This Sibling's Journey

A couple of weeks ago, i got engaged. it was indeed a jouyous day... what could have made the day even more joyous if i had my sister physically here to share the news with her. as i try to begin planning for my big day, i just couldn't stop myself from feeling lonely. as i try to explain to my (now..) fiance that things would have been different if only she was here. i never felt so envious of my friend as she had her sister next to her to share what she's going through. as we were growing up, my sister used to remind us that we need not to envy anyone around us, and i have learned that. i have not felt this envious towards my friends when i saw them with their parents during graduation. my sister (and brother) had made such a good job (on me) that they filled the void in me. truth is, i just feel so lucky that i have them in my life.

now, if there is such thing as an engagement or wedding wish... i wish for my sister and my dad to be present as i partake on another journey of my life.

On Travel, Birthdays and Family

Hey guys... how's everything?? The siblings just got back from vacation.... almost 18 days in the Philippines. Right now, Jen is jet-lagged (so she is up and watching TV), I am about to go to sleep since I got work tomorrow and Achi Girlie is doing her stuff in Manila (organizing another event I think). The three of us got to talk for a good hour today to catch up or to remember what we left in Manila.

The trip was something to remember from the Bohol trips to family gatherings (think about 37 immediate family going to dinner one night at the Mall of Asia!). The highlight of the trip was the Bohol trip, Achi Pean's wedding and scuba diving at Anilao, in no particular order aside from it being chrononologically happening.For me personally, it was a trip that made me realize how important family is and how they care about me. I promise that I won't disappoint.

Speaking of family, today marks my mom's 5_th birthday. We planned to be here the day before her birthday. But I guess we have to play the "where is waldo (mom)? game". Mom, Happy birthday though. See you soon.