Partner in Health Aside from taking care of our body to stay healthy, we also need something that we could rely on when sickness happens.. The government has Philhealth or Philippine Health Insurance Corp is a government owned and controlled corporation.. that we could avail of.. for employees it is not a problem because it is mandatory for employers to deduct from the employee salary.. For those who are not employed or self employed .. you can apply for voluntary membership…
@bestfriendalice in October 2021
Looking through the window... When my eyes got tired .. i look outside and always see that pool across the building... How i wish there is a zip line straight to that pool from my office hahaha.. i wish i wish hahahah Looking at the green of that pool waters and the trees around it, makes my eyes relaxed and calm.. and dreaming i am there sipping my favorite green mango shake .. 🍹 How is your afternoon my friends? -------------- I am having my afternoon snacks, ham pandesal…
I am not perfect! I am not perfect and i dont pretend to be one.. but i always remind myself to be the best version of me... We are human beings.. we make mistakes, we fail, we fall, we succeed, we laugh, we cry, we shout, we got angry, we get old..anything you can think of.. All this things makes us human beings, but how can we make ourselves be the best version of us... Simple.. dont pretend to be who you are not! Just be yourself.. and add a little of kindness, of…
The two of us! Yesterday i share my thoughts on the beauty of being solo... today let me share my thoughts of having a buddy... It is important that we have also a buddy, a best friend you could trust your life, your secrets...someone you always wanted to be with.. Moments that you just wanted to be.. just the two of us... Do you have a someone to call just the two of us? ---------- Happy Saturday... 💟 #Alice❤ sorry, i immediately press the ok when not yet done with my…
Fun Run 🏃♂️ Have you tried to join a fun run? I joined for a 10km fun run 2016 .. and i did finish the run in 2 hrs hahaha .. normally i could finish it in 1.5hrs but... its a fun run.. 😁 Registration was made online and the tshirts, the scarf, the cute eye glasses were delivered before the event..and on the day of the event, there is a mini concert on the ground to feel the vibes.. And the run starts.. organizers were throwing lots of colors and in every station or stop…
The Great Pyramid of Giza Do you still remember your Bible story when we were kids... the story of Moses and the Pharaoh's .. and the pyramids that was built by the Israelites.. When i got to Egypt, my thought was to see Mt Sinai and the Sphinx and the pyramids.. yes i am excited to see those places written on the Bible.. This is one the oldest and largest pyramid in Giza, Cairo Egypt.. one of the seven wonders of Ancient World..this was built for the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu..…
Sunset, beach, me and my friend... I am watching Netflix, when my friend called and show me this beautiful beach and sunset .. What a thoughtful friend he is.. and i appreciate his effort and action.. So from the comfort of my room, i am enjoying sunset and the beach and the sounds of the waves...thru a video call.. and it lasted till the sun down and the night comes... And the good news is.. he says it is now open in Ilocos he just need to inquire what documents i need to…
The Caleruega Church This church is on top of the mountain in Nasugbu Batangas... It is a good place for retreats, seminars, weddings, picnics... you can do a lot of things in this place.. you can meditate.. the panoramic view is just perfect! Just make sure to bring water with you when you go up to the church... it means a lot of walking...but it is all worth it! The first time i went to this church, there was a wedding ceremony... and while walking/climbing i told to…
No problem! It's sunday and it should be a day that we are not thinking of any problem.. just what says in the Bible.. make the 7th day your restday.. rest from all worries, rest from all negativity.. This picture was before pandemic and that is my normal weekend, either in the beach or in the mountain... My plan was just to stay on the shore but a boat man approached me and says if i wanted to go to that island ... and we agreed on the price and to may surprise when we…
Spring! The flowers are starting to bloom and it means spring is coming... Those photos were send by my niece in our family group chat... Seeing a flower blooms is like giving hope for a better tomorrow.. she said Australia will opened the boarders by next month to all who are fully vaccinated.. that is really a good news! Slowly, we are winning againsts this pandemic .. and maybe .. hopefully by second semester of 2022, this pandemic ends! --------------- It was a cold…
Street lights! I took this last night when i go out to buy something.. Street lights have Christmas lights already.. i smile when i saw it.. yeah! It is something that makes me feel glad .. Last year was different.. i did not see any Christmas decors on the street.. but this time .. this month of October .. each town is starting to put a Christmas Decors.. it is a good sign.. signs that people have high hopes for the best before the year ends.. Faith that the coming…
Good morning Monday 🌷 Let me share some good vibes from my mini garden... Don't ask me the names of each plants.. coz i dont know their names but i do know they give me a good vibes every morning 💟 Yesterday, while having dinner and talking to a friend, she ask me what am i eating so i told her, i got veggies and fish and ask again what kind of fish.. i dont know the name but i know the fish.. got my point? She said no.. so i gave another example... like our batchmates i…
Menu I have read a story about a woman who told her date ..that men should be the one paying for their dinner date, using the word "men-U " as proof...then the man countered saying that both of them should pay for the dinner because menu means "Me n U " I smile when i read it.. my thoughts is dinner date should be romatic and the bill or check should have been talked before the date itself.. hehehe Here is my taught again.. if i go on a dinner date for the first time with…
From a distance... That is a title of song .. do you know that song? I used to sing it whenever i see a beautiful scenery and this picture is a perfect example of the first stanza of the song.. "From a distance the world looks blue and green And the snow capped mountains white" Although not a snow capped mountains but the white clouds on it.. How do I interpret that song? For me, the earth was full of abundance seeing the greens and the blue is the sign of peace and hope ..…
Would you dare??? There were some flooded areas going home and this remote road is the shortest and passable road going home... Well at first i got scared, coz on the left side of the road is a cemetery .. and i dont see any cars passing this road at this hour, although i pass this road this morning.. So i called my brother, if it is okay to pass in this road, i send this picture to him and he said , it is okay.. so i proceed in driving.. Yes, i am home now and safe... but…
