This is your life

I talked to two kindred spirits today. Anything can happen in a moment. Then I listened to my IPOD on my way home. This is the song that spoke to me.

this is your life
-switchfoot

yesterday is a wrinkle on your forehead
yesterday is a promise that you've broken
don't close your eyes, don't close your eyes
this is your life and today is all you've got now
yeah, and today is all you'll ever have
don't close your eyes
don't close your eyes

this is your life, are you who you want to be
this is your life, are you who you want to be
this is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be
when the world was younger and you had everything to lose

yesterday is a kid in the corner
yesterday is dead and over

this is your life, are you who you want to be
this is your life, are you who you want to be
this is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be
when the world was younger and you had everything to lose

don't close your eyes
don't close your eyes
don't close your eyes
don't close your eyes

this is your life are you who you want to be
this is your life are you who you want to be

this is your life, are you who you want to be
this is your life, are you who you want to be
this is your life, is it everything you dreamed it would be
when the world was younger and you had everything to lose

Sweet Sorrow Feast

We had a feast last Sunday night. Lechon from Cebu, chili crabs, pork barbeque, steamed lapu-lapu, Conti's chicken pastel, white sotanghon, shrimps, Mamang's famous pinakbet, and buko-lychee to fill our bodies with contentment rather than sadness. My sis and bro-in-law are leaving one week from now. Sis is taking her residency at UPMC in Pennsylvania for "training" -- she'll be back in 3 to 7 years. This country is already in trouble for losing its nurses and doctors to the land of milk and honey. Ate Jo for one, is a great doctor - she's compassionate, concerned, and speaks intelligently. I do admire her even though she doesn't know it! I'm sad that she's leaving, but I'm happy because she's fulfilling her dreams (and my parent's).I don't want to go on and on about sadness as it is already glooming my 8 AM. Instead of crying and moping, I'll plan on my US trips! Plus, I'll keep myself busy with non-work activities. My friend Dette texted me last night asking if I could team up with her in giving art lessons to orphans every first Saturday of the month. And so I said yes.=) I've always wanted to share my talent (hehe yabang) for the arts, but had limited opportunity to do so. I found fulfillment (and enjoyment!) in our street kids' art class volunteer work here in Accenture about three years ago, and so I'm getting excited with this new project! I'm also planning on a vacation in Singapore, Boracay, or Spain. I need to expand my horizon even further. This is a great time for me. I'm young, single, and free! Right, Tegs?=)

June 5th

I just have to say... I have the most loveable sister. This picture was taken last weekend at Coconut Grove in Laiya, Batangas. It was a memorable day - I knew it was one of my sister's happiest moments. I wish I could give her those kind of days every single day. She's my hero. I really have to learn and be my own hero. I think we all ought to do so. June 5th ought to be the day.

PP & MOA

Super tiring, wonderful day. My sister and I bonded the whole day - well, my brother-in-law tagged along too. Hehe. We went to Powerplant Mall and raved at the Ilaya boleros! The navy blue brocade one didn't have my sis' size, so we moved on... We had a great meal at Long Grain. Sis had Nasi Goreng, I had Beef Rendang, and Pat had another Indian feast - butter chicken with Lentil soup. Superb!!! And we raved again. I can't say enough, but I do love this restaurant - the flavors are so intense (NO msg mind you) and the presentation is so clean. Sarap talaga, I can endorse this resto without a price! At around 3pm, we hopped to Mall of Asia. Ate Jo and Pat were so overwhelmed with this mall. It's huge and it's packed! We had coffee at UCC and saw my aunt who has breast cancer pass by the window. We went out of UCC and ran to greet her and my uncle. The last time I saw her was two years ago, at my sister's wedding in Tagaytay. They didn't know she had cancer then... Anyway, I didn't expect her to be in a mall and looking so spiffy with her short 'do! She looked mighty well. She's a survivor. Just now, by blogging this day, I realize, what I try to survive out of is NOTHING compared to what my aunt had just gone through and is still going through. Yesterday, digitelboy did it for me. Now, my aunt, again knocked on my stubborn li'l head. And now I contain my tears. Thank YOU for this life you gave me.

We walked 'til the sun came down and we bought 60-peso slippers to relieve our swollen feet! What a way to end this entry, huh?:o) Life is short.

Joining the BLOGwagon

Hey there! I can't believe I'm blogging. This is all the girlfriends' fault... I think I'm sold. Hehehe! Some interesting events this year: taking charge in L&C, coloring my hair short of blondie, disney with the whole family, breaking up with my boyfriend, renovating my condo, and blogging! Life has so much to offer. I'll try not to waste it. This is just the beginning.=)