Cutty

Someone in the past I am grateful for... my MIL. She didn't live long enough for us to develop a strong bond.  My husband was her favorite child and we felt her love.  I am sure she still prays for us and our intentions.  She didn't get to meet our children but I know she is watching over them too..    

I do not remember the exact time I laughed so hard that I cried.  But, this always happens when Vic and I share a private joke, or when I see Roderick Paulate acting masculine in Okidok.  But, have you ever experienced laughing so hard, you think you are going to pass out?  I have, a couple of times, found something so funny that I could only laugh silently and could barely breathe.  Hehehe.  Fun times.  

This got me thinking, "What is my favorite place?"  In spite of everything, my home is my favorite place. 3 Things I love about my favorite place: 1.  My family's refuge 2.  Comfortable and convenient  3.  Filled with memories  

 I stumbled upon a "challenge" that I thought would be fun and something I can actually do.  I think this will help change my mindset and prepare me for the coming holidays.  Here goes.... Today, I am grateful for the following: 1.  Time for prayer 2.  Convenience of travel and parking when we visited the cemetery 3.  Free lunch

Saturday was a really happy and relaxing day for me.  I sat in the van with my children while the driver brought us to Makati.   We had a comfortable ride.  The interior improvements made it seem we're in a brand new car.  The traffic wasn't so bad from QC.  I thought to myself, my children are lucky.  I have money to spend in my wallet.  I was able to get an art piece from an artist I've been following.  It was bliss. The next day, all the contentment I felt from the previous day was drawn away from me.  Once again, I am reminded of how some people can be so insensitive and selfish, of how things can be better, etc. Can't it always be Saturday?

Wikipedia:   Humility comes from the Greek word "humus," which means "from the earth" or "grounded."   ================ In these modern times when people flaunt everything in social media, it is very difficult to be humble.  It is hard to remind ourselves to be humble specially when the norm is fame, material excesses and financial success. I have this debate going on in my head:  do I suck it up or do I distance myself?  Am I being subjected to this to teach me a lesson?  Is this a lesson on "what I should NOT be when I grow up" or should I just walk away?    I, somehow, feel that these people make it a point to flaunt their material possessions and wealth in my face.  I know that having a reaction will mean that they have won.  Being human, I am close to losing my self-control.  I also hope that I am not the only one who is receiving this lesson on humility.