Friday, February 5, 2016

And they were sealed for time and all eternity...

It's about 4 am and I can't sleep. I want to talk to Nate but I know he is probably sleeping. I'm not nervous- I just miss him. It is finally the day I have been waiting for. For 3 years I've wanted to marry this crazy guy from California but that was not His plan. But we did it. We suffered through being apart and grew even closer. And in a matter of 3 months we planned this wedding. And it was now. Today. And I just felt like the luckiest girl in the world. I call Nate and he talks to me. I realize just how lucky I am to have him. I eventually fall back asleep for less than 2 hours. And then its time. Hair, makeup, hair again, fixing a mascara smudge, and again my hair that just won't stay flat. It was a long process of getting ready, and I just couldn't wait to get to the temple. And now I am all ready but no one else is. All the men's ties are missing and its getting later and later for us to leave. But we do leave. And I am at the Temple. And I see Nate drive up and can't keep myself from jumping in excitement. It's finally time! Inside the temple I felt so much peace and so much excitement. I was about to be sealed to my best friend. Nothing could ruin my day. And we are sitting there waiting to go in and be sealed and I realize what we are about to do. We are about to be sealed for eternity. I couldn't believe how lucky I was. I knew my Heavenly Father was proud of me. I knew we did this the right way and at the right time. Everything was right and perfect. 
And then I was sealed to my best friend for eternity. 
And then the rest the day was fun and good. We celebrated with everyone. We danced and ate and had a great time. But nothing topped my happiness from the temple. To think I spent 3 months planning this wedding, caring about all these small details. And on that day I didn't care. I was happier than I ever thought possible. My wedding was perfect. It wasn't everything I had ever posted on Pinterest. It wasn't a huge ball with 1000 people. I never actually got to eat any of the cake that I debated so much about. But nothing will ever change the fact that my wedding was truly perfect. I began my forever with Nate and became the luckiest girl in the world.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

HAPPINESS is a CHOICE

Flashback to July of 2013 and I was kneeling by my bed praying because I felt so alone and had no idea who I was. I had no idea how I was going to survive in a foreign country where I was not myself anymore. I felt so alone. I felt so small. And I felt like I had no one to talk to (well I literally could not speak the same language as the entire country so this may have been a justifiable feeling). Slowly, it got better because learned then that HAPPINESS was a CHOICE. And for many weeks I was not choosing it. I was letting myself be depressed and feel lost. But choosing happiness was one of the greatest lessons I learned on my mission. 
And now, 6 months of being home I seemed to have forgotten this lesson once again. I find myself getting upset over small things. I feel alone and that I have no one to talk to. I feel lost because I have no idea where I am going in life. And I am letting myself choose sadness. I thought the hardest adjustment I'd ever had to make in my life was getting used to those cold Filipino bucket showers but I was wrong. The adjustment I have had to make over the past 6 months of being home has been much larger. And I'm still not done. I am not yet perfect. But after all the tears, I know, HAPPINESS is a CHOICE. And it is one that I need to consciously make daily.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Outfits of the Week

This was my first week! Aren't I so fashionable?! Hope you all enjoy!

         First day of school!          

                                                                    temple                       hanging out with friends

                                                                    church


Wednesday, December 31, 2014

2015!

  1. Go to the temple. Every Week. 
  2. Study the scriptures. Every Day.
  3. Write in my journal. Every Day.
  4. Become self-reliant. Or at least more so..
  5. Exercise regularly and not eat the typical college kids' diet. Well do my best.
So more or less this isn't a big shocker of goals this year. I am in a good place and have good habits so right now I just am goaling to keep them up. Which is over half the battle. I love to go to the temple so I need to make a priority in my life, I mean I need to take advantage of it being so close. And the scriptures give me so much more clarity to my life and any challenges that come. So I need them daily. Keeping a journal has become to special to me. Being able to go back and really see the change in myself is very rewarding. And so becoming self-reliant probably won't happen in just one year. But I realized I need to learn how to... so at least I'm going to start. In 2015 I am going to get my very first job. I am embarrassed really to even admit that. But I gotta start somewhere! And also, we all know how every college kid eats, and I despise that. I cannot survive off of prepackaged food. And so I will try my best to take care of myself by eating and exercising well. I mean I'm not like bawaling junk food because I need that to live, I just want to have normal meals with healthier food more often than once a week. So yeah those are my goals, lets all see how well I do! I  wish you all  a Happy  New Year!        

