KONICHIWA!

The floating Torii Gate in Miyajima

Hello everyone.

As you might have known, our little family of three went to Japan to celebrate our birthdays (both DH' and mine).  My Mom also came with us together with our dear Ate Lyn.

We had loads of fun.  It was indeed a different kind of experience I would treasure for the rest of my life.

We came at the right season - AUTUMN. I so love the colors.

Aside from the beautiful sights of this country, I have to mention that the Japanese are very warm and kind.
I must admit that I used to think of them as "cold" and "rude" but I tell you, they are very pleasant people.

Japanese are such an awesome race and I got to experience that first hand.

Call me anything you want pero I heart Japan talaga. 

Anyways, I have a some "pasalubongs" for you again dear friends.
It is not much really.  Just a token of appreciation for your support all these months that I am in hiatus.

This is very chewy and delicious.  I could finish one pack in one seating. 

Not a die hard fan but those who tasted it said they love it so you might too!

Macha flavored Chocolate.  They are delish I tell you.

Not really from Japan but from Duty Free, hehe.  Pero masarap din naman.

And lastly, let me give you the famous Japanese "pamaypay" to complete your loot.

Let me not make it hard for you friends.
Just make a comment blow and if you are among the top five "commenters", you get to bring home these goodies.

The items are non-perishable so everyone is eligible to join.
I will ship to wherever you are FOR FREE too!

What are you waiting for?

Thanks in advance for joining!

HEY, IT'S ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!

Hi there folks.

Yes I am still alive (but barely breathing!)

You see, school has started and I do not have much free time these days.

Anyhoo, what's important is I am back, ayt?

To make amends for my prolonged absence in the blogosphere, let me make a loud entrance via another blog giveaway.

borrowed from cupcakesglitterandart.blogspot.com

Many of you already know that me and my co-Teachers has just arrived from our Annual Getaway.

This year, we have chosen the beautiful Bicolandia as our destination.

Oh, we have gone everywhere!

We flirted with danger and went to the foot of Mayon on an ATV.

We saw the hype that was Camsur Watersports Complex

And yes, we have conquered  CARAMOAN, baby!

I have so many stories to tell but that would have to wait.

PATIMPALAK MUNA!

How would you want to win this?

And most especially a slice of this:

Frozen PINANGAT that is ready to eat after heating.

As usual, the first SEVEN who would comment "I want one" shall win these.

Anyone who is a Facebook Fan is entitled to win.  But due to the Frozen Pinangat's perishable nature, we shall limit the participants who stay within Las Pinas City only.

Of course, my co-Teachers who were with me in Bicol is not eligible to join. (Sorry you guys!)

What are you waiting for?

Join na!

Thanks for reading.

A LITTLE GIVEAWAY JUST BECAUSE

My boys and I, together with Ate Lyn and the Azarcons are spending our weekend here in the twin city of Dipolog and Dapitan.

More "kuwento" about this trip of ours will be shared in a couple of days...

But for now, let me give a little giveaway to you my dear friends.

Heto ang background.

When we touched down last Friday, ang unang tanong ko sa driver ay "Kuya, ano po ba ang sikat na product ninyo?"

The Kuya, without batting an eyelash said "Ma'am gusto n'yo po dalhin ko kayo doon ngayon"?

As in karakaraka? O sha, lez gow bro!

Dito kami dinala

Whoa!

Dito nga pala ang roots ng super sarap na bottled Spanish Sardines na favorite ko!

So, to cut the long story short, i bought a few extra bottles for you dear readers.

How do you score a bottle?

Well, simply comment at the end of this post that you want one.

The first 7 (seven) who would do that wins!

If you are a reader from anywhere in the Philippines, I will send it to you via courier within the week.

I plan to do this everytime I visit a place. By doing so, it's as if I am with you in all my escapades!

Join now folks! Thanks a lot.

THE WINNER (AND THEN SOME...)

Hey you guys!
I am back from my recent hiatus.

It has been one whole week of "pesteng ahems", "walang puknat na ubo" at kung anu ano pa.
I am just so glad that I am over THAT feeling now after gulping medicines and forcing some "down" time to the ever so busy ME.

I am feeling a lot lot better now...and my blogging mojo is oh so back as well!

Anyhoo, before I tell you more of my travel "kuwentos", let me first tell you about my first blog giveaway.

I am happy to note na may sumali naman kahit papaano, hehe.  Salamat sa mga kaibigan at kamag-anak na napakiusapan. :)

Last Monday, in the presence of some of the contestants, we did the raffle draw manually bilang epic fail ang aking rafflecopter churva. #pagaaralankoyanpromise

Are you ready folks?

Syempre pa, R did the honors of picking the lucky winner.

Pick me! Pick me!

So who is our winner Anak?

Sino ba yan?

