Tweety Baby ANJA....

She's so cute...1st granddaughter of my Tita Mary and 1st child of Nina (my inaanak so I'm now Anja's lola).

It's my 1st time to see her in our Christmas Reunion and it seems everyone is fond of ANJA!

Family Picture w/ Lola LUZ....

Christmas Rounds...

At 3pm, Beteng and I started our Christmas Rounds....
1st - Beteng's house (w/ Ka Rosie and Tanya)
2nd - Etang's house (w/ Etang, Jed, Path, Eeya, Izza & Jed)
3rd - Jenny's house (super chika w/ Jenny & served with Lola Mary's "sopas")
4th - Wia's house (Wia & Beth left for Vigan so we just had our traditional pose at the X'mas tree)

See the difference....

The old picture was taken two years ago while the recent one was taken last Dec. 24. Obviously, Lala and Tatay have lost some weight. I have longer hair while Michael has grown bigger. Nanay is sitting on a wheelchair - that's the difference in our life now!

FERNANDEZ Family....

It's a family tradition to have a yearly reunion on Dec. 24 - a legacy left by our beloved Lolo Zario. I know he's happy to see us altogether as one family...Tito Dennis came home for a short vacation from Dubai just to spend the holiday with us (it's been 10 years since he's present in Christmas Reunion). Lala and Len were also here (OFW from Singapore)...Tito Boboy came with his two sons - Biboy and Bojie (they're still kids the last time we saw them)....It's a happy moment with my cousins, titas and titos, nieces....but it's the happiest moment to the most phogographed woman that night, "My Lola Luz."

RCBC Cainta Reunion...

Good to see my former colleagues, to wit:
1) James - a proud dad to Ivan (getting bigger)
2) Reggie - slim & snow white ever...
3) Romy - OFW from Qatar looks younger
4) Gwen - cool mom w/ 3 kids
5) Chit - looks younger and sophisticated ever...
6) Lanie - my grouchy ninang with her full smile?

We had dinner at Don Henrico's and coffee at Figaro....It's reminiscing time - our old, happy days at Cainta branch...We miss the others - Joyce, Che, Jerry, Joseph, Ma'am Del, Boss Sonny, Arnold and Robert...hope to see you all "complete," next Christmas!!!

Per Decade X'mas Party!!!

Dec. 19, Contact Center Christmas Party...It's a battle of each decade (50's, 60's, 70's & 80's) And our group "Seventies" garnered the first prize in the presentation. Meech, Jen, and Me danced with the dashing Marius, in the music of "El Bimbo." You could see how colorful and well-coordinated our get-up....We made it!!! We also have Teng in our group but she just joined the Jingle Bells singing contest- we got the 2nd place...

My TITO DENNIS....

If there's one person who loves me so much, it's my Tito Dennis - a brilliant fashion designer based in Dubai.

I remember one humorous tale about us, it happened long time ago....My Tito bought me a long sleeve, white blouse with a wool vest and skirt at Cinderella...because he always wanted the best for his one and only niece. On Christmas day, I felt faint inside the church because of my warm and three-piece, woolen outfit....

And my Tito never fails to greet me every year, on my birthday...so lucky to have him!

Happy Birthday ONG!!!

Through the years, they've been my friends...You would notice the changes in our built and apperance. Well, so blessed to have loyal friends and one of them is Arnold Juanata - "Ong." How would I forget his all-out support when I played the role as "Reyna Jezabel," during our cenakulo days. He had borrowed gowns from his gay friends, just to dress me up. Ong and Beteng we're like my managers, way back then.....THOSE WERE THE DAYS......

Pretty, young bride - ROCHELLE

She's my very first my "inaanak." At first, I declined her but she's the daughter of my first cousin "Kuya Ronnie," so I can't say no to her tatay. Anyway, she's beautiful and so proud to be her Ninang...

My Sunny Room...

That's one corner of my room - very colorful just like my life! Photos of me and my friends are artistically framed to accentuate my sunny room.

So every morning as I open my eyes, I could see the faces of my wonderful friends.


