tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80567914704028009802024-03-13T22:18:36.161-07:00God's GiftGod's Gift is my blog purposely created for me to have an avenue online where I can post something that has to do with Life, it's beauty and wonder. This will also be an online page in giving glory to God for the many favors He has done for all of us.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-68108524225964792392009-05-03T16:48:00.000-07:002009-05-03T20:41:11.204-07:00Pacman's MomentPacman? that's Manny Pacquiao the pride of the Philippines. <br /><br />Last night my husband and I,together with some Filipino and <br />American friends gathered together. Families brought <br />some food and drinks to watch the Pacquiao VS Hatton <br />fight through pay per view. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf444PGW6gI/AAAAAAAAAJU/Mmz7hyuJzMg/s1600-h/DSC05709.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf444PGW6gI/AAAAAAAAAJU/Mmz7hyuJzMg/s320/DSC05709.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331761547630275074" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf5jwQCaUPI/AAAAAAAAAJs/XugHyNLmDzM/s1600-h/DSC05717.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf5jwQCaUPI/AAAAAAAAAJs/XugHyNLmDzM/s320/DSC05717.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331808689443197170" /></a><br />While waiting for the main event to start everyone was so <br />excited. As the National Anthem of the Philippines was sung <br />the excitement about the fight was very obvious.Cheering, <br />clapping and whistling for Manny filled the air. The night <br />was full of fun and it ended victoriously when <strong>Manny "Pacman" <br />Pacquiao</strong> once again proclaimed as the winner. Proud to be Pinoy! <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf444Sha3ZI/AAAAAAAAAJc/dF_WhfR3BZo/s1600-h/DSC05722.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf444Sha3ZI/AAAAAAAAAJc/dF_WhfR3BZo/s320/DSC05722.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331761548549086610" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf5jWPsakOI/AAAAAAAAAJk/ZN7A9SdeeFs/s1600-h/DSC05720.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/Sf5jWPsakOI/AAAAAAAAAJk/ZN7A9SdeeFs/s320/DSC05720.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331808242674340066" /></a>gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-12941915955180142382009-04-06T08:37:00.000-07:002009-04-06T08:48:33.480-07:00Camping on Spring BreakSpring is here! And while the kids and teachers are <br />off from school our Bible Study and Fellowship community <br />planned for an outdoor fellowship. Bay View, Texas is the <br />destination. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SdoithnCLlI/AAAAAAAAAJM/ixTNDfjgKV4/s1600-h/DSC05609.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SdoithnCLlI/AAAAAAAAAJM/ixTNDfjgKV4/s320/DSC05609.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321604075203210834" /></a><br />Every family brought their own tents, outdoor chairs and <br />food. It was fun Friday night and half day of Saturday. <br />The kids together with their parents and friends enjoyed <br />the outdoor fun. Games highlighted the activity and everyone <br />left the place happy, tired and hopeful that there will be <br />another outdoor fun-filled activity one day.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-60710835316050307362009-01-02T11:10:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:24:14.109-08:00Welcome 2009As we begin the new year, let us all reflect how our life <br />was last year.<br /><br />Life is beautiful but living is not easy nor hard. I always <br />believe that everything will be fine if God is with us and <br />if we allow Him to direct us in the path He wants us to go.<br />Let us listen to His voice and let us do our share in making <br />our life worth living. <br /><br />New year, new beginnings, new life but our God is always <br />the same... He will forever be the Holy and Mighty One. <br /><br />My husband and I, together with our parents wishes every <br />family a prosperous, peaceful and colorful year 2009.May <br />God continue to shower His blessings to everyone. <br /><br />Happy New Year!gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-30265911054050527332008-12-23T18:49:00.000-08:002008-12-23T20:00:09.928-08:00Fil-Am Christmas Party 2008The Filipino American Association of Brownsville, Texas <br />had their Christmas Party last December 21, 2008 at The <br />Event Center. <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SVGnU78TvpI/AAAAAAAAAIs/Rf_r9lttgRQ/s1600-h/DSC05324.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SVGnU78TvpI/AAAAAAAAAIs/Rf_r9lttgRQ/s320/DSC05324.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283187816012168850" /></a><br />Filipino food like lechon (<em>roasted pig</em>), palabok, pancit, <br />cassava cake and a lot more was at every buffet table and <br />everyone shared the recipe that we all missed back home. <br />A variety of dance numbers was given by the kids and young <br />adults.As the live band played people were dancing and everyone <br />was having fun in spite of the freezing cold outside. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SVGmRWG7lKI/AAAAAAAAAIk/hZum0LvGO40/s1600-h/DSC05321.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SVGmRWG7lKI/AAAAAAAAAIk/hZum0LvGO40/s320/DSC05321.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283186654804939938" /></a><br />Induction of the newly elected officers of The Filipino <br />American Association of Brownsville, Texas was one of the <br />highlights.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-43793357697916394002008-12-01T17:40:00.000-08:002008-12-01T17:46:18.325-08:00Real Tree for ChristmasI was amazed when I saw a real Christmas tree in the store. <br />It comes in different sizes and different prices. It was my <br />first time to see a real one. Most people prefer to use the <br />artificial tree because it saves money and they can always <br />reuse it for next year. But then again nothing compares to a <br />real one. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/STSScNewQTI/AAAAAAAAAIc/XWKd5fvfBIk/s1600-h/DSC03795.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/STSScNewQTI/AAAAAAAAAIc/XWKd5fvfBIk/s320/DSC03795.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275002076910338354" /></a><br />Today is December 1st no wonder why Christmas trees are all <br />over the place, 24 days more to go!gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-47788166064659172202008-11-30T06:35:00.000-08:002008-11-30T06:38:48.984-08:00On Being RememberedDon’t you feel happy when someone remembers you? Remembering <br />someone can be done in many ways. Sending letters, emails, <br />making a phone call or by texting. While others remember you <br />by sending a gift, some do it in silence. Praying for the <br />people we remember is the best way because it comes from the <br />heart and it is free. <br /><br />My husband and I were happy to know that someone always <br />remembers the both of us especially whenever there is an <br />occasion. On our Wedding Anniversary my family in the <br />Philippines sent us greeting card. When my father in law <br />and his wife went to Las Vegas for vacation they brought <br />a t-shirt for me and my husband and this past Thanksgiving <br />we received two invitations, one is from my father in law <br />and the other is from the Filipino Community. Isn’t it great? <br />When you are being remembered, you are loved.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-88485095321832494342008-11-28T13:20:00.000-08:002008-11-28T13:26:07.843-08:00Thanksgiving 2008<em>Thank You</em> is a very kind word. It is very simple but the <br />echo is lasting. Although the word <em>Thank You</em> is very easy <br />to say oftentimes we forgot to say it. Behind the many <br />reasons of saying <em>Thank You</em>, there’s a lot of ways to say <br />it too. God is the best reason for celebrating <strong>Thanksgiving <br />Day</strong>. This is the day when family and friends gathered and <br />dine together. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/STBhBhOG-VI/AAAAAAAAAIU/BDeAPqptX1g/s1600-h/DSC03809.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/STBhBhOG-VI/AAAAAAAAAIU/BDeAPqptX1g/s320/DSC03809.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273821842376161618" /></a><br />My first <strong>Thanksgiving Day </strong>in U.S.A. was very meaningful not <br />only because it’s my first but simply because I celebrated <br />it with family and friends whose common denominator is GOD. <br />I am forever thankful to Him for He truly made all things <br />beautiful in His time. Let the praises ring!gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-36661805363256149412008-11-25T21:31:00.000-08:002008-11-27T05:38:21.026-08:00Preparing for Thanksgiving<strong>Thanksgiving</strong> <strong>day</strong> is one of the biggest holidays here in U.S.A.<br />Most American homes celebrate the event with their family <br />and friends. Roast turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and pecan pie <br />and some other recipes will be prepared. <br /><br />At this time when the date for <span style="font-weight:bold;">Thanksgiving</span> is getting closer, <br />the line is long in almost every counter in every supermarket. <br />Almost all the shopping cart has turkey on it and pies (<em> pumpkin <br />and pecan </em>).This year is going to be the first <span style="font-weight:bold;">Thanksgiving</span> day <br />that my husband and I will celebrate here together. Not to miss <br />the tradition, we had our shopping done before the rush hour. <br /><br />I always believe that no matter how tough life is, there's always <br />something that we have to be thankful of. Giving thanks doesn’t <br />have to be always having party. The best simple way of giving <br />thanks is through prayer. Let’s make everyday a Thanksgiving day.