Smiles on cam, becoming vain.

Today is my 70th day away from home where my heart is, I was a bit out of my mind early this morning so I decided to go out and chill. Still waiting for the school's letter for my schedule and I can't wait to start. I always remember a lot of good memories with my family, friends and loved one. Sometimes I cry, but most of the times, they make me smile. They're my inspiration and I thank them for being there for me when I'm in most need of company. But you know, I think it's necessary for me to learn how to feel happy with my own company. I need to train myself to stay happy with or without some folks.

I cycled about 10 kilometers outdoor to seize the bright and sunny day, good thing i brought the cam with me. Upon being tired, I sat down in a free large area then I began to realize and think of ''what the hell am I doing?'' already taking 50 photos of myself alone? Gggeeezzz I am now a certified camwhore. 
Well because of the camera, I smile. So i took more and more of myself. 
Remember that If you smile, you will always feel better.
I didn't care what the Danes might be thinking when they watch my moves in the field. 

I only cared for my own entertainment, 

my own day, and my own business so 

I smile and smiled all day. 

AMa-vain.

BUBBLY ME!  ;)

My second week in a place called Copenhagen

Old couple dating in Tivoli

It has been almost 14 days since i left my extraordinary life in Philippines. And right now, i badly miss my life there. Not that i don't have a life here in Denmark but of course that's another story, life here is very different. My body clock is already adjusted although i often have shallow sleeps. Deep and scary dreams visit me often. I hope to enroll for their language class by next month. Most of the times i walk outside to enjoy the fresh air, the breeze, the classic life in Denmark has to offer you everyday. I've tasted a lot of their food, drinks, and culture. Smiling and happy people is everywhere. Now i understand and i can attest why Denmark has the tittle of being "World's happiest country".

I was trying to catch a dove.

In front of the City Hall

Green lights on!

 
 Let me talk about transportation. They've a very systematic daily routes. It's good and advisable to have your own bike if you want to tour around or even buy something in Netto (a famous store like mini-stop in Ph, you cannot see sari sari store type). You can go wherever you want as long as you can, bike everywhere. It's also good if you have a car, when was it no as an answer? It's very normal to see first class cars on the street. Your destination looks very near if you look at the map, but OH NO. The buses have a schedule too, so it means if you lose the 7:00 am you'll wait for another bus which will take you another 30 mins to wait. But the bus sched is the opposite of the trains. The longest time you can spend waiting for Metro train and S train could be a max of 10 mins. There are some taxi cars you can see but they're very few. The Danes really value time.

Inside the Kobenhavn Central Station

I am very much amazed how they treat their family. Unlike Filipino fathers, the Danes fathers, are much more caring. They can be in-charge to their kids everyday. Just like my Uncle Poul who can bake, he always cook, I bet he used to send Kat and Kenneth to a day care when they were kids before work. Until now, he never change. He is very sweet, caring and loving to Auntie. Here they say: Husband nor wife, everything and everyone should be equal. 

About Scenes- You know, even if tour is not your priority, It will always looks like you do. You'll always say WOW to each sides your eyes can capture not because I am new here. NO,  because Denmark is really is. A very beautiful part of the world.  

I was thinking of writing letters for everyone i love today, but it looks like I shared my amazement instead. So... Here goes my September letters.

Dear Mama,

Playing with the graduate autumn leaves

I miss you so much... I hope everything is fine.You and Papa's birthday is about to come. I wish you good health. I love you.

Dear friends,
I miss you all. Whenever we talk i laugh, and you tend to energize my veins. I hope to chat with you regularly, if you're free talk to me please... and thank you for those who continuously does that. I sincerely appreciate your virtual presence. I love you all. Take care always.

My favorite street in Gentofte

Dear Love,
Where were you last night? (Love: library) 
Me: NO you're with me in my dreams. Hahaha
I remember you everyday... I hope for your heavy loads to be lightened. Don't lose your temper when sometimes i tease you. I'll be patient.. I know you care, Thank you for your UNENDING love i guess? haha I love you...  

Dear God,
I feel your blessings everyday. My soul is thirsting for you Lord. I feel incomplete for having missed Sunday Masses for two consecutive weeks. Please bless and take care of the people i love. Send us your angels to guide us everyday. I miss all but I'll be strong because when you sent me here I know your purposes. I trust you Lord, Thank you for your love. I love you so much.

