VACATION…finally!!!
It has been long ago since i finally find time to update this site. I was very busy the last few months, trying to earn all the euros i can in 24 hours. Yeah, i was working 14-16 hours everyday. Whew, i was really killing myself i know. But with all the medicines my dad needs for his survival, if i can work 25hrs, i’ll do it! People who doesnt have any experience in nursing a cancer parent might not understand what im going through. We have exploited almost all of the corners of the internet sites for hoping to find some other possible remedies for him. But somehow, we have to accept the fact that just a miracle can heal my dad.
Im in the Philippines right now, spending the holiday seasons with my family, hoping and praying that this great family that i have, will remain complete and intact in several more years to come. A combination of joy and fear, this vacation is also a means of a most needed rest that i need. You see, i just arrived here yesterday and i already find time to write again. Ok, chatting took some of my time too, but i dont need to think and exert effort when im chatting with someone. Its my way to unwind and relax after a hard days work. Posting an article in this blog needs some kind of a relaxed mind and a little concentration.
For the first time in so many months, i was able to sleep the whole day today! Yeah, that was luxury for me! If my brother didnt wake me at 4pm (i slept from 2am till 4pm the following day) to ask if i want to go shopping, maybe im still in bed till the following day. How my body craves for this rest. Anyway, who could have said no to shopping? Actually, i really need to go to SM because i left all my toilet articles in Germany (just an added weight to my already almost over-weight luggage). So with my eyes still swollen from too much sleep, we went to SM Fairview. The mall was full of christmas shoppers! Who will say that the filipinos are poor? Gosh, one really needs to wait for at least 30 minutes to be able to pay one shampoo, conditioner, body powder, deodorant, soap, facial scrub, toilet papers etc. The people here have money!! Then i thought of buying my mom a big christmas tree coz her old one is small, and already deteriorating. Luckily, hardware store there is not too full that i at once found the tree that i want and the decors too that we need for it. After we have stucked the groceries and christmas tree in the car, we went back to the mall again to eat. Fortunately, the time isnt up yet for the merienda eat- all- u- can in Barrio Fiesta. I love eating merienda there coz they have almost all of my favorites, starting from lumpiang sariwa to dinuguan. Oh how i missed those native delicacies, devouring the food with gusto to the last bite. Yummy!!!
This vacation started quite good, which could only mean that the entire 5 weeks must also be a big enjoyment for me. Oh God, finally, i dont need to think about going to work everyday, even if it’s just for 5 weeks. Finally, im here to relax, unwind and enjoy!!! Yessssssssss!!!
hi ateng, nako, finally nag update ka.masyado ka naman kasing work-a-holic. really, enjoy your vacation. lahat pala kayo anjan sa pinas… regards and have fun!
Comment by missP — December 23, 2006 @ 1:04 am
Hello, I’m happy at narito ka sa atin. Well, rest ka lang dahil u really need that.
I know how u feel about your dad but let us hope for miracles. Walang imposible di ba?
Enjoy your vacation and be happy. Im wishing you the best in life.
You know what, yesterday lang nasa SM Fairview kami, di rin ako tumagal sa dami ng tao. Gravehhhhhh!!!
Comment by Lani — December 23, 2006 @ 12:06 pm
I know the feeling. I also slept for 8 solid hours when I got home. Akala mo naman may jetlag ako. Haha.
Enjoy your much needed respite in the Philippines, Curacha. Merry Christmas!
Comment by Abaniko — December 23, 2006 @ 2:27 pm
Welcome back! Hope you get to make the most of your vacation with you family, especially your Dad.
BTW, I understand you’re looking for a doctor? Maybe my uncle could help. He’s a general surgeon at the Metropolitan Hospital here in Manila, just look for Dr. Ricardo Dy. He might be able to refer you to a specialist.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
Comment by snglguy — December 23, 2006 @ 3:11 pm
Maligayang Pasko manay M! besos
Off for Stuttgart bis dienstag! Enjoy your vaca galore! you well-deserved it! besos
Comment by cheH — December 23, 2006 @ 9:53 pm
>>missP
merry xmas ateng. san kyo mgpapasko ni mike? thanks sa favor ha?!!
>>lani
yeah, i really need to rest, kundi mgkakawrinkles ang lolah! hehe. happy holidays to u.
>>abaniko
sarap matulog after ng byahe, bawing-bawi ang pagod. maligayang pasko po sa inyo.
>>cheH
frohe weihnachten manay cheh! ginaw dyan, dito hinde…hehe!!
Comment by Curacha — December 24, 2006 @ 1:50 pm