Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Monday, March 22, 2010

A Family Visit

It was a very hot Friday afternoon when we arrived at my father's and aunt's place somewhere in a province north of Metro Manila.

These are anticipated visits for me: this is the place where I used to spend my summers every year as a child.

Much has changed indeed, but I still feel that this is one of the many homes of my life, and this is one of my most remembered places of abode.

I certainly miss the warm afternoon sun permeating through the large windows.

And for some reason, it feels a lot better now, than before, to be here.

My aunt and sister: two beautiful and strong women, in so many ways.

(Like I always say, friends may come and go, and at the end of the day one always finds himself going back to his family....)

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

An Early Summer

This year's summer of my life has arrived too soon.
(It felt so great to wake up to a beautiful Monday morning,)

Perhaps, to make up for the summer that I had traumatically lost last year.

I see more and more sunbeams. And mangoes. And chocolate. And the beach. And when I close my eyes I can feel the sea breeze. And the water on my skin. How cool it is to start anew.

I seek not to replace anything. Everything has been all good, and I am much thankful. It has been a beautiful life.

I am now ready to embrace change, like a trusting child.

Time to write a new and beautiful chapter.

(Merci beaucoup. You know who you are. 8 Feb 2010)