tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80698758303088557572024-03-19T21:04:07.562+08:00Surimi Goes To...Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-74344060526626318682011-01-06T19:16:00.002+08:002011-01-06T19:16:19.389+08:00Happy New YearI just want to greet everyone a very happy and prosperous new year!!! I hope we all get our heart's wishes and desire this 2011.Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-86880288191273396242010-12-03T00:21:00.000+08:002010-12-03T00:21:58.491+08:00Brake Job Confusion Dad was leaving the garage in his car when I saw him early this morning. I quickly called out to him to ask where he is going. He replied in a hurry that he was on his way to the auto shop. He was having problem with the brakes on his car, in short his good old car needs a brake job. I instantly shouted, "Okay!" having no idea what he is talking about. I loveSurimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-62322259712328162102010-11-27T11:35:00.001+08:002010-11-29T11:54:26.101+08:00Furry SaturdayEarlier today I attended to my cousin Ryan's sons baptism. Yes two sons, Raine and Anthony. Ella and me was supposed to go Iloilo for the Visayan Blogging Summit unfortunately due to financial reason we cannot make it there. But its still okay for I was able to see my relatives in Hinigaran. It was quite long since I last visited them and I'm sure they would be very happy to see me. Together withSurimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-20062600710460605902010-11-23T20:22:00.002+08:002010-11-29T11:56:24.541+08:00Canon Shoot & Run Photo Challenge PhotosLast Saturday I had a chance to be one of the participants of Canon dHUB 1st year anniversary Shoot & Run 2010 photo challenge. This is open to all professionals and amateurs photograhers. Three themes were given: Beauty of Bacolod, Spiritual or Cultural and Fashion in Motion. I'm sharing some of the photos that I took during the competition.
Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-37337226105814192582010-11-22T21:49:00.001+08:002010-11-23T20:38:23.932+08:00Canon dHUB Bacolod Turns One Run, run, run and shoot for Canon dHUB photo challenge last November 20 held in SM City Bacolod. The event kicked off with the registration of participants of the event in front of the Canon store. During the registration, some freebies were given away together with Canon t-shirt and an I.D. Before the contest proper, instructions to the participants on what to do and Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-82284070016863919782010-11-19T21:43:00.001+08:002010-11-19T21:44:18.699+08:00Photo Friday : A Friday of No ThemeThis photo was taken over a year ago, September 13, 2009 to be exact in Mambucal Mountain Resort. This day is my mamu's birthday and our first monthsarry together. We spent the whole day going around the resort and getting to know more about each other.
Come & join Photo Friday and share your photos (related to the theme) with us. All you have to do is to leave the actual post link here Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-67252089304122530302010-11-19T12:57:00.000+08:002010-11-19T12:57:57.904+08:00Plants Vs Zombies Addiction I played Plants vs Zombies during my past time or if I have nothing to do. It was almost six months ago when I started playing it. I finished the Adventure mode to unlock the other three modes. My Zen garden now have different kinds of plants that produces coins and my Wisdom tree is 1,500 feet tall. The most thrilling and exciting mode to play is the Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-13198788763009313462010-11-17T14:43:00.000+08:002010-11-17T14:43:16.703+08:00Baby Ramsie
Once again my father and stepmom became proud parents when the newest addition to the Pineda family was brought forth to this world last November 6, 2010 in Bacolod City. I only received the good news when I arrived from my San Carlos trip. Your parents, brothers and sisters welcomed you to this world and as you grow up we willSurimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-68628585265507530232010-11-14T18:20:00.000+08:002010-11-14T18:20:58.100+08:00San Carlos City Pintaflores Festival 2010 Last weekend, November 5 to be exact, I had a chance to witnessed one of Negros Occidental's colorful celebration, the Pintaflores Festival. Like many other festivity around the country, Pintaflores is a street and ritual dance parade depicting the victory of good against evil and thanksgiving for the bountiful blessings.
It was around mid noon when we Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-63225007107114010252010-11-13T10:08:00.001+08:002010-11-13T10:15:08.855+08:00Masskara Dance Parade 2010 October is the month of celebration for Bacolod City. This is the month for the annual Masskara Festival.
Kari na sa Bacolod, magtan-aw Masskara or Come to Bacolod , watch Masskara is often seen on the TV or hear over the radio to promote the city's colorful celebration. I am from the nearby city of Bacolod and this is my Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-45069845618485069662010-11-12T23:13:00.002+08:002010-11-13T01:11:03.704+08:00Photo Friday : ColoursThis is my entry for PF's theme Colours. This picture was taken during our Boracay vacation last July. =)
Come & join Photo Friday and share your photos (related to the theme) with us. All you have to do is to leave the actual post link here and grab the code below and place it at your photo Friday blog entry. You can grab this code at My Dysfunctional World . Please note these links areSurimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-26615569499093846692010-11-10T15:53:00.000+08:002010-11-10T15:53:41.557+08:00New LookGood day!
I'm working on my blog's new lay-out right. I will try to post updates as soon as I can.Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-87221973310265130312010-11-08T10:21:00.000+08:002010-11-08T10:21:20.158+08:00Im Back...Hey guys, it's been a while that I haven't been around to update my blog. Been busy lately.
Now that I'm back I'll make sure to update my blog =).Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-2932615847980401552010-09-20T22:42:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:44:39.700+08:00Patag: Nature at its bestAnother hidden paradise that Negros Occidental can proud of would be Brgy. Patag. It is unique from the other mountain resorts. Why? Because you only need to walk or trek 15 minutes then you'll find yourself in the heart of a virgin forest.
