Excited for our Philippines vacation

Yes,I'm so excited for our Philippine vacation next year.Seven months to go and we are off to Davao City.I really miss my family,the foods and the nice beaches there.I really can't wait to be with them.I even bought already some gifts that we gonna bring.Right now,we are looking for some nice luggages coz when we went for a vacation this year in Portugal,our luggage got some slits and the handle was broke.When we are looking on the net,we saw a nice pair of blue Samsonite luggage.It was really nice and we thought that it was a durable luggage base on the photos we saw.And the nice thing too is that the price is very affordable,it was even in a discounted price.I don't know if they can ship it here in europe.Hope we can see the same thing here in France.

I want all the things be prepared before we go so that I will not be in rush when it's time for us to fly to the Philippines.

The Amazing Race 15

Finally my favorite tele-reality show is here again!!!Everytime I am so excited in every season coz I know it's different from the other and the tasks of the contestants are very exciting as usual.The Amazing Race 15,a race around the world started last Sunday,September 27.There are 12 teams competing for the 1 million dollar.I was surprised though that there was a team eliminated even before the race was started.At the first episode which lasted for 2 hours,the race started at Los Angeles California then Japan and then Vietnam.I was laughing when they eat the sushis with lots of wasabi,I know they had a had time eating and finishing it.

Though I don't have CBS channel here but I'm just so lucky that I can watch the episodes in youtube at the following day.I just wish that it would be Monday now :)

Davao restaurants

Aside from my family,I really miss the foods in our place.Davao is not only known for it's fruit abundance but also it has many good restaurants to boast for.There are many reataurants which offer unlimited rice and there are also some eat all you can restaurants too.Everytime we visit Davao,we usually eat at the restaurants that have eat all you can.

By the way,these are some of the restaurants in Davao:

Dencio's - Hilltop and Bonifacio St.

Ahfat- Victoria Plaza compound

Bigby's- SM and jacinto extention

AntOniO's Bar and Grill - Jacinto Extention

Bistro Rosario- Torres St.

Jerry's Grill - Gaisano Mall

Ranchero - near central bank

Harana - Torres St.,

Dencia's restaurant - Gen luna St.

Picobello - Gaisano southmall

Hola espanya- damosa gateway

Hanoi - tapat sa people's park

Swiss deli- damosa

Khash Persian Kabab- ecoland

Harana - Torres St.

Luz Kinilaw - boulevard

Penongs

Nanay Bebeng

Buffet palace

Tsuru

and some other great restaurants.Just visit these restaurants and I'm sure you will keep coming back to Davao :)

Visiting the province of my mother

Last week,my family in the Philippines visited Makilala in Kidapawan City.It's about a two hour drive from Davao City and it's the province of my mother.I remembered,I was 12 years old the last time I visited there and never been back eversince.Since next year we will be going back to Philippines again,we will visit the place so that he will see the province of my mother and to be able to experience a provencial life.

I miss going to the river,just playing and swimming in the cold water,eating lots of fresh fruits like durian,marang,rambutan,young coconut(buko),lanzones and some other fruits and also to see our relatives.

I'm happy that my husband finally agreed to go there coz before he was so hesitant about the place but my family assured that it's safe to go there.I'm so excited,wish it will be next year tomorrow :)!!!

Eat all you can in Davao

Everytime we visit Davao we usually eat at eat all you can restaurants such as Dencios and Sea food grill to name a few for 130 pesos.The other restaurants in Davao that caters eat all you can are Nanay Bebeng,Buffet Palace,Saluhan Coffee Shop that are also affordable.For me it's practical coz you can have appetizer,viands,desserts and sometimes drink included in one price.And,everytime you go out the restaurant,you are surely full and satisfied :).

I really miss the foods in Davao,how I wish we can go back there soon.

Bluetooth headset

I really wanted to learn how to drive a car but I'm so afraid and nervous just thinking of it.A friend of mine here who drives her car for some years now never stop telling me that it's easy to drive and nothing to worry about.She even said that now she can drive while talking to her husband.I told her what she did was dangerous but she said it's ok because she is using a Bluetooth headset while talking to her hubby.Good thing that she has it so that she can still concentrate on the road while talking to someone.

Monument of Dr. Jose Rizal in Madrid

Before we visited Spain,I really didn't know that there is a monument of Dr. Jose Rizal.But when I saw the map of madrid,I was immediately intrigued by the name of the place which is Islas Filipinas.I told my husband,wow Pangga,there is a name of the street here for the islands of Philippines.So when I saw a Filipino,I asked him,what can I see there and he told me that I can see the monuments of Rizal.I told my husband,we have to go there,I couldn't miss the opportunity to see the place.It was intented for the 100th years of Philippine Independence from Spaniards year 1998.

