appreciating someone who's normally there, to be here

i always knew that she'd be there for me.

i always knew that she'd be there when im in need.

but its really different when she's physically here (to be there for me).


***

today, mama, and i did our first 'tandem' invitation to our guests John and Bing.

and for all the times i invited people over to the house for a meal, today was the very first time, i was running late with food preps. i was relying too much on her time management, while she was relying on me to be the 'leader' of time-keeping for today's preps.

we had a laugh when we suddenly realized time was catching up and we were lagging behind.

but the guests were late, so we weren't that late at all.


because of all the excitement of lunch and the wonderful storytelling and laughter over the table, i wasn't able to take photos...

i didn't mind.

were having more soon the next few weeks,LOL.



***

photos of my mama, looking so lovestruck.











thats how she looks like watching videos of her 'apo' Mika.



its so nice to finally change my wallpaper.

it used to carry a photo of a mug that said "cebu".

now it carries a shot of mama and i...





photo taken on her second day here in the UK.

somebody needs to get back to the gym

...already!


im not gonna lie. i cant see myself doing so the next few weeks.

not when my mama is here.

im not gonna say that im going to cut down on eating.

not when my mama is here.

but, i just need to say it aloud.

so that it rings even truer.


***

dah, kaon pa'g humba!

for mimi

tonight, i keep wondering how mimi is.

its not just been too long ago that i have to endure the same ordeal of having to go home and see my father in a coffin. so i (somewhat) know how it feels.

i say somewhat because i think what she is going through right at this very moment is the harder ordeal as losing a love one through an accident is the worst of all.

nothing prepares us for death, not even illness. so to even lose someone in the most unprepared way is just so unfair and just unbearable.


i keep thinking about mimi. the scenarios that went through when she arrived at her hometown. how her mom is. how her siblings are coping.


because right now, in as much as i am so over the moon that my mother is with me, a part of me feels so sad for a friend.


i hope she feels safe and comforted being with her family.


i pray that she is coping, managing right now.


i pray for her and her family for 'the now'. because i know, they will come out of this family tragedy stronger, and closer than ever.

coming from someone who has been there,and got the awful tshirt of such experience.

and when she does, us her friends are here waiting.

little tidbits

She has so far complained of feeling the cold...

Other than that, she is enjoying every minute of it. (so far)

Her, in pictures.





the day she arrived. after having some rest, i took her out for some groceries and some little sight seeing around the commercial complex.





had coffee and muffins at George.





you can see she's so tired



on Saturday, took her to London town




aboard the C2C




oh, nagyawyaw nasad,LOL.



Having snacks at Harrods




nag shopping ug pasalubong...=)


***

everyday, she laughs and could not believe herself being here.

everyday i pinch myself.

i am loved by God. because i have a chance to spoil her to bits..since the very start.=)



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(Canon G10 photos)

Patricia Alix-Villa--the birthday girl

(photo stolen from Patricia's collections)

***

Patricia, you are such a remarkable woman.

I'm so honoured that you consider me a friend.

I thank the internet because if not for it, you probably would not have looked my way and took me in as a friend when we were back home. (different circles and social strata,LOL..your pedigree is of a higher status than mine, thats for sure=).

You are a blessing, an inspiration, an always a wonderful friend for coffee (which means youre a good listener apart from a great conversationalist) amongst many things friends do.

You definitely are the epitome of fun and class combined in one. Someone i admire and idolize yet, i feel comfortable at the same time.

On your birthday, I thank the heavens, I got lucky.

Its not everyday i get to befriend someone like YOU in this lifetime.

from one libran to another: keep the equilibrium rockin!

***

PS> i thank tita Loy today for bringing you into this world too...