under the shining, shimmering, splendid sun

       Nothing beats a cup of coffee and a good book on a rainy day. As I went through my bookshelf this book caught my attention----- All I Really Need to Know I learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum. I laughed at the idea  but I must admit the title was catchy. When I held the book in my  hands I realized-- yeah, this book scored some extra points. I can remember when I was young and curious,I had so many questions that I thought only grown-ups could answer. But hey now that I grew older, at age 23, yeah nobody knows shit. Really, grown-ups may have a lot more questions than kids. Even tougher questions.Maybe, all I really need to know I already learned in Kindergarten, whatever comes after it are things that will only lead us to hundreds of "?".        I can't help but share this part of the book which gives us a bit of advice.        In the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific some villagers practice...

First Technical Journey of the Provincial Veterinary Staff Where would we probably go in Davao?  Of course at places where we can get a closer look of animals!   Bird Show at Malagos Garden Located at Calinan-Baguio Rd., Davao City, Malagos Garden Resort is a paradise rich in flora and fauna. Not to mention the beautiful birds chirpin' and flying  in the area, the butterfly sanctuary and koi cafe. They have an Interactive Bird Show at the Ampitheatre which never fails to make people smile. This pic was taken at the Philippine Eagle Center. Wonder where the eagle is? I still have to search for the pic, I will upload it soon. I usually don't enjoy walking alone but this place is like a live forest. Whatever direction you go into and any place you look at is a surprise. Take that last pic in the collage, I was just looking for a restroom when I found this wonderful place. It looks even magical in real life with all the vines, ferns, bridge by the river and...

Lucky to be able to visit the "Queen City of the South",Cebu City, before the tragic earthquake happened last October 2013. The earthquake may have destroyed churches and buildings but what it left, are still worth seeing - the ruins.  Add caption Here are some pictures of the places we visited and worth visiting again: (Before the earthquake) Taoist Temple Since we were conscious of our time then, we were not able to visit all the places that are supposedly on our list. Traveling to Cebu City and taking more pictures of the beautiful scenery and structures are included in my To Do List so keep posted!

This is one of my fave poems. Too bad I do not know who wrote this and I cannot acknowledge the man who gave me encouragement in ways he may not have imagined. Hope this will give you the same inspiration on the lowest times of your lives too!

         My very first blog is dedicated to a lost loved one but will forever be in my heart.        If you were able to read "The Fault in our Stars" by John Green,Hazel Grace, the cancer patient, didn't like how people would post on the wall page of a cancer patient who had just died, the words- You'll live forever in our hearts. The word "forever" implies the immortality of those left behind.          I'd still love to use the same word not that I am immortal but my love for my Nanay is eternal. Years had passed but every time I utter the word Nanay it is still the same  way I utter it whenever I spoke with my dear grandmother- Nanay Nene. She preferred "Nanay" than "Lola" because she felt it is more pleasant to the ears and  sweeter than the latter. (And I am not fueling an argument to those who call their grandmas Lola  hehe :D, each in his own)  I may have lost her on the 17th day, J...