Wednesday, October 31, 2012

It's More Fun to Wakeboard!

Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC)
Wakeboarding had its beginnings in the 1980s which was developed from a combination of water skiing and snowboarding.  It is a surface water sport that involves riding on a wakeboard while being pulled through a cable over the surface of a body of water.

As a sport-nonloving and sun-hating person, wakeboarding doesn't sound appealing to me.  But as we arrived in CWC, I was thrilled!  Just one look at a certain person wakeboarding made me think that I've got to try it!  So without any second thought, I rushed into the registration for some wakeboarding paraphernalia!
Gearing-Up for Adventure!
Then I was off to my first try!
The Sitting Stride
Unfortunately, the first try was unsuccessful so I went for my second try.....
The Water Stride
Surprisingly lucky, I got a success from my second try!  I was elated by the moment I stood up!  I felt like a pro and was so overwhelmed with the very good outcome as a beginner.  Now I experienced a "beginner's luck"!  And thank heavens I got wonderful shots!
Another Simple Wish Granted
On the other hand, success comes with failures.  So want some behind the scenes of this wakeboarding beginner's luck?  Have a glimpse of my semplangs and just imagine all the water that entered my nose and swallowed!
Not So Epic Fails
With the not so braveheart I have, it was good enough there's water to catch me.  'Coz in contrast with zipline in which I consider death-defying, there's really nothing to catch you when you fall.  Thus, it's more fun to wakeboard and you better try it!  Visit CWC in Pili, Camarines Sur for that totally awesome adventure!
Credits to Atty. Hadji Hidlao for the Photos

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Saturday Surprise: The Fourth Cake

Saturday Surprise is all about the good things in life ought to be celebrated!:)



Celebrating my 30th birthmonth has never been this GREAT!!!  I thought the celebration ended with a third cake from my sister but my mom initiated a birthday outing surprise for me!  Her accomplices were my Auntie Lourding, Auntie Bebot, Kuya Jun2x, and my JCI-Ozamiz Red Rose family especially Achie Ansha.:)

The Red Roses kidnapped me and brought me all the way to Sinacaban!  When we arrived, my whole family was already there waiting for me.
My Loving Family
I was so overwhelmed with happiness as I got to see all the special people loving me!  I felt so special for all the love they're showing me.
My Red Rose Family
Then we enjoyed nature with great food.  My kuya served his special lechon while my Auntie Lourding served the family's recipe, Utan Bicol.  The kids also enjoyed running, fishing, and swimming.
Everybody Happy!!! :)
We all had a great time and I was super happy to celebrate a birthmonth not just once but six times!  First with my Pharma students, second with my Red Rose family in Legazpi, third with my Junior Griffins in Cebu, fourth with my MUHS family, fifth with my sister's surprise, and sixth with both my family and red roses!:)  And for the first time, I had celebrated my birthmonth in all parts of the Philippine archipelago - Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao!  My simple wish of being a celebrity had come true - so full of bouquets of flowers and cakes!  Hehehe.....

As I stated in my previous post, the three cakes represented the three decades God has already given me.  Now with the fourth cake, this represents a promise of another decade to eat, to pray, and to love!  With the love of my family and friends, I am content!:)
But still waiting for that someone to complete me.......
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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Better @ 30: An After-Party Post!

another year
another life
another miracle
proud to reach the big 3 oh!


A week after my birthday, here I am mulling things over.  My conscious mind and physical body are a bit settled and it's a great time for some "me" moment and self reflection.  Just how great God is for giving me an extension to live with this mortal body in a mortal world.  Just how blessed I am for Him to give me all the chances to be better in every aspect of this borrowed life!

From the frail little girl I was, I had developed into this very healthy and confident woman I am today!  I could prove that since the last time I got sick was when I was in third year high school due to typhoid fever.  God forbid, that is really an achievement for me not to get sick in 15 whole years!  

Proof #2, I can now express myself in whatever way I please!  I wear what I want, say what I want, and do what I want!  Although there are still some reservations, I can still say that I am confident compared with the little miss insecure me before!

Now how do I say that I got better?  The evidences are..... 

.....my loving students who treat me not just a teacher to be respected but a friend to be treasured.

