a visit to the Simala shrine

It's a sunny Saturday morning of May 17, 2008 when my work buddies and I left Mactan and headed to Simala, Sibonga, province of Cebu.

the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist



the Sacred Statue of the Blessed Mother Mary


wishes do come true, just got to have faith within...
behind us is a wishing well...



just trying to get upclose for a souvenir photo...


within the area, are built cottages where we were able to relax for a while after a long travel, before going up to the church...



Inside the monastery, you can see the different images of the blessed Mother Mary, but picture taking is strictly not allowed so all these pictures were taken outside the church.


It does feel good to be standing on a holy ground... scares the devil in me. wink. Seriously, it is a good way of strengthening a man's faith in God. Amidst the flaws and shortcomings stuck in me, I need not grew weary because miracles do happen.



Life is a journey that I am grateful to take part of.
Thank you God for the wonder-filled day!

about the place that I call home...

here's a partial view of my homeland...


these photos were taken last March 19, 2008 when I went home during the holy week. We had a simple family gathering by the sea...


hanging out underneath the coconut trees... listening to our uncles endless jokes and stories...


where there are lots of food for everybody....


fresh air... wonderful scenery...



swimming with my cousins... and talking about just absolutely anything!


these are some of the things I always miss when I'm miles away from home.


this is where my heart takes a rest...


my home.. wink.

i love this poem :)

I Shall Not Pass This Way Again

Through this toilsome world, alas,
Once and only once I pass,
If a good deed I may do,
If a kindness I may show
To a suffering fellow man,
Let me do it while I can,
No delay for it is plain
I shall not pass this way again.

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jonas124321

sorry, i can't answer your call. I'll just see you someday.

This should be it!

i'm now back into the manufacturing industry.. ahm guess i found the job I've been searching. Three weeks had passed and it wasn't a smooth one but I really want to hold on to this job as long as I can. Thanks God for the opportunity.