In and out The rain keeps on pouring... i got up early because it's cold.. my feet are cold and need to go to the restroom.. This is the view when i got out of my room.. a cosy dining room and a gloomy weather from my window ...my room is still in dark mode.. That is also how i feel right now.. i want to go back to sleep but the cold is keeping me awake ..brrrrr Good morning rainy Tuesday 😊 Keep warm and dry....zzzzzzzzz #Alice❤
Kani salad I prepare this kani salad this morning to bring colors to this gloomy and cold weather.. It is easy to prepare.. lettuce, cucumber, crabstick, ripe mango and japanese mayo.. you coud also add some kernel corns and grated carrots.. Easy and healthy meal ... i suggest a japanese mayo to use but if you cant find one, any mayo will do.. Let's eat this delightful kani salad 😋 -------- Good afternoon rainy Tuesday 🌨 #Alice❤
Korean meal My lunch earlier was a light Kani salad, so i crave for some real meal now .. I did not cook or prepared this one, there is a Korean restaurant near the office.. so this is what i got, a korean roll or gimbap and sauteed fish cake.. The servings is good for two.. and it's not that pricey.... and it tastes good... i saved half of it for my dinner later.. i am loving korean foods because they are generally considered healhty meal... most foods were cooked with…
Worry and faith Which one will you choose to stay in your mind... worry or faith? Are you a worrier or a warrior of faith? I choose this topic tonight because i have a friend who always worry on something that is not yet happening.. she always think ahead of something bad might happen.. yes, she is a worrier.. and i always talk to her.. she even consulted our psychiatrist classmate .. She said, she is trying her best to removed whatever worries she has in her mind, its…
By the shore Being in this place, is being in paradise, a place i called my second home... I found a new family too here in Batanes.. so every time i visit them.. i am welcomed with great enthusiam with a smile by this kids... Every morning we will walk by the shore, play and just enjoy the cool breeze of the sea.. i miss them so much, i miss the things we do... i miss their smiles, their laughter.. And while walking, some locals who are having breakfast will invite us to…
My first flight to Batanes It was October 1, 2015.. 6am ..Terminal 4 Philippine Airlines.. my first flight to Batanes... I have been doing solo travel in different places and Batanes is of one the places.. i have been planning to go there since 2010.. but every time i ask a friend to join me, they decline, because they would rather have an international flight than going to Batanes... Why?? Because the airfare is too pricey.. as compared to international travel like…
Break time! I feel so sleepy all day, maybe because i woke up so early today because of the cold weather... My friend send this early Christmas gift.. cookies 🍪 Perfect partner for the ginger tea... Let's enjoy this afternoon break with this tea and cookies.. i almost eat all hahaha... well i am a happy eater 😋😋 Just get a cookies of your choice... i ate enough already hehehe... ------------ Good afternoon and my 15mins break is over.. later 😁 #Alice❤
Across the street! Sharing with you these beautiful lights of the night just across the the street.. These are the corner streets where i do my evening walk...i feel safe walking around because of these lights in every corner and there is also roving guard within this area. The first picture is straight ahead to the mall, the second one is a cafe, the third one is the 7-11 stand and the last one is the one i shared before with beautiful digital aquarium.. That is how my…
Look at what i got! Good morning my friends.... It was a throwback thursday... so let me give you another nice story of my first Batanes trip... As you can see it was low tide that i could walk far from the shore and i saw this cute orange starfish... She is so cute and delicate.. after taking picture of her i put her back in the water.. Can you see the man behind me on the second picture, he is looking for some snails for the meal... life here is easy, you wont get hungry,…
A red sky! When i got bored because of traffic, i just look up and take photos of the sky... It came like a red sky, but actually it's gloomy day and the sun is hiding from the clouds...what happened was that the tint of the car gives a new color to it... So when you got bored of the traffic...ready your camera and take shots of whatever you want.. you will be amazed of how it will come out.. Opps.. i am passenger when taking these photos.. if you are a driver, focus on the…
Perfect 10! Why did i say perfect 10? Because today i got 3700... i add it up to sum up to perfect 10! 😊 3+7+0+0=10 Thank you to everyone that adds up to that number.. thank you for your support and love.. Thank you to Talking Head /admin for a handful visits on my posts.. i greatly appreciate it 💟 Some of you that i was able to build friendship in a span of 5months, thank you!.. you know who you are.. i wont mention names.. but you can raise your right foot to acknowlege…
The world is female! That was the word printed at the back of my jacket with embroided flowers on it... I bought this jacket because of that logo and the design of the flowers.. cute 😁 How would you define that logo? Well for me, a female or a woman has her own world.. a world that she would only understand, a world she would excel.. a world that she is appreciated and loved.. Woman dont seek equality, because in the first place mankind should be equal in all aspects...💟…
My throne?! I guess i have my own throne without even realizing it...😁 Scrolling at my gallery and this is what i notice.. sitting on a stone where ever i may be.. coincidence, maybe.. or...maybe that stone is really my throne... Having a throne makes me a queen👷♀️ long live the queen!!! Hahahaha I am queen, in my own way, in my own kingdom, in my own home! 💟 --------------- Happy Friday! Thank you Lord for this day! 🙏😇 #Alice❤
Picture perfect! Do you also do that... when someone is taking picture of you and you will also try to take a picture of that someone by just using your hands 😁 That is what i called picture perfect! 😄 But seriously, those waves hitting the rocks are really an awesome capture...perfect! This place is called Valugan boulder in Basco Batanes.. just a bit of history, those rocks or boulders came from the eruption of Mt Iraya.. which was polished by the waves...and also became…
Where to go? If one day you will be at a place you always wanted to be... so where to go? Have you given a thought of that? Or you are comfortable now where you are? For me.. i always wanted to be near the beach and the hills or mountains.. so the perfect place for me is Batanes.. to watch the sunset everyday.. to swim everyday... unfortunately i can't live there.. because... I could not buy a property there not unless i marry an Ivatan.. the Ivatans protects their land and…
Sweetness overload! It's Friday! Friday is cheat day.. friday is a self date.. friday is sweetness overload.. that's my kind of Friday! 😋 I saw coffee bean at @myklj999 post.. so i crave for something sweet.. i did not order a tea.. instead i got myself a blended double chocolate chip drink and milk tea cheesecake... It was good, as you could see, it's an empty plate on the 3rd picture..😁 and opps i am not solo, i got Hyun Bin as my date hahaha my oppa 💟 ---------- How do…
