Do You Know "Hilot"?

 

 

 

M texted me that they met an accident on the way home.  They fell on the grassy part of the road, at the town of Dagohoy. 

She mentioned not driving fast but she was very sleepy and she kind of have closed her eyes a bit. I remember, M was on her night shift and she had not had even an hour of sleep before leaving. I learned my lesson. Next time, she should at least sleep even three hours before driving that far.

I was totally in panic but thankful that they were both safe.  No bruises and wounds but Sush said her sides hurt. And a common practice in many provinces in the Philippines is to sought the service of a masseuse, for 'hilot'. This is not for the typical comfort to relax, but the kind to heal. Sometimes because of some dislocated muscles, joints or bones. Sometimes, because of fever. 

I'm not sure of this, but I can also attest that during my childhood years, I have had my share of 'hilot' to recover from fever, or twisted arms. 

Because Sush was complaining of her sides hurting, she was brought to the 'manghihilot' (masseuse).  

Always thankful for Sush's safety.  

Tatay's Second Death Anniversary

 

 

It has been two years since Grandpa's passing. I thought it was just last year.
Just like how everything is done in a Filipino culture, children will go home to pay their respect.
M and Sush went. Nat stayed behind, simply because he likes to stay when I'm not going.
I told M to drive safely and to take care of my little lady ;) 

They traveled to Trinidad with the motorbike. Travel time is like 2.5 hours to reach their place.  

 

Raining And Fetching Sush ~

Flooding is now happening in Tagbilaran too. It is quite a challenge, when fetching Sush after her class.

M wanted to do it herself but upon reaching the bridge before reaching the City, she decided she could not make it or Sush will have to go home soaking wet. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, I'm glad I went on ahead. I'm glad because I was able to talk to her teacher about a certain classmate who seemed to always bully her.

Was able to fetch Sush when the rain almost subsided and we went to Alturas Mall to buy lugaw (porridge), from Ma'am Joy's request. It is so yummy during rainy season ~

But she doesn't like it. So it was only me enjoying the food :) 

 

 And here she is now at the office, comfortable and dry ;) 

 

 

Term 1 Assessment Done!

 

This little one is happy today.

Her Term 1 Assessment is done! It has been two days for r all her eight subjects.

Four subjects for each day. The good thing is, there’s a free day in between to allow them to rest, recharge and study for the next batch of subjects.

Bravo DML!

A Year by the Sea 2026! - 'For June' at San Pedro Public Beach - Bingag, Dauis

We have been busy roaming around the past days that we forgot our goal to see the beach as much as we can. Yet, we live near one and so there should be no excuse ;)

 

                                                             our deflated bouy 
                                              

 

 

 

 

  

 So here we are at our favorite beach, a ten-minute walk from our house actually, LOL. 

Aren't we so lucky?

This is meant for June, done on a September, : D 

 

 

Exercising Her Little Indepence

  

 

leaving me behind 
 

 finding her way on her own

 

 

 stopping by to play

 

just a second Mama

 

                                                                         let's go!

Sush is now shoving my hand away because she wanted to take another route going downstairs. She now knew options. It sting a little, knowing that my baby girl is not anymore baby and can now think for herself.

Am I dreading her new-found independence? Yes. Made me think of how many more years before she will eventually let go of my hand.

As Moms, this makes me happy and sad. I now feel a little of a Mom’s heart the moment they become empty nester. :(

A Year by the Sea 2026! - 'For April' at San Pedro Public Beach - Bingag, Dauis

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm still obsessed with going to the beach every month, for hopefully a total of 12 beach time this year.

So we went. But it did not happen without a warning from our neighbor that our public beach is infested with jelly fish. I still said "okay". 

When we arrive, I was expecting not seeing anything because the usual jellyfish that I see is just white in color. However, this time, the ones floating are very small and its a LOT. Just staring at it made me have goosebumps. It looks itchy! I never seen those types before. 

But Sush and Nat still found a way to enjoy the place even with what little they have and a friendships they create along the way.