Hello, Goodbye PH

July 24, 2019 at LAX. Thank you Koyang Mark for dropping me off. I worked twelve hours the day before and when I got back home, two luggages were full of goodies /pasalubong courtesy of Superwoman my At, Ate Reggie and her family.  And I planned to just bring one check-in bag. Hay, erase travel light.

Hello NAIA and Jollibee!!!  Hello heat and humidity!!!:(

I went home primarily to give our last respect to Kong Alex. It also our way of giving honor to the values taught by our parents, Papang and Mamang.

Each time the month of July comes, I never fail to miss home, our fiesta and the novena mass. July 26 is the feast of our patron saint, my saint, St. Ann, Mary's mother. Mamang reared and groomed me to be a devotee. I am Michelle Ann! Mom, in her ways, showed me the power of Sta.Ana and Mama Mary's intercession. Few days before Kong Alex's death, I told Cleng I wish before I hit my 10th year in America, I can come home for the fiesta. 

Coincidence, blessing in disguise, a miracle, prayer granted. I don't know but I was home on the feast day and attended the 5 AM mass. It was a bit melancholy, this is the mass Mamang used to attend every year. I see her "permanent spot" at the aisle church, missing her so much. Life will never be the same.

I will always come home to you, my dear Sta. Ana. Thank you for loving us, for the guidance and care. (Hi Mang, I imagined you seating on this exact spot).

With Fr. Ramil and two other priests.

I love you guys. Thank you for not making me feel I am alone.

My PH family at Mamang's house.

 I am thankful and glad to see you Tito Ching. You were a brother to my Mamang. Sorry that no Spam was in the pantry. Mom would have been so embarrassed if she was here:)

My people. Sta. Ana will still remain to be home because of these true and kind- hearted individuals.

 Two days of air travel  and two full days in my hometown. Not healthy ( got sick on my departure day) and practical .For love of family, devotion to Sta. Ana and spending few quality hours with genuine people, it is still worth it.

PH. Sta.Ana. Home.

JL Forever

I have unequivocal loyalty and love to two celebrities, Ate Kris (Aquino) and John Lloyd Cruz (JLC). Whatever, however I stand by them, in their worst and best. People close to me know this fact. Even my Mamang in heaven can attest to this.:)

Hello Idan, how are you my darling??? Let me comfort you in your sadness. Let me be the sunshine in your dark days. All will be fine with us.:)

Crazy. Mitzi.JLC.

OHANA IS LOVE II

Taken at six in the morning!I didn't get to sleep the night before because I was too excited!:)

Chewyyyy!!!

I love you!!

 Lappert's Coffee and ice cream parlor was our go-to place for desserts and local coffee. Thousand of calories no care!!!

My AT!!!

May Waikiki remain to be clean and clear. It may not be as white and pristine as my Boracay but it managed to please me.

The family that eats together, stays together.

Shave (not shaved) ice.

A tourist must -try as they say.

LOL!!!!:)

 And yes, when in Hawai'i, get ready to see Japanese in all directions!!!:)

 When Jack Dorsey marries me, I shall definitely acquire a beach house to savor the lovely sunset every now and then.

Best when hot!!!

Takoyaki ever fave

Chewy's pair.

Sad I didn't get the tan I wished!!:(

Mahalo, Oahu!!!! Your aloha we bring in our hearts. The extra hours of work we did in order to be prepared for this trip is worth it!! You brought PH to us, with your own uniqueness and vibe. We shall return!!!:)

Aloha. Ohana. Love.