Missing Daddy

Jun 10, 07 Missing Daddy

Posted by in Grief Recovery, Memory Lane

TweetThe poignant thoughts of Pia’s entry about her seatmate, Senator Juan Flavier (who has now graduated from the senate) brought back memories of my own dad. Like Pia, I have a soft spot for senior citizens about the same age as my dad would have been today. Whenever I garner an achievement, I often think “dad would...

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On Husbands and their Caves

Jun 08, 07 On Husbands and their Caves

Posted by in My Family

TweetThere are two peculiarities I learned about men the week after I married my boyfriend. 1. He hibernates in his “cave” when he is moody and wants to be alone and 2. He has a hunter instinct. After a hard’s day work, he gazes at the far horizon such as the television . I couldn’t find the right words...

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Investing in the Philippine Stock Market

Jun 06, 07 Investing in the Philippine Stock Market

Posted by in Blogging, Money & Investment, New Media

TweetDo you believe in luck and chance especially in financial success? When our only son was born in 1993, our life changed dramatically. My husband and I believed that our son was our lucky charm which brought us good fortune and lots of happiness. In fact, among all the kids, Luijoe had the grandest Baptismal celebration and...

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Being Needy

Tweet“He’s needy.” I once overheard a conversation from one of my daughters. It pertained to a peculiarity in her crush. And it didn’t sound like a positive statement. Is being needy a bad or good trait? It depends. We accept ourselves as people with needs- the need for love, comfort, understanding,...

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The Ideal Husband For My Girls

Jun 03, 07 The Ideal Husband For My Girls

Posted by in My Family

TweetDo you believe that mothers (or parents) know their daughter more than she knows herself? It got me thinking do I really know my daughters well enough that I can advise them on the ideal spouse? I recall my dad often spewing advice like “marry someone who is intelligent “. I even thought my dad was such a snob....

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Proud to be a Filipino

TweetImagine the consternation on Lauren’s face when I told her that I rejected the immigration papers that Lorna, my sister sent me in 1987. “Mom , how could you?” I explained to her my reasons. While reviewing the requirements and the time frame for approval, I figured that in twenty years, my papers would...

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