Grandma and Grandpa Love

I envy those who have a lot of positive and enriching lolo and lola experience. I didn't have a lot. My maternal grandpa died when I was 5, and although my maternal grandma lived to be 70+ something, I was never close to her. She was a meanie. Always yelling at me. But then again, she's had 11 kids and by the time I was born, I must've been the 15th grandchild or something so the thrill was probably lost by then.

My paternal grandpa also died when I was 6 and while I adore my Lola Eleng, I only got to see her every few years.

Which is why my son and nephews are so incredibly lucky. Everyday is Grandparents Day for them. My folks love 'em so much that they get to twist their lola mommy and lolo b around their little fingers. Lucky punks.

Anyway, here is my now biped punk, getting some assistance from his lolo and lola.

My Brothers Are 'Artistas' Part 2

Okay, this is so unfair. In this family, I'm the one who wants to be in the limelight.

But this morning, Brother Number Four and his band Hi-Fi Indios guested in Umagang Kay Ganda.

Green with envy.

Maybe I should audition for Pinoy Big Brother Season 3, huh?

With Rica P.

And a newscaster. Forgot her name. Tee-hee.

My Brothers Are 'Artistas'

What can I say? Performing in front of an audience is embedded in our genes. This is where I get my chutzpah.

But dammit, my brother's performances were televised. The only time I have ever appeared on TV was when I covered the presscon for Vhong Navarro's Mr Suave album launch. That was 2005 or 2006. The camera swept by our table for a few seconds and that bit was shown on TV Patrol a couple of hours later. Dad was ecstactic. I was caught stuffing myself with food but atleast I got to take home a free Mr Suave CD and a very luxurious swag containing Kraft products.

Yeah...those were the days.

Anyway, my third brother (remember I have 4), a very low profile but a very creative individual, sessioned for Gorgoro today, when he and his crew guested at Unang Hirit. That's him in the olive shirt, holding the bass guitar.

Where's Arn-Arn?

And this is Brother number four, member of the band Hi-fi Indios, shooting their first music video for 'Sa Iyo'

Daddy and Mommy Loves You So...

*** pics from Irene and Jay De Jesus***

Me and Motherhood

"My children cause me the most exquisite suffering of which I have any experience. It is the suffering of ambivalence: the murderous alternation between bitter resentment and raw-edged nerves, and blissful gratification and tenderness. Sometimes I seem to myself, in my feelings toward these tiny guiltless beings, a monster of selfishness and intolerance."

-Adrienne Rich

WHICH IS WHY I LOVE ADRIENNE SO MUCH.

=)