Janaila Kirsten Hipe Santos

Contrary to what most people think, no... the baby in the picture is not me. The resemblance is quite uncanny, though. I guess it's because we belong to the same family tree.

People, meet my niece Aila. She's going to be three months old on September 13. She's my first pamangkin and the first apo of my parents. I swear to God, this kid is going to be spoiled rotten! Haha.

I guess most of you will think I'm a really bad aunt for saying this but... I haven't yet seen her in person. =( When I visited my sister in the hospital after she gave birth, nursery visiting hours were over. I tried visiting again early in the morning but me + early morning? Nah... it doesn't add up.

So there.

In the three months that she's been living and breathing in this... pathetic destitute errr... in this world, all I've seen are pictures of her sent through email and MMS by my sister and brother-in-law.

I hope I can see you in person soon Aila. But y'know, your aunt has issues with your lola and I can't (yet) come see you during weekends when they all go to visit you. Aside from that, your aunt has major issues period. =(

I am trying my best to do something about it but most of it is beyond my control, really. But don't worry... I promise to make time for you... I'm just waiting for some piece of really good news that will make everything better for everyone. You, Aila, will be the first person to benefit from it. =)

Everybody tells me you look like me. Even my sister and brother-in-law says so.

Ooohhh... what a lucky kid! Hahaha.