29-03-2009 Sunday
a fraction of my direct family dropped by - a total of 80 people..
just kidding - around 20 - pediatrics and geriatrics.
nearby is the local beach. we went and they swom and i watched
and made pictures and took video scenes.
going back we passed a local tyangge(market)and bought
something for dinner. My sis-in-law prepared linarang(tamarind
soup fish) and i prepared chicken divine.
Sumptuous meals followed. And good news..they loved my chicken
divine. I loved the linarang.
We were having fun that evening. All my teenage nieces(this make
me feel older) present that evening were rehearsing a video clip of
"Poker Face". I video again the finished version. All in all it was
perfect to me!!! But the most important part of it, we were having fun
fun and it was the most needed bonding time with me and each
other.
Love to see them having a good time to remember years from now.
30-03-2009 Monday
Today, i went to the city on a motorcycle with my brother Nestor.
The traffic scared me to death. Obviously, i survived it.
I am Gaisano Metro right now shopping for what to wear tomorrow's
graduation day of my niece and nephew. This Thursday is another
graduation day again of my other nephew. I planned to bring them to
a fine restaurant after graduation.
I bought some "panugons" also called presents :-) like tawas tapol,
t-shirts, nail polish, slippers and a duster.
The wonder of this mobile telephone is you can make appointment,
agree and disagree over something miles away. Well, my best friend
Fe and Judith agreed on going a trip to Bohol next week - to > >
Chocolate Hills. I just wanna check if they really are chocolates!
a fraction of my direct family dropped by - a total of 80 people..
just kidding - around 20 - pediatrics and geriatrics.
nearby is the local beach. we went and they swom and i watched
and made pictures and took video scenes.
going back we passed a local tyangge(market)and bought
something for dinner. My sis-in-law prepared linarang(tamarind
soup fish) and i prepared chicken divine.
Sumptuous meals followed. And good news..they loved my chicken
divine. I loved the linarang.
We were having fun that evening. All my teenage nieces(this make
me feel older) present that evening were rehearsing a video clip of
"Poker Face". I video again the finished version. All in all it was
perfect to me!!! But the most important part of it, we were having fun
fun and it was the most needed bonding time with me and each
other.
Love to see them having a good time to remember years from now.
30-03-2009 Monday
Today, i went to the city on a motorcycle with my brother Nestor.
The traffic scared me to death. Obviously, i survived it.
I am Gaisano Metro right now shopping for what to wear tomorrow's
graduation day of my niece and nephew. This Thursday is another
graduation day again of my other nephew. I planned to bring them to
a fine restaurant after graduation.
I bought some "panugons" also called presents :-) like tawas tapol,
t-shirts, nail polish, slippers and a duster.
The wonder of this mobile telephone is you can make appointment,
agree and disagree over something miles away. Well, my best friend
Fe and Judith agreed on going a trip to Bohol next week - to > >
Chocolate Hills. I just wanna check if they really are chocolates!
Fredje,
you look amazing with your hair or rather with your "no-hair".
Tell the barber i will sue him.
here is another update Fredje. Again, kindly forward them.
Monday naar Bohol. can't wait for my warm chocomel.
31 March 2009 Tuesday
It is graduation day for my niece Janine en nephew Vince.
They were in white toga. We came late en it was difficult to find those.
Blame it on the toga. Instead they found us. Good thing i didn't wear
my white karate get-up.
It started at 3 P.M. and ended at 7 P.M.
I was getting bored na. Politicians took the stage and delivered their
speeches. My sis Inday whispered, "there is an election coming up,
that's why!" "My god, tell them to do their campaign on their own time
not mine" as we continued dipping our chicaron(uitgebakken spek)
with vinegar.
01-04-2009 Wednesday
Jantine Wignand is a 9-year-old Dutch girl who yearns to make
children her age or younger happier in any which way she could. She
saved her school allowances and bought some nice toys+school
supplies for her fellow unprivileged children living in another country.
She also happened to be my good friend's(Rowena)neighbor.
And that's how i came in the picture.
Today, Fe and I went to Pasil and visited the
underweight/malnourished kids. We distributed Jantine packages and
with the sum of money i also recieved from my officemate with a little
addition from me, I donated it to the children of Sto.Nino Parish
special for the malnourished kids of Pasil. It was a tiring day but very
rewarding.
