Posted by: fcbaula on: April 10, 2009
I know a man who is in his late 30s. Just like many Filipinos, he does more than what his body is capable of just to feed his family. When I see or hear about a hardworking man who does everything for his family despite his physical limitations, I am inspired. I always want to [...]
Posted by: fcbaula on: August 9, 2008
We had much fun then…
Til now, twenty years later.
But off he goes again, 9 months ’til we see each other again.
Love you POPS! [...]
Posted by: fcbaula on: June 28, 2008
Today, my family and I had rice, adobong kangkong, ampalaya salad, sinigang na baboy, paksiw na isda, fried chicken and indian mango for lunch. I ate with my uncle, his son, my aunt, her partner and her partner’s daughter. We had no electricity, for some unknown reason. But we were all eager to eat. Then [...]
Posted by: fcbaula on: June 22, 2008
Pray for us. Pray that the rain will stop.
That’s part of the text message my mom got from my aunt in Iloilo City at around 3:30 pm today. They’re stuck at the third floor extension of their house. REASON: Typhoon Frank.
Where was I then? MALL.
The agony of guilt.
Posted by: fcbaula on: December 15, 2007
I’m home alone. Again. This time though it’s different. Mamu is still in Mindanao attending the funeral of two of our relatives there. My aunt is in Makati, attending a Christmas party. My two cousins are out as well.
I’m not really thrilled to have the house all to myself just like I know some [...]
Posted by: fcbaula on: October 29, 2007
TODAY…
I climbed a tree (almost)…
I rode my bike…
Became a model for badminton…
and FITA…
met a worm…
and of course, had a great time with my cousins…
and with my beloved mamu…
Just adds to the list of the many blessings I wouldn’t be able to receive and experience had it not been for this season I’m currently in.
Yes, [...]
Posted by: fcbaula on: October 27, 2007
It was already 3:30 in the morning and I still couldn’t get myself to sleep. I was getting hungry and was craving for some hot pandesals.
My mom, being the great mom that she is, offered to accompany me if ever I wanted to go out to Julie’s bakery to satisfy the desires of my stomach. [...]
Posted by: fcbaula on: October 17, 2007
A moment like this is more than enough to confirm that life is good, amidst all.
Posted by: fcbaula on: October 4, 2007
My mom just sent money to my uncle in La Union. He hasn’t contacted us for the last eight or nine years. He sent a letter asking help for his daughter who was hit by a car. He has four girls. His wife has just left for Singapore to be a domestic helper. She still [...]
Posted by: fcbaula on: September 20, 2007
I woke up just now. I found my mom asleep and I looked for her cellphone which is usually just nearby, if not beside her. Then I realized it was gone. What I thought was just a dream or part of my other dream when she came to my room and asked me to text [...]
