What Facebook Can Do | Imelda's Love Across the Miles

One of the best thing that happened during December was when I took three old ladies to Avenue Hotel's Cafe Plazuela for an afternoon tea.

 Lost in Translation

First of, it was not easy meeting them. I  texted them several times but we sort of talking in another language. I called them up, but they couldn't hear me. Believe it or not, I got around SM two entrances looking for them. It was a good exercise though and it tested my patience.  I was able to find them near the fountain. I would skip the story behind the fountain. :D

You are never too old to experience every good thing in life!

Okay, let's start eating!

A call with lots of love across the miles

I think they love the treat. Are they coming back for another afternoon tea? Well, that's something we should watch out for.
Jing, masiramon. magagayon pati mga tao, magayon palan amiga mo.. hahah :D At least naging magayon ako.

Love definitely can keep them together


First time in a nice hotel

"This is really oh so good"
So, it was their first time in Avenue. They were awed and amazed and at the same time so happy to be able to get here. Well, they almost gave up because the meeting part at SM Naga was already quite impossible - hearing problem and texting problem (but we were able to pull it through though).

Afternoon Tea with the Old Ladies

Imelda, a facebook friend (met her once when she went home for a vacation) the one who treated them, who's on the other side of the Philippines, called them up and the ladies  narrated how fancy and how everything looked beautiful in the place. It's amazing that one daughter who's far away from her Mom was able to do something special for her mom and friends. I mean, yeah, if you have a friend who has the time to go with your mom, why wait?  Hats off to you Imelda.
 

On my part, it's like a job well done. Doing something for a friend and for these ladies,who came along the way from Goa. Dropped their daily rural routine and travelled to this unfamiliar place,  I feel happy and fulfilled as well that they were able to welcome this change with my little help.

Facebook is magical 
This is Imelda and her daughter Atarah.  (photo from her Facebook Account)


Facebook can really do something for people we love. It builds relationships and can cross bridges to help, to show that we care and to make our loved ones happy.  Even if one live miles away, there's always a way to show your love.

For these, Cheers to Facebook! and Cheers to a wonderful daughter named Imelda. :D

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Learning to breathe again

Image
Obviously, yes,  every part of my body is aching tonight. Most especially my wrists and my arms. I am not young anymore. I am not that flexible as before. I cannot reach my toes, I cannot lift or twist my body like I used to do, but surprisingly, I still can lift my butt with that certain yoga position, i can do the child's post and keep my balance but definitely, not that locust position. That one in the picture you're looking at, that's after my very first basic yoga class. I asked my yoga teacher to take a photo of me for this blog and as souvenir. A photo that would remind me that I was able to survive my first yoga class. I was able to keep up with the rest of my yoga classmates. I scrambled while following the  instructions of the yoga teacher who can do all the positions with ease, with impeccable balance, with great stamina. What do you expect from a tired Mom? lols!  I work. I am a very busy woman. My body and mind are both working, besides this, I try ...
Read more

7 Reasons to Visit Sto. Domingo Albay

Image
From the time I started to love having succulents at home, I never stopped having them. There's this itch that every time I acquire one succulent after another - the desire is insatiable.  I therefore, am a succulent addict. Last Sunday, my day off and "me" time, I decided to visit the nearby town of Sto. Domingo. Roughly, it took me only 20 plus minutes or so, hitched on my friend's motorcycle. The air was breezy, sun is not too hot, it was the perfect weather and it was a perfect ride - where you can smell the fresh air,  mesmerized by the vast green farms, cows grazing and the beautiful Mayon as the background. I first visited the Sto. Domingo church, said a little prayer, then I headed to the supermarket, plaza, and finally the beach! Not only for plants and my love for succulents and nature, I hope the following  reasons might make your trip interesting and worthwhile in Santo Domingo, Albay.                   ...
Read more

Delectable Dimsum Treat at The Park Restaurant

Image
Chinese by heart (and  stomach) I studied in a Chinese School from Elementary to High School. My Dad worked with a Chinese boss, Mom was fond of hopia, tikoy and kiamoy, dikiam and  ma-ho. Our family loved Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Needless to say, although we're definitely not Chinese, but of course,  we know that we might have Chinese blood from our ancestors (or maybe not?), our family seems to have a connection with anything Chinese. The Emperor's Treat With the Bicol Bloggers The last time I remembered I had my fill of dimsum was somewhere along Penafrancia Avenue, now China Bank. There was a Chinese restaurant situated right on spot of that location. I vividly remembered that dumplings were being wheeled around on carts by servers. It's hot and steamy and served in  round basket steamers. Spring Roll Vegetable P150.00 When our family dined in it usually served as out appetizer.  It's ready to eat and served usually in three or four ...
Read more