La Vita e Bella

Amidst life's seemingly endless crises, life is undoubtedly beautiful. It unceasingly reveals God's grandeur not only through creation's magnificence but also through the gifts of persons.

Indeed, life is beautiful because of our friends. Through friendship, we get to unleash the real person in us and in return we are accepted and loved for our strengths and weaknesses.

We meet these gems in different time, context and event in our lives. The circumstances might be different but all are considered as grace.

I met Charmie (Jenalyn C. Aguilar) during the lowest time of my life. She became a sister, bff, listening ear, text mate, godmother to my Jessica and a living diary. We have been friends for 11 years and counting.

my chamay.

old photo of us.

I met Girl (Faye Anne Marie A. Escueta) during one of the most memorable days of my life, the day I said yes to married life. During that time we were both expectant mothers waiting for our bundles of joy. Many have changed in our lives: we might have increased in size, developed our capabilities and stabilized our career and personal lives but one will stay the same, the value and respect we have for our friendship.

bora babe

one christmas season at villa de mercedez

The story behind the first "hi and hello" with my "mares" is a sure comedy. A gathering would not be complete without recalling that unforgettable moment. From being teachers wannabe, we developed a friendship for keeps. My mares are: Cherry Belle Cachuela, Mixie Palma, Charisma Tan and Bessie Puyod- Guertin.

kleng's baby shower

me at Bessie's wedding

cocktail before the reception

my escort during the wedding

food

the ambiance

with the newly wed

My work place is my second home not because Ateneo de Davao has been a familiar place since nursery but also because I found treasures despite the challenges of work. Working has become inspiring because of these beautiful women:  Mutya A. Giron, Neneng L. Pasilan, Femie A. Faller, Rowena Orpilla, Aireen O. Arabis, Darlene C. Sazon and Michelle L. Severino.

night out at subic

feeling models.

Micmic (Darlene Mae C. Sazon) in terms of personality, is my exact opposite but my perfect compliment. We might differ in personality but we have the same  interests: malling, tiangge, shoes, bags, laughing, family and the list can go on and on and on. She has been with me through laughter and tears, success and failure, work and play. There is no dull moment with this generous, strong-willed and genuine friend.

 

prom queen

bff

I met Ruel M. Soriano when I have to bid goodbye to my comfort zone which is to be in the arms of the persons which I could unravel my innermost being. When I met him, I was ready to continue working without having someone to share and laugh with. I was just ready to accept that the school is just a work place. He brought laughter, noise and color to the silent corner of my nook. As the friendship develops, I found a brother that I did not have. He is certainly a true gentleman.

he got two awards on our teacher's day.

teachers in pink

This honoring could not even repay the love and support these people have shown me and my family that even after eternity I will continue to thank God for sharing with me one of his greatest miracles, my treasured friends.

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