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

What Is Your Gift To Christ on His Day?

Its Christmas Eve. Families are together and happy. Kids are not so patiently waiting for their gifts. And it's the night before Christ birth. Isn't it so amazing that we all go ALL OUT for our Saviours birth? We give presents to all our loved ones. Cook up the best dishes. But do we really remember Him? We give gifts to show people just how much we care for them and how grateful we are for them. Shouldn't we do that with our Saviour? So What Is Your Gift To Christ on His Day? Will you donate a bunch of money to some place? Give away all your clothes and toys to those in need? Or will you Use His Atonement To Change Yourself For Him. His Atonement is the greatest gift ever given to you. Do you remember this gift and how it's been a part of your life? Analyze your life. What could use improvment? What could you do to make Him happier? How can you be close to Him? And so in the mist of the great Christmas crazy of giving gifts to all, don't forget to give Him a gift. Give Him A Gift that is Yourself, but a better YOU.
Maligayang Pasko!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

Since I've been home the mission I've had lots of questions ask about my experience, one question stood out. 
"After all this, what do you see when you look in the mirror?"
My answer to that question made me realize a change really happened. I see a daughter of God. I see something to be proud of. I am so happy with myself. Not because I have the best clothes, hair, or make-up. But because I know my Father in Heaven is proud of me. I served Him. I did my best. I became the best me that I could in the time I had. And I will never forget that 18 months of my life. It was the most hardest, tiring, challenging, and most best, happy, and rewarding thing I could have done. I love how it's changed me. I just hope all my old friends and family notice and accept this new and improved Kendal. And that I continue on being her. I love who I am. I know He approves. I Know That He Loves Me. And that is what matters to me.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Week 75

Hello po! So this is kinda crazy- I am writing my last email. (I think... pretty sure we don't really have time next week. but if we do... you'll get another!) I honestly don't feel like I am going home. It just feels like another transfer is coming up. But anyways. This past week was super crazy. We had exchanges on tuesday which went super well. I was in the other Sisters area but I really enjoyed my day. We did a lot of finding which is tiring but I can tell the Sister was happy because they have some new investigators- which has been their struggle. But the next day we had more exchanges with the other set of Sisters in the apartment. But yeah things happened. And the exchange didn't happen. Don't really want to go into detail but it was one of the most stressful days of the mission. Grabeeee! On thursday Sister Sanchez and I taught District Meeting about finding. We had a really good activity so the Elders all had a lot of fun. On Friday it was the birthday of the Branch President here in Bacon so we bought him a cake and ice cream. And had a party at his house with his family. It was super nice and he was really touched. He really does so much for his calling even though there are so many problems in his family. On sunday we were upset because we didn't have any investigators scheduled to pick up to come to church. Just no one wanted to. But when we show up- Juliana is there!! She's come to church before but only when we pick her up. She always is like too shy to come on her own. But she did! It made me SUPER happy. She is really progressing and will probably be baptized in the coming weeks. I was reading in Mosias 5 this week and really liked this because we learn how important it is that we learn who our Master is. Serving the Lord for the past year and a half, I have gotten to know my Master. I know what He wants for me, and I am doing my best to follow. I wish I could share with you all the amazing things I am learning here, but really you just need to get to know your Master. And have His name written always in your heart.
12 I say unto you, I would that ye should remember to retain the name written always in your hearts, that ye are not found on the left hand of God, but that ye hear and know the voice by which ye shall be called, and also, the name by which he shall call you.
 13 For how knoweth a man the master whom he has not served, and who is a stranger unto him, and is far from the thoughts and intents of his heart?
Mahal ko kayong lahat! Alam ko na ito yung totoong ebanghelyo ni Jesucristo. At na ito ang daan para sa atin na maging maligaya sa walang hanggang. Alam ko po na ginagawa pa ng Diyos ng mga himala araw-araw. Alam ko na buhay ang ating Tagapagligtas si Jesucristo at sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Pagbabayad-sala- makakatanggap tayo ng kalakasan para sa lahat ng mga pagsubok na maranasan dito sa mundo. Alam ko na mahal tayo ng Diyos. Salamat sa inyo lahat at sa supportahan na ibinibigay niyo sa akin. 
Sister Ianuzi 

