in their hearts. We feel the same way with them too.
* the simple and innocent yet logical questions from the children can elicit a lot of laughter
* the trip going back home was tiring but arriving safe and sound is what really matters
* having a brother who, despite his busy sked and being away from his family, stayed in our home last night.
* my children enjoyed the time they spent together with their grandmother (my MIL) and their cousins
pink is sweet and yes, 65 seems to be the age where dancing in glittery heels and short dresses seem to be the norm
7/366
lovely day today. I am grateful for
*an extra day of family bonding
*friends who through thick and thin still manage to be sensible, funny and wise
*a husband who loves chocolate cake and brewed coffee for a late afternoon snack
*the invention of juicers for our healthy fresh drinks
1/366
I’ve been uninspired lately. I seem to think I just went through the usual motion to get by on Christmas without really feeling the essence of the real reason for the celebration of this special day. Of course it is entirely different when it comes to spending precious time with my loved ones.
I just felt my attitude this year was something like: “Ok let’s get everything started so that we can finish what needs to be done.”
I usually think about the kind of gifts I give especially to my children and my students but this year it was something like anything to send just because gifts.
We did the usual frugal Christmas wrapper, make-your-own-gift-tag thing and those cutesy notepads but I was too uninspired to even take proper photos. I did take some photos though with my crappy cam phone.
I’m glad the season is almost over and I just had to deal with the allergy that comes after New Year’s celebration.
No, we don’t use any fireworks at all but the neighbors are all agog with firecrackers. Argh.
Would you like to wed by the beach? If you are already married, would you like to renew your marriage vows as the sun is about to set, casting a warm glow where you and your loved one are standing before thee people who matter most to you?
I am sure, a lot of women out there have this as a perfect wedding setting. While they are walking down the red carpet on powdery soft white sand wearing their shiny emerald engagement rings, their best smiles and gowns that highlight the intense workouts before the big day, they would forever cherish these wonderful moments.
Yes, married life can be like a fairytale especially if both the man and the woman are ready.
Wait till the babies come though, LOL.
