Lopez wedding: The youngest son of GALS

Most of my friends know who Tito Jim is. He is my mom’s younger brother and my youngest brother who is 5 years older than me. We basically grew up together with my cousins. We call that older child we used to play with our Tito. From Hip-Hop music to Rock music, riding the bicycle and skateboard, crossline, kalokohan & all.

New Year 2005

And then there's Paraiso ni Tito Jim. We felt like hanging out with him is like discovering a new paradise; paradise of reality. Paraiso! is something my cousins and I made up. It may sound as an excuse, but for us, it’s like seeing what’s ahead of us while being in tune with the current moment and having fun.

A glimpse of Paraiso in 2005

The elders used to ask, "Ano ba yang Paraiso na yan?"
We simply answer, "Ang realidad!" 

...And then Tito Jim told us that he'll be marrying his last girlfriend, April.

Celebrating November & December

I was so busy the whole month of December that's why I did have the time to do my recap for the month of November.. so here's both November & December 2012 recaps :)

November 3

YABU date with Maro & Talitha

November 6

Went to the office of Mayor Benhur Abalos with my mom & Bene and asked for his help with GYA Peeps' Christmas project.

Then went to Dr. Lopez' clinic in Cardinal Santos Medical Center for the removal of the stitches on my right toe.

KCAT CAN: With Me In My Dreams

With me in my dreams
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
July 9, 2012

 If I’m gone when you wake up, please don’t cry. And if I’m gone when you wake up, it’s not goodbye. Don’t look back at this time as a time of heartbreak and distress. Remember me, ‘cause I’ll be with you in your dreams.”

These lines are taken from the song “With You in Your Dreams”, one of my favorites from Hanson in the late ‘90s. The lyrics are meaningful because they helped me move on during sad times of losing someone dear. I kept on listening to this song after Papa Noning, my maternal grandfather, died 11 years ago.

Colorful

Wiiiiiiiiiii!

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Ayala Triangle Gardens. Symphony of Lights & Sounds. December 28 2011. J.C.L. Photography. Tito Jim. April. Apo ni GALS. Holyann. Chrissie. Paula. Nicole. Janna MOMO. Dong. Maro. Talitha. Teacher Michelle. Wee Nam Kee. Busog. Bangaw. Pictures. Happy. Colorful. Fun.

I'm super happy to be APO NI GALS!

December 17. It's Papa (Lolo)'s Birthday today. Although he already passed away 11 years ago, we can still feel his presence whenever we have a (Lopez) family gathering. No, it's not that we can't get over his passing, but we are happy, we had him in our lives.

Apo ni GALS

February 14

Aside from Velentine's Day, today is also Graciano Altre Lopez Sr.'s 11th death anniversary today. A gunsmith. My mom's father. My lolo. Our Papa.

Let's Celebrate!

We had a simple family get-together last Saturday, May 30 at the Cansino's in Cainta.. Simple yet super fun & full of surprises..