And the winner is DIVS MUNAR!
You won for yourself three (3) tickets to Enchanted Kingdom.

Please email me at mayflower_learn@yahoo.com for the details on how to redeem your prize.

Dahil sa kaligayahan kong pinatulan nyo ang abang "contest" ko, I chose to pick some more Winners!

Congratulations to:

1.  Anieline B. Buce
2.  Lara N. Budiongan
3.  Purisa S. Costinar
4.  Clemen C. Perea

Please email me for the details of your prizes!

Again, thank you all for joining.

At, ika nga sa TV, stick around for more!

IT'S TIME FOR A GIVEAWAY!

Yes, you read it right folks.

My very first blog giveaway is UP!

Pero bago ang lahat, kaunting "dramarama" muna. Puwede?

I have always wanted to write.
Keber na if I am a good writer in the eyes of my readers pero sa totoo lang, this has really been my longtime dream - to right about my travels.

Ngunit dahil kailangan kong magbanat ng buto, this "dream" of mine has been put to the sidelights for the longest time.

In fairness, I have tried putting up a blog naman and was quite successful a few times - during our Wedding Preps., when we we just got married, and a couple of other times.

But sadly, after a few posts, I was never able to maintain it.

Fast forward to July of 2012 when my Dad was hospitalized and was already spending what would be his final days here on earth.

One night, I was the only "bantay" in the hospital and when he was awaken because a nurse had to take his vital signs in the middle of the night, we both could not sleep afterwards.

For several hours, we were just talking about anything and everything.

Suddenly, napunta ang usapan sa pagsusulat.

Dad:  "Mye, ituloy mo ang pagsusulat mo.  Kayong tatlong magkakapatid ay may gift sa writing."

Flattered na sana ako pero bigla siyang may dinugtong pa na muntik akong mapa cartwheel sa kinahihigaan ko.

Dad:  "Sa totoo lang, sa inyong tatlo, ikaw ang pinaka mahina sa pagsusulat - sa spelling,  sa composition, sa lahat.... "

Anak ka ng Max yan Oo.  Manlalait lang pala si Padir.

But what he said after really struck me:

Dad:  "Pero among the three of you, ikaw ang may pinakamalakas na loob.  Very gutsy ka and your writing has heart and soul".

Palong palo ang dinugtong ni Fudra na yun. Mangiyak-ngiyak ako framis!

Dad:  "I nurture mo yan.  A few hours of your day, magsulat ka... Para paglaki ng anak mo, masasanay siya sa environment na nag-iisip at nagiging creative.  Hindi puro TV o mall....

So ayun na nga mga kaberks.  When he died a month after, one of my promises to him is to cultivate this gift that God has gave me.  And, for the first time, I am able to maintain a blog for more than a month already with more than ten posts to boot!

Yipee!

So ayun na nga, to celebrate, I would like to give back to you -my blogreaders (yes, all ten of you na puros yata mga kamag-anak ko pa at may kasama pang pilitan hahaha!).

Presenting my FIRST among many prizes to give away:

Not one, not two, but THREE Tickets to ENCHANTED KINGDOM

Photo grabbed from the Enchanted Kingdom website.

or SPLASH ISLAND

Photo grabbed from the Splash Island website.

or ZOOBIC SAFARI

Photo grabbed from Zoobic Safari website.

Mechanics of the Contest:

1.  Open to everyone.  Yes, you read it right, everyone!
2.  Get Five (5) of your friends to like the Magnets on MY Fridge Facebook Page.
     Here's the link:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magnets-on-MY-Fridge/131199050395134
3.  After you have done that, please COMMENT at the end of this post and type the names of the five        friends that you have asked.  Note na dapat new "likers" sila ha at hindi dati ng nag like.
4.  I will then verify it and I will inform you if your entry is valid.
5.  On Sunday, April 27, 2013, I will raffle (through rafflecopter - an electronic raffle system) and will immediately announce the winner.
6.  Only those who have "verified" entries will be included in the raffle.
7.  The tickets are fully transferable.  If you are abroad, you may give the tickets to your friend or relative here in the Philippines. Kahit sa Charity ibigay nyo. Kering keri yan. :)
8.  Choose only one among EK, Splash Island or Zoobic Safari as your destination of choice.
9.  My relatives are eligible to join and win.  Basta for everyone ito.  Walang hindi kasali , okie? Pero sana naman hindi Nanay ko o Asawa ko ang mapili ng rafflecopter.  Parang nakakahiya naman yata yun.  Lutong Makaw. :)
10. Kapag isa lang ang mag join - SIYA NA ANG AUTOMATIC NA WINNER.  Sana naman kahit isa may mag join para hindi naman ako mapahiya. Hehehe

The Contest starts NOW!

Goodluck and have fun!