Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mother's All Over The World =)

Know how different countries call/say 'mother' in their own language.。

Most Commonly Use:

English - Mom,Momma,Mama,Mommy
Spanish - Madre, Mamá, Mami
Arabic - Ahm
Cebuano - Inahan, Nanay
French - Mère, Maman
German - Mutter
Greek - Màna
Hawaiian - Makuahine
Ilongo - Nanay, Nay
Indonesian - Induk, Ibu, Biang, Nyokap
Italian - Madre, Mamma
Japanese - Okaasan, Haha
Latin - Mater
Malay - Emak
Russian - Mat'

To all my Mothers..You Are The Wind Beneath My Wings..

There's nobody who does everything better, be it a professional woman, a housekeeper, a wife, a friend. The kind of mothers I knew in my life. And even though I can't reach them all in this special occasion, my prayers will bring the love I have for them.
These women had been a mother to me in one way or another, in their own sweet and caring ways that touches my heart and soul.
The most precious diamonds that nobody can ever afford to replace anything or anyone in this world. All of you deserves more than a hug and a kiss but a whole lot of love.

Nanay. My Superwoman.
I was not just brought in this world by my biological parents. I am one of those who grew up with my grandparents. As what we used to say 'laking lolo or lola'.. count me in, i am one of them.
My Nanay, that's the way I call her since the day I felt she's a mother to me, she's a fighter, the best grandmother I always have. Until now I can feel That I am her favorite (excuse to all my cousins, *haha*) and she keeps treating me like a baby which by the way is what makes her the best to me. I love you 'Nay!

Mader.
I haven't been with her most of my life. But every time I am with her I can feel the love and care she shares with me. I know how much she takes good care of my father and siblings. Well, evidently enough is the way my family's healthy looks compared to me, I am petite, slim or rather sexy (haha). The coolest mama dear in the world. I love you Mader dear!

Mah Wilma.
How can I ever forget whenever I pretended to be asleep and she sneaks in to our bed and gives me a tuck. She makes sure every time I go home to Pampanga that food was all good and no matter what she's doing, she'll give her best to make me feel that I am really home.
That feeling of being so relax, just by having her around makes me wish I can always go home. I love you Mah!

Bot's Mame.
Not much that we could spend time together neither have time to talk alot. But I've known her more than enough to make me feel I have a mother in her. I am always happy she never forget to bring me banana (isang piling *haha). I love you Mame!

Miet's Nanay.
She possesses the simplicity of being a good person but a wonderful kind of mother. She gives more than she have and never bothers on material things this world offers. She's a woman with so much dedication and love. I am so lucky knowing and having her in my life. I love you Nanay!

Mama Mary.
Of course, we won't all be having great mothers without the most beloved mother of all. She's our precious mother who stands and guides us throughout. Thank you for being the best mother. to me and to all of us. I love you Mother Mary!

Happy Happy Mother's Day To All the Mother's In The World!!!






Friday, May 8, 2009

A Special Day To All the Mothers In The World


Mama. My Most Precious Gift From God

She sees everything. She gives anything.
She knows and feels all in me. She guides me every step of the way.

She cries when I cry. She laughs when I laugh.
She fights for me even if I am all down and lonely. She helps me to move forward.

The best with doing the budget, cooking, cleaning, washing, arranging, preparing, planning.
The best with upbringing a child like me in a monstrous world.

She stands beside me just to let me know I have someone in life’s battle.
I somehow owe her the life that I’ve been living.

And if I have to live my life without her I would honestly be empty.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Cebu Pacific Air




It was my first time to board on a plane and fortunately I had this experience with Cebu Pacific.

For our 4 days tour to Cebu – Bohol, we availed the Two-way promo they offered for 1,200 pesos. Fair fare huh!!

It was actually another option going to Cebu since there were no more seats available for a direct flight to Tagbilaran. So there it was, a Cebu-Bohol vacation in one.

I was a bit nervous since of course it’s my first time, but then I felt safe after awhile, especially when the attendants are nice and friendly. As well as when the crew started to show and teach us safety precautions and what to do in case of emergency stuffs.

Cool that Cebu Pacific also plays a game of ‘bring me’ but our seats are way near the tail so fat chance of beating those in front of us. But, anyhow, we still tried to join just in case. =) That’s another thing that made me feel at ease as my first time of flying.

Though I won’t advice buying foods at the plane because they’re quite expensive so better bring your own, anyway we had a one and half hour flight so no need for us to grab a food there.

Cebu Pacific offers a good price deals for their seats every now and then like we had instead of the regular fair of more than 3,000 pesos and we save as much as fifty percent of it. It’s good to check those promos rather than let the chance pass.

As what they says..

Its time everyone flies.. with http://www.cebupacificair.com/

Lunch At The Floating Restaurant, Loboc River, Bohol





Loboc is a 24 km away from the town of Tagbilaran.

Established by the Jesuits in 1602 and became famous because of the:

1. Loboc Children’s Choir that won 1st Prize at the International Folksongs Festival in Spain.

2. And another is the Loboc River which became one of the tourist destinations in Bohol that offers a river cruise and serves buffet meal with nice natives who plays music in the background. They usually sings Boholano’s or Visayans songs.

The cruise starts at Loay Bridge or at the Poblacion Town and ends at the Busay Falls.

Along the Loboc River while on cruise, people can see the rainforest extending to the mountains that joins Loboc and Bilar’s Man Made Mahogany Forrest.

And halfway the cruise, the banca’s will make a stop for a Rondalla Entertainment.



Monday, May 4, 2009

Baclayon Church, Bohol




Or the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate is the oldest church in Bohol.

Built by the Jesuits and constructed from coral stones,

Inside the church is a dungeon, which was used to punish those who are against the Roman Catholic Church.

Beside the church are the old convent, and a museum that preserves collections of old religious statues, books, relics, music instruments and other artifacts..


Sunday, May 3, 2009

Boot. The Philippines’ Famous Tarsier




Scientific name is Tarsius syrichta. Belongs to the primates of prosimii or haplorrhini.

About the size of our palm, four to five inches. And they can turn their heads to 180 degrees.

A nocturnal animal. And eats only insects.

They are territorial, that once born to a particular tree trunk, it became their only place until they die.

It’s said that they can commit suicide by banging of their heads to the tree if felt stress or irritated .

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol

Man Made Mahogany Forest. Man’s Contribution to Nature



Stretched at the town of Bilar and Loboc is the rainforest of Mahogany trees that primarily help prevent soil erosions.

The trees were planted with evenly distances to each other that makes it even more beautiful.

People need to pass through the rainforest to reach the town of Carmen, where the complex was built for a good sight of the Chocolate Hills.


References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol



Chocolate Hills. Fine Art of Nature



These uniformly cone or dome shaped hills serves to be Bohol’s signature.

Amazingly covered with grass that turned brown during the dry season which makes it look like really chocolates. These hills made of limestone’s left over from coral reefs during the ice age when the island was submerged.

Estimately, more or less 1268 hills and about 30 to 50 meters high.

Hills are scattered around the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan.


References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol



Hanging Brdige, Loboc, Bohol



Located at Loboc River is a Hanging Brige made from bamboo where many tourists also visits. At the other end of the bridge is a Souvenir Shop and a Rondalla Group of kids that gives entertainment.


References

http://www.bohol.ph/mun30.html