Saturday, March 6, 2010

Aliw's Life Begins at...



10, 20, 30, 40? It's up for you to know and for me to find out.

Have you ever wondered about the meaning of your name? Or have you ever asked your parents why they picked that name for you when you were born? If not, then it's time to inquire or ask uncle Google about it.

As a child I was so curious with my name and my parents gladly explained that they took it from the Christian dictionary that we have at home. So I scrambled to find that dictionary and was happy to see the result of my quest. It says, Aileen is from an Irish origin and a term for Helen which means 'Light'.

Few weeks ago, a good friend of mine celebrated her natal day in the presence of several wellwishers. Fortunately, she's one of those persons I have known with a lovely name. (Just don't mind the Visayan equivalent of some words below.)

Aliw al´iw n. consolation, comfort v. to console, to comfort.
n. entertain v. 1 to interest, to please, to make fun for: maglibang, lumibang, makalibang, libangin, mag-aliw, umaliw, makaaliw, aliwin; 2 to provide entertainment for guests: umistima, istimahin.

Aside from being the best in all these aspects, she continues to inspire others with her simple ways. Praying for a more grace-filled years ahead of you sister.

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I really thought that my quest would end that day. Yet it hasn't.

Let this be my aim each miraculous day among all others. "To live with abundance and joy as I connect with the light and create powerful intentions."

5 comments:

aliw said...

hi leen... was so impressed with your artistic abilities - how you took pictures and put it together with its light and shades. Your blog even made your presentation more beautiful!
thanks so much leen... your one of God's gifts to me.
best regards to tony! God Bless!

japang said...

congrats, aileen for a job well done!!!... at this point i wud like to commend ur effort in creating an artistic surprize for Aliw. Indeed, you've given her a good starting definition of "life begins at...". As I am impressed with your work, I won't wonder how much wud it be for her....
PS: If i'll be married... give me one mpeg such as this ha?, heheheh. More power to you, to the celebrant and to the entire circle! God bless

japang said...

hi leen, congratulation for a job well done! At this point of time, i wud like to commend your effort and dedication in creating an artistic work for Aliw. Indeed, you've given her one meaning of the phrase "Life begins at...". Catching her beauty at her best during her special day and giving it life on your work is but just awesome... More power..!!!
PS: you'v made urself a potential movie-maker for my wedding event, hehehehe. God bless :)

leen said...

hi japang (^_^)am truly grateful for the appreciation. if you think I have passed your standards (^^,), I would be honored to chase you around when you say I do.

leen said...

hello liw, gifts are meant to be shared (^_^). glad to be part of your life too.

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