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I've always been a beach person ever since I was young. My chlildhood was filled with memories of weekend beach trips, crabs, fishes, star fishes, and sunburns (sunblock was not "uso" back then).  I've been to many beaches in the Philippines. Samal is of course on top of that list since it's mere minutes away from Davao. I've been to Bohol, Zamboanga, Dakak, Batangas, Puerto Princesa and Cebu. I love all the beaches I went to. We honestly have lots of nice beaches. But I fell in love with Boracay last March when we went there. I fell in love with the sun and the sand. Literally! It's one of the nicest beaches I have been to. The sand was so powdery. The sunrise and sunset was so breathtakingly beautiful.  Just take a look at this sunset, isn't it marvelous? I even had this photo framed at my office. It relaxes me whenever I feel so stressed. One day, someday, I'd go back and enjoy Boracay once again.  Till next time Bora!

One weekend, a sorority sis of mine, who was once my "anak" asked me if I could be one of their "Ninang." I hesitated. I felt lile I was too young to be one. I'm barely 34! A dozen thoughts suddenly floated inside my mind. Should I accept it? I'm too young to be one. Would I be able to counsel them? Would I be a good godparent?  It took me more than 24 hours to reply. I didn't feel slighted that she asked me. What I was more worried about was whether or not I would be able to fulfill my role as a godparent. I even had to ask my husband. In the end, YES won. It was not  because they say it's "malas." It was also not because I felt duty bound being a sorority sister.  So what made me say YES? I felt it an honor that they have chose me. Maybe, just maybe, our marriage is something they look up to. It may not be a perfect one. It certainly had its ups and downs. However, it's something that I have made a commitment to.  So to Rommel and May...