April 2007

Virgen de Manaoag

Image of the Miraculous Virgin Mary of Manaoag
I am not a very religious person in the sense that I do not hear mass regularly, but I do visit the church at any day of the week when I feel the need for spiritual upliftment.
Though not so pious that I am, I however believe in the […]

Volkswagen fever

My son and daughter are trying to hone their skills in photography, albeit only with the use of their cellphones.
Yesterday, they joined other members of the Volkswagen Club of the Philippines (VWCP) Pangasinan chapter in a caravan which was part of the celebration of Bangus Festival in Dagupan City.As soon as they arrived home, tired […]

Bangus Festival in my city

Despite the summer heat (soaring to mid 30 deg. Centigrade) and the political heat, the annual Bangus Festival in my city of Dagupan goes on as usual.
I may not be a supporter of the incumbent city administration, but nevertheless I promote the festivity here, because I believe that politics is out of the question […]

Vanity strikes again

Warning: Current Mode: VANITY!!!
I have finally purchased a new cellphone, courtesy of dear hubby.
My son, Aypee, accompanied me cellphone shopping. I was thinking of only two options: N70 or N73. However, when we got to the store, the sales assistants showed us other brands. My son was attracted to a Samsung SGH D-900 model, as […]

ABC meme…

I just arrived from Manila at this very minute that I am writing this. And I have read all comments to my previous post. Thank you, thank you, my dear friends - for being here, for the hugs, for the encouragement.
I know better now than to question my God. I know better now than […]

Seeing the light once more

Hello my dear readers and blog friends!
First of all, I would like to apologize for having been not myself lately. I also ask for your indulgence for my having turned this blog into a sort of ‘graffiti’ by splashing it with emotional outbursts which ruled me over the past few days. If anything, I just […]

Flying high

“The gull sees farthest who flies highest.”

Hurtin’

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Give me a bear hug;
I am hurting, I’m no good;
Squeeze my blues dry.
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Called not to say hi
Bitter for lack of support;
Bled, yet not enough?
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Feel your momma’s love
My life for you if needed
Blame none for failures.
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Where is my faith?

God is faithful… but where is my faith?

Wind beneath her wings no more

“Wind Beneath My Wings” (Bette Midler)
It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that’s your way.
You always walked a step behind.
So I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name […]