Life is short.. more so at age 46 on May 13, 2012 in just me thinking online age birthday getting older life reflections Last April, I turned 46. I don’t know if it’s all that’s been happening to me lately at work and in my personal life, or the number itself, or life in general — but I am suddenly struck by the … Continue reading →...
The Promise of Spring on Apr 15, 2012 in just me thinking online New York City 2012 flowers life musings random spring tulips On Good Friday, April 6, I brought my little tyke to the office as it was the start of his spring break. It was also a short day for me since I was invoking my religious right to end the … Continue reading →...
A warm hug from across the oceans – From my bestfriend, Fe on Apr 12, 2012 in The people in my life Bestfriend card Fe friends Friendship Manila message snail mail Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing right now, you are so very loved. Can you feel it? I hope so, I really do. Because we both know some days can be, well, trying — to say the least.. And although … Continue reading →...
Sisters: Bestfriends for life on Apr 9, 2012 in Family girlfriend growing old health Ofie siblings sister sisterhood I have two sisters. One, I have known for almost 45 years, practically all my life.. the other came into my life rather belatedly, and we rediscovered our sisterhood only when my father passed away almost two years ago. Both … Continue readin...
He is Risen on Apr 8, 2012 in just me thinking online Reflections reflections religion resurrection The resurrection of Jesus Christ, personally, is very meaningful to me as a Roman Catholic Christian. It is the best example to me of a promise fulfilled by my God. A promise of redemption and everlasting life. It reminds me … Continue re...
Best birthday greeting ever! on Apr 2, 2012 in motherhood Angelo birthday greeting ...
Early morning musings on Mar 27, 2012 in just me thinking online Bryant Park manhattan morning musings New York New York Public Library NY NYC Quiet random I started my day rather early today with a missed call at 4:30am. The number was not ID’ing, so I texted my siblings back home in case someone was calling me from a phonecard. I imagine it must’ve been a … Continue reading ͛...
Divisoria and Quiapo, anyone? on Mar 23, 2012 in Beadwork Crafts Manila beads craft store crochet hooks divisoria findings jeepney rides notions quiapo Tabora Villalobos Wellmanson's Ylaya I started writing this post originally on March 18, 2012 It was a real adventure for me as I returned to a familiar place which is now so different and still the same. I decided to take the jeepney like … Continue reading →...
Back to New York on Mar 22, 2012 in just me thinking online Home Journey Manila New York Written while on the plane, March 21, 2012 I’m finally on my way back to New York after two weeks in Manila. It’s pitch black outside. 7ish in the morning in New York. My boy is getting ready to go … Continue reading →...
What a simple phone call can do on Mar 19, 2012 in Gratitude just me thinking online Friendship kindness There are times when we want to be “there” for someone but cannot be there for one reason or another. There are just instances when try as we might, we cannot accommodate a friend’s urgent request. We try to accommodate …...