I was very proud seeing the monument of our national hero in Madrid.So guys,if you visit Madrid in the future,don't forget to pass the place.I'm sure just like me,you will be proud too :)

Flowers from our garden

From spring till now,we always have some flowers in our home.Since we have many varieties of roses with different colors,hortensia and some flowers that I don't know the name,our flower vases are always filled with them.It saves us a lot from buying flowers in the shop.I love having plants and flowers at home coz it gives relaxation just by looking at them.These are the flowers that I picked from our garden.

Summer is here!!!!!

Finally it's summer!!!!I really like this season.It seems that I am in the Philippines right now,it's really hot!Here in Montlucon,it's 36 degree celcius and it's only the beginning of summer here in France.I'm excited for the series of barbecue that we will gonna do at home.It's the only time that we can eat and cook outdoor so we have to take advantage the nice weather that we are having right now.Bye bye cloudy day,hello Mr sunshine :)

Region Algarve of Portugal

Our destination when we went to Portugal was in the southern part which is Villamoura.It is part of the Algarve region that is very known to the tourist for it's beautiful beaches,hotels,resorts,restaurants and golf courses.Aside from Villamoura,we visited Albufeira,Loule,Faro,Tavera,Quarteira and Loule.All of these places has it's own beauty to boast.

But you know what my husband liked to visit places where we can see how locals really live and not the place where tourist usually go.Oh by the way,it was really hot in Portugal,when we were there,the temperature usually around 41 degrees celcius or even more!

Villamoura



Loule



Albufeira



Portimao



Faro

Alex's first visit to Disneyland

Last week we went to Disneyland again in Paris to let Alex experience the magic of Mickey :).It was Alex's first visit.We decided to take him there since he likes mickey and friends.It is one of his favorite cartoons and everytime he sees their photos,it makes him happy.

When we were there,at first he didn't enjoy much,he just looked around but in the afternoon when we took some rides,he started to smile and enjoy.He was happy and really enjoyed the parade.He was able to see the cartoon characters that he usually watch on TV.

Maybe we will go back there when Alex is big enough to appreciate the park and rides.

Portugal,here we come!!

Tomorrow we will be leaving here to have a 2 week vacation in Portugal.We will visit Lisbon the capital city and the city of Albufeira known for it's beautiful beaches.I'm so excited to discover these places.Hope the weather is good there coz here in our place,it rains a lot.

Charice Pempengco singing Listen in Italy

I love Charice so from time to time,I go to you tube to watch her new videos.Last month she was a guest of a singing contest show in San Remo Italy.She sung,I have nothing,I will always love you,The Prayer,an Italian song and Listen.In this video she sung the song of Beyonce as her own song,it seems that she owns this song IMHO.She amazed and wowed all the audience again.What a great great voice!

By the way,she might be in Italy again on the last week of May.

Thanks to ChannelIV for the video in youtube.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

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Happy Mother's day to all the mothers out there,it's our special day!!!!

I really miss my mom,how I wish she is here with us celebrating this special day.Hope you are happy wherever you are now Ma.Je t'aime toujours...

The beauty of Chateau de Versailles or Versailles Castle

Few months after I arrived here in France,we visited Chateau de Versailles or Versailles Castle,the residence before of Louis XIV.It is one of the most visited landmarks in France for it has an enormous beautiful chateau and a vast magnificent garden.

I remember the first time we went there,we already went very early but we never visited the whole castle and it's garden.It's so big that a whole day is not enough.Two weeks ago we visited again the place with my friend Lucille.That time we didn't go inside,we just roamed around the garden but still never had a chance to explore the whole place.Still,it's so beautiful,the garden is well maintained.

So if you happen to visit France particularly Paris,don't forget to visit this place.It's really worth the time and the money.

We really enjoyed our second visit eventhough it was a short one.

Get together with my friends

We had a nice short vacation in Paris with my friends.We stayed at Lucille's house for 3 days and 3 days too in Janese's house.They were so kind to let us stayed in their homes.Both me and my husband were very happy seeing them again after over a year.We had a get together and we were able to see also our other friends like Ann and her husband Sanai and Maria with her baby boy Eric.

We ate some pinoy foods like biko,maruya,turon,sinugba and pinoy BBQ.We really had some fun,we talked a lot and took some funny photos.How I wish we just live near to them so that I can see them as often as I want.

