Three's company

I am here with my sister Rosa (in the middle)and our Dad. Rosa's one of the funniest people on the planet. Her comedic timing is impeccable. She never fails to make me laugh. I never thought I could love her this much! I guess age does that to you.


Messing about with my nephew Gage Timothy (or Timmy for short). He's mature for his age and gives a lot of joy and support to my sister Rosa. He's a lot of fun too!

High in the Highlands

My niece, Sunshine, and her boyfriend, Leo,(that's them on the top photo) took my mother and me to Tagaytay, south of Manila. It was a gorgeous day indeed and we enjoyed it immensely. Behind us is Taal lake and the mini volcano. I met some interesting people that day and engaged in some brilliant conversation with Leo's Dad and his friend. Leo's parents were very hospitable. What a nice family. I didn't know families like them even exist! Wonderful!

There and back!

--A little love from my friends in Manila


I cannot believe I spent 10 days in Manila. Imagine 10 fun filled, exciting days in neverland! I met a lot of good old friends. In fact it came to a point where my sister likened me to the Dalai Lama because of the stream of visitors coming from far away just to see me—laden with goodies. I was flattered at the same time humbled by the display of affection. I am one lucky person!
I also spent time with my family. There was my mother full of beans after a bout of pneumonia a few months back (which precipitated my visit), my wacky sister Rosa and her lovely kids—all four boys and my niece Sunshine, a wonderful young woman. I also spent a lot of time with my best friend Melanie and her family.
We ate, drank coffee, reminisced and joked a lot. In fact I never laughed so hard for such a long time. I slept very late and woke up early. I was so knackered by the end of it all!

I am now back in Blighty facing a lot of changes. Hubby and I (plus the dog) are moving house next week. I was also relocating a lot of people at work. I am actually looking forward to a proper holiday. I am glad to go to Provence this year. Antibes here we come!