Sunday, February 20, 2011

Philippines Sea Foods Capital

We left Manila on a sunny Wednesday morning full of excitement and joy. Then, the weather changed from sunny to humid when we landed in Roxas City. It seemed that everyone was sweating profusely. Anyways, as i set foot at the airport, I was mesmerized by the angelic voices of the airport's singers in a beautiful Ilonggo song. On our way to my grand parents house, I can't help myself but to reminisce all the memories I have there. I paid a visit a year ago but I can't deny the fact it is getting more and more different each time. Perhaps its economy is boosting, lol. The proofs are the establishments that are growing abundantly in every street. Also, the locals or simply the Ilonggos are really approachable and friendly. The photo below were the people whom we've asked for directions that were really game posing on camera =)
 
 
The Locals
During my stay, I had a chance to savor some of the province's delicacies that will make you crave and ask for more.

King Crabs


Want some? =)

 Roxas City is a medium size city but it offers what big cities like Manila can (even nature and other man made wonders). In fact, it is home to one of the historical churches like Saint Monica church in Panay, where the biggest bell in Asia and the third in the world can be found.


 
Saint Monica Church

Aunt's Pond
I seldom go here but i always find contentment each time i pay a visit. So, If you wish to experience and taste the abundance of marine life, beautiful nature, and an amazing history, go and visit the Philippines Sea Foods Capital of Roxas City. A place where everything is in its abundance!


Friday, January 14, 2011

Thailand's first Kingdom

From amazingly designed temples, breathtaking beaches in the south to mountainous rugged terrain in the north, Thailand offers endless activities and captivating spots where travelers can enjoy. One of its attractions that draws huge number of tourists annually is the ancient city of Sukothai. The name translates as "Dawn of Happiness" and was Thailand's first Kingdom established in 1238. Today, it is popularly known as Sukothai Historical Park.

One of the park's main attraction


Captured Moments =)

Sukothai Historical Park is huge surrounded by walls and has four gates. A bicycle is required to get around the entirety of the place. Once inside, you will be captivated by the ancient ruins of Buddhist temples and palaces that represents the oldest and intricately Thai architectural style.

After a few attempts,finally I did it, yipee =)

Captivating

Hence, in 1991 UNESCO declared the ancient city of Sukothai as a world heritage site. Come and see for yourself; and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did =)


Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Teaching English



Teaching English as a Second Language to a foreign country is somewhat hard and difficult especially if you really not a teacher by profession. I didn't know I can teach and I didn't have an idea on how and where to start until I met the students. I felt so awkward when I first saw them and I knew that they felt the same way too.

Since English is just their Second Language, my first few weeks were very tough. It was like passing through the eye of a needle. There were times that I want to give up and even told myself that I am not going to stand this kind of scenario for it was far different from what I had expected. Little did I know, I'm starting to embrace everything as if I am ready enough to stay here for another year or two  =)

                                                                      -  to be continued... -

Class picture with my Co-Teachers and favorite students =)


Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Experiencing Thailand

When my brother went home in the Philippines to have his annual visit, he asked me to go with him and take sometime to experience Thailand (The land of Smiles) . On May 3, 2010 at 11:45 PM, we left our homeland and arrived at the Suvarnabhumi Airport on a Tuesday morning at exactly 4:00 o'clock (mind you, the airport's size is double than what we have back home) and since it was the time when the Red shirts were active and very much aggressive, it was not safe to go out so we decided to stay inside the airport and ended up taking a li'l nap on the airports' lounge.

 
The Metropolis
 Then, just before the sun rises, we found ourselves riding a cab headed to my brother's friend. We took a rest and was deep in sleep after less couple of minutes. When we woke up, we decided to hit the city and see what's in there.While we're on our way, I noticed that Bangkok was pretty much the same like Manila. There were huge and tall buildings, cabs, fly overs, wide streets, colorful lights, and different kinds of establishments that made me smile because it seems that I never left the Philippines at all. (Lol)... My brother resides in Phitsanulok, (one of the biggest provinces in the North). Once the pictorial moments ended in the metropolis, we headed ourselves to Morchit (Thailand's biggest bus station) and took the last trip to my brother's place for another 5 hours.
Colorful taxis like toy cars
Up until now, Thailand never ceases to amaze me. With colorful taxis, friendly and respectful people bowing their heads here and there, not to mention the spicy foods that will make you suffer inside the toilet, Thailand is indeed a great deal of a country - incomparable to others!


