Mom and Dad’s 28th years anniversary

Yesterday, Mom and Dad celebrated their 28^th wedding anniversary, but Dad’s not here, so we just celebrate it anyway. After my two younger sisters, Andrewpelago and Dubby completed moving their things in their new house; we ate in Seaside in Macapagal at Trinity’s Ihaw-ihaw and restaurant. We feast ourselves with different kinds of seafood and listened to this acoustic band. Mom enjoyed the food and the music.

We don’t have a camera with us, so we just used a Motorola camphone.

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!!

Big Thanks!

When I had this blog, I really don’t know how to set things here. All I know is writing, posting and updating the blog roll, so hubby’s the one doing all the design. Last night, he spend it by reconstructing my site. Big thanks to hubby. If not for him I will never have a site like this. I love the header, I love the color, I love the template. I love it! Isa na lang kulang. Yung ma approve ako. huhuhu!

On musicals

When I was in Hopia Wonderland, my husband would always watch Evita everyday when he gets back from work. He watched it for the nth time and never gets tired watching it. I always ask him why he wants Evita the movie, he just answer me that he like history and he likes musical shows. Until now it’s like I can still hear Antonio Banderas and Madonna singing their part on the movie. LSS eh? Here’s one of Kotsengkuba’s favorite part of the movie:

For a long period of time, I’ve always wanted to watch the Sound of Music, and who would have thought that I can watch the movie again in Hopia Wonderland without being dubbed in Mandarin. One of my favorite, I can’t help but reminisce my elementary days when I was still a part of a choir. We had this mini-concert and we sang all the songs from The Sound of Music. Then there’s The Phantom of the Opera, I remember when I was still pregnant I would also watch it everyday and after that, at night I would still listen to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music. I also love the Moulin Rouge. Why do I like musical shows? Because I am a frustrated stage play actress. hehehe!

And here’s my favorite part of the movie:

And now with our daughter, I can see that she also love musical show. Hereditary? I’m afraid that when she gets a little older and have her choice of her favorite movie we might need to have two televisions set. One set for Kotsengkuba and the other one for Tifa.

An open letter for my Mom

Mommy Dear,

I don’t know how to start this letter, because I have so many things in my heart that I need to say to you. Have I told you how grateful I am to have a mother like you? I know I haven’t. I don’t know how to say it, that’s why I’m just showing it through actions and I hope you get it.

Ma, I just want to say I’m very sorry for the times that I didn’t stood up on you. Sorry if sometimes I am so mean. Sorry, if sometimes or should I say most of the time I’m not following the things that you’re saying on me. I know how hard it is to raise up 3 girls without Daddy around since he’s working abroad. I know it’s a huge responsibility for you. But i want you to know that you did a great job eventhough sometimes it seems that you’re raising up 3 boys. Thank you for taking care of us, for your understanding, for always believing in us and supporting us all the way.

Thank you mom for not giving up on us. Remember the time when a big crisis hit our family? I almost loose my hope that time. I know how hurt you are then, but still you stood up for us. You never let other people ruin us, and the only thing that you told me is that maybe it really do happen in every family. You just stay strong and calm, despite all the hurt that you keep in your heart. I admire you for that.

Thank you for taking care of me when the time I just gave birth. I appreciate you more since I became a mother myself. I wish I could also do the things that you’ve done on me to my daughter. When Lola Terry left us, I know how hard it is for you since you’re an only child. Don’t worry Ma, we will take care of you as long as we live. We will never leave you. Nobody can hurt you. I know thank you isn’t enough for all the sacrifices that you’ve done and will still do for us. I LOVE YOU MOMMY DEAR. Keep on rocking!

Love,

Hersy

Philippine Women’s University Interior Design Exhibit

Philippine Women’s University Interior Design Students were having their Graduation Exhibit at Tiendesitas in Pasig City. The exhibit will last for two weeks. It started last April 1, 2008 and will be there until April 15, 2008.

If you have time please visit the site. You can look for my sister Ms. Diane Marie Contreras, an Interior Design Student and one of the exhibitor. She can assist you while you’re there.

