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In addition to the birthday celebrants this November, (Ate Jennie, Ate Macy, Ate Marla and Mheems’ mom), three of my loved ones will also turn a year older this month.

My best friend Althea Kristine Eleazar who we fondly call Diday/Didz, will celebrate her birthday on the 16th. Didz is my psychic best friend. Haha! Well, she knows me too well. Recently, I texted her that I was facing a big problem in school, I didn’t tell her I cried all night and that I wanted the world to eat me already. (yes, my problem was that heavy!) But she texted me which started with “Bey! Tama na iyak ha? Pagppray natin na maayos na yan! Love you bey!” I felt better somehow knowing that she is there to support me and pray for me.

Didz, Happy happy birthday! I wish all your wishes would come true. I’m so happy that you found the guy who you love dearly but most importantly, who loves you completely. Plus, he loves us, your friends, too! Thanks for bringing me home one time, Qiel! Hehe! Didz, Thank you so much for everything. I know we haven’t seen each other for a while already, but despite our busy schedules and loads of school work, we both know that we have each other’s back. I miss and love you, Didz. One thing I really appreciate in our friendship is the fact that we are very open to one another and we randomly send thoughtful messages stating how much we value our friendship and how much we miss and love each other. I love you, Diday!
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She cares better than any nurse, teaches better than any professor, and loves better than any lover. She wakes me up in the morning, cooks my breakfast and brings me to school every single day without complaining. She hugs me the tightest when I’m in my lowest and cheers the loudest when I’m at my, well, highest. She’s my biggest fan and my biggest critic. She grounds me for missed curfews and gives me “penalties” for breaking rules. But she gives me “incentives” for a job well done.

I cannot say how happy and grateful I am for being your daughter. And though, I am not a perfect daughter, I want you to know that I am doing my best to be an obedient and loving one.

For that and everything in between, I love you Mom. Happy birthday!

My Miracle Mother

Mom, I look at you
and see a walking miracle.
Your unfailing love without limit,
your ability to soothe my every hurt,
the way you are on duty, unselfishly,
every hour, every day,
makes me so grateful
that I am yours, and you are mine.
With open arms and open heart,
with enduring patience and inner strength,
you gave so much for me,
sometimes at your expense.
You are my teacher,
my comforter, my encourager,
appreciating all, forgiving all.
Sometimes I took you for granted, Mom,
but I don’t now, and I never will again.
I know that everything I am today
relates to you and your loving care.
I gaze in wonder
as I watch you being you—
my miracle, my mother.
by Joanna Fuchs

Mommy’s not so little angel,
Mheems

P.S: Happy birthday to ate Macy and ate Marla too!

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine myself saying this: “I am going to miss school.”

You see, it’s just about five months ’til I finally say toodles to my oh-so-crazy college life and hello to the REAL world. Yes, you read that right. I am going to graduate come March, 2009. Sigh. Can you believe it? I survived more than twenty Math subjects and more than thirty professors. Whew, that was a lot!

But though the thought of getting my diploma really appeals, I am still double-hearted. For one, I am not sure if I’m ready for what’s ahead already and two, there’s just so much that I am going to miss.

Like waking up to a text message from one of my blockmates saying “Mheems, I was asleep when Ma’am _____ was discussing. What’s our assignment again? :p” or going to school and seeing all of them so sabog after a night of cramming. Or seeing the joy on our faces when the words “NO CLASSES” appear on the three gates of our school.
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It’s a bit funny that Rubie recently blogged about her org’s baking day, because I also had a baking day myself! Last Thursday, my good friends Peps (who’s also my thesis partner!) and JM came over to my place for an important mission—Peps and I were going to bake cakes for our boys!

Thursday was the last day I could see my friends before I leave for a 37-day Singapore trip, and since Peps didn’t want to bake without me (haha!), we did our baking then, even if her boyfriend’s birthday is tomorrow! Haha!

I do bake once in a while, but I usually go for bars (butterscotch being my “specialty”). It was my first time to bake a cake. I’ll let our photos show you how our kitchen adventures went…

We got home after getting some ingredients from the grocery, and we were so excited to bake! After checking that we had all the ingredients, JM and Peps took care of the first step: sifting the dry ingredients!

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Last Saturday, my high school barkada went out for the first time as grown-ups! Haha! You read that right! Our get-togethers since high school have always been in one of our houses (or at our debuts, haha). But now that we’re all done with college—yes, I just finished my student life!—and they are all working, it was about time we hit the town! Kit, Tricia, and I missed our other girls Chico (my BFF, who sadly had to work that night) and Agnes (who’s in the States now), but we still had loads and loads of fun. ;D

First stop of the night: Kitchen in Greenbelt 3. It’s a good place for get-togethers with friends – the ambience is great (dim lighting always has a lovely effect) and the prices aren’t hard on the pocket. Kit and Tricia shared On Barbie’s Cue (meat and seafood kebabs) while I had White Bay pasta (garlic sauce with mushrooms and cheese). Of course, dessert is always a must! We had Grand Slam, which the menu described as “crunchy butter pastry crusts alternately layered with whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings. Our mouthwatering version of tiramisu.” Yummy!

Dinner at Kitchen

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