It's an old song that I would belt out on every videoke session. I feel so high whenever I sing this song. Maybe because it comes from deep inside of me.

Before we got married, I was just plain in love. But several years into the marriage now, I realized that romantic love can take on a different form when you nurture it. When before i couldn't see myself doing the things i am doing now as a wife, and a parent, i'd like to think i have changed a lot. And my closest friends can attest to that.

I thank God for allowing me to be at the Luneta Ampitheater one fine January day; taking part in organizing a social activity so relevant it merited the presence of the President of the Republic. That was the day when my life started to get entangled in the political map of the country. That was the start of my career as a soldier's partner. The rest, as the cliche goes, is history.

I want the world to know I am a happy, fulfilled person not only because i have an understanding, loving, responsible husband and adorable children. I am fulfilled because now i know what it is to be loved, and to love unconditionally.

To SSgt Federico R. Garcia, Jr.--- happy anniversary.