Tagalog Romance Pocketbook

Eversince I was in high school,I really love reading tagalog romance pocketbook.Maybe because I'm a hopeless romantic person :)the books that I usually read are the Valentine Romances and Precious heart Romances.The authors that I like are Helen Meriz,Gilda Olvidado,Maria Elena Cruz,Martha Cecilia,Arielle,Noelle Arroyo and a lot more.

I remember,before I have to save my "baon" just to rent or buy some pocketbooks.I was really addicted and everytime I read the novels,I've fallen for the characters :)

When I relocate here in France,I brought many pocketbooks.If I know a Filipina owns some,I usually exchange or borrow.I guess I have almost a hundred here at home.Until now that I'm here in my new place,I continue reading but not as often as before because I can only buy pocketbooks when we go to Paris.

Next year when we go home,I'll buy a lot again :)

Grand Canal,Venice Italy

These are the photos we have taken in the Grand Canal of Venice Italy.It's the main way to visit Venice since it connects to the minor canals.The best way to see it is by boat.Just by passing the grand canal,you will see lots of beautiful buildings and different boats.

I tell you,it's really a beautiful place,so if you're planning to go to Italy,never forget to visit Venice.Too bad,we didn't have the chance to ride a gondola that time coz we were afraid that Alex still small and will move a lot in the boat.

Journey band with Arnel Pineda in Manila

Do you know that the band Journey with our fellow kababayan Arnel Pineda(the front man of the group) will be in Manila?Yes,they will be in Manila on March 14 at the SM Mall of Asia for their asian tour.Ten days from now,Filipinos in the Philippines can have a chance to see the group,how lucky they are.

Oh I would love to hear them singing live!especially the songs Faithfully and Don't stop believing.I'm sure their concert will be sold out and Filipinos will be even more proud of Arnel Pineda.

I read that after their concert in Manila,they will be in Japan and Macau.

Did some garden cleaning

We bought the agricultural land that is situated at the back of our lot.We bought it coz we would like to have a place intended only for the fruit bearing trees,veges and some flowers.We take the opportunity yesterday to start the cleaning of the land.Me and my husband started yesterday and we intend to do it everyday for few hours since the spring is fast approaching.It will be difficult for us to eliminate those weeds if we don't start it right now.

We were so tired coz the land was covered by grasses and trees.But at the same time excited to plant the fruit bearing that we bought like cheeries,apples,nectarines and peach.We'll do the cleaning little by little since it will be our everyday task now.

Happy Valentines Day to all!!!

Happy Valentines day to all!!! may our relationship to our husband/partner become more stronger and love will always be around.Me and my husband just stayed home coz it snowed a lot here yesterday,he just kissed and greeted me.I didn't have flowers this year :( but it's already enough for me knowing that he loves and cares for me a lot.

Hope all of you have a nice and enjoyable heart day!!!!

Kreativ Blogger award

Thanks Barb of One Home Diva for giving me this award.



Rules:
List 6 things that make you happy
Pass the award on to 6 bloggers for being Kreativ.
Link to the blogger who gave you the award.
Link to the blogs receiving the award.
Notify the recipients.

1.Knowing that my family here and in Davao are in good health( I call them everyday to know how they are,happy na ako if all of them are ok).

2.Whenever my Pangga say "Je t'aime Pangga"

3.My son's improvement

4.Whenever I see my family in Davao on webcam :)

5.Having dried fish and bagoong at home :)

6.A vacation

Im giving this award to Maya, Hazel, SearchingWellness, Gerthy and Agring

Rin on the Rox,you rock girls!!!!

Have you heard the duo Rin on the Rox?If not,then you have to check their videos in youtube.I'm almost done watching all their videos :)I just can't get enough watching their videos,I replay and replay it especially their versions of Beyonce's songs.

The two girls are great singers and I'm even more proud coz they are both Filipina.They sing like a pro and they even sing better than the original artist :)(IMHO).Lately,they were one of the guests in Ellen Degeneres Show and it was fantastic!I hope they will be known and have a great singing career in USA.I wish them luck.Check their videos below and I'm sure you will admire them.You rock girls!!!

Luxury hotel rooms

I like watching travel and voyage related channels since I like to travel and discover different places.In one of the programs,they featured some luxury hotels in USA.I was amazed when I saw those luxury hotel rooms.The room has luxury bedding and linens with upscale bath amenities,big flat screen TV and some appliances that will make your stay more comfortable and relax.How I wish we could stay in that kind of room in our travel.

Doner kebab

Doner Kebab is our favorite food,me and my husband eat this oftentimes since there are many kebab diner here in France especially in capital region.Even here in our new place,you can see a lot of them.By the way,doner kebab is a Turkish dish made of meat such as lamb,beef and chicken grilled vertically from the rotating spit.We prefer to eat this over hamburgers in the foodchain since an order of this food could make your stomach full.

