The other day, Nissa asked me what I wanted for my birthday. Nothing much I said except to see them again with Nate hopefully.
But if there is something material that I really want, sets of pajamas and T-shirts for daily use. I gave two bagfuls of old clothes a few months ago to donate to those who were victims of fire. They say that when you don’t use any item in your closet for at least five years, you have to give them away. Is that so?
Since there is no social life (because of the Covid) and I don’t go out much anyway, and Josef and Jovy staying home to work, I was saved the weekly task of ironing clothes and pants. Shorts and T-shirts are the “in” thing nowadays in our household. Convenient, easy to wash, no need for ironing. That’s one positive thing that this Covid 19 brought, being together except weekends when Josef and Jovy visit the latter’s grandmother and not seeing Nissa’s family because they could not bring Nate with them. We get to update each other though through video chats. Lately, Nate tried voice chat, leaving me some messages but always he ends up saying, “I love you Nonna”.
Mom is 91 going 92 by April next year. She’s been with us for more than a year now. Since she is hard of hearing, most of the time, shouting to her ears is the norm. She is becoming forgetful too. She fills her time watching television and playing card games. Even if she watches news every day, she does not understand the implication of not going out especially at her age. Sometimes, Josef uses the notepad to answer all her questions, why she can’t go home to the province, why she could not visit my older brother’s place, why she could not go out and a hundred more, the same questions every day. It is so frustrating at times.
We always have a choice in life, right? Always choose to be happy, seeing the positive side of things. Though it is a lonely world, I still enjoy puttering around in the garden, finding new authors to follow, reading to relax, experimenting on what to cook in the kitchen and of course keeping this blog always updated. Dull? Nope! Simple things are enjoyable as long as your focus are on them.
I love your outlook on life.
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Thanks Anne 🙂😉😊
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Happy birthday, Arlene, whenever the day comes. I also asked for pajamas – they are the comfiest. Nate is so cute, and I really hope you see them soon. You are so lucky to have your mother at 91, wow! I am sure it has its set of struggles, but what a blessing. Your positive attitude is so refreshing. The best we can do at this time is really take what we can get.
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Hello Micah. Thank you so much for your lovely message. My birthday is on the 27th, medyo malayo pa but I appreciate your greetings, ikaw nauna…hehe!
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Oh, same as my sister!
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Oh really, happy birthday to your sister in advance!
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A wise post, Arlene. I’m saving older clothes in the hope that I might get back into them one day 🙂
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Nice to read about your family, and how you care for your mother in difficult times. My family is widely spread out now, and I have not seen any of them since March.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Pete! Thanks. I miss seeing Nissa’s family and some of my close friends too who used to visit me here.
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i love pajamas! i can be in pj’s all day 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Isn’t it funny how our wardrobes have changed so much. I think I cycle through the same two pair of pants and three shirts most days. Happy early birthday.
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Yes, we have our favorite daily wears.
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It’s nice to still be with your mom at her age. Mom ko passed away mga 30 years ago na and she wasn’t able to see my daughter anymore. Stay safe and advanced happy birthday!
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Malapit na birthdays natin. Sayang hindi niya nakita apo niya.
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A positive attitude and outlook sure helps make life easier, especially during this pandemic. We too are dressing much more casual and I appreciate not having to iron clothes these days. Stay healthy and happy Arlene! I hope that you will get to see Nate soon.
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I agree. This pandemic will sap your strength if you always think of its effects in our daily lives. Keep safe always Sabine.
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Will do! You stay safe and healthy too, Arlene!
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Thank you Sabine.
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