Advanced Birthday Celebration at Johann's Cuisine, Ozamiz City
Belated Birthday Celebration with My Junior Griffins at SM City, Cebu 
.....my ever beautiful red roses who do not just support me but love and accept me for who I am.

Exact Birthday Celebration at Small Talk Café, Legazpi City
.....my dear colleagues who never fail to laugh at my loadingness and bloopers.

Belated Birthday Celebration at MUHS, Ozamiz City
.....and my ever supportive and loving family who's always there to shelter and mold me into a better individual who is God-fearing and peace-loving.


Belated Birthday Celebration at My Room, Ozamiz City
Three cakes = three decades.  As I blew my cakes, I wished for good health, long lives, and more love love love to all people who are surrounding me with great joy and great love!!!:)  No matter what role I play, I will still strive to be a better Miss Mae, better Pres Mae, and a better Ate Mae 'till my last breath!   

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Friday, October 05, 2012

Feature Friday: Little Red Riding Hood

Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun!




with alvite, analyn, and christ.  red cocktail dress from alvite.  red feather earrings from cherry ann.  bangles from ate jr.  ring from april love.  girly chucks from me.  hair, make-up, and photos by marvel.  other photos by jerome and deo.  FFF


Tuesday, October 02, 2012

That Backstage Moment

That backstage moment when......
.....everybody runs to their proper places.
That backstage moment when......
.....the teacher starts to get furious.
That backstage moment when......
.....somebody practices his spiels.
That backstage moment when......
.....someone explains. 
That backstage moment when......
.....somebody gets camera shy.
That backstage moment when......
.....everything is topsy turvy.
That backstage moment when......
.....we work as a team.
That backstage moment when......
.....a "very good" welcome after each performance means a lot!

Backstage or onstage, there's no big difference at all when one can experience the best of both worlds!



Happy 76th Birthday, MUHS!!!

Friday, September 28, 2012

Feature Friday: Amateurishly Mowdel

Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun!






with alvite, analyn, and christ.  racerback top and bracelet from june ann.  shorts from rio fidgi.  earrings and ring from april love.  seiko wristwatch from mama.  shoes from joy-joy.  hair, make-up, and photos by marvel.  other photos by jerome and deo.  FFF

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

EOS Destination #1!

Right after getting my first DSLR camera, I'm onto my first blog destination!  And it's no other than, the town of the oldest church in the province of Misamis Occidental - Jimenez!  I had traveled with triple purpose - to attend the christening of the firstborn of my college classmate Angelie, blog about the town's national cultural treasure, and get some shots of old houses in the municipality.  Unfortunately, I was late for the baptismal rites so I just grabbed the chance to interview the churchkeepers who were left behind after the service.
  

Founded by the Augustinian recollects on the day of St. John the Baptist, June 24, 1859, the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist is at the forefront of the municipality's history.  Like any other Catholic churches, the aim is not just to further spread Christianity but also to serve as a political backbone of Spanish colonial rule.  When during those times, the church and state were regarded as one.    

Nonetheless, the church served as a fortress during the Spanish and Japanese wars.  There was a hidden tunnel as passageway for the townsfolk to use whenever there were rumblings around them.  I didn't fail to imagine all the chaos the church must had been.  But like a mighty fortress, it stood the tests of times and is standing still as a cradle of Christianity in the locality.


As a centuries old church, its facade tells its antiquity.  It is made up of coral stones from each churchgoer who were obliged to bring one during its construction as folktales said so.    
Holy Water Basin Made From Coral Stone
The interior boasts of its ceiling which is painted Trompe-l'oeil style.  The three-dimensional illusion is something to be compared with that of the churches in Vatican.  Most importantly, the gold-plated altar hosts a number of saint relics of course including St. John the Baptist.  But sad to say, it is not the original relic anymore because the former was stolen right before his feast in  the beginning of the 21st century. 


The wooden pillars along the sides are also intricately decorated.  In order to preserve them from termites, careful inspection and protection are made regularly. 


And never ignore the floor.  Once you step on it, you can experience stepping back in time as it is made of tisa tiles.  These are not just ordinary tiles.  These were handmade out from clay, the ones made from make-shift ovens in the olden days.   


At present, Father Mario Magcanam is the parish priest governing the church wherein baptism and weddings are frequently held.  Even engaged couples from other places go to the town of Jimenez just to get wed!