Ichaddaw ku That is an Ivatan word which means I Love you! Let me share some basic Ivatan words i have learned.. Kapian kamu pa nu Dios--- the goodness of the Lord be with you or Peace be with you Mavid a mavukhas ---- good morning Mavid a mahuyab -- good afternoon Mavid a mahep --- good evening Kapyan kapan Dios de araw muaya --- happy birthday Kuman ---lets eat Mahapya kadao --- take care Changsah ku nai mo --- i miss you I can undestand some words when they start talking…
My morning feels! When i got up this morning i saw those on my table... taho, lanzones and dragon fruit...that make me smile...😁 big smile! My morning starts good... do you know what Taho is.. it is a Filipino food made of soft tofu with brown sugar and sago or pearl...normally a vendor sells it in the morning.. In the last picture, i was imagining myself on this remote place surrounded by nature.. with a hot spring mini pool...that is my morning feels like.. life is good…
Valentine's day! Valentine's day in October... why not? Anyday can be a valentine's day, right? All year round can be a Valentine's day... there are many things in our life that we dont understand, but we trust in the process... Just like this big heart inside the Upside Down Museum, i dont know the reason why it is put there, it is not even put on an upside down position.. I guess this heart was to remind us that even if our world turns upside down, our heart will always be…
Sky transformation! Me and my sister went for a walk this afternoon from 5:30pm to 7pm... I will share with you how the color of the sky changes from that time...and the sky beautiful transformation... and around 6:30 I saw a new moon .. The sky is so beautiful....no more words to say, just enjoy the pictures i shared...😊 Have you seen the sunset today? --------- I should be posting it later but i got excited to share it now.. sorry :-) Good evening😊 #Alice❤
Tukon Chapel This is also called Mt Carmel Chapel, located in Tukon, Chanarian Basco, Batanes... Tukon means a Hill.. and this is the only church in Batanes that is built on the hills... The story behind this church is the love of a son to their parents.. to fufill his parents dream to have a nearby church...Congressman Abad built this church so their parents wont have to travel to the Basco Cathedral...unfortunately, the parents died before the full completion of the…
The story of Talangka and Relyenong Bangus😋 This morning a friend called me and ask me if i want talangka.. so i said yes.. but then she didn't have anyone to bring it to my house.. So, still on my pajama i went out to meet her at Bocaue market...and to my surprised she even gave me two pieces of relyenong bangus.. what a sweet and thoughtful friend 😋 By the way talangka is crablets and relyenong bangus is stuffed milk fish... So i got a feas today! ... i ate half of it and…
Sunday's surprise! Sansrivallllll 😋 i saw this on the table when i woke up this afternoon... I love sansrival ... i ask my step mom who gave it,since there is no note on it.... she said it was delivered by grabfood so she just received it.. hummm who could it be? Then i got a call from a friend ...again hahaha.. he is the one who sends it.. so safe to eat 😋 Sansrival is love 😍 ------------- I guess my Sunday is Friendship day 💟 Btw dont eat something you don't know where /…
Youth bikers🚴♂️ This was taken yesterday, when me and my sister had our afternoon/evening walk... i was not able to go for a walk today because of the rain... I was surprised to see a lot of youth bikers yesterday and i am glad to see those kids having fun away from their gadgets...biking is one way to bond with family and friends.. Good thing this new open road is wide and there is really a lane for biking and walking/jogging.. i hope they will close this road on weekends…
What are you doing, Alice? 😁 I wonder what am i doing or what am i thinking at that moment? This was at the roof top of the house in the forest..and i did not even notice my friend took my photo... I guess i was talking to the papayas..but what did i say.. as i was looking at the picture.. i was serious and silent and just looking at it... Hummm do you think i was "namatanda" sorry to my foreign friends i dont know the english term for namatanda.. google wont have a correct…
Love notes... It's raining and i got emotional.. because i just had my car wash and it rains... hahaha Actually, i miss those kids.. and every time i missed them, i look at this love notes they gave me whenever i am leaving their place.. i got a lot of this love notes... It is more connecting than the usual txt or message on the phone.. so when they grew up i will show these to them 💟 I still have the letter my son gave to me when he was 7yrs old ❤ --------- Do you still…
Apple Sandwich 🍎 Have you tried an apple sandwich? You can make a regular sandwich to something extra ordinary... I prepare an egg and cheese sandwich and i just put a lettuce and slices of apple into the sandwich.. the taste is good.. the apple gives a twist on the flavor of the sandwich...its crunchyness and juicyness makes it perfect that goes well with any kind of sandwich you prepare.. You could also try a riped mango into your sandwich.. it is healhty and delicious..…
A windy night! I was not able to complete my 30mins evening walk, because the wind is so strong, that my face shield would fly any minute.. or i might be gone with the wind 😊 I wish i could share the video, so you could feel the strong breeze of the night... Even the lights are dancing .. thats how i perceived it..there were some rain showers too.. I guess the typhoon will be here tonight.. be safe...and stay warm and dry.. lets pray for the safety of everyone🙏 ---------…
Basic lesson Remember when we were kids, our life were simple and clear,.. yes or no.. black or white.. life is not complicated... Let's go back to basic and remember the lessons we learned when we were kids.. simple lessons that we should always carry with us..💟 - learn to share - play fair - don't hurt others - put back the things where it should be - clean up - say thank you, say sorry.. whatever is appropriate This picture was taken during a birthday celebration of my…
High tide, Low tide! I remember one Ms Universe pageant when Ms Philippine candidate Charlene Gonzales was asked in a Q&A ..how many islands in the Phillippines and she replied with a question .. high tide or low tide? That was a witty answer.. during high tide we have 7,107 islands and on low tide 7,108 islands.. and she won the second place in that Miss Universe pageant! Today i was not able to go to work because of high tide... flooded areas outside my home... this was…
Don't smile 😁 Yes, you read it right, don't smile when your mouth is full hahahaha But since i am a smiling person, i can't help but smile and i can't even put down the food in my hands to have a nice picture 😂 I got lobster , coconut crabs and yellow rice.. the yellow rice is one of the best cooked rice i have ever eaten..it is cooked in turmeric with some meat on it.. This is another feast when i set my foot in Batanes.. lobster is pricey here in Manila but not in…
