Greeting from Boracay!


Boracay Postcard

My Dad left for the Philippines a couple weeks ago.
Spending time with his Mom, as well as, brothers & sisters.
My Dad has about 7 brothers and sisters!
All of which I have never met before, my grandmother included.

My middle name was chosen with my grandmother in mind, Elena.
Sometimes, I wish that were my first name.....it's such a pretty name.
I sincerely hope that one day in the very near future I will be able to venture to the Philippines to meet my extended family.
My Dad is staying for a little over a month, I'm jealous.
Isn't that place beautiful!!

Pilipinas Stamps

He says that one day he plans to retire there.....when that day comes, maybe I'll go live with him for a while and discover my roots?!
I'm not really a lay-out-at-the-beach kind of girl, but there is a lot more to the beautiful islands than the sandy beaches.

This postcard makes my heart ache, and ignites a wildly untamed wanderlust that won't be satisfied any time soon.

Me Too!

Me too, Dad.......Mahal kita



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15 comments:

  1. LydiaJune 18, 2008 at 3:06 AM

    Having a greeting from a place of the heart, especially one with a genealogical tie, is such an exciting thing. What a thrilling journey for your father!

    I have developed a fast friendship with a young man in the Philippines in the last few months, and he sent me the most gorgeous postcard from there with the dearest note. It does look like a beautiful beautiful place. My nephew was married to a girl from the Philippines and they had two sons (very handsome).

    I bet you have butterflies in your tummy when you think of visiting there yourself, maybe even living there for awhile - wow...

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  2. AnonymousJune 18, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    Take a look and go for it. http://www.nwf.org/photozone/enter_photo_contest.cfm

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  3. please sirJune 18, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    Wow - sounds like a wonderful place! My co-worker's name is Elena...it is very pretty.

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  4. Greg CJune 18, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    It makes me want to travel too but I am a lay on the beach kind of guy so I would stay there.

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  5. Wayfaring WandererJune 18, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    lydia: He was always good about sending me postcards as a kid...as he traveled a lot being in the military. Me living there might just be all talk, but it's nice to think about, especially if my Dad has a home there! I have yet to travel abroad, so I do get butterflies in my tummy thinking about it :)

    Pod: Someone has already sent me this link, thank you for thinking of me :o)

    diana: Sounds....looks....is.....
    I always hated having such a popular name, I always knew like 5 other girls with my name in school!

    greg: I plaster all of my postcards here at work, I catch myself daydreaming A LOT! I would enjoy the beach, but I'd would like to explore less touristy places as well. Boracay is very very touristy!

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  6. AnonymousJune 18, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Awwww... That looks amazing! I would love to visit there. Among many other places.

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  7. TechnodollJune 18, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Awe. you have a way with words and images, young lady... Lady Elena :-)

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  8. OceanBreezeInn.infoJune 18, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    Looks as if your Dad is fallen in love with Boracay .. I fully understand ! One time Boracay .. forever Boracay !
    Greetings from
    OceanBreezeInn.info @ Boracay !

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  9. somepinkflowersJune 18, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    first time here.
    just stumbled in.
    what an attractive place
    to fall into!
    great photos & design.

    :-)

    thanks for sharing your things
    so nicely.

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  10. AnonymousJune 18, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    Pretty!

    Wander where you will
    The wind will always find you
    Find your self
    Lose your way
    She will always know you

    Love your photos
    Coupled with words
    Painting
    Painting
    Takes my breath away

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  11. Memories Of MineJune 19, 2008 at 6:42 AM

    It looks truely beautiful. I hope you get a change to go there one day and meet your family too. That would be an adventure.

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  12. Wayfaring WandererJune 19, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    1218: Me too!! My list gets longer and longer :)

    TD: Well thank you deary!

    oceanbreeze: My Dad isn't actually in Boracay, but I'm sure he's been there before.

    somepinkflowers: I'm glad you dropped in! Thank you for the lovely comment :o)

    bobbb: Thanks for stopping in!

    liss: It most definitely would be....

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  13. NatashaJune 24, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Love the picture. I am not a total beach nut either but who can turn away from gorgeousity (sorry, my own made up word).
    You know, I think everyone wanted a name change at some point, I got to change mine twice!(my parents were very indulging). Well I just kept switching my first name with my middle names. First was Rose and that lasted till 1st grade, then it was Chichi and that lasted till High School and then it was Natasha and that lasted till post college! People still call me all three and somehow I remember to respond.

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  14. Fifi FlowersJune 25, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    GORGEOUS!!!!! That water colour is INCREDIBLE!

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  15. prinJune 26, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Aw. That looks so pretty. :)

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