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  I have always been afraid of the dark.  But growing up and becoming a parent, I have learned to overcome that (along with other fears), so that my children will not grow up fearing trivial things.  

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.

 In a couple of weeks, we're entering the last quarter of 2024.  Has it been that long since I blogged?  I can't believe that I just published one entry in this blog. It was all a blur.  I am still running the EV business and the eye clinic, apart from singing and motherhood. We bagged a major client and are still in the process of fulfilling the order.  Our major supplier still has problems with the production schedule and it has caused major hiccups down the line.  I am praying and staying hopeful that we will be able to redeem ourselves. The eye clinic celebrated its first anniversary.  We have helped a lot of less-fortunate people, to say the least.  I am thankful that we are earning and helping at the same time.   I am quite satisfied that we can also give livelihood to well-deserving people.  There is still room for growth but we are not being greedy. Our partners have plans of expanding to other areas.  But this is still...

Another new year has begun.  It is time to go back and revisit what has been done and what needs to be done.  It is time to re-evaluate what was effective and what needs to be improved.  I have made it a tradition to set my annual goals and targets at the beginning of the year.  Knowing that I have ticked off my goals for the year gives a sense of fulfillment that trumps all the heartaches and sacrifices to get me to where I am. In 2023:          ✔   Travel with husband.  I am amazed that we were able to do this for both work and pleasure.          ✔  Travel with the whole family          ✔  Start a new income stream         ✔   Sell more EVs.  I know this is vague.  But we were able to get into the retail market and find our niche.          ✔  Daily prayers and meditation This year, 2024, ...