I got this award from and Love of Lalaine's World and from Aiza as Little Singkit. Thanks for the award, Love & Aiz!

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Now i'm passing this award to my blogger-friends...Happy Blogging!

Summer Is It!

Indeed, we can feel the summer heat now. But, there are some places in the Philippines being hit by a storm. Thank God, it didn't reach Cagayan de Oro. We just find some solutions/remedies to fight the heat.

In Iligan City (where my family is), when we feel hot, we would often say; how nice is it to go to Timoga. And sometimes, we do go there just to be refreshed. Aside from the very cold spring waters in the pools, you will find the place very nice, you will really appreciate the nature, and be amazed by God's creations. Outside, there are lots of lechons - mmm...so yummy! And, take note, it's less expensive compared to Cagayan de Oro's.

This is a good place for nature lovers. I also would recommend this place for family outing and swimming.

Our Mangima Adventure

This was our family's first Mangima Adventure (Mangima, Bukidnon) last month. My hubby was hired to sing on a Sunday afternoon to invite customers. They have new management now. My hubby agreed but requested that he'd bring the whole family for us to also enjoy the place. We travelled around one hour because of the road repairs, but when we got there, we forgot how tired we were because of the beautiful, quiet place.

The manager gave us some orientation about the place; that Mangima Adventure Challenge is being held every month of June, they have some animals now because they will eventually make it a zoo. Aside from that, they have four swimming pools and cottages (very affordable). Entrance fee is only P20 or P30 for adults and less P10 for children. This is an ideal place for family and friends whose planning for an outing and an adventure.

The "Ukay-ukay" and the Shoes

Almost everyday an "Ukay-ukay" vendor comes to our office with two sacks or bags of assorted clothings. I picked one blouse because I was attracted with the color and glittering design. I recommended it to my officemate because it's nice but too small for me. She commented that it's nice to wear glittering clothes. I told her to match it with glittering shoes. We laughed.

I then told her of a story my mom once told me. In the '70s, her two sisters came home late at night from a party. They wore gowns and glittering shoes. Since that time there were no taxis or "tri-sikads" yet, they just walked from the national highway to their home, about 100 meters away. Unknowingly, there was a dog not far from them. Maybe attracted by their shoes it ran towards them! The two ladies then ran as fast as they could (despite the high heels)! They blamed the shoes for the incident and promised to remove them the next time they'd come home late.

We're 13 Years Already!

We're 13 years already and going strong (by God's grace)! I owe it all to God. Our marriage has gone through some ups and downs but God has been faithful and will always be faithful to us. Glory to God!

We didn't actually plan how we'd celebrate our anniversary, considering our finances... We just waited upon what the Lord might do. For us, having a meal with the whole family will be alright. My kids didn't remember what date yesterday. Surely, if they did, I know we'll receive some self-made cards, or whatever they could give to us (just like before). Around 6:00 p.m., a familiar voice outside called me. A friend of mine greeted me while opening her wallet. She gave me an amount as payment for her months long due. Halleluiah! I was really surprised, I didn't expect her to pay it anymore, but God is great! He is really an awesome God. So we did have a simple yet yummy anniversary dinner (Singaporean-type) and had Sorbetes ice cream as a dessert. Praise the Lord!