Some hours from now, another year will bid goodbye and a brand new year will come. It is the right time to recollect about what happened this year and count our blessings as well. Thus before 2008 ends, let me enumerate the great things and experiences I had in 2008.
(1) Once-in-a-lifetime experience celebrating the new year countdown in the middle of the desert. (2) Visited Singapore twice. (3) A good career in one of the top organisation in the world. (4) 15-day vacation in PH. (5) Samsung 32-inch LCD TV. (6) Canon 450D DSLR. (7) Ipod Touch. (8) Passed the CISA exam. (9) Survived the year without mortgages, loans and credit card dues. (10) Visited almost all tourist destinations in Dubai. (11) Celebrating 2008 Christmas and New Year with my family. (12) I am still alive.
I can think of more things to be thankful for in 2008 but I just limited myself to the top 12 items. It is true that when you start counting your blessings, you will realise that life is good. Thank you Lord.
Have a safe 2009 to all!
Imported from Malaysia.
D-Link DIR-300 Wireless G router.
It was a challenge configuring this device. Without getting any help, I have managed to make it work. “Tatawanan daw kasi ako nung nagbigay pag hindi ko napagana.” Ha! ha!
Thanks Bro Bro Junie for this wonderful Christmas gift!
Trek’s first piano recital.
[19-December-2008]
Congratulations for a very good performance! We are truly proud of you Trek!
Today is the start of the Simbang Gabi. For my non-Filipino readers, this custom is also called Misa de Gallo which is a Spanish phrase that means midnight mass. As practiced, the mass is celebrated for nine days before dawn starting on December 16 to December 24.
Our parish’s mass schedule is at 4 AM. Fortunately, there is a mass celebrated at 5 AM in our subdivision’s club house which is just some blocks away from our house. Hence, I have attended the first mass this morning.
Merry CHRISTmas!
As suggested by some of my friends, I have created my multiply site for photo viewing.
The URL is http://jongoloids.multiply.com.
For my initial upload, I have posted a set of photos taken during my visit at Souk Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Click here to access the album directly.
At last! I finally had my DSL connection installed! Double Yahoo-Yahoo! The agonizing and slow dial-up connection is now over. Worse thing is the horrible experience of applying for a broadband connection with Globe. No need to discuss the details but all I can say is that I will be applying for the disconnection of my Globe landline as soon as possible. Kudos to Smart! Within five working days, they were able to provide my request. Very Smart Bro.
Our place in Cavite is just thirty to forty minutes drive to Tagaytay. Hence, I always make it a point to see this place once in a while. Of course, on top of my list is a visit to the Adoration Convent of Devine Mercy or popularly known as Pink Sisters Convent. This is a solemn and simple place of worship where you can witness and hear angelic voices of nuns singing praises. The nuns are literally dressed in pink. There is a box at the side of the chapel where you can drop a note for your prayer request. After praying and staying for a while inside the chapel, we strolled the sorrounding gardens including the grounds of SVD Retreat House which is just located behind. Trek and Coleen enjoyed the lush greenery, colorful flowers, fresh air and cool weather. Before heading home, we had Japanese lunch at Teriyaki Boy overlooking the famous volcano in Taal lake. More pics below:
