Our Silver Anniversary

Let me start this special occasion by walking down memory lane. No present and future exist without the past that reminds us when, where and how it all began. So, without further ado, here are the detailed accounts of our love story.

Our simple anniversary cake

THE FIRST GLANCE

Just like any other boring day of the week, I still found myself sitting on that chair inside that seemingly boring office as well. Someone knocked at the door and before I got there to open it, a guy in a blue shirt entered only to ask me, "Nandyan ba si Amy?" (Is Amy around?) That was a brief glance. The very first time I laid eyes on him. It was 14 February 1994, more than twenty-five years back.

THE COURTSHIP

That short meeting was followed by a few more acquaintances and several talks on the phone. His voice struck me. Actually, that’s one trait I like most about him. He always had a way to surprise me. He often paid unexpected visits. He would come to the office all the way from Cavite where he was assigned, wearing that so familiar camouflage jacket... waited for hours until I finished my work for the day.

THE CARD

After almost two months of constantly dating, I formally accepted him. That was April 8 of the same year. I gave him a card... a card with two diamonds meaning he won over my heart because he got the highest one.

THE TERM OF ENDEARMENT 

Sweetheart...

Honey...

Cutie...

Baby or Babe...

Cupcake, Darling, Sugar pie, Buttercup...

There are a lot more terms of endearment we can use to address our loved ones or describe a person for various reasons. It's our unique way of calling those people dear to us. It's our means of expressing deep affection. But I preferred a unique one for me and my hubby... me as MYE and he as PYE.

THE COUPLE
Some trivia about us:

• You're All I Need by White Lion is our memorable song not our theme song
• April 8, 1994, was the day we became BF/GF
• January 18, 1995, was our Civil Wedding
• July 8, 1998, was our Church Nuptial (number 8 means infinity)
• We were born in the same year and month... JUNE 1968. He was on the 23rd and I was on the 29th
• I am the eldest of 4 and he is the youngest of 4 

Civil Wedding at Pasig City Hall, 18 Jan 1995

This is what I call FATE... God showed us the way to each other and brought us to one place called HOME.

Twenty-five years brought us joy and pain but here we are, keeping our promise of forever despite all the struggles we've been through and the challenges of life we've overcome. We are bonded by love for each other and our faith in God.

Every single day that will pass and every single day that will follow... is always a fresh start.

Healing

We have our own share of heartaches. Our past mistakes will serve as lessons that will guide us in our future relationship. 

If love is not meant to be, let go and move on. Whatever you deserve will surely come, in perfect time. 

"Rest your heart until it gains strength to beat again."

YouTube, Now Streaming

So, what's keeping you busy these days? Work.. a lot of stressful work in the office, at home, in school. Everyone is preoccupied with all sorts of things.

We now live in a world where digital technology reigns and people are connected through social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.These are designed to allow users to share thoughts, photos, and videos. However, these platforms can also be used to monetize social media accounts.

When it comes to online videos, YouTube is the most popular in the Philippines. Any Filipino with a smartphone can create content and upload it online. Contents may be your day-to-day activities, special occasions, travels and the like. So how can you monetize it?

Get your channel ready to earn:

Step 1: Enable your channel for monetization.

Step 2: Connect your YouTube channel to an AdSense account in order to earn money and get paid for your monetized videos.

Step 3: Take a minute to get to know the kinds of videos you can monetize and the different ad formats.

While here are the Top 10 Most Popular Types of Videos on YouTube

1. Unboxing 
2. Educational 
3. Favorites/Best Of 
4. Tag or Challenge 
5. Haul 
6. Comedy/Skit 
7. Gaming 
8. Vlogs
9. How-To
10. Product Reviews

I have my YouTube channel here and you're invited to subscribe anytime but I wish to share this video of my niece, Claire Dave and her significant other, Third. Their maiden voyage on being content creators. Enjoy watching!!!

"Nabaling Pakpak"

Sa isang iglap

ang ngiti mo

wari’y lumisan

Namalas ang tamlay 

sa iyong mga mata

Kagyat naglaho ang 

talino, sigla at saya.

Pagkabagot at inip

ang umuulayaw 

sa bawat araw 

na magdaan

Ang makita ka

sa ganitong kalagayan

sadyang kumukurot 

sa aking kaibuturan.

Ang talas 

ng iyong isip

napudpod na 

parang lapis

Nabura ang alaala ng 

mga numero at letra

Mga dating kaalaman

naligaw kung saan.

Di tiyak kung kailan

muli mabubuhay

ang bawat himaymay

na nawalan ng malay

Kalusugan ay

tunay na kayamanan

Ngayon ito’y pahalagahan

at ingatan.

Nawa’y dinggin

ng Maykapal

ang aking 

bawat dasal

Hangad ko ang iyong 

ganap na kagalingan

Ipagkaloob Nyang muli 

ang ‘yong kalakasan.

Sa iyong braso’y

may nakaguhit na agila

na tulad mo, animo’y

nanlumong bigla

Subalit buo ang

aking paniniwala na

ang pakpak na nabali

ay lilipad na muli.

Love is a Battlefield

Love is a 

battlefield. 

We may lose 

if we are weak.. 

We may win 

if we are strong. 

Either way, we emerge as victors 

because love is worth fighting for.

Moving On

The pain of moving on and letting go is unbearable. It can take years for someone to heal and for others, a lifelong process. The intensity of pain depends on the person experiencing it. Nobody can avoid being hurt.. It's never easy to forgive and forget especially when the pain is deep.

Moving on is the hardest part of letting go and viceversa...

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Choose Happiness

There's a difference between

being happy ang being successful

There are people

who are blessed with so much

yet wear a fake

smile on their face

There are some who 

easily get what they want

yet never value

what they have

Others may have abundance 

in wealth and power

but still feel sad, uncontented

and alone

You may be on top of the world

but your success is nothing

when your heart is 

empty and unhappy.

"Huling Kabanata"

Napapad kung saan
ang tanging pangarap ko.
Tinangay ng hangin
tinaboy sa malayo.
Nasaktan ang damdamin
takot nang mabigo.
Natitirang pag-asa'y
bigla pang naglaho.

Ilang beses nang bumuo

ng isang kastilyo.
Inakalang matatag
matibay ang pagkakatayo.
Nadaanan lamang
ng mahinang bagyo,
nabuwal ang haligi't
kisap-mata'y gumuho.




Kailan ba matatapos
matagal na paghihintay?
May dahilan pa kaya
ang magtiwala ng tunay?
Matatagpuan pa kaya
ang tinakdang kaugnay
nitong pusong sadyang
nawalan nang malay.

(Photos from the web)