I learned this familiar children’s rhyme from Barney, the purple dinosaur when my kids were just babies. Kids and parents just couldn’t get enough of this cuddly, make-believe friend. We had several VCDs at that time of his adventures with his friends, along with the never-ending bubbly songs that entertains the children. And the best part is usually the last part where they will sing the ‘I love you’ song which we all knew by heart. more…

The first reading of newly elected officers for Imelda SDA Church were about to begin. Everyone is alert as to who the new set of officers will be. This election is I think very unique as compared to other elections from the past. What makes it unique is that the tenure for this set of new officers would be for two straight years as well as the technicalities that all board members should not be elected as member of the special and nominating committees. I find it odd that when the board presented to the body this new rule, nobody objected and it was unanimously agreed by everyone. But when the election for the special nominating committee is well underway, then I’ve heard some complaints about the tenure which is very long. Maybe it took them some time before they realized what will be the impact of what they have voted at. I am not that concern with these issues because first of all, I am not a member of the church. So as much as I wanted to protest the tenure as well as other technicalities of this year’s election but I do not have the right in the first place. more…

We are scheduled to meet with Ascel, my future cousin-in-law, at MAMC lobby around 3pm today. I brought my two kids and nanay along since the two kids does not have school because of teachers meeting. So for her to get to know and see for herself the two kids, I decided to bring them along.

We talked about the flower girls dresses, the program, my ‘role’ which is now as one of the ushers, and Jimer’s participation in the reception program. It’s really very hard and complicated for these two people to organize their wedding since both of them are half-the-world apart, and they have to communicate through the internet. We’re now counting the days, weeks and months prior the actual date on December 30, and we’re all very excited about it. And its not everyday that someone you know is getting married, and the fact that this event has been long overdue for my cousin, Alex, and that’s what makes it more special. more…