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-91230983947583618652008-11-20T13:46:00.000-08:002008-11-27T05:40:47.310-08:00Feast of SharingYesterday was the date set for the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Feast of Sharing</span> in <br />Brownsville, Texas. The <span style="font-weight:bold;">Feast of Sharing</span> is an annual free <br />dinner for all sponsored by H-E-B (<em>here everything is better</em>) <br />supermarkets. H-E-B is one of the biggest chains of supermarkets <br />across Texas and some parts of Mexico. This event first started <br />in 1988.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SSXcK0XtlqI/AAAAAAAAAIE/iV28oDVhexA/s1600-h/DSC03769.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SSXcK0XtlqI/AAAAAAAAAIE/iV28oDVhexA/s320/DSC03769.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270861017321936546" /></a><br />Many people went to Jacob Brown Auditorium for the event. The <br />line going in was very long yet the organizer managed it very <br />well. It was very smooth, no pushing and everyone enjoyed the <br />event. A lot of food and drinks were served and a live band to <br />entertain the people. Volunteers, mostly students were there <br />to render service in serving food such us turkey, mashed potato, <br />pumpkin pie, vegetables, bread, butter, cranberry sauce, sodas, <br />milk, chocolate drink, water and popcorn. People were dancing as <br />the live band played the music. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SSXcoMXJYjI/AAAAAAAAAIM/0E7HClJwpbk/s1600-h/DSC03767.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SSXcoMXJYjI/AAAAAAAAAIM/0E7HClJwpbk/s320/DSC03767.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270861521978221106" /></a><br />I personally felt very happy to see that a company like H-E-B has <br />a program like the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Feast of Sharing</span> for all the people in this <br />season of sharing. The gesture that the company has for all is <br />evident that Christ is alive. Christmas is indeed the season of <br />sharing.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-880745889041208082008-11-15T16:37:00.000-08:002008-11-15T16:44:31.350-08:00Wednesday SpecialBuffalo wings recipe is very common here when you go to a bar <br />and grill place. Some would want it serve with cold beer or soda, <br />but bar and grill is not the only place that knows how to make <br />Buffalo wings, we do too.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SR9rym92QgI/AAAAAAAAAH0/WfXwiW89fAY/s1600-h/DSC03456.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SR9rym92QgI/AAAAAAAAAH0/WfXwiW89fAY/s320/DSC03456.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269048606244356610" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SR9ry3hSlSI/AAAAAAAAAH8/hXnaSiax8-4/s1600-h/DSC03455.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SR9ry3hSlSI/AAAAAAAAAH8/hXnaSiax8-4/s320/DSC03455.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269048610687980834" /></a><br />Chicken wing is the main ingredient, vegetable oil, flour, hot <br />sauce and butter is also needed. My husband and I will like it <br />with fresh carrots, celery and ranch for dips. The recipe will <br />taste even better if it’s being prepared cheerfully. Try it, you <br />will love it!gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-20834358076235507652008-11-08T05:05:00.000-08:002008-11-08T05:07:39.568-08:00Learning to DriveDriving a car is new to me and is something I am interested <br />to do and learn. <br /><br />I was accompanied by my husband to the Department of Public <br />Safety where I took the exam for me to have a permit to learn <br />to drive. The result was good, had a 100% rating. Since then <br />I started to learn to drive and my husband has to be with me <br />since it is required that someone with a driver’s license has <br />to sit next to the student driver. <br /><br />I admit that learning to drive is not easy for someone like me <br />that never drove any type of vehicle not even bicycle. In the <br />Philippines where I came from I can always get a ride from a <br />jeep, bus and taxi (<em>our local means of transportation</em>) without <br />learning how to drive. But since I am now in U.S.A. driving is <br />a thing that I must learn to do. One of the things I appreciate <br />here in U.S.A. are the roads, very wide and a center lane is <br />there for those making a turn and almost every driver if not all <br />uses their directional in changing lanes and in making turns. <br />Traffic lights are working and everyone pays attention to it.