Thursday, November 20, 2014

week 75

Hello po! ok so the space bar on my keyboardsucks. GAH! Anyways. This week wassuper fun! We Went to Manila! HA! We go up to Legazpi last monday and like just do not much the whole night. Then on tuesday me and my batch all flew to Manila! Whichwas SUPER fun. Well actually, while we were in the place doing our visa stuff it was super stressful but after that! We went to the Mall of Asia! HA! Super non-missionary. But it was great! Walking around and looking at stuff. At night when we went back to the hotel, there were like 50 other missionaries also spending the night. BUt they were there because the next day they were all going home! So we all were like super left out. Ha! And had to go back to mission life. BUT its all cool.We got back to our area like late on Wednesday and then yeah. We have been doing our best to work. We are still in the threesome but this week not many members worked with us. So we split our times between the areas. In the other area there was a baptism on saturday. IN THE OCEAN! It was super fun. Last night we were on splits thought and I was with a member. And had a great lesson. We taught about faith and repentance. And SHE brought up baptism. Turns out she saw the baptism on saturday, she happened to have been there by the ocean. We didn;t even notice her but yeah! She said how she really felt that it was the right way. We are working things out so that she can come to church next week. Yup so that was my crazy week. Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Week 74

Hello po! ok so the space bar on my keyboardsucks. GAH! Anyways. This week wassuper fun! We Went to Manila! HA! We go up to Legazpi last monday and like just do not much the whole night. Then on tuesday me and my batch all flew to Manila! Whichwas SUPER fun. Well actually, while we were in the place doing our visa stuff it was super stressful but after that! We went to the Mall of Asia! HA! Super non-missionary. But it was great! Walking around and looking at stuff. At night when we went back to the hotel, there were like 50 other missionaries also spending the night. BUt they were there because the next day they were all going home! So we all were like super left out. Ha! And had to go back to mission life. BUT its all cool.We got back to our area like late on Wednesday and then yeah. We have been doing our best to work. We are still in the threesome but this week not many members worked with us. So we split our times between the areas. In the other area there was a baptism on saturday. IN THE OCEAN! It was super fun. Last night we were on splits thought and I was with a member. And had a great lesson. We taught about faith and repentance. And SHE brought up baptism. Turns out she saw the baptism on saturday, she happened to have been there by the ocean. We didn;t even notice her but yeah! She said how she really felt that it was the right way. We are working things out so that she can come to church next week. Yup so that was my crazy week. Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Week 73

Hello po! Things are so crazy! Ha! I will try to tell it all! Well this past week we had exchanges which were OK. I was in the other Sisters area. Made me realize- Bacon is really so small. But its okay because I love it. We had a lot of members work with us last week. And its always way more fun when members are with you. There are a lot of YSA here in Bacon which is nice. And some crazy stuff happened, and Sister Mwea is now our companion! We are in a threesome! Sister Mwea has been my housemate 3 times here in the mission (and literally have had all the same areas!) and we are super close. AND NOW we are companions! Its like SUPER SUPER fun together. Luckily though members are working with us so we can do splits and still work in the 2 areas most the time. BUT the other day we had no members and we were in our area. We just finished teaching this GREAT investigator, and then there are two ways back to town- one by like houses. And one by the sea- walking on the seawall. OF COURSE I picked walking on the seawall. But it was a bad choice. Because it started raining. And we were soaking wet. The rain mixed with the wind from the ocean was not very nice hahaha but it was funny. Saturday we struggled- EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE was at the cemetery. So we end up doing service at the chapel. Cleaning the chapel. It was a better use of time that just walking from house to house with no people in them. But yeah. It was a great week. And this next week will be kind of crazy because I have to travel up to Manila tomorrow morning for visa stuff. Anyways! Hope your all good! Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Week 72

