Jcka’s Adventures

20 years ago…1985

     I was 12 years old—and its been 5 months since my Beloved father died from complication of stabbed wound on 28 Feb. At that time I was very upset cause I thought he will never be there in my Elementary graduation–as he promised he will… After his first death anniversary on 18 April my Beloved Mother died. I was the only person when she did her last breath–she asked me to massage her chest. She was having hard time breathing–my Mana Vic-vic went out of Hosp.rm to get a Doc. My Mama is free at last from pain of her illness of 3 yrs. ( 2 yrs being in bed on her tummy). From then on I realize what LIFE is ALL ABOUT WITHOUT A MOTHER growing up in this world. And HOW TRUE ALL THOSE WORDS she’s been trying to tell us growing up with no mother to guide us. One of those: is LOVE or give them flower while they can smell/appreciate the beaty of flowers—not when they are dead. I always get a teary eyes everytime I think of my late beloved parents.

15 Years ago…1990

      I was 18 years old…my 2 elder sissy Mana Nene and Mana Vic-Vic surprise me with a pretend debut party with my favorite food on the table… pansit, paksiw na tulingan, fried rice, fruit salad, maja blanca, biko and some left over from Christmas Dinner (my b-day is on Christmas)…my Birthday cake is made of Rice Cake and the b-day candle is borrowed from my friends who just had her b-day. I had a blast all my friends were there…my unforgetable moment were–me, my sissy and friends watched a rented XXX movie at home. Our First time ever to watched it with them—we all closed the window, locked all the doors and muted the TV. We were all screaming of laughter…we did not finish it though. Am so thankful to have a big sissy who were there with me…

10 years ago…1995

   I was 22 years old…2 years after I graduated my 2 years Secretarial Course in TTMIST.: then proceed to a 4 years course BSBA I was an irregular 2nd year,  an Athletic Scholar. Finally able to attend a SCUAA (State Colleges and  Universities Athletic Association) held in Naval Institute and Technology, NAval, Biliran Island. I was even failed in my medical exam due to my heart mur-mur…but able to make it to the game. Run the truck and field–chased all the runner (am the toughtest kasi hinabol ko sila ang bibilis tumakbo he!he!he!) never passed out during entire game. it was a dream come true to me be able to attend a SCUAA. I used to play ballgames during Intrams–always pick-up to play for SCUAA softball,volleyball and Basketball. But my priorites that time is my studies- no time for practice eh nakiki-tira lang ako sa sister in-law ko. But when I started to live with my elder sissy medyo nag slow-down ang house chores able to participate sa mga Extra curricular at school and sports.

5 years ago…2000 in Bahrain

    Its been 16 month since I arrive in Bahrain to be with my Papa Toto Billy; I was doing a volunteer job at the Housing Welcome Office— and was chosen as the Volunteer of the year during the Volunteer Recognition Day on April 2000. The next month May…I was hired by the MWR to work in Receation Center. I worked there till Feb. 2001-time to go back to Phils to process my Fiancee paperworks for Guam. Oh Billy proposes to me 21 Jan.2001 during the 226th Navy Ball at Gulf Hotel— I was in cloud nine!!!!!!!!!!! Got married on Christmas 2001 in Guam.

3 years ago…2002 in Guam and first time being in Maniland.

      A month ago I won a $3,500.00 in Bingo. Of course padala agad sa Pinas for the Family Tax … spend some of it for the gas we just hit by a 2 Typhoons July 5 and July 10. I was hired by EUROPAC, worked in NEX Guam. On Oct 2000 during my pap smear my Doc refer me to see an OBGYN..then the OBGYN refer me to have an Ultrasound she said something wrong with my ovary. Ultrasuond result…all is OK nothing to worry about. Oct. came –first week of Nov. no period…start to worry— whats going on! Bought a preggy test with Billy-POSITIVE!!! Oh my…my world just start to wheew!!!! and thought NOW WHAT??? I was having mixed emotions— did a preg test at the clinic on Nov.12, CONFIRMED I am 5 weeks pregnant !!! We went to see my in-laws the first time here in mainland and to attend Billy’s elder brother Mark’s funeral. My Mother in-law dont have an idea I was preggy she just learned about it during Mark’s funeral when Billy did his speech about his brother passing away…everybody was sad and quite. Billy started talking about his brother—as he said this how life is…people come and go…we lost someone we loved and hey — we are expecting a new family member of the family–Jessica is pregnant; everybody just whoa, clapping and smiling— I look at my mother in-law who was so surprised… Our trip back to Guam was cancelled due to a big Typhoon hitting Guam 8 Dec.— our house were flooded for 2 weeks. Got home stinky house, no power, no gas, and no water. Holidays no power and no water—but we survived…

Last Year…2004 Lake Stevens,WA

     Billy was gone on Bianca Ann first birthday—he was on the ship. It was hard with out him… but the party has to go on —it went OK everybody had fun. Billy wish so hard that he was there with us on Bianca Ann’s first birthday; Halloween, Thanksgiving, my 31st Birthday, Christmas, our wedding anniversary and New Year. Billy’s ship was in Indonesia helping the Victim of tsunami. So proud of HIM - and all the armed forces members helped those unfortunate…Back inpinas my younger Johhny who is a seaman see his 3 mos.son for the first time.

This year…2005

    On Feb. my hubby got me; big time!!!…Its been more than 6 months since the ship been away from the Everett port. I was with Sokhaley at her sister apartment last 25 Feb. Billy  called he said the ship is on the way to CA from Hawaii and asked me what time am going home…soon I said. I asked him more if he can see any island now— he said there’s the island. Sokhaley drove me home—open the garage door and here’s Billy with a fresh Orchids lei…I jump on him…Bianca Ann was asleep when we got home, her dad woke her up and poor Bianca Ann could not believe daddys home–she rub Billy’s arms a few times before going to his arms. I guess she is trying to see if daddy was real. So thankful Billys was home and was present on Bianca Ann second birthday–so does Bianca Ann older brother Nathan from Florida. Went to TX with the whole family…Got my green card.

Yesterday… 21 Aug. Sunday-

     Woke up at 8:30 am— we attended a Filipino b-day last Saturday till midnight. Did a 4 loads of laundry… Me and Bianca Ann went to church after more than a month of being absent.

Today…22 Aug. Monday

     Got a Ham Hock and beans in my crock pot for dinner… still need to fold and put away the clothes i washed yesterday. I will tried to attend the Kick Fit with Dorothy. oh..hope get my period soon…he!he!he!

Tomorrow…23 Aug. Tuesday..

     I will try to mail the packages for my kumareng Gina’s son, Mikko’s kids gift, Nelly’s books and fix the gift for Gretchen baby shower—need some stuff on it.

Next year…2006

   I hope and pray…that we will be able to make it to Phils for my niece Roadel 18th Birthday and experience the Filipino Christmas once again… Insha-allah!!!

In 5-10 years from now…

     I hope and pray we are all still in good health; able to keep all our web friends; all country is on PEACE, all the Military is back in USA; Pilipinas is a successful country— Bianca Ann would be 7- 12 yrs old –pohon may lawas-kaloy-an sa Gino-o…and for sure I would be 5- to 10 years older OUCH!!!! By that time I have a good paying job, a new car, new PC, more genius about PC & graphics; and my own family web site. Wow-wow-wie!!!!

Hope your eye balls still on its place after reading my post…he!he!he! thanks to Marissa…I pass this on to Nelly.

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