Sinulog festival in Cebu

Today is the Sinulog celebration in Cebu City, Philippines. It is considered to be one of the grandest and famous festival in the Philippines. It is also known worldwide being visited by tourists coming from the different parts of the world. Above is a very lovely and colorful photo of Sinulog festival participants. How I wish to have a vacation in teh next Sinulog. Below is an info about Sinulog from Wikipedia.

The Sinulog is an annual festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, Philippines. The festival honors the child Jesus, known as the Santo Niño (Holy Child), patron of the city of Cebu. It is a dance ritual that commemorates the Cebuano people's pagan origin, and their acceptance of Christianity.

The festival features a street parade with participants in bright-colored costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums, trumpets, and native gongs. Smaller versions of the festival are held in various parts of the province, also to celebrate, and honor the Santo Niño. There is also a "Sinulog sa Kabataan", performed by the youths of Cebu a week before the grand parade.

Recently, the festival has been promoted as a tourist attraction, with a contest featuring contingents from various parts of the country. The Sinulog Contest is usually held in the Cebu City Sports Complex.

Wish to Turn Back Time!

See who's in this picture? This was taken around seven years ago. I had a general merchandising store before in Phils.. The second floor of the store was made as our apartment. We just transferred as this photo was taken.
I had a chat with a friend tonight and was talking about the past..I mean about my past figure..wink! She can't believe that I look quite petite before. Oh well, that is very true! I only weight around 53- 55 kilos before. And now I already got around 14 kilos more! I am not happy with this but I have to love myself no matter how I look. I am even telling myself sometimes, if I could only turn back times. I know I can't. All I just need now is to discipline myself especially about my eating habits. My husband said that I cook good so what can you expect. I simply love food and eating..Do you know any of the best diet pill in the market? I am curious about this!! I really have to sign-off now guys!! It's Good morning already!! time to go to sleep!!

WW: Missing Home

I truly miss home! When I miss home and my family all I do is just look at the photos of my family and home...planning to visit home this year!! in God's will!!

Planning For This year's Vacation

My husband finally spoke up to me. I thought he don't want to go home with me this year. He mentioned that he always wanted to go home but due to some circumstances he can't just say "I'm going to vacation". He is always a hardworking person and always think of his job that sometimes he don't have the time to enjoy and relax. Once everything will be okey, we might be going home this summer in the Philippines. I truly miss home. I have to consider some vacation rentals in Boracay, Palawan or Paradise Island. I want to visit these places once our vacation will push through. If not, I might be going home alone this Christmas. I am quite excited especially that I had a talk with my family just an hour ago! Enjoy your Wednesday guys!! I will be backed later!!

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New Year's Party Blast!!

I want to award this food as the most beautifully decorated one. A fruit salad prepared by Ritchel. I guess this is her specialty now!! It was really yummy that I took home a lot..lol!! thanks for preparing it Ritc!! next time make it double..para mas marami ang BH...hehehe!!

Guten Abend!! a German word which means "good evening". I hope you had a great welcome for the New year! Yes we do! especially that tons of food were prepared again last New Year Day's party. Good friends gathered together to celebrate and to welcome 2009. As usual, Filipino, American and German friends were present during the wonderful and lovely party. What do you think if you see these delicious and superb food!! American specialties as well as Filipino and German delicacies were cooked and prepared to welcome the bountiful and prosperous New Year! Thanks to great friends who were present during the celebration. Special thanks to Ritchel and hubby for hosting again the party. An appreciation to Danna and hubby for sharing their special delicacies

A champagne was also toasted by everyone. Different drinks, wines, fruit punch, beer and even my long last favorite nine years ago, tequila was also shot!! I guess the ladies were tipsy after drinking a shot!! But it was truly a great fun!! thanks also to the singer/entertainer of the night named Lucil..and to everyone who contributed to the success of the New Years party, a great appreciation to all of us!! visit my other sites for more updates and photos!! here they are;
The WWW Addict, Euroangel Graffiti, Daily Nourishment and my other sites too!!

Special awards to best cook in 2009:
Ritchel and Hubby prepared ham, sort of pork curry with vegetables, pumpkin cake, fruit salad, crabs, fruit punch, fresh fruits, scallop potatoes..did I forgot something guys..let me know!

Danna and Hubby contributed Embutido and Lasagna
Maria's Hubby cooked a German delicacy called Gesnitzel I guess..some sort of pork with mushroom and cream

I also cooked menudo apritada, adobo, pancit bihon, pancit canton, baked fish with olive oil from Ritchel, some sort of chop suey and a newly invented pork with oeyster sauce, red pepper and onions.

I'm not sure if I forgot some recipes here..leave your comment guys if ever I forgot something..thanks in advance!!

Again I am wishing each and everyone success for this year, good health always and more blessings to come!! Have a Happy and Bountiful New Year to all!!

A Philippine specialty called adobo, prepared by yours truly..love this food especially back home..

Ritchel's hubby's family specialty recipe, the pumpkin cake which is written in their family's cookbook..I was surprised to see their cookbook...amazing work!!.. My husband love this too that I have to take home three slices last time!! wanna try one?? wink!!

The yummy Embutido prepared by Danna and hubby....I ate a lot of this since it has been a long time I haven't eat this... I guess I want to try this recipe next time..the look shows that this really taste good!! great job Danna!

Another Philippine Delicacy, pancit canton dressed with lots of vegetables and shrimps...Maria's favorite especially during her pregnancy..cooked by me!!

The most presentable food, Ham decorated with pineapple and cherries..courtesy of Ritchel and hubby..yummy again!! need some slices?

Jason's yummy food..this photo looks delicious..how much more if you eat!! love those vegetables..it's good for the body!!

the beautiful and lovely ladies taking a pose in front of the table..only the girls these time..the boys don't seems to be included...ooppsss..look at that handsome baby!! the star of the party!! wink!! That's Maria very cute baby boy!!

sorry again guys..don't know what comes to my mind that I always forgot to get the cover of those foods...guess, i forgot it everytime I see the other yummy foods!! these are the delicious foods during the party..

Don't forget to visit my other sites for more food photos and updates!! Cheers to all of us for a blessed and more successful 2009!!

My Vegas Vacation

Happy New year to all!! I just remember my Las Vegas escapades last year. It was truly an amazing one. Imagine staying there for almost two months. What do you expect but all fun and excitement. I love to travel and still hoping to visit places and countries this year. And yes I will..just watch it out! Slowly by slowly, I am seeing the places of my dreams. I was looking for Westgate about a certain place to travel next time. I guess their giving good deals! Below is a photo taken by my friend Mercy who is my kababayan and former team mate in softball back in College days. I miss you Merz, hope to visit Vegas next time!! have a great year ahead!! time to sign-off now!!