Jill and the Books Talk

It was a cool day in Barcelona when I visited La Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with my friend Marlon. My first impression was: "The basilica was massive. Gothic. Weird looking but amazing at first glance." (Excerpt from my travel journal) Antoni Gaudi, the genius architect behind La Sagrada Familia's creation, was inspired by unusually tall and slim forest trees. He loves to read the book of Mark in the bible. His design is vey Christ-centered. In fact, if you look closely, the basilica has many scenes depicting Jesus' life and ministry on earth.  La Sagrada Familia has 3 facades one of which remains unfinished to this very day. Gaudi believed that his creation should not surpass that of God's. Gaudi built Sagrada in 1883 but did not live long enough to complete his masterpiece. He died 3 days after being hit by a passing tram on his way to church for his daily prayer and confession.  La Sagrada Fa

We are a unique species of women whose identities are not defined by having our own offspring neither by our ability to bear children nor the choices we make in life about motherhood. Rather we are a group of women who have so much love to give to the little ones in our families. Just like us, do you have what it takes to be a certified Tita of Manila? Presenting the Titas of Manila: (L to R) Vie, Cheshire, Vannah You have to be a certified tita. Meaning you have at least a nephew or a niece whom you perennially shower with love and “blessings.” You are present in every milestone, play nanny when ze parentals need to take a break, play silly games and goof around while sporting your otherwise delicate designer OOTDs.  You are also unfortunately perceived as someone who has a bottomless well of moolah and an all season Santa. Kung alam lang nila gaano kahirap kumita ng pera. Kayod pa more!  My eldest nephew and I. Vannah and her eldest nephew.