Again, it's that time when I have exhausted all possible websites to visit, updated all my social networking applications, cleaned out my inbox, deleted spam mail, and read the news that I come upon this blog once more with so much time and so little to say. Much have changed since my last post. A new president sits on the throne yet same bs going on in the political arena. Too much drama going on with Kris that I got tired following recent updates about her. And on a sad note, my maternal grandfather just passed away; the hero, our hero, who served and continues to serve as an inspiration not only to me but to the whole family as well. He was a soldier, public servant, farmer, father of 12, grandfather to the 33 of us, a great-grandfather to quite a few, and a loving husband for more than 60 yrs fulfilling his oath to his wife that till death do they part. My grandmother passed away almost 3 years ago, and it is not a coincidence that on the occasion of her 3rd death anniversary falls the 40th day of death of my grandfather, otherwise known as Particular Judgment in Christian eschatology. That, my friends, IS love. Wow, even I couldn't help but be impressed. This is an in-your-face manifestation of a love that transcends earthly life. Ok ok so I'm not myself today. Me talking about love and earthly life bs is pure weed. That being said, it was the first time that I was able to witness a live 21-gun salute during my grandfather's interment. I then learned that a 21-gun salute is not really 21 guns, nor 21 successive shots. Its 3 shots each, done by 7 police officers simultaneously. I dont know if they have other mathematical variations on how to do it but that was how they did it last Saturday. Immediate members then released white balloons for I dont know which reason, and after the burial proper, we had to go back to the house of the deceased to wash our hands in some leafy herbal concoction. It was an emotional day for all of us, yet a triumphant one in the sense that it was a fitting end to a life that was led in a fruitful and an unforgettable manner, one that will be remembered for years to come. To Tatay I bid you good journey.