As I sweep the room.

I remember.

The aroma of cooked sinigang

The laughter of my parents

while they giggle.

Share stories.

Prepare our lunch

And eat together.

As I sweep the room.

I laugh.

For the playful times

When my sisters rush to open presents

during Christmas Day.

As I sweep the room.

I look at the mirror.

Days past. Years had come.

My home is where my heart is....

As I type using my keyboard

I reminisce

Good old times

The crazy ones

The fast leaps of my life

The slowness of cozy days

The beauty of everyday

Since ‘91,

I’ve been dreaming

I’ve been trying

I’ve been taking chances

and life has been true, exciting, challenging and meaningful to me.

Grateful, cheerful, hopeful.

My keyboard knows it all....

The sound of the wind

Gushing. humming. Oh it’s warm.

As I walk the path

Lush greens. Sun light beaming through

Making me whole and lovely.

Serene place with you

Mountains. Birds chirping. Flying.

A picnic with wine.

Gaze. Sip. Read a book. Laugh. Smile.

Enchanting. Magical breeze....

_“Are you awake?!”_

Knock knock knock. Bang. Bang. Bang.

A loud knocking sound just keeps on banging on my door.

_“Yes, I’m coming!”_

Another day as a baker.

I usually wake at 3am to open the cafe.

Check inventory.

Bake. Bake. Bake.

My alarm is definitely my sister yelling to make sure I don’t doze off (as always)

_“I don’t feel like opening the cafe, today Juana.”_

I said in a very slug...

Going back in time

Which directions should I go?

The magnet led me

To a silky place

Of porcelains and glass wares

My eyes in wonder

I walk and run fast

North, East, South, West, everywhere

The moment has come

Where I get to pause

Breathe, savor and took a leap

Thanks to the compass...

Got some ba-ba-balloons

For you Be-be-by

Let’s sing a bi-bi-birthday

And bo-bo blow the cake

La-la-la-la-la

And make a wish

Cheers to bu-bu-beautiful year!...

When’s the last time you called?

To say hello, I’m okay

To tell a story, I’m listening

To make time, I’m free to talk

To invite someone, I’m here for you

To hear your voice, I’m at peace

Now and forever

Your phone calls mean a lot

It’s how our togetherness resonate

Beyond distance, I feel you

So will you pick up my call?...

Get ready

It’s time to stroll and roll.

Should I fasten my seatbelt?

Life is a beat and time is running fast.

Yet, I took a pause.

Well a lot of pauses. To make turns.

Detour for awhile.

Fill up my gas tank. and gaze.

Gaze at how things were before

Marvel on the present day.

and make way for the Future.

I took the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference.

What’s your seatbe...