Transition

Life has been kind. 

 I felt the need for change and it did happened. I changed job and hopefully tomorrow i will have a new pass to begin my working life again. Pt has been almost two weeks since i married myself home; sleeping and seeking a noble job. 

TODAY, i have finally given in to welcoming a new job, new life new time and embracing the transition is never easy.

I am suffering from colds… ;c God, may your will be done. AMEN

Steam Boat

Steam Boat @ Clarke Quay

China town is one of the most visited places in Singapore. The classic facade of chinese commercial estates, temples, and the sumptuous Steam Boat keeps tourists from coming back. I had my share of trying the pouplar steam boat with my friends Jonjie and Cleto while waiting for Jonjie’s girl friend’s flight.

Must try when you go Singapore.

Indonesia Day Out

Confused

           Thoughts, are passing by my mind. Quite unsure of where it would be heading; unfamiliar and uncertain it may seem, I would say that Im a bit confused. Distracted by the changes of day to day, I just hope for a brighter tomorrow comforted by the warmth of smiles and embrace of the people loving me.

Bad Day

Forgot where I put my phone ;c So this is the feeling of not having a mobile by your side (sigh)

Philippines: Bus Tragedy

A single act of evil deed does not spell a nation. I don’t see the logic of cursing the filipino people and worst even questioning their pride with regards to their citizenship for last monday’s tragedy. Such an irrational way of thinking. The sin of Juan is not a sin of Pedro. However if we follow this line of thinking perse, can anyone tell me then which among the nations of this lovely earth is clean enough to claim their purity… If none, is it logical enough to ask why one should to be proud of their nationality? Let us think outside of the box. What may had happened is a warning for us. A sign that we must change our ways. I do not appeal for anything else neither to condone what bad has been done. It has been a dfficult times for both the  Philippines and Hong Kong people. Let us not feast for the unfornate circumstances. Rather strengthen our faith through prayers and good deeds that we can surpass all evil not only as a nation but as brothers and sisters for us to live peacefully in this earthly paradise God has blessed us with.

MYSH”,)

Tests

I have this friend which we shall name John. I met John in a flight last February from Singapore heading to Cebu City, Philippines. He was my seatmate then. It all so happened when my uncle complained the unlikely smell from where he was seated. The flight attendants eagerly resolved the concern. It was were our conversation started. The ‘who i am’ and ‘where am from’ followed.

Our flight was packed of stories one would certainly not talk with a stranger. We chatted from the time the airplane take off through the run way of Changi Airport till it finally touch down. John gave up his seat on that said day to give way to our ‘kabayan‘ a domestic helper catching for a flight to Hong Kong via Manila. Thus, we became seatmates and friends eventually.

I have known that John is happily married and has 3 daughters. First, the eldest followed by a twins. His wife is currently stationed as a nurse in a state in U.A.E.  Just recently, he shared his most challenging story.

My this friend’s childhood sweetheart added him in Facebook. For the record, their so-called childhood story was supposedly against all odds until it ended when this girl we shall name Sarah thought that my friend John was running out of all the excuses to meet her for a date (the ex-lovers where a hundred miles away then since Sarah pursued her tertiary education in a university in Manila while John stayed in the province). The long  distance relationship failed. Sarah married one of the University Officer and bore off-springs. After seven years of John’s waiting for their separation, John met his now wife. The invitation from Sarah paved the way for John to know that his long time childhood sweetheart had separated with his husband. Sarah’s husband committed adultery. He housed his mistress in their family condo and finally decided to leave Sarah with their children.

Such fate made John tremble and started thinking the what if’s of clinging to the long suppressed feeling. One night John gave me a ring seeking for my opinion and so i told him:

Maybe the fire is rekindling yet for many reasons, it has long died half a decade ago. Think of today. The what you have, and what you are living for before Sarah pass on you the message. Is she worth than the important persons you have in your life now? The earthly cravings can pass. Maybe for a year or two both of you will enjoy reminiscing the years gone to waste. But the years after would be an unending battle. A battle for yourself, your wife, your children. Are you decided to swerve to another way?

