From the Grand M Hotel

 That is Manny Pacquiao being interviewed on TV.  I was watching the TV while my brother was trying to reach the family through the internet.

Omar who seems to be always in front of his laptop.

Ewwww just woke up and i asked my mother to take this picture.

the birthday dinner of Nanay Omar and Angie

My brother treated us with that grand dinner at the Hyatt in Singapore.  Together with his friend, Randy...it was a wonderful and grand dinner.

My mother was so happy she did not eat much ha ha ha.

Randy was kind enough to really tour us the Indian, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian food counters.  Awesome!

Looking around I just saw the Filipino dishes in the mixture of all.  I took first Malaysian food because it looked more Filipino.  I had small portions for Nanay also.

But I went Indian that night. The best I have tasted.

The dinner was great because of the people I was with.  The restaurant's design was amazing - Java inspired walls and pillars.  I was literally staring and goggling.

Priceless Birthday Party

I was so happy to hear the call from the front desk that Omar was in the lobby.

The walk towards the restaurant was a mixture of uneasiness and excitement.  I was uneasy because during the night, people in Geylang was a hundredfold.  And with sex workers hawking around, I was not sure if my brother is comfortable about it.

I did not care about the  place or the other people.  I was trying to feel both Omar and Nanay.

Priceless...to see Nanay when we were about to sleep so content and happy.  And expressed that it was her happiest birthday ever!

First Meal at Geylang

Nanay's first treat of food in Singapore.  We stayed in a budget hotel and in Geylang.  I chose this place because I have read that this place have the old structures of Singapore intact.

That food even how plain it looked really tasted good.  And with chili- it was great.

Nanay during this time was so excited to see Omar, my brother who is celebrating his birthday on the same day with her.

I have always thought maybe bringing her to him was the best birthday gift I have shared to Nanay.  I really do not have one great reason to see Singapore except the thought of seeing Nanay and Omar together.

The Universe Conspired to bring us both to Singapore

Nanay's 75th birthday last November 9, 2011

I didnt have an idea to make her birthday memorable but the "universe conspired" to give both of us this trip to Singapore.

This moment is so memorable to me because I was just happy to see Nanay happy.

We were waiting for our flight going to Singapore in the pictures.

how to be a good nana?

Today my grandson made me feel great! We were at the mall and I was just silently observing him as he with Tito Karl enjoy that " animal ride". He was so excited but keeps his eyes on every move and turns. And when we decided to let him stay at the "playhouse" for an hour, he confidently played on his own and enjoyed the other kids in there.

Wow for a one year old and 3 months, he is so independent and does not mind the pressures around him. He enjoyed his one hour stay there while I keep on talking to my son (who is now in college) about focus and confidence.

So strange!

Today my grandson, baby zak made me feel great!

my baby zak

A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten and the future worth living for