Litratong Pinoy # 55 : Tulay (bridge)

aking litrato sa ika-3
Litratong Pinoy EB
"EB-Aliwan"

Tulay
ng magkalayong puso

Dahil kami ay magkalayo ni pangga - ako ay nasa Manila at sya naman ay nasa Cagayan de Oro - ang tulay na naguugnay sa amin ay ang YM chat at SMS.

Since me and my girlfriend were apart - Im here in Manila and she is in Cagayan de Oro City - the only way that bridges our distance are thru YM chat and SMS.

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

Lahat ng litrato rito ay kuha gamit ang Canon Powershot A580 sa aming tahanan noong 8 Marso 2009
All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 in our home last 08 March 2009

ABC Wed R4: the Letter "O"

O is for
Onion
Allium Cepa

Always part of a Filipino Cuisine usually sauteed on oil & garlic.

My favorite part of being a Filipino,i always use this a part of a spicy vinegar dip or in northern Philippines' ilocos dip made of tomato slices, onions and fish paste. both dips a always partnered w/ fried fish.

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

All photos herein are captured by Familia Khuletz using Canon Powershot A580 in a local market last 15th of January 2009

La.Pi.S # 45 : SWIRLs n TWIRLs

Ice Cream Cone ala MV Doulos

Visiting MV Doulos for the second time in my lifetime on a hot sunny sunday afternoon w/ a jam packed-fully loaded ship in a pier only means one thing. its hot like a suana and i like an ice cream.

Getting in line is hard since all have the same idea. since they only have 1 cash staion for the cafe, they can accomodate 1 transaction at a time thus it took me more than 30 minutes to get my ice cream.

eating it slowly is not recommended not be only because of the heat will melt it ryt away. ohh yess its yummy and very generous serving,i definitely enjoyed licking it and munching the soft cone (the moisture of the ice cream softened the crunch cone). yum yum yum

All photos herein are captured by Familia Khuletz using Canon Powershot A580 last 29th of March 2009 at MV Doulos berthed at Pier 13 Manila South Harbor

Have a great day ka-Lasang-Pinoy :D

Tatak Pinoy # 05 : Butterscotch

After a series of Pinoy Street Foods, lets take a break and let me feature Pinoy Native Products with a title "Tatak Pinoy" to support the Philippine Department of Trade and Industries' "one town one product (OTOP)" campaign. I will make a blog entries regarding "OTOPs" and other Philippine Native Delis in this meme so do please visit every Friday and the Food Friday Meme.

My featured menu for today:
Bacolod Butterscotch

i dont know how to discribe this but ill try, i hope you can help me too specialy to those who grow up with these yummy goodies.

from the name itself its made of sugar & butter; its like brownie w/o cocoa; and its yummy.

Town / City : Bacolod City
Province: Negros Occidental

All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 in our home last 4th of March 2009


Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Friday Diners :D

ABC Wed R4 : the letter "N"

N is for
Notebook

This is where i put my notes and ideas for my blog. its corresponding dates, memes, and themes. its also serve as my checklist and reminder if the said blog entry is posted or drafted or not at all; if it has a photo for it or if i gonna take a new photo for it.

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 in my room last 21 April 2009

Litratong Pinoy # 54 : Gusali (building)

Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

Eto ang pangunahing gusali ng Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas.
This is the Main Building of University of Santo Tomas.

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

Lahat ng litrato rito ay kuha gamit ang Canon Powershot A460 sa Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas noong 3 Oktubre 2007
All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A460 in the University of Santo Tomas last 3 October 2007

La.Pi.S # 44 : Easter EGG Hunt

Easter EGG Hunt @ the Chapel

this kid got an Easter Egg last sunday at our chapel. the Eggs are donated by some parishioners and this is a yearly tradition. when the kids got their egg, they are asked not to leave for a while as one chapel lady will inspect the egg for a cash reward :D the kids dont hunt the eggs, the chapel ladies just gave it to them so that the kids will not get hurt from the hunting and digging and to prevent chaos. they just sit and wait for their share :D

Yes, its not the egg that is hunted, its the prize that goes with it :D and the smiles & the love of the Lord that every one takes home :D

All photos herein are captured by using Canon Powershot A1000is last 12th of April 2009 at Soldiers Hills 3 Sub-Parish Chapel

Have a great day ka-Lasang-Pinoy :D

Tatak Pinoy # 04 : Piaya

After a series of Pinoy Street Foods, lets take a break and let me feature Pinoy Native Products with a title "Tatak Pinoy" to support the Philippine Department of Trade and Industries' "one town one product (OTOP)" campaign. I will make a blog entries regarding "OTOPs" and other Philippine Native Delis in this meme so do please visit every Friday and the Food Friday Meme.