02-04-2009 Thursday
Another graduation day and those politicians we saw last Tuesday
were again taking the stage with the same exact speech.. Good thing i
have my jigsaw puzzle with me.
03-04-2009 Friday
Today, Bimbim(my bro's daughter) delivered a baby girl named Twinkle
Bernadette. I have to rush them to the hospital..
you look amazing with your hair or rather with your "no-hair".
Tell the barber i will sue him.
here is another update Fredje. Again, kindly forward them.
Monday naar Bohol. can't wait for my warm chocomel.
31 March 2009 Tuesday
It is graduation day for my niece Janine en nephew Vince.
They were in white toga. We came late en it was difficult to find those.
Blame it on the toga. Instead they found us. Good thing i didn't wear
my white karate get-up.
It started at 3 P.M. and ended at 7 P.M.
I was getting bored na. Politicians took the stage and delivered their
speeches. My sis Inday whispered, "there is an election coming up,
that's why!" "My god, tell them to do their campaign on their own time
not mine" as we continued dipping our chicaron(uitgebakken spek)
with vinegar.
01-04-2009 Wednesday
Jantine Wignand is a 9-year-old Dutch girl who yearns to make
children her age or younger happier in any which way she could. She
saved her school allowances and bought some nice toys+school
supplies for her fellow unprivileged children living in another country.
She also happened to be my good friend's(Rowena)neighbor.
And that's how i came in the picture.
Today, Fe and I went to Pasil and visited the
underweight/malnourished kids. We distributed Jantine packages and
with the sum of money i also recieved from my officemate with a little
addition from me, I donated it to the children of Sto.Nino Parish
special for the malnourished kids of Pasil. It was a tiring day but very
rewarding.
02-04-2009 Thursday
Another graduation day and those politicians we saw last Tuesday
were again taking the stage with the same exact speech.. Good thing i
have my jigsaw puzzle with me.
03-04-2009 Friday
Today, Bimbim(my bro's daughter) delivered a baby girl named Twinkle
Bernadette. I have to rush them to the hospital..
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03-April-2009 Monday
Trip to Bohol calls for getting up reaall early.
My brother Nes brought me to the pier at 6 A.M.
Already were Fe, Yuri and son Jericho waiting for us.
Soon after we saw Judith trying to find her way in the crowd. Wow,
how can u miss her. She was wearing a flaming orange shirt with
Holland printed on it and a hat also Holland printed. She wanted to
go in style.
Coin fishers were already canoeing on the water.
The vessel Santiago de Bohol is a nice, clean and spacy.
Fe and Judith ordered some noodles..and we were reay for the
whole day.
We took a nap and two hours after we were already in Tubigon,
Bohol.
Hired a V-hire for 3T pesos. Mr.Driver was our Mr.Tour Guide too.
First stop was Sagbayan Peak. I made it to the top. The view was
breathtakingly lovely. Halfway was the Butterfly Dome. It was just a
small protected garden but nice and educational enough.
Then came the Chocolate Hills iterinary. My main goal.
If you really want something you have to work for it. This saying is
true.
Because when we arrived, you just can't pick what you've came for.
There was this long steepy stairs, it almost touches the sky.
I had to do it..i wanted these chocolates.
Luckily there these "pause balcons" where you can catch you breath
for a while before you go to the next level.
Every pause we took(what else)pictures :->
Then we reach the top. The almost 8th wonder of the world is all
worth it.
I was so proud of myself that i have made it to Choc Hills.
Needless to say, the sight, the view is heavenly and you can't just
keep wondering how on earth they, these hills exist???
Why are they unique?? What was their real story that they kept from
us??
My friend Fe, told me, that sometime ago, she came across an article
was it on t.v.(nat.geographic) or magazine, that these hills, this part
of the world was one big basin. These hills were actually under the
water centuries ago. It sounds amazing and mysterious. I guess we
have something here to search/research or to google at.
The climax of the trip was Loboc Riverboat.
We had a ride on a riverboat and native buffet while our live band
was playing our song. Wonderful. There you will experience the
beauty of nature you almost thought didn't exist anymore. Children
laughing, swimming, boasting each other they can dive better than
the other.
