Lost, then found. This blogspot is certainly telling us something. That we must use it as a means to connect to the cyberworld in lieu of the social media platforms that limits our writing exercise. I hope our posting in this blog becomes regular. Thank you.

lots of things going on

A lot has been going on. So many changes, same old happy faces. new beginnings, and joyful challenges. I just thought of prying into this blog again and even resorted to changing the password to just open it. And the last log was Sept. 2015. A good more than one year ago.

A lot has been going on. So many changes, exciting possibilities, and big challenges. We are happy.

Hope to add on to this blog again the soonest.

Ciao for now. Mabuhay!

Youth Encounter with the Pope

Andres at the rightmost side.

Andres (rightmost) in a group hug with Pope Francis.

Andres in the middle of two Thomasian young ladies.

Youth Encounter with the Pope

January 18, 2015

University of Santo Tomas

(Pictures) Andres  (right side of the pictures) with Pope Francis

Our family is so blessed with three from our family meeting Pope Francis face-to-face and had that once in a lifetime experience of being personally enveloped with his holy charm. First, Kuya Willy met Pope Francis in the Papal Nuncio's Residence when he was blessedly chosen to be part of the Jesuit contingent who met Pope Francis and had a chat with him. Then Andres was chosen to be the one reading the petition of the youth. I was also given a chance to face and embrace the Pope to represent the parents.

Rediscovery

Tinkering my wife Thelma's office computer led me stumbling upon a forgotten blogspot we created to continue the joy of recording our family's trip through life. I actually forgot and lost the password and just tried to recall and typed the last password remembered. Then the blog opened like Gandalf unlocking the formidable stone gates of the Misty Mountains. 

Its been sometime and hopefully, everything will be put in order again in blogging, using this site, and not forgetting, again, the password.

Birthday Simplicity

The sun smiled all day and it affected our whole day wallowing in the warm glow of sharing the blessing that is our Nanay Conching. Celebrating her 75th birthday at Cravings in Katipunan was made extra special with the presence of her close friends and relatives that came from as near as Tagaytay City to as far as Ateneo De Manila University.

Patrick, Eli, Kuya Willy, Ms. Ditas, Gillette, Jackie, Nanay, Thelma

 We were in for a treat with the overflowing food and drinks and the salad bar with all the fresh healthy options but the overflowing stories and laughter made it more special.

Andres, Ponso, and Paco

 The venue was definitely not simple with its calculated class and sleek interiors but Nanay Conching's simplicity and humble demeanor pulled everything in place and reminded each and everyone the grace of good moments and companions.

Jackie, Hallel, Lory, Ditas, Andres, Thelma, Eli 

Thank you for everything and we love you!

Maxs' Kopong kopong

I saw this picture inside the baul. Photo taken maybe around 10 years ago in a Maxs' Restaurant but the event escaped me.

Paco's Gymboree Day

Paco with Tita Hana and a pretty little lady.

Paco went to Gymboree at the Sofitel last weekend with Tita Hana. He initially did not want to play but eventually gave in to the enticing set-up Gymboree is known for throughout the world.

 Before going home, they passed by Sofitel's Patisserie to buy Lola Mama's cupcake. Paco was happily wasted when he arrived home.