PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO' S
NEW YEAR¡¯S MESSAGE
December 29, 2009
We thank the Lord for all the things He brought into our lives the past 365 days. The challenges He allowed us to encounter have proven once again the resilience of our people and the efficacy of our reforms.
The global recession failed to break our unprecedented record of economic growth in every quarter during our watch. Our economy continued to grow. The size and strength of our domestic economy was supported by OFW-fuelled consumer spending and a massive government commitment to human and physical infrastructure ¨C one that stretched, but did not swamp, public resources.
Our people responded with grit to the super-typhoons forced upon us by the harsh realities of climate change caused by human beings all over the world. Our people opened hearts and hands with generosity to the victims. They committed to national reconstruction, and brought our demands on climate change to the whole world.
We emerge from the year 2009 with more solid faith, more courage, more concern for our brethren, and greater determination to work harder to achieve ever more.
In 2010, we shall have the first nationally-automate d exercise of our right to suffrage, one of the ten points in the agenda of our administration. This year, too, will hopefully see the continuing recovery of the rest of the world. These are gifts from an unfolding future that we greet with hopefulness.
In this spirit, let us cast away the things that set us against each other. Let us thank the Lord for good health, glad tidings and good cheers. Let us thank Him for all the times He has been there for us through family, friends and even strangers who stood by us in good times and in bad. Let us ask for His graces and blessings as we start another year. And as we continue and go on with the many journeys of our nation¡¯s life, let us offer to Him our nation.
Happy New Year to everyone!
:)
Friday, January 8, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Making Frosty the Snowman...
After a heavy snow, my kiddos are very excited to go out and play snow ball fight.... hehehehe! kasi very ignorante.. I also enjoy playing with snow. ;)
Yesterday, instead of having a snow riot, I asked them to gather around and make FROSTY!!! It was really very difficult to make a snowman. I really wanted to turn the body into a round ball but it was tedious. Everytime I form a round ball, some snow would eventually fall down. Making the head was also chilling. I had to wet my gloves and form the snow ball until a good circle would be formed. My hands were really cold and freezing. However, we all enjoyed making Frosty, the Snowman.
Yesterday, instead of having a snow riot, I asked them to gather around and make FROSTY!!! It was really very difficult to make a snowman. I really wanted to turn the body into a round ball but it was tedious. Everytime I form a round ball, some snow would eventually fall down. Making the head was also chilling. I had to wet my gloves and form the snow ball until a good circle would be formed. My hands were really cold and freezing. However, we all enjoyed making Frosty, the Snowman.
The Land before time...
After reading deecoded.com, I totally agree with heidee. This film also made me teary eyed! ;) I love this film so much and it remained one of my favorite childhood films. I also remembered crying over the films "An American Tale" and "Radio Flyer." However, this film was the best. Also, I love the soundtracks of this film including the renowned "If We Hold on Together." Every year, when my teaching theme is about dinosaurs, I show this film to my kids. Some of them really cried watching the film. I don't show them the film for them to cry but to show them the value of a family and having good friends around in times of tragedy.
Look at this pic. It was taken while I was showing the film to my kiddos. This was the part where Little Foot was longing for his mom... ;( huhuhuhu
Look at this pic. It was taken while I was showing the film to my kiddos. This was the part where Little Foot was longing for his mom... ;( huhuhuhu
Monday, January 4, 2010
Frostbites Stuffs and Frozen Delights!
During winter, one of the most exciting highlight is what I call the frostbites stuffs and the frozen delights. I am not talking about cold crepes, sundaes, ice creams nor popsicles. What I am excited to see are the frozen ice sheets on my windows, the frozen water from the kitchen area and some fascinating ice formation.
When I was a kid I am dying to see real snow. In the Philippines, which is a tropical country, seeing a snow would be inconceivable. Thus, the first time I saw snow in China really amused me. However, for some people, snow and ice wreak havoc. On the other hand, living in a winter environment makes you experience some very cute frostbites stuffs and frozen delights. :)
Here are some pictures of ice sheets formed on my glass window. I love how these ice create very beautiful designs and formations. Each sheet design is unique.
Aside from ice sheets on windows, our kitchen sink looks like this. We wont be able to use it to wash dishes. I use bathroom sink instead. hehehehe.
stalactite and stalagmite frozen delights...
Also, I have the frostbites popsicle. I was about to cook breakfast only to find out that last night I left the pan with water and the laddle in it. In the morning, the water froze and the laddle was stuck. It now looked like a frozen popsicle.
