Gobble, Gobble, Gobble

"Bless friends and loved ones, near and far, with all the nicest things there are."

Wishing each and everyone the happiest moments and warmest traditions during this holiday season. May Thanksgiving bring all good things to you.

Time to gobble!

Happiness Forever

As parents, you set a wonderful example of the things that really matter in life – things like taking time to laugh and love and listen…


Thank you for the closeness we have as a family, for all the good times we still share, and especially for the first and best lesson you ever taught – how to love.

Happy Anniversary. Have a Wonderful Day!

Happiness

"The secret of happiness is the realization that life is a gift, not a right." Once we understand this axiom of life, our perspective on everything changes. And once our perspective on everything changes we become more fulfilled. And once this happens, we become much happier and realize that our life is different than it was before.

And not that just our life is a divine gift, but everything in our life. While of course we have to work hard to earn something, whether it be financial reward, a college degree on someone’s respect, these are still all divine gifts that should be appreciated as such.

Imagine everyday is your birthday and throughout the day you keep receiving unexpected gifts. How would you feel. So now try to convert this same sense to your everyday life, and appreciate everything as a gift. I’ll guarantee you will be a much happier person.

Try this for one day – and see where it takes you.

Fantastic Dad

For his 55th birthday, I have things to tell my Dad…

1. He was right. About pretty much everything.
2. Money really doesn’t grow on trees.
3. I was too listening.
4. Kids don’t forget the good stuff.

5. Take time out and relax.
6. Thanks for the lectures and the love.
7. You’re way above par.
8. I love you in a BIG way!

Have a Happy 55th Birthday, Dadi! Enjoy the weeklong vacation with Mom in the entertainment capital of the world!

I Don't Wanna Work

Another cute one…

1. My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned. I couldn't concentrate.
2. Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.
3. After that, I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited for it - mainly because it was a sew-sew job.
4. Next, I tried working in a muffler factory, but that was too exhausting.
5. Then, I tried to be a chef - figured it would add a little spice to my life, but I just didn't have the thyme.
6. I attempted to be a deli worker, but any way I sliced it I couldn't cut the mustard.
7. My best job was a musician, but eventually I found I wasn't noteworthy.
8. I studied a long time to become a doctor, but I didn't have any patience.
9. Next, was a job in a shoe factory. I tried but I just didn't fit in.
10. I became a professional fisherman, but discovered that I couldn't live on my net income.
11. I managed to get a good job working for a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining.
12. So then I got a job in a workout center, but they said I wasn't fit for the job.
13. After many years of trying to find steady work, I finally got a job as a historian - until I realized there was no future in it.
14. My last job was working in Starbucks, but I had to quit because it was always the same old grind.\
15. So, I tried retirement and found that I’m perfect for the job!
    

Tee Hee! What a laugh!

A Great Historical Moment

Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.


A change was called for and, tonight, it came. Whether this is a good thing for the United States, no one knows. Yet, as some said earlier today, the air felt crisper, the sky brighter, the spirit of the community jointly lifted. Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President on January 20, 2009.

Welcome, President Obama.

Breakfast Delight

The other week, I was eating breakfast while waiting for the bank to open. I asked Yaya Juvy if she heard my name being called. Somebody was calling “Ralline, Ralline, Ralline!” I was busy browsing the newspaper… then I looked up… and saw a familiar face.

Josephine Ragunton-Galang, commonly known as Jheng during our elementary and high school days, was on the other table. She was waiting for her husband, JM (Jose Maria), and their breakfast as well. Jheng works as a Relationship Manager in the bank and JM goes to a telecommunication company nearby.


“Makikita ko na ba yan mamaya sa Facebook or sa My Space”, Jheng said of the pictures taken. But, it took me almost two weeks before I could upload the pictures. Still, I can still recall the chitchat as if it were yesterday. It was nice seeing Jheng again, even though I am used to see her in bank, but seeing her as a wife and a mom, that I still have to get used to. Nevertheless, motherhood suits her; I see a certain glow with her smile.


Today is Jheng’s birthday and she’s spending the week with her family in Hong Kong Disneyland.

For Jheng: Wishing you a beautiful birthday and a lifetime of beautiful tomorrows!