The GREAT Providers

Kiko and Papa Ariel

The 

PILLARS

KINGS 

of our domestic throne.

Dreams reign in their hearts

Aiming to offer 

GOLD 

and

never second hand.

HOME 

is the castle

they unselfishly protect

Nobody can trespass

The gates are locked up

with their fists like steel.

Warriors in the battlefield

Blood, sweat and tears

they hurdled... to serve the

abundance on the table.

The best that tomorrow may bring.

Shooting Like-a-PRO

I've been fascinated 

with this 

stimulating hue 

The shade represents

 joy, clarity and hope

Its brightness illuminates

like the sun 

bursting with light.

Golden Trumpet (Allamanda Cathartica)

I found this yellow flower

in an orchard place

and captured its 

beauty and grace.

I focused my lens and took

this macro shot.

The trick was a bit hard

but these attempts 

are not that bad.

Getting Older Gracefully

From left to right: Marri, DL, Malu and Mahlen

Being the eldest of four siblings, I became responsible at an early age. I took charge of the house when our mother was out and since our father was then working as an overseas contract worker in the Middle East, I had to be emotionally and mentally matured.

As I grew up, I learned a lot of things which made me a better person... An obedient daughter... a loving sister and a trusting friend. I remember, my mother would always tell me that I have to take care of my sisters, be dependable and lead by example.

At first we were only three with age gap of two years. We were fondly called “tatlong maria”  (three Marias ) because our names start with Maria. When our father decided to stop working abroad and stayed home for a while, mother got pregnant and after thirteen long years of patiently waiting , their prayers had been answered. They were blessed with a son…

CHARICE - Although Glamour Has Gone, TRUE SELF Has Found

 Behind these looks is a mask

She's living her dreams

and reaching the farthest star

with all the fame and glory.

She's wandering in a world

full of glitters and gold

making her life... a story.

With the fancy dazzling limelight

and the deafening applause

there's a music, unheard.

A powerful gifted voice

was echoing... a melody that

no one has ever learned.

Until her journey through

 life is suddenly halted

And it's time to confront reality.

The mask should be removed

no more pretension nor hypocrisy

Now behold... her real identity.

Creating A Legacy Through Writing

JOINING ME in this journey is...

TERESA GAUDINEZ-MARTINEZ

 "A mother by emotion, a writer by profession, and a blogger by intention. Teresa or Teresay as she is called in the online community is a researcher and web content writer since 2005. Before settling into writing, her work experience was founded on the banking, advertising, and cooperative industries. She is a regular contributor to various SplashPress Media Blogs."

Tere's handwriting 

Her handwriting is a calligraphy that defines her innate skill... 

Experts say that penmanship harbors more than the power of self-expression and bears the unique imprint of ones personality. Handwriting reveals hundreds of elements of the person's "personality and character" which includes glimpses into the subconscious mind, intellect, energy, fears, motivations, imagination, integrity, aptitudes, etc. There are over 100 individual traits revealed and an unlimited number of combinations.