New York

My friend Guigi(lady in red shirt) invited us to go to New York...we stayed with her for 2 nights...right in the heart of SoHo, Manhattan (Broome and Wooster Streets)

Some of the scenes(ending) from the movie "Hitch" was shot here

Times Square...beautiful really...

Rockefeller Center

St. Patrick's Cathedral...It is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States and has been recognized throughout its history as a center of Catholic life

Guigi also brought us to New Jersey...for a little shopping...no tax on clothes and footwear, you know....hehe...Chen-chen (i fondly call her that), thanks so much for bringing us to New York and New Jersey...can never thank you enough...had fun with you really...Miss You my Friend!

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East Coast

Philadelphia, April 20-May 1, 2005

We stayed in San Francisco for 5 days and proceeded to Philadelphia...stayed with my sister Rachel...

My sister Rachel and her two younger kids, Raphael and Christiana





At Valley Forge...Valley Forge is the story of the six month encampment of the Continental Army of the newly formed United States of America under the command of General George Washington, a few miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Though no battle was fought here from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778, a struggle against the elements and low morale was overcome on this sacred ground.

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It Feels Good To Be Back

We had a wonderful trip to the US and i'm sharing some of our photos with you guys...

San Francisco, April 15-April 20, 2005

We visited Mrs. U in San Francisco, one of my college bestfriends ...thank you so much for accommodating us to your beautiful home...

Mrs. U brought us to the Embarkadero Area for lunch...

Crooked Lombard Street

Cable Car ride to Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf



SeaLions at Pier 39

At the Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39

The Golden Gate

Palace of Fine Arts

so lucky to have watched a baseball game...Oakland A's versus Anaheim Angels

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Summer Vacation...

We are scheduled to fly to the US tonight...we are all excited since it's our first time (me, Patricia and Josh)...

We haven't even set foot, but Patricia is already thinking of going shopping...hhhmmmm...she is even more excited to go shopping than going to Disney and Universal...

Josh is having second thoughts...since his Yaya Lina (nanny)will be left behind...he says nobody will do things for him anymore and that WORRIES him...

I on the other hand am super excited...it has been my dream to visit USA...

Thanks everyone for your wishes!

I wish i can have the time to blog and post pictures!

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Grand Treat

We were treated by Nelson to a foot massage/foot spa at Holiday Spa...Joshua kept on insisting that he wanted a combo too...combo meaning a foot massage and a foot spa...but of course he got only a foot massage...what's there to scrub, right? but he was given a bonus back massage, enough consolation for him...tsk, tsk...young as he is, he already knows the luxuries of life...well, well...blame the Dad!

A Send Off Treat

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All Set

I'm almost done with the packing...hope i haven't forgotten anything...I wish i had our Yaya (nanny) with us...



Nope, i'm not bringing that with me...went with Nelson to the firing range and tried it for the FIRST TIME...yes it was my first time to fire a gun...yes, i didn't do well...but i'm gonna try again and again until i master the art of shooting!

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Still an Empty Suitcase

Waaaahhhh...yes until now i haven't even started packing yet...still have a lot to take care of...i'm finally done with the layout and mounting of two wedding albums...one more to go...good thing my little boy is always there whenever i need a tight hug to ease my tired and aching body...

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Kids Long Wait is Over

After the church service, the kids asked if we could watch Spongebob Squarepants The Movie...much as I had a lot of things to accomplish before we leave, i allowed them to watch...I was seated between them, but I don't know how i managed to fall asleep...they were laughing their hearts out...maybe i was just too tired...or worst...i'm too old to enjoy/appreciate such movie...is it??? I thought i was one FunkyMomma...but who cares...

We look forward to seeing you in Universal Spongebob

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Finally...

There's so much to do and sooo little time...finally i've come up with our itinerary...thanks "friend" for helping me out...

We already have our tickets, i've secured the necessary travel permit for the kids from DSWD, fixed our itinerary...but haven't started packing yet...waaaahhhh!!! Never mind, i still have 5 days to do that...

Yes i found time to go the the salon....

i had a haircut...had it relaxed too as it gets unruly...supposed to have it cellophaned(?)but didn't have enough mooolah...i'll just do it at home...hhhmmm...

Watched Closer with Cuz...

Natalie Portman was good

Met with one of my college bestfriends, Angie...had dinner at Teriyaki Boy...coffee at UCC, their macadamia sans rival is really good...you guys should try it! We are going to meet again this Monday...there was just not enough time for updating...

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A Night of Tekken 5

'Twas a night full of fun...laughter...action as i played Tekken 5 with my son Josh...most of the fights he won...we played for 3 straight hours and i could hardly move my fingers after...yeah yeah i know...tsk, tsk...looking forward to another game Josh...I love it when i play video games with you.


 

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Avril Concert for HER, Water Spa for HIM

AVRIL ROCKS!!!

There was a change of plan at the last minute...instead of him going with his daughter to Avril's concert, he made me go...boy was i happy...waahoo!!!both of us enjoyed the concert, although we had to stand on our seats just to be able to see the stage...we were armed with a binocular, but it was useless though...that didn't keep us from enjoying the concert...both of us sang...Trisha danced a little, she was still a bit shy, while i was really up to my feet dancing...can you imagine that...hahaha



Since the little boy was not going with us to the concert, his Dad treated him to a water spa...he says he enjoyed just a bit coz nobody was with him, and the water keeps on punching him...but watching him from a distance, i guess he had a good time, but could have been better if his sister was with him.

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I'm One Proud Momma

Trisha and Josh, you made me extra happy by doing good in school...keep up the good work! Always strive hard in everything that you do...and always keep in mind Dad's promise/reward...enough for you to work harder, right?

I praise and thank the Lord for giving me children i can be proud of...i couldn't ask for more...

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