Category Archives: Memories

Into Music

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This photo was taken last 2009. Hubby surprised me with this guitar. I told him that I wish to play the guitar once more since I used to back in high school. I even taught my nephew the basic chords. Now he’s way much better than me.

I had to sell this guitar though. I realized that I’m no longer into music. Singing, yes. But into instruments, I’m not sure anymore. I can’t balance being a mom and having a hobby like this. I remember having this guitar because I was doing a research and came across an audio-technica types of headphones. I found all types of wireless mic and headphones. Amazingly so cool and so advanced.

I hope that one of my kids will inherit my love for music. It will not be the same if they can’t sing.

Our Elementary Teacher

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Facebook is indeed one of the best social networking there is over the web right now. I’m happy that I can still communicate with my fellow classmates all over these years. And it’s good to hear as well updates from our teachers too.

PESR - Class 1993

This is our Class 1993, 6th Grade. Can you see me? :D The one on the middle is our Adviser Mrs. Leticia Apilado who’s celebrating her birthday right now. Good thing there’s an alert to let you know who to greet. Our batch (if given the chance) should’ve given her something special like a personalized gifts for teachers. Well, it’s not too late. There’s still more occasions to give gifts right? Once again, happy birthday Ma’am!

Memories in London

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It was Friday when the world stood still to witness the marriage of the Prince and the Commoner. I woke up just in time when my friends over Twitter started to do their updates on what’s on the screen. I wanted to watch online but the site was blocked. I was about to loose hope. Lucky me! I asked Hubby to check the if BBC World is having it live, and tada! It was.

William and Harry just arrived in the Westminster Abbey when we started watching. Then memories all came back to me and my husband because of our trip last year to London. I couldn’t believe that their way was exactly the same way we journeyed by walk when Kate (my friend not the Duchess of Cambridge) and her boyfriend Jun toured us on our last day in London. But for us, we started off our journey that day from the London Bridge, London Eye, then went back to Westminster Abbey, a walk through the House of Guards, then a long stroll at the St. James Park and finally the Buckingham Palace.

Royal wedding: The route on the day

And here are some pictures to share. Let’s start with from the Westminster Abbey going to the Palace instead.

Here’s the front of the Westminster Abbey. The Royal Wedding entrance was at the other side.

Westminster Abbey 2010

And here’s the Horse Guard Parade. This was where they entered from the road of the Buckingham Palace.
 

Horse Guard Parade 2010
 
Horse Guard Parade 2010

Then a long walk in the St. James Park – just along the street where the parade passed by in the wedding.

St. James Park 2010

And finally, here I was approaching the Buckingham Palace. A dream come true for me and my husband.

Buckingham Palace 2010

Buckingham Palace 2010

And leaving you by the seal of the Royal Family.  London was lovely indeed! Very lovely!

Buckingham Palace 2010

Cakes–Nostalgia #50

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Thanks for the heads up Mommy Rose. Looking back into memories and sharing it with the others is really a great deal. So for my first entry ever, here’s my share of sweet cake.

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My 28th Birthday

This was taken on my 28th birthday. We celebrated it at Pizza Hut. Hubby left the restaurant I thought he’ll pick up some of our friends to come over, but he came up with this delicious cake that says “Happy Birthday Sweety”. My face is still swollen here. Why? I just gave birth. Julia was only 3wks old that year. Still trying to cope up with motherhood duties at night.

Conversation #2

While I was stretching up this morning, here’s another small talk with the big sister. She approaches the fruit basket and pointed at the banana.

JULIA: Mama, you wan nana?
ME: Me want a banana? Atini wahed (English: Give me one). You want to eat banana? I’ll peel one for you.
JULIA: No no no…
ME: *raised an eyebrow
JULIA: Don worry Mama… it’s okay it’s okay…

I don’t have an idea on why she’s asking me not to worry, but I ended up getting a banana for her and good thing she ate it. MIL laughed so hard because she heard her saying not to worry. It’s like an adult warning me up.

Conversation #1

I’ve been wanting to write about this type of conversations with my toddler soon to be big big sister, but I always forgot about it whenever I’ll start to write a post. I have a friend online who advised me to note on this simples conversation between our toddlers, so that we can always back read at the memories this has left us.

Hubby’s away and will be back tomorrow afternoon. This morning, while I was combing my hair, Julia woke up with a smile as usual. Here’s where the talks came in.

ME: Good morning Mama! How’s your sleep?
JULIA: Good moning Mama… howa you?
ME: I’m fine…
JULIA: (pointing at her diaper) Mama oh, it’s wet :(
ME: Wawa… Okay, stand up we’ll change your diaper na.
JULIA: Okay mama… thank you mama (and gave me a kiss and hug… awww…)
ME: You’re welcome.
***while changing her up, I asked her then about her Papa***
ME: Where is Papa Julia?
JULIA: Where is Papi?
ME: I’m asking you then you’ll ask me?
JULIA: Papa go bye-bye…
ME: Bye-bye? Where did he go?
JULIA: Papa in the ship…
ME: In the ship? What ship?
JULIA: Papa go with Barney and uhm… and uhm… there oh… (pointing at the door)
ME: Ah I see… Papa went to Beirut Mama not in the ship.
JULIA: Papa go Beirrrrruuuutttt (at this point she was actually pouting her lips as if she’s in an Opera house singing, LOL! :D )
ME: HAHAHA! Okay fine. Yallah let’s go out and say good morning to Tete (grandma in Arabic)
JULIA: Yallah na… bye bye pullow (pillow), ay lav you.