I saw a one woman doing her laundry by de bank. What a simple way
of living. Who needs washing machine? We were surrounded with
towering green mountains. There were 2 waterfalls too.
The food being served was fresh and tasty. To sum it all up.. I had
the day of my life!
Then it was going home time. WE MISSED SANTIAGO!!! THE BOAT!
SANTIAGO DE BOHOL.
We got stranded in Tubigon. The only consolation was the
ever-punctual full moon. We walked down the boulevard looking for
dinner under the moonlight. The next trip to Cebu was at 12 midnight.
The town was asleep except for a few bakeries open, there was no
ATM(geld automaat) in sight. There was this Ihaw-ihaw(barbecue)
corner, bought one whole chicken on a stick for P150(about 2.50
euro), hanging rice and pan de sal.
Hours later we went back to the pier and boarded Santiago. We were
already sleeping when it left the pier.
It was still very dark when we reached Cebu. We decided to just stay
on board till the break of dawn. At 6 AM our Santiago love affair came
to an end. We decided to separate ways. Judith, Fe and I took off.
And Yuri and Jericho did just the same. Took a taxi and left the pier
although with sleepy eyes but still we were an experience richer.
I was still dreaming of my hot chocolate..hills.
Trip to Bohol calls for getting up reaall early.
My brother Nes brought me to the pier at 6 A.M.
Already were Fe, Yuri and son Jericho waiting for us.
Soon after we saw Judith trying to find her way in the crowd. Wow,
how can u miss her. She was wearing a flaming orange shirt with
Holland printed on it and a hat also Holland printed. She wanted to
go in style.
Coin fishers were already canoeing on the water.
The vessel Santiago de Bohol is a nice, clean and spacy.
Fe and Judith ordered some noodles..and we were reay for the
whole day.
We took a nap and two hours after we were already in Tubigon,
Bohol.
Hired a V-hire for 3T pesos. Mr.Driver was our Mr.Tour Guide too.
First stop was Sagbayan Peak. I made it to the top. The view was
breathtakingly lovely. Halfway was the Butterfly Dome. It was just a
small protected garden but nice and educational enough.
Then came the Chocolate Hills iterinary. My main goal.
If you really want something you have to work for it. This saying is
true.
Because when we arrived, you just can't pick what you've came for.
There was this long steepy stairs, it almost touches the sky.
I had to do it..i wanted these chocolates.
Luckily there these "pause balcons" where you can catch you breath
for a while before you go to the next level.
Every pause we took(what else)pictures :->
Then we reach the top. The almost 8th wonder of the world is all
worth it.
I was so proud of myself that i have made it to Choc Hills.
Needless to say, the sight, the view is heavenly and you can't just
keep wondering how on earth they, these hills exist???
Why are they unique?? What was their real story that they kept from
us??
My friend Fe, told me, that sometime ago, she came across an article
was it on t.v.(nat.geographic) or magazine, that these hills, this part
of the world was one big basin. These hills were actually under the
water centuries ago. It sounds amazing and mysterious. I guess we
have something here to search/research or to google at.
The climax of the trip was Loboc Riverboat.
We had a ride on a riverboat and native buffet while our live band
was playing our song. Wonderful. There you will experience the
beauty of nature you almost thought didn't exist anymore. Children
laughing, swimming, boasting each other they can dive better than
the other.
I saw a one woman doing her laundry by de bank. What a simple way
of living. Who needs washing machine? We were surrounded with
towering green mountains. There were 2 waterfalls too.
The food being served was fresh and tasty. To sum it all up.. I had
the day of my life!
Then it was going home time. WE MISSED SANTIAGO!!! THE BOAT!
SANTIAGO DE BOHOL.
We got stranded in Tubigon. The only consolation was the
ever-punctual full moon. We walked down the boulevard looking for
dinner under the moonlight. The next trip to Cebu was at 12 midnight.
The town was asleep except for a few bakeries open, there was no
ATM(geld automaat) in sight. There was this Ihaw-ihaw(barbecue)
corner, bought one whole chicken on a stick for P150(about 2.50
euro), hanging rice and pan de sal.
Hours later we went back to the pier and boarded Santiago. We were
already sleeping when it left the pier.