Its been years since I last set foot in Patag so when my cousin invited me to go with them, I didnt have any second thought. I said yes.
Brgy. Patag is Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-90905164867820949532010-08-26T12:44:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:45:31.302+08:00Boracay: World's Best Beach DestinationWhen you hear the word Boracay, what is the first thing the comes into your mind? Sun, white sand, waves, bikinis and parties are some of the words to describe this paradise island.I have been to Boracay several times and not to mention I used to work on one of the resorts there for over a year. This year I had a chance of coming back together with my two brothers, Ruel and Mhirosa.
Getting Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-66875833358614289182010-08-24T19:15:00.000+08:002010-08-26T08:26:30.655+08:00Ms. Philippines Maria Venus Raj: Ms. Universe 4th Runner Up
The last time our country almost had the Ms. Universe title was way back 1999 when Ms. Philippines Miriam Quiambao landed as 1st runner up. I'm not really fond of watching beauty pageants but the reason why I decided to watch Ms. Universe 2010 is to show my support to our candidate Maria Venus Raj. This lady almost didn't make it to the pageant due to some issues thatSurimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-49366506713906049512010-08-22T13:49:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:46:07.238+08:00cont... A Weekend Vacation Worth to Remember On our third and last day. We were planning to go to Laguna for an Enchanted Kingdom 'gala', but unfortunately Nanay had an attacked of her abdominal pains. We were about to cancel it but Nanay insisted on going and not to spoil our short vacation. So we ended up somewhere near and that was Star City so that they could also come along.
It was a fun Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-64317260597430561472010-08-21T12:03:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:47:09.624+08:00A Weekend Vacation Worth to RememberMy brother and his girlfriend had a weekend blast last August 14-16, 2010 in Manila so I asked them to share their wonderful experience.
Dy and I went to Manila for a short vacation. It was Dy's first time to fly with an airplane (as what he told me). We were both excited. As we arrived in Manila, we went straight to Delpan, Tondo where my nanay (mom) staysSurimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-13785076780491756782010-08-06T00:47:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:48:06.583+08:00Where to Stay in Bacolod
When in Bacolod, there are plenty of accommodations that you can choose from that would suit your budget.If you are planning on going to Bacolod for the 31st Masskara Festival, it is advised to book your accommodation at an early date for it would be very hard to find one during the celebration.
Here is an updated list of hotels, pension houses and inns gathered from different Bacolod sites. Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-83232660749953670842010-08-02T00:06:00.000+08:002010-08-25T00:43:53.337+08:00Bacolod Masskara Festival 2010 ScheduleThe 'ber' month is just around the corner and in Bacolod when you say October only one thing comes into our mind, the Masskara Festival. One of the most colorful and longest celebration in the country which showcases the Negrenses creativity and ingenuity in times of economic crisis.
Now on it's 31st year, the City of Smiles will once again come to life with vibrant color, street dancing and Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-69837211240622019032010-07-05T23:17:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:48:48.047+08:00Ani-anihan Festival of Brgy. Dos Hermanas, Talisay
Philippines, being a religious country celebrates feasts to honor their patron saints for protecting or giving them a a bountiful harvest. I happened to witness a small town's celebration called the Ani-anihan Festival. Hacienda Sta. Teresita celebrates their Ani-anihan Festival every 28th and 29th of May. It is one of the haciendas in Brgy. Dos Hermanas &Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-30245587863150442872010-06-02T12:56:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:49:16.360+08:00Malatan-og Falls: A Hideout in Don Salvador Benedicto While on our way home from San Carlos City, our driver gave us a chance to have a stop over in Malatan-og Falls view deck in Brgy. Kumaliskis, Don Salvador Benedicto. I've been passing this road before but hadn't got to linger cause of little time.
It's summertime but the temperature is cooler because the place is already high up in the mountain. The Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-41257216054817951022010-05-29T12:05:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:49:31.913+08:00Sipaway Island: Escape to San Carlos When I was still with my previous company, we always planned to go to Sipaway but never had the chance cause of the changing schedule of our work. So when my colleagues decided to have our team building there, everyone agreed.
Sipaway is a small island on the east of San Carlos City. If your coming from Bacolod, it is an hour and a half drive viaSurimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-45934524250159074162010-05-20T16:08:00.001+08:002010-11-13T09:49:52.715+08:00Lakawon Island: Cadiz PrideIf you're looking for a white sandy beach not too far away from Bacolod city, then this sand bar is the answer. Located off the coast of Cadiz Viejo, this thirteen (13) hectare island is popularly called Lakawon Island.
Getting There.
From Bacolod City,you can get there by taking a bus on Ceres north terminal in Shopping. Going to Kaduhaan would take you approximately 1 hour then you get Surimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347584362356883409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069875830308855757.post-91735847272862824322010-05-14T20:35:00.000+08:002010-08-24T20:52:23.340+08:00First ever ever ever postHurray! Finally my ever first post on my blog. Just started my blog after years of convincing myself of having a blog. I don't have any specific niche to concentrate with but I will try if I can survive since my English grammar and composition is not that good (laughing out loud) Thanks for my friend Audrey Rose, owner of lagawan.info, for always nagging me (kidding!) for putting my own weblog.
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