Cast and Carry

I remember writing this 5 years ago ... I can't recall when and how it started but it has been like a yearly routine for me and her. Asthmatic bronchitis is what I was referring to --- when I ran a fever, missed school, spoke in a deep, gravelly voice, the incessant coughing, the long sleepless nights, the shaking chills. What I remember the most was my mother. I remember how she served me slices of ripened apple, how pleasantly and deliciously cool each slivered piece tasted sliding down my swollen throat. I remember that she helped keep me on a precise medicine schedule. I remember her concern and worry, her watchful eye and keen ear, her sturdy presence in the doctor’s office as she stood by my side. Now, I am no longer a child, after all. I have being absent in school. I and my siblings were only allowed to miss school if we were running a mean fever or sporting measles or chicken pox. My mother is extremely warm, a bit strict, but gentle — she’s the sort...

I remember two years ago when I attended 1st encounter retreat in Pampanga. It was one of the most amazing experiences in my life. I finally understood what it is to be a real follower of Jesus. And so I publicly declare my faith through water baptism... That was MY decision. I never asked for anyone's approval --- not even my mom's. I believe that following Jesus should be a personal verdict, it's between me and God and no one else. And so I texted nanay and told her excitedly that I was baptized. The only words I got from her was, "ambilis mo naman magdesisyon." That made me eager to show her the changes in me, so she might see Jesus in me --- yes, I was too eager to be a living testimony for my whole family. Never did I forced them to attend Sunday worships. And I tried to do it in my own strength, and I kept on failing. But God has been so faithful to me. I learned to depend on Him, and I learned to admit that I am nothing without Him --- that I cannot do...

We all love Team Building, don't we? It builds up teamwork, it develops deeper friendship. And that's what happened in Banio Kreek. Team Awesome! This place is not too far. I guess it took us less than two hours to get there from Eastwood, QC. For their rates and more information, you may visit their website here . Banio Kreek Farm We arrived there at around 12 noon. Our lunch were already prepared. Nice cook! One of the best sinigang ever. They have other menus, but we have baon so we ordered only one dish. After we ate lunch, they have kuyas there who washed the dishes for us. We're sooo spoiled. I love the pool. It's only 5 ft, there's no way we could die there hahaha! I love the videoke - one of my friends Ken really enjoyed singing like whole day, whole night? Lols. The boys get to play billiards too. I and Maru scout the whole area and found really great stuff such as swing, see-saw, heart heart flowers, etc. It was such a cool place, I'm te...