Skip to main content

Life is not about how you weather the storm, it’s how you have fun dancing in the rain


...in my case, it's the spontaneous dancing around the house, the "ewok-ness" in me!

The year is almost over! One more holiday celebration before we celebrate the New Year.



It’s 11 o’clock the day after Christmas, I have a kitchen full of dishes, boxes and mess. I wish I can just twitch my nose and make everything clean, put away and organized.

But in the real world….no such thing, ha!

But it's okay...in due time, everything will be in place...


 

Someone asked me, “Jen, how do you do it? How do you make it look so easy?”



The past few years had been tough. (It seems like I’ve been saying that for the past five years). It seems like every time we seem to have gotten pass a hurdle, a new obstacle is knocking on our doors.



 

This past year, with the help from G-d, family and friends, and with faith, hope and love, I survived the year with a smile!


Every night, when I close my eyes, I try to look back and review my day and see what new fun stuff I can squeeze in for tomorrow.



One lesson learned,

“Life is not about how you weather the storm, but it’s how you have fun dancing in the rain!”


So keep smiling. It's really not that bad.



(thanks to my nephew who captured my ewok-ness up-close!)


Have a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone!


(and thanks to my honey who always manages to capture my KINKAY-ness on jpegs!)
(KINKAY is being-silly in Tagalog)

Thank you for loving me.
Labels:

Comments

  1. More Than WordsDecember 26, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Jen..you are too cute!! Loved this post! It was so fun! And you are gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousDecember 27, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    The pictures and your words reflect the beauty and joy of the holiday season - Thanksgiving through Christmas, eve and day - We do have a lot to be thankful for.
    Love, Mom and Dad

    ReplyDelete
  3. BuckeroomamaDecember 27, 2010 at 2:59 AM

    Too cute, Jen!

    Hope your Christmas was a most wonderful one and may you and your family near and far have the best that 2011 can offer.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Felicia KramerDecember 27, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    You are so cute! Jen, let's hope your New Year is filled with nothing but wonderful surprises!

    ReplyDelete
  5. GottaLoveMomDecember 28, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    @Alicia, thank you..Happy New Year!
    @Mom and Dad - you are part of ME, as always!
    @Buckeroomama, thank you. May the New Year bring you more joy!
    @Felicia, thank you. May your New Year be filled with more bright ideas!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Veronica LeeDecember 29, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    You're so slim and pretty, Jenjen!! Love the pics.

    Happy Wednesday!

    ReplyDelete
  7. GottaLoveMomDecember 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks Veronica...Happy New Year!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Completed my first 16 Week IsaBody Challenge: Believe You Have A Purpose

My family is what matters most to me.  I’m 51 and a mother of 4 (ages 14 – 26). I wanted to be healthier, more active and stronger not just for me, but for the people I love.  I wanted to set an example for my family that we each possess the tools to master our wellness and vitality. I've always been petite except when I was pregnant ( when I gained an average of 50 pounds per pregnancy - 4 times!) Over the years I had tried various diet and exercise regimens, and I did enjoy a degree of success, but the results were not to the level I hoped for, and they were somewhat short lived.   Achieving stable, long-lasting results proved stubbornly elusive.    Then when I hit menopause everything became more difficult.    My body stopped cooperating altogether, and I was constantly grumpy. My waist and hips expanded and I found myself napping in the afternoons.    I started to accept the idea that there would be this new, less vibrant version of me. I just completed my P
Post a Comment
Read more

SPICE-up a young child's development: social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional

Children are the precious gems of a family. When they’re young and innocent, they are like sponges that willingly and quickly absorb any knowledge and emotion. That’s why at an early age, we encourage our children to read, be creative, be happy and feed their curiosity. With all the technology and instant gratification that children get from playing video or computer games, asking a child to read a good book has been a challenge for some parents .     “Your children are not your children.       They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.       They come through you but not from you,       And though they are with you, and yet they belong not to you.       You may give them your love but not your thoughts,        For they have their own thoughts.        You may house their bodies but not their souls,        For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,        which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.” -                     Kahlil Gibr
5 comments
Read more

Immigration and Family: Will my mom ever get to see my daughter walk down the aisle

Last year when my father passed away in the Philippines, I went home and took some time to visit the U.S. Embassy in Manila to ask what the options are for my mother to return to the U.S. The consul reminded me of the 10-year travel ban. That on or after November 8, 2015 — not earlier – or 10 years after my mom, was deported in 2005 for overstaying her visa, I can email the U.S. Embassy and inquire about my mother’s approved petition. I asked if I need to file another petition, and she informed me I didn’t have to. I asked if I could… and she stopped me and said to ask everything on or after November 8, 2015. This is where I am, and where my thoughts are drifting as I celebrate this month my 16th American birthday. I am counting the months, the weeks and the days. My daughter is getting married in January 2016 and I would love to have my entire family, especially my mother, to be here when that momentous occasion happens.
1 comment
Read more

Helping others surpass their goals and expectations

"It's not about the end goal. It's who you become by consistently pushing to the edge of your limits." - Robin Sharma Do you ever wonder why you stumble on new things?  Do you ever wonder why unsuspecting strangers cross your path? Do you ever wonder why your mind takes you to a direction you didn't think exist? I was walking to StarBucks to meet my husband when I noticed a sign...
Post a Comment
Read more

Still shaky, skidded in snow, but so blessed my guardian angels are looking after me!

"Never again wonder, what to be thankful for..."   - Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life It’s yet another snowy day in New Jersey. Beautiful, yes but dangerous! In line with my goal for this month is to get back on schedule. I got up around 4am to get my 15yo ready for his Model United Nations conference. (Thankful that our neighbor offered to drive him to school by 5:30am ) I got my 9yo ready for school and I'm thankful that my other neighbor offered to drive him to school. I then drove my husband to the train station to Manhattan. I decided to stop by the Community Center and decided to run a fast 5K on the treadmill. I was 1 mile short because I was so sweaty and hot. (Note to self: dress lightly next time) While cooling down inside the car, I read Day 14’s chapter of Rick Warren's the “Purpose Driven Life” book. I felt really good because it just reminded me that there is always something to be thankful for no matter how awful yo
5 comments
Read more