My featured menu for today:
Bacolod Piaya

Toasted thin circles of puff pastry w/ a purple yam filling and topped w/ sesame seeds.

Town / City : Bacolod City
Province: Negros Occidental

All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 in our home last 4th of March 2009


Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Friday Diners :D

Litratong Pinoy # 53 : Hardin (garden)

Fort Santiago
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

Isa sa maraming hardin sa Fort Santiago, eto yun malapit sa may pasukan

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

Lahat ng litrato rito ay kuha gamit ang Canon Powershot A580 sa Fort Santiago noong 29 Marso 2009

ABC Wed R4: the Letter "M"

M is for
Mustard Greens
Brassica Juncea

I admit i never tasted this one but local folks says that they serve this as: a green salad (yes, like lettuce); braised in soy sauce (like a Chinese dish); and added to our local dish called sinigang or sour stew.

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

All photos herein are captured by Familia Khuletz using Canon Powershot A580 in a local market last 15th of January 2009

Taste My Life # 05 : Reflections on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday

The Butterfly

They say that the butterfly is one great symbol of Easter where in from a caterpillar will place itself on a cocoon and transform itself to a beautiful butterfly.

When I was I kid, we have a soursop (guyabano; Annona muricata) tree. Every summer, caterpillars will nest on it and they are so many of them. Ill collect them as many as I can and place it on an empty sardine can, add water and ill boil it on a burning dried leaves and twigs. I always see a caterpillar as a pesky creature that can give you itchy body once on contact.

What I did to that poor caterpillar is also pretty much the same as the Romans did to our Lord. The see the Lord as treat, a thorn that must be taken out. Thus the hardship that the Lord went on through. Being a caterpillar is just part of the journey that it must go thru. Same as the Lord, that hardship is only a part of the journey that must take place for our salvation.

Once a caterpillar spins to create a cocoon, it will be laid into rest for another transformation. Same as the Lord. The Lord will now be laid into rest for three days for the much waited fulfillment of a great promise.

The empty cocoon is like the empty tomb. The caterpillar is not anymore present but it has a resurrected to a beautiful being, the butterfly. Same as the Lord, He left us with an empty tomb. All linens are folded. And we see it as a new being, not any more in flesh but in spirit, in our midst that always dwell among us, where every we maybe.

The Lord is triumphant over death and fulfilled His promise that He will build this Church after three days.

Happy Easter to every one.


Disclaimer:
These words are made from a personal opinion and reflection. It does not reflect on the opinion of my religious affiliations and of the Catholic faith.

Taste My Life # 04 : Reflections on Good Friday

The Sayings of Jesus on the cross

Reference: en.wikipedia.org and the Holy Bible in Today’s English Version

• Jesus said “Forgive them ,Father! They don’t know they are doing” (Luke 23:34)
  

I do believe that the Lord did not came to judge us but to help us seek the Father’s forgiveness. It’s in our hands now to ask for His forgiveness. The Lord will help us in every step of the way.

• Jesus said to him “I promise you that today you will be in paradise with me” (Luke 23:43)
  

Paradise is not only being in the state of happiness and goodness in life but paradise is being in the Father’s arms of redemption. Paradise is Like a our parents’ warm embrace every time they welcome us home.

• Jesus saw His mother and the disciple He loved standing there, so He said to His mother “He is your son.” Then He said to the disciple “She is your mother.” From that time the disciple took her to live in his home. (John 19:26-27)
  

The Lord put us in the loving care of His mother Mary. Thus, we took Her not only in our homes but in our hearts. We pray the rosary. We pray for Her perpetual help. We pray for the heath of the sick.

