Bye bye 2008 Bacolod Masskara Festival
mom811 on Oct 23rd 2008
It’s now a few days past the celebration of the famous Masskara Festival here* in Bacolod City, the City of Smiles, yet I have not posted anything about it, haven’t even greeted here the people of Bacolod on the occasion of their happy event *sigh*. Is this how busy I am? Sadly, I could say, [...]
I’m in “Exile”, But I’ll Be Around :)
mom811 on Aug 27th 2008
It’s only now I’ve come back to this site, and I’m a bit sad, but as you say “Cheers!” And so I also say to myself, “Cheers!” I’ll make the most out of the situation though; I’ll try to update this when time permits.
Where is mom these days? Here in Manila, for some important [...]
A Parish Activity
mom811 on Aug 5th 2008
Last night, hubby and I attended a ”Dinner for a Cause” for the repair and repainting of our parish church (of the San Nicolas de Tolentino parish), at the same time the birthday of our parish priest.
Most of the religious organizations/communities had their presentation, either a dance number, a chorus, or a solo vocal rendition. [...]
More on Little Caite and Beautiful Sights
mom811 on Jul 1st 2008
(written July 1, 2008)
For baby Caite’s “10th-month day” celebration last Friday, she had her stroll at Kirjurinluoto Park. I wasn’t with them that time as it was my “holy hour” (time of my after-lunch nap - or sleep? ). They were impressed by the cleanliness of the air (no pollution), the extensive playground with [...]
Baby Caity at Ten Months
mom811 on Jun 27th 2008
(written June 27, 2008)
Hurray for baby Caite today, at ten months, and in chilly Finland! We thank the Lord for our little “apo”, for her good health, strength and endurance during our travels, even with the changing climate for different places/countries, and in the different stages of her growth.
Special mention here: when both her dad [...]
Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Prague
mom811 on Jun 16th 2008
(written June 16, 2008)
Yesterday as usual we had our Sunday worship at the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Church as I’ve always called it but which is officially the Church of our Lady Victorious, Karmelitska 9, Praha 1, Mala Strana.
This was a different Sunday however, for the 110th Philippine Independence Day (Kalayaan 2008) was being [...]
The Procession of the Imperial Crown Jewels
mom811 on Jun 9th 2008
Last Thursday night, K came to inform us that there would be a special event on the next day, and we might be interested to see it.
During his reign, every year Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, would have the imperial coronation jewels transported to Prague to be viewed by pilgrims all [...]