It's true, "Seeds of friendship would bring flowers of joy."

My BLOG isn't earning....

Some of my friends have been asking me about my blog. Well, it's not earning but I'm enjoying it. It's been an effective stress reducer. I'm not a TV person because I hate commercials. When I'm in the mood, I'd rather read, text or blog...

Blogging seems to be the answer to my frustration of becoming a writer.

Vanity as a woman....

For the past few weeks, I was not in the mood to write. In fact, my blog serves as my online photo album since I've attended two consecutive wedding events. My focus has been on my look - my vanity as a woman. Imagine, the last formal occasion I attended was the wedding of my friend "Jenny," way back year 2000.

Dressing up in special occasion is rare to me, so why not take the chance! Then I usually ask my cousin "Dith" to play the role of an amateur photographer.

Isn't it amazing that I could preserve my pictures through my blog? At least, I have an outlet for my superficial inclinations. I know many women could relate with me, and there are some guys, too!!!

Never a bride, 1st time Ninang...

It's my very first appearance as principal sponsor in a wedding. I can't say "No" to my cousin - it's his eldest daughter who got married last Saturday. Last month, I felt old to be a bridesmaid and now, I feel young to be a ninang...Anyway, I just have to enjoy every event so my souvenir photos are my consolation. It seems my blog serves as my online photo album....isn't it cool?

My Beautiful Sis!

She's neither an artist nor a model, but she loves to pose! No one can stop her with her bold personality...She's really a joy to her friends and family...

Happy Birthday DESIREE!

Thank you TITA HELEN!

It's been a tough year for us but we're blessed to have a loving tita. She's the sister of my mom who never fails to support us. How touching to see the photos of her loved ones haphazardly posted on the wall of her room. That's the life of OFW - full of sacrifices!

And if there's one person who specializes in doing good as described by Amanda Bradley - it's my TITA HELEN!!!

Inspiring Thoughts....

My friend gave me this framed cross-stitch containing beautiful thoughts by Amanda Bradley. It's been hanging on the wall in my room for years. Very inspiring!!!

Thank you Annazel!

Photo ME....

idol ko si KRIS.....

I can't imagine being a bridesmaid at this age...Since it's my friend's wedding, I can't say no!

I feel like I'm Kris Aquino in a red gown...I'm quite tactless and "maarte" just like my idol....but with a big heart!!!

My Bestfriend's Wedding (All Star Cast)

We're one of the selected few who really knew their love story...It's such a touching wedding that made us cry a river...

Best Wishes to Arlene and Badong!!!

Hacienda Luisa....

Featuring my warm relatives from Balibago...They enjoy eating mangoes in Hacienda Luisa....ha!ha!ha!

from islands to mountains...

They are my wonderful relatives from the Island of Balibago (roots of my tatay)....From island hopping to mountain climbing, the whole Teodoro-Martin clan has conquered the beautiful city of Baguio.....

"these are my properties...."

There's one person I always remember saying, "these are my properties." It's my bestfriend "Jing" who uttered this phrase in jest many years ago....(there's a story behind it...secret!!!)

Well, it's my turn to deceive others who don't know me by this photo....My dialogue, "these are not my properties."

Cherry's Son....

He's the son of my h.s. batchmate Ma. Rosario "Cherry" Aguilar-Pama. To thank her for following my blog, I'm featuring his cute baby!!! Take a look.....

EVOLUTION - My Sis and Me!!!

These photos are featured on the powerpoint presentation entitled "Evolution - The Story of My Life," a birthday gift from my sister. She has a lot of crazy ideas to surprise me and make me laugh.

In times like these, "laughter shared with my sister is an effective stress-reliever."

Missing Jolly....

If there's one person I really miss nowadays, it's my cousin and friend "Jolly." How I wish she's here to help us take care of my Nanay and her Tita Charie.

in sickness and in health....

My father took an emergency leave to look after my mom who had a stroke last Sunday. It's a 37-day vacation that would surely help his better half recover faster.

That's the commitment, "in sickness and in health..." And I'm so proud of my parents how they've been faithful with their vows for forty years.