March Calendar Layout

I'm trying to keep up with the "goal" I placed upon myself to create a calendar layout at the start of each month. So far, I think I'm able to do so. =)

For the incoming month of March, I chose my parents as the subject of my calendar layout. Why my parents? Because March is their wedding anniversary. On the 6th of March, my parents will be celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary. I am happy and I am proud that they lasted this long, especially during these times wherein commitment and dedication are rare gems, just like pebbles in the sand. The picture used for this layout was taken near the beach of Bohol Beach Club last November 2008.

Journalling:

Lyrics to the song "Through the Years" by Kenny Rogers

Credits for this layout: March 2009 Calendar from Peppermint Creative; Beach Bliss Kit from raspberryroaddesigns.net; Cherished Memories Kit from Mandy Mystiques.

Maging Sino Ka Man

As mentioned in my previous post, I wasn't able to post new layouts for the past 2 weeks. I surely miss digiscrapping, so I tried to make up for it by creating 2 layouts this week.

And since it's still the month of L-O-V-E, I am featuring another couple for this layout. This time, it will be my Tito Nap and Tita Leila. After my own parents, I consider these 2 people as my 2nd parents. Everytime they come over to Manila for a vacation, they usually stay at our place, and having them around is really great. Also, I remember my Tita Leila's concern during my 6-weeks onshore assignment in the US. She would call me every week (sometimes twice or thrice a week) just to make sure I was ok and for me not to be homesick. My Tito Nap would even spend for my airfare ticket just for me to go to their place at California (I was at the freezing area of Minnesota that time). Unfortunately, Minnesota wasn't celebrating Martin Luther King's Day that time so there was no long weekend for me. It is so nice to have an aunt and uncle like them. And it's so nice to hear their love story (I can't tell it here.. sorry.. hehehe..). Their theme song "Maging Sino Ka Man" truly speak for their relationship. Their love story is a clear proof that true love really exists.

Credits for this layout : Beach Bliss Kit at raspberryroaddesigns.blogspot.com.

I Do

It's been quite awhile since I was able to update this blogsite. I was so busy with work and last week (Valentine's Day), my brother and I invaded my parents' date. So it was quite a time (2 weeks I think) before I was able to create some layouts.

To keep the "love spirit" going this February, I chose another couple to feature in my digiscrap. For this layout, I chose my cousin Jomer's wedding with his fiancee' Teresa. It was a civil wedding held last July 2007 at their hometown in Batangas. My cousin Jomer is quite the shy-type so most of his pictures (like the ones I used in this layout) shows his being timid. Teresa, on the other hand, is the outgoing type and definitely complements Jomer's introvert character.

Credits for this layout: Pretty in Pink Dance Collection from scrapbookflair.com; WordArt from Heart's Expression available at gmemoirs.blogspot.com.

Sweet Valentine

I must admit Valentines was never my favorite season (hehehe...). But hey, why spoil the moment for those who enjoy the occassion (like my brother... hehehe..)? So for my first layout this month, I'll be featuring my brother Philip and his "close friend" Nella in this simple yet sweet layout. I am not so sure what is the real score between them (my brother is soooo "showbiz" in answering questions about them), but from the pictures I think anyone can make an accurate guess where they're heading. Hehehe... =)

Credits for this layout: Enjoy Life Kit from scrapmalin.com; Wordart from Heart's Expression from Gbrosas, available at gmemoirs.blogspot.com.

February Calendar Layout

To keep up with my plan at the start of the year, I am now posting my calendar layout for the month of February. Since February is know to be the month of love and Valentine's Day, my calendar layout for this month features my friend/kumpare Pao and his finacee' Mau. I will not tell how Pao proposed to Mau but these lovely couple is set to tie the knot this coming June. They are considering my son, Zion, to be the ringbearer or coinbearer during their marriage. I am hoping it pushes through. I am happy that despite the commitment-phobic generation we have nowadays, there are still couples who pass the test of fire and exemplify the true essence of Valentines - Love.