<br /><br />Learning to drive in U.S.A. is something that I enjoy doing though <br />I still have to conquer my fear. I always believe that if others <br />can why can’t I.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-57162051191768292382008-11-03T06:05:00.000-08:002008-11-03T06:10:37.389-08:00Because of Pancit<em>Pancit</em> is a food very common to all Filipinos and personally <br />it is one of my favorites. Whenever we meet someone here that <br />has visited the Philippines they always say that they like <em>pancit</em>. <br /><br />In my prior post I mentioned a place named Harleys that my husband <br />and I go to almost every Sunday that serves free barbecue buffet. <br />If you want to bring a special dish for all the people to enjoy <br />they appreciate that. One day my husband and I agreed to bring <br /><em>pancit</em>. When we reached Harleys, I handed the dish I had prepared <br />to the bar tender and gladly he said, “Thank You.” As we listen <br />to the music of the band, the bar tender approached us and asked <br />if the food that we brought was <em>pancit</em>. I said yes and I asked him <br />how he knew about <em>pancit</em>. With smile in his eyes he said that his <br />mom is from the Philippines and used to cook the said food for the <br />family. <br /><br />What a small world. Because of <em>pancit</em> my husband and I made <br />someone smile. Isn’t it great? Before we left the place he said <br />that he missed having it and that he truly appreciated the dish.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-42621504631175249372008-10-24T20:53:00.000-07:002008-10-24T21:05:05.370-07:00I miss you... Mango!Mango is one of my favorite fruits. It is also one<br />of the most delicious and nutritious foods and it's <br />a good source of vitamin A.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SQKahgT3UNI/AAAAAAAAAHs/9OuKG2T0-w0/s1600-h/DSC01879.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SQKahgT3UNI/AAAAAAAAAHs/9OuKG2T0-w0/s320/DSC01879.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260937215121772754" /></a><br />Yellow mango especially when sweet tastes good. <br />Eating it plain, or maybe make a dessert like mango <br />float, mango glaze or mango shake will for sure make <br />your day. I missed it back home. Although we can <br />still buy mango here the green mango is just hard to <br />find. I like it with <em>bagoog</em> (fermented shrimp paste) <br />or a shake out of it.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-69474141639979544622008-10-21T11:05:00.000-07:002008-10-21T11:31:04.394-07:00Harleys on SundaysMy husband and I will make effort to go to this place every Sunday.<br />The place is not fancy but we like it. No air conditioning or<br />fancy seating but it is the people that make the party.The place<br />is situated in Bay View, Texas. It gets crowded every Sunday when<br />the winter Texans arrive to get away from the cold climate where<br />they come from. You can see cars, motorcycles and even horses in<br />the parking area. People love to go there to hang out and if you <br />liketo dance you sure will enjoy this place. If you have a song <br />in mind and would like the band to play while you sing, they can <br />make it happen.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SP4bnnWr5rI/AAAAAAAAAHc/jkgNdpnJmWk/s1600-h/DSC02026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259671782208300722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SP4bnnWr5rI/AAAAAAAAAHc/jkgNdpnJmWk/s320/DSC02026.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />They serve beer, juice, soda and water but you can also get <br />something to go with your drink like chips. Aside from that they <br />serve a free barbecue buffet every Sunday. A donation for the cook <br />is appreciated. You can also contribute to the buffet by bringing <br />something like pasta, salad, cake or any food that you wish to bring.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SP4boC9PDWI/AAAAAAAAAHk/Hc6oF_65bGA/s1600-h/DSC03292.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259671789617745250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SP4boC9PDWI/AAAAAAAAAHk/Hc6oF_65bGA/s320/DSC03292.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The place is for family and friends to hang-out, listen to the band<br />as you feel the cold breeze of the wind while you move and groove on<br />the dance floor.