Yup! That's an owl- real as it could get. And he was perched on one of the trees in our village. What a refreshing sight! A wildlife in the midst of our busy lives and environment. A proof that humans and animals can really co-exist, if only we humans keep our surroundings wild-life friendly. Going green by the smallest act helps huge!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Owl Sighting is a Good Sign
Yup! That's an owl- real as it could get. And he was perched on one of the trees in our village. What a refreshing sight! A wildlife in the midst of our busy lives and environment. A proof that humans and animals can really co-exist, if only we humans keep our surroundings wild-life friendly. Going green by the smallest act helps huge!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Typhoon Ondoy - Your Help is Needed
On Saturday, Sept. 26th, Tropical typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) hit Metro Manila. A month's worth of rains fell in just eight hours- the heaviest rainfall in 40 years. It caused flash flood and devastation. Over 200 reported deaths and 1M people displaced. Help is needed.
The Philippine RED CROSS is accepting donations via Paypal. Please send your gifts to give@redcross.org.ph.
The scene in my neighborhood. I live few meters away and miraculously spared from the flood. Thank God!
The Philippine RED CROSS is accepting donations via Paypal. Please send your gifts to give@redcross.org.ph.
The scene in my neighborhood. I live few meters away and miraculously spared from the flood. Thank God!
Friday, August 07, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
My 10Km Mother's Day
May 10, 2009- Mother's Day started early for me. Woken up at 5AM to get ready for a 10-km race- not exactly my ideal morning, but endured it just the same all for the love of husband's love for running.
The race was not such a big hit. It had it flaws... many in fact!
But as I said, running with hubby was the best thing! Running, whether in a race or jogging around the village, has become our bonding time. Sure, we hardly talk as we try to catch our breaths whenever we run. But that is where the magic lies I think-- the words not spoken but the understanding, the respect and the support for each other.
We will keep on running! Yeah!
The race was not such a big hit. It had it flaws... many in fact!
But as I said, running with hubby was the best thing! Running, whether in a race or jogging around the village, has become our bonding time. Sure, we hardly talk as we try to catch our breaths whenever we run. But that is where the magic lies I think-- the words not spoken but the understanding, the respect and the support for each other.
We will keep on running! Yeah!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
PACMAN is the man! wHATTON earth hit Ricky?!
Let the numbers speak - finished in two rounds... knocked down 2x in the first round... that was Ricky Hatton's fate last Sunday. So, wHATTON earth hit him? Probably felt like the Earth itself. I am no big fan of boxing but a really big fan of Manny Pacquiao. Mabuhay ang Pambansang Kamao!
I admire Pacquiao's dedication to, and passion for his craft. And these were clearly evident during last Sunday's match against Hatton. Pacquiao was simply a class act-- speed and precision combined.
Congratulations to the PacMan and to his entire Team Pacquiao! Good job!... or should that be Good jab!?
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Diego's 3 Wishes
Six-year old Diego says:If I met a genie and granted three wishes, they would be:
1. I wish for no pain and diseases for everyone
2. I wish everyone would have a good life
3. I wish that everyone would be environmental friendly
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
"Masarap Ba Mag-Asawa?"... Let Me Count The Ways
At the gym today, my nosy neighbor of about 50+ years old asked a younger man who was on the treadmill "masarap ba mag-asawa?"... It was an ambush no doubt and the man was caught by surprise... I was caught by surprise and could not resist eavesdropping.
For a good 30 seconds or so, the man stood frozen, seemingly thinking deeply, his face not at all happy. I thought I saw a smirk(?)... Then my nosy neighbor once again asked "ilan taon ka na bang married?". To this the man replied "10 years". This was getting exciting, I too have been married for 10 years and by this time I really could not wait for the man's reply to the first question. In my mind, I wondered if my husband, being married for 10 years as well, would react in the same manner.
Then his answer came-- "It depends... depende eh. Minsan okay." Then I felt sad.. for him... for all married men and women who feel such way. Then I asked myself "masarap ba mag-asawa?" My answer was (and is) a yes! Then I felt happy for me... for my husband (gulp!).. for all married men and women who feel the same way as I am.
I know for a fact that it is not easy being married for a lot of reasons --the arguments (big or small); the stress from providing for a growing family (emotional and financial); the little annoying habits of your spouse which have haunted you since you were dating, and that you now have bravely acknowledge as part of his "character".. oh the list could go on... but still for me, being married is bliss. Let me count the ways why "masarap mag-asawa":
1. I have a running partner- who believes in me and pushes me to push myself to discover strength I never thought I had
2. I have someone to enjoy 80s music with
3. I have someone who finishes my dinner when I go "takaw-tingin".
4. I have someone who never fails to compliment me and also point out my flaws (but still able to make it sound funny that we end up laughing about these!)
5. I have someone to fix my laptop and to calm me down and convince me that it is not yet time to throw the @%#$%*^% machine
6. I have someone who can get rough with the boys because "Mom does not really enjoy wrestling, or ballgames.."
7. I have someone who listens to my whines... to my cheap thrills... and understands (or maybe just pretends to, but who cares?!)
8. I have someone to sip margarita with at the end of a rough week
9. I have someone who takes care of the kids when I need "me" time
10. I have someone to share success with.. and tell me honestly when I fail
My list could go on... my list seems trivial... but underlies that for me, to be married is to never be alone- it is having a partner in big or small times, good or bad times.
For a good 30 seconds or so, the man stood frozen, seemingly thinking deeply, his face not at all happy. I thought I saw a smirk(?)... Then my nosy neighbor once again asked "ilan taon ka na bang married?". To this the man replied "10 years". This was getting exciting, I too have been married for 10 years and by this time I really could not wait for the man's reply to the first question. In my mind, I wondered if my husband, being married for 10 years as well, would react in the same manner.
Then his answer came-- "It depends... depende eh. Minsan okay." Then I felt sad.. for him... for all married men and women who feel such way. Then I asked myself "masarap ba mag-asawa?" My answer was (and is) a yes! Then I felt happy for me... for my husband (gulp!).. for all married men and women who feel the same way as I am.
I know for a fact that it is not easy being married for a lot of reasons --the arguments (big or small); the stress from providing for a growing family (emotional and financial); the little annoying habits of your spouse which have haunted you since you were dating, and that you now have bravely acknowledge as part of his "character".. oh the list could go on... but still for me, being married is bliss. Let me count the ways why "masarap mag-asawa":
1. I have a running partner- who believes in me and pushes me to push myself to discover strength I never thought I had
2. I have someone to enjoy 80s music with
3. I have someone who finishes my dinner when I go "takaw-tingin".
4. I have someone who never fails to compliment me and also point out my flaws (but still able to make it sound funny that we end up laughing about these!)
5. I have someone to fix my laptop and to calm me down and convince me that it is not yet time to throw the @%#$%*^% machine
6. I have someone who can get rough with the boys because "Mom does not really enjoy wrestling, or ballgames.."
7. I have someone who listens to my whines... to my cheap thrills... and understands (or maybe just pretends to, but who cares?!)
8. I have someone to sip margarita with at the end of a rough week
9. I have someone who takes care of the kids when I need "me" time
10. I have someone to share success with.. and tell me honestly when I fail
My list could go on... my list seems trivial... but underlies that for me, to be married is to never be alone- it is having a partner in big or small times, good or bad times.
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