I remembered when we were in Greece,they have the same food too.They have some kebabs too.

Tips for saving energy

Before,when we got our electricity bill,I was so shocked of the amount we have to pay every month.Maybe because we use a lot of the heaters here at home and we have many appliances that really consumes high energy.So what I usually do now for us too save energy is I just only put on the appliances the time Im gonna use them.When cooking,I prepare all the ingredients and kitchen utensils I have to use before starting to cook to save some gas and electricity.Also with the computers at home,if we are done using it,we put it off.Still we have lots of appliances that needs to be on constantly.I just hope doing those things will lower our energy consumption though.

My lemonade stand award

I got award from Fickleminded ,thanks girl for choosing my blog.



Here’s the simple rules:

Please share this award with your ten favourite bloggers by doing the following:
1) Put the logo on your blog or post.

2) Nominate at least 10 blogs, which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!

3) Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4) Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5) Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

And here’s my nominee:

Maya
Barb
Lucille
Amy
Mira
Hazel
and to all my friends blogs too!

You deserve this award girls!

Philippine version of Fear Factor

Philippines has also the Filipino version of Fear Factor,the very known international reality show.It's called the Pinoy Fear Factor,and it's now airing in ABS-CBN.The show is so exciting and the tasks are way difficult and unusual for a Filipino to do.It was done in Argentina,South America where some of the other countries versions also held.

If you happened to watch this week episode,maybe you're like me who was also pitied to the players especially to RJ and Manuel who have eaten some live rats and disgusting insects.I admired the two men because their reason to join this reality show is for their children.They endured all the difficult tasks just for their family.I'll be happy if either two of the men will win.

Now,they are down to 6.Too bad that LJ was eliminated,I thought Savannah will bid goodbye as she was the weakiest of all this week before the final elimination round.But sad to say,LJ has a fear in deep water,so she couldn't held her breathe for long.

The tasks were so scary and disgusting but that's the game,they have to overcome their fears and be on the top.You have to watch the remaining episodes for it will be more tougher than ever.

Want to know how to fold a t-shirt really fast?

Can you fold a t-shirt very fast?? Me,I can't,I'm bad when it comes to folding clothes :)While looking for some music videos in youtube,I stumbled in this video.A video of a japanese woman who folded the t-shirt very fast.Too bad,she didn't show it slowly so that the viewers can catch up :)

I think,I already saw this before but not paid much attention.But this time,I'm interested because I always have a hard time folding our t-shirts.So maybe I'm gonna try her style,I will just play the video slowly hehehe :)

What a cool way!

We didn't go out today

We did not go out today even if it is the starting day of the nationwide sale here in France.I was so excited yesterday coz my husband already said that we'll go to some stores to look for some nice deals but sad to say,it's very cold here.It's freezing to the max!!!,it's -8 degree celcius right now.Fortunately,we didn't have snow unlike in some northern areas of France.

Usually it's the time that we shop more for clothes since the discounts are from 30%-50%.We always take this opportunity to shop to save some money.I hope tomorrow we'll have the chance to go out and the temperature will go up.

Picture Meme

I got this tag from Barb,thanks Barb.It's nice to reminisce the past :)

Here are the rules:
1. Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures.
2. Go to the 6th Folder and then pick the 6th Picture.
3. Post it on your blog and tell the story that goes with the picture.
4. Tag 5 other glorious people to do the same thing and leave a comment on their blog telling them about it.



This picture was taken last December 31,2005 in our apartment before.It was new years's eve and I was 8 months pregnant(I gave birth after 9 days).Usually we go to Janese's house every new year to celebrate,but that time it was hard for me to travel and walk long distance.So we decided that it will be done at home.It was my husband who prepared all but I helped him in serving the foods :).It was me who arranged and decorated the table though.

Though we were only 4 couples but it was fun.We had some exchanging gifts and games.It was really nice to see again our friends.Too bad that we were not there this year with them.

Now,I'm gonna pass it to Janese,Gina,Shy,Maya and Hazel

Happy New Year To All !!!!

Happy New Year to all!!! may we have a fruitful and a prosperous 2009.May this year brings many opportunities and turn our dreams into reality.

My wishes for this year are:our marriage to be more stronger,we are closer to our 8th year anniversary :),my family here and in Philippines will have a good health,good life and more blessings.I'm just so thankful to God of all the wonderful things that we received last year and that He is always there for us.

Our warmest and best wishes to all!!!!Happy New Year once again!!!!


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