I do believe that She too took us in Her loving heart and always intercede every time we pray. She really is our Mother and gladly accepted us to her children

• At about three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why did you abandon me?” (Matthew 27:46)
• At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why did you abandon me?” (Mark 15:34)
  

In times of trials and hardships, we do always feel alone, abandoned and outcast. We cannot feel the Father’s presence and guidance. Little that we know, we are still standing and think out what to do because of His presence and guidance. He really did not abandoned us, He just us stand and face such trials and hardships. He is just waiting for us to call His Name.

• Jesus knew that by now everything had been completed; and in order to make the scripture come true, He said, “I am thirsty.” (John 19: 28)
  

Does the Lord really physically thirsty? Or He is thirsty for our repentance, thirsty to call His name in prayer. We always respond by giving Him “NO” for an answer. Our ”NO” is so sour as the wine he drank in that cross.

• Jesus drank the wine and said, “It is finished!” Then He bowed His head and gave up His Spirit (John 19:30)
  

His mission on earth is complete. His hardship in the cross is done. Yes, He has done His part. Now its our turn to do our part be one with Him in with the Father.

• Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father In Your hands I place My spirit!” (Luke 23:46)

For me, Spirit does not only mean one’s soul. Its giving up one’s: old ways; past; and present being. It’s about giving up one’s self to the Lord like the Lord has gave His life and self for us.

Disclaimer:
These words are made from a personal opinion and reflection. It does not reflect on the opinion of my religious affiliations and of the Catholic faith.

Taste My Life # 03 : Reflections on Maundy Thursday

The Holy Gospel According to Saint John
chapter 13 verses 1 to 20
(Today’s English Version)

Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet

on Maundy Thursday, we recall the Lord's Humility by Him washing the feet of His Disciples. Manny people, I heard them say that this kind of humility is very seldom and very unusual for a master, a teacher will lower himself just to wash his followers' feet.

but why feet? why not just wash the hands of His Disciples instead?

they say that during those times were no modes of transportation is available for a commoner like them - royalties and elites has horses and carriages - but to walk or to ride on a stubborn donkey. when a donkey become so stubborn, the rider has no choice but to put it. thus, making the feet more exposed to road dirt and dust.

other theories say that during those times, there is a delegated house servant to wash the feet of the guest.

The Lord's washing the feet of His Disciples is a the highest form of humility. who would have thought that the King will wash His servants' feet. that is why Simon Peter contested and asked the Lord why He will wash his feet (John 13:6). and this kind of humility is clearly not understood then and until now, but the Lord said "...but you will understand later" (John 13:7). as soon as we see a clear view of humility, we really wont understand why.

when a manifestation of humility comes before our eyes, we then to be abusive and take advantage of it or take more of its perks, we ask for more (John 13: 9-10).

as i read and recall the this part of the Holy Gospel, I only have one word, one massage that came to my mind and heart:

forgiveness.

I do believe that no matter how we sinned against the Lord, He is always ready to cleans us and wash away of the dirt that we encounter on the past journeys.

and He set and gave an example of this kind of forgive thus this act of humility. and He reiterates and instructed us "I, your Lord and Teacher, have just washed your feet. You, then, should wash one another's feet. I have set an example for you, so that you will do just what I done for you......happy you will be if you put it into practice!" (John 13:14-17)

i recall those who sinned against me. those who broke: my heart, my trust, my love. am i ready to forgive them? will i forgive them even though that they can’t forgive what i done to them? am i ready to forgive them as soon as they ask for forgiveness?

and the hardest hitting question is "am I ready to ask for forgiveness"?

as for the Lord have said "...If I do not wash you feet. You will no longer be my disciple" (John 13:8)


Disclaimer:
These words are made from a personal opinion and reflection. It does not reflect on the opinion of my religious affiliations and of the Catholic faith.

Tatak Pinoy # 03 : Biscocho

After a series of Pinoy Street Foods, lets take a break and let me feature Pinoy Native Products with a title "Tatak Pinoy" to support the Philippine Department of Trade and Industries' "one town one product (OTOP)" campaign. I will make a blog entries regarding "OTOPs" and other Philippine Native Delis in this meme so do please visit every Friday and the Food Friday Meme.

