heres to the tears & smiles

Another year has gone and here's 2012 to kick start.. A new beginning.. a fresh start..a new chapter.

2011 has been an amazing year for me. And I am so much grateful for everything that year has offered me along that journey.

Although it was never been an easy ride with the rocky roads i came across. I have had my share of defeat, disappointments, tears & heart breaks. But definitely worthwhile experiences as it made me grow.  But more than i could have wish for , i never thought some of my dreams would have come true that very year . Now  I have a thousand billion reasons to smile! With so much gratitude to my earth angels in my journey.


Counting my blessings.. i have so much wonderful life's priceless moments to look back @ 2011. With a big smile and  a happy contented heart. Cheers to that! :)

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Merry Merry Christmas

Here's to a wonderful Christmas for everyone!

May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill.

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wonderful symphony

The first symphony orchestra concert i have ever been was a wonderful cherishing moment for me. That was just last Saturday weekend as well back in my Holland holidays. I was with my godfather at a small local church nearby The Hauge.

Today Saturday connects to that special moment. I was with my family here back home and have just been to a launching concert of our local Cebu Symphony Orchestra. Which also makes it special since the benefits of the said concert would go for the homeless children. And it's my time to catch up with my family after a long holiday away from them. An ice cream treat for everyone after we got home and skype talk to my other sister across the globe, makes the whole symphony of life a wonderful one. :)

"We do not remember days, we remember moments". ~  Cesare Pavese

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no place like home

Back home from an amazingly wonderful holidays in Holland and glad to be with my family again.

 Long but safe safe travels on way home.

So blessed and grateful for such once in lifetime experience. 

With so much great memories from my 24 days of Dutch adventure that needs to be treasured 

as well on my scrapbook.

 Now i have to say. Even if you have a great time for a holiday far across the globe.. Still there's no place like home i guess. 

And am all ready for the Christmas holidays with my family @ home. :)

Some people are born into wonderful families.
Others have to find or create them.
Being a member of a family is a priceless membership
that we pay nothing for but love. ~ Jim Stovall

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celebrating Sinterklaas

Today is another wonderful day that am truly grateful for. I was part of a very important celebration for the Dutch, Sinterklaas". ~ And that is celebrating it with my godfather's whole family. It's something so special indeed.  It's not just literally exchanging gifts (probably) like we do in Christmas. I have seen all the hard work each would put into making it special & creative as they can and to bring humor and the element of surprise. With all the preparations with dedication each and everyone take time to put into. And i did my part as well..which i am glad it went well! It's something very Dutch experience indeed. Above all, the significance and meaning of it is just so amazing for me.

 The sweet treats & will the chocolate letter with the recipients initial ~ and that's M for me.. :)

Letters in poem from Sint Nicolaas

And the overwhelming surprises and gifts..

Am so much blessed to be with such wonderful family and being able to take part such important event with them. Another special moment to treasure in my last days of Dutch Adventures.  :)

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with Vincent

@ the Kroller -Muller museum in the middle part of Holland. Home of 24 masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh and modern art.

I took the advantage of there rules allowing visitors to take pictures of the painting only w/o flash. Regardless i was overwhelmed with happiness. So ever grateful again for this once in a lifetime experience here in NL. A dream come true as an artist. I was with Vincent Van Gogh.. :)

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the kid in me

So happy today and grateful. Godfather took me to an art shop and it was mind bugling. I was like a little kiddo on a play room with lots of toys to choose. :)

And well i have had my early Christmas gift treat from godfather. I get to choose the art materials i need back home.. it was a wonderful treat! :) Can't wait to start painting my Dutch adventures.

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