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Taking life as it comes ....

Taking life as it comes ....
Be serene and yet cheerful ! It creates the beauty in you ......

Saturday, December 31, 2011

MY TRUE LOVE



ALL MY CHILDREN

MY CHILDREN ARE MY TRUE LOVE
I BROUGHT THEM TO THIS WORLD
WITH GOOD AND BRIGHT INTENTIONS
BE THE BEST OF WHAT THEY CAN BECOME.

GOD HELPED ME ALL THE WAY
HE NEVER FORSAKED ME EVEN FOR A BIT
HE TROTTED ME TO THE BEST CHOICE
AND I'M GLAD, I MADE IT RIGHT.

THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERYTHING
I CONTINUE TO LOVE AND FOLLOW YOU
FOR AS LONG AS I SHALL LIVE
YOU'RE MY LIGHT, MY GUIDE, MY PATH..

12/31/11

MORE DREAMS


MORE DREAMS

I DREAM A BIGGER WORLD FOR ME
TO DANCE AND PLAY, AND SWIRL AROUND
WITH SO MUCH FUN,LAUGHTER, AND LOVE
UNTIL SUCH TIME I'VE GIVEN ALL.

GOD BLESS ME WITH MY INTENTIONS
TO SERVE HUMANITY WITH ALL MY HEART
CAN'T DO MUCH BUT SAY THE WORDS
THAT WOULD EXPRESS UNITY AND LOVE.

12/31/11

OLD YEAR 2011 - NEW YEAR 2012


I bade adieu to the past year
And welcome twenty twelve with so much cheer
Hopefully I'm loaded with a gear
That would take away my fear.

Getting older as years go by
Is as natural as rivers run dry
How time flies, I don't know why
It just fade, then blown away..

Old year made me wiser now
New year lands me on a better ground
With God's love, light, and guidance
I'm sure to end with a lot of bounce.

12/31/11

Saturday, September 24, 2011

More of the Mini-reunion


Vincent Buencamino and myself

Mini-reunion with BEDANS


Mr. Bing Froilan, Ms. Ludette Sawal Richardson, Mrs. Minnette Picache-Honkala with some of the HS 87 Bedistas. This took place at Max's Restaurant, Glendale, CA on Sept. 18, 2011

Monday, July 25, 2011

Some more about my vacation .....




My vacation in Duluth will soon be over. The pictures I took of Ava and us will be great reminders of those happy, exciting, thrilling, productive, and significant outings, eat outs, and get togethers. I will surely miss my grandkid and the whole family when I go home to Vegas. It might take me another year to be able to visit them again. So, maybe, next summer again!!!

I Visited Maynard's Grave at Park Hill Cemetery



I visited Maynard's grave at Park Hill with Dina. Dina drove her car and visited Dale's and Mayn's gravesites. We were fortunate to have gone there in the morning, otherwise, we would have missed the chance, since it rained afterwards.

SHOPPING/WALKING WITH MARJU




It was all great time in Duluth, MN. Marju and I had many chances of shopping and walking. The pictures you will see with these notes were taken while shopping at De Weitz Market right at Canal Park in Duluth.

Ava's Baptism on July 20, 2011



PASTOR KATHY BLESSING AVA

I'll Be Back to Vegas by Wednesday, July 27




I was able to visit Buhl, MN on a Friday afternoon. Jeannette drove and we proceeded to Lyndah & Henry's house in Mt. Iron, then, proceeded to Arlene & husband's house,(can't remember his name right now) for a visit. It has been awhile since I have met both couples.
It was a profitable visit, we've got to see their renovated house, (it used to be a Methodist Church) and the chance to watch the video of their new business.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

MY GRANDDAUGHTER AVA


THE BEAUTIFUL AVA

SUMMERTIME IN DULUTH,MN


My vacation in Duluth, MN is one-month long.(June 27-July 27)The weather had been so good typical of MN summer. Occasionally, it becomes very warm, and humid. Otherwise, it's perfect!! Nothing special is really happening unless there is a planned reunion/meeting with family and friends. So far, we celebrated July 4th weekend at the cabin of Ryan's parents in Cotton, close to Eveleth, MN. They celebrated it one day earlier, had grilling going on, the usual brats, hamburgers, and other kinds of sausage. It was done by Sandy & Joe, while Andy & Jill made onion rings and deep-fried fish. I was one of the guests, Bill & Diane were there, Ben and a couple of his friends, and some other couple friends and neighbors. The finale of the day/night was a GRAND FIREWORKS. The words are capitalized because I meant the fireworks to be grand. Sandy & Joe ignited them all by the lakeshore, and they just popped and bursted in the air. WOW! That is how I would describe the fireworks!! It was like the fireworks done in a very professional way. July 6-8 was the Duluth Sidewalk Sales. On these days, I stayed with Dina. She helped Raquel in her Sales Booth selling Thai-Dyed summer outfits, shirts, wrap-arounds, and others. I walked at the lakewalk along the shore of Lake Superior. FUN! There was a good amount of breeze, so it was good! I sweated at times and it felt great!! On Thursday, Marju came. We walked again along the lakeshore, then, went shopping at the Fitger's Hotel Complex. The items were good deals, a soft leather clogs for Marju, and a well-fit, soft material, red-plum colored tennis shoes for me. Still FUN!! Then, at the sidewalk sales, we got some clothes for baby AVA, and a Bead Maze, too. Those three days had been fruitful as we were able to accomplish a lot of things. I have more stories to come, FOLKS!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

