Marifel's World

My favorite song as of the moment

noreply@blogger.com (mafhel) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:02:00 +0000

I love listening to their song ever since it was released here in the Philippines. many noontime shows tried to copy the moves they have failed. The original is much better.

Story of our lives (after outbreak)

noreply@blogger.com (mafhel) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:50:00 +0000

Its been weeks after the the incident happen and until now i cant get over it. Maybe because its not an overnight process, it will takes some time to over come such trauma. So for the mean time i would stay with my parents house during the weekdays and weekends with my hubby in our own home. Its very hard on my part because i cant be with my hubby even if i want to. There are times i just want a hug after a toxic day from work or just an ordinary day that i misses my hubby and want to hug him but i cant. Its really a trial on part since i cant overcome the fear of leaving alone at night in our own house because of the incident. I pray to GOD that sooner i will be brave enough and have the courage again.

August 2009 in Philippine History

noreply@blogger.com (manong calbo) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:04:00 +0000

The transition period from July to August is one for the books or I should say for the history books (and should be properly written by writers...ehem ehem Zaide)

1. Former Philippine president Corazon Aquino will be buried beside her husband at Manila Memorial Park. The heavens must be crying a lot for the loss of the Filipino people and the Aquino family. The former president gave a good fight for democracy and she should be rewarded for her effort.

2. Extreme disgust over the attempt made by Malacanang especially the midget president (ehem ehem GMA) to insert new pets (I mean candidates) into the Supreme Court. Good thing the Judicial Bar Council thwarted the attempt. The midget president should be reminded about the division between the legislative, executive, and the judiciary branch. She needs to get schooled on the current constitution. I smell something sinister in the recent move of Malacanang and could it be connected to the 2010 elections?

3. Oh my! Carlo J. Caparas nominated by Malacanang to the newest batch of National Artists. What in the world were they thinking on nominating that guy who did nothing noteworthy for the country. I hope the massacre movies made by the guy does not prove how low can we go on picking candidates for the National Artists of the Philippines. Will make sure to campaign against him and make a massacre out of his nomination.

* borrowed the picture below from this site

Farewell madame president

noreply@blogger.com (manong calbo) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:27:00 +0000

Today marks a sad part of Philippine history as one former president has been called back by the Lord. Much of my early life was under her administration and what I remember most is the coup d tat that occurred a couple of times during her presidency.

Thank you Lord for giving President Aquino
the gift of life. It was a well-lived life as she
touched nations all over the world.
It must have been difficult for her
especially the last months of her life.
But everything is well now as she joins you.
May her family find comfort knowing that
she is now safe in your kingdom.

Story of our lives

noreply@blogger.com (mafhel) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:39:00 +0000

July 21 was my mom`s birthday so i got home late and left is our mini dog waiting for me to got home. Having some food with me for my partner since he was not able to join us because of his work. When we are about to sleep and listening to my favorite fm radio 90.7(papajak) i heard someone is crying so i thought it was just one of the mystery of the house and try to ignore it by putting the radio volume on high but i was wrong, instead she cried louder and louder. While i still have some guts with me i tried to say something like " umalis ka na!!" (what they say try to talk to them) i guess it didnt work out because she is angry hearing some things throwing outside of my room and doors are slaping many times. Its really a nerve breaking moment for me. I dont know how i survive that moment but still i did informed my parents but how? i dont know....

Up to now i still have fear of being alone

... horrible.... afraid...

but its true.

Me and Bankone family

noreply@blogger.com (mafhel) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:13:00 +0000

Me and my office mates.

Boracay Trip (June 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (manong calbo) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:22:00 +0000

Me and my former officemate Laine.

Me and hubby at NAIA 3 around 7am, June 12. Flight was not delayed and hubby is fresh from gy work. You can also see our bag in the background.

Coaster ride to the port going to Boracay

Halfway to Boracay!

D'Mall!

Images from my wedding last December 2008

noreply@blogger.com (manong calbo) — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:01:00 +0000

^ Hubby's office mates who helped with the wedding coordination on the day of our wedding.

^ Our wedding cake. Almost everything is edible and we used it as our giveaways after the event.

^ Our cake together with the other mini cakes.

(food pics)

noreply@blogger.com (manong calbo) — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Freshly cooked Pinangat from one of the restos in Naga City. We were practically begging the staff at the restaurant to cook it as quickly as possible. I've noticed that most of the visitors were balikbayan. One of the best tasting Pinangat that I have ever tasted in my life.

Graceland is one of our last resort restos in Legazpi City. Almost all business establishment close after 5pm (onda?!) and there only a few of them that were open till 10pm (there's a Jollibee branch that's 24 hours but I skipped the option of going there). Food from Graceland is ok and the Pinangat is well-cooked and service is fast.

Dessert time at DJC halo-halo (Legazpi City branch). One of the hidden secrets of Bicolandia. They have one of best tasting halo-halo concocton and barquillos. It's worth the twelve hour trip from Manila.

Only in Bicol...

Toasted Siopao

Weird thing is that it's inside a bread and the is hard compared to the normal Siopao that is easily available here in Manila. But the taste is ok (although more stuffing is needed).

My Samar - Sorsogon - Bicol trip (May 2008)

noreply@blogger.com (manong calbo) — Sun, 31 May 2009 03:58:00 +0000

Me and my relatives decided to help our dear grandmother to go back to her province and see if her relatives are still there. There were seven of us who joined the trip which took us from North and Central Luzon towards the southern most part of the island (and a part of the Visayas region). I took some pictures of the food that we were able to eat while on the road trip.

^ Native crab cooked in coconut milk with Ampalaya leaves.

^ Fern (Paco) salad which was made by the wife of the former mayor of Sorsogon and who happens to be the owner of Fernando's Hotel where we stayed during the Sorsogon part of our trip.

^ A must try whenever you spend time in the Bicol region.

^ Large shrimps cooked in butter and garlic. Can be cooked as tempura too :)

^ Squid cooked in sweet and sour sauce.