life can suck big time. it can throw you curve balls that knock you off your feet, or creep up on you slowly and ruin your day. it’s at times like these, when you’re at your lowest point, that you really should count your blessings. it’s such a cliche, but true: all dark clouds have a silver lining.
here are just a few of the little blessings i’m thankful for:
– a dad who, even though he’s the silent type, shows me through his actions how much he loves me, more than mere words can say.
watching mamma mia in NY
– a mom who loves me enough to (incessantly) meddle. it drives me crazy sometimes, but i know that she only wants what’s best for me.
– big brothers who, even though i haven’t seen them in years, can still make me feel like the cherished baby sister when we get the chance to talk. (hey manong raymond!! what’s up with you?? haha)
manong ian and me, san francisco (lousy pic, but it's the most recent one i have!)
– the best in-laws in the world: i am ever so thankful that all the bad biyenan jokes are absolutely inapplicable in my case. and hubby’s family (from kids to adults) is so much fun to be with.
almost all of the ranullo/ranque/atencia kids
– the most awesome friends ever. through thick and thin, and overcoming distance. i know i’ll be wrinkled and old, and they’ll still be there.
christmas 2009
– two adorable, kulot and makulit kids who give me reason to smile every day. they make every stretch mark and every hour of labor worth it.
bubu and piglet
– a husband who can make me laugh every single day – even when i’m trying to stay mad.
two monkeys
there are so many other people and things to be thankful for.. so many little everyday miracles that we sometimes forget about. life can be dull, depressing, tiring, but it can also be fulfilling, exciting, and HAPPY.
life is what we make it. 
