There's Just No Place Like Home

Though this is an over-used phrase, I will say it over and over again - "There's just no place like HOME."

This is a month-late post, I know. But that unique feeling of being at home had subdued me. Therefore, this just deserved a blog post. Read on!

After 180 days of hardwork (well, not really, *grin*), I will be able to say that I'm finally home. But before that, it is just fitting to thank the Lord for all the blessings and for continually guiding me all the way. Hence, I drop by St. Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah) to say my praise and thanks. Unfortunately, the church is closed and is having renovations; thus, I proceed to its adoration chapel.

Adoration Chapel of St. Joseph's Church, Bukit Timah

I haven't uttered a word. I just sat there. Stare at Him. Then suddenly, tears fell down my cheeks and I just can't stop it from flowing. This is the day when I can hug my mother for real. This is the most awaited moment when I can kiss my dear niece in the real world.

I hurriedly proceed to the airport - then I felt heaven. Happiness is an understatement to describe what I feel at that very moment.

Steph: Tita Madz, eh bakit ka umiyak kanina nung magkayakap tayo?

My family (less my sister because I had already spent my Chinese New Year with her at Singapore) and I spent a week at SG for a little vacation. As expected, we were not able to follow our itinerary. But it's okay. I could spend that seven (7) days of vacation just at home, with my family. Home need not necessarily be a house, what matters is when you are with your family.

Now, I will not story-tell our 7-day adventure; but, I would gladly share pictures we had - showcasing what happiness really means.

Day 1 - Marina Bay

In front of Esplanade with my Mommy and Kuya

Day 2 - Singapore Zoo

Ate Leih, Mommy, Steph, and me

Day 3 - Sentosa

Jumpshot!

Day 4 - Universal Studios

Wacky!

Day 5 - Clarke Quay

With Ate Meme and Ate Che

Day 6 - China Town

Shopping for Pasalubong

Day 7 - Going back to the Philippines

I'm leaving on a jetplane... And I'll be home again :)

As I set my foot in the land that I love, the Philippines, I indulge with the food that I long craved for (that I even dreamed about it while I was in SG) - dinuguan!

They are all waiting for me! ♥

The following day is Paulo Day ♥! Yey!

I Just Never Wanna Let Go ♥

And the day after that too! ♥ ♥ ♥

Dinner at CYMA

You guess it right, a series of Paulo day followed! Oh, it is really good to be back HOME!

I still had a lot of stories to tell. We'll see if I can still share it with a post. But I would love to end this one with my homecoming celebration. Yes, we had it celebrated last June 11, 2011 - a day before Independence Day.

My Homecoming Celebration, which I also named as Mavs Championship Celebration, is just coupled with lechong baboy and videoke while I am surrounded by the people that I dearly love.





Oh, I never wanna leave my home that long again - no more! Again and again, I can say...

There's Just No Place Like Home!