Sunday, July 11, 2010

Sawadee Ka, Thailand

It was May 03,2010 when i left the Philippines and try my luck here in Thailand, shempre tulad ng marami as a tourist lang ako and there's no assurance kung anong mangyayari saken dito, kung magkaka trabaho ba o uuwing bagsak ang mga balikat dahil sa walang napala dito. It was hard kasi mataas ang kumpetensya lalo na sa pag-a apply as a Teacher... (to think na di naman talaga ako Teacher)

I almost cried nung mga time na wala akong work at tumambay lang buong maghapon sa bahay ng kapatid ko at maging isang palamunin.Alam ko naman na naiintindihan ako ng kapatid ko at ng mga taong tumulong saken pero shempre iba parin kung meron kang naiku contribute sa gastusin sa bahay (lakas ko kayang kumain, kaya talagang nakakahiya,bwahaha)

Three weeks palang akong nandito nung sabihin ko sa kapatid ko na uuwi nalang ako kasi pakiramdam ko wala naman akong mapapala dito eh, pero sabi nya " No kaba, yung iba ngang Pinoy dito mas matagal na tumatambay kasi di makakuha ng trabaho,ikaw na wala pang isang bwan na nandito, susuko na?" Dun ako natauhan, kung sabagay, may point nga naman sya at kung uuwi ako ng Pinas parang sinabi ko naring talo ako sa laban ko dito sa Thailand.

After a month, I went to Lao para mag exit at kumuha ng panibagong tourist visa kasi nga jobless parin ako. Pagdating na pagdating ko sa bahay, nag-ring ang phone ko... "Kring.. kring, sabi ng telepono ko" (bwahaha)... shempre sinagot ko, "Halu, Sawadee Ka,khunyay ka"(with Thai accent; trying hard nga lang) hahaha...hala, tawagin daw bang Lola ang kausap ko? (gumagalang lang po) ayun na po ang sinasabi, interview daw....at dun na nag umpisa ang sunud sunod na job offer...shempre, I'm not a hypocrite (naks) kaya pinili ko yung mas malaki ang offer, sa mas malayong probinsya nga lang ako mabi -base at take note bulubundukin... kahit mahirap at malayo tinanggap ko na kesa matengga at tumunganga na naman ako maghapon.

Nung ma-meet ko ang Head ng English Department at ang Director ng school, shempre pakitang gilas ako...Akala tuloy nila natural saken ang pagiging slang... ang di nila alam inartehan ko lang... Nung inadress ko sila instead na Ma'am, ginawa kong Me'em...ayun, pasok sa banga ang lola mo, tinanong pa nga nila ako.. "Is that British or American accent?" at dahil pa impress, ang sagot ko,... MIXED... bwahahaha....

Mahirap palang maging isang Teacher (lalo na kung di ka naman talaga Teacher, haler) may mga time na gusto ko nang sumuko kasi feeling ko walang natututunan saken ang mga estudyante,(ako pa nga ata ang natututo sa language nila) saka ang hirap gumawa ng grades...(sumakit ang bangs ko sa bookmark na yan,hahaha) pero kung determinado at pursigido ka, at alam mong maraming umaasa at nagtitiwala sayo,kakayanin mo lahat.


Marami akong nakilala at naging kaibigan dito.. iba ibang ugali pero iisa ang Diyos na sinasamba. Salamat sa I-Mission, SDA at lalong lalo na sa Saint Nicholas Church Foreign Community, sa lahat ng mga taong naging daan para mas mapalapit ako kay Lord...Saludo ako sa inyong lahat kasi kahit na pagod na kayo, di nyo nakakalimutang gawin ang mga bagay na may patungkol sa pagsamba na nagiging daan para magsama sama ang mga Pinoy na nandito at maging isang buong pamilya, di ko naramdamang malayo ako sa pamilya ko dahil bukod sa malapit lang naman 'to sa ating bayang sinilangan (naks, makata), di rin naiiba ang mga kapatagan, bundok at mga sakahang nakikita ko sa paligid ko at shempre dahil narin sa kapatid kong nandito rin, este dahil sa inyo.. (bwahahaha)

