We'll Miss Our Cute & Loving Lola
I was in Melbourne when I heard that my grandmother was ready to depart (waiting nalang daw talaga). I had mixed emotions. I grew up with Lola Tessie. So when the actual day of her passing came, I got really sad. I wasn't sure if I wanted to fly back soon, but of course we had to, and luckily, we made it home just in time. We didn't really sleep properly anymore. We just took a nap after we arrived, and then went straight to the chapel. My Lola was already in a casket. This was heartbreaking to see. This was the same woman who helped raise me and gave me wonderful experiences as a child and a teenager. She wasn't perfect, but she had her own ways of expressing her love, and she was beautiful.
Some of our photos together, on different occasions. Lola loves to wear long sleeves with shawls. It's her signature look, and she wears it well. She's got plenty of nice tops I sometimes borrow because we have the same size and her clothes are comfy.
I’m sharing another photo of her in Red because she looks good in it. Slayyy. Dala pa nya yung abaniko nya from Pasig simbahan, ito yung nabibili sa gilid, 20 pesos lang dati, ewan ko na magkano ngayon. I like this photo of her. So calm and collected.
Oh, another thing. Lola Tessie has such beautiful skin. Literally clear and poreless. Samantalang kami nagsisilakihan ang pores haha. She only uses aloe vera and Pond's cold cream (the classic favorite). That's it! Her vanity table wasn't really filled with other products. Ayun lang, share ko lang na ang kinis nya hehe.
Losing a loved one isn't easy, but life goes on. I'm just thankful I have no regrets. And I am thankful I had beautiful moments with my grandmother that I can keep and look back on. I love my lola.
I’m so proud of my grandma. While she’s not here anymore, I am certain she will continue to watch over us and guide us.
That's all for today. Hope you have a great week ahead 🌸
