Been in Illinois for almost a week but now back in Canada again. Still getting my flight back home fixed. It's amazing how fast my babies have grown! I'm the eldest among the cousins from my mother's side. I've taken care of some of them when they were babies and now they're all grown up. The second eldest is now married and I'm even one of the godmothers of her baby. An adorable baby girl! It's so fun being all together. We just feel bad that we have a few more cousins still in the Philippines who couldn't be with us. We spent our nights playing poker (Texas Hold'em... which I'm beginning to be an expert in), singing videoke, and drinking beer. I wish I could've spent more time with them. But I kinda feel old seeing all my cousins now grown up.
My cousins bought me the newest Harry Potter book, The Half-Blood Prince and I just finished reading it the other night. I read in the newspapers that someone was going to die again and from how the story was unfolding I really thought it was Draco Malfoy. Alas! It wasn't! I don't wanna ruin it for those who are still reading or going to read the book but I really felt depressed after. Well... It makes it more realistic though. Just couldn't believe J.K. Rowling killed HIM! Of course not Harry Potter.
Anyway... I'm kinda out of the loop with whatever's happening in the Philippines. But I try to watch the news as often as I can. I'm a couple of weeks away from going home. So, hope to see all of you guys soon!
Final Stretch... and can't believe they killed HIM!
Thursday, July 7, 2005
I realized... I miss Jollibee Chicken Joy.
I want one right now.
I want one right now.
Wednesday, July 6, 2005
Yup. I'm still here in Canada. I've been here for almost a month. I'm not doing much here but I've been to several places since my last entry. I've been off-road biking around Millgrove area, strawberry-picking, visited relatives (went shopping with cousin!), went to Paramount Wonderland, and spent a night at Niagra.
But no pictures to prove it.
Although my sweet Aunt bought me a digital camera a few days ago. I have yet to use it.
I think I still have little over a week before I say farewell to Canada.
Did you know that the Canadian National Anthem sounds EXACTLY like the Ateneo Hymn?!!!
But no pictures to prove it.
Although my sweet Aunt bought me a digital camera a few days ago. I have yet to use it.
I think I still have little over a week before I say farewell to Canada.
Did you know that the Canadian National Anthem sounds EXACTLY like the Ateneo Hymn?!!!
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
I haven't been updating my blog that much because for one... I'm on vacation and the lack of equipment makes it difficult to show people the places I've been to. Second, I haven't really been going around that much yet. Fridays are spent watching the last full show. So far I've seen Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Batman Begins. Lined up for the next fridays are Bewitched, War of the Worlds, Dark Waters, and of course... Fantastic Four. Other places I've been is downtown Toronto when I met up with some old friends and a small town called Collingwood. It's Ontario's version of the Alps during winter. There's plans to go to Wonderland, Canada's version of Disneyland.
During weekdays, since most of the people here go to work, I'm pretty much a domesticated-couch-potato. I help cook lunch and clean the dishes. Imagine me... doing household work! Coolness huh?!! Nice thing about Canada is it's pretty much clean. Means dust doesn't accumulate as fast as it does in Manila. My Aunt comes home at around 530pm, which is when my Uncle goes to work. I'd usually sit on the coach with her watching either a baseball game (she loves the Blue Jays!) or series of game shows starting with Wheel of Fortune, then Jeopardy.
Daylight is longer here... doesn't start to get dark till near 9pm so I'd often walk around the village. My way of exercising. I also try to do yoga. I feel like I've gained weight so much!
So far, my vacation has been wonderfully relaxing. But still jobless when I get home though. Oh well... I'll think about that when I get home.
My room...
During weekdays, since most of the people here go to work, I'm pretty much a domesticated-couch-potato. I help cook lunch and clean the dishes. Imagine me... doing household work! Coolness huh?!! Nice thing about Canada is it's pretty much clean. Means dust doesn't accumulate as fast as it does in Manila. My Aunt comes home at around 530pm, which is when my Uncle goes to work. I'd usually sit on the coach with her watching either a baseball game (she loves the Blue Jays!) or series of game shows starting with Wheel of Fortune, then Jeopardy.
