Some of the random subjects of my conversation the other night with Dad were death, living, and well, babies. Sensitive topics for sure, the last one got him all worked up, especially when he learned that I forego a chance to adopt a soon-to-be-born baby because of Mom's condition. I think he understood where I was coming from for he said, "Well, maybe it's not your time to rear a kid yet."

Hola!The new week has begun here in the farmlands with the beautiful Monday morning looking bright and sprightly. A promising start, I say. We are prepping to get on the road to DD, but first, we would visit the clinic for one more piece of my whites to be pulled out.

March is a favorite wedding month in the region. There were several invitations, most of which we did not attend due to time constraints and location; one was from a niece vacationing from the other side of the pond. This week, two were in our neighborhood. We missed the church ceremonies, but we graced the parties, at least. The recent one was yesterday.

It's the weekend once more, whew! We are halfway through the month too! The days do fly, don't they? So, what happened in the previous week? Quite a lot. I had been a buzzy bee in real life for the most part, to the point that I was flat out each evening. It rained on different days, but I finally cleared the laundry basket, which is an achievement in a time when Mr. P is so close to making our home its permanent abode. I also made my legs happy and calmed my soul through a walk and was thrilled to have found a giant.

One of the things I learned from a recorded book I read some time ago is the benefit of walking. With that in mind, I went out yesterday afternoon to give my legs some workout and to feed my soul. Leaving my Lil Guy curled up on the couch, I paced unhurriedly toward the hilly side of the property. It's usually my go-to place whenever I want a little hike. The air is fresher, it's private, and the probability of meeting another soul is close to zero. I like it, especially when I need some solitude.

Magandang buhay!Woke up late on a tranquil Thursday morning. Even the birds seemed to have extended their sleep we heard no chirping until we got out of bed. The neighbor's dogs were quiet too, and at 7 am, the street below the house was empty with no cars, trucks, or motorbikes roaring. Amazing!