Hello po! Well it has been a crazy week. I'll try to tell it all. To start- Sister Sorenson was super sick last monday and we ended up going to the ER (which are super creepy in the Pines.) When we get home she is just out. And I text the APs saying that we probably won't make it to transfers in the morning. The next morning I was write. She couldn't go. SO things get super crazy and I get companions with this Sister in the zone who had no transfers and she was just supposed to go down to  Legazpi and it was super crazy. Then turns out- all the Jeepneys are on strike so we can't get down. SO things were like peak crazy. They send up the senior couple to drive us down ha. And I was transfered OUT OF ALBAY! WHAT! I just spent 17 months in one province, and now am in Sorsogon for 1 month ha! Crazy stuff. I'm actually in a small town called Bacon (yeah it makes me laugh too) The Branch is awesome but small. But the few members there are- are super strong and loving. We are just in a meetinghouse which is new for me. But its all good! My companion is Sister Sanchez, she is super chill and funny. And a great missionary. OH! And the best part of Bacon? It's on the beach. Like literally! Almost everywhere we go, we can see the beach. We live across the street from a resort and yeah its super MAGANDA! We've already had 2 FHE's in one week here. So yeah its' going to be a fun transfer! I am really trying my best to just trust in Heavenly Father- I don't know why I got put here for only 6 weeks- but I want to help it all that I can. Things are fun so far and hopefully it all ends well. Time is flying by though which is sad. I want to make the most of every minute. I love being a missionary! I hope you are all doing good! Namimiss ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Monday, October 20, 2014

Week 71

welp. it happened. ive been transferred for my last 6 weeks to a new area. I dont know where yet. but it is kind of upsetting. But I am glad to say that I know I've left  this area better than I found it. We have awesome RCs that are active (where as the others are not... yet) and we have members who are finding joy in missionary work and are losing the fear of giving referrals. We have branch members trying to do more home and visiting teachings. And it will keep improving here. But why do I ahve to leave? Gahhh.
Anyways- we had a good week. On tuesday we show up to a less active family who was in the middle of packing up chicaron (pork rinds in English i think) and we got to help!! it was super fun! and i ate a ton hahaha. Then we had just a fun time. We have this one investigator that we recently found, Jeffrey, who like met an Elder 10 years ago and was given a pass along card. Then never was taught but KEPT the pass along. Then he met us and really wanted to know more.(oh and he lives like down the street from the church. but has been too shy to just show up). We have been teaching him and he is sooooo ready. Its like so amazing. And we already have members fellowshipping him. Then there is Liza and her kids who are doing good and will be baptized soon too. Things are going so well here. I am gonna miss it. Later we have an FHE with a bunch of members. It is so hard when you get close with people just to leave them! Anyways- hope you are all okay!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Week 70

Hello po sa inyo lahat! This past week was so crazy. We realigned the areas so we had a new area with no one to teach. So we tracted. We literally went door to door. AND ! Miracle! We got in A TON! We had a lot of lessons last week considering we had to do so much finding. And we had interviews with the mission President that took up and entire 3PM onwards (LONG!) and then it was General Conference! I loved conference! I learned so much! And had a lot of questions and prayers answered. I encourage everyone to watch and read and study the words of our living Prophet and Apostles. I hope you are all doing good! Sorry not a lot of stories this week! Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, October 5, 2014

week 69

Things were CRAZY this week! We had exchanges on Tuesday which was super fun BECAUSE my companion was Sister Andrada! She goes home in two weeks. It’s crazy how different it all was compared to back when I was in training! Shows me I really have improved! That was nice. Then on Thursday we find out that was have to move apartments! ASAP! Like they wanted us to move that day- we told them we couldn’t! Ha! We set it up for Saturday to move. But it was super stressful! We just moved in with the other Sisters here in Polangui, there apartment is for 4 Sisters anyways. But we go to move in and the apartment was disgousting. Sooo we had to clean that- which was super tiring. But now! Everything is done and moved in and cleaned. And its all good. And now we can work closer to the church and more like in Sentro which is safer. But it means we like have had to drop all our investigators and whole teaching pool and this week will be starting over from scratch almost. We kept a few of the really progressing people out in our old area but very few. So yeah things will be fun this week- literally going house to house. I LOVE TRACTING! Ha. Well I will after this week. We also had Zone training this week on top of everything. IT was super good and made me realize how we can improve our teaching by using members more. We have some awesome members here who are willing to work with us so its great. Then we watched the General Womens Conference this past Saturday. I loved it! It really had me thinking about how we need to be a TRUE disciple of Jesukristo! I am trying to change and do all that my Heavenly Father needs me to do. This week is like a start over and I am taking as a chance to really change and become a better missionary, following the Spirit is all I do. Pray for me that I have something to report next week ha and not just that we went from house to house with no success! Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Week 68

