[...] name is Toni. I chose to write about happy thoughts on Happy Nest because I am passionate about positivity. I am [...]

[...] happy to announce that blogger Toni Platon-Tiu of Wifely Steps has agreed to blog for INQUIRER.net, and that we’ve launched her blog Happy [...]

Hi Tony… I miss eating ice candies.. especially of the flavors you’ve mentioned.. avocados and mangoes.. Faith, Hope and Love complete my days.. They are the name of my kids… U2’s Walk On encourages me to go on each day…. Call me GenRe and these are my happy thoughts..

Hi Toni! I’m Nonie. I also love to eat ice candy. Sayang, nobody seems to be selling ice candy in our neighborhood nowadays. I like the different shades of green from the leaves of different plants. It has a calming effect on me. That’s why I have a potted plant on my study table, my office table, kitchen sink, center table, side table, and even in my laboratory.
I enjoy reading your blog!

Hi Toni!
If even half of the Filipinos would just be like you I definitely would have second thoughts on migrating.

Thank you very much for the “Happy Thoughts”, Toni. Thanks too to your husband for the illustrations that accompany your happy thoughts. It’s a grace when people like you could ‘discover’ that you could create something beautiful for others to read and learn from. I’ve shared your “Happy Thoughts” with loved ones and friends.

In my office are several Mangrove Seedlings. I can hear the waves… they create music from the sea. God bless you.

Hi Toni,
You have a great talent in creative writing and your life’s perspectives reflect on your articles.
Keep on writing and maintain your blog.
I am from Toronto and hoping if you could connect as well in a leading Filipino newspapers here, so that you can impart as well, Filipino values and cultures to the youth of this great city of Canada.
I am connected to a big Filipino community. I graduated in a leading Philippine universities. And now working in a leading bank in Toronto.
You may contact me thru my e-mail address for further communications.
Be passionate and be positive in going globally, as well.
All the best for the coming New Year - 2008.
Sincerely,

Rommel

Hi Toni, I love your inspiring and positive messages. Can I copy them to share to my friends?

Hi ate toni! this is precious, your cousin here. I stumbled upon your site..and wow, ang galing mo! Keep it up..

by the way, do you have a multiply or friendster? you can email me back na lang.

Hi Toni,

Are you related to my friend, Lauro Platon, Jr? He was my barkada and schoolmate at UP in the 60’s. I believe he was from Romblon.
I now live in California.
Can you pls respond to my e-mail address.
Thanks.

Joe Datuin

hi ms. toni….thnaks for sharing to us ur happy thoughts…..its a great help…….can i share this on my facebook?

take care..and congrats…

Sure, spread the happy words! Just give credit is all I request. Thanks dear.

hi toni,

this is my first time to visit your blogs. and glad to tell you that i love reading it.. definitely i will always be around.. i love your positive thinking mindset!

Very interesting and inspiring blogs/articles… Job Well Done!!
Could you please check the article “Life Lessons from Karate” published 12-14-08 of Sunday Inquirer Magazine: http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view/20081214-177923/Life-Lessons-from-Karate its about teaching/learning martial arts to kids.
Hope you like it to…
Mabuhay and Merry Christmas!!

hi toni! i am bambie, based in riyadh, saudi arabia. i love to read happy nest, so simple thoughts yet gives you so much comfort, thank you, you inspire me.

hi, toni! i guess i need a lot of catching-up with your blogs:) i stumbled in your “who’s your peter pan?” @ happy nest and now i’m hooked! hope it’s ok with you if i’ll add a link in my multiply your site as my way of sharing to friends the lighter side of life - simple happiness is just around the corner we barely noticed. God bless:)

hi ms. toni,

i really love your articles too.. in fact, i have shared it to my friends..i love it! As what Alice Walker quoted, ““Deliver me from writers who say the way they live doesn’t matter. I’m not sure a bad person can write a good book, If art doesn’t make us better, then what on earth is it for.” your articles described who you are as a person i think. usually, as some particular article interests me, i moved to knowing the writer/author first for what they are writing is most reflected from where they are coming from

Hi Toni! I always look forward to reading your column and enjoy taking time to ponder on the insights. It inspires me everyday and helps me see the the brighter side of things. Also, I want to ask for your consent to share your articles with the hope of uplifting spirits of other people. God bless you!