A giver and A receiver We got two hands...Are you a giver or a receiver? Or both😊 As long as our hands are open, we can give much and receive much too.. don't let our hands be a closed fist....coz when we do that we won't receive much...and and it signify greed.. coz you dont want to give too.. I remember when me and my siblings were kids , our tatay( father) will teach us to pray with both our hands open.. because he says, by doing that, you are ready to receive God's…
After the storm🌈 Happy morning to everyone... i got a very nice sleep last night... after a day of storm ... A rainbow is a promise of covenant of God to us that He will always protect us... in everything... Sometimes we can't see a rainbow but it doesn't mean God has forgotten us... Storm comes and goes... problem comes and goes too.. so dont forget that nothing is permanent and in the process, only hope, faith and love remains... 💟 ------------ I haven't seen a rainbow…
Northern Lights That is my sister in the picture, it is not me, but sometimes we look alike 😊 She send those pictures this morning to our family group chat.. and she that i should come and visit Canada again.. i wish.. but not now.. Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis, a dancing green light in the sky, a dancing waves of the light that will surely captivate your heart to this phenomenal beauty of nature... I am looking forward to that day that i will finally put a check on my…
Morong Beach This is callled Morong beach or Nakabuang Arch in Sabtang Island, Batanes.. This beach has been known because of this large rocky arch and the white sand...mostly of the tourist just have a day tour, because the boat going in and out of Sabtang island is only twice a day.. that is 6am and 12noon.. You also have an option if you want to stay overnight.. so in my case, we stay overnight... but we stay in a hometel... if we had a tent with us.. we could have stayed…
Carry no burden... Let me share this beautiful song of faith.. by Fatima Soriano..you can search her You tube channel to listen to the melody of this song and may this song brings hope to all who are struggling and having a troubled heart... The lyrics are so simple.. but will hit your heart... "Carry no burden, carry no trash Carry no useless heartaches from the past Carry no sorrow, carry no fear Just have faith, for I am here" A bit of story about Fatima Soriano, she was…
Hey, look at me! Look at me, little guy... i have a question.. which comes first ...chicken or egg? How about you noisers, what is the answer to my question? Let me share a story...there is a place in Batangas which is known as the egg and poultry capital of the Philippines...it is in San Jose Batangas.. If you are coming from Lipa city going to San Jose you will see a big landmark of the Egg and if you coming from Batangas city going to San Jose, you will see a Chicken…
Sleeping beauty One of disney's princesses is the sleeping beauty... I think i will pass in the audition for a sleeping beauty princess hahahaha... what can you say, my friends 😄 I guess my prince charming doen't want to kiss me and just took photo of me hahahaha.. Do you dream becoming of a disney princess? What kind of princess do you dream of? I like Pocahontas and Mulan 😊 Yesterday in my post i am Arielle the mermaid .. hahaha i guess i was a princess in my past life..…
My escape... Sunset today is at 5:36pm (GMT+8) Oct 14, 2021... But this picture was taken on Oct 14, 2019.. 2 yrs ago...sunset at that time is 5:37pm... it was a Monday and i did not go to work because i feel drained by so many deadlines at work... This was in Subic Bay.. since it is a Monday, as if i own the place.. less people around.. and i choose i spot that i am just alone... It was so peaceful that i could only hear the sound of the waves... i bring a book with me and…
Starry starry night⭐🌟⭐ It's a rainy night amd i could not do my evening walk, so let me just tour around you in every corner of the streets where i do my evening walk... I put that caption starry starry night because of the beautiful lights that were hit the lights of the car and the reflection of the rains.. The night gives a very festive colors... so even if it is raining, we could find joy in it... Which one do you like the most...😁 --------- Good evening.. and will reply…
Green day! Let me call this day as a green day! Green is one of my favorite colors... and i have many reasons why i like green.. Green means abundance, it could also means rebirth, it is also the color of spring 🌿 green means life, the trees, the plants around us, the ricefields.. green gives hope ... Beautiful green friday 💟 --------------- Green is also the color of dollars $$$ i also have green mind hehehe... What is your say on green? #Alice❤
No Pictures this time... will you still read my post, even without a picture? some are just commenting based on the pictures shared and not on the story that was shared ... well, i understand them, sometimes you got excited on the photo and just give a comment :) Let's have this.. say two or three words in the comment that you always say in a day...you can say as many as you can ... here is mine... i love you.. i am sorry, take care, be good, it is okay... and thank you…
4:25pm I don't know what to caption hehehe.. i guess i put 4:25pm because that is the time when i saw the heart function again hahaha.. Thank you admin that heart tips are back 💟 And while waiting earlier, we see who really gives out of their wallets.. my thanks to you all 😊 This photo was taken at Thunder bird resort in La Union .. this was New year of 2017 where our family spend the new year here.. Family is always a thing for us especially during holidays, we make sure we…
My kind of sunset! This was such a rare opportunity for me to witness this kind of sunset.. wherein you could feel and see that the sun is so near to you.. as if the sun is coming to you...with those sunrays that is slowly setting down.. I was trying to catch the sunset on the beach but i got stucked in traffic going there.. so while on the road, i saw this stunning sunset.. i pull on the side of the road and catch this sunset... Luckily, no cars passing by .. perfect!!! I…
I Love you, Sabado 💕 " i love you, Sabado, pati na rin Linggo, antay ka lang Jollibee, andyan na ko" That is the jingle song of a Jollibee commercial...in english it goes like this.. " i love you, saturday, even on a Sunday, wait for me Jollibee, i am coming" Kids and kids at heart have this moment with Jollibee.. jollibee has captured the hearts of many Filipinos.. regardless of age and status in life.. A bit of story about Jollibee.. it is a story of rags to riches of Tan…
N & N I did not mispelled it.. it is not M & M, the chocolate.. it is N & N ... Noise.cash and Netflix .. my normal Saturday.. alternate.. after i make noise.. i watch netflix.. then after that make noise again...and netflix again.. Is it boring.. not for me.. making story at noise.cash makes my mind work and watching netflix , brings me to different places .... see, it is not boring.. i make sure my day is good and calm... And at the moment i am cooking a shabu-shabu meal..…
Girl friends This are my high school friends.. and before pandemic we used to meet up once a month.. and the last time we met was March 2020 a week before the lockdown was declared..and since then we haven't met again ..physically.. From time to time had some video calls but i still miss those days that we go out and have fun.. eat .. laugh.. chitchat ..eat .. laugh.. chitchat😁 This particular photo was a birthday celebration of two October celebrants...and we decided to…
The face of a happy eater! Earlier, i share with you that i am cooking a shabu-shabu meal.. and i also send the picture to my family... I send them each a bowl of shabu-shabu.. three families have satisfied with my cooking.. and they even told me to market it.. and i just laugh ...hahaha😁 Then a friend called....just checking on me, .. i told him i am cooking.. and his reaction was like.. .weeeh! I don't believe you! Hahaha .. then i send him also the picture.. Then the next…
The moon last night! The moon is very visible last night because his light is peeking tru my kitchen windows...I took this photo around 11:30pm (Philippine time) It's not the actual beauty that i captured.. but i could see a puppy, a bunny, a heart shaped light.. and a bit scary scattered clouds.. can you see it? At first i saw a skull.. in the first picture but when i looked at it again, i saw a face of a puppy..then the heart shaped light.. on the srcond picture, i saw a…
Just in time ... Sunday's blessimgs again from a friend... talangka and macapuno.. talangka is small crabs and macapuno is sweetened coconut. Macapuno is not the regular coconut, it's fruit is full of coconut without the water inside.. She sends a message around 11:00am and i pick it up at the fish port 11:20am.. Just in time for lunch with special dessert 😋 that is what i called food from heaven hahaha.. coz i am still on bed when she texted me.. ---------- Have a sumptous…
Just a try... I admire those users taking macro photos of raindrops and i wanted to try it too... This morning while i clean my water plants and change their waters, i take a snap shots of the drops on it... I am not a pro on this.. but i did my best.. the first and second photos.. the red background is my himalayan salt lamp .. that gives a sunset effect .. and the third photo, i just keep the faucet running and flowing thats gives a bubbly effect of the water.. So what do…
Mommy, Mama, Inang, 'Nay Those were the words we used to call our mother.. Meet Mommy Linda, she is not my mother, she is the mother of my friend and i call her mommy too, just the way my friend calls her... I also have Mama, Nanay, Inang.. those were my friends mothers.. i am very comfortable with them.. coz they treat me also as their daughter.. I have shared before that my mom died when i was growing up and those mothers of my friends became my mother... i am loved and…
Keep calm and carry on... Did you you where that phrase came from? That phrase came from the Bristish government during World War ll.. to encourage people not to panic and to continue with their lives... This is a good reminder to say to ourselves and others to stay and keep calm and carry on.. not only in this time of pandemic but at all times esp if we are having some struggles...this phrase works... In other words, do not panic and stay focused!🙏 ---------------- This…
Video call... Video call is the new way to connect to the people you cared for.... but what if.... ...You are all in one place and you just want to do a video call? Hahaha ... we are the crazy sisters hahaha.. we are in a cafe and suddendly a video call from from our group chat begin.. and surprised, we just see each other on the video.. hahaha Do you have crazy and silly sisters or brothers that do silly things also? Life should be not serious all the time.. life is fun..…
Pica-pica Pica-pica or bite size snacks... let me share my DIY pica pica.. I got a biscuits, mango, lettuce, cheese and corned tuna..it is easy to prepare.. just put a lettuce on top of the biscuit, then add all other ingredients.. that's it..ready to eat😋 It is a healhty snacks and you feel full after having 3 bites of it... There are a lots of food ideas you can make for your own pica pica...you can use cucumber as the base instead of biscuit.. or anything you want to put…
Two kinds of lights tonight.. Good evening my friends... Let me share the lights i saw tonight.. in the first 3 pictures, the Pasig City people are busy putting up Christmas lights on the pole of the street lights... And when i got home, the bright light in the sky.. i took that picture using a regular set up on my phone and then i try the night vision set up...Can you tell which one was taken using a night vision? There you go, the two kinds of lights tonight... both can…
Dora the explorer! That's me... Dora...eager to explore the things that interests me. Eager to explore the world... This particular photo was taken in Singapore.. i was looking at the map.. actually i was looking at the transport system map...it is color coded that connects to different destination... The first thing to do when you are out ... is to know where are the train and bus station near you.. so you won't get lost.. and next to learn.. and where to load and unlooad..…
Version 3.0 This is my version three point zero (ver 3.0) gratitude post... Why did i came up with 3.0... i just add the 3999 followers i got and it sum up to 30.. or 3.0 ... and i think this is also my 3rd gratitude post.. With this.. i would be sharing a heart gift to the first 30 valid comments.. no comments like nice, awesome, wonderful, congrats.. no one word comment..😊 Again thank you so much for your love and support..i love you 😘 Noise.cash you are the best!!! i love…
We are Sorry 😔 I saw this billboard today along Edsa.. and this is really a wake up call for us to make a concious effort on the use and disposal of plastic.. I know we can't totally get rid of using plastic but let us be responsible in disposing it... let us not wait till the earth is consumed by plastic.. Lets us help in our own way to save earth by limiting the use of plastic.. and by disposing it properly.. The four R's....Review, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse..let's keep this…
A Christmas Word I saw this in my gallery, so let's lighten our day or night... think of a word.. a Christmas word.. that starts with the first letter of your name... Can you give three Christmas words...but if you could think of more than three .. its better.. it means your vocabulary is good..hehe Okay let me start... A... angel, alleluia, advent.. your turn... Are you ready? Haha ...just Christmas words... lets start the feel of joy and laughter of Christmas here at…
Make a left turn This is the new road open.. a two km road to Philippine Arena that will connect you to the NLEX or the north luzon expressway or the free way in other countries.. but nlex is not a free toll way .. hehehe Anyway, this new road saves me 30-45mins travel..because the other road is always traffic... And what surprise me is that you can see a beautiful view.. i dont see that mountain everyday with a clear blue sky...as if i am travelling somewhere on a road…
Here comes the bride... 🎶🎶Here comes the bride all dress in white🎶🎶 Oppps.. it is not my wedding day... it was the wedding day of my brother last year and since our parents are no longer here and being the eldest among my siblings.. i am the one who walks with him to the altar.. After the wedding ceremony, my sister told me to walk alone in the aisle as if i am the one getting married, and being an obedient crazy sister, i did it hahaha😆 i am crazy bride 👰♂️ No.. i wont get…
The modern maids... That is what we call for ourselves when me and my friends got a chance to get out on a Sunday weekend.. In Filipino words " nakagala na naman ang mga katulong" Katulong is Maid in english.. yes we are the modern maids.. and we also need a day off .. to enjoy and have fun with friends.. On this particular picture.. we were talking who is the kindest among us... and we all agree that Tess the one in red is the most kindest, and next to her was the one…
Just can't get enough! Let me share again the photos of the moon i got tonight.. please bear with me...coz i just can't get enough of its beauty.. i am sorry if it is too much and i just want to share it with you guys...💟 I saw a little friend in the first picture.. i know it is the light coming from building but it creates a new figure in between the leaves.. did you see it? I love the second picture, the moon is trying to hide from the building and the green leaves that…
Am i dreaming? Yes, you are dreaming Alice.. wake up wake up little Alice 😄 Well in my dream, i was in this place again, the Forest lodge in Baguio.. ready to jog/walk and inhale the nice scent of the pine trees at Camp John Hay... Let me go back to sleep and stay iny dream for a little longer... let me feel the cool breeze of the morning.. Haist... Baguio when can we meet again 💟 ------------- Good morning... and i am now awake, its cold, where is my blanket 😄Zzzzzzzz…
All red! This is the kind of traffic i experienced everday before pandemic.. and lately, it is getting back again to this kind of traffic... Is it a good sign? People are back on the road.. i hope economy is also back on the road ... But i dont stressed myself on that traffic.. always look at good side... did you see the billboard with a beautiful lady.. i just imagine that is me hahaha 😄 You too should have lots of patience in driving and look at the good side of it...👌…
New Dine-in... I just came back from a meeting.. a face to face official business meeting.. the new normal is .. first they will ask for your QR code to scan before you could enter the building.. next.. i need to put my bag on the scanner machine yes just like the one in airport..then i need to register on the logbook, then another QR code before i could finally meet the person i need to meet.. My energy is drained.. hahaha after the meeting.. me and my friend decided to…
The guard and Santa .. They are on duty tonight.. do you think they will make a perfect partner on duty? 😊 Santa welcomes those who are coming in and the guard will check the temperature and QR code before letting them in ... Or maybe Santa will give a gift also aside from welcoming and the guard will open the gift to see if the gift is allowed inside the building .. hahaha😄 Anything else you want to add to this story of The Guard and Santa on duty...👮♂️🎅 ---------------…
Mother Nature I read this in one of the books of Father Orbos... " Nothing in nature lives in itself... Rivers don't drink their own water...Trees don't eat their own fruits...the Sun doesn't shine for itself.." "Mother nature's way of living is giving not hoarding, not keeping, not storing..." May we learn from mother nature.. we also need to learn how give .. to share...esp to those who are in need..so in that way, we will also grow and prosper in our life.. And also let…
There are men and there are idiots 😄 I am sharing one of my conversations with one online user in another site... here it goes: Man: i dont think any man is worth a woman's tears Me: indeed... but why woman always cry because of a man Man: because woman are better than us all Me: very nice answer...😊 Man: only an idiot thinks men are better than women and i am far from being one of them lady... Me: thank you for the respect 😘 Me: but men are sensitive too Man: there are men…
Greeting Cards! Do you still send and or received greeting cards? I still received greeting cards on two occasions, birthdays and Christmas... but i have stopped sending greeting cards.. i don't know why.. maybe because of the internet where in you can send an e-card... I miss Hallmark greeting cards...the design and words on each card are unique on every occassion.. and on every specific person to whom you will send it.. I don't see much of it when i go to a bookstore... if…
The star of the night! I could not see stars in the sky, but i saw a star along the road of Emerald Ave.. she will be the star of the night⭐ This is a good reminder that even if we could not see the stars, they are just there up in the sky.. Just like in our life, we might not see yet the end of this pandemic, but it will definitely come to an end.. ------- Good evening and good night.. it was a long week for me.. i love you all😘 #Alice❤
Welcome to Banff! This is the first place we visit when we came to Canada... Banff National Park is the oldest national park in Canada, located in the Rockys of Alberta, Canada. There are many rockys in Alberta....you wont get tired of seeing those rockys covered with snow at that time... When i first saw it, i am really amazed! Wow! Just wow and my eyes won't even blink 😲 in awe! I will share more pictures in my coming post ..💟 i hope you wont get bored with it 😄…
Let's get into the Rockies! Can you feel now the snow 😊 welcome to the top of the world... We rode a cable car going to.the rockies and there was a pathway the one on the second picture..that will lead you to the huge view of the snowcap mountains... I enjoyed the snow.. its not that cold yet.. tolarable at -10°C hahaha just have a hand warmers or heat packs in your hands and you wont feel that cold... ------------ That's my story at this hour....thank you for travelling…
Inside the mall This is inside the Podium mall...this mall is considered a high-end mall...but i guess even wealthy people are not that in the mood to go shopping... I don't usually go to the mall, i am not a shopper either...if i go to the mall i have something really need to buy or to meet someone. There are Christmas decors already but not yet a big Christmas tree inside the mall.. ------------ Do you love going to the mall? Shopping or window shopping? #Alice❤
Vanilla sky! It is was a Tom Cruise movie.. i thought it was an action movie.. but it was not the usual movie of Tom Cruise... It tackles about the life of a young man with great looks and great wealth.. but he always had a Lucid Dreams.. lucid dreams is a dream wherein you can control your dream.. But in this movie, David (Tom Cruise) from having lucid dreams, that turns to a nightmare, that he could no longer identify what is real and what is a dream..even the ending of…
Johnston Canyon As promised, i will share my Canada trip last 2017 to you guys... Johnston Canyon is part of our Banff get away.. this time it is more of a hike i think 2kms walk going into the woods up to the mini falls.. And at the time of our hike there was snowing..i love it!!! Snow falling into my hands ❄ Careful coz the pathway was getting slippery as we moved up.. i saw many slipped but they are okay... That's it for now.. will share more later in my post...bear with…
Sunday feels! Done cleaning my room, and other parts of the house, done with heavy breakfast, chat with family ✔ bath✔ plants ✔ This is my Sunday feels in my room.. on a rainy and cold day.. covered with blanket.. dark room and my N&N.. Noise.cash and Netflix...😍 This is my normal Sunday...till i fall asleep again..zzzzzz What is your Sunday feels? 😊 ------------------ Good afternoon.. i wont have lunch today coz i ate heavy breakfast .. that is my brunch already!.. enjoy…
Don't forget the syrup! This is a yogurt, topped with strawverry, banana, kiwi, pineapple and mango... I asked for the syrup but i guess the crew forgot to gave me a syrup to mixed with the fruits... then she came back after 20mins with the syrup but i already finished eating everything on it.. She just say sorry.. and i said it's okay.. i enjoyed the fruity yogurt without the syrup 😊 There are instances when our order are served incomplete or missing something... extend our…
Yellow and Blue! I took the first photo around 5pm and the second one, around 6pm.. at different places on the same day.. today! The wonder of nature.. how it paints the sky in different colors at a different time... just wonderful..just amazing how God made His creations! My week ends well ... with my family today when we visit our departed loved ones.. ---------- Good evening.. i hope your week ends well and may you have a good night sleep tonight 💤💤💤 #Alice❤
Lake Louise.. Lale Louise is also part of the Banff National park.. it is known for its turquoise and glacier-fed lake.. If ever i will go back to this place .. i want to see the crystal jade or the turquoise water of the lake and i will also try to row a boat in this beautiful lake.. This is a very rare place.. and i will also try hiking on those beautiful mountains on spring time... The last photo is the water falls i was telling on my post yesterday Johnston Canyon...it…
Cellular phones... Having a cellular phones nowadays is a neccesity.. Here is my story ... I got my first celluar phone 1990.. it was an Motorola mobile phone the one that looks like an ice shaver... then after that i got another ericsson mobile that displays only two liner messages on the phone just like a beeper... then Nokia series came, i got 5110, 3210, 6510 models...then i got blackberry then blackberry gold... Then came iphone.. i got iphone 5, then iphone 6s..then i…
I am hungry! Yes, i ordered a rice placed on a bamboo, chicken cooked in pandan leaves, tofu steak, pork sisig and calamares... I did not order a salad, a soup or a dessert...i just want a main course 😄 Food trip yesterday and i just want to eat .. hehehe But ...this food were shared by three people.. i am not solo :-) ---------- I am a happy eater 😋 Looking at the pictures, which is your bet to eat? Or none? I like the chicken and the tofu 😋 #Alice❤
The experiment! This evening i got the notif, other users were talking this morning.. and i did the task .. i completed the 50task and $2.00 were sent to my wallet.. thank you admin for this task... While doing the task, i feel a bit nervous coz what if my post is the one that i will rate... what will be the rate i will give.. Honestly, mostly i rate below average.. some i rated almost bad but not really bad... i hope i rated fairly.. I think this experiment is a way of…
The Statue of the Risen Christ! This is located at the Mountain of Ressurection between Tarlac and Zambales...This is within the scope of Monasterio de Tarlac.. This kind of statue is very well known for Brazil.. but this one is in the Philippines.. This was my first visit here in 2014.. and i have been here numerous times..a lot have been added to this place.. it is a good place for pilgrimage.. esp during holy week.. coz you will start walking from the foot of the mountain…
Charity for all politicians??? Those are the words written on the Christmas gift boxes under the Christmas yree .. in one of the Government offices.. i went today... I could understand the words written on other boxes about love for all those abandoned , hope for the poorest of the poor and faith for all sick of covid.... but Charity for politicians???? Whaf is that??? Why do we have to give charity to the politicians??? Please enlighten me ...why??? --------- Heavy rains…
After a long day.... I got a long day today.. two meetings in the morning and one in the afternoon.. it was a tiring and draining... and i don't like meetings.. all my meetings for today went well and was closed 😊 After my last meeting today , i treat myself to a sumptuous meal.. i got crab omelet and spring rolls and after that i ordered a bibingka or baked rice cake.. Treating yourself well is one way to love yourself.. dont short changed yourself.. always give the best…
A big appetite! I guess today i really have a big appetite... earlier i posted the food i ate after the meeting.. and tonight i was stuck in traffic and got hungry again... I stop at a gasoline station along NLEX and grab a quick soup...a seafood soup... I guess traffic makes me hungry , therefore traffic makes me fat 😂😂😂 did you get my logic! --------- Good evening...and have a chill and relaxing night... #Alice❤
The yellow flower The yellow flower perfectly blend in with the red flowers 🌼🌷 We have different colors, different personalities, different outlook in life... we are different from each other but we could perfectly blend with each other.. We just need to see the beauty in us, in each of us.. ----------- Good morning.. sending a Wednesday good vibes 💟 Don't forget to say a prayer and smile 🙏😊 #Alice❤
Pie face! Would you dare to eat it.. with such faces like that? Hehehe.. but your guess is right, i ate it hahaha😄 When i help someone, i really dont expect anything in return.. but i guess kindness has its own way to give back to you! Never doubted your kindness.. help always .. extend a hand ...even if you are the one in need of help... ----------- Which pie face do you like? They have different fillings .. chicken, pork, beef , cheese, veggies...i wont tell which is which…
Congratulations , you are promoted!💟 I am receiving lots of messages today from my friends congratulating me for becoming a granny hahaha YES i am officially a granny ... actually i became a granny yesterday 😊 Yes, i am promoted from being a mother to grandmother... what do i feel? How am i feeling? I am happy to be promoted that is for sure.. but i haven't seen my granddaughter yet in real, my son sends a picture.. maybe this weekend i could see her... The hospital wont…
A calming blue! Did you know that navy blue gives a calming effect on our eyes ...when my eyes get tired from computers i go out and take a walk to relax my eyes... Let me share some photos from my early evening walk... Actually color blue gives a very soothing effect to calm our mind..and according to google.. it also reduces anxiety, slow down your heart rate...and lower blood pressure.. Today, most of you became anxious because of the sudden drop of some cryptos.. so i…
Taho Good morning!! Did you hear the voice of the taho vendor today? Tahoooooo tahooooo tahooooooo... Most of my fellow pinoys here knows what taho is...for my foreign friends.. Taho is a soft or silken tofu with arnibal or brown sugar syrup and sago or tapioca pearls. A taho vendor sells taho by shouting tahoooo while walking on the streets so the neighborhood will hear him.. normally it is between 6am to 10 am.. it is a healthy food... Even Taho has evolved, there is…
