Ang Sinigang. Bow.

Kahit saan. 

Kahit kailan. 

Kanin at mainit na sinigang 

Ang sa kanya'y nagbibigay kaligayahan.

That's the Spirit!

I helped Bela gather clothes, shoes and toys for her school's Shoebox Project for kids affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

"Don't pick stuff that you don't like anymore. Pick things that you like. Give until it hurts," was my wise advise.

I allowed her to gather her thoughts and  after a few minutes, I asked: "Have you decided what to sacrifice?"

"Yes, papa," she proudly replied. "I will donate Kuya Gabi's toys!"

Wala Lang

"So what did you do all day, anak?" I asked Bela, mindful that classes were called off this morning.

"Nothing much, papa" was her bored reply.

"Nagpaganda lang."