I have come to a point in my life where I've gathered enough courage and strength to say these 3 difficult words:
I.
GIVE.
UP.
I give up on the idea of marriage, and I give up on the thought of bearing my own children.
And so this Year of the Dragon, I am adopting a Chinese baby.
Her name is Snow Flower.
My cousin Frances got her from Spain.
I love her to pieces.
Got this in the mail today:
Dear Leah,
Aside from wearing red and having a BIG BIG family feast, my mom prepares the following things to display at home:
Pineapples big and small, giant tangerine, taro and ginger
In Fookien, pineapple is "ong lai" which sounds like "prosperity comes."
Oranges and tangerines mean good health and long life.
Tangerines with leaves intact mean long lasting and fruitful relationships.
The taro and ginger with many many roots symbolize many many offsprings.
Pineapple door charm for more luck to come into the house
And of course...
EAT TIKOY!
GONG HEI FAT CHOY!!!
Love, Snow Flower and Me
24 comments:
Hahaha you are so funny, Jin! But don't give up just yet. I'm sure your prince charming will come when you least expect it. Someone like you surely need not settle for anyone less. Snow flower will keep you company in the meantime. ;)
don't give up Jin!! ano ka ba andyan lang ni Prince Charming waiting for you :) Snow Flower is so cute though bring her to our next lunch/dinner with Leslie!
thanks for the quick response, jin! i should remember to re-read this next year :-)
do introduce me to your new daugther soon..
sophia would love to play w her
Happy new year Jin! Your blog is my morning weekday start. Super cute nung doll, kamukha mo!! But for sure, your own offsprings would be cuter... kaya don't give up!
I often drop by your website to read your posts and reviews on the places that you visit. From your posts, I can say that you are a great person and shouldn't give up on finding Mr. Right. I guess Mr. Right is looking for his way to your heart right now. You shouldn't settle for anything less, someone that makes you happy and complete. Try believing in 緣份.
Good luck and best wishes. :)
im a fan of your blog ms. jin..cute little snow. i want to adopt also, a little boy :)
im a fan of your blog ms. jin..cute little snow. i want to adopt also, a little boy :)
Jin, a beautiful lady with style and substance like you must not give up. GOD will give your partner in HIS time.... GODBLESS
your baby snowflower is just as lovely as you. :) pwede ba ninong ako?
your baby snowflower is just as lovely as you. :) pwede ba ninong ako?
Late greeting but... Happy Chinese New Year :)
I'm sure good things will come your way for this year.
Nice doll! love it sooo much ka look alike ng daughter ko I wonder where can I buy the same doll :)
Thank you, Sugar & Spice! You're too sweet! :) Yes, in the meantime it's just Snow Flower, me and lots and lots of food! :P
Nasaan na??? Ilabas na sya! Hahaha! Can't wait to see you, Fran! :)
you are most welcome, leah! :)
sophia might ask you to adopt her!
lunch soon!
Yelski! Thanks for the encouragement! Makakahanap din ako ng Brian ko! Hahaha! :) Are you visiting Manila anytime soon?
Thank you so much for your kind words, JS! I do believe in 緣份 so I'm just waiting, waiting and waiting. Until then, food will be my one true love. :)
aww... thanks, joan! hope you find the perfect little boy :)
thanks, albert! i know He will :)
hahaha! oo ba, ninong john!
Thanks, Aileen! Happy Year of the Dragon to you, too! :)
Hi Christine! My cousin Frances got her from Spain. :) Not sure where if she's available in Manila...
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