Life’s Lessons

If there’s one thing that I learned in life, it’s LEARNING TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE. Indeed it is one thing that I had to struggle doing before but later on resigned to the thought that I just had accept the things that is beyond my control. In marriage it is a major struggle to be agreeable in ALL things. And if you are the domineering type, not getting what you want is a major cause of disappointment. I had to learn the hard way, and I am glad I did. It isn’t easy, but it is easier than sulking in one corner full of angst against people who does not conform to what you wanted them to be. While you cannot change anything that is beyond your control, just learn to accept it.

“Learn to accept the things you cannot change”

The other day I read the status of our wedding godparents’ daughter on FB that made me think something happened in their family. The next day, she was tagged in their family picture during the eldest son’s wedding. Then there was a comment “we will miss you Lucille”. I was frantic. I texted Ninang Janet but no response. I told Ace to text Ninong Boy and ask what happened. I could be wrong – that Lucille (their daughter-in-law) died. Minutes later, Ninong Boy replied to Ace’ message confirming that Lucille passed away after giving birth. Disheartening!

After midnight, I received a reply from Ninang Janet saying that their daughter-in-law died after giving birth to her second son last Sunday. The baby is now in DDH NICU (neonatal ICU). I can’t believe it myself. Lucille is so young to die and leave her husband and two sons.

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I joined a new meme started by Mommy Arlene she called FOOD QUOTE – a food photo with a quote about food and here’s my first entry posted in my food blog.

As a child my family’s menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.

I noticed children these days are spoiled picky eaters. My former Mommy officemates would rant about cooking different viands for a meal because their children are not eating what the adults are eating. Mommies are having a hard time thinking on what to prepare because their kids are too picky. I remember telling them “What’s in the table should be eaten by the kids. No special treatment, no special dish for them” (unless of course if there is something in the dish that’s not good for kids).  That’s how we were trained when we were kids. Picking foods that we only like is not acceptable especially to Daddy. I remember crying over meals because I don’t want the food but I don’t have a choice. I need to finish whatever there is in my plate be it a pure veggie dish, a fish or a meaty dish. But we were seldom served with meat dishes before so we’re used to eat green leafy veggies and fish. I am thankful for that eating habit that I learned as a kid because I can eat with the poorest of the poor and richest of the rich. You could rarely hear me say “I am not eating this and that” (unless it is really an exotic food).LOL.

So how are your eating habits? Do you just eat whatever there is in the table or demand for something else? When visiting others, will you be a host’s fave because you can eat almost anything or a host’s nightmare because you are too picky?