I've heard and been witness to some bizarre and convoluted love stories, and have even been part of a few. I have witness how hearts have been crushed to bits and how some stories do have happy endings. One thing I've learned about life and love is knowing when to say no, when to quit, when to realize that something is too much. In poker, it's knowing when to fold. I've had a friend who tried, for the longest time, in weird and sweet ways, to catch the attention of a girl. He even studied hard and worked really hard just to be on the honor roll so the girl would notice him. He graduated as one of the top ten in the batch, but he didn't get the girl. He loved the girl so much that when his mother told him there are many other fish in the sea (tired cliche, I know), he told her "but *insert girl's name* is the only girl I want." Poor guy didn't know how to quit, and he suffered for it. And then there's this cousin of mine, who after years with being with her first boyfriend, broke up with him. Fact…
Category: family
For Daddy
Unlike Mommy whom we were able to surprise on her 60th birthday, we were unable to surprise Daddy. Primarily because he had his birthday parties planned weeks before his birthday. Daddy is Luis C. Bonguyan. He's not my biological father but he is my Daddy. Daddy is the brother-in-law of my biological father. He and his wife (my father's sister), brought me up since I was a baby. He was the one who took care of me since Mommy had to take care of my younger cousin. When I was 7 years old, Daddy entered politics and he retired (cross fingers) just last year. He is one of the reasons why despite all the chaos and corruption in politics, I still believe that there are some out there who are true public servants. And even when false accusations are hurled at him, he never fought dirty. One thing that is very remarkable about Daddy is his smile. He has a warm (unfake) smile that matches his amiable and very sociable personality. And uhmmm... he is as noisy as I am. HAR! As a father, Daddy is fair and kinda strict. He used to threaten us with spanking but I don't…
For Mommy
A few weeks ago, we celebrated the 60th birthday of my Mommy. She's not my biological mother, but she was the one who brought me up. I got so choked up while my cousins and I were singing her favorite song for her, and when I made the AVP, I was also almost in tears. Here's one of the most gracious ladies I know, Teresita Jose-Bonguyan, my Mommy. It is said that parents should give two things to their children: roots and wings. And that's exactly what she gave me. I am where I am today because of her, and how she brought me up, with the same love and care for her 4 biological children. I can reach whatever I wanna reach because she has taught me that I can be who I want to be. Her words pounded on us for years that "You are the product of the choices that you make," still hold true today. Everyday, I ponder on my life, and her words are no less true. She has nurtured me to be who I want to be, with the freedom to choose and do as I want, but always with the constant reminder that…
My Ninang Ivi Does the Poyt Pose
We were all kinda bored last November 1, so I brought out my camera and started taking photos. Surprisingly, my Ninang Ivi, Gwing's mom, suddenly did the Poyt pose without our instruction. Lagi niya raw kasi kami nakikitang ginagawa yun. LOL! Gwing here was channeling Kringy. On a related note, you can join the Strike a Palawan Gang Pose Contest and get the chance to win a Free Red Box Party for Four. ;)
For Tinky Cabreira
For my beloved cousin, Maria Carmela Teresa "Tinky" A. Cabreira: And more messages: All with love from your family, relatives and labidabs Allan in Davao City! :) MWAHUGS!!! Producer: Maria Christina Cabreira Director: Joseph Andrew dela Serna Editor: Maria Jose
Addicted to Frozen Yoghurt
Intense Chocolate During my last trip to Manila, my cousins and I went to Amara in Serendra at The Fort twice. Both times, my cousins were craving for frozen yoghurt. Amara's Intense Chocolate did not disappoint at all. It was like frozen native chocolate. We also got to try Mango and Chocolate. Chocolate was kinda blah and boring compared to the Intense Chocolate. Mango was a good alternative if you do not feel like having chocolate. Mango and Chocolate I am not addicted to frozen yoghurt. But my cousin, Tinky is. She kept on bugging us to find more yoghurt places. But since we'd always go out late, we always ended up at Amara. And she was happy with that. Tinky thinks Amara sources its frozen yoghurt from a supplier also sells at the Salcedo Market. Tinky enjoying her Intense Dark Frozen Yoghurt If you know of other good frozen yoghurt places or stores in Metro Manila, do comment here for her. (I'm blogging on her behalf right now, but do watch out for her own blog soon.) Kuya Andrew, Tinky, her boyfriend Allan, and me