Igorot Affection, part 2
February 16, 2010My Gremlin joins the recent evolution of Igorot affection.
"Mama, we bought you some flowers!" the Gremlin said when he met me with a hug on Valentines Day.
According to his dad,the Gremlin chose the stem of red rose and exclaimed "Mama will love it!". Of couse I did. I actually expected it, having been a routine from my husband. I have an Ikea glass vase where I gather these flowers I receive to dry.
Of flower giving, two particular occassions were pretty special because I received them not at home, and both were in my previous job, thirty kilometers away from my husband.
On my birthday in 2008, reception called me saying I need to sign a package. I went down, only to meet my husband holding a red rose, ready to whisk me for a lunch date. I blushed as surprised. I have to say sorry to my colleague who cooked food for everybody to share in the office for my birthday, I left them to celebrate minus me. I joined the Gremlin's dad at Thai Chi who skipped work awhile, drove 30 kilometers for my birthday! (Btw, of course officemate M is one sweet lady cooking for my birthday!)
So who says Igorot men are not romantic?
2 COMMENTS
we're passionately very romantic from the inside
ReplyDeleteHhmmm...I think it's not in the region; it's in the person.
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed by the personality of Igorot people. I ventured Sagada once and always frequent Baguio during my leave. I believe the Igorot people represent our being Filipino: hardworking, resilient, lovers of nature, and always smiling.
You're lucky, Bevs, for having a loving family.
Happy Valentine's Day.