3-in-1 CELEBRATION

Hello, wonderful people in Hive! Happy New Year to you, dear Hivers! As we venture into the year 2024, please allow me to share with you here how we spent the last day of December 2023. Yesterday was Sunday, and we had a triple celebration in the family. What we celebrated yesterday were birthdays and a baptism day. My cousin's birthday is December 28, and his second daughter's is December 21. Since the schedule of his youngest's Christening is set for December 31, they have decided to have a 3-in-1 celebration — three events in one celebration.

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BEFORE THE DAY

On Saturday, we attended a seminar at the church. A seminar is one of the prerequisites for the baptism, and as one of the godmothers, I have to be present. We drove to the church, particularly St. Martin de Porres Parish in Ilihan, Tabogon, Cebu. https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jeannmazing/Eq7LP612L3HSJ5FtTYxXDSLEBfQnJiS8AmapxfqJ36HtTZm3fHU8xCJFuZGM8C3szDP.jpg https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jeannmazing/EoiWfaTUCFGqg845VWyxUxKRr5ow6L4YQNF3CiS17LbJpc665UfCEHb8zdEsAosrURm.jpg https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jeannmazing/EpXKWa8GVNkBjNs2VxRiD7VyaHcxM4UsxkkHTz3V6GHAqzi6YLFGPTSkQ66pjNxXiQh.jpg We had a short discussion about the significance of baptism. What was highlighted in the seminar is that as godmothers and godfathers, we have our obligations, and that is to be a second parent and a good role model for the baby. That is, indeed, the real responsibility. Being the baby's second parents, guiding him in the right direction, imparting moral lessons, and helping the parents raise him as a well-grown man. Thus, we should be grateful that the parents included us in their count, because it means that they have full trust in us. ---

BAPTISM DAY

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The ceremony concluded with all the smiles on our faces as we were blessed and happy for these Christian babies. But evidently, it's not just us who's happy; look how adorable our little Christian here, baby Ash Raven everyone! 🥹

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--- After everything was done, my cousin and I went to pick up the ordered cakes. It's three in total, one for baby Ash and two for the birthday celebrants. Honestly, I commend it because the designs are so cute! https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jeannmazing/EptZZurmqV1ACF9GdqwzXpina81XouwhvzKodhbtk4ntnojFJu3FXFpsLWrGU2sSKNu.jpg https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jeannmazing/Eou8mntTdU2eB8DAxwRunWEfTUXbx1Fp5PPKeJrs3uH1FynscsScpYDpi9tZevvJexx.jpg ---

BENCHMARKS OF BEING A FILIPINO

LECHON CEBUANO

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KARAOKE FUN

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--- Our family loves singing; that's why, on every occasion, there will always be karaoke. It was rented for two days, and with that timeframe, we, from kids to the elderly, all really had a great time. Though it's so funny because some kids, especially my cousins, already memorized the numbers of their favorite songs in the songbook, the bottom line is that they do not have to look for the songs manually every time. They got it stapled to their minds. But yeah, they all have the same favorite songs, so one song would be played repeatedly, at least three times, I guess? Hahahahaha. --- Furthermore, the rest is history! What a blast this triple celebration has been. 🥹 We all had a great time enjoying each other's company and commencing these significant life events. All in all, with the presence of family, relatives, and neighbors, everything went perfectly. ♡

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