60 Years of Great, Everlasting & True Love

Ever dearest Lolo and Lola,

You two are a beautiful example of a GREAT, EVERLASTING and TRUE love, teamwork and companionship. I have never seen such a beautiful couple in my entire life and both of you are the reason why I still believe that love can really last a lifetime. Thank you for being a great example of great marriage. I know neither of you two were perfect, but your marriage has been because you were able to stay together despite of each other's flaws and weaknesses. You guys will always be an inspiration to me because I want to have the kind of marriage you guys have.

I know I don't get to see both of you everyday, even though we're only 1 house apart, but every moment I spend with you is very memorable, whether it's just a quick visit to say "Hello" or a family get together with the Andals and Holgados. I have been blessed and many times I feel more blessed than most people here on earth for having such a wonderful grandparents and I will eternally be grateful for you two for giving me such an equally wonderful Mom! God perfectly knew what He was doing when He chose the two of you to be together. I love you Lolo and Lola for your big heart, kindess, thoughtfulness and your character. I know there are times I get so impatient and annoyed whenever I have to repeat myself and speak a little louder because you could not hear me, but it does not mean I don't love you, because I really do!

Lolo, I will always remember you as the protective father to my mom who once ran after my dad with a big knife on your hand because you were not in favor of their relationship! That story really makes me laugh and smile until now. And thank God my dad ran faster than you did. :p And for being such an animal lover like me. Well, I think I inherited that from you. And lola, I will never forget how mad you get whenever I say 'NO' when being offered something to eat, and of course, how huge John Lloyd Cru and Bea Alonzo fan you are! <3 I can't honestly see how you two could ever live apart. You have both been very special to me throughout my life and have particularly been so supportive throughout my career. THANK YOU SO MUCH LOLO AND LOLA! Words can't describe how thankful I am and I guess I will never ever be able to repay all the things you have done for me and my family. Thank you both so much!

You two are truly amazing and that's the reason why you two are loved by a lot of people! Seeing both of you suffer from some kind of illness really breaks my heart. How I really wish I could do something to take away all the pain, but all I could offer you are my LOVE, SUPPORT and PRAYERS. I am looking forward to a wonderful many more years with both of you. God is really good and I know He will give you longer life and more time to spend with us. I couldn't have asked for a better model of a healthy marriage than you two. And I couldn't have asked for better grandparents growing up with than you two. May you continue to share in a love that God gives us all. Congratulations on your 60th wedding anniversary! I definitely have one of the best grandparents in the whole world. I love you two so much! <3

Your granddaughter,

Sarah

Taken December of last year during my grandfather's 87th birthday. A kiss from the lady of his life! I must say they're still truly madly in love with each other after 60+ years! <3

Just a colored version of the first photo. Taken during my Mom's birthday last September. They barely go out anymore because of their condition, but so glad to see them roaming around the mall (on wheelchairs) every once in a while!

At their backyard! Not sure when this was taken though. And yes, my Lolo is a certified animal lover, but my Lola is NOT! But I love how she still managed to pose with a goat beside her. :)

*Just a piece of advice: LOVE, appreciate and spend time with your grandparents while they're still alive and cherish every second you are with them. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, and one of the most common regrets people make is not being able to tell their love ones how much they love them. Always tell them and let them know how much you love them. My grandparents have done a great job, you know as they say "Any man/woman can be a father/mother, but it takes someone special to be a Dad/Mom." Again, HAPPY 60th Wedding Anniversary to my wonderful grandparents. Know that we will ALWAYS and FOREVER love you!!!

TOP 5 Things I want to do before I DIE ♥

5. Meet Mark Read of A1 in real life!

4. Go bungee jumping!

3. Kiss John Lloyd Cruz on the lips! Hahaha!

2. Stay at the Vatican City for a week!

1. Go to MOON!!!

12 People I want to meet in HEAVEN ♥

10. Bruce Lee - I've always been a FAN although I was not even born yet when he died (1973). Everyone loves him! ♥

9. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. - For some of you who don't know who he was, well, he was a Filipino Senator and used to be Tarlac's Governor. He was assassinated in August 1983. I am not gonna discuss HISTORY here, but he was such a HERO! He saved a lot of Filipinos and we'll be eternally grateful for him.

8. Princess Diana - I don't know, I just want to meet her. Haha! For me, she was one of the most beautiful women ever existed. And I've always wanted to be a Princess! ☺

7. Pope John Paul II - I know I am NOT a religious person but ever since I was a kid, I had been dying to see him personally. And it sucks to be too far from where he lives, you know. ☹  He was one of the MOST influential leaders of all time! I cried a lot when he died in 2005!

6. Estrellita, Carmela and Jennifer Vizconde - I was only 6 years old when the Vizconde massacre happened. It breaks my heart that it's been almost 22 years now and they haven't received their JUSTICE. If I see them in heaven, I'd ask them who really killed them, and whoever that person was, he should be PUNISHED and he/she belongs to HELL!

