After a life-changing surgery last June 10, 2010, I resolved to once and for all do the one thing that I've always put off for another day - WRITE. People who know me might ask "but don't you do that for a living? Technical writer, duh!". But that's just it, my writing has become, technical. Although I endeavor to put my heart into every progress report or social assessment that I write (thank you to my clients who have allowed - or tolerated - my creative urges to underlie my work), my writing lacked soul.
And so this is it. I am writing from the soul beginning today. I begin this blog entitled RANDOM ORDER - a soulful journey of a 44-year old wife and mother who believes it is never too late to fulfill a passion.
Why RANDOM? Because the soul cannot be put in a box. The body alone has a googillion nerve cells that send an infinite number of messages to our brain (Note: my 12-year old son took up the Nervous System in school just last quarter). And when I pray, God speaks to each and every one of those cells. Which one of those infinite messages will I write about today? I can't tell you. Why? Precisely - RANDOM.
Why ORDER? When a thought or idea enters my consciousness, my brain has this habit of breaking it down into a list. It could be a shopping list, a procedure, comparative table of pros and cons - that's just how I am. I think that way because I communicate that way. My daughters tell me that they like coming to me with their personal problems because they leave with a to-do-list. So no matter how random this blog will be, it will always have ORDER, because I am wired that way.
Finally, why MTV? Because those are my initials - Monique Tempongko-Villanueva.
Finally, finally, this blog is dedicated to:
KIMIE - my eldest daughter, who is actually a new and improved Monique. May this blog inspire you to READ more books, allow your parents to read the fictional stories you write on your notebook (he, he), and go after your dream of being in the broadcasting industry. Remember that I may not love you the most, but I loved you first.
REESA - my second daughter who exhibits the independence and single-mindedness that only a middle child could have. For you, my wish is that you share your eloquence through the written word. Wouldn't it be great if you were to become both a pediatrician and a children's book author? You would not only cure, but you would actually heal.
INDY - my youngest child and only son who is everything I hoped a son would be. Your brilliant mind and good heart will make you a good instrument of God's work. As you work (and play) to become the computer engineer that you aspire to be, do not forget that information technology is not just hardware and software, but also people-ware. Work extra hard on the third ware.
And finally to my husband RICHARD - your love for me is the wind beneath my wings, your passionate care is the pillow that I rest my head upon, and your consistent service to our family is the stable ground on which the three children and I firmly stand. I look forward to retirement with you in a small hut in Boracay, built just for two.
Will watch out for your posts Tita Monique! You have a beautiful soul, and we're blessed to have a sneak peek thru your blogs :)
ReplyDeletehi monique! we haven't met yet but richard has told me about you. i was so touched with what you wrote and for sure i would eagerly wait for your next blog. i bookmarked your site for easy access. i hope to meet you and your wonderful kids someday.
ReplyDeletesincerely,
cecile (tapia-fernandez)
niq,this made me cry. i have a feeling i will be part of this soulful journey through your random thoughts:-) a blog at 44?it's never too late...
ReplyDeletehi monique! just like cecile, we haven't met yet. i am glad richard shared this on FB. may you continue to inspire...
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family.
tetet bandolon-guadarrama
oh wow....galing mo, friend! galeeeng! richard, bigyan ng premyo, dali! waiting for the next post!
ReplyDeleteyou finally did it!!! you go, girl!!!
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