The garden is bathed in soft light and glistening with raindrops while the sun is slowly showing its face.
I could smell the delicate scent of the Calamansi flowers (they seemed to have blossomed overnight) mingled with the aroma of basil and oregano. It’s one of those times when you want to linger with a hot cup of coffee on the side. It’s one of those times when nature seems to say, “it’s a beautiful day, enjoy it”. It’s a big YES.
We experienced a worse thunderstorm yesterday afternoon causing massive brownouts in our area. Just imagine four hours of fanning yourself like crazy and not even knowing what to do because even reading felt so uncomfortable. It was an agony alright. The whole street had lights on but each house had none. Mom repeatedly asked if it has different connection and I said yes.
I received a big surprise this morning when Josef gave me my Intellicare card from JP Morgan and Chase. It’s part of the benefits that they have as regular employees. I am glad since going to the doctor or to the hospital for check-up is now covered by this medical health care. Thank God for blessings.
Sounds like quite a storm though you painted a lovely tranquil morning. Blessings to you. Have a wonderful day.
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Hi Miriam, good morning! Blessings to you too.
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The heat and storm sounds awful. It has been raining here all day, and chilly too. Nothing as bad as you seem to have though.
Good news about the medical insurance.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I don’t understand this weather Pete. A while ago, it was raining again complete with thunder and lightning, now the sun is shining bright and the rain has stopped.
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oh… All the best!
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Thank you 🙂
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beautiful thoughts to start the day, Arlene! 🙂 love surprises! enjoy the weekend 🙂
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You too Wilma. I found sineguelas at the market today..yumyum!
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drooling 🙂
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Yeay, sarap!
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I don’t think that I’ve ever seen a Calamansi, but it sounds like the flowers have a lovely smell.
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Calamansi is its local name, it’s known as Philippine lime worldwide. Thanks Sheryl. I have so many blogs about it here esp. at my Gardening posts.
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I terribly miss calamansi, Arlene. It’s all lemons here.
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Don’t you have it there? I think Calamansi tastes better than lemon. I am having a pinangat na isda this lunch with calamansi and green peppers 🙂
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Sarap naman ng pinangat na isda with calamansi and green peppers. Matagal na akong hindi nakakakain niyan. I’m drooling right now as I write this. 🙂
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Oh, sorry about that, you are too far. Sana malapit ka lang. Maybe you also miss using fresh tamarind in your cooking. Di ba nag tra-thrive kalamansi in cold weather?
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Calamansi is still unbeatable.
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Oo nga, iba ang lasa ano? Ang bango pa.
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Hindi nagtra-thrive ang tamarind dito pero may nabibili sa Chinese stores.
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That’s good.
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