Dec.
30, 2014
WAKE
UP!
I
have now fully adjusted to the time zone but I leave back to the
states in a couple of days. I was thinking, should I try to wean
myself out of this now and be ready for the time zone change? Of
course that was just a thought. I will attempt the change during my
24 hours combined flights. Somewhere there I should be sleeping and
waking at the correct time(s). The
mild December temperature (mid 70's) had been real nice that dad, Uli
and I would sit out back just enjoying the breeze. We also watch the
kids play there often.
Nothing
much to report today. Its the last day of work for most people before
the New Year holiday. A small preparation for more friends coming
tonight is underway. Nothing spectacular, just grocery shopping for
snacks and booze. Pretty late into the evening as this one ends
sometime around 4AM.
Eline was able to bring home one of my favorite desserts, sweet custard with sago.
Here's
what a wrong-side driving looks like. Before it happened, I asked
Melvin why he was attempting to turn onto on-coming traffic. He said
"the right lane is a zoo and besides, we're turning left in
about a 1/4 mile." I suppose he's justified with his decision –
and I thought it was a slow day.
Dec.
31, 2014
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY MOM!!
Whoopee!
Today is mom's, lolay's birthday! She's a healthy 50'-something. Just
like me she stopped counting as soon as she hit 50. Ate Cris and
company are coming for lunch and bringing crab cakes and clam chowder
soup. All prepared by our family chef, Ate Lourdes. Yup, she brought
me more leche flan.
Timmy and I were showing off our mango trimming techniques.. I was not able to hold off for the picture. Just had to devour it.
We
picked up a cake from the french coffee shop next to Cafe Mary
Grace (can't remember its name) and was a triple chocolate torte
cake. Unfortunately, I cannot find the picture in my file) It was good. We will be getting mom a spa day somewhere (we
haven't decided where she goes for this) or we can have a home
service. With dad's limited range, should we decide to drive
somewhere it can only be to go to the mall or a short sightseeing
trip. We'll figure it out. Hope you had a fun day mom!!
After
the lunch party left, Uli and I ventured out to purchase stuff for
the evening's highlight and much awaited event, fireworks at
midnight! We went to two places and picked up about $50 worth of
stuff. Mostly sparklers (the big kind), about 30 rockets, two large
fountain shows and a box of little fountains. Wow! This is something
you have to experience when you're in the Philippines. Its one thing
to see organized fireworks during the Fourth of July celebration but
to be in the middle of it all for about 15 minutes is an experience
to remember. Every has and lights their fireworks right at midnight
so you can imagine the sight, sounds, not to mention the smoke of all
of it happening in a short amount of time. Even dad was up to the
task and be wheeled outside and join us in the festivity. I love it!
That is way too cool! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Waiting for the midnight before heading out to do fireworks
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| Isabella and Luigi |
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| Eline and nephew Karl |
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