It was still very dark when we reached Cebu. We decided to just stay
on board till the break of dawn. At 6 AM our Santiago love affair came
to an end. We decided to separate ways. Judith, Fe and I took off.
And Yuri and Jericho did just the same. Took a taxi and left the pier
although with sleepy eyes but still we were an experience richer.
I was still dreaming of my hot chocolate..hills.
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07-April-2009 Tuesday
Suddenly i realized that my days in Cebu are numbered.
To be precised - just one more week.
Ohmigosh, i have to make things happen and faster!
Wednesday, i must see my niece's show together with The Velvet Band
at Sunflower Disco City.
Sunflower offers a wholesome entertainment where you can enjoy the
sounds of yesteryears and also of the present tunes. When they played
Designer's Music i stretched my legs. They stretched their legs. Soon
we were like teen-agers again dancing to the beat of the disco music
provided by Junalou. Yeah, that is my niece!!!!
And of course by the rest of the members of the band. We ordered
crispy pata, spicy chicken wings, calamares, even french fries etc. We
had a grand time. And we stayed till 2 in the morning.
Koreans, anywhere you look there are plenty Koreans roaming around
the place/city. They have their own restaurants, massage parlor,
KTV'S(video karaoke), supermarkets, apartments etc.
Thursday be checking the shopping malls for more sinugatan(presents)
like slippers, ensaimada, caronia nail polish, tawas, papaya soap, magic
sarap mix etc...and pictures of Bohol+Dumaguete+Pooc have to be
developed. It has to be an-hour-service.
On the way out of the mall i came across a couple of display wherein
they sell swarovski crystal jewelries. Those bracelets are just adorable
and they are not even expensive so i bought about a dozen for my
friends back home. I bought "Cebu" t-shirts too.
11-April-2009 Saturday
Today is bonding time. Children of my bro's and sis up to age 9 are
heartily welcome to come along to children's playground down the mall.
My bestfriend Fe and son, Jericho came along also.
Went to park mall but were required to wear long-sleeved shirts and a
pair of socks. Those shirts cost P350 a piece. And if you come with a
batallion of kids you better do just NOT that.
So we went further to SM city shopping mall. They only required to wear
a pair of socks. note from Oom Fred : And That's All You Wear >???
Off we go!!!
The kids had a time of their life. Did they try all the amusement
machines?? Yes, they did! To complete it all we went to Jollibee.
On the way back home they all dozed off..sleeping like angels.
Heerlijk, what a rest!
12-April-2009 Sunday
Judith fetched me up in Pooc, Talisay. My bags were all packed up.
After those heart-breaking bye byes with my family and friends Judith
and I proceeded to where else the SM city. There we met Fe, Yuri and
Hannah(teen-age daughter of Fe and Yuri and my godchild). Judith
wanted to treat us to a nice lunch. We could not decide where. Would it
be the food court? But i have been there much too often. Chinese?
Naah! Thais! i shouted and that was unanimous. Tom Yum soep is a must.
That evening though i was still full,Judith and Jerry treated me to
Magellan's landing, an euro pub and restaurant. We ordered 2 grilled
lapu-lapu (fish) and sizzling tangigue (great fish).
What if i am going to tell them i am extending my stay till Wednesday,
what will i get for tomorrow on my plate? Hahahahaha! Well, Thank you
Jerry, thank you Dith! I really enjoyed my stay with you guys.
13-April-2009 Monday
I don't have to fly till 8 o clock this evening. What is left on our agenda?
We had enough time to go swimming at Bahia Beach Resort. And we did.
What is nice with Bahia is that it is such a cozy place. It is not that big
though. They have this sea water running into their pools. It is not that
commercialized as the rest of the resort in Mactan. It is such a relaxing
place. And it is suitable for kids too.
Jerry and co. go there regularly to play cards and in between take a dip
in the pool. That way they maintain their tanned-look.
Judith told me that there is a karaoke machine at the other side of the
pool. I can't believe it. You can't struck your luck twice but we just did.
We went and soon the whole pool were listening to our version of ABBA,
The Carpenters, Neil Sedaka etc. Alas, we ran out of P5 (5Peso) much to
other people's relief.
It rained that evening. And that reminds me that it had rained too when i
arrived. But in between of my stay, it was hot and sunny and dry.