Here’s a sample of her work

Modern Gothic Style Bedroom

The Exhibitors

Holy Week in Tagaytay

We always do Visita Iglesia every Holy Week, but this year… pass muna. Actually, we had a plan last Maundy Thursday but we got up late that’s why our plan has been cancelled since we know that if we will not hit the road early, we will be stucked in a heavy traffic here. So we decided to do it some other time. Pag wala na masyadong tao sa Tagaytay. We just stayed at home and had a movie marathon instead, but later that day I need to go out and go to the nearest supermarket or drug store to buy milk for our daughter. I had no choice, so I drive anyway. The nearest supermarket from our home usually takes me 10 minutes to drive. Yes, you read it right. 10 minutes! ang lapit no?! But that day, it took me 1 hour. Ganon ka traffic dito, specially during holidays. There are alternate routes but you will still end up in a heavy traffic and usually mga liblib talaga na daan. And going back home took me only 30 minutes.

 See the traffic from the front and side view mirror?!

 Uncle with my cousins…naglilikom ng kape

 Tifa and I

Tifa gurl…

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When Little Things Really Means a Lot

I’m doing my usual blog hopping when I passed this one site that caught my attention, because of one article . “Little Things Mean a Lot”, I read it and realized that it’s true. Little things do means a lot specially in a relationship, even if it’s a little gesture that you think isn’t important. For me, it’s not only something that you are obliged to do. It’s also a one way of showing the others that they are important. 

Undecided

Last week, my mother told me that our helper will no longer work with us because of some reason. I really felt sad when I knew about it, because I know that she really needs a job for her family but obviously she can’t do it now. She needs to take care of her mother who’s always sick. We always treat her like she’s a part of our family. When I heard about it from my mother, the first thing that came into my mind was, “Where can I find another “ate” like her whom we can trust?” She only stayed with us for less than a year but I will always be thankful to her for taking care of our daughter while I’m at work. 

Now, I’m thinking if I’m going to stop working again to take care of our daughter since my mother can’t do it alone. And my husband and I have this plan of going back in Hopia Wonderland. I don’t know what to do now. =(

First time Mom Excitement

Last January 20, my daughter celebrated her 1st birthday. The week before her birthday was a very busy week for me. I had to go to Divi to buy giveaways and party stuff like loot bags and everything, call the clown, send the invitations for the guest, call the caterer, order cakes, planning the menu, everything that is needed for the party itself. And I can say that it is very tiring, to think that I also work 12 hours a day and I have to do it all by myself.

I wanted to have a big party for my daughter, but it’s not a big one. Those are for rich and we’re not rich. (We only look rich but the truth is, we’re not. J) And thank God because the party turned out great. (For me, I don’t know with my husband if he’s satisfied with the result of the party J) The clown magician did the hosting and entertainment for the guest. During the party, it rained maybe it’s a blessing as what the old people would say. J

 

During the party, I can see the excitement in my daughters eyes and with the way she smile. Just her smile paid off all the hard works that I made. And I have come to realize that being a mother you’ll do everything to make your child happy. My husband went home for the party, but he just stayed here for only a week.

And because I am a stage mother, I also send a picture of my baby in Smart Parenting Magazine for January issue for the birthday celebrant’s corner. J

With the success of my daughter’s birthday, I would like to thank all the people who helped us preparing the day before her birthday. Thank you guys. J

First Christmas Without My Santa

This will be my first christmas without my santa. You might ask who’s my santa is. She is no other than my Grandmother, Lola Terry. Why I call her santa? because when I was a kid, I learned early that she’s the one putting gifts in my socks. I caught her, but she doesn’t know. I never told her so that she won’t stop putting gifts in my socks. heheheh!

I miss her. I miss my santa. She passed away last July at the age of 79. When she died, I feel like a part of me died also. I am a lola’s girl. She’s the one who took care of me since I was a baby until I had my own daughter. I grew up with her. She gave everything thing that I wanted. I learned many things from her. 

Last night I dreamt of her, and in my dream, she was calling me. She’s having a hard time breathing, I tried to do everything to ease her but she told me to let her go.  It’s like real. I even embraced her and I was crying. When I woke up my eyes are wet. I really am crying. I remember before she had a heart attack, I was nebulizing her in her room.

As I was trying to recall my dream last night, I remembered her telling me to let her go. Yes, until now I am still in the process of recovering from her lost. And I think it’s time to let her go. But all her teachings and memories will always be in my heart. I had a happy childhood because of her.  And I am very thankful that God gave me someone like her.Wherever she is now, I know she’s guiding us.

 

“Merry Christmas Santa. I miss you. I love you. Thanks for everything.”