A Mom and More

Today, 12 June 2008, I celebrated Philippine Independence in my own personal way.  Unlike in the past, I did not have to wave the Philippine flag as the national anthem played in school.  I did not get stuck in front of the TV watching colorful floats of various socio-civic-public and business groups.  I did not [...]

To start 2008, let me share with you my turning 50 prayer last 9 November 2007, my same prayer today as another year begins anew. Lord, thank you – For your gift of life and love for the past 50 years; For my beautiful and loving family who made my happy moments brighter, more meaningful, [...]

Like a virgin, I waited patiently across the UP (University of the Philippines) Palma Hall, in the heat of the noontime sun, with open eyes and mind, my stomach grumbling after missing breakfast – definitely NOT to see naked men parade in front of me (I’ve seen enough) but to experience the 2007 UP Oblation [...]

My 50 symbolic and real gifts It made me feel young once more as a child by the Christmas tree: awed by the size of the gift box and eager to know what could be inside it for me. When I opened the box, I was amazed that it contained not just one but 50 [...]

Tonight, it’s my turn. For most of our parties, I handled reception and guests, games and party activities (since my family and I have long realized that I have not been blessed with culinary talents). Tonight, I am relieved as Arthur (my youngest brother) substitutes for me as the party clown-mascot. Tonight, I celebrated a [...]