Posted on: 22nd of September 2008 | Under: Life & Love
JR and I will be flying back home to Manila again for another couple of days early tomorrow morning. I wish I could say that our trip would be one of leisure (maybe like those picking and seeking out Barbados villa rentals), but unfortunately our sudden trip (yet again) is due to a rather saddening event; JR’s dad passed away yesterday.
Even though we wished to have been by his side during his last few minutes alive, we are still very glad that we were able to see and spend time with him when we flew back last week.
Rest in Peace, Tito Pat. We are sad that you’re no longer with us, but more happy because we know that you’re finally resting peacefully (just as you wished). We love you!
Posted on: 3rd of December 2006 | Under: Thoughts & Emotions
He passed away unexpectedly Friday morning. :(
No more Fluffy who never fails to run to the gate to greet me everytime I go home, even late at night (or early morning). No more Fluffy to accompany me to the other house when I’m too scared to go there alone. No more Fluffy who likes getting belly rubs. No more Fluffy who likes sneeking in the house when the kitchen door is left open accidentally. No more Fluffy who likes joining us when we take our yearly family picture during Christmas… like this picture taken last year of him and I.
My habit of calling out Fluffy’s name everytime I arrive home, or go to the kitchen (or the lanai), or go outside the house, is something that I actually still do. Now I find myself calling out his name, even when I’m driving! I just miss him!
We miss you Fluffy baby, but it’s okay, we know you’re in doggie heaven now. =)
Posted on: 22nd of February 2004 | Under: Life & Love
How ironic. After posting my deep thoughts on death last week, I was awakened by the news that my lolo (paternal side) passed away early this morning . The fact that I never really knew him (I’ve only seen him twice in my entire life) didn’t stop the tears from adding up to the ones that were already there. Even if he wasn’t around when I grew up, he’s still in fact my lolo.
Despite the pain he brought my dad’s family when he left them, I’m sure he was still a great person. I just wish I got to know him more.
My brother and sister just left with my dad and aunts to go to his wake. I was supposed to go as well, but decided to stay home with my grandma (maternal side) instead.
Rest in peace, lolo. I know you’re in a better place now.
So yeh, I’ll be off. For a couple of days or weeks. I’m not sure. Perhaps I’ll even be back sooner than I plan to.
Posted on: 12th of February 2004 | Under: Thoughts & Emotions
Earlier in class, I was surprised to hear that the grandmother of a close friend passed away just last night. Altough I didn’t know her too well (the only interaction we’d have everytime I was over their place, would just be an exchange of “hi’s” and “hello’s”), I was still somewhat disheartened upon hearing the news.
The thought of someone passing away instantly, is daunting. Life is indeed short. Noone can really know or predict when their time will come.
I was over at my grandma’s sister’s place for dinner the other night, and they were all discussing memorial services and how they’d like to be burried once they pass away. I felt somewhat uncomfortable having to listen to their conversation, but it did get me to ponder on several things.
What if my time was to come in the near future? Have I been living my life to the fullest? Have I done everything that I was supposed to do? Will people even think of, or remember me, several years after?
When reflecting about ones life, it’s quite normal to contemplate over those questions, but if I do pass away in the near future, I know I’ll be happy. I’ve lived, and continue living, a wonderful life. I have my family who’s always been there guiding and supporting me in every way. My friends, who never fail to comfort and be there for me. And of course, I have him, the person who’s been amazingly patient with me (despite my moodiness), who’s always amazing me in his little ways and the person whom i love so much. <3
Life has been good to me. I know I won’t have to worry about passing away because I have wonderful people around me… loving me just as much as I love them. ^_,~;;
Anna. 25. 