John take my advice and had successfully passed the first test. After a week john told me that his wife suddenly wanted to call things over. He did not have any idea where the hell it was coming from. He just conveyed that a few days back, he was so busy playing ball and haven’t had the time to harvest his plantation in Farmville (a preloaded game in Facebook). Further, a plan to transfer to U.A.E was not realized instead prolonged due to some circumstances. I hurriedly cut him off, the memories of his story flashing like thunder in my head. He quickly assured me that he remained faithful to his beloved wife and Sarah is but a past for him. Thus, he sought for my advice and so i tell John:

We may not know were the trouble is coming from. Hold on to what you believe is right. Follow what your heart desires for only our hearts can know how to reach a place called home. Don’t let things slip away without fighting the battle most especially when you know in yourself that it is worth every trouble. Tests are not as it may seem unless we deal and overcome them.

Worth every scars

At some point in our lives, there comes a time where everything just goes by as if like the falling rain… you can’t just stop them all from falling… you can’t just stop them from taking its own course.Whether you stand still under the rain or the heat of the sun, nothing can put this world into a halt even for a second.

Letting things as they are, does not completely mean giving your own consent. Sometimes, you just do not have anything to do with it. Even you put all your strength, even your life, it can not contra.

I remember the cards that i have drawn out of the tarot when i querry for a thought that is lingering in my mind right now… The card reads:

Self acceptance

Music

Divine Timing

 I do not subject myself to this crap. But for all the things that is happening in me and to this world am living, I might as well wonder the encrypted message.

As I could vividly remember the lines from a special someone, and so Iqoute: “Maybe God has other plans for me…”

I could say that the past half decade of my life ,  was a time well spent with a special someone and if ever God will give me another lifetime, I wouldbe even grateful to have it back. Maybe in the course of life, we undergo trials and undertakings making us more human and enable us to experience life as it is. Like the best things in life are learned the hardest way, I would always dare to learn it with you. No matter how many bruises I get from it. Mind you, you are worth every scar.

-Chiaran Haimes-

Decisions

Life gives but only so much.

For all these, Learn and  never stop believing.

Dream and never quit.

Aim and only aim high.

Be thankful.

Cherish every soul you meet for you may never meet again.

Listen and be sensitive.

Play and play hard.

Laugh your heart out and cry as much as you can.

Breath in.

Breath out.

And atlas pray and intentively  follow your heart.

For where it leads you, only your heart knows the vastness it can go.

Piyups sa SG

Fiesta sa Jaro

I reckon the celebration of the fiest of Our Lady of the Candles. 

The day starts with a Eucharistic celebration at Jaro Cathedral. People from all walks of life, come together for their offering, saying their own personal prayers and giving thanks. I could vividly remember a crowd lining like ants walking  forward the house of God to worship.

As the clock starts ticking to 11 o’clock the streets are full of foot traffic. 

A wife cuddling her small little child  hurrying to catch up the shade of the tree.

Lovers holding hands endlessly loitering along the Jaro Plaza.

Students chatting endlessly buying peddlers’ goods.

These are few memoires of the happy times during Jaro Fiesta tsk tk so sad waay ko sa picture for 2010^_^

Genting, Malaysia

Can’t wait to bring my family here”,)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

December 25-27,2009

Reth and I hopped off late the 25th of December to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 We stop over Johor Bharu and take our lunch @ VIVO restaurant.

 Then we began our journey off to KL (another 6 hours drive from JB)

 Here is my souvenier photo taken by Reth at the footsteps of the Petronas Tower.

Ang usa ang pinaka malanding hayup sa balat ng lupa

Ang usa ang pinaka malanding hayop sa balat ng lupa”,)

Company Uniform

Whoah! at long last we settled for a new set of company uniforms. After so many designs, malay, chinese, and filipino staff finally meet in the crossroads! Thanks God!

Half a decade

Time is of essence to almost every creature in this planet.

LOST

Ssssssssssiiiiiiiiigggggghhhhhhh

 
i dunno where or even how to start what…
tsk tsk tsk
the cunning silence makes my mind pause
and think of nothingness

maybe this isn’t a day for me to write
but any how i feel like doing it
or maybe just wanted to over do it
tsk tsk tsk

maybe on this mood i can share
more of me
what is drooling inside me
how i longed some things to just happen
in any way i wish

a drastic change of air  i bet
made me just to sit here hitting the keys
L O S T
puzzled.

