happy birthday, lola




in my family (my dad's side), this event is second to christmas. why do i say that? this is an event my grandma plans for in march. she would scout for restaurants, sampling each one of them before picking a 'venue'. she would have a dress tailored especially for the event, some even by pitoy moreno (a famous filipino designer), the guest list is huge. about 6 to 8 tables that seats 12, several courses of the best authentic lauriat- chinese, of course. but mostly, i say this is second to christmas because it's a time when all the families, along with some very special friends come together to celebrate. i remember asking her why she plans so far ahead, and why each one is as grand, if not grander than the last. with a smile, she said, 'it might be my last'.

she passed away several years ago, but she left me with the same outlook on birthdays- celebrate it while you can.
happy birthday, lola!

p.s.
growing up, i sometimes get tired of how you always remind me to behave, mind my manners, sit straight, legs together, etc...now, not only am i glad you did that- i find myself reminding kailea to behave, mind her manners, sit straight, legs together...

Posted: Tue - August 8, 2006 at 09:51 PM          

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