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Questionnaire
1. The person who tagged you : Redge 2. His/her site's Title and URL :Rumination 3. Date you were tagged : May 12, 2009
I couldn’t believe I’m into blogging for more than a year now. I never thought I’d learn this sort of techy thing for I was an absolute computer illiterate. Ouch! I hate using the last word but I should admit it. I knew nothing on computers let alone on blogging. I endlessly thank hubby for being a very patient computer and blogging instructor for me. Although I know there are yet a lot to learn in this field, I have long embarked on creating my second blog. Oh yeah, like you, I too, wonder where I got the nerve. (Lol!)
After keeping these blogs in a free webhost and getting some difficulties once in a while, I am now planning to have my ownwebhosting. I’m looking for a reliable and hassle free server that would give fewer to zero impediments for my site.
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Yup! I finally had the chance to go out with my friends on a relaxing Friday night. We went to a nearby “gimik” place and we had dinner. There was a live band and few stand-up comedians but we preferred to stay far from the deafening sounds of the band and the over-excited voices of the comedians. We focused on each other since it was quite a while since our last get-together. It was a fun night, as we always had. We’ve enjoyed every minute of our "chizmax" that we didn’t notice the time. Went home past midnight promising each other to have another TGIF dinner soon. ‘Twas a great night for three moms casting boredoms away!
I was experiencing a very low self esteem lately. Getting so conscious of the advanced age shown on my face. The insecurity grew even stronger when we passed by my big sister’s place last weekend and saw her so young looking who could even pass as my younger sis. Argh! I couldn’t accept the thought of it so I quickly headed to the nearest hairdresser the following day and sought some magical transformations. Ha ha ha!! I know I’m kinda silly not to accept the reality… that the passing of time is catching up on me! And so the hairstylist ran his fingers thru my hair and assured me I'm gonna love my new look. And here it is!. . . .
Taa daaa!!!
Hey, don’t be scared! This is not a zombie from the grave! Ha ha ha!
What can you say? Should I commend my hairstylist or should I kill him? I really don’t know if this new do is becoming. It feels much lighter though. I hope you’d tell me honestly!
Before I forget, I want to greet all the loving mothers HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!
Saturday, May 2 was a free day for us. My family,( together with my M-i-l and S-i-l) trekked the three hour and a half trip to Mount Samat and view the Bataan Peninsula and Manila Bay from atop the huge cross. We reached the foot of the mountain at around 9:00am and saw a lot of hikers climbing up the road. I wonder if these youngsters knew what they’re doing coz I understand, it’s more or less ten kilometers from the foot of the mountain that ascends to the top where the cross is standing. Anyway, we strolled at the park, enjoying the view and took the elevator inside the huge cross until we reached the lounge area which is actually the horizontal arm of the cross. The view from atop is exhilarating whilst feeling the strong gust of the wind. I've been enjoying the stroll that I forgot to go to the museum that displays war memorabilia. M-i-l enjoyed the place once again. This is a scenic place to bring the children to have fun and learn history as well.
Here's a brief info on Phil. History
Mount Samat is a mountain in the Town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, Republic of the Philippines that is the site of the Dambana ng Kagitingan or "Shrine of Valor". Along with the island fortress of Corregidor, Mount Samat was the site of the most vicious battle against the Japanese Imperial Army in 1942 during the Battle of Bataan. Suffering heavy losses against the Japanese, Filipino and American soldiers retreated to Bataan Peninsula to regroup for a last valiant but futile stand. This retreat to Bataan is part of a United States strategy known as War Plan Orange. After fierce battle lasting 3 days, 78,000 exhausted, sick and starving men under Major General Edward P. King surrendered to the Japanese on April 9, 1942. It was, and still is, the single largest surrender of U.S. and Philippine Forces ever. These forces were then led on the Bataan Death March.
The mountain is now a war memorial. A huge white cross stands as a mute but eloquent reminder of the men who died there. It also acts as a tourist attraction with a war museum nearby that has a wide array of displays from paintings of the Philippine heroes to armaments used by the American, Filipino and Japanese forces during the heat of the battle. (taken from wikipedia)
The cross as viewed from afar.
The signage that points the way.
