I have a long-outstanding promise to a friend to post our pictures in internet, I keep reminding myself and keep on forgetting, until today. And I did more than just posting it in my FB account… I made a Smilebox digital scrapbook with designs, music and all… that is, with effort!
This is a compilation of our “celebration” of friendship that filled our 2009 with joy and inspiration… just being together.
Sis Natz, eto na….
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Here’s our photos during our Malaysian travel in 2007. The motiff and theme and music of the Smilebox production is brought to you by Bong Ngii (no other than Lee Andrew – pen name of Lean)!
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See also other SmileBox creations at Digital Photo Collection at my page.
My greatest appreciation to my staff and colleagues at Audit Department. Life and work wouldn’t have been so engaging, rewarding and “easy” without the enthusiasm, commitment, motivation of these people. I have learned a lot from this bunch and I hope that I was able to inspire them too. Our moments of working, planning, achieving and playing together deserves this video clip I made:
Aliya is growing up… fast… the changes maybe subtle, but it’s there! Here’s a smilebox slideshow showing her “transformation” in four months (from August to November in 2009)….
and here's her slideshow during her 1st year on earth....
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I am amazed (and a bit saddened) by sudden changes happening with my boy Jolo. He is not quite a boy now… and he’s not quite a teen yet! He is 11 and as if suddenly the transformation seemed “overnight.” Physically, he grown fast (he is almost my height), his voice became husky, his face is more “serious” and he now chooses teen’s apparel and stuff. His demeanor became more subdued (no longer the wacky guy who goofs around). It’s not that I really mind, it’s just that I’m not yet prepared….
But, what preparations do parents need really? I don’t know! But well, I know we have “experienced” his boyhood and growing up, without moments spared, so I think I have to embrace now this new phase in his life with same glee and amazement!
Jolo Before (one-and-a-half years ago), wacky, playful, rough and sweet!
My litte boy, Jolo! (just a year ago), witty, charming, full of delight, curiousity and awe!
My BOy! (just early this year), thoughtful, creative, still awes at nature, funny and adventurous!
Jolo, “raw and unwashed” (recently), subdued, camera-shy, mindful, artistic and still my boy!
See my collection of “my wandering feet” that somewhat chronicle my travel and adventure. It started in Macau last August. Here are the samples:
at the venetian hotel
the venetian casino
on top of macau tower
in HK train after been denied entry at shenzhen
at HongKong
at fontana clark
at baguio (store site visit)
at tumana marikina (relief operation)
“Filipinos may be poor… but they are not poor in spirit”
Amidst calamity and disaster, Filipinos still find ways to survive and brings the best out of the situation. Filipinos cannot be defeated by any crisis, but can always rise from the rubble…. with a good spirit!
catching fish amidst the flood for their meal (with smile on his face!).... (self reliance)
taking a break and comprehending where to start (hope)
building foot bridge amidst city street (ingenuity)
image of mother and child in flood (acceptance)
cleaning, salvaging what's left.... life must go on.... (endurance)
religious procession of the faithful (faith)
working together to rebuild the nation (bayanihan or volunteerism)
a school girl going to school in a improvised raft driven by a boy (perseverance)
JUST NOTHING CAN BRING THE FILIPINO SPIRIT DOWN!
Typhoon hit Philippines again! October 6, 2009 (barely 2 weeks after typoon flooded Manila in Sept 26)….
This time it hit the northern Luzon causing devastation to ricefield, livelihood, mountains, roads and lives of too many people…. How sad… 
see related posts re: typhoon pepeng (see) and its aftermath (see)….
Typhoon Ondoy Hit Manila…. Sept 26, 2009…
Please pray for our fellowmen! Let’s help!
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http://www.kerygmafamily.com/modules/subscriber/donationsondoy.php
for more info: google “typhoon ondoy”
Part 2 of Best of Macau Pictures!
Smilebox digital scrapbook is fun and easy to use… I just hope it’s fast to load.
Enjoy!
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see how Lean grows through the years. He is so cute and sweet. and until now he remains as sweet as ever! He is a very thoughtful boy. I love him to bits that sometimes I treat him still like a toddler (and he still acts one sometimes)….
Love You Lean!
The 3 lovely, beautiful creatures I know and I love! They are my whole life and the reason for my being!
toys, kids, generosity, sharing, love…. that’s christmas!
The picture was from 2008 toys gift-giving at Letre Dagat-Dagatan Malabon, for almost 1000 kids. Last year was our 10th year of charity work on that place. And we know we will back for more… If not at the same place but at other depressed site. It was done with the help of my former SGV boss (Mr. Manny Clarino) and my current colleagues. Volunteers and contributions were pouring. So as the kids who went there! We hope we made everybody happy!
What’s my greatest passion? I think it is in “giving”…. i live to give… if not at all times material things or monetary… then my time, my efforts, my self….
This year I plan to make this charity work better and with larger coverage….
Any volunteers??
I know 2 guys who are BFF (best-friends-forever) in its true sense and form! They are too much attached to each other that they already knew each other’s moods, qualms and “tantrums” (i dont if they are talking about girls now!). They have a same taste of movie, shows (gag shows), pasttime and jokes. They knew when to have fun or when to settle down. They are even “look-alike” They can be so mean to each other or can be so sweet and engaging! I got jealous sometimes. I don’t think they have other friends outside that they treat as same as they do to each other!
Here’s their recent pictures, taken at the airport and while we were in Boracay last May 2009.
