Just an Update

It's been awhile since the last time I have posted something here on my blog. It's been so pretty busy here in the workplace. A lot of paperwork occupied my job tray. I have to prioritize things so I may be able to finish the tasks and all. Blogging is one way of unloading my thoughts, emotions and anything that slipped in my mind once in a while. And because I can't entertain and face my computer for the whole day only to have my blogging session, I bought a  notepad as my personal diary to put my thoughts and musings into words when I'm in the mood.

Nothing so much new happened for the past two months I've been silent. I'm just busy with doing paperwork such as payroll and submission of reports for the last fiscal year. I never had my beach or pool swimming last summer. It was my choice. I have received some invitations to go swimming with friends and colleagues but I said no. I'm just not in the mood of going outdoors because of the terrible heat during summer season. The kind of heat of the season is not that normal. It is caused by global warming. So sad of what's happening to our Mother Earth.


Good News. My brother graduated last April 29. It was also my mother's birthday. I sent birthday greetings to my mother who stays in the province. My father and I attended the graduation. After the program, we eat at Kenny Rogers - SM North Edsa to celebrate. Congratulations, Bobet! You did it! Last June 06, it was Monday. My sister Arlene gave birth to a healthy baby boy via normal delivery. My first nephew. The first grandchild of the family. We were so thankful and praise God for the gift of life. Ardie is his first name. The bundle of joy of the family. 

After the Storm

Many years ago, I was disgusted and feeling distress when my sister disclosed to me that she was raped with someone else when she was just a child. I don't know what is the exact age of her when it was happened. The guilty person who did the crime was my grandparents' helper in their farm. We don't have any idea where he is now because I don't have a bit of information of his whereabouts even before. I was the only one who knew what had happened to my sister. I can see from her eyes the pain and sadness that she had. The sad thing part of it was it took so many years before she courageously confided it with me. But still, I'm very thankful and relieved because she trusted me. At least, I now fully understand her talks and actions when we were still young and growing up. 

I know how it's been so hard for her to cope with the situation. Depression is the worst feeling in this world that overshadowed her that's why she once tried to commit suicide by taking sleeping pills. I have witnessed how she'd done it and I burst into tears because I felt the excruciating pain, hopelessness, self-pitiness and downfall she'd feeling. Unintentionally, I found a handwritten letter she kept in her personal thing. It was a letter narrating what she'd been through. A letter where she put all her emotions about failures, anguish, fears and envy about something in her life.


I still vividly remember when I'd advised her many years ago to tell everything about it to a man she chooses to be with forever before they will decide to get married. And I know she keep it that words in her heart and mind. I was pleased and grateful when after many years of coping with the situation she'd finally found the man who accepted her for who and what she is. Now, my sister is happily married. The wedding took place at the province last year. And at this moment we are thankfully and gladly waiting for the very first grandchild in our family. Yes, she's pregnant now.  She'll be giving birth on her first bundle of joy this coming June. God is really good. And I thank God for all the love and graces He poured.

A Bundle of Joy si Coming!

I was overwhelmed with great joy when my sister Arlene who got married last September 18, 2010 informed me yesterday that she had an appointment with obstetrician/gynecologist and was informed that she's now two months pregnant. I'm sure our parents will be exultantly happy and excited for their first grandchild.

It was a great blessing that a bundle of joy is coming. It would be the first baby in the family. Indeed, we rejoiced for such good news. My father who is really longing for a granchild would be more keen in the coming of the baby. I'm certain on it.

My pregnant friend Yhaz has given me her excess folic acid tablets that she bought. My sister needs it. Getting enough folic acid every day especially before conception and during early pregnancy is one of the most important things to do that can help prevent serious birth defects in the baby. I thanked my friend for being generous and kind for giving me some to be given to my pregnant sister.

