i am blessed.

even with stuffy noses. and pins and needles in my leg.

grandma cooks dinner and whips up the extra special meal that shows how much attention and effort goes into the meal.
ellisa nags at me to take vitamin pills and makes ginseng tea for me.
diana puts up with all my inconsistencies and lets me tag along in her adventures and live vicariously off her. the human leech i am...
dad drives me from place to place and makes it a point to call me to check if im better..

and beyond all this, i see admirable qualities in this people. things that let me know that i benefit beyond their care, i learn from them as well.

grandma reminds me of discipline, of dedication and devotion. and is a yardstick for me to live up to.
ellisa reminds me of sensitivity, awareness and inner beauty. i see someone smart who doesn't let his intellect get to his head (or maybe those times when i beat him on online sudoku does that...) but one with also a gentleness in spirit
diana inspires me. she always has and always does, there are too many things she has taught and shared with me over the years to be listed here. i at times envy her, but mostly look up to her.
dad reminds me of fine wine. witty funny capable. somebody i would like to be. firm, tough and yet compassionate.


there are alot of people who have given me something to ponder over, who have challenged me and helped me to grow.
but these listed above are my here and now.

thank you for loving me.