ON CAR MAINTENANCE

Owning a car these days is a necessity that is synonymous to expensive responsibility as it does not end at showing off and you’re done, you have to keep track with its maintenance from timing belt replacement, tires, interiors even up to its water pump replacement and this concerns not just a penny but often can slash your pocket off.

In fact part of my family’s weekly budget is allocated to cars maintenance and gas and this is where strategies to save a penny plays its role, maintaining a good relationship with your repair mechanic is one of the best practices you can adhere to in relation to maintaining your car.

There can be a lot of auto repair shops that is sprouting in your neighborhood but only few can offer you service that commensurate the sum you’re shelling out, Phoenix auto repair shop exist to the promise of reliability, affordability and dependability to make your baby worth its drivability.

ICE CREAM ON HERO’S DAY

Our Monday holiday just went fine, we just drove around town after some sort of a moms lecture on what  Heroes Day is all about and ended up lickin’ some frozen goodness on this resto. Sharing some wacky snapshots of my wacky buddies for Ruby Tuesday.

Thank you for dropping by on this side of town.

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HEATING SERVICES YOU CAN RELY

I got a surprise call last night from a long lost friend, she was my colleague back when I was still actively doing productive work, but apparently she too has settled doing reproductive work with an American husband in Missouri.

It’s always a good feeling talking to friends you’ve never heard for a long time, she already has a baby and so sad their baby is sickly and since she’s away from her family and her husband’s family is living at the opposite side of the USA, she has to deal with mothering ordeals alone. I can feel for her, adjusting having a family and to an environment different from home, she mentioned in particular the weather, especially when it’s down below zero, I think even those who are used to it still got depressed at times dealing with this situation, glad there are entities that makes every one’s life a lot easier, she said they have to contract Heating Service Temecula to avert bracing cold.

Well, having a sickly baby in a cold weather, one should think first about making the surroundings appropriate for dwelling. But one thing is sure; she’s getting a hang of it and seems like enjoying the pains and pleasures of being a mom.

So long, thanks for dropping by on this side of town.

DAVAO'S PRIDE

Mount Apo is a large solfataric potentially active stratovolcano on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, at altitude 2,954 metres (9,692 ft). It is the highest mountain in the country and overlooks Davao City-40 km northeast, Digos City-25 km southeast, and Kidapawan City-20 kilometres (12 mi) west. Its name means "master" or "grandfather". Apo is flat-topped, with three peaks, and is capped by a 500-metre-wide (1,600 ft) volcanic crater containing a small crater lake. It is a source of geothermal energy, but the date of its most recent eruption is unknown, and none are verified in historical times.

Mount Apo is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the Philippines, and the summit is easy to reach. The first recorded climb was on October 10, 1880, by a party led by Don Joaquin Rajal.(Wikipedia)

I took during the height of Kadayawan Festival here, a view from the east entrance of SM Davao. As you can see these are cabs queuing.

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FINDING MEDICAL SCRUBS

I adore seeing medical pros in their clean and hygienic look; I think this what sets them apart from other professionals, for quite some time we’ve been used to seeing them in their monotonously white uniform. But happy days are here for those who are fashion savvy medical pros, scrubs clothing has taken a new leap, it has joined the bandwagon of integrating style into yet boringly colored clothes yet still serve its purpose.

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ANTHOLOGY OF BARPINS

I've been thinking hard of what will be my entry for today’s Nostalgia hosted by ever smiling Rose. Stress ako ngayong week, it’s just that I have to give some focus on my part-time career since it’s the first week of class for the second term and I’m on the introductory stage of the subject so the talking was all mine.

Anyway, can’t miss this week’s nostalgia.

I used to collect badges, bar pins, especially those commemorative ones, I had around 200 during the heyday, I even have a canvass on my bedroom wall displaying all my collections, but we often move from one place to another because of my fathers job, and I lost track of those pins anymore. Of all those collections that I have, these are all what is left.

I did not buy any of those pins I collected, each was given or I ask or I found while walking along, each pin has a story to tell.

The violin bar pin was given to me by my mother as a gift; it’s made of 15K gold
The Tweety was given to me by my boyfriend then, now my husband.
The JCI ASPAC, was a commemorative Jaycee bar pin was handed to us when we went to Macau for Asia Pacific Convention
The black one/sword pin was given by an American Soldier friend who was assigned in Iraq during the American invasion + horror stories of surviving the war.
The dove was given by a nun friend
The ones with cross was our official badge when I worked before in a newspaper company.
The GSP pin was my remembrance that once I used to be a member of the GSP.

So there, see you again next week for another round of Nostalgic Marveling at Rose’s Blog.