Hello po sa inyo lahat! So we had a challenging week but hey! That's what makes you more grateful for the good weeks... Ha positivity. But really- like this is the only time for the rest of my life that I can tract house to house and not be scared. So I am gonna love it! But we had a lot of less actives come to church yesterday! A lot of them for the first time in a long time. So that's great! Oh last monday we had a Family Home Evening that turned out amazing. We expected just like 5 or 6 of us there. It turned out to be a full house with like 20 members. It was so fun! We are hoping to do more! This week has been a lot of tracting and rain so yeah funnn times. One night, we just finished teaching this less active family that lives like at the end of a big rice field. Like imagine a long skinny road and on both sides just pure ride field for liek ever. But yeah we were leaving this family and its like pouring rain. And as we start walking it becomes a huge lighting storm. And we see it hit in the fields like next to us. And basically run for our lives. It was so scary. But funny to laugh at after. OH! And the funniest thing happened this week. We were crossing one of those awesome bamboo bridges and I was on the other side waiting for Sister Sorenson and all the sudden I hear I big crack sound... HA! She broke the bridge! It was so funny. She was so scared but yeah again- afterwards in was super funny. The people were all super nice about it... But yeah. I've always loved those bridge and joked how I would break one. Then yeah she did. Makes me kinda scared to walk on them... but there is no other way! (Don't worry it wasn't a huge fall where she broke it!) And then the last story- we were teaching this family last night (sunday night) and the little kids were the best. But me and Sister Sorenson were laughing so hard at what they said. The first
"Nakita ko ka kanina!" (HA! ko ka! I remember always saying that in the MTC and didn't hear anything wrong. NOW I do. HA!)
"Nagnood kami" (meaning like past tense)
SO yeah those Tagalog grammer things probably make no sense to like any of you but they are funny. Tagalog kid versions. So cute. I love that I'm not like that anymore! Ha. Anyways! Hope you are all doing good! namimiss ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Week 67

Well its been a great week! Sister Sorenson is so amazing and such a fun companion. Going around like two white girls is pretty funny here. We have some awesome stories but I won't share them now. This past week was great and a ton of members have been working with us. And for the first time we are like getting fed! ha. oh and i am learning to cook! I even cooked with coconut milk this week. Basically I am a true Filipina now! On saturday ESTEL and ESTELITO WERE BAPTIZED! It was super crazy before hand (we have like evacuation people because of Mount Mayon living at the chapel, so its kinda crazy there.) but it turned out so great. And they are so happy! They really were a prepared referral! If only all our investigators were like them! Then that night we had an appointment with this one family, but in the past the wife has never sat in so we couldn't teach. and the family was never complete. it would be the father with 1 kid or 2. And he seemed interested but just like ok lang. But this time we went and they were all there. All waiting. and we taught the best lesson about the Restoration ever!!! And they all were so interested and accepted a baptismal date! Like they really really seem interested! They really remind me of the Besmontes and how they were so prepared. The Enriques family is SO prepared. I am so excited to keep teaching them. So yeah that was our week. But really I have so many more stories. But yeah. Hope you are all doing good! Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Week 66

Hello! This past week has been great! I got my new companion! Sister Sorenson, from Wyoming! She has been here for a year now so she is great and its been so much fun this past week. We went to BYU the same year together and so we have a lot in common. Its fun. We had a great week too. We did a lot of finding (like always) and had some pretty funny stories. We had a new investigator come to church! We had picked her up because she was shy to show up alone but she loved it. And brought her little kids. She will be back next week too! I love seeing people so interested in the church. The Alpapara family is doing great and will be baptized soon :)! Umm oh ha. We had NO ONE at church yesterday. The attendance went from 180ish last week to 81 this past sunday. It is because it rained like so hard for so long. We woke upsaturday morning to rain, and it didn't stop all day. Then the next morning on sunday its still raining, and there is no electricity. SO yeah NO ONE went to church. OH how we need to strengthen the members here.... Kayang kaya! Siyang (too bad) for them because there was a great talk. This Brother spoke and read from 1 Nephi chapter 3. And people always focus on verse 7 right? He talked about verse 5. it says 
 And now, behold thy brothermurmur, saying it is hard thingwhich have required of them; but behold have not required it ofthem, but it is commandment of the Lord.
so yeah like we shouldn't be murmuring because of commandments! i liked how my companion put it- like we have commandments to help us! when we complain about following like we are making it harder for the lord to bless us. i encourage you all to continue to read the chapter and see the greatness Nephi does because of his willing heart. I hope you are all doing good! I am happy so yeah! Ha! Mahal ko kayo!
sister ianuzi

