Fil-Am Christmas Party 2008

The Filipino American Association of Brownsville, Texas
had their Christmas Party last December 21, 2008 at The
Event Center.

Filipino food like lechon (roasted pig), palabok, pancit,
cassava cake and a lot more was at every buffet table and
everyone shared the recipe that we all missed back home.
A variety of dance numbers was given by the kids and young
adults.As the live band played people were dancing and everyone
was having fun in spite of the freezing cold outside.

Induction of the newly elected officers of The Filipino
American Association of Brownsville, Texas was one of the
highlights.

Preparing for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving day is one of the biggest holidays here in U.S.A.
Most American homes celebrate the event with their family
and friends. Roast turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and pecan pie
and some other recipes will be prepared.

At this time when the date for Thanksgiving is getting closer,
the line is long in almost every counter in every supermarket.
Almost all the shopping cart has turkey on it and pies ( pumpkin
and pecan ).This year is going to be the first Thanksgiving day
that my husband and I will celebrate here together. Not to miss
the tradition, we had our shopping done before the rush hour.

I always believe that no matter how tough life is, there's always
something that we have to be thankful of. Giving thanks doesn’t
have to be always having party. The best simple way of giving
thanks is through prayer. Let’s make everyday a Thanksgiving day.

Feast of Sharing

Yesterday was the date set for the Feast of Sharing in
Brownsville, Texas. The Feast of Sharing is an annual free
dinner for all sponsored by H-E-B (here everything is better)
supermarkets. H-E-B is one of the biggest chains of supermarkets
across Texas and some parts of Mexico. This event first started
in 1988.

Many people went to Jacob Brown Auditorium for the event. The
line going in was very long yet the organizer managed it very
well. It was very smooth, no pushing and everyone enjoyed the
event. A lot of food and drinks were served and a live band to
entertain the people. Volunteers, mostly students were there
to render service in serving food such us turkey, mashed potato,
pumpkin pie, vegetables, bread, butter, cranberry sauce, sodas,
milk, chocolate drink, water and popcorn. People were dancing as
the live band played the music.

I personally felt very happy to see that a company like H-E-B has
a program like the Feast of Sharing for all the people in this
season of sharing. The gesture that the company has for all is
evident that Christ is alive. Christmas is indeed the season of
sharing.

Roar by the Shore

October 9-12,2008 was set for Bike Week at South Padre
Island,Texas.


All different brands of motorcycle are welcome to bike week.
From where we live we can hear the roar of the motorcycles
riding on the highway. Not to miss the fun, my husband and
I went for a ride to the beautiful South Padre Island of
Texas.As we enjoyed the ride, we were also amazed of the
other bikers that we met along the way.


It was my first time to see a motorcycle rally and the feeling
was a real WOW! Different sizes, types, design, color and
brand of motorcycles roaring on the road to the shore was a
fun experience and it felt different knowing that we were one
of the bikers that is on the road having fun and making other
people smile as they watch the street full of motorcycles.
One can tell that all the bars, restaurants, hotels and inns
were full by just looking at the parking lot where it is full
of motorcycles coming from different cities of different
states here in U.S.A.



Riding on our Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle with my
husband is one of the things that we both enjoy together.

Car Show 2008

My husband and I had a great time one Sunday afternoon
when we went to a Car Show in Brownsville, Texas.


Seeing different colors, models, and makes of vehicles
was very interesting especially when one can see the
owners' pride put into maintaining the condition of the
engine and body of the vehicle. Learning that if the
owner keeps the vehicle in original condition adds to
the value of the vehicle is one good point each vehicle
owner must realize.


The way that some of the owners modified their vehicles
was interesting. Some of the vehicles came with sound
systems that were truly awesome. Some of them were
equipped with televisions and game systems. Some of the
cars were modified with hydraulic systems that could
raise or lower the car. There were some that came with
modified pick-up trucks. It is amazing the amount of
time and money that were put into the vehicles on display.

Memorial Day 2008

Memorial 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.

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.








The Silent March.






The people joining the Silent March.












The flag raising.












The 21 Gun Salute.





Me and my Husband at South Padre Island during the Memorial Day fireworks display.

A march on March

The time of reaping has come.

This is the day when parents are going to see their
sons and daughters marching on the stage on their graduation
day with pride. Giving diplomas is always been a gesture of every
school in letting their students know and feel that a milestone is
happening.

Honors and awards are given to students who exerted more effort
in reaching the top.Every effort they gave to every activities,
projects,assignments and examinations were greatly appreciated
by not only their teachers but more of their parents who sent them
to school and who makes everything possible for them to give the
best for their children. It's time to celebrate!

To all the graduates of 2008, my congratulations.
Let all the glory be for God!