The Little Miracle

i am a first time mommy on her fourth month on the family way. But then, though it is my first time, and my knowledge on the development of the baby inside me is primarily from the books and from my elders, still i would want to share with you tips i am learning on my journey to motherhood.

here are some things to remembers:

1. the baby inside you has the most crucial development on his/her first trimester(first three months upon conception),
2. the baby is going through a lot of changes and you do,
3. it isn't a shame to have morning sickness, what you and your baby feel is your prime concern
4. NEVER think you are ALONE in this journey, your husband, family and friends are around you, they are willing to extend a hand,
5. help yourself! observe what makes you feel good and what disturbs your senses, and
6. Read and PRAY aloud so your baby can hear you.

these will be all for now folks, on my next posting, i'd add more.

Akong Kalipay sa iyang pagtugot

Tonight, i am one of the happiest literary followers! I received the permission from Mr. Adonis Durado pertaining the posting of his two poems Pansit and Balaki ko, day, samtang
gasakay tag habal-habal

The first thing i did after i opened his mail was inform my hubby, Glester that i finally received his the poet's permission which at first i was really doubtful if he would reply as i know he is very busy, but my to my honor and delight he had given me his permission.
I first fell in love with the poem Pansit (text follows) when i was tasked to teach Philippine LIterature sometime in the 2003. Upon reading the poem, i decided whatever is described in the poem will never happen to the family i will one day create. With the poem, my conviction to have a loving and supportive family as my immediate family had grown stronger. Read with me and i am sure, the poem will touch your deepest being the way it did mine.

Pansit

Mahadlok ko sauna
kung gutomon si Papa, Ma.
Dili na siya mokaon.
Ang platong gisudlan nimo
sa sud-an mokalit lag hagtok
sa imong bagulbagol.
Ug sama kaguba
sa karaan natong banggira
ang mga balikas ni Papa:
“Litse! Atay! Yawa!
Wa ka bay laing ipakaon nako
Kung di puros lang pansit?”
Lab-as pa kaayo kanako
hangtod karon, Ma,
ang repolyong sagol sa pansit.
Nahinumdom pa ko
sa ka humot sa hebe
ug tambok sa ginisang baboy
nga nanab-it sa imong buhok.
Diin sa nagkamantika
nimong danguyngoy
gipuga sa atong bentana
ang lemonsitong buwan.


the above poem is indeed a picture of misery for some wives and even children. but what is great is that it inspires readers like me to work better to be a loving person who loves herself as well. if men who hurt their wives would only read this, they would know, women are meant to be love and to be a co-worker and not a receiver of pain and agony.

the next poem is Balaki ko, day, samtang gasakay tag habalhabal. i first heard it when Sir Tibo of the MSU-IIT IPAG had visited CMU. from then, i decided, i should have a copy of that poem! they read it to us, the audience and my! it was beautiful beyond compare! Being a Tagalog, i never knew i'd fall in love this deep with Cebuano poetry... though of course i am grasping on the language yet, but tell you, the learning is really great and fun!





















Balaki ko, day, samtang
gasakay tag habal-habal

Balaki ko, day,
Samtang gasakay tag habal-habal.
Idat-ol og samot
Kanang imong dughan
Ngari sa akong bukobuko
Aron mas mabatyag ko
Ang hinagubtob
Sa imong kasingkasing.
Sa mga libaong nga malabyan,
Gaksa ko paghugot
Sama sa lastikong
Mipungpong sa imong buhok.
Sa kainit sa imong ginhawa,
Gitika kining tingkoy.
Ang mga balili unya
Nga nanghalok sa atong batiis
Isipon tang mga dila.
Dayon samtang nagkatulin
Kining atong dagan,
Mamiyong tag manghangad
Ngadto sa kawanangan
Aron sugaton ang taligsik
Sa uwan, dahon, bulak.


the poem is indeed very rich in imagery, wont you agree? :)

Apart from the updated copy he had given me, i am very honored to be given his blog link by the Poet himself. I am inviting you all to visit with me the link that follows.
http://www.balakerongdaku.blogspot.com/
It would lead us all to Mr. Adonis Durado's blogspot. I am so happy with the experience that i can't help but be proud. Surely, tonight's one of the best nights i even had as a Philippine Literature fan! :)

Mabuhay ang and panitikan ng Pilipinas!

Daghang Salamat, Sir Adonis Durado! Dako gayud ang akong kalipay sa imong pagsugot nga i-post nako ang imong mga balak.


Photos taken from:
http://arashikishu.multiply.com (habal-habal)
http://www.pansitmalabon.com

Chocolates on the row

Chocolate causes certain endocrine glands secrete hormones that affect your feelings and behaviour by making you happy. Therefore, it counteracts depression. Your stress-free life helps you maintain a youthful disposition, both physically and mentally. So eat lots of chocolate! -- Elaine Shaerman

This is a quotation on chocolates which i got from the wedding i had told you about on my previous post.
So, hurry, let us show our love by sharing chocolates -- the blacker, the healthier though- with people who matter! Enjoy!

M&M's Chocolatey Wedding

the newly wed couple. Mr. & Ms. Mark Ferdinand & Mayflor C. Arambala giving their kudos

Yesterday, September 19, 2009, we were invited to the Prantilla-Arambala Nuptials. It was held at the Transfiguration of Monastery, San Jose, Malaybalay City.
We arrived at the church at around 12:45. the bride arrived ten minutes thereafter. Our friends, Ma'am Elen, Ma'am Amy, Ninong Tom, Fredsky, Lisa, Nante, Joy, Emily, ate Amitz,Dennis, ate Fe, ate Star, Ma'am Noems, Ninong Jun,Ma'am Coring, Sir Rene, Aga, Maybeth, Onnah and Ninoy were there-- in other words, we are in complete attendance-- quite emotional in witnessing one of the blessed events in the life of our friend Mayang.

The ceremony was really solemn, and the message of the priest took me along

" marriage has mountains to traverse.. three mountains in particular. "

what really took me was when he said

"the first mountain is the mountain of ego... the woman has to remember, the man is her husband and he is not a competitor to her successes,instead he is her equal.. and that the man has to remember it as well."

indeed, couples should know that they have each other to back each other up and to keep each other's faith.





at the reception hall after the wedding ceremony showing the motiff: white with a touch of blue










After the ceremony, we partook of the bounty at the reception held at Malaybalay Folk Arts Theater. Everyone was indeed happy and glad for the couple who both had given emotional thank you speeches. Each visitor was given a jar of home-made chocolates as token of gratitude.



the personally prepared jar of chocolates... Mayang and Mark's giveaway












Events such as this would remind people there are a lot of risks to be taken in this world--- some really frightening, some funny while some painful but most are lovely especially when prayed and worked upon.

Best Wishes and Congratulations, Mayang and Mark! :-)

My first blog post

this is one crazy idea--- creating a post on my hubby's prompting. anyhow, tis fun still knowing one could explore ideas using the latest tech... not to mention the promise it holds about communicating and sharing ideas with people you haven't met even.