Daylight is longer here... doesn't start to get dark till near 9pm so I'd often walk around the village. My way of exercising. I also try to do yoga. I feel like I've gained weight so much!
So far, my vacation has been wonderfully relaxing. But still jobless when I get home though. Oh well... I'll think about that when I get home.
My room...
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Although I'm miles away from home I keep in touch with what's happening in the Philippines. Wherever I visit there's TFC anyway (The Filipino Channel). Apparently there's another revolution brewing. Or at least attempts of one. More names and more scandals were unearthed because of the jueteng issue. Our presidents just keeps on getting worse in hiding their dirty secrets.
Will we ever have a president who will finish his/her term without a threat of revolution hovering in the air?! I guess not.
Frankly, it gets boring already. The first one was a real achievement for us Filipinos. The second one reinforces the power of the people. But a third... fourth... fifth... is just plain drama!
Who's fault? The government for being so selfish and corrupt?! The people for voting for stupid people? Or maybe for not voting at all? Or maybe for thinking another people power in Edsa will solve all our problems.
I guess it's the never ending issues like these that makes other people apathetic of the plight of the Philippines and its people.
I hate politics.
Will we ever have a president who will finish his/her term without a threat of revolution hovering in the air?! I guess not.
Frankly, it gets boring already. The first one was a real achievement for us Filipinos. The second one reinforces the power of the people. But a third... fourth... fifth... is just plain drama!
Who's fault? The government for being so selfish and corrupt?! The people for voting for stupid people? Or maybe for not voting at all? Or maybe for thinking another people power in Edsa will solve all our problems.
I guess it's the never ending issues like these that makes other people apathetic of the plight of the Philippines and its people.
I hate politics.
Monday, June 13, 2005
A few hours ago, I watched as Michael Jackson was cleared of all charges of molestation. There were ten counts and he was cleared in every one of them. TEN!!! I would've thought there would've been at least one charge that would get him into jail. None! Not even probation for a misdemeanor charge.
There were many people with banners and posters showing their support to Michael Jackson outside the court yard. There were tears and hugs when the verdict came out. The jury had fourteen weeks of trial and it took them a week to deliberate on the verdict. And yet they unanimously cleared him. There were many white people, couple of Latinos, no African-American.
I'm amazed.
The King is free.
There were many people with banners and posters showing their support to Michael Jackson outside the court yard. There were tears and hugs when the verdict came out. The jury had fourteen weeks of trial and it took them a week to deliberate on the verdict. And yet they unanimously cleared him. There were many white people, couple of Latinos, no African-American.
I'm amazed.
The King is free.
Saturday, June 11, 2005
I've been in Canada for four days already. The last time I was here was about 16 years ago. I barely remember the places we visited. Of course I couldn't forget Niagara Falls... but other than that, I don't remember much. Although I recall my brother dialing 911 when he saw the numbers written down beside the phone. Then we got a call back from them asking if we were okay.
I haven't seen much of Canada yet, just a little of Mississauga where I live with family friends. And a little of downtown Toronto. I'm taking my time going around since I'll be staying for quite sometime here anyway.
From the fast paced lives of my relatives in America, I find Canada relaxing and quite slow. It's a nice change. And I like the weather right now. It can get hot but not as hot as back home... aaahhh... home... it feels like a million miles away. Hmmm... getting a little bit homesick already.
A wedding, a camping trip, a long drive to Montreal, a visit to a Filipino bar, and Canada Day celebration are just a few things planned in the coming weeks.
I haven't seen much of Canada yet, just a little of Mississauga where I live with family friends. And a little of downtown Toronto. I'm taking my time going around since I'll be staying for quite sometime here anyway.
From the fast paced lives of my relatives in America, I find Canada relaxing and quite slow. It's a nice change. And I like the weather right now. It can get hot but not as hot as back home... aaahhh... home... it feels like a million miles away. Hmmm... getting a little bit homesick already.
A wedding, a camping trip, a long drive to Montreal, a visit to a Filipino bar, and Canada Day celebration are just a few things planned in the coming weeks.
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