Good morning, Mama

Dear Mama,

Good morning!

That's really all I wanted to say right now. I woke up early today. I was not feeling well last night and I retired early. I still some pains, but I am slightly better, Mama.

I hope this day will be a good one.

I need to prepare for the day, Mama. Take care of yourself. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Angel's rice ball

Dear Mama,

It's Angel's turn to prepare a surprise for us. She prepared rice ball for dinner. It was nice. She still has to practice, but it's okay. You would have been proud of her, Mama.

Anyway, I do not have much to say right now, Mama. Nothing's new. Nothing exciting is happening, it is still boring here.

I guess I should end my letter now, lest I bore you too. Take care of yourself, Mama. I really miss you.

I love you, Mama.


Daddy

My first shrimp dish

Dear Mama,

Today I cooked Buttered Garlic Shrimp. I learned the recipe and procedures from YouTube, Mama. I searched for a shrimp dish because Angel has been requesting for me to cook something with shrimp. I was reluctant Mama, fortunately it turned out well. I wish you could have tasted it, Mama. You might have loved it too and you would have been proud of me. Angel gave it a score of 10.

I'm trying my best to fill in the shoes you left Mama, especially in the kitchen. I wish I can cook more real foods for the kids. I guess, they may not say it, but I'm sure they miss your cooking Mama. I know I do, Mama... just like how I miss you.

Until my next kitchen conquest, Mama. You're still the best cook for me. I miss you, Mama. Take care of yourself.

I love you.


Daddy

Our water pipe and Angel's new jacket

Dear Mama,

One of our water pipe was broken yesterday. We had to turn off the main water valve to prevent water from flowing freely inside the house. I tried to fix it but it only worsened the problem. I was looking for a quick fix to it, but when I asked from the hardware store this morning, they told me there's no shortcut to fixing the pipe. Instead, they taught me what I should do. Which I tried and I learned that it wasn't that easy. Until I gave up. Still, we have no water.

I tried asking again, this time from those open  shelves hardware stores inside the mall. Again, I was told that there's no shortcut and told me to do what the first hardware store also told me. So, I had no choice. When I went back home, I did was I told. I almost wanted to give up again until finally, I was able to do what they wanted me to do and I was able to fixed the pipe and so now, we have water again. Oh well, I'm still not old to learn new things, Mama.

This evening, Angel and I went to the grocery after having dinner. Before going home, we passed by a clothes store inside the mall and I showed her the jacket I told her a few days before. She was asking me to buy her a varsity jacket Mama since two months ago. We asked for the price of the jacket, it was P400. It wasn't really on the budget, but I thought that if I didn't buy the jacket at that instance, I might not be able to buy her anymore. So, I bought the jacket and Angel was very happy.

Edgar will be having their midterm exams next week. I already got his permit. As usual Mama, I once again signed a promissory note just to get his permit. I hope there will come a time when I won't have to sign any promissory note just for our kids to take their exams.

I really wish things would be better soon, Mama. Anyway, I guess that's all for now. Take care of yourself, Mama. Until my next letter. I miss you, Mama.


I love you.


Daddy

Stupid once again...

Dear Mama,

I feel like an idiot! I'm beginning to hate myself. I'm once a stupid to the nth degree! I wish all of these would stop so I can focus on the kids.

If only you were here Mama, none of this hurting would even exist.

I miss you, Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

I got rained on...

Dear Mama,

I got rained on, on my way home. Of course I wasn't bringing any umbrella, Mama. It wasn't raining when I left the house this morning. Upon reaching our house, I felt my head ached and I also felt cold. I hope I won't get fever or the flu. I need to work tomorrow.

I already took medicine, Mama. I know I have to take care of myself. I might sleep early tonight, to be sure. I hope everything around me will get better soon, Mama. I really wish for it.

Until my next letter, Mama. Take care of yourself. I miss you Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Still waiting...

Dear Mama,

I'm still waiting for the result of the songwriting contest. I don't know why I am even waiting. It's not that I'm expecting, Mama. I know it's a long shot, but I can't dream, can't I!?

I could use a hug right now, Mama. I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

What can I tell you this time?

Dear Mama,

I'm sorry. I know I haven't written for quite a while. It's not that I'm really busy, you know I will always find time if I wanted to, Mama. It's just that I was too lazy, distracted and disorganized. I am not sure if I should do the stories, write new songs, clean the house, start work on another book, etc., etc., and in the process, I was not able to accomplish anything, Mama.

I know, I should focus. I'm trying, Mama.

Last night, I had fever. Or at least I felt that I had fever. Good thing, I felt better when I woke up this morning. One thing that worries me Mama is this recurring headache and I am always feeling sleepy. I hope I can find time to exercise. Maybe if I can get more physical activities, I would feel better.

Well, I really do not have anything much to say right now, Mama. The songwriting contest finalists were not announced yet. So that means I still have a chance... or not. Anyway, the results are not yet out.

I guess, I have to stop now. Take care of yourself, Mama. I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy