An Outpouring of Emotion…

On Friends…

      I am, who most people would call, a loner.  I have spent most of my time with my nose stuck in a book rather than out with friends.  These days, my social life is pretty much limited to cyberspace, as I’m several thousand miles away from home.  It hasn’t been easy.  But through it all, God has sent me friends to help make the going easier.  It’s ironic, but sometimes, you truly find the most precious gifts in the unlikeliest places.  Who would’ve thought that a game that started out to be so impersonal could bring forth such warm and caring friendships…

     Paul…  my constant confidante and “therapist”.  Thank you for bearing with the endless tears and lamentations, and for making me smile in the middle of it all.  Thank you for the all the well-meant advise and for the words of wisdom. 

    Ate Mherrie…  my “wake-up call”.  Thank you for teaching me that the past is not something we should find ourselves stuck in.  Thank you for inspiring me not to keep on looking behind my shoulders, but rather, to face forward unflinchingly. 

     Ate Tin…  my “big sis” and stalwart ally.  Thank you for always looking out for me.  Thank you for your belief in me and all the reassurance.  Thank you for inspiring me to keep on looking within myself and to keep on looking to Him for guidance.

     James… my sensei, my best friend, my twinflame.  Thank you for always having been there for me.  You have been such an unselfish sensei; patient in answering all my biochemical queries a year back, and never failing to share your ideas and enthusiasm up until this point.  You have been such a caring friend; listening intently and understanding completely whenever I have something to say.  You have been such a thoughtful and considerate best friend; singing me songs that touch my soul, showing concern over everything that happens, and most of all standing by me and not leaving despite all the dilemmas we’ve faced.

On Mothers…

     May 13th was Mother’s Day.  It’s an occasion that most people tend to forget, yet so meaningful that I believe it should be celebrated every single day of the year.  This year Mother’s Day for me was different.  For the first time, I spent it so far away from home , without even having the chance to give my mom a kiss and a hug… without being able to cook a special lunch for her the way I used to.  It was difficult, but in a way, it helped me treasure my relationship with my mom even more.  And the little things I tend not to appreciate before became all the more clear and all the more meaningful.

     Mommy…  Thank you for all you’ve done for me…  for bringing me up in the best possible way, for encouraging me to spread my wings and dream big dreams, and for being there to support all that I endeavor to do.  Thank you for the unconditional love, unfaltering understanding, and unquestioning forgiveness.  I love you mommy…

     Mother’s Day this year also meant meeting James’ mom.  It was nervewracking honestly.  But after my initial nervousness laced with shyness, everything went alright.  Tita Jocelyn was really nice, and I was able to comfortably talk to her about a myriad of topics in a short span of time.  James was able to meet my mom as well, and though it was a test of courage for him, all went well.  It was a meaningful day for both of us…

On my New Blog Domain…

     The past few months have been marked by new beginnings in different aspects.  It hasn’t been an easy journey, but the learnings along the way made all the roughroads worthwhile.  Chronicles of what has come to pass can be found in my old domain: winterflame.ebloggy.com.  But now, I look forward with much faith that this new domain would bear witness to newer and more wonderful memories… toujours!~