BRRR...

It was so cold this morning when I woke up at around 645. I had a bit of difficulty getting out of bed which is my usual thing when it's chilly at dawn. Anyway, I managed somehow and got Ruther's bathwater ready and he got to the office (hopefully) on time.

Mornings like this remind me of the wintry days at Yokohama. Of course, it was a lot cooler there but it gives me the same nostalgic feeling: difficulty getting out of bed, snuggling under the blankets, a desire to have steamy coffee or hot chocolate inside me. When we were in Japan last year and got to experience the seasons for the first time (a bit of summer, the whole of autumn and a bit of winter), I realized only then that I am an autumn person. It's just so perfect for me. In the Philippines, (having only 2 seasons, it was not much of a choice deciding whether I was a summer or monsoon personality. I like the rains more though and like I said before, maybe it's because I was born on a rainy month.

Ruther and the boys love the cold. I can only tolerate so much. Among the 4 of us, I would be the first to grab the blanket despite having, uhm, a bit of insulation in my body. Also, once I'm freezing cold, it would take forever for me to thaw despite wearing layers or drinking something hot or staying near a heater. I'm just not really used to the cold. But like any person who loves nature and appreciates life and enjoys fresh experiences, I revel at the newness of everyday. I relish the wonderful events that tingle my senses whether they are good or bad for me. I savor what life has to offer everyday for me and my family. Even if I say, "I am an autumn person" or even if I complain about the cold, I still appreciate every moment of everyday. I still am thankful that I wake up to a new day everyday to be with my family and to live in God's beautiful Earth.

It is such a beautiful morning. The sun is shining through the window, the leaves of the mango tree a bright yellow green from the bright sun is a vibrant color in my eyes, the smell of the cool air so fresh and clean, the wind chimes outside my window clink softly in the gentle breeze and a taho vendor loudly calls to sleepy residents to entice them to buy his yummy morning soybean custard. Yes, it is another beautiful day to look forward to.