(hala, teary eyed na,di bagay... hahaha)

with Teacher Joy

Rosary Month

with my SNFC Family



Sa ngayon, I'm enjoying my stay here at talaga namang masasabi kong napapamahal na saken ang Thailand. Ang mga Thai na sobrang magalang na pagbinati ka kahit nagda drive eh talaga namang yuyuko,maipakita at mabigyan ka lang nila ng respeto (keber kung mabunggo),ang mga Pica (Ate at Kuya), mga Kunyay at Kunme, isama mo narin ang mga Poh (Lolo't Lola), ang mga tuktuk (parang tricycle na parang multicab na parang kalesang di ko maintindihan) na pagsinakyan mo feeling mo prinsesa ka, ang dance step nilang para ka lang nagsu swimming pag sinayaw mo, ang mga mongha na para bang walang kapaguran sa pag ikot at di alintana ang init ng kalsada kahit nakayapak na syang nagsi silbing Buhay na Santo ng mga taga rito, ang mga elepanteng panay lamyerda sa kalye habang kumakain ka sa karinderya at ang mga pagkain nilang sobrang malasa dahil puro oyster sauce at sobrang anghang na talaga namang magpapalabas ng  almoranas mong nananahimik (eewww)... hay, ibang klase talaga ang Thailand...(thumbs up) Pero shempre kung may mas magandang opportunity, di ko parin palalampasin, pero sa ngayon dito muna ko, because I'm loving it... (weeeh, di nga, true?) hahaha....ciao!!! =)


Sunday, June 27, 2010

Laos for a Night

If you have plans of staying longer (approximately 1 month or more) in Thailand or if you've got an offer to work in The Kingdom, you need to have an exit or process your working permit in Laos.  Laos and Thailand are separated by the Mekong River (7th longest river in Asia) that runs through Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam; making  Laos the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.

Vientiane, (City of Sandalwood) the capital and the economic center of Laos is not that big. At the heart of the city, you can see the Patuxai Park, one of the country's main attraction and their version of the Arc de Triomphe or Triumphal Arc in Paris, France. According to history, America raised fund to build an airfield. However, instead of an airport, Laotian used the money for the Park's structure and dedicated it to some of their countrymen who fought for independence from France. (Hmmmm, made sense ei?)





Patuxai Park fountain's plays a synchronize performance of light and music every night which is really awesome  and is very popular for Laotian and other visitors who visit the place.




I was given a chance to see and witness it twice (May and June of 2010) and must say that it was indeed a nice place =)


Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Love Story

My current boyfriend was trying to mend a broken heart (obviously from a broken relationship, LOL) when we met. I too, had a boyfriend that time. Anyhow,  I seldom see my current boyfriend because he was just visiting our place once in a blue moon or better yet, every school vacation. We were not fully acquainted with each other so technically, we're are not that close. He was my friend's cousin and only knew each other by name, nothing more, nothing less..

We were given a chance to get to know each other deeper after a couple of  years!  He was a really good talker and with his little chit chat, everything fell into oblivion and he became my boyfriend.  Oh boy, t'was so fast i didn't realize I was still committed to someone. I thought it was just a fleeting moment. Unfortunately it wasn't. Talking and being with him cannot be compared to my previous boyfriend.  Next thing, i found myself ending my relationship with my previous one and decided to give him a shot. =)  Since then, everything went so smooth!

There were times when we hadn't seen each other for weeks (he was living and studying in a very far town in the province that requires a great deal of travel) I lost hope and thought maybe, what we had was just nothing! I concentrated on my job and made myself be occupied even with nonsensical things to keep me from thinking of him. I made myself busy but i cannot deny the fact that i was hurting.

After countless sleepless nights and silence, I thought I had moved on. Until one day, his cousin told me that he wanted to see me. At first, I was hesitant because I didn't know what to do. But then again, I knew I will never find out what was the real score between us if I won't go and see him.

We met each other again after a couple of months without any communication at all. After seeing him, I felt something inside me that i can't explain. Could it be butterflies in my stomach? Did my blood just went up my brain?. It was as if I'm freezing. I didn't know exactly what happened that night but when he looked at me, all the questions left unanswered were all gone in an instant.


Happy Anniversary =)
Just like the others, we too have our share of trials and arguments yet we try to settle things and end everything that needs to be ended. Right now, we are celebrating our 10th year Anniversary. We may not be able to celebrate it together since both of us work abroad but the important things are love, trust, faith and prayers... True love comes once in a lifetime.... it's your choice if you will embrace it or let it loose and be blown by the wind that will make you miserable for the rest of your life.

I will always be yours and will always be blissfully Inlove with you.


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