Tales of a Newlywed Couple

When an invitation was given to SOX Bloggers to attend the Dolefil’s Light a Tree, Light A Life Christmas Decoration Contest last week, I immediately confirmed my attendance.  I’ve been to Polomolok many times and several times to Kalsangi Clubhouse, but I’ve never been inside Dole’s cannery.  It is a place strictly for its employees only.  It was plain curiosity on my part to know what’s inside (wink). But I was amazed by what I saw inside the cannery… it’s like I’m in a wonderland.  Nine Norfolk pine trees along the pedestrian walkway were creatively and beautifully designed by DOLE employees.  The trees were adorned with lights and decorations (out of scrap materials) which were definitely a sight to behold.

And what’s more than amazing by Dolefil’s Light a Tree, Light A Life Christmas Decoration Contest is that it’s done for a good cause.  Now on it’s 15th year, the prizes of the winners will be donated to different beneficiaries like orphanages and home for the aged.  Indeed, Dolefil has a heart on helping our less fortunate brothers and sisters.  This really inspires me and reminds me that Christmas is all about selfless giving just like what our Lord Jesus Christ has given to us, His life.  Merry Christmas everyone!

Photo credits: Rosilie Nacario Lim and Lynette Eugenio Gallinero (thanks lovely ladies)

 

 

Of course for the Philippine Blog Awards Bloggers’ Choice,  my vote goes to South Cotabato Tambayan.  I’m sure followers of this site would agree with me how much Nanardx, the man behind SC Tambayan, has put his heart in promoting his province.  I salute Nanardx for his dedication and commitment in creating such an informative blog.

 

Good luck Nanardx and congratz in advance South Cotabato Tambayan!

 

 

It’s almost Christmas, my favorite time of the year.  Well, I would like to share to you my Christmas wishlist.  Aside from wishing good health, more blessings for the family and world peace, my wishlist includes my “other wants” for the year 2012. Who knows, Santa might be reading this blog and he would give me one of these (hoping mode).

 

1. Top of my list is a devotional or inspirational book which I can read daily for 365 days on 2012.

 

 

2. I wish for more recipe books on baking / pastry and cake decorating.

 

 

3. I love making breads but the kneading part is really laborious.  So I wish for a bread maker to make life easy for me.

4. A scholarship.  I’m serious with this (Itay Dabs, hope you read this post of mine).  I want to enroll in a short course in baking and cake decorating.  We all know that a course like this is quiet expensive that’s why I need a scholarship grant (wink).

 

 

5. I wish to learn how to take good photos of the food I made.

 

 

6. More kitchen and baking essentials.

 

 

7. I like to have an Apple iPhone or Samsung Android Phone.

 

 

8. Traveling makes me happy so I would love to go to Boracay and Singapore.

 

 

9. I badly need a new sling bag because the one given by my sister is ready to retire now (calling Chikai…I love another Coach or other good brands, hehe).

 

 

10. And lastly, I want a long-wearing pink lipstick and an Olay (syempre, pa-beauty naman tayo).

 

How about you…have you made your Christmas wishlist already?  If you do, blog it now.  Who knows, you will be first on Santa’s list.

 

 

Where will you be this November 26, 2011?  Me and hubby have already blocked this date for a very important event that will be happening here in Gensan. This is the Blogfest SOCCSKSARGEN 2.0 which is a grand gathering of bloggers and online writers and publishers in Mindanao.  This year’s theme is “The Emergence of Blogs & Social Media“ and the organizers of this big event have invited a powerful line-up of speakers who will share their expertise on blogging and will talk about the convergence and influence of blogs and social media in the present times.

 

 

 

 

The speakers

 

 

 

You can join too…there are still available slots.  Just visit the official website of Blogfest SOCCSKSARGEN or you can register here.  Kitakits mga ka-blogs!

My kid’s growing up so fast…she wants to do a lot of things and takes a lot of roles.

Just like other kids, our princess Cache is such a curious and adventurous being.  Oh, she’s our little Miss Explorer (like Dora, one of her fave cartoon characters).

Cache at 3 fascinates us with her many talents. She can be a singer today and then a dancer tomorrow.  She also loves to transform herself into different roles.

She can be an adorable model.

She can also be a creative chef.

Or she can be a stylish make-up artist.

And finally she can be a hardworking dressmaker.

 

That’s our pretty and talented Cache!