This has a familiar feeling for me. When my mother was still alive she
cried watching me returning home and cried seeing me leaving. But in
between we had wonderful moments catching up each other's stories.
Could it be?... well, i got the message mom. I miss you too.
Suddenly i realized that my days in Cebu are numbered.
To be precised - just one more week.
Ohmigosh, i have to make things happen and faster!
Wednesday, i must see my niece's show together with The Velvet Band
at Sunflower Disco City.
Sunflower offers a wholesome entertainment where you can enjoy the
sounds of yesteryears and also of the present tunes. When they played
Designer's Music i stretched my legs. They stretched their legs. Soon
we were like teen-agers again dancing to the beat of the disco music
provided by Junalou. Yeah, that is my niece!!!!
And of course by the rest of the members of the band. We ordered
crispy pata, spicy chicken wings, calamares, even french fries etc. We
had a grand time. And we stayed till 2 in the morning.
Koreans, anywhere you look there are plenty Koreans roaming around
the place/city. They have their own restaurants, massage parlor,
KTV'S(video karaoke), supermarkets, apartments etc.
Thursday be checking the shopping malls for more sinugatan(presents)
like slippers, ensaimada, caronia nail polish, tawas, papaya soap, magic
sarap mix etc...and pictures of Bohol+Dumaguete+Pooc have to be
developed. It has to be an-hour-service.
On the way out of the mall i came across a couple of display wherein
they sell swarovski crystal jewelries. Those bracelets are just adorable
and they are not even expensive so i bought about a dozen for my
friends back home. I bought "Cebu" t-shirts too.
11-April-2009 Saturday
Today is bonding time. Children of my bro's and sis up to age 9 are
heartily welcome to come along to children's playground down the mall.
My bestfriend Fe and son, Jericho came along also.
Went to park mall but were required to wear long-sleeved shirts and a
pair of socks. Those shirts cost P350 a piece. And if you come with a
batallion of kids you better do just NOT that.
So we went further to SM city shopping mall. They only required to wear
a pair of socks. note from Oom Fred : And That's All You Wear >???
Off we go!!!
The kids had a time of their life. Did they try all the amusement
machines?? Yes, they did! To complete it all we went to Jollibee.
On the way back home they all dozed off..sleeping like angels.
Heerlijk, what a rest!
12-April-2009 Sunday
Judith fetched me up in Pooc, Talisay. My bags were all packed up.
After those heart-breaking bye byes with my family and friends Judith
and I proceeded to where else the SM city. There we met Fe, Yuri and
Hannah(teen-age daughter of Fe and Yuri and my godchild). Judith
wanted to treat us to a nice lunch. We could not decide where. Would it
be the food court? But i have been there much too often. Chinese?
Naah! Thais! i shouted and that was unanimous. Tom Yum soep is a must.
That evening though i was still full,Judith and Jerry treated me to
Magellan's landing, an euro pub and restaurant. We ordered 2 grilled
lapu-lapu (fish) and sizzling tangigue (great fish).
What if i am going to tell them i am extending my stay till Wednesday,
what will i get for tomorrow on my plate? Hahahahaha! Well, Thank you
Jerry, thank you Dith! I really enjoyed my stay with you guys.
13-April-2009 Monday
I don't have to fly till 8 o clock this evening. What is left on our agenda?
We had enough time to go swimming at Bahia Beach Resort. And we did.
What is nice with Bahia is that it is such a cozy place. It is not that big
though. They have this sea water running into their pools. It is not that
commercialized as the rest of the resort in Mactan. It is such a relaxing
place. And it is suitable for kids too.
Jerry and co. go there regularly to play cards and in between take a dip
in the pool. That way they maintain their tanned-look.
Judith told me that there is a karaoke machine at the other side of the
pool. I can't believe it. You can't struck your luck twice but we just did.
We went and soon the whole pool were listening to our version of ABBA,
The Carpenters, Neil Sedaka etc. Alas, we ran out of P5 (5Peso) much to
other people's relief.
It rained that evening. And that reminds me that it had rained too when i
arrived. But in between of my stay, it was hot and sunny and dry.
This has a familiar feeling for me. When my mother was still alive she
cried watching me returning home and cried seeing me leaving. But in
between we had wonderful moments catching up each other's stories.
Could it be?... well, i got the message mom. I miss you too.