Week 65

SOrry! I have like NO time. Our pday is almost over! There hasn't been internet here all day until like now. So yeah! Gotta type fast. Our week was good. We found out my companion has like a foot problem so since then our work has gone down which is boring but oh well! Patience. We had an awesome saturday with a ton of baptisms in the branch (other missionaries and some 8 year olds) and then afterwards a Branch Activity. OH! We had an investigator show up to  the baptisms and he was really interested so that was cool and unexpected. The Branch Activity was super fun- just a family home evening. But a ton of people showed up. We had 3 missionaries here in the branch going home this week so the party was for them. The branch is trying really. Just needs help pa. We got transfer announcements and Sister Mercado is transferred. I am so sad. She has been a great companion (and taught me to cook awesome food!). Sorry no more time! Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Week 64

Hello po! It was a great week. We are really seeing progression in the area! On tuesday we went to Legazpi for zone conference which was super fun. We got to see a bunch of friends from the mission. And learned a ton. I really realized how if I want to see more success in the work I should focus on families. I remember how amazing it was to have the Besmontes baptized, and I want to have that again. We actually have a father and daughter who are really progressing right now. And have come to church many times. We thought there was going to be a problem, because we thought Tatay wasn't marrried. But found out yesterday that he is! (His wife doesn't live here though). We are so excited! They are really studying all that we are teaching them. It is so great. We also have another investigator progressing! He is SUPER DEVOUT CATHOLIC. Like the most I've come across here. He was in Seminary to become a Priest for a few years but stopped. But still really active. Oh and he is only 18. Ha. But he has A LOT of questions and of course this gospel has his answers. So he has been loving meeting with us. And I am learning a ton from teaching him because before we teach him we really do prepare a lot. I love it! He came to church yesterday and enjoyed it. This past week has been a ton of work. Work work work- in the rain rain rain. Oh rainy season- how I love you. Not. Anyways- I hope you are all doing well! OH and MERRY CHRISTMAS! It's now -ber month so its the start of Christmas season in the Pines. Super masaya! Ha! Mahal ko kayo!
Sister Ianuzi

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Week 63

It was a good week. we are really seeing progresison in our investigators and like we are just doing goodfinally. we have some amazig investigators. like Alpapara. its a dad and his daughter. the daughter is 12 and ready for binyag but we are waiting to rty and get them together. tatay is finally showing progression. hes come to churc h2 weeks in a row now. and then there is Angelo- super super catholic. they have a HUGE saint in their living room (its really weird to teach next to it) and he had a ton of questions like almost debating. but when a member testfied to him it like stopped him. since that lesson he has been sooo progressing. we really thought he'd go to church yesterday but he didnt. we are going back tomorrow. oh! mount mayon is on level 2 alert. haha does that scare you that im next to an active volcano? i think its cool.... anyways we can see lava like flowing out from it. and a ton of smoke. but level 3 and up is when its like bursting and stuff. but yeah bc its like active its superrr hot. and solike it rains a lot to like counteract the heat. andddd i dont have an umbrella. it broke a few weeks ago. so i have been going around like a wet dog all week. sis mercado trys to share hers but then i feel bad cuz like then she gets wet too. id rather just me. but yeah now i have a cold. dont worry i bought an umbrella earlier. its my 8th one in the mission. bad luck talaga. 
im upset about you not picking me up. i had expected you would this whole time. but like i realize its such a short time period. so yeah im upset but ill get over it. it will be good to see grandma and grandpa too. i love you both! have a good week! oh! JB looks so big! thats crazy hes like my height! i was shocked! hes no longer my little brother... :( i miss you! 
mahal ko kayo
sister ianuzi