Opal month

October is the opal month of the year. It is the month of glory, of ripeness. It is the picture-month. - Henry War Beecher 

Before October ends, I acknowledge the fact that I turned 56 this year.

Three years ago, I lost both my parents within three months.

So I learn to appreciate small blessings.

Life is short.

I no longer yearn for pipe dreams, big goals and lofty ideas.

Sister dearest and hubby bunchy kept asking me what I wanted to do to celebrate.

Frankly, nothing concrete came to my foggy mind.

I guess we could just eat out.

But I couldn't think of any specific place where I totally, really wanted to dine.

October 12, sister dearest and I had lunch at Little Quiapo in BF Homes after visiting the parents at Loyola Sucat in Paranaque.

Pancit Palabok, Special Goto and Tokwa't Baboy (Little Quiapo)

Later,  hubby joined us for dinner at Lugang Cafe, a Taiwanese restaurant in SM Megamall. The night before sister dearest was to fly back to her work base.

Xiao Long Bao, Fried Rice and Seafood spinach soup

Toasted siopao, Taiwanese fried rice and sauteed spinach

Lugang Cafe

October 19, my birthday - hubby and I had buffet dinner at Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico in San Juan.

Thankful and grateful.

Eternally blessed.

Nothing more I can ask for.

Life is short.

Let's just enjoy it. ♥️