a seagull near Coast Highway 101 in South Carlsbad

A Greener Landscape Ahead For Mabelle

Baby What A Big Surprise

After a stressful last weeks of October caused by the fires in paradise and the first two commemorative days of November. Now comes in sight the view of a much greener pasture,a much enjoyful life, a much better life for one of our own. The breaking great news was revealed to us yesterday evening that for a while we didn't believe what we were seeing. And after showing us more proofs that everything was for real, we knew that it was the truth. And who could be more happier than my kid brother and me (and later I'm sure, my whole family here and abroad). So, without further ado, stand up Mabelle and family, accept our greetings of congratulations for an accomplishment that you should have deserved a long time ago. You really did a great job on this one. I assure you that it is so, because unlike me, you did it without asking so much help from anybody. It may have taken for both of us to finally get this, I say it was worth the wait. And we can proudly say that we stayed true to ourselves and the respect that comes with it. I can even say that I felt more (a little bit) happier with this than when we got ours. I can only imagine what you are feeling now and the coming weeks. I say this should put a big smile everytime on your face for a long time.

I know from experience that this is only the start and a lot has to be done. And this thing is NOT the only way to make us to be really happy, but, it's definitely a big help. Don't you agree? But,I'm sure you know that also by now. We all learn from our mistakes, correct them and stand up stronger after we fall. Let the past be our guide to a better future. Good things happen to good people and who ask for help from God. Even if we fail sometimes, we will receive what His mercy will give us and return stay true to his teachings. Am I sounding too corny already? I can't help it I have to put down my reading glasses which is starting blur out with tears. Tears of joy and relief for who better feel and understand than me who saw you grow from an innocent girl to a more mature mother and wife. I may not have been there for you when you needed me. But now, I'm just a TXT away, so to say. I will always remember this important day, too.

Now it's time to drive into new and greener pastures, time to see the world and time to hug and meet (again) those people that really matters to you. Without fear and without shame. Holding your head high and be proud again. Holding again those warm hands of our parents that have all our lives all meanth unconditional love and unending comfort while there is time. For I've seen too many 80th birthdays and I envy those people in those ocassions. Don't worry we will celebrate one in the near future and we will happily be waiting for it.

I also know that you have many plans or many responsibilities or many worries that come with this achievement, let these take care of itself. (Like what I used to say to myself when we going through the same situation:"Everything will work out well. Everthing will eventually turn out good for us." And it has. And I am grateful for Him. And I'm thankful that everything's still turning good for us. Got to go Mass tomorrow. Mommy always tells you and your family's always in her prayers and now I believe her. Why don't you call her yourself? That would really make them happy. And hear the words:"Baby, that's a big surprise!" A wonderful one at that. I can only add:"It's a wonderful world." Afterall. Love you all!

The New Me

The me you saw last Halloween is the new me. After I have my face done by Dr. Vicky and Dr and Dra. Calayan! What do you think? Was it overdone? As they say:"Beauty is the eye of the beholder" Oops! I guess I'm having a bad dream again. Seriously, I would like to look like Boyet de Leon. But, what can I do. I like how I look like, now. At least at one time in my life--high school days--they said I look like Jay Ilagan!!! Funny, huh?

This Is My Halloween

After a week of tragic events in San Diego county, as I've seen for myself, the residents were not in the mood for a Halloween celebration. I cannot blame them. Many people have lost everything they own. They have lost happy memories, treasured belongings, a loved one or even a beloved pet. The furthest thing on their mind is to don a costume and have a party on October 31. To them the images of the raging and deathly fire is wildly scary enough to think of anything else. But, somehow life goes on for others, especially for those who were not directly affect by the fire.

Although we didn't have time to decorate our house, we did had candies for children who might come treat or tricking. Nette cooked corned beef spaghetti and garlic bread for our dinner. Not long before after sunset, there wasn't anybody walking through our front door, but, soon, there were a group of costumed small children who came with a parent and I happily gave them different kinds of chocolate candies. And they thanked me for being kind. Then, nobody came and we still had a lot of candies and after about 8 pm only, we knew no one else is coming anymore.

And this is time I took picture of how I looked like that night. Boo! Did I scare you? I would be if I were you. Don't worry I locked the front gate already. But, I see you next year with the theme song of "Phantom Of The Opera."