FIESTA ECONOMICS

Just any other Philippine Fiesta, there are sectors who unknowingly completes the whole atmosphere of a fiesta. Kadayawan festival has its share of various small-time economic players that made up the totality of the ‘fiestang-fiesta’ atmosphere …

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MAKE A STATEMENT WITH YOUR SHIRT

Primarily, the purpose of clothing is to cover and protect the wearer’s body from harsh environmental elements, but through time it has evolved into unprecedented part of human culture, social function, multi-million industry and more so it’s political significance.

Throughout history, human societies have set various norms about clothing that reflect standards of gender, religion, modesty, and even social status. Other than these purposes, Clothing may also function as a manner of beautification and as an expression of personal style and taste from the most flamboyant, expensive clothing to the simplest funny t-shirts.

Today, clothing has transcended from its humble beginnings to a multi-billion industry. It also has flourished along with rise of new technological innovations. Even inspirational posters that conventionally just hang up on your walls can now be printed on your clothing.

But if you’re bored stiff about clothing stuff, you can just hang around naked watching this site, you can roll Funny or die. Anyway, tata, thanks for dropping by on this side of town.

KADAYAWAN 2010 FLORAL FLOAT PARADE

Today, Davao City ended the 25th Kadayawan Festival with a floral float parade. Sharing some snapshots of the entries to the parade.

A Wedding concept Float, in fresh white Chrysanthemum, anahaw leaves and anthuriums.

The spirit of the gods, also embellished with fresh flowers

the giant banana, all wrapped in yellow Chrysanthemum and accented with real bananas

also in white, yellow and maroon Chrysanthemums

the yellow fish out of water, in fresh cogon and Chrysanthemum

Ang hari ng padala, also in white and maroon Chrysanthemums

The Rich in fiber float, fresh cauliflowers and brocolli

the boat on the road, in white dendrubiums, red roses, varied Chrysanthemums

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Often we get sarcastic comments from friends, relatives about assimilating such a culture, but I think this is just in the beginning. But mind you, when they learn the value of being stingy, they are far more than what you expected. For miser moms like me, it has already been part of my weekly buying list to get things that comes with free stuff and discounts via coupons.

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FACES OF KADAYAWAN 2010

I swear I have never felt so obligated to go to the streets to witness and take photos on how Kadayawan festivity go until I have flew my blog on the internet. I know there’s this thing they call ‘blogging without obligation’, but I felt like I also have to share some things happening on this side of town, ke ano pa ako nag-blog, LOL..

Anyway, it was the hottest of days, I swear, tagak-tak ang pawis … after an hour on the street, I told my husband to bring home the kids as they might catch fever owing to high temp on the streets… naiwan na ako … yeah, thing was I did not get through the sea of humanity during the street dance showdown …. Haisst … I was thinking like if I were a reporter I wouldn’t make it to the top since I don’t know how to sneak through holes to get the good view … anyway, I managed with my little strength left, but not as good as I expected it to be.... sharing some snapshots of what went on this day at Davao City.

Oyanguren St. here at the city

This is the best I can get from where I stood. I bribed the woman selling ‘maruya’ to rent her mono-block chair so I can stand above these heads and took this photo, yikes, it's still too far.….. Luckily, I got the charm…LOL…

The contingents, Waiting for their turn to perform

Any Philippine fiesta would never be complete without ice cream on carts

Street Dancers pose for tourists

Another manifestation of the spirit of oneness of this festivity. Christian and the Muslim.

Kid Street Dancers

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STILL OUT FOR KADAYAWAN

GUYS THANKS FOR DROPPING BY, I’LL GET BACK TO YOU LATER …. HAVE TO ACCOMPANY THE KIDS TO WITNESS INDAK-INDAK SA KADALANAN.

FINDING QUALITY FURNITURES

Finding quality furniture for your homes can sometimes be confusing especially if you’re faced up with lots of choices, but not if you have identified the right source, Couchtisch offers the most reliable furniture you can ever acquire for to furnish your homes, I propose you check out their site for great designs.

A PIECE OF ART

This wall décor was given to me by a Maranao friend back in College. She was the wackiest-modern Maranao I ever knew; my partner in crime, we really had a good time then. It was her mother that assiduously sewed all these beads together to come-up with this intricately woven glass bead wall panel and handed it to me as a gift. 

The ‘okir’ bronze curving was made by his father… This kind of art was actually their means of living… The last information I knew was both of her parents died of old age and she’s already in Brunei.

I actually plan of giving this away, since I own quite a number of these… but I was hesitant thinking that it might not get any interest from bloggers to I let it sleep again in the pouch. So there, remembering someone through this piece of art.

See more rememberings at Nostalgic marveling.

