My first time to join this year.

I really miss doing this weekly but because of my busy schedule I had consistent lags on posting. I sure hope that some of my LPmates still remember me and hopefully would care to visit my entries in the coming week.

Anyways, here is my entry for this week.

The string of a burning candle reminds me of so many things, but there’s one thing in life that can metaphor this burning candle perfectly and for me this remind me of LIFE..

Life that at the beginning sparks so bright and will continue to flourish till you age and till the strand burn-out and dies.. 

Ang Paa..

Maraming nagsasabi at naka experience na makaamoy ng paa di ba?

May paa na amoy bagong ligo dahil sinabon nila ito ng husto at meron amoy alcohol dahil nglalagay siya nito para di siya mapasma at ang pinakakarumaldumal ay ung paa na amoy patay na daga dahil sadyang mabaho lang talaga ang kanyang paa! Lol! “:)

Pero alam niyo ba na meron akong paboritong paa na lagi kong inaamoy dahil sadyang nakaka-addik!

Eto ang cute na paa ng aking mahal na anak na si Aj..

Pag aking inaamoy yun ay  para akong nakakaamoy ng candy o kaya ng polbom kaya araw-araw ay nilalanghap ko siya at kinikiliti!

I really want to join the LP this week. That’s why I’m here! Lol!

And here’s my entry..

Only here in the Philippines will you see this kind of scene.

“Mandarame” as they call the penitents in Pampango dialect.

This ritual is being practiced every year during holy week in Pampanga, Philippines. A painful practice that’s usually done to show to the public (and to God) their repentance.  The “mandarame” prick their skin at the back with a blade or broken glass and strike their back with a sharp whisk to gush blood from it.

I can say that this ritual is now being recognized internationally and many tourists usually visit the Philippines (specifically at Brgy. Cutud ) to see this  yearly event.

More litratong pinoy here.

This is the bridge near our office. I shot this photo a while ago after we’ve taken our lunch. 

This is actually a newly renovated bridge going to the mega dike dam. Maybe some of you may ask what a mega dike is? Well, remember the Mt. Pinatubo eruption last 1991? Lahar and mudflows gushed thru the lakes and rivers of Pampanga, Philippines that caused many towns to vanish literally. Mega dike was then constructed to prevent anything so hideous like that to happen again.

Anyways, see this second photo? Sad to say the waterway underneath the bridge is full of garbage! A usual sight in the Philippines. Tsk Tsk..

This week’s theme – GUSALI or BUILDINGS

Here’s my entry for this week.

Actually, these photos are borrowed pics from my boss’s HK and Singapore trip last year. I really don’t have any photos available for this week’s theme that’s why I decided to grab these two and post it here. He was also kind enough to approve my water markings as well. Lol!

Anyways, these are the places that I wanted to go first before  I’ll go anywhere else. Why? Because they are Asian countries and based on my boss‘s experience they are one of the coolest shopping havens near the Philippines island. 

Anyways, I hope you like my so-called entries and you can view more here.

Finally, I was able to blog and post my entry again for this week’s LP.

Here it is…

This photo was taken last month when we hiked the mountain to Mount Samat (Shrine of Bravery). We we’re inside the cross (the very top of it) when I shot this picture. Such an awesome site isn’t?

This photo truly shows the garden that God has created for us. But the sad thing about it is people tried to destroy this garden. Can you see the bald spot of the mountains?

Can you spot the heart?

Amazing sight isn’t? When I saw this view, I can’t help but sigh… it’s like the heaven is opening to shower more love in this world.

And with that I want to great all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day in advance!

XoXo..

Time to look for some online college courses.

This week’s theme – CHOCOLATE

I love chocolates to the highest level! lol! But of course, I only have to choose from those yummies for my entry this week, so here it is. 

My ever favorite “CHOCO Vanilla Frappe“.  I just can’t get enough of it and every time my hubby and I dine , I make sure that this frap is included in our order. Sometimes, I felt that I’m so addicted with this yummy! lol!

Just look how chocolaty and yummy it is db?!

Now, I have to stop for a while and browse some online colleges for my friend She.

Ito ang aking lahok sa linggong ito para sa temang KAHEL.

Itong bulaklak na ito ay nakita ko sa bakuran ng aking ina noong kami ay dumalaw sa kanila noong Pasko. Mga alas 7 iyon ng umaga naaninag ko siya at dali dali kong kinuha an gaming kamera.

Sa totoo lang ito ay isang yellow bell, pero noong kinuha ko siya ng larawan, nag-iba ang kulay niya at nagkulay kahel. Siguro dahil sa tama ng araw sa bulaklak o sa kamera. Pero kahit ano pa man, db maganda parin ang kinalabsan?

This is my entry for this week for the theme ORANGE.

I saw this flower at my mom’s backyard last Christmas when we came by to visit them. It was 7 o’clock in the morning when I had a sight of it and then I immediately got my camera.

Actually, this is a yellow bell but when I got a shot of it, its color change to orange. Maybe because the rays of the sun that’s hitting the flower or maybe because of my camera being exposed. Anyways whatever it is, the result was still beautiful, right?

Happy Thursday!

Our first LP for this year is about the color RED…

Supposedly I shouldn’t be blogging today because of my remorse over my friend’s death. But apparently, this week’s LP suddenly struck me because of its theme today..  is also my friend’s name.. RED! God! Is this a coincidence or what?

As I’ve said on my post here, I shouldn’t be revealing who he is for J’s (another friend) sake. I just hope she won’t see this post before I tell her the news.

RED is my dear friend and has been my long-time officemate. I’ve known him since 2001 and we’ve been really close when he was transferred to my department last 2003. I’ve been one of his bridesmaid and “kumare” to her little girl. I can say that he’s a real sweet guy and a very kind person as well, though he’s a bit emotional and sensitive at times and sometimes do some foolish things, I still consider him as one of my very special and lovable friend.

Sad to say, he had to leave us early yesterday - he’s 28 years old). I still can’t digest what happen. Urgh! So sad… so painful…

May the Lord God guide him through his side and may he rest in peace.