AMK, Bishan

With pakas Gelyn @ AMK Ave 3

Angeli, Gelyn n Mysh

                                                                                                                 Carmen, Mysh, Gelyn and Breachelle

@ Bishan Park

With sister angeli 

AJ’s Visit

Last May 1st i have a veryspecial visitor.

His name is AJ.

We strolled and just enjoy each other company.

Here’s a picture of him:

Working Time

On Acceptance

Fear of losing someone is not the absence of courage but of of acceptance op letting go of all the good and bad memories you have shared through the passing years

supah fwends

 Meet my supah fwends

Lady Bar

Toto Tres

Dating

This is my valentines photo taken by my beau 

We had lunch at Shakeys SM City and enjoyed each other’s company.

p.s.

Thank you for the flowers”,)

xoxo

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New Year 2009

Welcome 2009

We hope this year will yield us good harvest and bountiful blessings”,)

All the best!!!

hear… hear…

Tetanus

Got a text from mom instructing me to verify if Rodolfo Peres was indeed confined in Western Visayas Medical Center. I hurriedly grab the phone and dial the hospital’s line. C O N F I R M E D. My uncle opol is under grave condition. I rang mom and told her the bad news. My uncled suffered from tetanus. He is under 50/50 condition.

My mom knew of this from an officemate who texted her that she was called over the radio. Sigh too bad.

That night we check on his condition at the hospital and bought the necessary medicines needed. The meds were on high doses that every time he breathe, it seems he’sgonna lose it.

The bad news was conveyed to his relatives in Canada and all were bothered.

Not so long, before the mid day, mom received a call from my uncle’s wife that uncle opol’s condition was already severe and he might pass away any moment. Mom with my sister Angeli ran to the  hospital but before they arrive, uncle opol passed away;(

It was apalling to realize that it has come to this. Apparently, it was the best for him rather than to live like a few weeks long and suffer the agony of pain. Recalling hid lived life, his bother told that uncle opol was once given the chance to chose between going back to Canada or marrying. And he happily chose the latter which bore him seven children. Seven children and a wife who will long for him forever.

May the soul of Rodolfo Perez rest in peace…AMEN

wAttA thUrsdAy rUsh!?.

I woke up by the ring on my phone. It’s 7:30 a.m. a little too early to rise. Yet I fixed my bed and started my day lay-outing invitations of my tita scheduled to be wed  15th of this month. I don’t have anything in mind on how or what the design should be. It seems that am running out of time. 7, 8 , 9 . . . 15 the big day.

After a while I decided to take a bath and dress up. I went to Atrium. Strolling like a child, I am looking after my footsteps just as maybe  i could see the perfect wedding invite for my tita. Not a hundred steps, I reached Atrium and headed directly towards school supplies section. I have the agony on deciding which of which to buy so i buy both (too bad; especially I have a budget constrain issue on this. sigh). An hour and a half had past, and finally I have some stuff for me to start”,)

Back home, trying on with my designs, boarders came. My concentration destructed, I worked like a log. The weather might have also affected my stamina (It was announce early today that Iloilo is at signal no. 1…). There was a knock on the door and I knew it was him. I am LATE again for our date [(good thing my beau is so understanding. . . hmmm (at at some point in time) let me clear that ;p].

Instead of dinning at Max’s to celebrate our anniv, we ate ‘lutong bahay’ vegies. My beau and I were so full we felt like sleeping. We sat for a couple of minutes and started commemorating our anniv. We visited the fav brand of his; Lee at SM delgado and bought a his reserved shirt. DRIZZLING, we ran hurriedly to ride a jeepney to SM City.

FYI: Since the time I meet this MY MAN, all he knew was LEE and Guess brand which spells Q U A L I T Y “,). iNDEED JUST LIKE HIM.

Our first stop was Mr. QUICKIE, we checked whether they could arrange for the sole of his leather shoes, unfortunately, no size was available. With our shrugged shoulders, we hop through shopping units for their red tagged on sale. He stopped over a store while I explore the goods at the department store. I picked two tops; an office wear and a beach inspired one. As I looked around, I saw no shadows of him, Thus I take a tour. Once. Twice. Thrice. My feet ached so bad that i can’t stand no longer. I sat on the porch at the ladies shoe department until i received a text message that He was looking for me. Thanks to technology.  It is so hard to find a person even in a 500 sq. m. area dur to heavy traffic, etc. At long last he found me. We decided to refresh ourselves. At first, both of us were uneasy, tired with mixed emotions until the food was served. There are some things which are best left unspoken.

