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Ever since my visit to the Philippines on July 19 2013,  Life has been one fun, tear jerking, memorable roller coaster !
To those who knew the last time I visited the Philippines, I was just a teeny weeny 5 year old and I couldn't really take it all or remember what happened then since I was so young. So 11 years passed by, and then my mom got this phone call from the Phil , it was my aunt , she said that my Lola (grandmother) was having a low blood pressure and is already admitted in the hospital, she also insisted that my mom would go there and have a look. I cried my eyes out when I heard the news, my mom thought about it and discussed it with my dad , and the next thing I knew, I was leaving on plane the next day with my mom.

Upon my arrival in the beautiful and hustle&bustle of the Philippines, I was greeted with my cousins and was sent off straight to the hospital. Now note, 11 years passed by , some of my relatives were staying with us in Singapore for a couple of years so they got to see me in my preteen years, and the last time I saw my Grandma , I was just ... 9 years old? So, I did feel a little nervous at first. But to say, when I stepped into her room, and saw her, it felt like home. I received hugs and kisses and well , the smile of my grandma's face was just worth it!

Now let's fast foward >>

During my stay in the philippines, I had like tons of fun , excitement, adventures with my cousins! At first it took some time to get to know each other, but after a few adventures here and there, I guess we've really become cousins! Not to mention, I've met lots of awesome people along the way!

What broke my heart was when I heard that my grandma passed away on August 21 2013. My cousins and I got the news from my uncle, who got a call from my aunt in the hospital. We took a moment of silence, deep inside, I lost control of my emotions. Thank you to my dear friends who were there for me through the tough times. During the whole funeral and church services, what I really felt was peace, Peace that my grandma can finally take her rest from this fight from her sickness. Peace that we all know that we'll see her someday in Heaven. and Peace that we are eternally blessed to know that Families are forever. We love you Lola !

After the arrival of my brother Scottlee, a week after that the rest of the San Diego clan joined , well except for my dad, he arrived a week after Stephanie, Stefen and Sharlee. It was really great to have my family with me, I felt kinda homesick. But little did I know that , we were actually MOVING from Bahrain to the Philippines :O  Major shocker there because , I never got to say goodbye to the house, to my school friends, church mates and the city centre in Bahrain! :'(  But I'm profoundly blessed to have my family with me!
Here's a couple of shots of what's up last year!

STAR CITY MANILA PHILIPPINES 

October

HALLOWEEN. EXCUSE THE HAGARD FACE!

THE YEAR STEFEN GREW TALLER THAN ME! 

HANGING OUT WITH COUSINS ON MY DAD'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY - SAN DIEGO 

HANGING OUT WITH COUSINS ON MY MOM'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY  - SANTIAGO

WHEN WE GOT BIT WITH THE THROWBACK THURSDAY BUG!

MEETING OLD FRIENDS FROM SINGAPORE , HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES!

MY DEAR STEPHANIE TURNED 18 ON 2013 , AND IS LEGALLY AN ADULT !

HALLOWEEN AT VICTORIA PLACE

JOKER AND JIGSAW

THE MAFIA. HAHAHA

WHEN ATE EILLAINE VISITED !

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OCEAN PARK MANILA PHILIPPINES

HEY, I'M 17 ! THANKS MOM FOR THE COLLAGE!

DID I MENTION, I ALSO GRADUATED FROM IGCSE BUT NEVER GOT TO ATTEND MY GRADUATION (THE THING THAT I LOOKED FORWARD TO AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! SAD! )

MY FAMILY .

Here's the last fast forward topic >>

My dad is currently in Dubai while we're all here in the Philippines, my siblings are currently in Homeschool which is actually quite enjoying ! I'm still me only getting older by the year :)

  Hope everyone has an interesting day ahead !

Stephie .