Close Family Friends

Happiness is having a loving and caring family friends. Last friday, Klaus and Bebel who live in Limburg visited us and have dinner together at Schloss Staufenburg in Durbach. Over flammkuchen and plate of cold cuts, we enjoyed the discussion and the view of Elsass. The next day, they browsed around Offenburg and have lunch at Rebstock Hotel. They are really true friends that never leave our heart even if they live in another city.

Family Fun and Travel

Summer and school holidays are family travel red-zone periods. Some of my family members back home take advantage of the summer vacation and for a while get the kids away from TV, computer and video games.

A trip nearby - My daughter Rosebelle and company enjoyed the Southforbes pool and Nuvali




Provincial Trip- My eldest and youngest sister with her family in Cebu and Bohol










Outside the country trip- My daughter-in-law and grandson in Hongkong

Just Sharing

Last saturday, Dirk's motorcycle jacket was stolen while swimming at Mercure Hotel. Now he bought a new one and all of us should see to it that our belongings are safe before doing any activity-

We bought a very small rice cooker, its sooo cute that it looks like a kitchen toy.

Despite the busy schedule, i still find time to read so Dirk bought new pocketbooks authored by John Grisham and Mary Higgins Clark, my favorite writers.

Blogging from the Heart

I am always thankful for another day, for the life and for the wonderful blessings God had given me, a loving family and supportive friends. Everyday is a learning process and that is the very reason why i decided to blog so my brains will continue to work despite daily work and trials. I always write from the heart and not what i blog about, its how i blog it. Thats why i post even a simple lunch because friends are important to me.

Flores de Mayo

May is a festive month in the Philippines not only because its my birthmonth but it is where most fiestas are celebrated in by villages and towns. ‘Flores de Mayo’ also remains a highly anticipated Filipino tradition during this month. This beloved event is highlighted by the “Santacruzan,” a parade of lovely ladies and their escorts dressed in their best attire. For a predominantly Catholic country, the Flores de Mayo is said to be a tribute to honor Virgin Mary in a month long festival.
The parade of the Reyna Elena and her groom symbolizes the search for the True Cross in Jerusalem. My grandchildren back home participated in this religious event last saturday. Thanks to Facebook, i'm always updated with the activities of my family.

















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Elena's Birthday Celebration

A very good friend Elena celebrated her birthday today at their place in Zell Weierbach. Its actually a late celebration attended by close friends. She cooked a lot and its a combination of Pinoy dishes, thai and german foods. I did go there earlier and promised to return with Dirk. But he is too kaputt to walk because of the golf tournament and too much walking in Pisa and Florence. His newly operated knee hurts a lot and he needs to see his doctor next week.