My Yesterday, My Today and My Tomorrow

My Yesterday...



I was full of life, full of dreams, full of hopes and aspirations; in other words, I was at the peak of my happiness where life seems so nice and easy!


My Today...



Full of life? I just live from day to day;

Full of dreams? I get tired of dreaming for fate has been very unkind to me--yes, I'm tired of waiting. Maybe it really isn't meant for me...maybe it's just an illusion that dreams do come true; and in the real world, my dreams will remain just a dream till I draw my last breath;

Full of hopes and aspirations? At my age of 52, having nearly zero quick assets and zero fulfillment in my career and in my marriage and to include my deteriorating health--with all these contributing factors to feel disappointed or less hopeful... how do you expect me to respond to this? T o think that it's just the way it is, that it's just a trial and will be over soon enough, that it's a process we must all go through! Then, what's next in line? To find out what life has to offer me now, and to keep on believing that there's always sunshine after the rain. Hoping I could hang in there for a while longer!!! Just like this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt... "When you get to the end of your rope - tie a knot and hang on." I wish it was that easy.



My Tomorrow...



I know not what awaits me, but one thing for sure; at my appointed time, I will leave this world...this crazy world and thus my quest ends!!!

My New Year's Plan

I consider this year a good year to start a new business venture and I'm looking forward to be given the chance to hit it big in the market. I'm putting up my own online business, so I asked my two sisters to make samples of crocheted wearables and their pieces of work came out great which pushed me more to give it a try. To start off the business, I chose to put online some crocheted wearables for kids which are so timely summery get-ups. Here are some of our samples modelled by our three loveable angels--my grand-nieces and probably soon we would come up with a wide array of much more modern and stylish crocheted wearables that will be available not only for kids and young ones but for adults as well.





































Vests with and without sleeves really look fab with any summer outfits. It's fashionable and perfectly made for an up-to-the-minute look; just wear it over tees and tank tops, even dresses and ready to go for any casual walk outdoors. Plus we have here the super comfy summer shorts with matching hanging blouse best fit for active young children. They all come in different sizes and colors.

























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Christmas Vacation

These are some of our pics taken when we had a 2 days/1 night Christmas vacation in Tagaytay. It was absolutely a memorable one, the very first time we celebrated Christmas away from Manila and I would say that it was the most grandiose Christmas celebration we have ever had in our entire lives.

By the way, I want to share the story behind the name "Tagaytay".
This is the exact story that I read, here goes... a soldier approached a boy and his father asking about the name of the place, the frightened son shouted to his father, "Taga, Itay!" which meant "strike, father!"; the foreigner, misunderstanding the words, thought that this was what the area was called.

Taal Lake

Back shot picture... even in life vest I was incredibly frightened while riding the boat; I couldn't move, not even a slight turn of the head to pose for pic. We rented a boat going to town of Talisay, Batangas, the most popular jump-off point on the way to Taal Volcano Crater.

Taal Lake

This is the Taal Lake and the cone-shaped volcano that you see is an extinct volcano, the one shown on postcards as Taal Volcano yet it's not the real thing.

Town of Talisay, Batangas (with Brian, my grand-niece)

We were onshore after quite a long boat ride. Sitting while waiting for the horses that we rented and for the tour guides who will show us the way up to the top of the hill where we can view up close the mouth of Taal Volcano.

Hilltop

This is the improvised stairway to reach the highest point of the mountain where you can see down below the Taal Volcano Crater Lake.

Mouth of Taal Volcano
This is the real Taal volcano, it's far different from what the postcards show. The Crater Lake has sulfur content and they say when you swim there, it will instantly bleach your clothes.

Mouth of Taal Volcano... What makes Taal Volcano more unique is the fact that the volcano itself has a lake of its own inside its crater which is called the "Crater Lake". Here's the hilltop view of the beautiful crater, with its placid blue-greenish pool at the center, you could trek down to the Crater Lake but that's another story.

Caleruega Chapel (stands atop a small hill)

Out of luck ... I was not able to see the whole inside of the chapel because there was a private wedding going on at the time we arrived. We waited patiently but got bored after a while, it took so long to finish it all the way to the end of the wedding ceremony itself and add to that the hours they would be spending taking pictures; so I finally decided to say a little prayer even outside the chapel, and afterwards I posed for pic just right before the chapel entrance where part of the inside can be viewed.

Caleruega
Posing here is Gian, Brian's older brother; the one behind this wonderful Christmas in Tagaytay, all expenses paid by him. It was our most memorable Christmas and the overwhelming joy we experienced will certainly leave a mark in our hearts.

Pagcor Casino Tagaytay

It's me! Posing in front of Pagcor, right across Taal Vista. It's a wishing well... I wish I were a millionaire--hahaha! Dreaming, I'm always dreaming--hahaha!

Taal Vista Hotel
Brian posed for pic with me in front of Taal Vista Hotel.

Room 122 of Taal Vista Hotel (with Gian and Brian)
We got the Superior Room for 2 days/1 night stay and the room comes with 1 single bed and 1 queen-sized bed, flat screen TV with cable, telephone, mini ref, hairdryer and in room safe. My looks at age 51--wizened old lady. (lol) Don't look deep focus, I might disappear--hahaha!