Source: Pinterest – Scrubs Magazine
I would like to extend my gratitude to Dr. Elna Chia and the great nurses at Mother Seton for the care they had given me during my short stay at the hospital. It made my hospital stay more bearable.
I never got a chance to say thank you to all of you who treated me with my emergency operation to remove an invader in my ovaries. Thank you…thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Photo Credit by Mother Seton
Photo was taken earlier today before heading out for dinner. It just made my Singaporean Spicy Shrimp Laksa more special.
Today, I am posting another picture of the beggar in the Naga City market steps. This pic I took when I was leaving the market. I find that street pictures are more powerful especially the ones that speak of poverty. This beggar is just one of a billion people struggling, not for their shelter and belongings but they struggle with their life day to day. Usually people born with poverty never get out of it. If their parents are born below the poverty line; usually, the children grow up the same way. A sad reality not just in my country but all over the world.
Bicolano Beggar
Bicolano Beggar
Sorry again for not posting lately. I have been busy but loving it. Anyways, I have been collecting pictures since I moved here in Naga City. I will try to do one picture post a day and show you around my province.
The picture was taken today in Naga City Market steps. I had to go and check out the markets for a wedding give away. No, I am not getting married. I am very single. This is for somebody else. Anyway, I spent the afternoon snapping up pictures of native handicraft bags. So every time I go to the market, I see this beggar. I always stop by and give money to the beggar upon leaving. It just breaks my heart. I asked him to smile to me but he was very shy. I think this photograph is very symbolic because despite the big economic improvement in my province; I still see a lot of poverty when I am out and about. Mostly these beggars have syndicates; they have a master. Despite knowing this, I still give money because how can you not too?
I found this wonderful quote in Naga City market while roaming around looking for native Bicol products for my new pad. I think it is awesome.
What do you think?
Please forgive me if I have not been following your blogs lately. I have been busy with setting up with my new venture and the same time looking for freelance work.
Canarium, The First Virgin Kernel Oil is trading in Alibaba.com!!!
I have not found work yet but still positive that I will be able to find one soon while I pursue my passion of blogging and promoting Bicol’s flagship product “Pili Oil”. So far, I have received several inquiries in Alibaba and through my Canarium, The First Virgin Blog. I hope this will lead to some deal pretty soon.
The reason why I prefer telecommuting than working in an office setting because I do have obligations with my family and telecommuting will give me the time to check on my brother. He is doing so much better now. He is responding with the medication the doctor prescribed him. He is starting to talk and slowly by slowly, he is gaining his independence back. He is disabled and healthcare in the Philippines is not off par so one has to be creative in searching for the right doctor especially in the province. I love my brother and this is so far one of the best thing I did in my life. Because of this, I refused to work in an office setting. I am doing all I can to find work freelancing so I can help my brother and also, follow my passion.
Photo Credit: Empty Easle
Hoping for a miracle!
Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.
This is why I enjoy blogging and prefer to do freelance:
Today I stopped by a Tropical Wine kiosk in the mall. I remembered blogging about the Bignay Tropical Wine (please click on the link) and immediately, the girl remembered me. She said you’re the blogger in Jenny’s Serendipity. She was surprised to see me and she was following my site and knows what I was doing. I tried the Tamarind Wine and she asked me to come back to try there other products. I told her that my Bignay Wine post is one of my most viewed post and she was delighted when she heard that. Took some pictures of my serendipitous date with Don Ramon’s Sweet Tropical Wine Collection. If you are in Naga City, please stop by: NAGALAND E-MALL, ELIAS ANGELES ST., NAGA CITY FROM AUGUST 28- SEPT 1, 2012.
Source Miracle Quote: Brainy Quote
You will always be remembered for your country’s service
No longer in our life to share
but you will always be present in our hearts
You are a great politician
You speak of the people
Your legacy must be followed
For the betterment of the country
Good-bye DILG Sec Jesse Robredo
Source Photo: Jim Paredes
STONEHOUSE GARDENS RESORT
A private rain forest resort
Since I have one month left before I come back to Manila, I said why not make the most of my time here in Bicol. I heard about this resort through google and by my hike to Malabsay Falls Mt Isarog. So made an effort to wake early and asked my sister to take me to the base of Mt Isarog. Walked the trail to the resort and as soon as I entered, I was mesmerized by its beauty. To top it all, I was the only guest there. I had the pool, the 11 acres of rain forest, farm and gardens to myself. What made my day really special was the hospitality of the owners. They gave me free lunch which I did not expect. Plus, produce from their organic farm. I only planned a day outing but wished I stayed overnight. I did not wanna leave but I have to travel to Legaspi in two days so I promise them, I will be back but will stay there for three days longer to explore the rain forest and more.
Happiness all day!
Please feel free to visit their website Stone House Gardens
TOY BANKA (BOAT)
As soon as we got down Nato Port from Atulayan Island, I saw these two adorable brothers playing with their toy banka (boat). I just had to take a picture. You can see the innocence and joy of the two brothers showing off their prize toy.
Kids playing with their toy banka (boat) – Nato Port, Camarines Sur Philippines
Kids playing with their toy banka (boat) – Nato Port, Camarines Sur Philippines
Kids playing with their toy banka (boat) – Nato Port, Camarines Sur Philippines
Kids playing with their toy banka (boat) – Nato Port, Camarines Sur Philippines
Our Lady of Peñafrancia
The feast (or Fiesta) of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is celebrated on the third Saturday of September in Naga City, Bicol. The feast day is preceded by a nine days of novena prayer, in honor of the Virgin Mary. On the first day, the image of the Virgin, a copy of the Madonna in Peñafrancia, Spain, is brought from its shrine to the Naga Cathedral where the novena is held. On the last day, the image is returned to her shrine following the Naga River route. The colorful evening procession is lit by thousands of candles from devotees in boats escorting the image. When the barge reaches its destination, the devotees shout “Viva la Virgen” (Long live the Virgin!) and the image is brought back in a procession to the cathedral. The famous Madonna is believed to have miraculous powers. On her feast day, pilgrims gather at her shrine to pay her homage for favors received.
I have also included a timelapse photography of Bong Bajo, where over 15,000 still photos were put together to create the video. In the video, you will see how deeply devoted Bicolanos are…..I hope this gives you a reason to visit my lovely province Naga City, Camarines Sur.
Location: Youth Prayer Group
Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Photographer: Kathleen Bichara, my niece
