Sharing the love for reading

Last Saturday, February 25, 2012, there was much hubbub at the Cebu Public Library. The Basadours, a newly formed volunteer group was holding their launching event that consisted of a read aloud session by Cebu City's own mayor, Mayor Michael Rama, a puppet show by the Lato siblings and a read along session by Ms. Cebu's 1st runner up, Ms. Rachel Chloe Palang.

The Basadours, is a group of enthusiastic individuals who would like to promote literacy to the underprivileged.

Using various techniques in story telling, they would like to encourage the kids to love reading and guide them through it as well. As Ambassadors for reading, they also partner with government, private organizations and other community partners and stakeholders in pursuit of literacy development.

During their launching, they gave the audience a preview of what the group does and also handed out enlistment forms to those who are interested to join.

For those who are interested, here's a link to their FB page: The Basadours. You can even find members there who are available answer any questions. Or just drop by the Cebu Public Library if you're curious. :)

At A Crossroads

Around a year or so ago, I decided I wanted to be a doctor. The thought still lingers but now that I've graduated as a Nurse, I am forced to reorganize my life and find out what my career path really is. Or what I want to do with my life.

And now I face another possible venture, my Aunt's gardening business. Though, I thought of taking over that because my aunt is now old and has cancer. The garden is also something close to my heart because that was my play room back when I was young.  But I'm not sure I want that to be my career. I just want to take care of the garden.

This year, I plan to map out my 10 year plan but knowing my "flexibility", I hope I can manage to have it accomplished and true.

And to think I only wanted to die happy.

And She Turns 96

My great grandmother or rather, great grand aunt has just turned 96. This Venerable Matriarch whom we lovingly call Lola Dading has been there for as long as I can remember.

In her humble home town she has been a mayor for around 2 terms, a vice mayor for 2 terms and a councilor for a term. The family had finally decided not to let her run for fear of her health. The town would have her president if they could. That is how loved she is by the people. For them, she is an ideal and generous leader. Always prioritizing the people instead of herself and lending out a helping hand when she can.

To her family, she is fondly remembered. She loves her nieces and nephews and even her grand nieces and nephews and even, her GREAT grand nieces and nephews. Although most of them live in the city, she would always take time and give us a surprise visit. Even taking us on surprise "shopping" sprees to the exasperation of our parents. She would take us on joy rides, of course we were too young then to realize the importance of those people we met during our "joy rides". We were just happy to be taken along. She was always going somewhere. We knew she is important but we didn't realize how important she is to society until we grew up and recognized the plaques placed haphazardly on the wall.

On her 96th birthday, her family gathered around her home. An intimate reunion of family members from various parts of the city. On her 96th year, we don't really know what to wish for her or what to give to her except our presence and love.

Lola Dading, we love you and Happy Birthday. ^__^

God bless Thursday

Last December 2011, I, along with 67,095 others, took the board exams for Nurses. The 42 days of waiting for the results were a bit tense. Good thing I had a lot on my mind. I feel blessed to finally be a professional now and hope and pray that God will guide me along this new road. Thank you Lord for everything. Thank you Mom, Dad, sis and bro. Thank you best friends and friends alike. Thank you all for prayers and support. Thank you PRN review center for the guidance. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. :)

Everyday-is-special Gladiolas

"Everyday with you is special Nyx"... I read the card on a beautiful bouquet of white gladiolas when it arrived on our doorstep, accompanied of course by the sender. :)

I didn't expect such a sweet present from him and that's what made it so special. He respected and agreed with me not to make a big deal of Valentines day and instead chose the next day to remind me that it doesn't have to be Valentines for him to tell me I'm special.




The gladiola is my favorite flower. I'm not really quite sure why but I think it's because it wasn't too common and then it wasn't also too rare in our country. I surfed around to see what this flower means and found its meaning here.

The flower symbolizes strength and moral integrity. It also conveys a message from the sender that they are filled with passion for the recipient. I hope I can also be strong and moral as I am reminded by this flower. :)

I think I'm beginning to look forward to this cliched holiday. :)