The past six months have really been different. I still enjoy watching sappy movies like Serendipity and Love Actually. I still find myself playing video games, but not as often. I will probably start up again when NHL13 comes out. This year I will be once again starting the NHL13 season one week late again. This time isn't because I'm on a work trip. This time is because I'll be on an out of the country vacation. I will be going to the Philippines for the first time.
Flying from island to island is going to be like flying island to island in Alaska. Speaking of Alaska, I've been here since Monday. Places like Angoon and Hydaburg are only glimpses of how different these islands are different from those of my homeland. Do I dare call it homeland since I've never considered the Philippines as home. It is my background of my family and ethnicity. Regardless, I hope to really enjoy this trip. Although there for only two weeks, I will do my best to make the most of it.
Within the last six months, I started playing ice hockey again. It is a great feeling and keeps my mind off the stresses of life; not that I have many. I also moved out of Milpitas and closer to the City. We finally gave my mom her final resting place at the Columbarium. The location is beautiful, soothing, and reflects every part of who she is. Flowers, the ocean breeze, and space. My brother sent me a picture of all the flowers around her space. I miss her so much. My life changed when she died.
I still have memories of her dancing, smiling and all that good stuff. Although happy times, my tears drop from my eyes and I remember that I'll never be able to hug her and tell her I love her and know for a fact that she's listening.
She is always listening and watching over me, my brothers, my family, my Nana. We miss you MOM!