what makes me happy

Christmas Eve

I know this post is kinda overdue but I think I still have to publish it. It was supposed to be posted last Dec. 25 but I didn't have the time to turn on the computer and update my blog  for the past 3 days.

It was around 8:00 in the evening when we started to drive around downtown to look for people sleeping on the streets with nothing to eat for noche buena. We prepared a little present for them. Something that they could eat and share with their family as they welcome the Christmas Day. It was just a small package but we hope that we made them happy.

My dad started giving gifts to the less fortunate last year. It was only 7 packages then and now it's 14 packages. (his fave number is 7 and he's planning to add 7 more packages each year. so next year [if my dad's resources would allow him], it would be a total of 21 packages to be given on Christmas eve) This is his way to give back and share the blessings he received for the whole year. A way to reach out and make other people happy. It was fulfilling seeing people forming smiles on their faces as they receive our humble gift. There were indeed many homeless people living in the cold streets. Some of them may have not eaten something and just put themselves to sleep so they couldn't think of the hunger. I hope that people would see this situation and help them even in a small way. I know you may think they would become dependent if they would always receive gifts but it is not bad to share. Let's just make sure that they are not being abusive and becoming a parasite. I still believe that it is better to teach them how to catch fish than just to feed them. I am looking forward to see more happy faces next year.

Love, 

Shernaz

December 24th

24th of December

People are very busy preparing for Christmas eve.

Cooking for noche buena.

Wrapping gifts.

Visiting friends.

And last minute Christmas Shopping.

Christmas breeze really filled the air.

But the Question is: Does everybody know the purpose of celebrating Christmas?

For some, YES. For others, NO.

Christmas is not just a time for gift giving.

It is a time of sharing, praying, thanking and forgiving.

The true spirit of Christmas is not represented by material gitfs but what is inside our hearts.

It is also the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our savior.

The expensive gifts and preparations are useless if the true purpose of Christmas is neglected.

Let's give LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Christmas.

a Merry Christmas to all!

xoxo

Shernaz

DIY Bracelets for Sale

Christmas break has just started. And since we don't have classes, I am trying to be productive in the weeks to come. I am making DIY accessories as a gift to my cousins and aunts.

Here are some of the bracelets I made.

 P50 only

wrap bracelet ( 2 Layers)

P75 only

P60 only

P55 only

I am planning to open an Online Shop soon but I'm still working on it.

As soon as everything would be settled, I'll just post it here.

 You can buy these bracelets if you want. Available in other colors.

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Advance Merry Christmas to All! :)

Stress Free

Are you Stressed?

Make your Christmas Season Stress Free..

Try doing the Following Ways: 

What's your favorite way??

me, the 95th way -- Practice a Monster smile..!

A Philippine Wonder

Puerto Princesa Underground River among 'New 7 Wonders of Nature'

GENEVA - The Philippines' Puerto Princesa Underground River, the Amazon rainforest, Vietnam's Halong Bay and Argentina's Iguazu Falls were named among the world's new seven wonders of nature, according to organizers of a global poll.

The other three crowned the world's natural wonders are South Korea's Jeju Island, Indonesia's Komodo, and South Africa's Table Mountain, said the New7Wonders foundation, citing provisional results.

Final results will be announced early 2012, said the Swiss foundation, warning however that there may yet be changes between the provisional winners and the final list.

Sites which have failed to make the cut include Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, the Dead Sea and the US Grand Canyon.

The poll organized by Swiss foundation New7Wonders has attracted great interest, mobilizing celebrities including Argentinian football star Lionel Messi calling on fans to pick his home country's Iguazu Falls.

The results came after a long consultation process lasting from December 2007 to July 2009, when world citizens were asked to put forward sites which they deemed were natural wonders.

More than a million votes were cast to trim the list of more than 440 contenders in over 220 countries down to a shortlist of 77.

The group was then further cut to the 28 finalists by a panel of experts.

Anyone in the world was then able to vote for the final seven via telephone, text messages or Internet social networks.

Founded in 2001 by filmmaker Bernard Weber in Zurich, the foundation New7Wonders is based on the same principle on which the seven ancient wonders of the world were established. That list of seven wonders was attributed to Philon of Byzantium in ancient Greece.

New7Wonders said its aim is to create a global memory by garnering participation worldwide.

But even as the natural wonders poll came to a close, the New7Wonders foundation has set its eyes on a new survey -- the top seven cities of the world. Participating cities will be announced on January 1, 2012.

source: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/17139/puerto-princesa-underground-river-among-new-7-wonders-of-nature

Personal Reaction:

          Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR)  is one of the famous tourist spots in Palawan. If you visit Palawan, your vacation wouldn't be complete if you will miss to see this Underground River. PP Underground River is truly a “must-see”. The survey of the New 7 Wonders opened an opportunity not just for Puerto Princesa, Palawan but the Philippines as well, to showcase its natural wonder. When PPUR was recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders, more tourists were willing to visit Puerto Princesa. Because of this, more people would get to know the Philippines and tourism will boom here.  It is an economic issue because this will have effects on our economy. This may lead to opening of more businesses and  providing more jobs for the Filipinos. Unemployment could be lessend. Some businesmen may be attracted to invest here in our country. The Philippines as a whole will benefit from this news because tourists, after visiting Palawan would be driven to book for a trip to other places in our country such as Cebu, Bohol or Boracay. The Philippines will have a chance to be known worlwide due to its booming tourism and economy. We can say that this will result to a domino effect for our country. Our economy would improve in the long run if Philippines would continue to nurture its natural beauty.

           Puerto Princesa Underground River is truly a pride of  Palawan and especially the Philippines. It is a natural wonder indeed. Filipinos should move hand in hand in preserving this picturesque Underground River. Despite the large number of tourists who visits there, PPUR remains unpolluted. More than the financial boost that it will give our country, Filipinos voted for it for the glory and honor of the Philippines. We should truly be happy that PPUR became one of the New 7 Wonders. As Filipinos, we should continue to flaunt what the Philippines have.

oldies but groovies

October 18, 2011 --- my dad celebrated his 53rd birthday. It was a very special day for him so we invited our relatives and his friends. To avoid the hussle of cooking, we contacted Mila's Catering service for the food. And of course, the party wouldn't be complete without the famous LECHON (ordered from Joey's Lechon.).

For the entertainment, instead of setting up a videoke, my dad opted to have a live band ---

the TREND NI DAD  band.

• Tito Boy T. and Tito Loloy -- guitarists
• Tito Boy I. -- bassist

• my DAD as the DRUMMER

 I forgot to charge our camera. I used my phone while waiting. 

bad audio. tsk3

My Dad really loves music.
It is his dream to have a band and it is a dream came true.


My Dad really enjoyed his birthday party!


They have already performed in birthdays, parties and other special gatherings.
 

 

I was supposed to upload videos from my camera but there was something wrong with our computer. It cannot read the memory card. ( time to update our PC) How sad...! The videos there have better audios.

smile! :) 

first post

i am not really blogger. i don't have plans of making a blog account because i don't have much to say or share to you guys. but for the sake of complying a requirement in school, i created an account anyway. will this blog be kept updated?? i'm not sure. but i'll try, i think it's fun to share my thoughts. that's all for tonight. GOOD NIGHT..