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-81643825462372745702008-10-19T14:34:00.000-07:002008-10-19T14:48:48.608-07:00Congee for rainy dayBack in the Philippines, I always like to have soup during <br />rainy days especially when it’s served hot. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPuq9cARnrI/AAAAAAAAAHU/hFYjBRMnlKk/s1600-h/DSC03452.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPuq9cARnrI/AAAAAAAAAHU/hFYjBRMnlKk/s320/DSC03452.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258984962351275698" /></a><br /><br />Last Tuesday when the rain poured heavily the whole day, I <br />decided to cook something that will at least give a balance <br />to the cold atmosphere. Congee is the recipe. Rice, chicken, <br />ginger, black pepper and green onions are the main ingredients <br />that I used. I had <span style="font-style:italic;">kalamansi</span> (a small citrus fruit)and <span style="font-style:italic;">patis</span> <br />(fish sauce)for flavor enhancement while my husband had soy <br />sauce. <br /><br />We both enjoyed the food as we watch the rain fall by the window <br />pane.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-84330326409580491302008-10-17T07:32:00.000-07:002008-10-17T08:05:21.262-07:00It's your Birthday Today!14 years ago today when my eldest sister gave birth to <br />a healthy baby boy, we named him Pet Angelo. He grew <br />up as a nice kid, a good student and a friend. I remember <br />on his kindergarten graduation day his teacher chose him <br />to be the emcee of the program. That was cute seeing him <br />on his graduation gown as he managed the sequence of the <br />program. That was a remarkable moment and we are very <br />proud of him. <br /><br />Today as he celebrates his birthday, we wish him all the <br />best in life. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"><img src="http://img30.glitterfy.com/291/glitterfy093005593D31.gif" alt="Glitter Photos" border=0 /></a><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"></a>gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-41474056313257041342008-10-15T12:44:00.000-07:002008-10-15T14:08:04.911-07:00Roar by the Shore<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZNBhJSUaI/AAAAAAAAAGc/zYdlX2FrPR8/s1600-h/DSC03378.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZNBhJSUaI/AAAAAAAAAGc/zYdlX2FrPR8/s320/DSC03378.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257474303474160034" /></a><br />October 9-12,2008 was set for Bike Week at South Padre <br />Island,Texas. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZQnKH5ubI/AAAAAAAAAHE/4WGa5I9QdtY/s1600-h/DSC03408.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZQnKH5ubI/AAAAAAAAAHE/4WGa5I9QdtY/s320/DSC03408.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257478248664250802" /></a><br />All different brands of motorcycle are welcome to bike week. <br />From where we live we can hear the roar of the motorcycles <br />riding on the highway. Not to miss the fun, my husband and <br />I went for a ride to the beautiful South Padre Island of <br />Texas.As we enjoyed the ride, we were also amazed of the <br />other bikers that we met along the way. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZNBkTEDrI/AAAAAAAAAGk/4q7YtfRoW8c/s1600-h/DSC03391.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZNBkTEDrI/AAAAAAAAAGk/4q7YtfRoW8c/s320/DSC03391.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257474304320474802" /></a><br />It was my first time to see a motorcycle rally and the feeling<br />was a real WOW! Different sizes, types, design, color and <br />brand of motorcycles roaring on the road to the shore was a <br />fun experience and it felt different knowing that we were one <br />of the bikers that is on the road having fun and making other <br />people smile as they watch the street full of motorcycles. <br />One can tell that all the bars, restaurants, hotels and inns <br />were full by just looking at the parking lot where it is full <br />of motorcycles coming from different cities of different <br />states here in U.S.A. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZRS0m6k9I/AAAAAAAAAHM/MpfFhKthAtI/s1600-h/DSC03431.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPZRS0m6k9I/AAAAAAAAAHM/MpfFhKthAtI/s320/DSC03431.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257478998802994130" /></a><br /><br />Riding on our Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle with my <br />husband is one of the things that we both enjoy together.