Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Japan Earthquake

Hi Bina and Max,

Today I've decided to write you both letters, because we move homes too much and I'm not good on paper trails. Although I've made you both email accounts several years back, I don't get to do that as much as I'd like. I guess that's what happens when I don't get a reply (and how could you, you're only 7 and 4!), so I decided today will be different. I hope someday when you read these letters you will know more about our life together, and how mine has changed for only the better because of your existence. I don't even know at what age you'll both come to read or appreciate this.

Anyway, there was a huge earthquake that hit Japan. A big wave called a tsunami (about 23 ft. as I heard, which is about 4 times the height of your Dad) swept over some parts of Japan. I used to go there a lot, and my former co-workers in the Airline still do, so I'm worried about their safety. Many people in Japan have passed away, are sick, and are still missing. I see parents carrying their children in their arms. I cannot imagine ever going though this kind of helplessness, because I fear that I may not be as physically strong as I am resilient.

I hope this horrible fate does not befall the Philippines, because sadly, I don't think we have the finances to bounce back (in 3 days, Japan has already poured in almost $400B for the disaster relief)--we can't even clean up Smokey Mountain (I'll take you there sometime).

People are scared about radiation, I'm scared about all of this catastrophe's after-effects. It seems like God is mad. I hope he sees you both and remembers that there are angels in this world, still. In fact, you both wanted to change your nicknames to Angel Cake (Sabina) and Angel Kisses (Maxine) since last week, so I hope He finds that as adorable as I do, and maybe change his mind about his wrath.

I also hope that the Japanese will stop the dolphin killings, because people say that this is nature's way of getting even. I'm sad today because I don't want the world to end. My time with our family is still too short. We have more adventures together. You're both still asleep. Yesterday, you were at your Pops' house while we were at a big meeting, and you played with Sushi (their white teacup pomeranian), who is so lamog because of your hugs.

Anyway, I posted a video of the tsunami below, which should hopefully remind you that our problems are sometimes trivial in the grand scheme of things. Enjoy your time in this world because it is all fleeting. I love you, girls.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Sabina's Walks (Part 1)

My 7-year old has walked in runway shows, and has a ton of tear sheets in BC. She would've had more fashion shows, but I didn't have time to bring her to casting calls in the US. Actually, she has a meeting with the modeling agency of Dakota Fanning when we go back to LA.

Anyway, here's a lovely one that she did for the line, Saurette (which I adore):

That face is too cute for words!
Some guests were: Tisha Martin Campbell (loved her in Boomerang!) with her husband, Duane Martin and son, Xen
Hairspray's Marisa Jaret Winokur
And of course, Cedric the Entertainer! With my other love, Maxine (who is still a bit shy to join shows)