Macro is <3!

In the two months of my "vacation" in our province, I took some macro shots in my dad's garden. You heard it right, my dad is the one (the only one, I guess) that has a green thumb in our family. Here's two of my faves shots that I took.

For the friendship!

Last night, I went out with the two sweetest girls I've ever met in my life. I'm lucky to have them as my girlfriends. It was a sad night for us because Ara's leaving nextweek for Oman (Muscat) because of work and she's staying there for 3 years. Yes, 3 years. So Teddy and I made a promise that we'll visit her next year whether in Europe or in Oman. And I can't wait for that Europe trip.

Last night also was full of goodbyes for us three. Since we're all working, we need to manage to have time to meet and make kwento to one another especially about of love life. Yikee! We said goodbyes to our past love. We said goodbye to heartaches. We said goodbye to College and welcome the world of Yuppies. Hehe. But as they said, goodbye doesn't mean forever and it doesn't mean we'll never be together again. It's just a temporary status. But one thing for sure, we'll never say goodbye to the friendship that started in the mountains of Baguio and in the university we call UP Naming Mahal.

Teddy and Ara, thanks for the sweetest memories during college. Now, let's make sweetest-est memories as we face the challenge of the working world. Cheesy! I'll miss you both. And you never know how much I love love you and our friendship. My idols when it comes to love.

Cheers, dearests!
x0x0,
_M_

Treasures of the Islands at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1 and 2

Treasures of the Islands is part of the One Town One Product (OTOP) trade fair of different towns, provinces, and municipalities in the country. All they native products are showcased in this fair. And for the third time, Daet, Camarines Norte joined this awesome event. Daet On The Go booth is headed by my dearest aunt, Mrs. Lilia Avellana, Head of Technology and Livelihood Development Center of our province. I asked my dad if we can drop by the fair and he agreed. We met up with my aunt. While the two grown-ups were talking about something, I got the chance to see the booths. I was awed with the products from bags, shoes, furniture, knitted clothes, and foods. I bought a pair of shoes from Liliw, Laguna for only 350 pesos and sling bag made from cow's leather for only 180pesos. Cheap prices for quality products!

So, I'm inviting you all to visit and support Treasures of the Islands (OTOP) and don't forget to drop by at the Daet Food Processors, Inc. booth no.89.

Information:
Treasures of the Islands (OTOP)
SM Megamall Bldg. A
Megatrade Hall 1 and 2
July 8-12, 2009

I support Filipino Products...
x0x0,
_M_

Two Months of Bum-ness

After I graduated last April 2009, I together with my family went home to Bicol. The original plan was for me to take at least a month break before going back here in the Metro to find work. Two weeks in my "break"/vacation, I was bored already with just watching TV and staying at home. High School friends are still in Naga or Manila reviewing for the Nursing Board Exam that's why I'm stuck in front of the TV. Trivia: Almost half of my HS batchmates took Nursing. My parents planned a party for me there but unfortunately due to heavy raining (three weeks of non-stop rain), I decided not to have the party because most of my friends are still reviewing.

I never got to go out unless I'm with my parents. During these weekly dinners and TV time with them that I got to bond with my parents again. Most of the time they aren't home and I'm stuck with the house help. But, it was my chance to be the "bunso" of our family again. I love how I've spent my two months getting to know my parents more and just enjoying and loving every minute being together. I've never had so much fun being with them. Probably, eleven years of not having that kind of bonding with my parents took a toll in our relationship and it was my chance to mend it. I'm super very uber happy that I made my parents happy and proud for what I've accomplished. 'twas the only gift I can gift them after fourteen years of studying, paying for my tuition, and for giving me everything.

If you're reading my blog, you'll know that I have two things I wanted to do during my stint in Bicol. First is to go to different white beaches in our province (which I wasn't able to do for some reason) and second, to register for 2010 elections which I was able to do (thanks for my dad's constant reminder that I need to register). Though I wasn't able to accomplish the first one, I was able to have a student driver's license and after four months I can get the professional driver's license. I also learned (of course) how to drive. Yeah! Thanks to my parents (for the van and fuel and food too) and Cousin Henry for teaching me how to drive. It was a nice experience. The moment I laid my hands on the steering wheel I know I was born to drive. Haha. Seriously, I love to drive fast. It keeps me awake. I also love the feeling of taking control.

I'll continue my driving lessons when I go back to Bicol this weekend.
And yes, I'll stay there for two weeks for my cousin's wedding. After that, I'm back here for the review and, hopefully, for work.

Definitely, I'll visit at least three white beaches (Cayucyucan, Pulang Daga, and Apuao Island) so that I'll have something to share with you. For the meantime, here's the pictures of Bagasbas Beach located in (my beloved province) Daet, Camarines Norte. Daet On The Go!

Loving Life.
x0x0,
_M_

Just weak

I am making a decision that few people will understand.
Some will ask or wonder "Why?".
I know, my parents will get mad but I hope they'll understand.
I'm not used with this kind of situation.
And I'm too weak to face all distraction.

Maybe I'm confused right now.
But I think this is what's right for me.