He drop me off to work and peacefully parted ways”,)

My work day is just starting…5, 6, 7, ’till the newspaper is done

wAttA thUrsdAy rUsh!?.

The Journey

We know what we want…
We certainly have the picture of it…

 Yet as we go through the journey, we struggle and sometimes find ourselves lost in the midst of nowhere. During these changing times, we must learn to be steadfast, stand still and draw strength from deep within.

ACCEPTANCE, FOCUS and DETERMINATION are but mere words without practice. Go on and move forward toward what you have ever dreamed of and you will see that the road is never that far”,)

Singapore Experience

I hurried my way off from our office, a few walk away from my place. It was almost 4 o’clock in the afternoon and i have yet to pack my things to catch up with my 8:20 flight. I had two luggages, a suitcase and a hand bag. All set, i waited for mom to arrived from Pototan; our hometown, to take me to Iloilo Airport at Cabatuan. There were few drizzles that we ran tip-toed to the shade going down the cab. I had cold feet checking in for the thought that carrier might be delayed again or worse stranded due to the prior week’s report. Good thing, everything went well except for a short delay. The pilot maneuvered the plane with much enthusiasm. I arrived in Manila 11:00 p.m. safe. I transferred from terminal 3 to Terminal 2 via shuttle bus which cost me P20.00. I seated to the passengers lounge where all juans stayed while waiting for their trips.

Luckily, I met a schoolmate in my high school years. We chatted endlessly ’till she knew that her tita had landed a few hours ago in terminal 3 and not in terminal 2. We bid our good-byes and gave each other a good luck hug. Another fellow offered a conversation. He was from Dubai and is on a trip with his two children to attend the burial of his wife’s father in Negros. Another face smiled asking if it’s ok for her and her boy friend to sit beside me. After a few exchange of words, I had known that her name is Sonia working as OFW in Taiwan and came to meet her boyfriend in person for the first time. They were together for a couple of months. Her boyfriend a seaman was so quiet and shy. A moment later, Berna, my college colleague arrived with a jacket for my trip. I am so fortunate to have meet all these people a’least i had someone to share the waiting time in the wee hours of the day. Berna treated me with a delightful meal coupled with a lot of chitchats”,) geeeeh i was so full that i all my senses awaken. I almost forgot its already 4:00 a.m. and i the check-in counter is now open. As I waited for PR 508 bound to Singapore, I came across a Malaysian who visited Manila on a business trip and a fellow filipina going to Abu Dhabi.

At Changi Airport, I gave my embarkation card to the immigration officer, got my things and happily met Mitch Grejaldo, a college friend staying in Singapore for almost three years. We posed for a number of times at the airport’s edifice and hired a cab to my auntie’s place.

I unpacked my things, had a warm shower and ready myself for my first day adventure at Singapore. Mitch took me to Sentosa where i enjoyed the rest of the afternoon. We visited Imbiah Terrace, The Merlion, Merlion Walk, Sky Tower, Underwater World, Butterfly Garden, Siloso, Songs of the Sea and had dinner at the calming view of the food stalls at Palawan Beach. We take lots of souviner photos; each unveiling its storiesto be told.

My second day is a Sunday. we hear mass at St. Vincent Church and met with my other aunties at the Lucky Plaza. After lunch, Mitch and i

24th of September my Auntie and cousins arrived at Changi airport. Mitch And I came over to fetch them. We had ice cream while waiting for

their two other cousins from the Philippines. We started our day shopping at Sim Lim square where you can see all gadgets and techs of the modern world. We stroll and stroll and stroll. It was all about walking that some of us complained tirelessly. Indeed Singapore it best travelled by foot. We drop off Botanical Gardens, Orchard Road for more shopping and finally decided to have dinner at Clarke Quay. The place is so posh. We had supper at Lotus Grill. They served good food though it really cost too much. We ended our day at the Raffles Hotel where we sip the world reknowned Singapore Sling. Dosed with a little alcohol the group fused on which way to go hopping off the bus. After a 30-minute walk we reached the hotel alas and snoozingly slept.