My featured menu for today:
Bacolod Biscocho

buttery toasted bread. great w/ coffee. and since we are pinoys, we dip it on coffee to make it soft. for me, its not limited for coffee alone, its for hot choco and soft drinks too.

City : Bacolod City
Province: Negros Occidental
Product: Toasted bread w/ butter

All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 in our home last 4th of March 2009


Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Friday Diners :D

ABC Wed R4: the Letter "L"

L is for
Luffa
Luffa Acutangula

We stew this w/ a locally made thin thread noodle called "misua".

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

All photos herein are captured by Familia Khuletz using Canon Powershot A580 in a local market last 16th of January 2009. Post processed using PhotoStudio 5 by ArcSoft

My Awards # 01 : The Neno’s Award

I got this award from snippets :">
Daghan Salamat Ms. Maiylah

The Neno’s Award

This award is:

* a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging;

* to seek the reasons why we all love blogging.

Why do I love Blogging?
by Jay - Agent112778

I'm not into writing because I always wanted to view photographs & watch videos. Blogging made me realize that even a picture paints a thousand words, writing organizes that thousand words thus captions & stories are created.

Thru blogging I can freely express my feelings. It shows my love and appreciation to people, food and travel;

Thru blogging I meet people who shares the common interest and above all;

blogging makes me a better person to make a difference not only in my craft but to the world.

Am passing on this award to:

* ShutterHappyJenn of FamiliaKhuletz for helping me & teaching me how to blog;


Instructions:
* put the award in one post as soon as you receive it;
* don’t forget to mention the person who gives you the award;
* answer the award’s question by writing the reason why you love blogging;
* tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like;
* don’t forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.

La.Pi.S # 43 : MELTed bliss

Choco Dip Bliss

When i heard about our theme for today, i immediately thought about melted chocolate. now buying a chocolate is the big problem. it was only solved when my sister asked me to join her to go to the mall. upon arrival (in our home) the next problem was how to melt these bliss. hmmmmm. i put it on a ceramic bowl and let it sit on a steamer. we don't have a fondue dish nor double broiler thus i made such a trick.

it doesnt melted as the way as silk. its like mud :(( so the next thing i done is to put all-purpose cream. and it works :)) a few stir and let it cool on the table while im grabing our chips and marshmallows. and we (me & sibz) ate it all :D

Do you want to know what kind of chocolate I used? ill post it next theme :D so pls do visit again.

All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 last 23rd of March 2009 at our home

Have a great day ka-Lasang-Pinoy :D

Tatak Pinoy # 02 : Bacolod Barquiron

After a series of Pinoy Street Foods, lets take a break and let me feature Pinoy Native Products with a title "Tatak Pinoy" to support the Philippine Department of Trade and Industries' "one town one product (OTOP)" campaign. I will make a blog entries regarding "OTOPs" and other Philippine Native Delis in this meme so do please visit every Friday and the Food Friday Meme.

My featured menu for today:
Barquiron of Bacolod City

its a wafer stick filled with polvoron. its coined from the word barquillos the waffer stick and polvoron filling. beware the polvoron filling might choke you, have a glass of water ready.

City : Bacolod City
Province: Negros Occidental
Product: Barquillos (waffer stick) filled with Polvoron (a mixture of butter, powdered milk & flour)

All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 in our home last 4th of March 2009


Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Friday Diners :D

Litratong Pinoy # 52 : Paboritong Litrato (Favorite Photo)

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Nag isip ako kung ano ba ang aking "paboritong litrato" at eto ang pinaka sa lahat. sayang di nyo nakita eto sa photo paper. sa lumang Kodak KE85 ko ito kinuhanan. naka film pa sya kaya maganda sa papel. nung i-ni-can ko sya medio dumami yung dumi, na-is-can pati alikabok.

searching for my favorite photo, this one is the most. sadly you cant and you did not see it on paper. i captured this photo using our old Kodak KE85 35mm film camera. i just used a photo scanner to digitized this but unfurtunately even the dust and specks are also included in the scanning.

tuwang tuwa ako nung nakita ko ito sa unag pagakakataon. para syang post card.

im so happy, deeply glad upon seeing this photo. it really looks like a post card.

basahahin ang iba pang detalye dito (view some details here)

basahahin ang una kong blog sa litratong ito (read my 1st blog entry for this here)

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP