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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
She’s one of the most adorable characters in an animated movie that I’ve watched! She’s Agnes from Despicable Me. We’d been waiting for this movie to come out ever since we saw it in a movie trailer at the cinema. Hazel was actually asking about it every week. Until finally we saw it Thursday of last week.
It was hilarious! The kids were all adorable: Margo, Edith and Agnes. Mr. Gru was so darn funny without meaning to. And those little things in his lab? Hahaha!
If you haven’t watched the movie yet, I suggest you do so with your kids. It’s one of the funniest kid movies I’ve watched in a long while.
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Hazel’s birthday will be on October 16th. This early, we are already thinking of celebrating it in her school. It will just be a mini celebration of sorts. Jollibee food, cake and ice cream for the kids and loot bags. She wants it. She would often ask us when her birthday will be and if she can celebrate it in her school.
Two nights ago, we already said yes. And we are now being bombarded with questions about her party every three minutes or so!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
I wasn’t feeling well today but I still went out of the house to go to the mall. We bought some gifts for our sister Grace who’s celebrating her birthday today, September 3. She’s 26. We also bought some food for her birthday dinner.
It’s a tradition in our family to always celebrate a family member’s birthday. It doesn’t matter if we don’t have enough funds. As long as we can buy pancit, that would be fine with us. When we were still in school, my sisters, my brother and I would chip in so we could buy a birthday cake for whoever in the family’s celebrating their birthday. It would be three days or so of sacrificing our school allowance but it’s worth it. Those memories will forever be etched in our minds.
These days, since we’re earning our own income already, there are assignments for each one of us. Who’s going to buy the cake, ice cream, and other food we all love. Yes, even though two of us are already in our 30′s and two are in their late 20′s, we still celebrate our birthdays.
Happy birthday, Grace!
Friday, August 27th, 2010
It’s Friday once again! Time is flying by so fast! Next week is the start of the ‘ber months. Before we know it, the countdown to Christmas is on again.
Yesterday, my dad, my sister, Hazel and I went to The Garden of the Divine Word in Christ the King Church in E. Rodriguez, Sr. Avenue, Quezon City. It is the columbary of the SVDs. My grandma’s remains was cremated as per her wishes. We were looking for a columbary for her urn when my sister, Grace, told us about the one in Christ the King Church. I checked it and the prices if we can afford to get a vault. A vault’s price ranges from 73K to as high as 95K. But with the peace and quiet of the place, the lush garden, the everyday mass being offered for the dead… I think it’s worth it. Plus, each vault can accommodate as many as 4 urns.
Here are some photos of the place…
The columbary has 3 levels: Terrace, Promenade and Garden. We chose the Garden level.
This is the Garden level. The shade of the trees and plants can be a blessing when the sun is up. The green walls you are seeing are actually the vaults where the urns are placed.
There are ponds on the Garden level with koi fishes in it.
This is the view from the Terrace level.
The Garden level is where the Grotto of the miraculous Virgin Mary is located. It has seats similar to an ampitheatre. You actually won't think you're in a place for the dead because of the beautiful landscape.
We will have my mom’s remains (if there’s anything left) and my brother’s bones cremated as well. So that the three of them will be together in the columbary. I can already see my mom smiling. My mom used to love places like this.
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Being the older sister for me didn’t stop even when my sisters became adults. I guess it will always be that way. When we were younger, any one who dared quarrel with my sisters wouldn’t even think of doing it twice. Because of me. I made sure of that. I was my siblings’ protector and I remain that way until now.
My sister went home yesterday looking so disappointed and depressed. When I asked her why, she poured her heart out right away. It was about work and her monster of a boss! She told me her problems. I didn’t show any emotion, I just listened. But deep inside all I wanted to do was wait for her boss to come out of their office and drag her to an empty room to give her a dose of her own medicine! I wanted to make her feel the same disappointment and depression that my sister felt. I wanted to make her cry and make her say sorry to my sister for what she did!
Of course, I won’t do any of that. I just listened and told her to weigh her options. If she isn’t happy with her current job, then find another one soon. No need to be unhappy with your work when there are other positions out there waiting to be filled.
I still would want to give her boss a piece of my mind. And let’s see if she’ll continue bullying everyone working under her!
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
When I was a kid, our family used to go to the province at least twice a year to see the relatives. Once during the town feast, and once more during All Saints’ Day. We get to see almost all the relatives during these occasions. So we really made it a point to go.
When we grew up and started working, going to the province became a one-time affair. We were just too busy living our own lives and our schedules wouldn’t meet. We would just be able to visit during All Saints’ Day when we visit the grave of our dead love ones. That’s when the relatives converge in a single place.
It’s just sad that we’re losing the bond that we built from way back. The young ones are growing up and since we don’t see them that often, they don’t know us anymore. The elders are succumbing to old age one by one. In fact, only one nanang (great grandmother) lives. There are a couple of grand-aunts still living.
All of a sudden, I missed the bonding we shared during my younger years. Summer and other special occasions were more fun because of them.
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
On this day, God wants you to know…
… that working together is good. We are meant to support one another in this world. Let go of the feeling that you have to do everything alone. Ask someone if they want to join you.
I got this message from a Facebook application. I love the messages I get everyday. Most even seem to apply to my current situation. Like the one above.
My sisters and I really supported each other in the recent family situation we found ourselves in. The one next to me even helped me out immediately when I thought I’d sink from the expenses. That’s what family is all about! Working together and not letting a family member do everything alone. Just like what the message said.
Friday, July 9th, 2010
I am scared of death. When it is staring me in the face and taunting me, I show a strong front but the truth is that I am batshit scared of it. Who’s really prepared for it, anyway? I don’t think any one is. Probably the priests and nuns and other religious figures. Probably our neighbor who’s turning 100 soon.
But not me. I am not prepared for it. I don’t think I will ever be prepared for death. Even when it’s not coming for me, I am still scared of it. I’m scared for the person who will be taken.
I also feel angry towards death. Scared and mad at it! It has taken three loved ones already. My brother, my mom, and my grandma. I really prayed, still praying, that it won’t be back for years and years. We’ve had enough. I’ve had enough of it to last me another lifetime.
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
My grandma passed away before 7am today.
Thank you to all those who said a little prayer for her. I hope you say one more prayer for her soul.
Thank you.
I know she’s with her Creator now.
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Death is the only certain thing in life. We all know that. Whatever we do to avoid it, we will eventually succumb to it. All of us. The question is: are you prepared for death to come get you?
Honestly, I am not ready for death yet. I believe few people really prepare for it. I don’t think I’d ever be ready. Actually, I keep praying for death not to come get me yet. I know my family still needs me. I want to be able to secure their future first, especially that of my dad and my brother. I also want to make sure first that someone will take care of my sister Meng when she grows old and still single. There are so many things that I need to be sure of first before anything else.
Of course, I might grow to the ripe age of 100. Who knows?!
Friday, June 25th, 2010
I can’t help but cry when I think about my grandma. She was our pillar of strength during tough times when we were still young and my parents couldn’t do anything with the situation we’re in. She sent us to school when my dad couldn’t afford it. She gave me almost every little thing I asked for when I was young.
Let me tell you, though, that she wasn’t an angel. She could be tough to the people around her. She could be a real monster when she’s angry. But I guess I have the privilege of being the eldest grandchild. She was always kind to me no matter how mischievous I was when I was a kid. I am really lucky to have her.
And now that she is sick, I don’t know what else to do. I am really praying that she won’t suffer anymore. I pray that instead of suffering longer, she be with my mom instead…
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
My grandma is in pretty bad shape right now. I am begging you my blog visitors to please pray for her. That is all I am asking for. A few seconds for you to pray for my grandma.
May God be with her in this time of need.
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