THANKS TO DADDYLOVE!!!

Received a text message a few hours after I wrote my thank-you blog. It read: "Di ako kasama sa thank mo sa blog mo?" And it came from my Daddylove. How can I forget him? I wanted an entire blog dedicated to him that's why he wasn't included in the previous one. Before I go on, I would like to quote some song lyrics.

Thank you for teaching me how to love
Showing me what the world means
What i've been dreamin' of
And now I know, there is nothing that I could not do
Thanks to you

For teaching me how to feel
Showing me my emotions
Letting me know what's real
From what is not
What i've got is more that i'd ever hoped for
And a lot of what I hope for is
Thanks to you

For teaching me how to live
Putting things in perspective
Teaching me how to give
And how to take

Thanks Daddylove for:

Putting a smile in my heart -- no matter how difficult my day was or how sungit I could sometimes get, thank you for knowing how to make me smile, for always being your funny and happy self, for not losing your optimism and humor. And for teaching me how to be positive about life as well.

Having a giving spirit -- not just to me but to your friends and family as well. For always sharing your time and effort in helping others.

Being my inspiration -- to learn and try out new things and for being supportive with positive criticism as well. For always happily trying out the food that I prepared for you -- masarap man o hindi, hehehe.

Loving me just as I am -- and for patiently understanding my topaks.

Changing for the better -- I know you've changed some of your bad habits in order to love me more.

Love you very much, Daddylove! And thanks for your gift of LOVE!

Am rather late...

Nope, am not talking about being pregnant. Although someday, I do hope to write about the joys of pregnancy here. What I am talking about is my new year greetings. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! I know it's rather late. I have been way too busy spending my holidays with my family. We had a three-week vacation in very beautiful parts of the Philippines (that I can't wait to get to visit again soon. There's just a lot of places more that we missed to see). I would be sharing about that in my other blog.

As I bid goodbye to 2008, many people come to mind... People who have made the past year more memorable. That's why I would like to thank them. Thank you to:

My families -- Salas and Saludares -- for the support, love and care. Last year was a challenging year for us. And as Daddylove and I reaped each victory and pondered on each loss, we thank you for being there for us always. Thanks for always lending us an ear, a hand, a hug, a word of comfort or advice, even money (hehehe!). Thank you so much Wowodad, Mimi, Kuya, Mama Jovel and Coy, Tay, Nan, Noy and Sam, Bok, Myh and Chloe, Cheeks, Nanay, Ate, and Kuya Ian.

Our beloved ninongs and ninangs for your prayers, kind words, support and love. Thank you very much Ninong Romy and Ninang Emily, Ninong P and Ninang B, Ninang Ms. World, Ninang Rampa Queen, Ninong Tito and Ninang Lanie.

Our friends who are also family to us -- Jologs, LOJ Couples Mandaluyong Chapter, Marikina, EMCI. Thanks for the memories, for sharing your lives with us, and for teaching us with your experiences.

My new friends -- my SPI co-trainees -- Ping, Riza, Let and Angela. I know we only spent a couple of weeks together. But those gruelling weeks were easier because of your humor and support. May our freelancing stints be successful!!!

My mentors -- Connie Veneracion and Bo Sanchez. Although I don't have a personal relationship with you, your blogs have always inspired me to learn more, to love more, to laugh more and to live more.

And most of all, a huge THANK YOU to my Creator for the gift of life, love and friendships.

Love u all!