EASTER WEEK 2011


In the Catholic faith, Easter Week is a time to search one's soul, and evaluate how one stands in terms of his relationship with God. To some others, this is the beginning of a new life, maybe, in what I call a "renewed life". Life is what we are.. life is what we make it. It is how we handle ourselves in terms of our relationship with ourselves and others around us. Much of our success and happiness depend on how we respond to our calls. Dealing with our everyday problems and challenges is one of the tests we go through in order to prove ourselves as humans. Life is tough, however, it is rewarding when you reap the rewards of your hard work and effort. We cannot make a life unless we live it. We need to live, exist, and survive according to the plans set by the Holy Father, our GOD. As long as we pray, and ask for light in terms of direction, we surely can walk smoothly in the many roads we pass through every moment. My dear friends and family: Let us count our blessings. As I have always said in many of my talks and writing, " Magnify the good and the beautiful; dwarf the ugly and the bad." Make ourselves beautiful in and out of our physical body, treat the others with kindness and love; and seek for wisdom, peace, and love from the power who is your GOD. May God bless you and your loved ones especially this Holy Week.

PICTURES OF JADE IN LAS VEGAS, NV




Sunday, April 17, 2011

JADE

A Day in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas


This is one of our latest happenings. Roger's grandkid came from Sacramento, CA and we took her to Planet Hollywood to see the "rainstorm". In the next picture, you will see Jade.

Monday, February 21, 2011

A Mix of Pictures


FEBRUARY 21, 2011



The 3 younger kids are Ohmar's children: Oliver, Oscar, and Priya Picache. Ohmar's family is based in Makati, Philippines. They will be travelling to the US again in December 2011. They want to experience Christmastime in Las Vegas, and other states in the U.S. I am looking forward to be with the whole family again.
Oneill, the one in red is going home (March 2011) to Calapan City, Philippines to visit his family: Myra (wife) John, Nicole, & Hannah. His oldest son, John is graduating from Grade 6. It will take another 1-2 years for the whole family to migrate to the US.(long waiting indeed!)However, things are going great to all of us!! Thank God!!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

ALONE ON MY BIRTHDAY




All alone am I, no Roger by my side
He's in Carson for three months
While I'm here in my house.

He said the city is so pretty
Full of trees, and nature's beauty
Delighted is he and he believes
He's surrounded by good.


They say absence makes love fonder
I'm not sure if that's quite true
The answer remains unclear
Let time just tell me so!!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

IT WAS A HAPPY MOMENT


One more time ....

One of the latest pictures


This was taken on Jan. 12, 2011 before the Award's Ceremony for "Customer Excellence" hosted by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Roger got an award.

My lip's condition has improved

Thank God, my lips look okay now!! There is still a little bit of puffiness, but much better!! I can go back to school after 2 days of absence! Thank God!!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

It has been a tumultuous week/month

Monday, the 7th of February started right with a grade level training about Constructed Response; however, towards afternoon my "chapping lips" started to react negatively. This problem occurred since the week after I had my wisdom tooth extracted (Jan. 5). All the while, I thought the drying and chapping of my lips were caused by the very cold weather. I responded to the problem by just applying the common "Chapstick". Last week, the condition got worst. My lips appeared "puffy" and visible cracks were showing. Last weekend I tried "Blistex" thinking it would be better and would help the "puffiness" come down. It did not. I went to school last Monday(Feb. 7) with the "lip problem". The condition worsen as afternoon came. The talking had caused my lips to stretch and so when I arrived home, there were "break-outs". I said to myself I can't make it to school for the following day if I don't find the remedy. Sure enough, early Tuesday, my lips were worst. I had to call for a Sub. That same morning, I tried contacting a dermatologist to look at it. I found Dr. Landow of Henderson. He saw my lips, took a picture of it, and prescribed me "Hydrocortisone Valerato Ointment 0.2%. He said to apply it to my lips three times a day. As soon as I got the ointment from Walgreens in Sahara and Nellis Blvd, I applied it. I continued to observe the development up to this writing (Wed, AM). There are 4 cracks on my upper lip, and four cracks on my lower lip. The skin around my lips, and on my lips are starting to scalp/peel. I called for a Sub for today last night, knowing my condition will stay bad. I surely hope, I will improve so I can go back to school tomorrow. It remains to be seen. I am not sure how long this condition will stay. I pray it would soon go away. Oh, God! Please help me!!!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

"CUSTOMER IN EXCELLENCE AWARD"


ROGER HAD BEEN AWARDED THIS "CUSTOMER IN EXCELLENCE AWARD" LAST JANUARY 12, 2011 AT THE CASHMAN CENTER IN LAS VEGAS, NV. THE RECOGNITION WAS GIVEN BY THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

CONGRATULATIONS,AND WE WISH YOU MORE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROGER


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROGER

I WISH YOU THE BEST TODAY AND ALWAYS!!! Minnette