The Comeback Misis

I (re)joined the misis at wifespeaks thinking in the next couple of weeks, I will have more time in my hands, so I can have more time to blog. Thanks mga misis, for taking me back. And as the 2nd year anniversary topic for wifespeaks, here's my slumbook entry.

THE BASICS:

1. What is your (screen) name, and why did you choose that as your screen name?
ISLANDGIRL, because I'm a girl and I live on an island.

2. How long have you been married? Have kids?
3 years and 10 months married. We have a daughter who's 2 year and 10 months.

3. What is your favorite color? And how has your color preference influenced your life (if it has)? My favorite color is blue. Yes, I went to a college who's school color is blue.

4. What are your hobbies?
I love to chat and surf on the internet, I sing (and dance sometimes), I like to read.

5. What is your motto in life?
In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.

6. Do you have pets?
Fish. Dati madami, ngayon isa na lang natira.

7. What are the three adjectives that best describe your spouse?
God-centered, kind, reliable

8. Give three songs that best describe you.


9. What satisfies you about the work that you do?
you get to predict the future and validate your predictions right away

10. Do you blog? Where? Can we visit?
here!


CHIKAHAN:

1. Define Love.
Love is a decision.

2. Kakaibang talento mo.
Kaya kong magchat, mag-blog, mag-surf, mag-email at magtrabaho ng sabay-sabay.

3. Share your adobo recipe.
Here's my rule - 1 is to 2. 1 part toyo, 2 parts suka. Depends on how 'masabaw' you want your adobo, but just follow these ratios. Then lots of garlic and peppercorn.

4. Describe your current screensaver/wallpaper.
It's a picture of Abby and her friend Lawrence on Christmas eve. Magka-akbay sila.

5. During your teenage years, what fad/s did you follow? Why?
I followed everything - denim mini skirt, bangs, tall bangs, and even taller bangs, the Demi Moore-Ghost hair style, Tretorn and K-swiss sneakers, Giordan backpack, those wallets that are made of floral prints that have velcro on them, making your wallet into a 'photo album' with lots of pictures of your family and barkada --- and lots more!

6. How many times have you had a broken heart? Which was the worst and how did you recover from it?
I've only had one boyfriend. And I'm married to him now.

7. If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
To heal the hearts of those who are sorrowful.

8. What frightens you about getting old?
Getting old alone.

9. Do you have a guilty pleasure?
Chismis magazine and websites, and chocolates!!!

10. What's your favorite chore?
hmmmm... meron ba? Sige na nga cooking!

11. Describe your wedding ring.
It's a plain white-gold band with three small diamonds.

12. If you could have a tattoo, what would it look like?
Probably my initials, and hubby's and Abby's. RMA

13. What book would you like to be made into a movie? Who would you like to star in it?
The shopaholic series. I don't know who should be the star.

14. Share something that you do not believe in.
I do not believe in being content in a relationship. Cause then it starts to become stale. We should always thrive to make a relationship work.






:

1. First love never dies.
TRUE.

2. You can change your partner once you're married.
FALSE. Only he can decide to change himself.

3. The Philippines is worth it.
TRUE.

4. Women are moodier than men.
FALSE.

5. James Yap is innocent (Sorry Kris!).
FALSE.

6. 80s fashion is coming back.
TRUE.

7. Angels.
TRUE.

8. Good and bad luck come in threes.
FALSE.

9. Destiny.
TRUE.

10. It is better to have love and lost, than never to have loved at all.
TRUE.

TIPS:

1. What is you favorite skin care product?
I've changed so many times, but I think I like Aveeno a lot.

2. What do you do to keep fit?
What's fit? hehehe

3. Where do you do your bargain shopping?
Ross, TJ Maxx, Greenhills, Divisoria

4. Recommend an effective household cleaning item.
Swiffer and those new Clorox wipes.

5. Sex.
Enjoy it!

Full of grace

I just feel so blessed that 3 important symbols of my faith was recently here on island, and that we were able to share in the festivities for them.

Sometime December 2006, the image of Our Lady of Fatima was here. Unfortunately, we were still on our vacation when Our Lady visited our parish. Fortunately, she was here long enough for us to see her in one of the other parishes. She truly is one of the most beautiful images of our dear mama mary.

Then, early March, the World Youth Day cross was here. Hubby and I can't stop reminiscing when 12 years ago, we were very active in the WYD celebrations in Manila. And we were one of the first people who were able to touch the cross, since our Rover Scout group (college boy scouts - yes, I was a boy scout!) was part of the infrastructure, sites and layouts committee. Our team was there when the cross was brought in. And we had our picture taken too. (i'll have to scan it and show it later, but you probably won't recognize us, ang papayat pa namin sa picture!) Our team was even featured in one of the newspapers in the Philippines, as the writer is the father of one of the guys in our team.

So going back, on March 8, I was able to see, touch and kiss the WYD cross again. And what made it extra special was my daughter was with me to share the event. She may be too young to really understand the significance of this cross that the late Pope John Paul II gave to the youth of the world, but I know someday we will cherish this time together. (again, i don't have the picture, will post it soon)

Then last night, we were blessed again to be able to see the relics of the passion. They are 8 relics that are believed to be part of the passion of our Lord. There was one that is a sliver of wood of the original cross. Then a replica of the nails that was used to crucify Christ. Also an effigy of the veil that Veronica used to wipe the face of Jesus. A piece of wood from the table of the last supper. A relic from the crown of thorns. A relic from the shroud that Jesus was buried in. And... oops, I forgot the other 2. But anyway, I know some of these will not be the original, but they still symbolize Christ's love for us that He died on the cross for us to save us from sin.

Holy week is coming soon. Such perfect timing that we are reminded of the things during Christ's passion to remember Jesus' sacrifice... a perfect time for us to reflect on how God has truly touched our lives... how He truly loves us to His death... and how we should strive to stay closer to Jesus and be true Christians.

tumon bay music festival

i am a part of a group called MAGIS and we participated in the 3rd Tumon Bay Music Festival.

here are some of the pictures of our first night of performance.



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note: there are 10 photos and 4 videos on this album

we were chosen to sing on March 8 in the Comman Performance for the festival under the open category. pictures of that soon.

then on March 9, we were awarded a trophy for actually winning in the festival. congratulations, MAGIS!