Sigh… Everyday she amazes us with all the things that she can do and say. One thing I noticed about Julia is that she loves to sing and dance. I wish I could record her favorite song. There’s this app on my iPhone which she always play with. It’s called “Juno”. And she loves her songs especially the song about Teddy who was missing.

Oh dear Julia, you’ll be a great sister for sure. I can see you singing lullabies for Julie. We love you dearest.

In Memory of Our Dear Friend

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She was laid to rest last Thursday – September 2, 2010. I’ll miss you Rocky! Thank you for the friendship and for the love you’ve shown. My best friend wrote a note for her. I had to share with you since she wrote it so perfectly. A true friend indeed she was. When I read this note, I cried as usual. I’m sure my bff will miss her more.

 

Hanggang sa muli, Rocky…

-by Oli Gozar

 

Teh,

 

Nahatid ka na namin pabalik sa ating Panginoon, binigla mo kaming lahat, at nasaktan kami sa nanyari…nun una hindi ko matanggap talaga…pero ngayon naniniwala na ko na asan ka man ay masaya ka na at walang ng hirap na nararanasan….

 

Ilang araw lumutang ang pag-iisip ko at parang ang dami kong gustong sabihin at gawin para sayo pero hindi ko alam pano at saan sisimulan…kaya mas ginusto kong manahimik, matulala at alalahanin ka na lng…

 

Hindi ko makakalimutan yun mga paborito mong sinasabi plagi na…. "Tara na teh! mamili tayo ng mga bagay na hindi natin kelangan" at ang famous mong may nakakaaliw na tonong…."hmmm…Shutang inang yan", dahil din sayo natututo akong magbakla-baklaan eh! nakakahawa ka eh….

 

Akala ko hindi ko matatanggap teh, pero buti na lang ang galing ng pari na nagmisa para sa inyo ng mga pinsan mo….teh, pinagalitan nya kami….saktong sakto yun sinabi ni father na panagot sa mga katanungan ko…at dahil dito bumalik ang faith ko na okay ka na nga at kasama mo na si Lord.

 

Teh, nasermunan kami ni father, sinabi nya ng pasigaw… alam ko iniisip nyo…madaming katanungan ang naglalaro sa isip nyo ngayon! bakit ganito! bakit ganyan! galit kayo! bakit kelangan bumangga na, tapos masunog pa! ang saklap….teh yan yun hindi ko matanggap yun yung nasaisip ko eh…nun sinabi ni father na sino yun mga nag-iisip ng ganyan mega taas ako ng kamay eh….

 

Tapos biglang sabi ni father okay lng daw na magtanong, magalit… normal daw yun….pero sinagot nya na…bakit ka nagtatanong? bakit kelangan ikaw pipili ng paraan ng pagkamatay nila? ibig mong sabihin mas magaling ka pa sa Diyos???? sabi ni father teh kung mahal ka namin…mas mahal ka ni God kaya mas alam nya kung ano ang makakabuti sayo…teh, sabi ni father yun anak nga ng Panginoon ayan oh hanggang ngayon nakapako…etong magpipinsan na toh sandaling hirap lng ang dinanas nila….kasi mahal sila ng Diyos….

 

Grabe teh nagsorry ako kay Lord kasi nagtanong ako ng ganyan….at nagalit ako….pero ngayon natatanggap ko na….hindi ka pababayaan ni Lord…na mamahalin ka nya higit pa sa pagmamahal namin sayo…isa na lang ang problema….sobrang mamimiss kita….

 

Pero teh, alam mo kahit papano nakakatuwa na ang pag-exit mo sa mundo ay may kabog pa din…teh pinuno nyong magpipinsan ang malaking simbahan sa bulacan eh….hanggang labas may mga nakatayo at nakikiramay sa inyo….teh tuwang tuwa ako na madaming nagmamahal sayo….kagaya ng pagmamahal ko at ng pamilya ko sayo…

 

Teh, alam mo naiimagine kita nun nagmimisa…malamang iritang irita ka na kasi tinatawag ka ni father ng paulit ulit ng Raquel hehehe! Gusto ko sanang icorrect si father pero naiimagine ko na nag-eenjoy yun dalawa mo pang pinsan na natatawa sa reaction mo….hehehe!

 

Nga pla teh…alam ko na tinago mo ang shades ko na kabibili ko lng para sa paghatid sayo….sinadya mo talagang itago eh noh…..gusto mo talagang makita na namamaga yun mata ko….pinagbigyan na kita teh, hindi na ko nagshades pero sana ibalik mo na, kasi isang beses ko palang nagagamit yun eh….binili ko lang talaga yun para sayo eh….

 

Teh, hindi talaga ako magaling sa ganito….dahil alam mong ang pinagsamahan natin ay puro saya at tawa lamang….ikaw ang nagturo sakin kung pano maging maligaya ang buhay eh…

 

Pasensya ka na kung wala akong matinding pabaon na salita nun dinalaw kita hanggang sa nagpaalam na….isa lang kasi ang plagi kong naiisip mula nun nawala ka eh…..at yun ay…mahal na mahal kita…

 

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