Thursday, November 19, 2009

Happiness is a Choice

Choose to be happy today . . .

“Life is a choice. We can choose to be miserable, or we can choose to be happy in the midst of miserable circumstances.


Today, I choose to be happy. I won't wait for things to be perfect to be happy. My wounds will heal and things will work out good for me for I put my trust in Him.



One of my happiest moments, it was appreciating the very first fountain I saw in Europe. My friend took this clip at the commercial square in Portugal.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Just Being Grateful

I recently underwent an operation. I have been preparing for the moment. For some, it would have been an ordinary procedure but for me, with a family history of breast cancer, it was of great significance.

The doctor took out a solid lump from my right breast. It is for biopsy, so I still have to wait for a while for the result. However, finally it has been taken out. To my advantage, the doctor even decided not to open the other one which was suppose to have two lumps that we can no longer detect when I was at the operating room.

I have a lot to be thankful for. I am so grateful for having a nurse sister to take care of everything (the hospital and the doctor) and another sister in the U.S. who is constantly praying for my healing. I am also so relieved that we need to take out only one lump from one breast. It was a painful endeavor and there's the stage of recovery that hopefully will turn out speedy and okay.

I just want to thank the Lord. We do have a big God that takes care of our problems just as Brother Bo used to say.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Find Friendship

Buongiorno!

I am blessed to have visited Italy, what a lovely place to be. I had the opportunity to see numerous beautiful churches in Rome. I went with a group where I became friends with a young lady, Yas.

Yas is my camera buddy. We took pictures of each other for souvenir. Not quite sure who shot our photo together.

We captured photos inside and outside the picturesque structures. Great churches! Even the doors are marvelous and have their own stories to tell.

Great trip. Great company. Great moments!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Travel Within Europe

Guess what? I was able to tour Europe, just a portion and these are the things I've learned.

Traveling Europe, terms have changed. A bus is called a coach, an elevator (which is usually tiny there) is called a lift and when looking for a restroom, don't ask for a C.R., look for signs that say "WC". Yup, W.C. for water closet.

As you see below, to flush you push the rectangle on the wall, though sometimes you pull up from the water closet or you pull down from the water closet. They do have automatic flush like the ones we have locally. Kinda fun, deciphering how to flush every time you visit another WC.



Thursday, November 5, 2009

Whats Up Doc

What have I've been up to the past weeks? Okay, the mom kinda went out of the house and lived a Cinderella life.


Been staring at colorfully decorated Christmas trees at the malls, just checking out what I can adorn my "Little House on the Prairie" with but finally decided not to buy anything.

Took a photo of my hubby and a Mercedes Benz, trying out the feel of it. Hey, were not like car napping it, we don't have the key and the sexy promo girls were on guard.

I went to see the ADMU bonfire with much curiosity, as the Blue Eagles celebrated their back-to-back victory.

I attended a wedding reception that was moved to a latter date due to the typhoons (specifically Ondoy, though the church rites have taken place). We had some fun at the photo booth.

Got together with the family, one weekend, with my sister's family and my mother.

Get some air and be with family. It pays.