Great frostbites stuffs and frozen delights!
heavy snow!
http://www.telebong23.blogspot.com
;)
When I was a kid I am dying to see real snow. In the Philippines, which is a tropical country, seeing a snow would be inconceivable. Thus, the first time I saw snow in China really amused me. However, for some people, snow and ice wreak havoc. On the other hand, living in a winter environment makes you experience some very cute frostbites stuffs and frozen delights. :)
Here are some pictures of ice sheets formed on my glass window. I love how these ice create very beautiful designs and formations. Each sheet design is unique.
Aside from ice sheets on windows, our kitchen sink looks like this. We wont be able to use it to wash dishes. I use bathroom sink instead. hehehehe.
stalactite and stalagmite frozen delights...
Also, I have the frostbites popsicle. I was about to cook breakfast only to find out that last night I left the pan with water and the laddle in it. In the morning, the water froze and the laddle was stuck. It now looked like a frozen popsicle.
Great frostbites stuffs and frozen delights!
heavy snow!
http://www.telebong23.blogspot.com
;)
New Year Party 2010 in Huludao, China
These are some of the photos during the New Year's Eve Party of Pinoys in Huludao, China. :)
Jaja, Debbie, Ate Tess, Ate Grace and Kuya Val
Jaja, Debbie, Ate Tess, Ate Grace and Kuya Val
The very funny Sir Charry, Sha, Ate Jean, Ate Nysa, Ronnie, Ramil, Ate Shiela and Kuya Val
Kuya Dheck, Kuya John, Ms. Rose and myself :) (Love my red Chinese attire!)
Debbie, Rose, Ate Joy, Janis and Ate Luz
Ate Shiela, Janis, Ate Joy, Jessie and Kuya JohnWe are proud pinoy teachers in Huludao, China!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Top 25 Most Played Songs in my IPOD for 2009
What would be the most played song in my ipod for 2009?
25. Great DJ - The ting tings ( I just love to dance with this song! Had it as my ring tune for 2009)
24. All She wants to do is dance - Kris Allen
23. Hey Now - FM Static (...please dont ask me what i like about you cause its every little thing you do and thats just the way you make mei.)
22. Radar - Britney Spears (Whew! Why was this on my most played song?)
21. Better in Time - Boyce Avenue (wow! Their version is amazing!)
20. Yo te Quiero - Alexis and Fido Ft Camila (I just love to dance along with this Spanish song... thanks Ruth for this great song!)
19. Right as Rain - Adele (Everybody should know Adele.. amazing singer!)
18. No Promises - Shayne Ward (very handsome!)
17. She Works hard for the money - Kris Allen (Love the Santana-ish style!)
16. The Man Who Can't be Moved - The Script (Awesome!)
15. Natutulog ba ang Diyos? - Gary Valenciano (Ang buhay mo ay mayroong halaga sa Kanya!)
14. Wait for you - Elliot Yamin
13. Over You - Chris Daughtry
12. Tonight - FM Static (another song I fell in love with from FM Static!)
11. I'll Never Go - Erik Santos (Another OPM on the list)
HERE are the TOP 10
10. One Sweet Day - Boys to Men (This song does not get old.)
9. Gun Lae Gun - Witwisit Hirunwongkul (My fave song from the movie Love of Siam)
8. The Truth - Daniel D. (Love making song.. wahahaha)
7. I Gotta Feeling - Black eyed peas (:) moving and shaking)
6. Di Bale Na Lang - Andrew E. and Regine Velasquez (Love this song especially the dancing beat.
5. Nobody - Wonder Girls (Who does not know the dance step to this song?)
4. Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
3. When the Lights Burn Out - Chris Cendana (Amazing Youtube Original Singer!)
2. It's You - Super Junior (Love SUJU!)
1. Lie to Me - Shane Mack (Yahooooooo!) I recommend this song! Two-thumbs up!
25. Great DJ - The ting tings ( I just love to dance with this song! Had it as my ring tune for 2009)
24. All She wants to do is dance - Kris Allen
23. Hey Now - FM Static (...please dont ask me what i like about you cause its every little thing you do and thats just the way you make mei.)
22. Radar - Britney Spears (Whew! Why was this on my most played song?)
21. Better in Time - Boyce Avenue (wow! Their version is amazing!)
20. Yo te Quiero - Alexis and Fido Ft Camila (I just love to dance along with this Spanish song... thanks Ruth for this great song!)