A Dream to Own a House

One of my dreams in life is to own a house. I was just a kid when we, as complete family living in our own house in San Pablo, Laguna. But when some unavoidable circumstance occurred in the family, my parents decided to sell our house in Laguna and settle for good in the province of Aklan,  my mother's hometown. Since then, we stay in the house nestled at barangay San Isidro. The said house was built by our grandfather, Lolo Polen. I heard from a relative that my mom is sending money during the construction of the house. For short, my mom helped financially in the home construction. That's why Lolo Polen really wanted us to stay there and even told everyone that my mother would inherit the house and lot property. But this thing has never been put into legal writing before our grandparents died. It only means nothing is legally inherited the property. Until now, we still don't know who among the siblings will take over on the land property. Two years ago, bad things happened. Mom and my sister were being forced to leave the house because of filthy mouth of my uncle every time he's drunk and he's into bad vices. They opted to stay for a while in my aunt's house. Later on, they'd moved out and presently, they're renting a house. I felt a sting of disappointment on what had happened. But after pondering the situation, I came up with the possibility of getting my own house and lot at the right time if my budget permits. I ask God a sign of approval when is the best time of getting a house and lot. It was granted last Friday of August 13, 2010.

My Sister's Wedding

Wedding day is one of the biggest days in every woman's life. It is also one of the cherished memories in everyone's life. It is the important day in the life of a couple and marks the perfect occasion to wish them for their new beginning.

To the lamp of Love 

May it burn brightest in the darkest hours 
and never flicker in the winds of trial.

It was a very fine and memorable day of September 18, 2010 when my sister Arlene, the oldest in our siblings tied the knot in our hometown - in the province of Aklan. It was only a civil wedding celebration but it seems like a church or garden wedding.

Dong & Arlene Nuptial

 The wedding ceremony and the reception were held at Octagon Building of ASU - Ibajay.  The wedding was attended by family, relatives, friends  and other invited guests. I wasn't able to come to her wedding due to some personal reason. I'm grateful that she understood. I know she'd wished that we're there but then the event was great and I'm happy for them. And ...

My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years, your love for each other will so deepen and grow, that years from now you will look back on 
this day, your wedding day, as the day you 
loved each other the least.

The RCBC MyWallet

Yesterday, I met up with my brother, Bobet, to give his school allowance and also the RCBC MyWallet I got last week. The said RCBC MyWallet is the RCBC's newest cash card that lets you do transactions like a normal ATM does: withdrawals, cashless shopping, balance inquiry, and bills payment --- all these, without the hassles of keeping a monthly maintaining balance. 

This cash card helps me a lot  in sending financial assistance to my brother who is now studying.  I will just deposit/ transfer funds to the account and he could withdraw it right away.  It's also a great way to avoid inconvenience like traffic jam and spending fare in going to his place just to give him cash. It will not only save money but time as well. Then, I told him to keep the cash card and don't forget the pin code to avoid ATM pin blocked.

Aunt Liza's Birthday

Goldilock's cake brought by Edel, Gene's girlfriend

Last June 29, 2010, I went to my cousin's house at Cogeo, Antipolo City to be a part of the simple birthday celebration of Aunt Liza. After we had our sumptuous dinner, we paused for awhile and then videoke party begun. The girls have had their wine while hard drink for the boys. I wasn't able to take many photos but anyway I have enjoyed the party.

 Aunt Liza slices her birthday cake.

 videoke time

The following day, we went to Mall of Asia just to unwind and explore the place even just for a while. The three boys (Gene, Greg & Gerome) chose to have a practice driving there because of the wide open roads wherein you can drive safely. We roamed inside the mall looking for something we need. Until after then, we decided to dine at Max's Restaurant located at Metro Robinsons near Sta. Lucia Mall. We experienced the chicken-eat-all-you-can promo at Max's for P165.00 only.

Back to School

School has officially started yesterday. And it means a lot to me. Not because I will go back to school but instead my beloved brother will do. I called it as answered prayer because it's been a long time since I've been praying that my brother would realize the value of education and change her attitude towards life's journey. He is quite hardheaded and I ignore him just like I don't care for him. But God knows how I do love him and wish for a better life for him. I just wanted him to realize all the mistakes he did in the past. 

One day, he told me that he wants to go back to school and pursue his education. I felt glad upon hearing it and tears of joy flowed down my cheeks. I told him that if he's really sure of what he wants; then, I will help and provide him financial assistance in his studies. And now, he's looking forward to his classes being a working student armed with determination to finish the one year vocational course he enrolled in. I give him two thumbs up for his enthusiasm and perseverance to improve himself and strive to build a better life ahead. And I thanked God for He has answered my prayer. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!