Video Updates

Alright, my voice was really gone here but nevertheless just to share the good times :)



This is at Daranak falls where we went to for a weekend trip during the 10 days holiday I had in Philippines. Will upload the videos taken at Intramorus in a few days, and perhaps during my Batam trip too. Suddenly love and appreciate YouTube. Hmmm

Okay anyway, today I just posted a video on my youtube channel my cousin, Michael's keyboarding stuff.
I'm amazed because he's didn't know how to play the keyboard before this. And in one day, he was able to start on Let It Be, and then Parting Times, followed by the wedding entrance song? Idk what is that called. But in any case, there's really beauty in music despite me not knowing it, I thank God i'm still able to appreciate it :)

Indeed, God gives people different talents accordingly :)

So now, Michael can play guitar (lead / base), basic drums, and now keyboard. Now it to get him to be exposed and sharpen this gift.




Cheers! :)

Major Updates

Welcome me back dear readers! :)

Wow, my 3 month hiatus was worth it. So many things to update, so many new things that happened! The only part I don't like is to recount the entire 3 months of my disappearance. And since so many thing has occurred, there bound to be tons of update and so this post will take a long time to type, and for you, to read. Therefore, I decided to do a summary instead! Covering only the major highlights of the events that has passed.

The last post was my sister, Ana's birthday party. So then the next event would be my birthday on the 23rd August 2011, where I held a "private" affair that ended up still being circulated in FB with pictures of the activity and the fun of it all. However, before I recount that, I have to go in order. So the next highlight would be the Philippines trip from Aug 11 to 21 :)

Aunt Rennie and Laura <3

Roy with hair, before his major make over. haha

So over the clouds and with some wonderful friends, off we travel towards my homeland, Philippines.

We took the most affordable airline, Tiger Airways, which I paid only at $150 (to and fro), where my friends paid a little bit more, with the maximum at $200+.

Then we landed at Diosdado Macapagal Airport (Clarke), Pampanga, Philippines.

The first food we had was Baliwag. Awesome chicken. Yum yum.

Then the day after, we rose early for church trip. We never really know that it would turn out so awesome.

We visited;

1. Antipolo Church

2. Sto. Domingo
3. Black Nazarene, Qiapo
4. The Cathedral in Intramuros

The place of Intramouros was were it was all educational and we really learned a lot. We rode a horse-carriage and the guide told us about the place pre, during and post war. We heard how the Chinese nationals were enslaved and mistreated by the Spanish coloniser. It was a sad story, but in the end everyone, both Filipino and Chinese nationals fought their way back to freedom. How beautiful, the story of courage and love for country.

Intramuros housed all the good schools, the historical sites and more. The Catholic Cathedral stood elegant and against all odds continue to be the central hope for the faith of all Filipinos.

We got back so late that night, and then after which we had a good time at night with everyone. We headed to Tip Top, a private area that has lost its people due to other of others that sprung up over the years in other places. Therefore, that night it was only my family that was there. We sung songs via the karaoke machines and then danced as to how we liked it. We enjoyed being alone in that private club because they'd never dance as we all did if there were other people around :)

The following days we spend was at Daranak and Batlag Waterfalls were we rough it out and we enjoyed the open sky. The tents and the wooden cottage failed us completely so all 20 (or so) of us roughed it out and slept in the open cottages, listening to the sound of the waterfalls. There were other groups there, and of course a horse that accompanied us through the night.

 

 

Yes, we all slept in this type of open cottage!

This weekend trip to Daranak / Batlag falls was because of the message that I had in my heart that Lola want us to commemorate her by. This time at Daranak is something emotional for me somehow as this was the last place we all convened as a family, gathered and had fun. We were complete at that time with her around. So the night itself at around 9++, the time she passed on, we all came together in one of the cottages and then offered up some nice words and prayers which I was asked to lead in. I thank God for the opportunity.

The following days we prepared for the upcoming solemn celebration of lola on 16th August 2011, to remember her death. We looked as it as her 1st year in heaven. We had a good round of praise and worship session, good talks and of course food and such during that day which I am privileged to lead in.

So the next few days we headed to Manila East resort at Taytay Rizal. After which, we got ready to head home. Got together for drinks and more drinks and then... the cigarettes were just soooo cheap we all had a fiesta of beer, ciggs and nice talkings.

We got back on Sunday morning with Lolo and the two cousins, Carissa and Michael. They will be here to study but because the intake hasn't started they're here on visit pass. We hope they can stay till like next year, but i doubt ICA will understand that despite being cousins, these two are like my siblings already. Well, anyway, we are all good :)

So far, i really believe that God provides, From Aug 21st till now, He continues to provides for my needs to provide for the new additions of family members at home. Also, as i prepare my finance to send my cousins to polytechnic here, He continues to give me opportunities and I'm glad that there will be changes in my job front :)

There's more to say and all, but this post will stop here. I'm excited to tell you all more about my special someone <3