A future letter: "40 years from now"

"40 years from today"

To my dearest friend,

     Dia duit! conas atá tú? How's your life? It's been years since we last talked. I am residing now here in Ireland with my husband ____________________. I'm sure you know him cause he is my boyfriend since I'm at 20's. Fortunately, we have 4 kids, 2 boys and 2 girls. We really had a tough time on our first 10 years here figuring out our lives together. Luckily we've found our path unwinding. My husband and i decided to live here permanently.

                                                                       

Let me tell you about our wonderful kids...

Our first born, ELISHANTA CHARDENISSE (girl) finished her law degree here in Ireland. She's a very intelligent lady like her father. When she was a kid, she argued and fought her drunken father because my husband had a fling. She is a very strong mother now living with her own family with one kid in Carrickfergus. As i recall, she knew how to take care of our family and i believe that is what she's applying to her own now. We already have a loving grand child. Oh my God, Lolo and lola na kami for 5 years. =)

Our second child, my first son ARJITE CERCES just graduated in college and he's planning to take up his masters degree in Australia next year. We already have an engineer in our family yey. He was a shy typical man who knows only his best friend, family and music so I never thought that he'll have a lot of girls. He became playboy after his best friend married a business man in America when they were separated by fate. My boy has changed a lot and is maturing when it comes to love. After a few years of being broken he met this Filipina in a gathering. He said that after his masters degree, he'll marry that girl who love him at all times, his girlfriend for years now. I'm always excited about his shaking-sweet stories cause i can relate, thinking about my years of loving his father, kinikilig parin ako every now and then. Oh by the way they just got engaged last month. Remember when i was talking to you about proposals? He did it with the help of his father! =)

Our third child is named CLYDE XERDEN, still a high school student and a music genius, he's now conducting their choir at school and at church. Oh, he sings very very well he has a lovely angelic voice. One time this summer he asked me a lot of things from my past. Because he knows that i am very active at church and i had friends in the seminary (who are now priests) at my younger years, I gave him a mother's piece of advice. My son feels that he has a calling for priesthood, and he's thinking about trying that vocation. Now i know the feeling of a mother where she might not see any grand child from her baby boy. But whatever path he'll chose I'll never stop supporting him. I'll always be proud of him whatever he may be. I was just so surprised when he revealed that to me and to his father. =)

And then at last we have our baby girl, the youngest, SETHENA DRIXANIELLA who is still a ys 7 student. Like us she is very talented. Our baby girl love arts, music, fashion and business. I think she'll be a very good artist someday. She got everything we have. She's the spoiled lil' brat of my husband. What a very gorgeous baby. =)

I am very blessed with my family life here. My husband and i are still in the shipping and general merchandise business. Since we'll be celebrating our 25th year of having the business, on January we'll visit Philippines again and we'll to try to build a small foundation that would be a shelter of our homeless elderly people.  Time to return and give back the favors we received from our God.

On our 40th anniversary this October, me and my husband are planning to have a long vacation in ph. We'll visit our home, the STO. DOMINGO CHURCH, Q.C. we're devotees of La Naval de Manila, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary so we'll join the yearly 9 days novena and grand procession. We'll celebrate the birthdays of my parents as well. Then we'll visit Ilocos or Batanes, and we'll climb Mt. Pulag where he proposed to me way back. So I hope you can join us there. Can you imagine? We've been married for 40 years and still counting. They say we no longer look a lot than our actual age, we look younger and healthier. Hahaha We've changed a lot. Our relationship grows stronger and deeper each day. He still want my cupcakes present when we'll date in MOA. I never thought I'll  have him like this and that he'll take care of me always. I'm very thankful and grateful to our Father in heaven because of this wonderful life he has bestowed upon us.

Oh well, there are a lot to say about my life. I'm very proud of it, happy and blessed with my life my dear friend. I can't wait to hear your stories so i hope you'll write some for me too. I can't promise to chat with you often but just leave me an email and i'll respond as quickly as i can. Do not hesitate to talk to me okay? Share. I am hoping to see you and your life this October. I miss you my friend, take care. Love lots.

Sincerely yours,

-Cha