It's been a little more than a year since my son Josh passed away.  Aug 7 2011 was unforgettable.  He tragically died at a very young age. There isn't a day when I don't think of him and it's hard holding back tears.  I visit the garden where his ashes are kept, near a Church not too far from where I live, as often as I can.  I know wherever he is, that he is at peace, happy and looking after his 2 younger brothers.  We all miss you Josh so much and we will see each other soon.

It has been 3 long years.  What's wrong here? Again I've been in blog hiatus for such a long time and there is so many catching up to do.  I am not sure if I can even recall everything that's happened in the past 3 years.  Both tragedy and joy, noise and quiet, the race and the rise, breaking but surviving it all may sum what has transpired.  Too much drama... let's just move on....

Toxic is an understatement

You sometimes think life can no longer get more tiring, more toxic and more hectic than it already is. But then again.... surprise! Just a month ago one of my colleagues hastily left the company leaving me and a few others burdened with all these responsibilities she left behind. It wasn't good, I considered her a friend. She had her reasons and maybe someday I will learn to understand what was behind all the drama.

Now I have a new role, a harder one in fact and I sometimes think I can't do it. But heck, maybe this happened for a reason. Maybe I should just grow and start learning the new ropes. Great! What a way to start the year.... Well atleast it's moving somewhere... we'll see how this turns out and maybe it's a good thing.... hopefully....

You understand people well and are a natural born therapist.

A peacemaker, people always seem to get along when you are around.

You tend to be a father or mother figure to friends, even to those older than you.

You enjoy your role, and you find that you are close to many people.



Your strength: Your devotion



Your weakness: Reliance on others for happiness



Your power color: Lilac



Your power symbol: Heart



Your power month: June

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My 30 minutes spent

I apologize to my blog for not updating it as often as I could. I have been so busy for the past few weeks, very very busy. I work double shift , take care of the family, my little son who is the most curious child, my husband and Josh..... Everytime I open my blogger, I just stare into the sceen hoping that even just for a few minutes I can put something but end up doing some other task.
Anyways, now I have some extra 30mins.....
Despite the busy schedule, my life has been really fine. The kids are doing well, especially Josh, and I am so relieved he is better.
My husband now used to his new job is doing very well too.
KC, the youngest, is still adjusting in school. He loves going there, every morning he would be the one to wake up Dad to get up early to bring him there.

Me I wish I had more time. TIME is all I ask for. I wish I could do the things I want so much. I still love to travel but work never permits me. I love to scuba dive and go to the beach but again no time. I want to go to Cebu visit my relatives I have never seen for years. I want to travel to other Asian countries and experience their culture.

A friend of mine said that ... I should "make" time.... which sounds easy... believe me in my case it is not.

Anyway, if I do have the time, I'll be posting some tips and ways I have gathered the past few months that may help people save money... with the rising cost of gas and living.... everyone needs to save. For Moms and Dads, the avid traveler, for students, for the working people...etc...
these ideas may help in one way or another, til next time.

Reuniting with Friends

Last weekend we attended a friend's wedding and it was nice to see KC (my 3 yr old son) for the first time be part of an entourage as the coin bearer. He was so cute in his Barong Tagalog.
It was a great evening, full of laughter, stories and of course food and wine. We saw friends we've never seen for months. There was indeed a lot of catching up. It was so nice to see that everyone was fine. A friend who just gave birth, asked me to be Godmother to her baby girl. I am so delighted. Another friend of mine , who is still single at 28, told me of her travels to search for that "someone" and business ventures which she so enthusiastically explained as well. Another friend told me of some unfortunate news about his health condition and that he is required to totally stop drinking beer...which was his no.1 favorite pastime eversine I knew him...tsk tsk..... Overall it was a great night. Aside from the couple glowing with love and happiness, we were all pretty much excited and glad to have that reunion of sorts and got the rare chance to catch up. I miss these types of gatherings and how I wish there will be more to come.....

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