My Man

All grown up. He has his moments that drive me up the wall and leaves me with very little patience but he's the most loving boy I've ever known in my life. I was timid and shy when I was young and that used to irked my parents especially my dad and it's a total opposite with Ryan. Shy doesn't exist in his vocabulary. He'll say "Hi" to anybody and everybody or "how are you, Mam/Sir" or "Have a good day" or "I like your shirt". I never did that when I was younger. I started being affable and friendly when I got here in the US. I was reserved and quiet growing up. I'm proud to see how he makes friends easily. And boy does he ever shut up LOL. He's a little chatter box that one can't help but to smile at his non-stop talking. You'll never know what he's gonna say next. My booger..my monkey that drives me crazy at times but yet makes me the happiest person on earth. I can't imagine life without him. It would be purposeless and senseless. He's my hope, my dream and my future.

Mini Me

Mini Me
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Took this shot while he was doing his homework. We had a late start as today was his first swimming lesson at the Mary Meagher Aquatic Center. Due to the bad traffic, we got there pretty late. But it all doesn't matter. He had so much of fun.

"If I want your opinion, I'll ask you to fill out the necessary forms"

You weren't there when I was in the shithole, what makes you think you have the right to tell me about your opinion; when it wasn't asked?

Unspoken words

Unspoken words
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Don't hang onto the wrong branch 'cause it's worthless and pointless

Don't hang onto the wrong branch 'cause it's worthless and pointless
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"Hang" ~ Matchboxtwenty

She grabs her magazines
She packs her things and she goes
She leaves the pictures hanging on the wall, she burns all
Her notes and she knows, she's been here too few years
To feel this old

He smokes his cigarette, he stays outside 'till it's gone
If anybody ever had a heart, he wouldn't be alone
He knows, she's been here too few years, to be gone

And we always say, it would be good to go away, someday
But if there's nothing there to make things change
If it's the same for you I'll just hang

The trouble understand, is she got reasons he don't
Funny how he couldn't see at all, 'til she grabbed up her coat
And she goes, she's been here too few years to take it all in stride
But still it's much too long, to let hurt go (you let her go)

And we always say, it would be good to go away, someday
But if there's nothing there to make things change
If it's the same for you I'll just hang
The same for you
I'll always hang

Well I always say, it would be good to go away
But if things don't work out like we think
And there's nothing there to ease this ache
But if there's nothing there to make things change
If it's the same for you, I'll just hang

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Deserted

Abandoned
Originally uploaded by wildcats' fan.

This was taken from the train ride we went on last Saturday in New Haven, KY. The weather was gorgeous. Perfect day to be out and about.

For some reason, this image of an old abandoned house struck a thought in my head. How can something that was once beautiful left being unappreciated now? I bet this beauty was once housed a family...makes me wonder; "was it a perfect and loving family?". It's true, the exterior might be damaged but the foundation is still standing.

That truly reflects a human being's attribute. Human change physically over time but what's vital is the characteristics that make a person who he/she is. Time does change a person physically, that's what ageing is all about but what stays are the personality, manners, behavior and attitude. It's inevitable and almost human nature for people to be judged from the first impression but one can only hope that that impression stays temporary. If we all take the time to get to know one another and see what's important instead of being quick to judge and let the temporary impressions stay permanent. If we all can accept the fact that we're all different and appreciate the difference; we'll be a'ight. And if we all can quit expecting from one another and stop using other people for our advantages, this world wouldn't be a bad place after all.

Sometimes it makes me wonder, when I leave this world what impression or what kind of memories had I left to those whom I care dearly? Or even to people who know me....or think they do? Not that it matters but I can't help but wonder how I was seen by others. I wouldn't dwell on what others think of me cause it makes no great shakes but I do ponder on that thought sometimes. Gone are the days where I'd go the extra mile to make sure that I was well liked and that I have pleased somebody....those days are over. As I age and as I have met all kinds of people, as I experience the good and the bad in life, I've learned through the hard way that you CANNOT please everybody. I've also learned that it's you that needs to be pleased first and then worry about everybody else.

As time goes by, I noticed that the number of people you call "Friends" are getting lesser and lesser. It's disheartening but I've made peace with that hard truth. True friends last a lifetime....and it's Quality over Quantity. I know that some people just don't get me. It's cool. I don't expect them to. Only some people "get" me....and when they do, they really know me.

First ride on the choo-choo

Looking out at life
Originally uploaded by wildcats' fan.

We took Ryan on his first train ride last Sunday in New Haven, KY. It's about 50 miles from Louisville. The weather was conducive for any outdoor type of activities and I figured, since last year we didn't quite make it for a train ride, I felt compelled to do it this time. Plus, I had to bribe him each time he behaves bad; "If you wanna go on the choo choo ride, no spitting, no hitting, no whining and no crying"!!! Yeah, it only worked some....not all.

New Haven is located south of Kentucky and the journey was just breathtaking and more often than not, I repeatedly saying, "Oh my God! This is heavenly" one too many times. It's the kind of journey where you just couldn't keep your eyes closed or intentionally or unintentionally fall asleep. Car sleepers, you have no idea what you're missing. This is the kind of atmosphere I have been missing for 26 years of my life. Serenity, tranquility, peace, quiet, calm, laid-back and all the adjectives one can find in Webster's.

Ever since I moved to Kentucky 6 years ago, I have learned to appreciate the country living, something to the contrary of what I was used to...hustle bustle of the so-called city life, the noise, the traffic, the rudeness, the disrespectfulness, the ill-mannered....and of course the list can go on and on. Don't get me wrong, not one city is perfect without and cons about it and I do miss home terribly. It's just that I don't know if I miss the mess & chaos.

I came across tons of abandoned barns, horses, silos, corn fields....great place to take tons of pictures of but I was rushing to make it before 2pm or I would. We didn't even have anything to eat so when we got there, we learned that we had plenty of time to kill. We looked around to find any fast food restaurants but there was none. That says a lot :-) It means, you're in a country alright!! So we had to drive about 7 miles away to get to the ONLY Pizza Hut around that vicinity.

The ride was fun. The Conductor was explaining to us the history of Kentucky Railway but I couldn't tell you what or how or when as Ryan was being a tad disorderly. Well, it wasn't completely his fault. He's a 3 year old, and what does he care about the history? All he wanted to do right that second was to get on that dag on train!!!!!!

His dream finally came true....to ride on Choo-Choo. It costs quite a bit but it's well worth it. To see the excitement and joy on his face......priceless. I wouldn't trade anything for the pure and authentic expression on that boy's face. From what I heard, Thomas The Tank Engine is coming in July. Oh man! Ryan will be thrilled!!!

All in all, it was a great day. I just can't get over of how beautiful the weather was.....my kind of weather :-)