after 13 years, i met my Lumosbog cousins...

Thanks to Dyan's wedding!

Before the day of my sis Dyan's wedding, my sister Daday had been calling everyone to come, including my Uncle Hennie in Lapuyan. It was in 1995 that I last saw my cousins in Lapuyan.

Before the wedding, my Uncle Henie arrived with Aunt Maluo and Mayan. I didn't know it was Mayan until he was introduced. Ukong was on his way at that time from his trip to Boracay. (Ukong is the Federated SK Chair in Lapuyan). He didn't make it to Dyan's wedding (may 24) but he arrived at the reception just in time when I, Mayan and Joyjoy (my cousin too... our most loved actually! He bears the family name of Dinglasa and we often see each other). Mayan called up Ukong and I was like hesitant to even come near. He would not recognize me and indeed he didn't. After the program, Joyjoy was hurrying up to go back to Pagadian because he had to catch up his trip to Bohol. So i brought him home and accompanied him till he got the bus. I didn't realize that Macmac was there already as I and Joyjoy left the reception.

My Papang was overwhelmingly happy of my cousins' presence that he ordered as many beer at the reception. But because they couldn't finish it there, they came home and the drinking session happened at home. We were seated and served with some pulutan. We started to chat and there, we got really close again. You see, I have been hanging out and drinking with my friends, but not once have I done it with my cousins from Lapuyan. But macmac had to leave because his wife was around. Anyway, having Ukong and Mayan, we sang to the top of our voice on a video-k at home. It was late night then and we stopped. We (Uncle Henie, Auntie Maluo, Mayan, Ukong and I) continued talking at the bedroom of my parents. When Uncle Henie fell asleep, we (Mayan, Ukong and I) went to a disco pub and continued drinking. Dyan and Jonathan followed us. Dyan sang at the Underground upon the request of my cousins. She was a star that night! By tomorrow, we went back to the place without Mayan, who went back to Zamboanga for his review. When the entire clan went to the beach, I had a good time swimming with Ukong. We had a height advantage though.

I was overjoyed. Never have I imagined that I have a group of cool, nice cousins! See them soon.

My sis Dyan's Home today

I was so busy with the preparation of the souvenir program for the general assembly of IMAVEMCO, the cooperative on which Mamang is a manager. Around past 11 am, we finished it. I went with the staff of the cooperative to a village for a house blessing of their loan officer. Of course, I took a sumptuous lunch. I proceeded to the school and surfed the net. When I was driving my motor back home, I realized that the rear tire was flat. I had to drag the vehicle to a vulcanizing shop. When the tire was repaired, I went straight home. On the corner, leading home, I saw Dyan waiting for someone. She just arrived from Cebu with her little boy Jonas. She's here for her big day on May 24 - her wedding day, with Jonathan. Dyan said she was waiting for my sis Daday for fitting of her gown.

finally, after decadays...

May 4...

I was on my way to Zamboanga for a Web Development Training on May 5 to 9. It was raining, as usual as I left home. I luckily got the air con bus but, unfortunately, I had to be seated at the back for it was loaded. Having reached Zamboanga, I rushed to the Grand Astoria. I was kinda late so I had to stay at the Regency in Pasonanca. Whew, how far! As I was about to take my dinner at the Astoria still, I saw Esmie a certified jerk, and therefore a friend of mine, and was a classmate during my college days. It was her Mama's birthday, and it was celebrated there at. We talked of course. Her family was so friendly to me too. The occupants at the Regency were shuttled to the Pasonanca. I shared a room with Ma'am Daisy. No big deal, she's like a Mama to me.

May 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... the Training!

We went off to WMSU, my beloved alma mater. When I passed by the College of Education, I took a picture on it. Then we took our breakfast at the College of Engineering - the venue for our training proper. After I registered, I entered into the computer lab. Everyone was busy finding for his/her computer. Eng'r. Lim, who was our trainer last April, recommended computer #35. I didn't realize that of all the units there, I was the most efficient. There was not a single day that I experienced a problem on loading, on anything.

I have so much to say about the training... i'll have this post editted later.

This I've got to post

(This one is posted here in Zamboanga)

I woke up early on a Sunday, May 4 for the regular choir schedule at the Cathedral. Interlude sings for the first Mass every first Sunday of the month. But it wasn't an ordinary Sunday because the celebration of the Holy Eucharist was for the ascension of Christ to heaven. I sang Psalm 47 with the people at the Cathedral. It was a very heart-warming experience.

My procastination took a tool on my travel to Zamboanga for a Communications and Information Technology Training on Web Development. Other participants would be on Computer and Library Management. I was making some melodies for the upcoming Psalms, thinking that my Mamang would be the one to prepare my clothes for my travel. But Daylin did not arrive early so Mamang had to take care of the kids. I decided to iron the clothes at almost 1pm. It took me more than an hour and I was really sweating a lot. I had to place everything – clothes, shoes, soap, roll-on, alcohol, etc. in the travelling bag. Whew! It was already 2:25 pm that I took a refreshing bath. It was raining at the time. As soon as the rain subsided, I left home and took a ride on an aircon bus. I had to be seated at the back-most because the vehicle was loaded. Actually, there were some two seats available, but there too were two greedy passengers, who wouldn't allow anyone to sit beside them. Anyway, I hope one day they become less selfish. I arrived here in Zamboanga at 6:00 pm and went straight to Grand Astoria Hotel. The hotel was fully booked that many of us participants had to be accomodated at the Royal Regency Hotel in Pasonanca.

