I had my first international flight week ago. It was night time
when I left the Philippines on board a Continental Airlines bound
for USA.
While waiting for my checking inn time to appear on the
departure monitor at the Ninoy Aquino international Airport , Manila
I met a Filipina named Jennifer Bravo. We had a nice conversation
until the time of my checking inn came. My flight from Manila to
Guam was great for I had a great time talking to a Filipino who
is now an American Citizen working in Hawaii. The duration of the
flight was 3 hours and 15 minutes and it was early morning in Guam
when the plane landed at the A.B. Won Pat International Airport.
Had to go through Immigration and Passport Checking and waited for
one hour before the boarding of my flight going to Honolulu came.
I was sitting in a row with a Filipino-American Citizen who is
residing in Honolulu, Hawaii. It felt good because I had someone
to talk to about anything that popped up in my mind that had to do
about the USA. The flight was 6 hours and 35 minutes from Guam
until we reached beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. I had to go through
U.S. Customs just like the rest of the passengers and waited for one
hour in the termininal until the connecting flight left for Houston,
Texas. On board the plane I was sick due to motion sickness because
the plane was so bumpy due to weather. I was sitting with a Filipina
nurse from Iloilo, Philippines who is now a Citizen of USA and works
in Houston.
After the long flight that was a total of 25 hours, I saw my
husband at the Airport in Brownsville, Texas. The feeling of being
tired disappeared when I saw him there. The experience of the flight
was something I will forever be thankful to God because He made me
felt at home and safe.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Summer Adventure in the Philippines
The first summer that me and my husband spent
together was in the Philipines.Aside from visitng
beaches and having good time swimming on the pool
we also went to Cagayan de Oro's pride The White
Water Rafting Adventure and The Macahambus Adventure
Park where we experienced walking on the sky bridge
and zip lining.
Walking on the sky bridge was an experience
that can make one not to continue the walk
especially when you look down where you can
see branches of trees, grasses, wild flowers
and some water and if you have fear of heights
you surely will not do it, unless you have the
guts and determination to do so.
120 meters Zip lining was another thing that made our
adventure a fun-some one. It's actually a heart-pounding
activity when you do it. It is safe to do when you
have the complete gear for safety and when you follow
instructions from the experts, the guides.
Water rafting is indeed a wet experience for surely you
will become wet after exploring the 14 rapids of Cagayan
de Oro river.You will be exposed to sun so it is better
to have some protection like apply an amount of sunblock
on some parts of your body or wear something that protects
your arms and legs from too much exposure of sunlight.
Everyone on the raft has to say "High Five" after surpassing
each of the rapids.
To experience an adventure like the above mentioned is
something you will never forget because aside from the
thrill and excitement, you sure will have fun!
Me and my husband.
It's me trying to conquer my fear
as I walk on the sky bridge.
My husband doing the zip line.
A pose after the water rafting fun.
together was in the Philipines.Aside from visitng
beaches and having good time swimming on the pool
we also went to Cagayan de Oro's pride The White
Water Rafting Adventure and The Macahambus Adventure
Park where we experienced walking on the sky bridge
and zip lining.
Walking on the sky bridge was an experience
that can make one not to continue the walk
especially when you look down where you can
see branches of trees, grasses, wild flowers
and some water and if you have fear of heights
you surely will not do it, unless you have the
guts and determination to do so.
120 meters Zip lining was another thing that made our
adventure a fun-some one. It's actually a heart-pounding
activity when you do it. It is safe to do when you
have the complete gear for safety and when you follow
instructions from the experts, the guides.
Water rafting is indeed a wet experience for surely you
will become wet after exploring the 14 rapids of Cagayan
de Oro river.You will be exposed to sun so it is better
to have some protection like apply an amount of sunblock
on some parts of your body or wear something that protects
your arms and legs from too much exposure of sunlight.
Everyone on the raft has to say "High Five" after surpassing
each of the rapids.
To experience an adventure like the above mentioned is
something you will never forget because aside from the
thrill and excitement, you sure will have fun!
Me and my husband.
It's me trying to conquer my fear
as I walk on the sky bridge.
My husband doing the zip line.
A pose after the water rafting fun.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
On being Happy
There are many ways for a person to be happy.
And being happy does not only concerns you as an
individual but the people that surrounds as well.
In order for us to be happy we must know our needs
and wants and then try to think some ways on how we
could make such lists be materialized. When we want
to be happy then we dream of becoming happy and dreaming
is not merely sitting down and wait, it needs preparation
coupled with prayers and then let's work for it.
Sometimes we feel happy not because we pamper ourselves
with the things we want but when we see others happiness
through the blessings we share to them it brings so much
joy to our hearts. Therefore if we are happy let us try to
extend our happiness to others especially to those who needs
us the most and let's wear a smile too :)
And being happy does not only concerns you as an
individual but the people that surrounds as well.
In order for us to be happy we must know our needs
and wants and then try to think some ways on how we
could make such lists be materialized. When we want
to be happy then we dream of becoming happy and dreaming
is not merely sitting down and wait, it needs preparation
coupled with prayers and then let's work for it.
Sometimes we feel happy not because we pamper ourselves
with the things we want but when we see others happiness
through the blessings we share to them it brings so much
joy to our hearts. Therefore if we are happy let us try to
extend our happiness to others especially to those who needs
us the most and let's wear a smile too :)
Friday, March 28, 2008
Counting the days
Time moves fast and the day is getting closer.