The next day, we went to Singapore Zoo. We checked our relatives if they are being fed  the right way (bwahahahaha jokingly). We went to Chinatown, Vivo City, Sentosa and ended our day dinning at Palawan Beach. We sat together conversing the experiences we had, Laughing, giggling.

And so soon we left our footmarks at Singapore”,)

Manila, Manila

May 1st…mom and i packed our things and went straight to Cabatuan Airport. Our flight was bound Manila to fetch my aunt whose trip apparently was delayed…Believe it or not it was my first trip via plane (and to think am already 22 years old, better late than never they say”,).

We went straight to the hotel to unpack our things and rest for a while. After which we headed to Baclaran church and later stroll to explore factory goods sold outside the church.We take a look at their sales and bought a few for ourselves. Hungry, we went to Mall of Asia to recharge. There, we met up with my college friends at went for a get together with some other schoolmates at Starbucks, Greenbelt. We chitchats over a coffee and merrily went home around past the hour of ten.

May 2nd…we rented a taxi to fetch my auntie at the airport at not so long enough the three of us were bonding already.We shop, dined, and bridged the time were apart with exchange of stories and endless laughters.

Soon we left Manila and went home to iloilo.

B O R A C A Y I S L A N D…my 8th visit",)

I’ve been to this ISLAND which many people call as their haven of relaxation for almost a couple of times. Maybe its my 8th visit last April 12-14, ‘08 yet every visit is incomparable to the first, the second and so counting my coming back.

Day 1

This time i’ve packed not only my swimmming gear and summer attires but also secured a sumptuous viand and picka picka for the long drive. For almost a week of planning what to do and what to wear my friend and i jump off to Boracay for a weekend at the break of dawn; April 12. We were accompanied by my father to the bus stop half past 3 o’clock in the morning. Excited as we are we rode a different bus (sigh). We take off ilo-caticlan trip quarter to 5 a.m. The bus was full that we were left to sat on a stool my butt ached so bad,. Good thing we had stop over so that i could stretch every now an then.

We arrived caticlan jetty port almost 11a.m. my partner with one of our common friend sat waiting for us. They were relief from waiting for another hour. We hurriedly bought our tickets and rush our way to the boat. We were like children lining up with glittery eyes, cant help but see the paradise that awaits us. And so this is it. With the rushing of the waters, breaking into the island’s shore, we finnaly arrived. We took a motorcycle ride to LMs resot. We had an hour of unpacking our things that our stomach growled for hunger. We had lunch at CASA PILAR. They served well done crispy pata, native chicken ‘binakol’. We also had chapsuey. T’was worthwhile. After the sumptuous meal, we slept for about 2 hrs to recharge our energy for the rest of the day.

We got up and ready ourselves for a feel of the beach. With our swim suits on we enjoyed the waters. We watched the sunset. We posed for our photos to be taken. We let go od the things we worry about. This time we only had so mush fun and relaxation in our minds. We take advantage of  the massahe services of the locals and lay down against the sand. We went back to the cottage and fill our hunger. We shared with the resort owner the ‘estofado’ we brought and the four of us happily dines together.

Day 2

We woke up almost 7 in the morning. We took a bath in our place and went to Mang Inasal to have our lunch. Again we were so full that we wanted to sleep yet we do not want to let go of the chance to strol along the serene place od Boracay. We looked for merchandises the ysold and walked our way to take souviner photots. Krisha and I decided to stay af the beach front of Boracay Regency. She was busy takinf photos while i can’t help myself but to sleep under the heat of the sun. So for an hour i was there, while the teo of our companions went back to our place and take a nap.

46 minutes past four we reched our place and git ready for another fun swimming. We had a sip of beer and our chips. We untiringly watched the beautigul sunset before us and made our own personal wishes.

Our local friend treated us for a rooftop dinner. She introfuced her partner who apparently was a common friend of our friends. What a small world, indeed people go in circles",) Our dinner was exciting. Knowing new a face. We had beer near the seashore and enjoyed the cold summer breeze. We shared stories and exchanged smiles. NO WORRIES… ONLY PURE JOY!

DAY 3

We woke up a lottle early. I prepared coffee for breakfast. The weather was not on our side. Heavy rain pured, with thunder and lightning. I almost thought we couldnt make it back home. On the other hand i felt nature would also want ud to stay the way we wanted to extend our vacation. But our leaves are over and we MUST get back to work.

