Edra's News Report Year 2

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go? 

Convince us why we should go there too?

Philippines!

Why?

1. People and Food

2. Paradise Islands

3. Festivals!

1. People and Food

Filipinos are known to be one of the most hospitable in the world! This traditional warm welcome is the food they offer even to complete strangers! Taking the "Good Samaritan" to heart! Even if they have little to nothing, they will find ways to help and offer you something. It would be like an insult to not accept the hospitality. Food is embedded in the culture with diverse origins and foreign influences from Spanish, Japanese, American, and Chinese cuisine. Of course, most of them are adapted to that Filipino taste i.e. sweet spaghetti, and lots of stir-fry noodles. Welcoming all nations of the world!

2.  Paradise Islands! Yes, the Philippines is an archipelago surrounded by water and almost all these shoreline offers pristine beaches and cheap but fresh catches of kinds of seafood! From the iconic coconut water that you can drink fresh from the tree to bonfires and the likes! Villas and other accommodations are widespread and can even offer medium to long-term stay in the paradise islands like there is no tomorrow! Water activities evolved and continuously evolved from traditional snorkeling, and island-hoping to skydiving and jetskiing!

3. Festivals! We love our patron saints and their birthdays and any significant dates related to our religion and culture! Hence, all year round, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate and not just simple small-group celebrations but the entire town or even province party! These festivals are known to bring not just foreign tourists but also local tourists! Street dancing, food showcases and beauty contests are a mainstay of these festivals!

To Mama Joanne

 Feb 14, 2024

A glance, a glimpse turned to observation and stare.

Never planned nor dreamed someone like me to capture.

Someone like you so sweet and tender bedroom-voice and all

Understanding the facts and time took a turn for better.

 

Life was not and will not be a fairy tale.

For there’s not much on “live happily ever after”

Because there’s no ending in the story of our life

It is a continuous and ever evolving timeline!

 

Opposite attracts as what the magnet define.

Most times we turn not opposites but alike.

We clash, we argue and fight and clash a lot

At the end we act as ‘knife and grindstones’ connecting the dots

 

Days turned to weeks, months to years and decades.

Laughter and tears and mixtures of emotions we faced

Jus remember that I will always be here supporting and comforting you

Despite of my mood swings and tantrums and wits, we’ll always make it through

 

Edra, Aury and me is not lucky but blessed

Being bless in every moment ‘coz you’re our partner, mom, wife and bestie!

We can face all trials and tests with you shining the light

We love you always , now more kisses and hugs so tight!

 

-papa, Edra and Aury!

Love Letter to Aury

 To Lovely Aury!

Feb 14, 2024

 

Describing how we felt is not that easy.

You came as a beautiful gift and mama, papa and Edra was so happy.

When you arrived, our home became more exciting with member of 3+1=four!

More playtime dancing and laughing especially during COVID-indoor!

 

Your charisma and sense of innocence makes and breaks the moment.

Your talents and sense of humour gives comfort to all dull events.

It was so perfect that you arrived just before the pandemic.

We sure are blessed to have you, so pure and so Aury-ffic!

 

Despite the daily fights and tantrums, you throw.

Always remember that ‘ma, ‘pa and Edra loves you so

We are proud of your achievements in your own ways.

You gave us extra mile of reasons to celebrate the everyday!

-papa and mama, Edra

Love letter to Edra

 To My Beloved Edra

Feb 14, 2024

You brought tons of smile when you were born.

Mama and papa was praying, and God listened.

Answered our prayer for a beautiful daughter.

We don’t know what to do and how to child rear.

 

Many sleepless nights and experiments that failed.

Blood, tears, and lots of uncertainties unveiled.

When you smile you made everything well

In your own way you take all the blues away!

 

Days turned to months and years, and you’ve grown!

Your talents and with started to unravel all so sudden.

Your thirst for learning and training seems demanding.

Despite of the busyness of everyday ‘ma and ‘pa will find ways and understanding.

 

You are growing, learning, and struggling to find sense.

Time could be a friend or sometimes could be troublesome.

We cannot stop it but just make the most of what we have.

Always remember ‘ma, ‘pa and Aury will always be here supporting to your every move.

 

Continue to shine with those tons of smile!

God listened and will always listen to our prayers and pleas.

Trust in Him that tomorrow will be better for all of us.

We are proud of what you’ve become and love you always!

-papa and mama, aury