The (Mis)Adventures of Dr. D

Daughter Duties 29 Last Sunday, Mom wanted to watch the procession for St. Michael. We were 2 hours early since they close the roads once the procession is underway. Within 15 mins, she excitedly called my attention and said she could hear the band. True enough, I saw some barangay officers clearing the road. I hurriedly lit some candles. Mom even remarked, "Bakit naman ang lungkot lungkot ng band eh fiesta niya?" Kaya naman pala, funeral procession pala yung pinapanood namin. Addendum: we even placed our own statue of St. Michael in front of the house. Well, at least na guide ni St. Michael yung deceased.  Photo from www.callezaragosa.com

Daughter Duties 28 Over the phone: Dad: "Anak, di ko ma-connect yung ipad sa hifi."  Me: "Bakit niyo gusto manood ng high five eh pambata yun?"  Dad: "Ano yun? Ang gusto ko panoorin yung cameras sa paligid ng bahay natin."   Me: "Ah... Wifi".  Photo from www.mjdurkinseminar.com

Petite Pedia Plots 105 The best material gift I have received this year for my bday came from 2 nuns of the orphanage. Despite their vows of poverty, they still wanted to give me something and they ended up sharing some of their provisions. I am deeply deeply touched and humbled. Truly, it is the intention of the giver that matters most to the recipient.

Petite Pedia Plots 104 And this is what happens when you are in such a hurry...   No wonder the other foot felt "air-ier"!

Daughter Duties 27 Mom: Maganda yung sasakyan na Isuzu Etcetera.... Me: Hmmmm..... Dad: You mean, Isuzu Alterra?  Mom: Oo! Yun nga! 

Petite Pedia Plots 103 One of my favorite 5-yr old boy patient gave me a letter and when I opened it, this was what i found: