Archive for October, 2009
Superwoman
My Aunt Susan who is living in the States is a Superwoman. Not that she has extraordinary powers, it seems like it actually. She’s a very hands on Mom to her two mischievous boys, a doting wife to my Uncle Nonoy, a vice president of a large firm, a designer of wedding gowns, an active member of a nearby church and a friend to many. I wonder how she’s able to wear all these hats but she definitely can with flying colors. In fact despite her busy schedule, she’ll be extending a hand to one of her friends regarding his motorhome towing. Nothing is impossible with Aunt Su. I did tell you that she’s a superhero, right? A hero in her own right.
Wise Choice
With the devastation that typhoon Ketsana left our country, hundreds were left homeless and even car less. Only the roofs of the houses and their cars were visible in the middle of the flood. Some were able to bounce back at once, some are still under state of shock and don’t know how to start again. Until now they are still uncertain of what would happen to whatever is left of their lives. I have one friend whose car sank in the muddy flood waters brought about by Ketsana. And what’s worse is that forces of nature is not a valid reason for him to be able to claim his car insurance. That’s why he is thinking of transferring to a different one who covers unsual incidents such as the above house level flood he has experienced. With all the incoming storms in the country, I think he is making a wise choice.
Silent Servants
Aside from my husband’s plastic business, he is also into hardware. Their company is one of the distributors of power tools in the country needed in building a home or any establishment for that matter. He has a lot of clients from all over. There are weeks that he’s so busy pushing papers and doing the packing of the goods as well. Hubby is so hard-working on the border of being a workaholic actually. From one of our many conversations about the business, he mentioned that some of the trucks should be changed already because several of it are already worn-out and dilapidated. He said that the trucks have been serving him for a good 10 years already and it’s time for them to rest. His exact words are “they have been dependable, loyal but silent servants and it’s just fair to give them a decent break.” When hubby is talking like our trucks are human beings I do not find it weird at all because we are one and the same when it comes to paying homage to inanimate objects. Anyway, next week hubby will be looking at new trucks and truck accessories to take the place of our faithful “silent servants.” Hopefully, they will if not surpass but at least would be at par to the service our old trucks rendered to us.
Dreading Christmas
No matter how much you try to stick to a straight diet, it’s just so difficult to keep a solid ground sometimes. Sweets, steaks and junk foods are just so hard to resist. I swore off eating anything sweet because it’s the number one food of cancer cells but since I really cannot totally do away with it (I’ll be hypoglycemic if I do…excuses, excuses 
); I eat dark chocolates occasionally instead. At least it’s dark, it’s healthier than milk chocolate and good for the heart as well according to the French that is. I believe them of course! Anyway, I am actually dreading Christmas since it would be tougher for me to say a firm NO to these foods! And if ever I would give in, I’ll make sure that I’ll be taking the best fat burner there is in the market to keep both my shape and sanity together.
Live a normal life
My friend’s son has signs of ADHD. She is very uch worried about it. I told her to consult a doctor. Her son was given adhd medication. Somehow, it helps him. Right now, my friend is reading cases about ADHD and is planning to join a group which focuses on the treatment of this particular condition. I advised my friend to be positive about things and keep her hopes high that even if her son has ADHD, he still has the chance to live a normal life. There are so many inspiring stories where she could get inspiration.
Missing You
I remember when my grandfather was still alive; he can’t live without a cigar on his mouth for a day. He preferred it more than cigarettes. He was not really a chain smoker, he usually just has one after dinner and he will sit in the veranda and look at the sky. That was his form of relaxation. I would usually join him and he will start telling me stories of his life. I’ve learned a lot through those talks that we had at the veranda. His teachings will forever live in me. It made me smile when I was able to chance upon cigars online yesterday. Grandpa will be so happy if he were alive. I miss you Grand Papa.
Starting Anew
Many of my country men were left homeless by typhoon Ketsana. All that were left of their homes are inches and inches of mud and lots of water. Even one of my good friends Anna wasn’t spared by this. They bought their house years ago but because of the goodness of her heart she let her in laws stay there instead of moving in. They have just recently transferred to their new home after many years of renting. Never did they imagine that their home will be almost wiped out by the storm. It was truly heartbreaking for her but knowing how strong her character is, I know that she is slowly picking up the pieces and putting it all back together to start anew. And the first thing that she has to replace is their flood soaked main door. She will be choosing from any of the a Naples Fl custom doors she has seen on the catalogue. She knows that just like her these doors are strong, sturdy and durable.