The start of the ascend to the Memorial Cross.
The base of the huge memorial cross
At the lounge atop the cross.
At the other "arm" of the cross.
The top view of the Dambana Facade.
Giving my best pose against the giant cross. Can you see me? he he..
This is to Congratulate Manny Pacquiao for grabbing the Welterweight Champion Title from Ricky Hatton.He made the Pinoy’s proud once again.I guess he has proven that he deserve the title of “Pound for Pound Boxer”.Furthermore, it’s not surprising if he’s being included in the list of “Greatest boxers of all time”. This bout with Ricky Hatton was just a walk in the park for Pacman.Though he said he didn’t expect that it would that easy to defeat Hatton. In any case, having so may titles in his name, the latest of which is the Welterwight Title, I can see that Pacman would reign in the boxing world for yet a longer time. Mabuhay si Pacquiao, Mabuhay ang Pinoy!
I’m tired of cooking same dishes over and over again.I love experimenting but the problem is our ref is usually not complete with the ingredients I need.So, I end up making use of what is available.I intentionally avoid going to the grocery these past days to avoid unnecessary spending, thus the incomplete stock of grocery stuff.
I am glad, I still was able to come up with a simple but appetizing dish. And here is the outcome of that experiment.
Ingredients:
Big sized shrimps
1/4 kl ground beef
1 egg
flour
cornstarch
salt
sugar
soy sauce
vinegar
1/2 head garlic- chopped
1 big white onion- chopped
1 carrot- julienne cut
freshly ground black pepper
Procedure :
Remove shrimp's shells leaving the tail attached. Cut the shrimp at the back, making it look like butterfly. Put a little salt and ground pepper. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, soy sauce, egg, flour, corn starch. Blend well. Coat with the mixture one shrimp at a time. Deep fry. When golden brown, set aside on a paper towel laden plate to absorb remaining oil. Prepare sweet and sour sauce.
For Sweet and Sour Sauce:
In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup water, vinegar, salt, sugar, catsup, ground pepper and cornstarch. In a sauce pan, saute garlic and onion and pour the mixture. Bring to a boil then drop the carrots. Pour over arranged shrimp-meatballs on a platter. Serve hot.
Note: Use the ingredients according to your taste. No exact measurement done.
Ina is the term we used to address our mother. It's identical to Mommy, Mama, Nanay, Inang, etc. Today is Ina's 5th death anniversary. On times such as this, I can’t help but remember all the good things about her. How she took care of us, especially me, (being the youngest in a brood of three and the menopause baby. he he.. ) from childhood until the time I already have my own family. She (together with my father) took care of my son too, while I was yet working until I decided to leave work when I gave birth to my daughter. I still have the feeling of guilt inside me because she died without me beside her. She was staying with me and my family since my father’s death in 1990 until the time that she reached her senility and eventually until her time of death.
Unfortunately, I was confined in the hospital at the time of her death. She died on her sleep, while under the care giving of my son who, incidentally, she took care of, until he went to school. Son is sort of happy having reciprocated the caring he received from her. Love and care, it was there in two way traffic! I'm happy on that note and I'm sure, Ina up there is happy as well!
These awards are shared to me by Gorgeous Mom. I don't believe I deserve them but I do appreciate the thought. Thanks for spending your time just to inform me Sheng! Thanks for the friendship too! I want to pass these Awards to the following Blogger Buddies. They are Juliana, Mira, Rose, Umma, Madz, , Debbie, Alf, Beth, Dhemz, and Jade. Please take these ladies. You deserve them more than me!
Found the above photos in my computer album and I come to reminisce the wonderful vacation my family had a couple of years ago in Bohol. These were taken while aboard a boat cum floating restaurant. I consider this river cruise the best part of the Bohol Tour coz everything that’s nice for a tourist (whether local or foreign) was present there. We were in a place where beauty of nature abounds. Experiencing a very relaxing boat cruise with lively Filipino music being sang by an excellent singer while we were having a sumptuous buffet Filipino lunch. Added to the pleasure was seeing other happy people waiving on each other, with every boat that came across ours. (Take note of that foreign guy behind us and on the other boat too.) That was one wonderful moment indeed!