And so we went back home taking antique-iloilo route. We had stopped over in Barbaza where i got a very special present. It was something that i wish could last a lifetime",) Around 8p.m. Krisha and i arrives safely in our home",) 

F O U R Y E A R S A G O

F O U R      Y E A R S      A G O 

While we were conversing earnestly I felt something strange and was guilty about it. so i decided to leave. I called my mom infront of thea and joseph to make up reasons that i need to bring the key of the small cafe i used to own. (te lusot eh. gindul ong da man ako 2 pagwa) I hurriedly ride the ’sikad’ bwahahahhaha bahala tanda jan basta nagsikad ako asta sa highway sa Iloilo Supermart. kabuhay mag agi ang taxi mung y man jeep. Joseph asked me to stay since the clouds were getting dark and twas about to drip. hard headed, i went my way home.

During our class, one afternonn…

dats how we started texting each other.

from that day onwards ungko sends messages every 5 o’clock a.m. (baw gapangyangaw gid! hahaha) raway gali kung na sanay kaw dun noh? pag untat na text kankon gnapangita k man..

Summer Spree

A few days from now and i’ll be off to spend a summer spree vacation with my love and two (2) profound friends of my life. I have been counting minutes of every hours each passing day…

Count  5… Count 4…and now only three more days…

Soon enough along with the sunrise…We will carry our things..And enjoy the rest of the trip…

THE PROWESS OF OUR MINDS

"They say your mind can make or break you" - i have heard this line from an acquiaintance and was struck the moment the words come in to my mind.

 It’s as if my brainn had leaped to where it was, affirming such statement. Indeed, she was and still is, RIGHT.

When we were little kids we were taught to dream high. Think big and reach for our goals. We were never taught to fail but rather how to stand up in every trials we may encounter. From then and onwards, we have framed our minds to be able to withstand life’s turmoils and unwanted circumstances. We do not take failure as a reason for not wanting and aiming more…

As we live our lives, came our adolescence; we take time putting together the small pieces we have had in preparation for our future. Chosen a degree and enrolled ourselves to the prestigious university in town. Soon we graduate and leave the portals that had equipped us with tools we need to have.

As in my case, I had chosen to be employed as one of the administrative officer in a daily publication in our region for more then a year nearing two now. I am committed to a my boyfriend who is  leading to a vocation most unlikely of the majority. We have been together for more than three (3) years and thankfully still counting(",)

Taking our story, i confess that my mind for the past has been clouded with a lot of apprehensions and what ifs… I even took a number steps closer  before when we had our first date. I confronted him of a number of things… jumping to a crucial topic than just simply enjoying the jest of the first times… I was far more concerned of the future… of the what will be’s… forgeting to savour every moment there is. Hence, like my clouded mind, our relationship had gone through that dark and rocky road where my the cloud on my mind had casted its shadows.

I could say that for so many atimes, the light that radiates in side of me had flickered from the winds that blew beneath. Struggling and yet remains to be lit. What i have been through is nothing… incomparable of what is to come. Hence, i am very proud to say atleast i have made it through and still is fighting for my one great love. I believe… and so be it

For the moment, i am more than happy to share my thoughts. my convictions.  And with that in mind and heart I shall continue to live. Full of spirit and vitality, came along that unexplainable joy i am experiencing. If i had only settled to crying my heart out during the days I am expected to be, I would not be as happy as i am today.

I"ndeed, she was right"… What you have in mind, greatly affect the person you are. So be careful of what you think. As for me, i shall and will continously think of being happy with him.

Hear the drums beat!

The short and long hand of the clock points to number 12. People in the household busy themselves creating noises as we all welcome the year of the rat. New year, new life!

They say that what you on this first of each year shall radiates to the rest od the calendar days. Indeed the folks are true. As merry as we celebrated the first day so are the days of the first month.

January in the Philippines signifies the start of a long list of festivities. Among the highly celebrated od all is the feast of Sr. Sto.

"SINULOG"  Pit Senior!!!

