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Being in the presence of a child is a gift to be embraced. It is a road that leads to much laughter. You learn to laugh at life, at yourself, at each other. Laughter is good. It frightens anxiety away and opens the heart to lead you back to yourself. My nephew and niece taught me to act silly, to dance even when there is no music, to smile at a happy thought, to make funny faces at each other even in the presence of strangers. It is also okay to get scared sometimes. Please join me as I send pockets of prayers to our Heavenly Father for the fast recovery of nephew, Bo, whose admitted in the hospital today. We call on to you Padre Pio, please intercede for us to Jesus! #hang in there buddy! (Taken with instagram)

We are brought together by a mission, and are all the better for it. Because as we give of ourselves, so too does the world give back to us. That is one thing that is at least perfect in this imperfect world. We trust that this is never just about the present moment; whatever we do now will have a ripple effect that will reverberate for the generations to come. To God be the glory!👼♥💒 (Taken with instagram)

I am a Nurse. Mother Teresa once said “We do not always have to do great things, but we can always choose to do small things with great love.” I think of that often, actually, especially in my line of work. My job can get overwhelming — there is no room for mistake, we work under the pressure of dealing with life and death. Given the nature of work in the hospital, it meant practically moving your mental clock for the erstwhile untouchable holidays and for all intents and purposes. The life of a nurse is more of a vocation. It’s a life of hard work and sacrifice. Every single day, there is a sea of people that we deal with. We try to get the patient’s trust and present a semblance of efficiency that will help turn the panic into confidence. We try to control the number of people who accompany the sick and knowing how to deal with tempers that flare up are additional skills required. My oh my! We give so much of ourselves, our energies and and our time, all in the name of making the world a better place. 🏥💉 #howicanforget, HBDMara💜 (Taken with instagram)

It took me a while to post this because of crazy schedule at work but ‘huli man daw at magaling, huli pa rin.’ *winks* Talk about life and the ambiguity it brings. Embrace it though, and somehow, it will embrace you back. This was meant to be one of the Tuesday’s with Mamich/ household. We had our honoring and hororing for Yen- yen’s birthday. But to bid goodbye is a total shocker! As with all things, we must turn to the next page. We close the chapter because we intend to write a new one. The next chapter is already in our minds, so let our hearts be guided. (Taken with instagram)

American Hospital Dubai has been my playground, my happy place where I met and fostered friendship with wonderful people (Missin’ the people who have left already.. special mention to Merrylpots!), a small corner in an otherwise very big medical industry that allowed not just me, but each one of us working there, to bloom and grow and spread our wings. Even when the working day was hard, it was like in the comfort of family and home. Cheers to the 15 years of delivering better health in the Middle East and continued commitment to the highest quality American Standard of Healthcare in the region. (Taken with instagram)

Weary as I was with my own gentle sadness, I went out to celebrate my good buddy-partner-in-crime’ birthday! We end up in those places that instantly make you feel all is right in the world there is good music and even better food, nice lighting, tempered slices of life happening here and there. Glasses are clinking and the whole crowd joined us singing happy birthday just in right on time (I’m glad our little surprise worked pretty well. Apir Windell!). Here’s to enjoying a real friendship! HBD-SD, love you!!!Ü (Taken with instagram)

Bitten by the love bug! I’m totally happy to witness the kind of love the couple shares. It’s inevitable to feel the kilig! I just can’t help but melt and be so emotional (well, nothing new huh?! *winks*) with your proposal. Indeed a picture of love, of bliss, of happiness! Ikaw na pakner - Alkin, you brought the house down with your affectionate roast that left people in stitches. Cheers to you and Ever!♥-check out the link: https://fbcdn-video-a.akamaihd.net/cfs-ak-ash4/442522/1017/2328186222999_5723.mp4?oh=7ac1b3d8912bb9ca69e338e46ef77f79&oe=4F459000&__gda__=1329958912_27ccc6296c38242165584867d579af5b (Taken with instagram)

The heart of the story is the struggle that Channing’s character had to go through in trying to win back the affection and love of his wife who sees him as nothing but a stranger. I think the hardest thing about it is that ultimately no matter what you do the other person who’s lost their memory — it has to be their idea. I believe that even if all your memories are erased, you will find your way back. (I vow to help you love life, to always hold you with tenderness, to have the patience that love demands, to speak when words are needed, and to share the silence when they are not, to agree to disagree about red velvet cake, to live within the warmth of your heart, and always call it home.) - The Vow

Today I am thankful for the gift of a truly wonderful family to celebrate the heart’s day. I realized again that so many of my little wishes have not come true yet. But on the other hand, so many of those I did not even dare dream for have come to pass! And on that note, really, what is there to complain about? So. I promised myself that when I chance upon a sad day or a sad moment I can always choose to remember instead all my answered prayers — and I have many! Today, life is not perfect, as it never will be, but it is beautiful, as it always is. (Taken with instagram)