Looking Back

I'd like to look back and relive the moments of the year that passed. This blog is on its third year and has been my springboard since I decided to share parts of life .... Let go back as I share my favorite Lifescape posts ....

June 28 - July 4, 2010: Celebrations: My last post for this section which documents the many affairs I attended that memorable week... from send-off, birthdays, anniversaries ...... Incidentally, this is the second time I would be using this title for a post in this section .....
July 21 - 27, 2010: Gutted: V.........'s plant burned to the ground which could alter her plan and I am saddened by the prospects of having another friend leaving me ....
June 14 - 20, 2010: Letting Go: My eldest daughter and I reconciled after a heated argument the previous week. In the weekend, we had to let go one of our helpers .....
May 31 - June 6, 2010: The Dreaded C: The big C is hitting so close to home and I have some apprehension .... Stressed out and frustrated, I quit manning chores at the music site. With no responsibilities at the site, I had a relaxing weekend going to the spa and watching movie with my second daughter.
May 24 - 30, 2010: Summer Rain: I started the week meeting up with a former HS teacher and ended it standing as a godmother for the newly-born of a colleague friend. I also made sure that Mang Boy, my iron work contractor gets the bird he ordered from us and had hubby made the arrangement that Sunday. We went out shopping with the kid for school stuff after settling everything .....
May 17 - 23, 2010: Take Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers: I had a new-found respect for a government agency I loathe going to in the past. My weekend was cramped as I pooled errands that Sunday. Even so, I managed to meet up with the parents of a child with ADHD who requested to meet me after reading my blog. I was glad I did as I felt light after my sharing with them.
May 10 - 16, 2010: We Made History: We participated in the first ever automated election. This is a memorable week for my eldest daughter who is a first time voter. Despite the long wait during the electoral process, the quick results more than made up for the lapses in that election. The results, though, is something else and we may have to grind our teeth again seeing a bunch of clueless clowns in our august chamber.
May 3 - 9, 2010: A Lesson or Two: The post deals with the essence of failures and why they have to happen in life.
April 12 - 18, 2010: Coming to a Head: This week I could feel the pressures put on me by the demands of the music site we set up. My old boss would return to the office which is making me uneasy.
April 5 - 11, 2010: Breakaway: My old and reliable helper took her vacation the very first day of the week as we were just adjusting to the new helpers. This would turn out to be one exciting week as my friends and I would bolt out of the old music site we hang out in when we could no longer bear too much restriction in the site. Immediately after, we set up our own site unsure what we got ourselves into. Like kids, we would get all hung-up with this new site.
March 29 - April 4, 2010: Battle of the Sexes: It was the Holy Week.  Just as we're gearing up for vacation, I was concerned about the coming vacation of my main helper, Kakay. Without much options, I was forced to accept a gay helper into our household to the consternation of hubby. The religious group in the village asked me if our home could be one of the stations during their traditional Station of the Cross on Holy Thursday. Bored by the long, holiday, my girls and I hied off with V........ to nearby Tagaytay.
March 22 - 28, 2010: Life's Two Faces: It's graduation time for most families and we my second daughter is also graduating. In the excitement of preparing for my daughter's graduation, my eldest daughter would tell me she sprained her foot. Despite this, the whole family attended my daughter's graduation.
March 15 - 22: Bruised: There was a sudden change of leadership in our Department which created a buzz early this week. Our pet helper quit unceremoniously and we were actually relieved. The very same day, we found a replacement. I grazed a parked car as I was making a turn at a road's bend while out on a weekend errand. By the end of the week, I discovered an ugly bruised on my upper left arm which I have no idea how I got. I would have a bit of explaining to do as it sure looks like telltale signs of a battered woman .....
March 8 - 14, 2010: Trouble in Paradise: Just when I wanted normalcy, I would have to deal with a problem with our then pet helper. By midweek, I had a private talk with him and later on hubby and I would be discussing the possibility of replacing him. While relaxing in the weekend, a friend would engage me in confide in me the state of her affairs. By simply listening to her, I would have the most stimulating conversation.
March 1 - 7, 2010: Damage Control: A short post about self-correction after being remiss for a long while. I carried my self-reflection until the end of the week walking beneath the starry skies. Home provided me refuge from whatever ails me ......
February 22 - 28, 2010: Coming to Terms: A trusted service provider is back to working on my home..... except this time he's got the dreaded C... I couldn't help but feel for him as he deals with it on his own terms. Meantime, I have to deal with my own reality, not as tough as his, but daunting enough to rouse me out of my lethargy.....
January 25 - 31, 2010: All Within the Family: After a long while, my friend V..... is coming home. There's some sort of irony in this homecoming because my joy might be bringing loneliness from V.... and the family she left again. In the weekend, we would have our much missed family reunion after recent events caused our family to drift apart..... In an important weekend, our water pump would break down and we are in deep shit .....
January 18 - 24, 2010: Strange Cravings: After some months of improper eating habits, I would lose so much weight that it has become noticeable. Lately, I have been indulging in strange cravings that would border on the bad and unhealthy ..... but that is me. As the week draws to a close, a speech I wrote seemed to have been ignored by my boss after I turned it over to her. More than bashing my work, the worst thing a boss can do is to not ay anything about my work .............
