Family
Family life, parenting, school days, and celebrations.
New Year’s Day Traditions: Do they make sense?
Growing up as a child, I was able to observe New Year’s Day traditions from my mom and dad. Early morning on the 31st, my mom would go to the market and buy loads of fruits of all kinds.
Giving Gifts
December 2008 Christmas gift giving I give gifts to children every year, often before Christmas. It used to be in the form of medical mission done in my clinic and scheduled at least a month before the date.
Medicine Night 2008
The annual celebration of the Medicine Night in LNU College of Medicine came early this year. The second year students, being the hosts, decided to hold it earlier than usual (December or January in past years), as they were anticipating the exams that would be coming before the Christmas break, leaving them no time to prepare for the occasion.
LMA: on its 10th Year
I couldn’t help to be curious on what my kids were into during the almost two-month-long preparation for the culminating activity of their school’s foundation celebration.
Raymund on Chess
Raymund in green shirt Playing chess is one thing that I have not done in my whole life. Not that I don’t want to but I simply failed to learn it.
All Saints' Day Celebration
We woke up early today just so we can be at the cemetery at six in the morning. Me and hubby prefer to be there early as it would be too hot when the sun is up.
Experiences with the Unknown
I don't exactly know what to call them - ethereal beings, ghosts, or spirits.But I am reminded of them whenever I stay in a hotel, for it is there where I often encounter them.
A time for bonding with kids
Ever since school started this June, each member of my family had been very busy - the kids with their studies, MTAP reviews, and preparations for the different school activities; me and hubby with our work.
I can't believe he quit
I have been teaching in the LNU College of Medicine for almost ten years now. I have seen quite a few students who gave up the course, mostly because they are not persistent or persevering enough.
Happy Birthday, Ralph!
I was initially scheduled for cesarean section on September 8, 2001 by my obstetrician, the reason why I had myself admitted on September 7.
Meet My Maids
Getting and maintaining maids are some of the domestic problems most mothers have. My sister is not an exception. She changes maids almost every month, and finding a new one always means trouble.
And he is gone again (Part II)
(I'm so glad our internet connection is back and I can blog at home.) Our action was met with rejection on his part.
And he is gone again
For three consecutive Saturdays my dad was with us. He came at seven in the morning. He joined us for breakfast after all needed examinations were done.
Sunday, a Family Day
I love Sundays! It is always the day I looked forward to every week. It is the day when the whole family is at home, enjoying our free time together.
We did not sign the waver
Raymund, now a ten-year old boy, pursued his dream to become a varsity player. Of course, we are very supportive of him, preparing everything he needs for the first tournament, an event sponsored by Milo.
He turned 41 yesterday!
Who else but the love of my life. My best friend. My adviser. My husband. He was a heavy alcoholic drinker when I met him.
Feelings of Acceptance
One Sunday afternoon, my hubby told me that my dad called him up because of difficulty of breathing. He said that dad had it immediately after a short jog.
Smart Kids
It was Wednesday afternoon. Randy and I decided to meet in CSI City mall, a more convenient place for us to meet, instead of him fetching me in the medical school.
My Growing Up Years
Today is my 4_th birthday (happy birthday to me!) and so I thought of telling something about myself - the then, the weird, and the funny!
Basketball as an Afternoon Fun
Basketball is such a popular sport. This is evidenced by the presence of basketball courts (big and small) in every place.
After the Storm
Two days after typhoon cosme brought havoc to our lives, the kids pestered me to go to Dagupan City just to look around.
Belated Happy Mothers' Day!
Yesterday was Mother's Day and as expected I was still busy with work that I almost forgot all about it.
Congratulations, Raymund and Ralph!
Raymund had his recognition day last week at La Marea Academy. He was awarded a year-end award of Second Honors (general average 92-92.
Christ is Risen!
Alleluia..... Alleluia! It is Easter, the most important celebration, the feast of all feasts! The occasion reminds us of how great God's love is for us that He sent His only Son to redeem us of our sins.
Remembering Lenten Celebrations
"Amy, it's not good to listen to the radio, or watch television, or sing out loud, or play noisily", my mom would tell me at the start of every Lenten season.
A Night Full of Memories
That was the title of one of the activities of the LRI (a division of Unilab) people held in Hyatt Hotel and Casino during the PAFP convention.
Celebrating Valentine's Day
Valentine's day is so commercialized nowadays that going out on the day itself means going to fully packed restaurants or falling on long queues just so you can buy a cake or a pack of chocolates.
We are on our 12th and very happy
January 28, 1996, when I got married with my best friend. It was the happiest day of my life for I was very sure of what I was doing.