A halloween treats! One of my staffs gave these halloween treats...nice haha 😊 This is a spookie cookie ... During halloween, i like to see kids at the mall doing trick or treats.. and wearing differenf costumes from spooky theme to fairy theme or super heroes theme.. But i guess i wont be seeing it again this year here in the Philippines... What about in other parts of the globe.. is there a trick or treats this year? Share your story 😊 ------------- Good afternoon and…
Cheers! This was the first time i tasted a soju, a Korean alcoholic drink... 6yrs ago.. At first sip i like it, it tastes like a coconut juice, a bit sweet.. but the next sip, i dont like it anymore, i taste the bitterness of the alcohol and something hot pass through my throat... I am not an alcohol drinker.. not even beer.. but i can drink red wine.. 😂 On the first picture, could you tell who among the ladies is a drinker?? 😂 Two of the ladies are hard drinkers... can you…
The night is getting deeper.... I just came home a few minutes ago and eat one piece of pandesal with peanut butter.. that will be enough not get hungry till the time i go to sleep... I have a question, why does pandesal has many bread crumbs.. i find it messy when i eat it...hahaha😂 Okay.. the day is over and the night is getting deeper.. time to take a needed rest to recharge and relax our body, mind and soul... I hope your day was good.. a busy good one 😄 ------------…
The Holidays. This weekend is a long weekend because Nov 1 is holiday... although Nov 2 is a special working holiday.. unlike before Nov 2 is a special holiday... Nov 1 &2.. are holidays here to observe All Saints day and All Souls day...but starting today cemeteries are closed until Nov. 2 for safety reasons ...to avoid the crowds... We already visited our departed loved ones last week as a family.. but we also visit them regularly not just on Nov 1 or 2... Their memories…
My sisters! 💟 we are the Chiwaraps 😄 My sisters are also my bestfriends and my travel buddies.. but when we were kids we are also the best enemies hahaha... Our youngest sister is like our daughter to us, because she came when we are on our teens already...and our mother passed away when she was only 2yrs old.. ( i have already shared that story) What i will share is the bonding that we created through the years.. and we call ourselves.. "Angels of St. Victor".. Victor is…
Boy meets girl 😊 That is me.. in two different countries, two beautiful places, two different hair style... and one beautiful soul... I caption it boy meets girl because of my hairstyle hehehe.. but i am still the same me, a beautiful soul that can brighten a place wherever i am ... You can call it self conceited.. i call it self love.. 💟 -------- It's already dark outside and i could feel the cool breeze of the night... Good evening 😊 #Alice❤
Fri-date ✔ Friday.. is a date with myself... Do you also set a date with yourself? Before pandemic, if my son is not free, i date myself with good food or good movie on a friday.. yes, i will eat on a nice restaurant and if there is still time, i will watch a movie... I live my life well, i love my life, and i laugh and smile as if no one is looking ...i am crazy and i am not really crazy... 😄 know the difference hehehe This picture was not taken today... it was one of those…
Stickers and avatars I am sure you are all familiar with these stickers and avatars ... The first two are the stickers i used in Viber and the last two was the avatars i used in Fb.. personalized avatar... Do you think i look like her??? Hehehe Do you always use a sticker or avatar when you send a message? For me, i still prefer sending my personal message using text then i send stickers or avatar... ------------ Good morning from my avatar self 🌼 happy Saturday weekend 💟…
I am cooking! My son and daughter in law are coming to the house today with our new bundle of joy, my granddaughter...so i am cooking a crab omelet for a late lunch.. This is one of the favorites of my son... I seldom cook, because my step mom always cooks for us.. so i just cook whenever my son is coming home..💟 and i only cook his favorites which happens to be my favorites too hehe... like mother.. like son 😂 Crab omelet is easy to cook, but the preparation is quite a…
Here she is 💟 Meet my granddaughter Avery ... i finally met her today .. but was not able to take pictures coz i got excited... this picture was sent to me by my son... When she hears my voice, she cries a lot hahaha and after a minute, she opened her eyes as if she could see me.. and a smile flash 💟 This is a wonderful moment.. i remembered the first cry of my son when i gave birth to him..and that kind of joy is beyond the word joy! And today that Joy is here in my heart 💟…
Nile River dinner cruising... Let me share some fun during my Holy Land Pilgrimage... This was in Egypt.. We arrived at Andrea Memphis Cairo around 5:30pm .. and waited till we got aboard this huge boat... Then when all passengers are aboard, the boat started to sail along the Nile River...there was a show while we are having dinner.. they also served wine if you want.. There were singing and dancing... and the high light of the show was the belly dancing.. you could join in…
I Love you.... How often do we say those words? Do you really mean when you say it? I often say I Love You to my loved ones and i mean it when i say i love you 💟 Love is a powerful word.. you can find the best definition of love in the Bible in the book of Corinthians... Let me share a prayer and a bible verse on this Blessed Sunday.... "Lord, help me to live with much love so that I won't have much regrets in life. Amen" "I have loved you with an everlasting love, so I…
Dim sum day 😋 Dim sum is a Chinese dish... there are a lot varities of Dim sum... The most popular and favotires among us is the Siomai...i did not include it in the picture.. I love chicken feet, the spare ribs, the hakaw.. and of course siomai...these are my normal orders when i eat in a Chinese Restaurant... and at the end of the meal, i will have a buko sherbet.. What is your favorite dimsum aside from siomai? ---------- I dont eat this much.. but when i crave for…
"The Gift" There are some people that has a "gift" that could see or talk to the dead... we call them Psychic or paranormal people... I dont have that kind of gift...maybe some of you have it.. but i wont tackle that kind of gift.. lets have some fun here with the picture i got from the Fb page of Kapuso mo, Jessica Soho, a haloween special.. I got March and 8 which is " lapitin ng mga hindi nagbabayad ng utang" in english people come to me for loans without the intention of…
Halloween goodies! My friend send this goodies this afternoon.. two flavors of banana muffins, ( dark and white chocolates) and macaroons...she is the one who baked this goodies.. It tastes good, not too sweet... just perfect partner for a hot tea or coffee.. Looking at the pictures, they look like spooky halloween goodies... can you see it too? Dont be scared.. i ate some already and i did not turn into a spooky ghost.. hahaha ..so you wont turn into a spooky one 😊…