Cebuanang Palaweña

Photo credit: OMT The largest surfing competition in the Palawan province has just successfully concluded its second surfing event, the Paragua San Vic Surf Competition last January 22, 2023 with its guest master of ceremony, Ms. Ina Feleo.  Seventy-seven (77) surfers from different parts of the country joined the competition, wherein majority of the winners were from Puerto Princesa and Siargao.                          Photo credit: OMT                 In the past few days before the event, the weather wasn't really good. It rained a lot, as in a lot. But fortunately, it became better and even really sunny on its opening day. While there were rain showers on the following days, the spectators did not mind it at all while watching th e competition. Apart from the competition, people also had fun with the foods and other displays since there were vendors at the venue. There were...

Cebu's Sinulog is 50 years old!!! I was not able to celebrate Sinulog for its 50th year last 3rd week of January 2023, but I was able to celebrate again the festival in 2019 before the pandemic with my friends from Palawan.  * Our flight date back to Palawan was also the arrival date of the first two Chinese who were COVID positive. So, my friends and I were pretty anxious if we accidentally met them that day at the airport. hahaha Na praning na eh! For those who have not experienced Sinulog, let me share with you some tips and ideas during the festival: 1. Wear comfortable footwear.      Many streets are close during Sinulog, so expect a very long walk.  2. Bring a water tumbler, extra hanky and extra clothes.        Since you have to walk a lot, you really need more water to drink and you'll get sweaty. 3. Bring some sun protection.      Especially if you are not staying in one place with roofing,  then a cap, a vis...

  Ayutthaya is my most  favorite place I have been to because I love ruins very much. Its history is just amazing. The temple ruins gave me a lot of joy and happiness. The vibe of the city is perfect for me that I do not mind visiting there many times. hehe There are 41 temples in Ayutthaya, and I haven't seen all of them although I have visited there twice. I don't even remember the names of the other temples I visited. hahaha So, these temples shown below are the ones I remember: 😅 Wat Chaiwatthanaram Love at first sight.  hehe This is the first temple I saw in Ayutthaya and I fell in love with it. Its features can strike you at first sight since it is constituted by 8 stupas surrounding the high prang (a common shrine element of Hindu and Buddhist architecture during Khmer Empire).    Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon - by far, this is the temple with most people during our visit.  This wat/temple is still active where monks reside. Its very large bell-shaped ...

Tying the knot may not be an easy decision as what others told me, but saying YES to the man you had not been even dreaming of of having  makes the decision easier.  There are so many things in marriage that scare the h*ll out of me, because, gee, I grew up in a not so perfect home just like you, and the moment I step out from the house I can see that the road of marriage life is not all paved :     - Pregnancy     - Raising a child     - Financial crisis     - Sickness     - Infidelity      and the list goes on.... However, I also believe that all those doubts and anxieties would not help me at all. So, if I would  just live the present more, be prayerful and be committed to work things out when life hits hard, then I am good to go. 😃 Good thing, my brother gave me these two (2) books. I think these would be perfect. :)  I have started reading the first book. Yes, it's me who reads and my hubby just l...