For all the wonderful things.

THANK YOU.

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Grateful for people who love my brand of photography and to those who appreciate all the work I put into it --

Chichi featured me in her Favorites folder over at FB. She wrote:

Aileen Siroy is my #1 favorite photographer. For one, she is to be blamed for my addiction to photography now. She encouraged me to take a camera and take a photo once a week. She authored the 'Creative Lens' project encouraging us to always go for it.

An Aileen Siroy photograph is always a masterpiece. If photos are a reflection of what she sees and how she feels, then for sure, in Aileen's eyes, life is beautiful.

And that is the reason why she is #1. Because, Yes, she always takes the perfect shots. Tanan mo gwapa gyud through her lens.
.. plus she is a stunning beauty herself.

Chichi is one of those people I admire. She's loyal, brilliant, and has the most amazing heart. And she takes awesome photos, too! Thank you, Chi! :)

Charm left me a message at my Facebook page with a link to Jasmine Star's page:

hi aileen, a friend suggested me this link and i just thought about you...philippines' jasmine star. :=>

That's a big big compliment! Jasmine Star is incredibly talented! Thank you, Charm. :)

Jenny S. met a friend of mine in California. She sent me a message and told me about their meeting (in part):

She mentioned your name and immediately i said, i know you coz you are famous and im a big fan.
i admire your photography works Ms. Aileen.

I am not famous, but thank you. :) It is very heartwarming to receive messages like this. Jenny takes fabulous photos, too! Thank you, Jen! :)

And then there's Dee who included me in her list of inspiring women. She wrote over at FB:

CHOOSE who you look up to, CHOOSE well who inspires you. I am thankful for these girls who inspires me, Aileen Siroy, Chichi Bugash-Abadingo, Ragen Stevart, Jopie Pestillos-Quijada, Liza Pestillos-Ocat, Rachel Joy Florentino.

Hurray for Beautiful, Talented and Smart Women!

This made my heart swell. Dee is an inspiring woman herself. And her photographs are as inspiring! Thank you, Dee! :)

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More reasons why I am grateful --

Blissful weekends with family.

Seeing old things with new eyes and having new appreciation for them.

The sound of raindrops.

Being invited to be a member of Pinoy Travel Bloggers. Such amazing people there! Thank you, Marky!

Being able to travel - near or far. My travel blog is already a dot com!

The twins turning 16.

Organic fruits and vegetables from our backyard. And lots of beautiful flowers.

Letters, postcards, and pasalubongs. It's heartwarming when you are remembered.

Quick FB/twitter/email messages.

Updates about my godchildren. Happiness!

A pretty laptop bag that's perfect. Thank you, CBB.

Friends who run to me for comfort or advice.

Friends who love to see me whenever I am in Cebu.

Future trips and adventures.

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Photo: From Mom's garden.