I know I dreamed of this to happen and now that
it is soon to happen I am on a mixed emotions.
Mix emotions because I am happy and excited that
soon I'm going to experience my first international
flight and be with my husband.I just wish I can be in
two places at the same time because for sure I'm
going to miss my family and friends here especially my
ever supportive and loving Mama.
I am just so thankful because Internet makes the world
smaller, wherein it bridges the distance that separates
people from all over the world. Moreover I thank the
Lord for continuously reminding me that with Him in my
life everything will be fine.
I know I dreamed of this to happen and now that
it is soon to happen I am on a mixed emotions.
Mix emotions because I am happy and excited that
soon I'm going to experience my first international
flight and be with my husband.I just wish I can be in
two places at the same time because for sure I'm
going to miss my family and friends here especially my
ever supportive and loving Mama.
I am just so thankful because Internet makes the world
smaller, wherein it bridges the distance that separates
people from all over the world. Moreover I thank the
Lord for continuously reminding me that with Him in my
life everything will be fine.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The Heat is on
SUMMER is always been a time for everyone to enjoy and have
fun under the heat of the sun doing some outdoor activities.
People usually love to spend their summer vacation doing
something recreational, something new, something great.
Going to beaches is one of the common summer escapades done
by most of the people. Swimming on the pool can be an option
while others prefer to do some outdoor activities like island
hopping,water rafting,snorkeling,hiking,camping,zip lining,
rappelling, scuba diving and a lot more activities that can
make one sweat out, feel healthy and keep going.
While some parts of the world are still having snow, others
are beginning to feel the spring time. In the Philippines
summer has just begun where one can feel that the heat is on.
Tents at the beaches
Getting ready for some water adventure.
People having fun at the beach.
The cottages at the beach and its' sand.
fun under the heat of the sun doing some outdoor activities.
People usually love to spend their summer vacation doing
something recreational, something new, something great.
Going to beaches is one of the common summer escapades done
by most of the people. Swimming on the pool can be an option
while others prefer to do some outdoor activities like island
hopping,water rafting,snorkeling,hiking,camping,zip lining,
rappelling, scuba diving and a lot more activities that can
make one sweat out, feel healthy and keep going.
While some parts of the world are still having snow, others
are beginning to feel the spring time. In the Philippines
summer has just begun where one can feel that the heat is on.
Tents at the beaches
Getting ready for some water adventure.
People having fun at the beach.
The cottages at the beach and its' sand.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
We Made It!
In less than a year, my husband and I made it!
Looking back when we start filling up the application,
paying the bills and a number of forms need to be filled up,
signed and submitted to USCIS and NVC. The waiting seem to
be like eternity but not anymore for we made it.
Before my appointment for medical exam arrive I used to
only drink water, milk and buko ( coconut ) juice and learned
how to flushed out negative things that might affect the medical
and physical result. Last month was the schedule for my medical
exam at St. Luke's Medical Center.Right after I got the result
I headed my way to the US Embassy making sure I know where to
go on my interview date and good thing the security guards told
me on what to do and where to go.
Week after my medical exam is the date for my Immigrant Visa
Interview. I went there early and went through the step-by-step
procedure. I had a great time during my interview. I was confident
in giving answers because I was able to say it the way I want it.
Paid the visa delivery fee and happily left the US Embassy. Four
days after, I received my Visa.
My husband and I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our
families in the Philippines and in USA who is very supportive and
who truly showed their unconditional love to both of us.
To the nice people we met during the process, especially to the
WOF community who in one way or another has contributed a lot.
Above all to the Almighty Father for the many blessings He has
given and for making beautiful things to happen in His time.
To God be all the Glory!
Looking back when we start filling up the application,
paying the bills and a number of forms need to be filled up,
signed and submitted to USCIS and NVC. The waiting seem to
be like eternity but not anymore for we made it.
Before my appointment for medical exam arrive I used to
only drink water, milk and buko ( coconut ) juice and learned
how to flushed out negative things that might affect the medical
and physical result. Last month was the schedule for my medical
exam at St. Luke's Medical Center.Right after I got the result
I headed my way to the US Embassy making sure I know where to
go on my interview date and good thing the security guards told
me on what to do and where to go.
Week after my medical exam is the date for my Immigrant Visa
Interview. I went there early and went through the step-by-step
procedure. I had a great time during my interview. I was confident
in giving answers because I was able to say it the way I want it.
Paid the visa delivery fee and happily left the US Embassy. Four
days after, I received my Visa.
My husband and I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our
families in the Philippines and in USA who is very supportive and
who truly showed their unconditional love to both of us.
To the nice people we met during the process, especially to the
WOF community who in one way or another has contributed a lot.
Above all to the Almighty Father for the many blessings He has
given and for making beautiful things to happen in His time.
To God be all the Glory!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Holy Week
Holy Week is an observance done by most of the Christiansevery year. It is in this special occasion when we remember the
Paschal Mystery of Christ.
Paschal Mystery is the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.
God suffered in so much pain during this time many years ago and
what makes it Holy is the Love that Jesus has in every pains and
sufferings He underwent.
This week as we observe its' Holiness may we reflect God's words in
our daily lives and may we all grow as Christians with strong faith,
more courage and determination to do what is right and to be more
dedicated in our work, much more in our relationship with our
families and with God.
Alleluia!
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