Peace and Good Voyage

Last week, my Tita asked me to go with her at Antipolo Cathedral. She is really a devotee and everytime she visits our house she will find time to go there. 

National Shrine of our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

I was able to go around and visit the exhibit of artifacts of the Virgin. Picture-taking is not allowed so I don't have any photo of any single artifact they have in the exhibit. I've seen different pictures and images of the Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. There are also some articles posted about the foundation of the shrine. 

The shrine is located near the Victory Park & Shop. It was a long time ago since I last visited this Shrine. I didn't have any idea that there are a lot of establishments and shops around the area. My bad. :(  

Of course, it's been a tradition that right after visiting the Shrine we should go and visit the area where all the Pasalubongs are. 

Antipolo's famous Casheeeeew!

Do you guys know the legend about the cashew? Through that you'll have a little idea of why the seed is outside but again, legends are just stories from the people. We don't have any genuine basis. hahaha! 

This is the real CASHEW! I asked the vendor if the seed is the only edible part. HAHA! She told me that every part of the Cashew is edible. Too innocent. Sorry, I don't have any idea about that.

There are red cashew? 

(HAHA! Are you a cashew? 'cause I'll surely CASHEW if you fall) 

OKAY, FORGET ABOUT IT! :)) 

These are all Cashew Products. 

Cashew in different flavors ( Plain, Sweet and Adobo) 

You should try it!

Different delicacies. Pasalubong ng Bayan. 

Cashew products, Pastillas, Banana Chips, Suman, Kalamay etc.

Antipolo's very own SUMAN SA IBOS

The main purpose of this post is not merely about the pasalubong but I post this one to wish everyone to have peace in their hearts and to have a good voyage in wherever God wants us to be. 

Love,

Little Girl

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Holy Week 2013

It is our family tradition to spend the Holy Week in our home than to celebrate it somewhere else. This year, we celebrated the Holy Week differently because we had visitors from San Juan Batangas, my mom's hometown. 

Every year, we're able to witness what they call " PENITENSYA". 

This is the THIEF.

(I'm scared of this character of Penitensya when I was little. There was one time he stole our grilled fish and seafoods just to portray his character well. FUNNY THOUGH) 

The man who played as Jesus Christ. 

the JEWS

Pontius Pilate

Jesus Christ being hit 

I'm sorry for my get up. I was really home-bound that time and I was not prepared to go out anytime. 

I was with my cousin, Erika.

My Dad went to Cainta, Rizal to have a picture of the real crucifixion of Christ. 

I'm thankful that my Dad didn't asked me to go with him that time 'cause I can't take this kind of scene. :'( sorry Lord for my sins :( 

It's Good Friday and the people of Taytay, Rizal were busy for the procession of the AMBA. 

They're the people who will carry the AMBA during the procession. It's their sacrifice for the Holy Week. They're wearing white shirt and they will just walk with bare foot. 

Even the old people were really busy for the procession. 

Images of Christ and Blessed Virgin Mary. 

the BAND

Santo Entierro. this is the AMBA. 

This one's for sure. Thank you for loving and saving us. 

Jesus died for us. He did that for YOU and ME. for US. He saved our lives at all cost. Wanna know the reason why? 'cause He loves each one of us UNCONDITIONALLY. Let's be all thankful for Him. To GOD be the GLORY. 

Love, 

Little Girl

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Kazams

We got another semester down and we only have two more to work hard for. Weeeeee!

Here's my little piece of trivia for everyone. Kazams International Cuisine has been the witness of our success. It is located at Concepcion st. Sampaloc Manila, a few walks away from Dapitan gate of University of Santo Tomas.

 This place has been the usual resto that we would like to go every time we finish a successful project or every time we have an achievement from school.

Very International! 

They have these photos of different landmarks and different attractions around the world! I must admit I really love every piece of it.  

Very minimalist yet I find it very elegant.

You can see that we got the whole place reserved for us 

I always have photos of the menu book.

Kazams International Cuisine offers different meals like salads, steaks, sea foods (which I really love).

They also have Chicken, Pork and Beef meals. 

Worry not 'cause they also have their very own starters, soups and my love PASTAAA!

Here's their signature FRA DIABLO.

Kazams has witnessed our euphoric stories from how we worked hard for a certain project down to the very part that we succeeded it. The last time we went here was for our sem-ender dinner out. THAT IS ANOTHER ACHIEVEMENT! It's one of the tough semester we had yet we have conquered it. Great!

I'm so blessed that I got to meet these lovely people. It's very nostalgic on how we bond as friends during our first ever summer class last year. Yes, it's summer again yet  I will forever keep these true and genuine sisters of mine. I've been through a lot this Academic Year and they were the people who assured me that no matter what happens I still have them. 

This photo was taken last October. (blurred) 

You guys are awesome! You got the beauty and the brain. But that's not the end of the story. You have the HEART ready to give. Heart that is humble enough. Heart that is so compassionate and loving. Thank you for helping me out and thank you for accepting all my flaws. Let it be known that I love you and I'm,as well, always here for you ladies. 

Love, 

Little Girl

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