Of death and bento

I first heard about Cory Aquino's death through Facebook status updates. I was quite busy tending to online duties because I was set to go home to Pangasinan that day. the news kinda surprised me, but not to the point to incite grief in me as yet. Maybe it's because of the things that Kuya Carl said happened in the past. Here at home, my mom has been constantly tuning in to the TV coverage of the wake. And somehow, you realize that even if that person wasn't the greatest person there ever was, you just have to look at his/her family and how much they love him and you'll have no doubt that in spite of the bad things that he/she may have done, his family needing him/her is enough to at least set aside any animosity and feel genuine grief.

Cory Aquino has been an important figure in the Philippine history. Though as of the moment, events from 20+ years past are quite sketchy for me because of recent information, I still believe that Cory Aquino has been very influential in the country's state of affairs. Kris' outpouring the other day also showed that besides being a dedicated public servant, she also tried to be the best mother that she can be.

For that, I pray that Cory Aquino rest in a more comfortable place while still looking out for our beloved country.



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2009 is becoming a landmark year for deaths of people who have had an influence, direct or otherwise, on me. Francis M died in March after proudly showing to the Filipinos that we have something to be proud of. My Uncle Bert died in May, leaving behind a his loving wife, four kids and four grandchildren. Then Michael Jackson, musical genius, left to stay somewhere better the following month. This month, it's the former president's turn to say goodbye.

This is just the thing with growing up: as you grow older, you eventually have to say goodbye to the people you know. If you were younger, they were already old, then you'll just have to expect that they'll die out before you do the same.


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I've been meaning to post this since the other Friday, but busy-ness and lack of internet access have prevented me. Anyway, this photo was taken by my student Chiro-san of his friend's bento. I'm sharing this because it just looked soo kawaii!!



According to Chiro-san, the characters in the bento are three famous characters among/for Japanese kids. He was quite surprised that I knew about Hello Kitty. Anyway, isn't it just so cute? And there seems to be a variety of food in each of the bento (Japanese for lunchbox; something that girlfriends/wives make for their boyfriends/husbands), unlike the lunchboxes here in the Philippines which usually consist of rice and the viand. The image just makes me go yum :)