Day 1 at WMSU... It's today!

Busy, anxoius, relieved

The training on web development started with a quick tour on Internet. I was so happy that I was seated on a very functional computer (No. 35). Compared to most of the other computers, it has been one that downloaded fastest. The training was truly jam packed with many Internet related topics that I had to really be attentive. Well, the the house rules like cell phones switched to silent mode, PC monitors off during lectures, everyone had to really listen. On the other hand, Gilda has not yet arrived. Our principal kept on asking regarding it. Then he instructed Nong Nitz to help out Gilda get to the bus terminal. My sister Daylin told me that she would arrive 4:30 pm on bus no. 10152. It was around 5:40 pm that I arrived at the terminal. I was with Mae-Mae. We looked for Gilda all around but she wasn't there already. So we had to proceed to Grand Astoria. We asked the front desk personnel if a “Gilda Mancao” has already checked in. We received a neagtive reply. I almost lost hope when suddenly, I saw Gilda outside the hotel. I texted everyone worried about Gilda that she's already here.

TGIS

Thank God It's Saturday!

I had a nice sleep last night and woke up saying "TGIS!". The kids at home were so excited with the coming of the taho vendor. I could not blame them. I myself, have proven the good taste of taho. The last time I tasted it (before this one) was in Baguio. It was flavoured with some strawberries but, the one I have been eating with the kids at home are far more delicious. So when the vendor came, the kids were so thrilled.

While I was playing the guitar, the no. 4 string broke and so I went to the metro to buy for a replacement. Earlier, I encoded Psalm 47, with the chords for the anticipated Mass this afternoon. I texted Kuya Manny that I drop by his place for a practice. He was with the BCBP and had his phone silenced so it was by 1:45 pm that he replied. I told him I'd see him in 20 minutes. So, we practiced at his place. And as usual, they (with Ate Lourdes) offered me something to eat. The impanada was great.

I went home and then went to the Cathedral at 4:45 pm. Ate Marie and Kuya Roger were earlier than I. The Mass, being anticipated, celebrated the "Ascension of Jesus to Heaven." So, came the part of the singing of the Psalm. I thought that was one of my most beautiful Psalms. ( Lately, I have been putting melodies on some Psalms).

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I went out last night and came home with lots of beer on my tummy. When I woke up this morning, I was feeling the hangover. I took two tablets of antacid to somehow releive me of my headache. I went to the beach with Nonoy. He was so happy, eating cookies and cream ice cream. Then, we both took a swim. The beach was so clean. It was around 8:30 am then so we were like the first to soak on the water. I took a cold bath when I got home and had a nap a bit.

Ma'am Bebs called up at around 11am asking for a help. So I went up to WMSU - Ipil. I was there till 4:00 pm. I took my lunch there with Ma'am Bebs and Ma'am Juliet Tabacug, who was there to render LET review. When I was in college, Ma'am Juliet was our Vice President for academic affairs in WMSU main. Before I left, I joined the people there in a stomach progress, with boiled banana as the subject. I dropped by the Church to have a copy of the Psalm for this Saturday and Sunday. When I got home, I put a melody on it and recoreded the output on my phone. (Ps. 47: Misaka ang Dios sa Iyang trono, uban sa mga singgit sa kalipay, usa ka tingog sa mga trompeta alang sa Ginoo)

it was something yesterday

forenoon...

I went to the Division Office at around 9 am to secure my travel order for Zamboanga from May 5 to 9. I will attend an ICT Training on Web Development. Ma'am Glo told me that my copy was with Ma'am Daisy already. I had a little chat with ma'am Bebs and then I proceeded to Campus A to surf the net. Good thing Sir Nitz was there and he helped me open the computer lab.

afternoon...

At 2 pm, I went to Pamela's Print House with my guitar. We practiced the singing of Psalm 148. Her husband Norman was there. He laughed upon knowing that Pamela was going to sing a Visayan song. (Pamela hails from Batangas). I went home for a short nap and then left for the Church at 4:40 pm. As soon as Pam arrived, we practiced for a while. There was a line that she found a hard time to get. Well, I have to admit even if I was the one who put melody to the Psalm, it wasn't that easy. So came her part. She sang it so heavenly, but there was a line on which she had a slight difficulty but she nailed the entire song.

evening...

Sir Tony, a pioneering Interlude, requested Pam, Hernan and me to judge an amatuer singing contest, one of the highlights of the Ipil Town Fiesta, that would be held at the Marian Grounds at 8 pm. So, judges we became. There were 9 contenders for adult and children categories. The adult category was very hard to judge on. But we all agreed on one contestant, who was from Buluan, who sang powerfully and cleanly a winning piece. Along my way home I met Rj and he asked that we drink. We were with Jake and Roland. I got home at 2 am.