Credits for this layout: Mi Amor Kit from shineangel.canalblog.com; Tendrement kit from sevdesigns.net. WordArt from About Love wordart set at elisja.blogspot.com; Calendar template from MissMint 2009 Calendars at PeppermintCreative.com.

A Mother Understands

I guess any mother can agree with me that raising a child is not an easy task. From the womb until the baby sees its first sight of light, mom is there for him. And it doesn't end there. In fact it's only the beginning to a tiring yet very rewarding journey called motherhood. It is no wonder that due to this bond, most of the time, it is also the mother that best understands the child's temper, mood swings, tantrums, or whatever makes the child smile or cry. Zion and I don't really have a perfect mother-son relationship. In fact, I have to admit, that due to his stubborness and being naughty, there are those moments wherein I just want to hogtie Zion's hands and feet and cover his mouth with duct tape. Of course, my mother's instinct always gets the best of me, and I end up letting him be (unless of course he's already hurting himself or someone else). There are those moments wherein Zion cries (or should I say howl) and even his Nanny can't pacify him. And by chance, a simple hug, kiss or a chocolate bribe from me will do the trick. Somehow, despite of my busy work schedule, and despite of the small fights we have, Zion and I have developed that certain bond that only the two of us can understand.

Picture used for this layout was again taken from Zion's 2nd birthday. In this picture, Zion is obviously not in his element. If I remembered it correctly, he wants to play with the mascot, but we had to stop him from doing so, because some of my friends wanted to take pictures of him. Well, after the pictorial, he was still able to play and dance with the mascots. =)

Credits for this layout: Tendrement Kit from sevdesigns.net; Wordart from Motherhood quotes at vivaartistry.blogspot.com.

What Matters Most

I stayed at home the whole day. I was not feeling well since yesterday, and today was just a little bit better. To keep myself busy, I tried to watch over Zion while his Nanny was busy with the other household chores. Time passes so fast. It was only now that I noticed that Zion can identify objects that are drawn on his flash cards. He can now differentiate the sun from the moon and stars. He now knows how a cup differs from a bowl. He even knows who are the main characters in his favorite cartoon shows on television! And each time I look at my son, the realization that we (my son and I) have survived a lot for almost 3 years, makes me thankful that God is still working His way in our lives. And after seeing how my son is grow and develop, I can truly say what (who) is the most important thing in my life.

For this layout, I chose two (2) pictures that were taken from Zion's 2nd birthday. My friends were experimenting with their cameras and they were just lucky that Zion was cooperative that time - he smiled in almost all the pictures that were taken using my friends' cameras. And even if I'm quite camera-shy *blush*, I had no choice but to be included in the pics, since Zion wants to be carried throughout his pictorials. =)

Credits for this layout: Wordart from mydigitalthings.blogspot.com; Papers and Elements from Endless Kit by Armina Designs available at SunshineStudioScraps and at http://www.arminadesigns.com/.

A Question of Faith

If there is one lesson that I've learned from all my experiences (both good and bad) in life, it would definitely be having faith - faith in people close to me, faith in myself, but most especially, faith in one Supreme Being - who we call God in my faith. Personally, I think faith allows one to believe and hope that all our troubles will end, that the good things will always outweigh the bad, and that the sun will always shine after the rain.

Pictures were taken from the Baclayon Church (a Roman Catholic church) in Bohol and the Temple of the Golden Buddha in Bangkok. It is said that Bohol is one of the provinces in the Philippines having a large number of Roman Catholic devotees. While Buddhism is the predominant religion in Bangkok, Thailand.

Credits for this layout: Launching Day Kit from scrapmalin.com; July08 Free Kit from Jeanelle Paige Designs available at acherryontop.com; New Dreams Kit by Carla Holf at ikeagoddess.com; Endless Ephemera from raspberryroaddesigns.blogspot.com.