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-69198081573992148232008-10-14T10:31:00.000-07:002008-10-14T20:48:30.686-07:00RainbowIt was gloomy one Sunday morning when we left for Mass. <br />When we arrive home thirty minutes after the rain starts <br />to fall heavily as the wind blows. When the rain stops <br />pouring, a beautiful rainbow appeared up in the sky, <br />and not only one but two and was beautiful.Truly it <br />says that after a rain a rainbow will shine. <br /><br />In life no matter how difficult the situation is, let <br />us all believe and hold on to the promise of God in <br /><strong>Jeremiah 11:29 </strong><em>'For I know the plans I have for you,<br />" declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to <br />harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'</em><br /><br />It was my first time to see two rainbows side by side, <br />amazingly attractive. When we have God in our life <br />nothing is impossible. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPTZ-1j07FI/AAAAAAAAAGU/xws-i6DpuQI/s1600-h/DSC03447.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPTZ-1j07FI/AAAAAAAAAGU/xws-i6DpuQI/s320/DSC03447.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257066338600676434" /></a><br /><strong>The image of two rainbows captured from a distance.</strong>gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-55275894818116510082008-10-12T15:37:00.000-07:002008-10-12T15:46:38.707-07:00Chocolates my favorite!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPJ9kNdditI/AAAAAAAAAF0/UP1-14cT0DQ/s1600-h/DSC01487.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPJ9kNdditI/AAAAAAAAAF0/UP1-14cT0DQ/s320/DSC01487.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256401776136784594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Some of my favorite chocolates.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If one will ask me to choose between free movie ticket and <br />chocolate, I will choose the latter. I just can’t say no <br />when it comes to chocolate. <br /><br />I remember when my husband asked me what I want him to bring <br />for me to the Philippines, I said C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E.S. and <br />yes he brought me a lot of chocolates of different brand. <br /><br />Yummy is always the first word I utter after having a bite <br />and with chocolates I will always be like a kid, hmmm.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-18409535205112345012008-10-06T11:21:00.000-07:002008-10-15T18:00:00.708-07:00Car Show 2008My husband and I had a great time one Sunday afternoon <br />when we went to a Car Show in Brownsville, Texas. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOuaCfsmPHI/AAAAAAAAAFc/r2dzbGuvn2A/s1600-h/DSC03340.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOuaCfsmPHI/AAAAAAAAAFc/r2dzbGuvn2A/s320/DSC03340.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254462757916785778" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOuarVW-npI/AAAAAAAAAFs/2UseRfO2pZQ/s1600-h/DSC03356.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOuarVW-npI/AAAAAAAAAFs/2UseRfO2pZQ/s320/DSC03356.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254463459516391058" /></a><br />Seeing different colors, models, and makes of vehicles <br />was very interesting especially when one can see the <br />owners' pride put into maintaining the condition of the <br />engine and body of the vehicle. Learning that if the <br />owner keeps the vehicle in original condition adds to <br />the value of the vehicle is one good point each vehicle <br />owner must realize.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOpYKrIOuAI/AAAAAAAAAEs/R3dgwCyo6ek/s1600-h/DSC03342.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOpYKrIOuAI/AAAAAAAAAEs/R3dgwCyo6ek/s320/DSC03342.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254108855680284674" /></a><br />The way that some of the owners modified their vehicles <br />was interesting. Some of the vehicles came with sound <br />systems that were truly awesome. Some of them were <br />equipped with televisions and game systems. Some of the <br />cars were modified with hydraulic systems that could <br />raise or lower the car. There were some that came with <br />modified pick-up trucks. It is amazing the amount of <br />time and money that were put into the vehicles on display. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOpYK5R-krI/AAAAAAAAAE0/VyufF_456dA/s1600-h/DSC03347.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOpYK5R-krI/AAAAAAAAAE0/VyufF_456dA/s320/DSC03347.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254108859479265970" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOuaCfs1HgI/AAAAAAAAAFk/K_j1wBPvWP8/s1600-h/DSC03358.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SOuaCfs1HgI/AAAAAAAAAFk/K_j1wBPvWP8/s320/DSC03358.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254462757917761026" /></a>gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-10032282877473933932008-07-31T10:50:00.000-07:002008-10-12T17:34:48.583-07:00An Adventure with Hurricane DollyIt was Tuesday July 22 when my husband and kids arrived from<br />New York at 1:20 pm; thank God they made it just before the <br />Hurricane Dolly hit South Texas.