19. Right as Rain - Adele (Everybody should know Adele.. amazing singer!)
18. No Promises - Shayne Ward (very handsome!)
17. She Works hard for the money - Kris Allen (Love the Santana-ish style!)
16. The Man Who Can't be Moved - The Script (Awesome!)
15. Natutulog ba ang Diyos? - Gary Valenciano (Ang buhay mo ay mayroong halaga sa Kanya!)
14. Wait for you - Elliot Yamin
13. Over You - Chris Daughtry
12. Tonight - FM Static (another song I fell in love with from FM Static!)
11. I'll Never Go - Erik Santos (Another OPM on the list)
HERE are the TOP 10
10. One Sweet Day - Boys to Men (This song does not get old.)
9. Gun Lae Gun - Witwisit Hirunwongkul (My fave song from the movie Love of Siam)
8. The Truth - Daniel D. (Love making song.. wahahaha)
7. I Gotta Feeling - Black eyed peas (:) moving and shaking)
6. Di Bale Na Lang - Andrew E. and Regine Velasquez (Love this song especially the dancing beat.
5. Nobody - Wonder Girls (Who does not know the dance step to this song?)
4. Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
3. When the Lights Burn Out - Chris Cendana (Amazing Youtube Original Singer!)
2. It's You - Super Junior (Love SUJU!)
1. Lie to Me - Shane Mack (Yahooooooo!) I recommend this song! Two-thumbs up!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Welcome 2010!
Goodbye 2009! Welcome 2010!
It was a great party. Again, I spent the welcome of 2010 with my fellow pinoys in Huludao City. There were around 24 proud pinoy teachers gathered in my flat. Welcoming the year away from home is still awesome when you get to spend it with fellow pinoys with a common goal. We had spaghetti, endolsao, bihon, leche flan, pochero, kaldereta beef, biko, menudo, fried chicken, chicken salad and the egg-beef-raisins-torta-unidentified-kumida-on-the-mesa. We would like to say xie xie to our very hardworking cook ate sheila who in the end was caught sleeping on the bed complaining about her backpain. We salute you ate sheila for the painstaking effort and patience. Everyone enjoyed your food. Hope to spend new year with you soon. Sir Charry was again the person we would love to spend moments with. Thank you for all the laughters and silliest jokes. You are such a humorous intelligent person. Your being very smart and funny was like an airborne disease that when you start talking, droplets of tickling pathogens are rapidly moving into the air and tickles everyone until we burst out into wild laughters! The punchlines were hilarious! the botete! the ugat! the tadpole! the yellow chick! the slap you with the laddle thingy! the bubula ang bungaga! the dudugo and p*kpek! the gay decorating the heaven joke! charry vs. jean! charry vs. jaja! charry vs. debbie! You left us with difficulty catching breath and teary eyed. That was uproaring and hysterical!
Everyone had fun. Also, we were welcomed with the first snow fall in 2010! The streets were carpeted white in the morning. ;) Hope for more blessings for 2010! Godbless everyone! :)
para sa mga pics.. ;)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wearepinoysinchina
It was a great party. Again, I spent the welcome of 2010 with my fellow pinoys in Huludao City. There were around 24 proud pinoy teachers gathered in my flat. Welcoming the year away from home is still awesome when you get to spend it with fellow pinoys with a common goal. We had spaghetti, endolsao, bihon, leche flan, pochero, kaldereta beef, biko, menudo, fried chicken, chicken salad and the egg-beef-raisins-torta-unidentified-kumida-on-the-mesa. We would like to say xie xie to our very hardworking cook ate sheila who in the end was caught sleeping on the bed complaining about her backpain. We salute you ate sheila for the painstaking effort and patience. Everyone enjoyed your food. Hope to spend new year with you soon. Sir Charry was again the person we would love to spend moments with. Thank you for all the laughters and silliest jokes. You are such a humorous intelligent person. Your being very smart and funny was like an airborne disease that when you start talking, droplets of tickling pathogens are rapidly moving into the air and tickles everyone until we burst out into wild laughters! The punchlines were hilarious! the botete! the ugat! the tadpole! the yellow chick! the slap you with the laddle thingy! the bubula ang bungaga! the dudugo and p*kpek! the gay decorating the heaven joke! charry vs. jean! charry vs. jaja! charry vs. debbie! You left us with difficulty catching breath and teary eyed. That was uproaring and hysterical!
Everyone had fun. Also, we were welcomed with the first snow fall in 2010! The streets were carpeted white in the morning. ;) Hope for more blessings for 2010! Godbless everyone! :)
para sa mga pics.. ;)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wearepinoysinchina
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