My disappointment at being rerouted from where I intended to go turned to excitement as I glimpsed the serene scene from my car. Though not as vast as the magnificent Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake—with its own alluring beauty, is a major contender as a travel destination. Like a child going to a candy store, I …
Who we are today has been shaped not only by our present circumstances, but our past as well. A Filipino saying, we were taught in school, “Ang sinuman na hindi lilingon sa pinanggalingan, ay hindi makakarating sa kanyang patutunguhan” illustrates the importance of our past. It says that if we don’t look at the past …
What do I do with all these? This was my thought as I looked at my closet and drawers overflowing with clothes I have not worn for an entire year or more. Staying in the confines of our home last year, I did not have a need for all the fancy clothes or shoes I …
Panic arose from my stomach to my face. Immediately, this mama’s eyes switched from casual browsing through a clothes’ rack to scanning every nook of the store’s floor with the visual acuity of a hawk. With the speed of lightning, my toddler, Christian, who just a second ago was beside me, was now nowhere in …
Going through what we’ve gone through the past year has opened my eyes to a lot of things. One “aha” moment for me is how everything can change in the blink of an eye. We are really not in control! Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher once said, “The only thing that is constant is change.” Yes, …
A frequent word in my vocabulary in 2020 has been “overwhelmed.” Many of you might relate to me. The dictionary defines it as “bury or drown beneath a huge mass, inundate, give too much of a thing to someone.” It seems like many if not all of us have had our share of “too much” …
Late for thirty minutes, I sat in embarrassment in front of my potential clients. Even before I opened my mouth for my spiel, I knew I lost their business. I failed because of not asking and having precise directions. They were one of my first appointments as a Realtor. Fast forward to the present time, …
Do the current circumstances disturb you? Are troubles overwhelming you? Do you wish you could just have even a momentary break from all the negativity? You are not alone. For the past months, most if not all of us have been sailing through rough seas. It has not been easy. But let me encourage you! …
I focused intently at the computer screen, adjusted my glasses, took them off, and wiped the lenses clean. After stroking my hand across my right eye, I replaced my glasses back on and gasped. It was still there! Even then, I could not shake the foggy film off, nor the fact I was having a …
Have you ever responded to a friend’s post of their child’s birthday with “It seems like only yesterday…” “Time flies…?” I frequently have. When we reflect on time, we see that the minutes of everyday tick fast and the years go by so quickly. People say “Time flies when we are having fun,” but time …
