Rain is normally depicted as both good and bad. Remember the saying “When it rains, it pours”? When blessings come pouring in, that saying is of course applicable. The same holds true when problems keep popping out one after another.

But you know, rain took on a new meaning for me. It now means cleansing to me. Cleansing of the soul. Whenever I hear raindrops on the rooftop, I know the Lord is reminding me to breathe deeply, close my eyes and let the rain wash my troubled soul. Cleanse it.

I now look at rain as something positive. I now make it a point to look at something positive in everything that life throws at me.

Be positive. Live and love life. And remember to close your eyes, breathe deeply and let the rain Man cleanse your soul.

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One of the things I learned from an old friend of mine is that there are indulgences in life that I can actually consider as good investment as well. Like buying jewelries. Growing up, I was used to wearing a pair of earrings, a watch when going out, nothing fancy of course, a necklace that I my parents gave me when I turned seven, and a bracelet that my grandma gave me. I was never a person who wears too much jewelries. Simplicity is what I want in life.

But I learned to invest in little things. Jewelries that I once looked at as luxuries now became an investment to me. So when my friend brought over medical id bracelets, I bought two. Not too expensive but something you can invest in with little amount to shell out.

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When I was still in college, I love thigh high boots. I was surprised my mom is still keeping all my old clothes and shoes in my bedroom closet at the main house. I was not able to take time out after college to clean it out, living already in the city and all. But just last weekend, my mom told me to help her clean out my closet so she can donate what I don’t need.

And on we cleaned it.

There were tons of old clothes, still in good condition. I was surprised that I still have new clothes in there, clothes I probably purchased in a shopping spree and forgot altogether. My boots are still in good condition as well. Mom said that she had it cleaned up when I had it shipped. Everything is still in good condition and we are donating it to the local parish. I was just amazed at how well my things are kept over the years.

Oh what will I do without my mom.

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Anywhere you look, you can see, hear and read about online casinos. In fact, even my friends are talking about it. Local news mention some celebrities getting hooked to this online game. To be quite honest, I only know a few online casino sites. And those are sites that were mentioned by my friends to me. I checked a couple of them out and they look good. They tried it as well so they are testifying to the authenticity of the sites they are raving about.

Now one of the sites they mentioned to me is Spin Palace Casino which is one of Microgaming’s longest running and most popular online casinos. This online casino site is quite popular among the crowd of casino players from the UK and Europe. That is why one of my friends is really into this site. Quite raving about this actually.

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Before anything else, I urge you to read this post from start to finish. It will make you understand my absence and the reason why I changed my blog title. Thank you!

First and foremost, I would like to apologize for being inactive for the past few months. Blogging has to take a backseat in favor of my baby boy, Santi. I gave birth last December to a healthy baby boy and family comes first for me. I know those of you who still visit me here from time to time have noticed that only linked posts were posted and nothing else. I asked a very great cousin of mine to take care of everything for me while I am away. And ever the gracious one in the family, she said yes and never failed me.

I changed my blog’s tittle to Burst of Laughter. I also added a tagline that says… “And a new beginning. Letting go of the past, finally.” Let me explain why.

When I started this blog, I was grieving for a lost loved one. My husband of only three years died from a boating accident. He drowned when his ship capsized and I was left to take care of our then 2-year-old daughter, Anika. I was also pregnant with our little boy when it happened. You can just imagine the pain and anguish I felt when it happened. My beloved cousin suggested a month after we buried my husband that I start a journal. An online one to make it easier for me. It will be the therapy that I need, she said. I opened two blogs. One, a really personal one that chronicled my grieving. And this one to earn some extra income and meet new friends.

Last January, when little Santi held my hand while I was crying, missing his dad, I realized that I need to let go of the past already and move on with our lives. I now have two lives depending on me and it will not do good if I continue grieving. Matt will be happier where he was if he sees us moving on. And while I was digesting all these, I heard my daughter, Anika, laughing on something her uncle was telling her. I also heard my dad and my mom laughing with the two and I realized that life will be okay. My life, my kids’ lives.

I am finally letting go of the past. I will forever hold Matt dear in my heart. His kids will know what a good man he was.

Everything will fall into place. Slowly. Gradually.

And now I am back. I sure hope you are still there, ready to be friends with me still.

Happy weekend!

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I am already potty training my two-year-old daughter Anika. It is not hard at all because I asked and asking continuously from relatives and friends who are already mothers. Plus my little Anika is really a good kid who follows her mommy.

I know most mothers are having a hard time potty training their kids. A cousin of mine has a kid who’s already five years old and still uses diapers all the time. She’s a mighty stubborn kid (said in a fond way of course). She got the trait from her mom. But she’s getting there, potty trained I mean. It might take some kids a while but eventually, they will get potty trained.

If you have a little boy, there are potty training tips for boys from Potty Training Basics. I am reading some potty training articles from the site for my little Santi. For now, since he is still a little baby, diapers will do.

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I saw my parents talking seriously about something yesterday morning. I was curious as to what they were talking about, my mom teary-eyed and all. I shamelessly eavesdropped. I heard my dad showing my mom listings of nursing homes. They were talking about growing old and becoming an invalid. They want to be able to know a very good nursing home and make sure it will be able to take care of them if and when the time comes they cannot take care of each other already. I heard my dad say that it will be unfair to me or my brother if they will impose upon our generosity if that time comes.

I cried without knowing it. I just love my parents so much. They are extremely good to me and my brother. They have, time and again, shown how much they love us and would do everything to make sure we are happy.

I have to talk to my brother about this. We need to assure them that if and when the time comes they become invalid or one of them does, we will take care of them, no questions asked.

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