I know I said before that I’ll post in here more often. Well, I guess I was wrong! I’ve finally decided that I’ll be using my Chic blog from now on because of it’s flexibility!
So guys, do check out my blog http://chic.akoniya.com. Don’t forget to leave your comments when you drop by.
Thanks!
Just dropped by to greet you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year! 2007 is the Year of the Red Pig. You might want to check out your fortune and what’s in-store for you this coming year. As for me, a Horse in the Chinese Horoscope, it’s just a fair year for me. But whatever it is, the best thing that we can do is to pray that we’ll have a better year ahead!
Oh! By the way, let me also greet my hubby a Happy 6th Anniversary! Yesterday was our anniversary. I just wasn’t able to find the time to post. Nevertheless, it was memorable since we celebrated it together with a close friend of ours who got married yesterday. Attending it gave us an opportunity to somewhat "renew" our vows. = )
"Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show. The secret lies in an inner glow. It’s lighting a fire inside the heart. Good will and joy a vital part. It’s higher thought and greater plan. It’s glorious dream in the soul of man."
–Wilfred A. Peterson (The Art of Living)
Merry CHRISTmas to all!
Last December 8, my mom and their choir had a mini concert. Before that day, she was excitedly inviting her relatives to watch her show. And when she called me up and asked me to be there, I told her that Alex and I will definitely be there to support her.
I think that "music and the arts" runs in our blood. My grandfather was a Zarzuela stage actor. My mom, sings and dances very well. My eldest brother, was a drummer and guitarist in his band back in his college days (Oh yes! And he can dance too!). While, my other brother, is currently a choreographer and dancer of Manoeuvres. And yours truly, can dance and act too. = )
Actually, I really miss those days when I used to groove and act in front of so many people. I enjoyed performing and sharing my talents with others. And you know what? I still dream of the day that I’ll be dancing with my brother and his group in a major concert! (Naks! Pagbigyan nyo na ko. Libre naman mangarap diba? Maybe in one of Gary V.’s or Manoeuvres’ dance concert? Hahaha! How I really wish!)
Anyway, while I was watching my mom sing, I suddenly felt proud and happy! I was used to her watching me during my performances. But now, it’s the other way around! I was just so proud of how she carries herself and exudes that radiant confidence while singing at the top of her voice. Imagine, at 65, she was still able to fulfill her dream of singing professionaly.
That’s why, I won’t let that day pass without having a picture with my dearest mom! It’s just to show the whole world that I love her and I am so proud of her!!!
Hello! I just felt like reactivating my Friendster blog again… I miss the blogging world! My Chic blog is still up but I think I’ll post in here more often.
What’s up with me lately? Just got back to work last November 6 from a 5-month maternity leave! Wondering why it took me 5 months? Well, I had a delicate pregnancy so I had to be on bed rest 3 months before my due date. I gave birth through a C-section to a 7.3lbs baby boy last August 20. Now, I’m getting back on track.
What can I say? I now have 2 cute boys and that’s it for me. Add my hubby and you’ll see the boys in my beautiful life. Isn’t it sweet? I’ll be their muse! This just means that I have to shed those extra pounds off. Hehe..
‘Til my next post. God bless you all!
Yes, that’s right! I have a new blog and you can check it out at http://chic.akoniya.com. Got this new site from our Webmaster.
And yes, this’ll be my last post here. I hope that you’ll still visit my site from time to time. It’s just a simple way for me to keep in touch with you guys.
Well, hope you had a great 2005 and here’s to looking forward to a brighter, happier, more prosperous 2006!
Happy New Year to you all!!!!
Two hearts, two minds, in time did find, one love, one aim, two paths, the same.
Rejoice, hold fast and love will last!
I’ve always set goals in my life and surprisingly, when I check on my achievements, I somehow reached most of it. I’m not claiming that I did it all by myself. Definitely, I reached it because of a lot of factors. First and foremost, because of God’s guidance and blessings, because of my hubby, my family, my relatives, my ever supportive friends, my co-workers and colleagues. well, just tell me if I missed someone or something that has made a contribution to where I am now….
I can say that I’m just lucky to have them all by my side. And I’m also lucky because the turn of the tides are most of the time, to my advantage. Now, I’m again setting new goals for the next 5 years. I hope and pray that I can still achieve them. And I also hope that those people who supported me won’t be tired of doing it. I have to put in again tons of determination, perseverance, patience and hard work. Here’s some of them. Pardon me but the others, I have to keep it to myself:
1. A brand new house
2. Another brand new car - should be Ford
3. Be a VP in a company - although I still can’t say which company! hahaha!
4. Enroll my child in a nice school
5. Travel
I believe that there’s nothing wrong in setting goals. In fact, I think goals are the reasons why a person continues to have zest in life. It helps one to stay happy and be motivated even if things sometimes go astray or don’t go as planned. But make sure that your goals are realistic and attainable. Because if not, you’ll end up pushing yourself too hard. Oh! And by the way, you should also know how to handle it if ever you weren’t able to reach your goal. Maybe it’s not yet the right time, or maybe it’s just simply and plainly not for you. Don’t get depressed but move on and try again. You’ll never know, if God really wants you to achieve it, He’ll really give it to you (again in His right time).
Well, how about you? Have you set your goals already? It doesn’t matter if you have a different time frame. It may be daily, monthly, yearly or what have you? As long as you have something to aim for, then your life will continue to be challenging and interesting.
Hustle and bustle and hurry and run
looking for gifts that bring so much fun.
A visit to Santa we also must make
because of our children for all of our sakes.
The food preparations must get underway
like cookies and candies for our special day.
Gifts must be wrapped and bows must be ties
and trees must be trimmed and lights hung outside.
Cards must be bought and then must be signed
And addresses and mailed to reach friends on time.
The kids must be bathed and tucked into bed
where they will wait to hear Santa’s sled.
But when morning comes midst all the squeals,
faces depicting what our children feel;
it makes all the hustle and hurry and run
so very worthwhile for these little ones.
Now let’s remember the child in our lives
given to us when God’s son arrived
to teach is to love each other and then
to die on the cross to save us from sin.
by Glenna F. McKinley
Merry Christmas to you all!
10 days from now, Alex and I will be celebrating our 5th year together in married bliss. But come to think of it, we’ve been already spending almost half of our lives in each other’s arms. Since 4th year high school, we were already a couple. We were around 16 years old then. Well, don’t ever ask us how we’ve managed to stay together all these years. We really can’t tell you the answer. All we know is that we’re happy together, we jive, we make things happen, we do not compare, and we do not set high expectations from each other. We’re somewhat contented with what we have and we make the most out of our relationship. Don’t raise your eyebrows! I didn’t say that everything was a bed of roses. In fact, we also had our fair share of bumpy rides.
Honestly, I don’t believe in love at first sight. Love grows. Love entails nurturing. Both should be in the giving and receiving end. There should be constant communication, understanding, respect, patience and forgiveness. Couples should try their best to accept each one’s flaws and faults. But at the same time, work hand-in-hand to contribute for the other’s growth be it spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, social etc…
Actually, a lot of my friends are asking how come we didn’t look for another? Maybe because we’re soulmates? God only knows! We’re just glad that we managed to stay together - for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, ’til death do us part…. And we foresee ourselves growing old - still happily and madly in love with each other.
P.S. Please bear with the 1st two pictures. Tried to capture it through our digicam and those were the outputs. :(
