God, Happiness and Life

Belle is Jerome's girlfriend. My partner tells me that these two have been together since September, 2007. Oh! I didn't know that :-) I know from my son's stories that Belle is such a hardworking individual. That she was a working student, way back is quite admirable. I am sure she missed a lot of fun. While she was burying herself with work after school, most of her college classmates were having a hey day, I am suuurrrre. How many young people today can afford not having that? To have a job to support one's studies because one wants to help her parents is quite a feat that is hard to ignore. It takes a lot of character and determination. For all the good things that Belle brings into the life of my son, I thank her. And here's wishing YOU the best Belle. May you continue to live a purposeful life. While at it, enjoy the journey too. And Thank you for being always thoughtful. Finally, today, it is a must that you take pleasure in the company of the pe...

Photos taken last night at Nigel's birthday dinner. The head of the brood, Jerome, Belle, Andre, Nigel, birthday man and Jet, Nige's bossom buddy. Nigel, Andre, the band leader, Jerome, and Jigs The men and a Belle.

Today is Nigel's birthday. That's my stepson who just recently married. Since wife, Myles is back to work at Luxembourg, he is spending his birthday with us. The 'us' who joined us for a small dinner was, of course my partner, Jet his best friend, his bro Jerome(at last), Belle. Jerome's girlfriend, Jigs, another brother, (Joanne-Bebe was supposed to come as well but too tired from work and school; and of course Andre, eldest brother, who joined us belatedly. Right now they are still drinking beer as usual. Jerome is being continuously roasted for missing so many family occasions, including Nigel's wedding. Aaarrgghh. I can't believe Nigel is 30 and married. The first time I met Nigel was back when he was about 3. He did a 'poem' for me - from splendor in the grass. I saw him again when he was already driving his own car, dropping in once in a while to watch my sons' neighborhood basketball games. At that time he was a varsity player for his s...

These are some of the books and toys my children accumulated as they were growing up. I remember taking these photos before they were all given away when we moved to a new place, almost 7 months ago. I gave the books to Bebe. At that time, we were not yet privy to the fact that she has a son. Now, I feel so much better, I don't know why. Perhaps, for my son. He has been keeping the 'child-son secret' for the longest time, though we had already known early on. For his peace of mind, I m glad, the fact is out. As the old adage say, the truth will make us free. And I hope Bebe has the time to read some of them to her son, Wakki. Well these stuffed toys went to my nieces. It's my daughter's, accumulated from way, way back. Again, I show it here for posterity. I remember, her favorite is Garfield in his bathrobe. The rest of her Garfields, I take were given to some toys for charity orgs. The thing is, I love keeping mementos. Cards, restaurant bills, old flowers, gi...

Bebe is my son's girl. I am not sure though if they are still together. But yesterday, she was here to visit, bringing along her 3 year old son, Wakki. As I was out of the house when they arrived, the boy, tired apparently, slept. When he awoke, Bebe brought him to our room to get introduced. He seemed shy at first. Aren't all children like that? They need time to warm up. I gave him junk (mean me!) I knew there was a possibility they'd come for a visit so I got him and myself these potato junk. Aargghh! My partner, gave him a tiny plastic, blue and yellow dancing boy toy. He was hesitant to take it from partner at first, unlike the way he was with the junk from me. He!He! Children will always be children. So easy to get around them. The boy is handsome, looks like Bebe. Truth is, it brought back a lot of bittersweet memories of my eldest child. But I don't want to dwell on things past, especially if if I have to relive not so happy moments :-) One thing though, I j...

I got this email from Myles my step-daughter-in-law. Remember? She is Nigel's wife :-) I take special note of the freezing weather she mentions; which they who are based in Europe are experiencing right now. I really could not imagine how that feels. Much like you are in freezer, huh? OMG! Myles, as I know her is pretty resilient. Weather conditions and all :-) But I am sure, now more than ever, she misses her big hunk of a hubby, who'll be off soon to follow her. So until that time, Myles will have to make do with thermal wear and thermally enabled bed and linen to keep her warm. ==================================================================== Hi Tita, Just taking a break from uploading pictures at the website that Nigel and I am creating. Hope all is well with you and the boys. I have not started reading the book that you gave me. By the way, thanks for the thought. I will read it after i finish one that's been gathering dust over my bedside table. It is negative...

That's Myles, my step son's lovely wife, my partner and me toasting the new year's eve. Nigel was taking the picture on my camera. This was taken after, the fireworks and firecrackers have all been exploded. he!he! I have no photos of those moments. My camera had only 2 MB memory stick. Swell! And there was no way I could upload photos it has taken so far. So I was stuck :-( (Grrr)