Ake and Julie's Wedding

Mama Marisa

Marisa Estoesta
February 27, 1958 - April 18, 2009

Dearest Mama,

Happy Birthday, Mama...

We are celebrating your first birthday there in heaven...

It's been nearly a year since you left suddenly...

It would have been nice to have a final chat with you...

but time did not allow us the privilege...

Massive stroke ripped you away too fast...

stealing your life and robbing me of life with you...

Had there been warning, I would have come home more often, and stayed longer...

Had I known, I might not have moved so far away...

But if you knew the warning signs, you kept them to yourself...

You would not have wanted to alter life for any of your children...

But Ma, your passing altered our lives, plenty...

You left daughters and son without a mother to direct us into our senior years...

You left grandchildren who depended upon your thoughtful eye...

And when you left Ma, you took my friend, my counselor...

and my only remaining parent...

It changed me. I had to grow up...

No mother would be there to catch me or fund my mistakes...

No mother would love me despite my faults...

No mother would answer the phone and listen to my news...

I tear-up when I realize...

I will never see my little old mother walk hand-in-hand with my old step-father...

I will never need to push you in a wheelchair - for you are not growing older - like I am...

One day Ma, we shall embrace again - one day on the other side...

Until then, I think of you often and send my love as I visit you...

My thoughts of you are many and my love for you is deep...

Happy 1st Birthday (in heaven), Ma!

Loving you always,

Michelle
Your Eldest Daughter

Diva Montelaba

A Filipina who rose to fame and gained media attention by joining the 5th Season of StarStruck. She is undeniably beautiful and talented.

Basic Info

Full Name: Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba
Name: Diva Montelaba

Nickname: Diva
Birthday: January 14, 1991
Birth Place: Cebu City
Showbiz Anniversary: November 29, 2009

Personal
Diva's Got Talent:
She can sing and dance at the same time--a total performer.

Favorites
Diva's Hit List

1. Oprah serves as both entertainment and inspiration for Diva.
2. She loves the movie Castaway.
3. She has a thing for strong women icons, looking up to both Angelina Jolie and Nicole Scherzinger.
4. Would you believe that Diva likes reading Shakespeare? She loves how his plays are so rich in emotion.
5. Her sports of choice are billiards and basketball--and she loves playing Counterstrike
6. And it might not reflect on her slim figure, but Diva can't live without chocolates and sodas.
7. Her fashion accessory of choice are hats and watches.

Lolo Gors

Gregorio Dumigpi Sr.
October 25, 1936 - January 25, 2010

My mama just passed away last April…
The devastation of losing my mama knocked the wind out of me…
And you know what? It will never go away…
Anyone who has lost someone that is that close to you will always carry that pain…

And now that our beloved Grandfather has left us too…
It broke our hearts to see him have to go through all the pain…
We just wanted to take the disease from him and make him better again…
I wish every day that we had more time…

It hurts us, it devastates us forever, but you know what?...
We owe it to him to get back up,
to strive ahead, and to try harder…
We got to keep going…

Our Grandfather was a very loving Husband, Father and Grandfather ...
Our Grandfather was a strong man who always took care of us and everyone else…
We have been very fortunate in life to have a Great Grandfather…

"We have the best grandfather in the whole world...
and we will miss him every day."

- Ate Che

Quinoa

Botanical Name: Chenopodium quinoa

Description: Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is not a true cereal grain, but rather the botanical fruit of an herb plant. It is treated as a grain in cooking. The grains are small yellow flattened spheres, approximately 1.5 to 2 mm in diameter. When cooked, the germ coils into a small "tail" that lends a pleasant crunch. The leaves of the quinoa plant can also be eaten.

Quinoa is an excellent source of magnesium and manganese, the mineral that relaxes blood vessels. Since low dietary levels of magnesium are associated with increased rates of hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart arrhythmias, this ancient grain can offer yet another way to provide cardiovascular health for those concerned about atherosclerosis. And if you are prone to migraines, try adding quinoa to your diet.

Quinoa is a very good source of protein, vitamin B2, vita­min E, and dietary fiber. It’s a good source of the minerals iron, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.

Quinoa is gluten free, and is a safe alternative for wheat/gluten intolerant individuals, and celiac disease sufferers.

Quinoa not only has high protein content, but the protein is of an exceptionally high quality. It contains all the essential amino acids, making quinoa an excellent protein source for vegetarians. Quinoa is being considered by NASA as a crop for Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) because of its high protein value and unique amino acid composition. The CELSS concept will utilize plants to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and generate food, oxygen, and water for the crew of long-term human space missions.

BUT Quinoa contains oxalate, and should be avoided by individuals with a history of kidney stones containing oxalate.

The Mortal Instruments Movie — OFFICIAL

The Mortal Instruments Movie — OFFICIAL

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare has been optioned for a movie...
Yes, I myself have been so excited with this news...
Cassandra Clare announced the news today at the Bryant Park Event...
with other news as well– a 4th The Mortal Instrument book; this time it’s about Simon...

Here is a fan made New Moon poster Leandra of Twilight Guide found on Deviant Art for you to enjoy. It features Alice. The artist name is ~tinypixy. You can check out all her work on her Deviant Art page.

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