You may be wondering what my blog means when I am supposed to post about being Grateful for Tina’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge . Well, last weekend, I watched a Filipino film at our local cinema titled Hello, Love, Again. The movie offers a poignant exploration of what it means to come home. At its heart,…
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Gratitude for the past seven years…
It’s been seven years filled with sunshine, laughter, long drives, cafe brunches, travels and cherished moments with family and friends. I’m deeply grateful to the Lord for each and every extra day I’ve been given. Here’s to seven years since my stroke—a celebration of resilience and gratitude. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word…
It’s been Seven Years
It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years since Tim left Melbourne for London. I cherish our video calls, but I still miss seeing him in person. Today is Tim’s 34th birthday, and I wanted to send him a special message here because I know he’ll see it eventually—after all, he’s the one managing my…
Being a Mother of Two
On what subject(s) are you an authority? Being a mother is a deeply fulfilling experience that evolves with time. It involves nurturing life, balancing care with discipline, and shaping a child’s future—a journey that continues even as my kids are now in their 30s. It’s a role I cherish discussing, though I don’t claim to…
Heaven’s tears…
Sending you birthday wishes in your heavenly home. Amidst heaven’s tears, we celebrate with bittersweet memories. Happy Birthday in heaven dear Ena 🤍
Ah … to be young again!
Ah, to be young again! Running freely, without a care in the world. Exploring the world with wide-eyed wonder, filled with endless curiosity and excitement. I have three nieces, Korina, Ella, and Franceska. They each have two kids. I enjoy birthdays and special occasions because that’s when I get to see my grandkids and hear…
Tim
“Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.” – Matthew Jacobson In my July 2021 blog post, I spotlight my daughter Pat’s interview with Notion Magazine. Conducted by James Robinson, the interview delves into what it means to be a “creative” in today’s world. If you’re curious, you can…
A happy milestone
Reflecting on the days when you were a baby brings back fond memories, but today calls for something different. Here’s a message just for you on your first day of your 30s … ———******——— Hi Tishie Girl, I am so happy for you now that you’re on another solo trip. I could hear the joy…
2017
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? Experiencing a stroke in 2017 profoundly shaped my outlook on life. Despite no warning signs, my commitment to staying healthy, influenced by my mum’s medical history, proved vital. The occurrence during my Zumba class, as per doctors, highlighted the positive…
Gratitude
In the middle of jetlag and a confusion of time zones, I almost forgot my 6 year anniversary from my stroke. “Thank you Lord for the extension of my life.” I am feeling joyful and grateful that I have reached this far and still feeling this great. Oh yes…yes… I know that my body isn’t…
Windows in my memory
This is the Yap Sandiego Ancestral House in Cebu which is one of the oldest houses in the Philippines. I took this photo in 2012 and I am posting it today because I just remembered that I had a photo taken here on this window with my two sisters. This is in remembrance of my…
A lovely Easter day
Happy Easter from our family to yours… For my family, Easter is extra special because we have so many additional little ones that were so excited for the Easter Egg hunting! Wacky shot please! With my grandkids from my nieces from left to right…Remy, who’s the youngest and still don’t understand any if it. Alex…
A Guest Post for Tuesday
“Maybe it’s just a daughter’s job to piss off her mother.” . Chuck Palahniuk Diary I was thinking of a topic to write about and this suddenly came to mind. What if I let my kids write something about me. So today, i asked my daughter, Pat, to be my guest blogger. Jack often tells…
Bloganuary: “My Fave photo…”
What is your favorite photo you’ve ever taken? The prompt ask for my favourite photo. But asking that from someone who takes millions of photos is really a difficult task. So let me look at it from a different perspective. Which photo makes me so happy? Which photo gives me a lot of unforgettable memories?…
Another Year
“As you get older, three things happen: The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” – Norman Wisdom Another day Another year Another chance to be thankful I have a small family and that is enough for me I don’t have many friends, but they are all very special to…
When I first open my eyes…
“When I first open my eyes upon the morning meadows and look out upon the beautiful world, I thank God I am alive.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Today….I am grateful for another year of life. This is my fourth year anniversary since I had my stroke. Thank you Lord! P.S. And when I opened my…
32 Years ago…
“Together is a beautiful place to be.” 32 years ago … I married my best friend. It sounds cliche but we were really the best of friends then… and up to now we still are. Laughing at the same corny jokes… loving the same food…liking the same travel destinations… being funny and weird and loving…
Teach them well…
“I believe the children are our futureTeach them well and let them lead the wayShow them all the beauty they possess insideGive them a sense of pride to make it easierLet the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be” – The Greatest Love of all From at a very young age we taught…
Today is the 6th of September
“Family is a gift that lasts forever.” – unknown …and today is my mother’s birthday. She passed away in 1991, right before my husband, my one year old son and myself migrated to Melbourne, Australia. I could still see her being so excited when she saw Tim smile at her for the first time. ……
I am smiling…
“What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it’s the courage to raise one.” — President Barack Obama I am smiling because I have you beside me as the father of my beautiful kids… Happy Father’s Day Jack ❤️ It is FD here in Australia, I don’t know why we…
Meet Ernest…Tim’s Friendly Neighbourhood Cat
“Cats never strike a pose that isn’t photogenic.” – Lillian Jackson Braun My son’s friendly neighbourhood cat just had a haircut and he sent me this photo. Ernest looks grumpy here but still cute anyway… 6 Word Saturday
Postcards
“The postcard is sacred to me. It makes me sad that no one sends them very much anymore because of email and texting. I still like to buy them, but they’ve lost their original function and now just seem like reminders or mementos of what they used to be.” – Elaine Equi I don’t receive…
Through Tim’s Lens
“Sometimes you just got to find an old dirt road and go where it takes you.” – unknown London has now reopened post pandemic (jealous!) Tim and Leigh (my son and daughter in law) decided to go for a few days away to the country roads of Dungeness. These photos are from Tim’s lens and…
Interview #187 – Patricia
“I will let my daughter do whatever her heart wants. I will support her and guide her and give her all the knowledge that I have because I want her to succeed in whatever she loves.” – The Miz Patricia, my daughter, was interviewed by J Robinson and was featured in the Notion Magazine issue…
Patricia
“We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open.” – Harry Edwards Just a few months back, I and my husband were asked by my daughter, Patricia, if we were willing to pose for a photo as a subject for an interview about her. Of course we agreed…anything for our daughter, right? We…
Mommy & Daddy
“One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad.” – Jim DeMint In as much as I can remember…. My mum and dad met during The Japanese invasion of the Philippines. According to my mum… She…
Sunrise…Sunset
“Dear Lord, Every morning when the sunlight hits the window, let me rise up to see the beauty of the world.” – unknown The view from my daughter’s WINDOW… As she was just waking up this Monday morning. “Golden hour of magical light, the sky is alive.” – unknown I took this photo last weekend…
Murals from Tim’s Lens
Not sure if this is from Brick Lane or Shoreditch but is definitely in one of those places in London. Photos taken by my son Tim. This is for Sami’s Monday Murals. Please click image to enlarge.
What a Wonderful World
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharlal Nehru Thanks Amy for the challenge for this week – It’s a Wonderful World… what a beautiful reminder. When…