pink linen and white paper

Fairy For a Day :) With @AbyCastroverde - Batch 2 -

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:12:00 +0800

Fairy For a Day :)

With @AbyCastroverde

- Batch 2 -

Fairy for a day :)

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:32:00 +0800

Fairy for a day :)

Elitism in Elections

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:17:32 +0800

It can be observed that Middle Class citizens showed eagerness and excitement over the past elections, even posting their ‘inked’ fingers in social media. It then transitioned to apparent displays of disgust over winning political dynasties and inexperienced candidates. All are signs that perhaps they are choosing concern over apathy.

However, early poll results also show how small their contribution is to total voting population and that their choices are not enough to dictate the final results. No matter how many gulp cups they buy at 7-11.

Yet what the Middle Class has, and I hope they realize this, is the power of education to change society for the better. That they have the capacity to educate others too, teach them to vote wisely.

If only they surpass tweeting and actually start doing something. If only they will stop calling the country stupid.

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“Kung ikaw ang sumuko…daig ka pa ng bobo.”

- Chito Miranda

Election Day Monday. Kids are out to play.

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:40:13 +0800

Election Day Monday.

Kids are out to play.

Scenes of today at Flora Ylagan High School. Was greeted by a...

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:54:07 +0800

Scenes of today at Flora Ylagan High School.

Was greeted by a kid giving out sample ballots. Illegal during Election Day.

But the voting process for me was very fast and efficient. Thanks to the Voter’s Assistance Desk which gave me my precinct number in a flash and people of Room 11 who were alert and helpful. Thank you Lord for a functional PCOS machine at my precinct.

However, while my voting experience was eezy, breezy, beautiful, I know that elsewhere around the Philippines, elections hasn’t been pretty, some couldn’t find their names, so many people have died, vote buying is still rampant and people are still falling for would-be politicians’ empty promises (with matching envelopes).

Today I cast my vote in the hope of a near future where all these will change. At the end of the day, the conduct of elections means democracy is in place and people are exercising their right to suffrage. That in itself makes me hopeful.

Just a little more patience, a little more push.

The bright future awaits.

Food and Churches: What Iloilo is all about.

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:37:03 +0800

Food and Churches: What Iloilo is all about.

Oh I love the provincial life.

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:38:48 +0800

Oh I love the provincial life.

subspacecoffee: To the moon and back. ET #latteart for...

Thu, 02 May 2013 22:44:48 +0800

subspacecoffee:

To the moon and back. ET #latteart for #throwbackthursday #subspace #subspacecoffee (at Subspace Coffeehouse)

Cooking it like @hapiwasabi :)

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:35:50 +0800

Cooking it like @hapiwasabi :)

It may not be the exact beauty we had in mind but I think...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:33:44 +0800

It may not be the exact beauty we had in mind but I think Guimaras depicts exactly what summer is all about—sun, sand, waters and mangoes.

Lighthouses are a bonus.

Travel time took longer than actual time spent in this...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:11:56 +0800

Travel time took longer than actual time spent in this beach.

Thank God for good company though that made every time spent worthwhile ;)

18blues: Ang “Fantastic Four” ng Pilipinas. (Ayon sa aming...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:16:30 +0800

18blues:

Ang “Fantastic Four” ng Pilipinas. (Ayon sa aming propesor sa Rizal. :)))

And just like that, the first Maida baby turns one. It’s...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:48:00 +0800

And just like that, the first Maida baby turns one.

It’s almost unbelievable how time can fly so fast. Maybe I’m still stuck in college days when Martha was just naming code names for our crushes.

Now, here she is and there is Baby Martin. Both so happy, both so blessed :)

Moving like turtles. #trafficmuch #bakasyonblues (at NLEX Sta....

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:58:56 +0800

Moving like turtles. #trafficmuch #bakasyonblues (at NLEX Sta. Rita Exit)

So the ‘face’ of Picket Fence says it is so much...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:39:00 +0800

So the ‘face’ of Picket Fence says it is so much better than I-Hop. The problem though is we didn’t order breakfast food :))

But we certainly enjoyed the ambiance and the great customer service extended to us. I didn’t really like the PF Burger, though, as the patty was too dry and lacking in flavor (which made me really regret not ordering waffles or pancakes!) but I would certainly recommend you to try the Chicken ni Edong dish.. oh, so yummy.

Of course, since it’s a Milk and Ice Cream Bar, it is impossible not to try the ice cream. And for this, I give two thumbs up for my Sany Lemon. It’s perfect for lemon lovers like me and those who don’t have sweet teeth :D

So there goes Cara Mia’s food trip for March. I will definitely go back here to try the all-day breakfast meals!

In the mean time, I can’t wait for April!

Alone in Anguib Beach.

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:37:34 +0800

Alone in Anguib Beach.

Prayers of Intention

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:30:28 +0800

Prayers of Intention

Heard Sunday mass in Ilokano for the first time

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:21:58 +0800

Heard Sunday mass in Ilokano for the first time

It’s my first time to enter a cave and I was amazed by its...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:03:00 +0800

It’s my first time to enter a cave and I was amazed by its natural beauty. I especially loved the second chamber called ‘The Divine Room’ where I can pray and sit still amidst stalagmites and stalactites.

Not quite many people come and visit the place but I guess that’s what makes the cave beautifully mysterious. There’s a river beside Callao Caves, the Pinacanauan River, where you can go boating and watch the circadian flight of bats at dusk. Millions of bats coming out of a cave for 5-10 minutes. The view is breathtaking.

Best pancit I’ve tasted. Waaaah. I want more. Get it at...

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:08:51 +0800

Best pancit I’ve tasted. Waaaah. I want more.

Get it at J-Ren’s Panciteria.