Every third week of the month, Cebu with Aklan (Ati-Atihan) simultaneously, celebrates Sinulog. The commemoration od highlighed by the fluvial parade at the waters of cebu and a procession in the afternoon followed by a high mass at the Basilica Minore de Cebu. People from all walks of life, light their candlesticks and dance to the Sinulog beat. and for the 2nd year i attended the merrymaking with mom dad and angeli",)

"Dinagyang" Hala bita Iloilo, Viva Sr. Sto Nino"

In the last Sunday of January, ilonggos give honor to the Sto. Nino. Jaro Cathedral is flooded by a number of devotees not only from naighboring regions but the rest od the world as well. Aeucharistic celebration every hour was done to accomodate a huge size of devotees.

A showcase of ilonggos’ talents is very evident in its "Dinagyang Festival". the parade of colorfull custumes matched with the exquisite presentations from the contesting tribes left the audience in awe making them look forward to more of next years event. Private and Public entities in any way they could, take part in making the merrymaking worthwhile. Some give out food for free.

I even met a fellow from cagayan de oro. He has been witnessing the fascinating event for almost 13 years now. This is his own way of thnking Sr. Sto Nino for the blessings showered him.

OOoooppppssss!!!! I almost forgot. Having attended these, i also discovered my long lost fondness taking pictures…") fyi my shots were accomodated at the front page of our newspaper! (whaaaa insi man gid tikalon ah hikhik)

well, just hope for all the best to come:) 

wandering into this life’s trail

it's been quite a long while since i happen to have time to sat down unto this old porch with the cold breeze blowing my hands brushing my hair and my mind wandering into distant thoughts.

could this be reality? my subconscious mind argues but to its own self. i never have imagined i could have gone this far; far to where my childhood dreams had envisioned myself tewnty two long years before.

i have gone through the innocence of my childhood years, the adventures of being a teenager, the bitter sweet experiences of an adolescent, and yet to know what is like to be a real adult.

now, i have a job of my own and a carrer to pursue. a partner and a relationship to keep on fighting for. a family and a home to protect.

it seems that through the years i've been struggling to win life's battle strong willed to reach my dreams…yet as the years passess by…and daily endeavors take me to test, i find myself looking at a corner asking myself if this is really the road i want to take or had i only taken it due to circumstances? could my dreams have driften along?

wherever life's road may take me, i pray that god's will be done and that he may send me his angel to help through that when its my time to leave this world, i could held my head up high becausei have been a good example of my ownself, child to my parent, sister to my siblings, partner to my better half and friend to the many others who i happen to meet in this world.

i wish myself after i have had this important reflection to make good and be better each time of day.

Dumaguete

 i was so excited, my heart jumped for joy when i got the text message from my boss that the burreau manager in bacolod had requested my presence to help her out in our circulation project in Dumaguete. Yeppeeey! this sound a lot of fun! 16th of this month, a rainy sunday afternoon i carried my luggage to the port waiting patiently for the next trip off to bacolod city. weesam express  fast craft arrived the port of bacolod at about 1640. all passengers went down dripping.

i headed to sm city to chill out for a while for it was too early  to go straight to the hotel room and lock  yourself to boredom…and so i go window shopping (what a penniless dude i am) giggles.

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love

Love is best felt rather than described.

It is more than the joys painted in the eyes of a lover who has gotten his first kiss from the thin red lips of his awed lady…It is but heavier  than the dripping rain caused by a low pressure or a passing typhoon…It is likely that rays of the rising sun in the midsummer, bright and inviting, tempting almost everyone to enjoy the summer breeze…

ironicaly, though i have typed some of my thougts of how love is, words are not enough to suffice its real meaning. at some points, love is better expressed more than words that our mouth utters.

comments

comments are statements made by other people to another. it may come in many different ways. positive comments boost one's confidence and self-esteem while negative comments could either make or break a person depending on how the latter would confront on an issue.

there are those tactless set of junk who just keep on popping out stories as if they are woven with the exact minute details, however, hiding the genuine fact. there are those who just make such remarks to hurt other people's feelings for it is where they find their so-called 'joy' and 'comtentment'. but who are they to leave one? they are just so bitter themselves that they want to spread this contagious disease of commenting to other people's soil rather than helping them toil.

many people will surely tell you want and how to do things as if they've perfected life itself.

live your life the way you wanted it. it is but only YOURS anyway.

smile

a simple smile could brighten one's day. having a good aura for the day, ables to you touch other people's lives without you noticing it. so before you even start your work, smile ",) it makes you look wonderful…