5. Queen Victoria of United Kingdom - Duhh?! I strongly consider her as the MOST powerful woman in history!!! How I wish I could go back to that period when she was still alive! I admire her so much!

4. Dr. Maximino Andal - He was my great grandfather (my Mom's grandfather). Well, there's this "rumor" that he hid some "treasures" somewhere around his house and NO ONE knew where he put it. So, I wanna ask him where the "treasure" is. We're gonna be rich! Hahaha! :D and sorry, I do not have any photo of him! ☺

3. Lola Concepcion Holgado - He was my father's mom. She died the day before I graduated from Grade School. I admit I didn't like her and I hated her so much, but I know & I believe she was a good person. Raising 9 children was never easy and she tried her best to give them a good life. I admire her for that. I want to meet her because I want to make it up to her, and apologize for being such a brat while she was still alive. I know it's already late, but I know I will be given a chance soon. And my Dad misses her so much.

2. Lolo Crispin Holgado - He was the father of my Dad, husband of my Lola Concepcion. He died few days after my brother was born (March 1981), who is 4 years older than me. I heard a lot of good things about him and people have been telling me that he was such a nice and kind-hearted man. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and the list just goes on. I feel sad I never got the chance to meet him. I want to tell him that I love him! ♥

1. HACHIKO - I LOVE HIM!!! Okay. I know he's not a human, but he was capable of doing something even us, HUMANS, cannot do! Got to watch the movie several times already and it breaks my heart every time!!! Just the thought of him waited for his master to come back for 9 years really makes me cry. If I see him, I'd hug him really tight and tell him "It's okay, baby.." Aww! I love him! I love him! I LOVE HIM!!! ♥

What I want in a BOYFRIEND ♥

FUNNY - I think it's very important if your boyfriend or the guy you are dating with can make you laugh - even over shallow stuffs. I want someone who I won't get bored with. I am a very ADVENTUROUS person, so you can take me EVERYWHERE or we can do random stuffs together. Believe me, I'm cool!




TALENTED - I know I am NOT a very talented person, and maybe this is one of the reasons why talented boys catch my attention. He doesn't have to excell in everything, just knowing the fact that he has passion in something would make me fall in love with him more. But I am a sucker for boys who can SING and DANCE.




GOOD LISTENER - I want someone who is an active listener. I want someone who asks questions and doesn't just sit there and stare at my chest. In that way, I can feel that he's really INTERESTED in knowing me more and he pays attention.




FUN - I want someone who is an EXPLORER. I like it when a guy loves finding new things to do and places to go. He is willing to try anything new and he never shoots my ideas as being STUPID or consider it as not worth his time.






SUPPORTIVE - I want someone who will realize that I have dreams and goals and he will help me realize them. He is NOT off pouting because my "business" doesn't leave me much time for him. I want someone who will keep his self busy when I can't be with him and doesn't need the attention of another woman just because I am busy.




INTEGRATED - Integrity is HONESTY no matter what the circumstances are. If I ask him a question, I know that he is ALWAYS going to tell me the TRUTH no matter what he may lose. I believe that a man who has INTEGRITY is a man I can always rely on. He doesn't have to be a religious man who wakes up at 5 in the morning to go to church every sunday, yet he is AWARE of how DISHONESTY affects his inner man.






INTO ME - I want someone who is thrilled to have me in his life. He is fascinated by me and EVERYTHING about me. I want someone who will recognize my FLAWS as being a part of what makes me who I am. I want someone who will give me the freedom of who I want to be and because he accepts me, I instantly become a better person because of him.






THOUGHTFUL - Who loves being FORGOTTEN? A good morning texts always makes my day. It just feels great when I know I am being remembered.






LOYAL - I want someone who will always have my back even if he feels that I am wrong. He doesn't compromise his INTEGRITY, but he will STAND UP to anyone on my behalf because he won't let anyone HURT me.




ROMANTIC/SWEET - With this, he should understand that romance is NOT about MONEY but I like it when he buys small, meaningful gifts even if there is no special occasion. I like hearing the words "I LOVE YOU" all the time. Being romantic is remembering that it's your 6th month anniversary of the day you met.

Sunsets ♥

I am in love with SUNSETS. So, here are some of the photos I took during my trips. Enjoy!  ♥

Sampaguita Beach

Sampaguita Beach

Sampaguita Beach

Lemery, Batangas

Tagaytay City

Sampaguita Beach

Sampaguita Beach

SLEX

Tagaytay City

Young Fashion Designers

I'd like to introduce to all of you my co-Fashion Designers at La Salle College International.

L-R: Isa Alvarez, Happy Andrada, Gio Dimalanta, Jendie Baez, Vandana Hardasani, Olivia Cruz, Jilla Sara, Samantha Ang, and yours truly.. This is an epic photo! Haha! Taken back in 2004 or 2005. I really am not sure!

L-R: Happy, Vandana, Me, Jendie, Kitin, Sam and Olive. Sitting: Gio and Isa

L-R: Isa, Happy, Gio, Jendie, Vandana, Olivia, Jilla, Sam & Sarah! 






I miss you guys!!!!


xoxo, Sarah