A Child's Smile!

Most of us especially the not so young ones know the song "Smile" by the great Nat King Cole. The song goes like this: (Sing with Me!)

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

This song has a very positive meaning but sounds quite hard to apply to children. I don't think I could ever force my little one to smile even though his heart is aching. Certainly, that would be very hard for him! It is almost always impossible for a child to put on a fake smile. What he feels he simply shows. Indeed, a child is the most sincere person in this world. His humbleness, sincerity, and innocence make him uniquely adorable! His face reflects his heart. When he is sad, he cries to express his unhappiness and when he is happy, he gives the best smile ever! Take a look at Andrew's smile! He is one of my little ones and he is extremely happy in this stolen shot!
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Summer is back

Summer is back! I bet most of you are perspiring right now even if your air-conditioning unit is set at its coolest. Surely all people from tropical countries like the Philippines can now feel the heat of the summertime! The sun shows a lot and it feels so hot! Everyone now looks forward to the forthcoming long vacation this Holy Week. Well, I and my family will surely go to Laiya Batangas where the best white beaches in Luzon can be found. Why go to Boracay when we can also enjoy just as well here at Laiya, San Juan?

But it is always important to do early reservation for any of the best beaches in town. We actually do booking some 4 months before summer vacation. It is hard to get confirmed booking during the peak season. If you do last minute booking, you surely will be in trouble of finding a good place. Chances are you will end up in a public pool or beach. So it is always necessary to book ahead of time. We've learned a lot from previous mistakes so we don't want that to happen again.

So you folks, where are you gonna go this summer. I added one video here to show you a sample of one good beach in Laiya, Batangas. The white sand, the clear water, and the serenity of the place are very encouraging. I hope you can find a good beach such as this.