<br /><br />The place that I work is usually open 24 hours but that day <br />the management decided to close by 9 pm and all the employees had <br />to leave 11 pm. and declared that Wednesday will be “no work”. <br />My husband together with my step children picked me up from work <br />with the rain pouring and the wind blowing but we made it home. <br />With lots of surprises they brought me from New York and the <br />initial getting-to-know, we all went to sleep because we were tired. <br />The next morning when we woke up heavy rains were pouring and the <br />wind is blowing hard with no electric at all as early as 4 in the <br />morning, we can’t even cook breakfast, no television,no computer, <br />no games for the children and for a while no water. We decided to <br />go out to get something to eat and only Whataburger is open but <br />drive thru and the line was so long that we end up going back <br />home and making breakfast on our gas grill inside the house <br />because we just can’t make it outside with the wind and the rain. <br />The water came back but not the electric and good thing my <br />father in law called my husband and invited us over their house <br />since they have electric. Just before five in the afternoon we <br />ventured our way to my father in law with Dolly. We saw trees <br />on the streets and Highway 100 was flooded. My husband and I was <br />so scared, good thing that my husband purchased 3 months ago a <br />brand new SUV where it is high up compared to our old car. Some <br />traffic lights were destroyed, construction signs were floating <br />on water, and the wind continues to blow heavily and that roof <br />shingles were flying. Luckily we made it to my father in law’s <br />house. As the night went on the water continued to get higher. <br />The lake on the golf course behind my father in laws house was <br />overflowing and reached his fence. Three days after the storm <br />the electric came back so we decided to go back home. We threw <br />lots of food into the garbage. Most of the items were meat, <br />vegetables, dairy products such as milk and cheese, mayo and <br />fruits.It is not safe to keep those food, we just can’t <br />sacrifice our health. Now everything is back to normal while <br />some other parts of the valley are still coping up for the <br />damages that Dolly has done. <br /><br />Together with my husband, I thank the Lord for being so good <br />to us. It is hard to imagine life without Him, we just cannot <br />do it. Praise be to God!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPKWfO2utBI/AAAAAAAAAF8/RyVfipUKgdM/s1600-h/DSC02550.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPKWfO2utBI/AAAAAAAAAF8/RyVfipUKgdM/s320/DSC02550.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256429178402550802" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPKXh2qBhLI/AAAAAAAAAGM/uPc_5vHxoww/s1600-h/DSC02547.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPKXh2qBhLI/AAAAAAAAAGM/uPc_5vHxoww/s320/DSC02547.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256430322958042290" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPKWfaIUhvI/AAAAAAAAAGE/kTIdYO56ThI/s1600-h/DSC02544.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SPKWfaIUhvI/AAAAAAAAAGE/kTIdYO56ThI/s320/DSC02544.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256429181429122802" /></a>gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-35964039337738174942008-06-11T16:49:00.000-07:002008-10-16T12:32:28.715-07:00St. Mary's ChurchThe St. Mary’s Catholic Church is one of the beautiful Churches <br />around Brownsville, Texas. This is where my husband and I goes <br />every Sunday for a Holy Mass. The schedule of Masses comes in <br />English, Spanish and Bilingual but we go for English of course.<br /><br />A solemn celebration is being observed and a band accompanies <br />the choir that makes it lively when the assembly praises God <br />through singing. Every time a reading and Gospel is being said <br />a slide on an OHP (over head projector)is displayed with a picture <br />on it. During the communion the people don’t just receive the <br />host but the wine too which I didn’t experience from the different<br />catholic churches in the Philippines that I’ve been to. During <br />the communion people don’t push or cut in line instead they fall <br />inline silently when it’s their turn which I truly appreciate. <br />The cleanliness of the surrounding and the central air condition <br />makes the place very comfortable for prayer and worship. The <br />warm atmosphere of the parishioners for everyone especially <br />for visitors and new parishioners like me and my husband made us <br />feel that we belong to the family.