Snowbirds Living in the Philippines : Celebration of Life( via Photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 3

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Celebration of Life( via Photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 3

This is Part 3- a continuation of celebration of life in memory of my wife, Macrine J Katague via photos ( 2003-2011):

Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii Vacation, with Ditas, Nick and Baby Carenna, 2003

Macrine 67th Birthday Party, Chateau Du Mer, Marinduque, March 26, 2003

Bonding Time with some of the Nieva Clan, Eastwood, Pasig City, 2003

Dinner Dance, Marinduque Association of Northern California, SFO, 2004

Butchart Gardens Tour, Victoria, BC, Canada, 2005

Dr. D'Wanie Katague Gregorio,MD ( my niece) visit to Marinduque, 2005

Marinduque International, Inc Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2005

In Front of the Fairmount Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC, Canada, 2005

University of the Philippines Chemistry Alumni Golden Jubilee Celebration, 2005

Macrine's 70th Birthday Party, Chateau Du Mer, Boac, Marinduque, 2006

Macrine and I helped in the distribution of Goods to Victims of Typhoon Reming in Mogpog, Marinduque, with the Bishop of Boac and others , 2006

Invitation to our Golden Wedding Anniversary, Boac, Marinduque,2007

Macrine and I chatting with Congressman Velasco during MI Medical Mission Dinner(hosted by him) in Torrijos, 2011

Macrine enjoying buffet dinner during MI Medical Mission, East Point Hotel, Boac, Marinduque, 2011

Meanwhile, enjoy Roy and Rosemary version of Hallelujah and theme from Cinema Paradiso

The six elements of Grief from my David Kessler Grief Counseling Workshop are as follows:

1. Community- Surround yourself with supporters and friends

2. Continue and Connect with your love one-via photos and other memories

3. Grief does not have to Define You

4. Threat yourself as your Best Friend and Kindness

5. Do not compare your Grief to Others

6. Count your Wins- Reading, blogging, Gardening or taking a shower is a win!

Romance By Anton Rubenstein

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Joys of Retirement

I have been retired from USFDA since 2002. At first, I feel I have lost my identity as an individual or have lost my contribution to society. However, within a few weeks all these feelings were gone. It started when my wife and I started baby sitting one of our grandchildren. As some economics professor states: "Your children are your capital investments, but your grandchildren are your profits. That is why you love your grandchildren more than your children". I really agree with the statement. Retirement also gives you lots of time to do things you like to do, such as your hobbies and of course travel. In my case, I turned my hobby of gardening and landscaping into a small business in the Philippines. This endeavor was planned about five years before 2002. That year my wife and I started construction of our retirement home in Boac, Marinduque , Philippines. The next year we built a beach house, followed by a Conference Hall two years later. Needless to say, planning and executing the landscaping was a challenge and very enjoyable. With the help of local labor, I not only enjoy the time gardening and landscaping, but also help improved the economic situation of the province by providing work and jobs to the local residents. With plenty of time, I have engaged into two specific activities as follows: First, I created a website for my small business. By trial and error, I created and design the website, www.chateaudumer.com I have never been a computer nerd or expert. But with plenty of time and patience, the fruits of my labor could be enjoyed if you visit the website above. The second activity, I have not done before was to utilize on-line activities, such as shopping, paying bills ( save you stamps) and playing computer games in the Internet. I really enjoyed playing duplicate bridge on line. You play with players all over the world and can chat in between games. But be careful, you are not spending too much time in the computer. It is very addictive. With a lots of time, my wife and I devoted more time on our favorite humanitarian project. For the last 15 years, we have been involved with medical mission to the province of Marinduque. For details please visit the website: www.marinduqueinternational.org As a summary, the joy one gets on retirement is very specific for an individual. Some enjoy their free time by learning new activities, getting involved with humanitarian projects or spending more time with their grandchildren. Others hate it, since they missed their former jobs and co-workers. Others with no children still enjoy retirement by traveling, turning their hobbies into business or more community involvement. Of course those that retire and hate it, is believe to die earlier than those that enjoy their retirement years. So, plan your retirement as early as you can. The happier you are on retirement, the longer you will live.