January 11 - 17, 2010: The New Becomes Old: This is a post I love reading over and over again because I was able to draw into my consciousness the exact emotional state I was that week. Just coming out of new year's festivities, I and maybe most of us were getting used to the new year and at the same time i was trying to shake off my lethargy ..... Some family issues cropped up too and old wounds reopened ......
December 28, 2009 - January 3, 2010: A Toast to a Brand New Year: An eventful week even if my lazy bones complained about getting to work at the start of the week. Like in previous years, we toast to a brand new year with our neighbors as soon as midnight stroke .....I think I mended fences with a bitter foe .... The week was capped with a luxurious day at the spa by MIL, MD, and myself .......
December 21 - 27, 2009: It's Christmas Time: The week of Christmas saw our family attending gatherings to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with families and friends .....
December 14 - 20, 2009: Celebrations: The busiest week is the week just before Christmas. MY son's birthday lies smack into this week. Skeds can get crazy with so many parties to attend. In the weekend, we are going to have our Christmas party in the condo of our school owner. Hershey would somehow manage to steal the show from me by whelping just I was about to go to the party .......
November 30 - December 6, 2010: Joy Ride: A week of contrast starting with a joy ride to Subic and ending with a electrical problem that cut short my bliss .......
November 23 - 29, 2009: When Hell Broke Loose: A dark day in Philippine history when the ugly side of politics reared its ugly head. This post is dedicated to the the Maguindanao massacre victims.
November 16 - 22, 2009: Haunted by My Ghosts: I had been meaning to visit my parents in their resting place but postponed it until my brother and his family who just arrived from a long trip can go with us. The delay somehow made me equate eerie occurrences with being gently reminded of my lapse. When we finally was able to set the long-overdue trip to the cemetery, so much more was in store for us .......
November 9 - 15, 2010: And the Winner is ........... : A typical day when Manny Pacquiao would have a fight. People stay at home to watch the fight. This gave MD, V......, and I the perfect opportunity to shop at bargain haven, Divisoria....
November 2 - 8, 2009: Same Old Routine, Some New Twists: A week devoted to bargain hunting from selers of pre-loved items. I got to know an amazing lady in one of my errands this week....
October 19 - 25, 2009: Drifting: My birthday falls on this week. I decided to give myself a treat. Inspite of this, the day just didn't seem so special ......... Later in the week, I had a late celbration with my friend V.....
October 12 - 18, 2010: In Heat: My bitches are in heat this week and my sires are going crazy. My brother has to make an important decision this week......
October 5 - 11, 2009: Testy: Reeling from the onslaught of a major disaster, people tried to get back on their feet as some disappointing discoveries are unraveled....
September 28 - October 4, 2009: Aftermath of the Perfect Flood: We have just been through a calamity of major proportion. It brought the best and the worst in people. In other parts of the globe, disasters are happening left and right. I can't help but think if this is apocalypse as we gear for another super typhoon .....
September 21 - 27, 2009: Leak on My Window: What must have been the biggest typhoon in recent times came and we weren't even aware how devastating it was until I received a text message from a former colleague asking to be rescued. The sudden awareness jerked me and my entire family from our inertia. Suddenly, we were calling relatives and friends to find out how they are. Like the others, I suffered damages in our home. But unlike in the past, I am thankful for the damages we sustained from the typhoon. We can still do something about it while others lost everything ..... The tragedy reopened my eyes to what is essential ...
August 31 - September 6, 2009: True Colors: This week I would uncover the real person behind a superior in the office and a neighbor I consider a friend to my chagrin. I would regret laying a hand on my son and make conciliatory amends for that later.
August 17 - 23, 2009: Stop Sweating the Small Stuff: A gentle reminder to me not to over-stress myself about the trivial.... especially with what I would face this week. I'll be hiring a new helper out of compassion rather than qualifications. Another family would be tear apart and it would be so close to home. My son would be spending a night away from home for the very first time and I am worried sick and at the same time I would miss him.....
August 3 - 10, 2009: Making History: Despite a domestic problem, my kids and I were able to pay respects to President Cory on her funeral. My eldest daughter witnessed the event along Roxas Boulevard earlier in the morning. The cortege reached Sucat Road where we are stationed early evening. Tita Cory will be laid to rest in nearby Manila Memorial Park.... That pretty much was the story that made every major daily and news mag that week ....
July 27 - August 2, 2009: Snippets of Life in Two Nations: A friend and a family member would have a taste of the scourge of recession in the land of milk and honey. Back home, we would mourn the passing of an icon of democracy .....
July 13 - 19, 2009: Unconquerable Soul: I am reminded of a poem my classmates and I memorized in HS as a requirement for our English class. Back then, I simply mouthed the words without understanding it. But now, it takes on a special meaning as I am dealt with life's blows .....
June 29 - July 5, 2009: Undesirable Outcomes: My first post for this category and the week would turn out not too good. What was supposed to be a happy celebration turned ugly. I am still bugged by office politics. To top it all, I would not doing work I love doing for about 14 weeks .....

And that's how it was for me the past year ....