<br /><br />The said church is the place where we’ve met Filipinos now working <br />and living in the Rio Grande Valley.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-85569690193505546052008-06-08T12:28:00.000-07:002008-06-08T13:19:38.984-07:00A year older in U.S.A.I celebrated my birthday here in U.S.A. for the first time. It is something new because my mom and my sisters are not around but my husband made it a day for me to remember. <br /><br />I started my day going to St. Mary's Church for a morning mass with my husband and I felt special because the Priest prayed over me after the Holy Mass. We then went to Shoneys for an American Breakfast, right after I went online and received mail from my family back in the Philippines, and offline messages from my friends and former officemates. I also received telephone calls. My husband and his parents gave me a presents. My husband took me out for a dinner date at Texas Road House Restaurant. As I turned a year older, I wish and pray for peace and prosperity around the world. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SEw2AK_6WdI/AAAAAAAAADI/3vMfuNmFvos/s1600-h/DSC02228.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SEw2AK_6WdI/AAAAAAAAADI/3vMfuNmFvos/s320/DSC02228.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209598245541140946" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My Happy Birthdaygemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-6274094630185733952008-05-27T09:52:00.000-07:002008-05-27T10:35:50.197-07:00Memorial Day 2008Memorial Day is one of the holidays in the United States of America. This is the day that people give tribute to the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for their country. <br /><br />In Brownsville,Texas a Silent March which is then followed by a ceremony with a twenty one gun salute at the Veterans Park highlighted the event. In South Padre Island there is a fireworks display for Memorial Day.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDw_4t09elI/AAAAAAAAACg/cwDdkNwKeyA/s1600-h/DSC02139.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDw_4t09elI/AAAAAAAAACg/cwDdkNwKeyA/s320/DSC02139.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205105512940403282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Silent March.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxAe909emI/AAAAAAAAACo/VJXX881sYIk/s1600-h/DSC02143.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxAe909emI/AAAAAAAAACo/VJXX881sYIk/s320/DSC02143.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205106170070399586" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The people joining the Silent March.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxEkt09eoI/AAAAAAAAAC4/DP3qnp1i0zQ/s1600-h/DSC02160.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxEkt09eoI/AAAAAAAAAC4/DP3qnp1i0zQ/s320/DSC02160.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205110666901158530" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The flag raising.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxBF909enI/AAAAAAAAACw/j24BqcuyM0k/s1600-h/DSC02158.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxBF909enI/AAAAAAAAACw/j24BqcuyM0k/s320/DSC02158.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205106840085297778" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The 21 Gun Salute.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxFfN09epI/AAAAAAAAADA/HnaHj4XUjWs/s1600-h/DSC02098.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HNHJf4lIsP8/SDxFfN09epI/AAAAAAAAADA/HnaHj4XUjWs/s320/DSC02098.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205111671923505810" /></a><br /><br /><br />Me and my Husband at South Padre Island during the Memorial Day fireworks display.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056791470402800980.post-83609491097541023652008-05-09T13:59:00.000-07:002008-11-29T08:51:12.921-08:00License TeacherLast April 30,2008 the Professional Regulation Commission announced the result of the successful elementary and secondary teachers. I am very happy to know that out of the 14,767 examinees for secondary teachers I am one of the 3,705 who successfully made it, <span style="font-weight:bold;">(<span style="font-style:bold;">source:</span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">http://www.prcboardexamresults.com/let-exam-results-for-april-2008-secondary-level</span>)<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span> now I am a license teacher. I thank my husband, mom and sisters for the support and encouragement, above all I thank the Lord for making my dream to come true. <br /><br />To all my fellow new teachers my congratulations.gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695183777217428884noreply@blogger.com0