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DAVAO'S KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL 2010

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO CELEBRATE WITH US

DAVAO'S KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL!

We're now in fiesta mood here and the city awaits for you...

Here's the schedule of this week's celebration

Engr. Manuel A. Medros 2nd Solo Art Exhibit for Painting

August 11,- September 11, 2010
Venue: Museo Dabawenyo

Agri-Trade Fair
August 13-30, 2010
Venue: SM City
A trade fair participated by farers, plant growers, handicraft producers and manufacturers.

Panagtagbo
August 16-22, 6-8 PM Venue: Peoples’ Park.
The convergence of 10 tribes of Davao - Ata Manobo, Ubo Manobo, K’lata, Tagabawa, Matigsalog, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Sama and Kalagan tribes, in celebration of thanksgiving of oneness with the earth through performances, culinary parade and age-old craftsmanship that showcases their strength as diverse peoples of Davao.

Fair Trade Opening
August 16-22, 2010
Venue: Sanguniang Panlungsod Lobby
A bazaar that showcased proudly Davao-made goods produced and manufactured by organizations that encourages entrepreneurship and empowerment participated by the women of Davao City.

Festival Opening
August 20, 2010
Venue: Rizal Park
The official launch of the 25th Kadayawan Festival highlighted by performances of the different tribes of Davao City.

Hudyakaan
August 20-22, 5:00 PM-2 AM
Venue: Bolton Street (Beside Sanguniang Panlungsod)
Evenings of street event that features music and food. Street party-Davao-style.

Hiyas sa Kadayawan
August 20, 2010, 8 PM
Venue: Almendras Gym,
Search for the Kadayawan symbol, the indigenous lass who is knowledgeable of her indigenous culture and wisdom through a pageantry of Mindanaoan myths and legends.

Indak indak sa Kadalanan
August 21. 2010, 8 AM
Venue: Major thoroughfares of the city
The Indak Indak sa Kadalanan or the street dancing parade showcases the different colors, cultures and traditional dances of the different tribes of Davao and Mindanao.

Pamulak Floral Float Parade
August 22, 8 AM
Venue: Major thoroughfares of the city
Venue: Major thoroughfares of the city The grand finale of the Kadayawan Festival, the Pamulak is a mobile display of the blooming of flowers and ripening of fruits in creatively decorated floats on parade, showcasing the abundance of vegetation in the Davao Region.

LOSE WEIGHT THE NATURAL WAY

Today’s life offer the most possible way to get the plumps yet you resist much of having, take these for instance eating yummy foods in front of the television, no time to cook and let somebody do it for you in the yummiest manner possible, sit in front of your laptop and pamper calories. Obviously this isn’t the ideal thing to do if you want to live life more; you need to visit boot camps to have that shape and fitness you wanted.

Gaining weight is easier than losing it, but worry not there are fitness boot camps that offers programs to burn those calories and let you stay on your ideal shape. You can have programs of your choice in all natural way and natural setting. So why not check out fitness boot camps now and see what this program has to offer.

PAPERLESS LIFE INSURANCE

One of the things that I hate most in doing transactions of all sort is going through a lot of paper works, I know it is also a requirement to get into the deals you wanted but at least the fill-in-the blank thing can be reduced if not eliminated

But did you know that there is No Medical Exam Life Insurance available online that unbound you of all these writing stuff? Yes! Gone are the days when you get yourself secure and you have to go through a long process of writing this and that, it saves you time and in effect saves you money. So why not get your life security today at your most convenience and in no time at all.

FRUITS ALL OVER

Its fruit season in Davao and everywhere you go you can see umbrellas of this kind, underneath are industrious Davaoenos selling fruits of the season, rambutan, durian, lansones, mangosteen and many more.

BTW, Davao City is celebrating its weeklong Kadayawan Festival, Aug 16-22; I’ll be posting more of our festivities later this week. You are all invited!

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ADDU FIESTA

We trooped to Ateneo Grade School this morning for the school fiesta, as usual, mornings like no other …. Crazy as can be since were bringing along the youngest, luckily I’ve managed … here sharing some snapshots of what went on, on this side of town this morning.

Preparing for the parade, at the the prep classroom

 

Moms just have to take photos from the outside, LOL. 

and the hardest part, finding your child from the sea of humanity ... 

the fiesta atmosphere, nahilo ako... LOL!

the hottest dog show ever under the 12oclock sun ... as in hingal bantay, hingal! hahaha.

food carts of all sorts, bbq, kwek-kwek, mangga with bagoong, tulak-cream, etc...

at ang pinaka sa lahat, pinakamainit na ride ... naloka ako sa init ..
too hot to ride!

and the best part bringing home Nemo and my decorate your own cake ..