FAO stands for Foreign Expert Officer. A person gets this job description if their school hiring foreign teachers. They are the ones who does the endless needed paper works of the school regarding the hiring and getting permits. Since I was their first foreign teacher, then it was like a trial and error for him. Good thing, their city officers are always give time for the papers to be done, then there was not much problem. Mr. Bin was one of the FAO i worked with that I cannot forget because of his friendliness and kindness. He is charming! A right word for him. He is a friend to everyone and since he thinks am so far away from home, he is extra kind to me. Always making me laugh.
This is Mr. Liu Bin and Helen in a Mongolian native costume.
They paid for this attire just for picture purposes.
Since today is Chinese new year, I remember my Chinese friends in a special way. If I am there I can surely treat them for a free cigars – not just Mr. Bin but all all my guy friends who loves cigars. Even though I don’t like them smoking in front of me but there are special occasions when I just tolerate them.
The giver tagged this token as a token of hope. The Bisdak Bloggers had a quick meet last December 22 in Cagayan de Oro City. It was suppose to be a big meeting but because of the tragedy that hit the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, there were only a few of us that came and most of us were victims of the flood. Few days before the final announcement, the founder advised that if possible all can attend, and never mind the tokens and the additional food. So, I did just that. I had no extra to buy tokens that day. My money was just enough for fare back and forth. But some of us have already prepared their tokens, so they gave out that night.
This lamp is a symbol of hope. That as long as there is oil in it, the lamp will keep on burning. Same thing with our blogging career, as long as there are stories to tell, as long as there are DA offers, as long as there is still life — one can still blog. I have many mommy friends who consider blogging as their career. A few of them I met personally. It is Christmas and I wish to give them blogging trophies. But since financial situation is not very favorable, then I will better save up for next year. These hard working mommies really deserved to be awarded.
The lamp I received is green one and I placed it in front of the pc in my office. At least daily am reminded that no matter how hard trials come to our lives, there is always hope as long as there is life.
These are just some of the forty plus token I received from PMC moms during the 2nd Grand Eyeball in Manila last November 22. So I really made sure during the first few days before departure to purchase a baggage allowance. And I was not really wrong about the idea because on our flight bag, I had a bit more stuff compared to the time when we flew in. Thanks to all generous sponsors who really help made the event more fun and memorable for those who attended.
It was the tokens and giveaways that made me decide not to buy more niceties for gifts because of the baggage allowance. I may have the budget to shop for more but I don’t have any budget for excess baggage fee. So I really sticked to the 15 kilos allowed to be checked-in. My daughter and I had a chance to roam in shopping stalls but I told her we should stop doing it because we are not buying anyway. But if I had seen some jewelry supplies that are affordable, surely I would grab some because I can just place it in my handbag. Good thing I did not bring my heavy laptop or else I will need more strength to carry all my stuff.
Now let me continue this collage thing am doing to be shared here later.
I am so thankful for this blogger-helping-blogger meme. This blog is not a new blog, in fact this is one of my oldest blogs but there is no follower yet. So am so happy for WBFC # 26 because I will have the chance to ask followers as well as I can also follow many other blogs. In fact the home of WBFC is also new so I am also following her, in fact the first blog I followed as I made this post. My GFC widget is at the middle part of the sidebar. If your browser is Firefox Mozilla, there are times the widget won’t show up, so use Chrome or other browsers, be assured the widget is there. Thank you so much in advance for the follow.
There will be two lucky winners of $5.00 for this week. This weeks sponsors are: Chika Bits and Dens Online. I wish that one day too I’ll be one lucky winner of that amount. Five is five but no one is gonna give me any five anytime of the weekend. Right? So, if you need GFC followers now, join us!
WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!
“The only way to have a friend is to be one.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
They are some of my friends from my very own hometown. Had I not enjoyed blogging then I would not meet these guys. So because of blogging, I met and knew Lai, Lovette, and Richard. They are just a few. More people will be shown later.
This photo was taken during the launching and induction of officers of the Iligan Bloggers Society. After the program, the core group stayed behind awhile for aftercare and also enjoyed posing for remembrance shots. This is one of the photos. I like to call them BIAD artists as they do good on that poise thing.
I love give aways. And if I just have all the time in the world, I will join every giveaway and contest that comes to the blogosphere. But there are some special people that no matter how busy you are, you try to make even a little time to support their cause.
Wandering Thoughts thought have this $10.00 give away to 3 lucky entrants so am hopping on the wagon to join because who knows I will be one of the lucky 3. The mechanics are so easy to follow. All of you have to do is make a little blog post, follow the blog through GFC and then submit your entries through the rafflecopter.
So, what are you waiting for? Join us HERE!
Jeorgene and Me on my 24th birthday
One of the photos of my 24th birthday. This was taken in July 24, 1996. Me and my ex-bf. Good guy and i know he loves me so much because he really took effort in trying to make this birthday memorable for me. This birthday became extra special because of his effort – when we were already separated. I guess people do realized how much they value a person when he or she is already gone. hehehehe
Anyway, this birthday was celebrated with one of our buddy friends, Bebbot & Ampoy. This was a double celebration – my birthday and ther wedding anniversary.
Bebbot and Ampee so sweet!
They should be! I was so civil towards JM that day. I was so overwhelmed of his effort. Maybe if we did not broke up, i will never experience this sweet birthday treat from him.
My 24th birthday was very memorable. I spent the weekend in Cebu at my relative’s place and my boyfriend (Ulee) celebrated the whole day Saturday with us. Sunday early morning, he sent me off to the bus station for my 8 hrs trip back to Bacolod City. I was carrying a big teddy as a gift from him. When i arrived in Bacolod City, this was the surprise for me. A Birthday celebration with my barkadas.
As am making this post, am wondering what if we can move back the time…i wonder if i would dwell there or i’d love my time now.
FAST FORWARD…2011
Me – with two kids. Married turned single. single parent.
Jeorgene – 4 kids. Married to a nurse
Bebbot & Ampee – separated. Divorced. They have 2 kids. Ampee in Oman. Bebbot just in Bacolod. (oh i miss her)
Ulee – in Canada. Married. with 1 kid.
We went to Gaisano Mall to find a place to have dinner. First choice was Inasal but it was full so Chowking was the next place. There were 5 of us and this is our remembrance photo. – Can you see me?
When we arrived home, we had bread and Durian Icecream. The ice cream was so creamy and so yummy that made me forgot to take a photo of it. =)
Here are my friends enjoying their ice cream:
Ma’am Ann enjoying her bread in spite her being full:
I had fried rice and beef siomai! =)
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