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  • The Amazing Binurong point – Baras, Catanduanes

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    When my nephew told me, we will be going early morning (4 am) to Binurong point, I said..”yes” happily not knowing, were going to ride a motorcycle and trek a mountain. Wow! exciting! at age 56 here I am 🙂 riding a motorbike and trekking. binuronpoint-1-2

    It was a cool morning and suddenly the rain poured, instead of protecting myself, I wrapped my jacket around my camera 🙂 there was no shelter to stop so we just went on. It’s about an hour of joy riding with a group of health workers. Yep! It was like a medical mission, our group consist of a surgeon, anesthesiologist, doctors and nurses 🙂

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    Binurong point is located in Brgy. Guinsaanan, Baras Catanduanes, Philippines

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    It’s an amazing sight of beautiful cliff and hill, so clean and green.

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    flowers, the green grass, the trees…

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    Beware of bushes and low trees, I bumped my head not once but twice 🙂

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    and of course, my signature jump and pose!

    at the end of the trip, it was refreshing to find out a make shift store selling cold drinks and chips and a hammock to just sit for awhile before heading back to Virac town proper.

    and what more can you ask, after having “nilagang baboy” (pork stew) as lunch 🙂 Yummy!

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    it was a wonderful day!

    Thank YOU!

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

  • Serenata – Beyond the Horizon

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    Once again, I have the best moment to witness the 11th season of Serenata, courtesy of Mr. Gerard Cua. This is also the first time in 29 years, my big boss and I took time out from work to watch a concert. See ? This is really the best moment 🙂  We always took turn to attend to personal matter so as not to close the clinic but tonight was different, we went together to enjoy the concert and we did!

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    never mind his expression in this photo 🙂 he was amazed by the performance and even took out time to take photos and records some songs

    One thing though, my camera didn’t work well so I ended up taking photos by iPhone.Good thing, our seat is in the 3rd row and because I wasn’t into taking pictures, I enjoyed the show better than as a guest rather than as a photographer 🙂

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    “into the woods”
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    “Spiderman”

    opps..I missed the action!

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    “Chua Ay”

    This a cappella rendition of “Chua Ay” is spectacular, though I didn’t understand the meaning, it was so amazing to watch. I guess this is an Igorot song (a northern tribe in the Philippines).As much as I enjoyed another folk song “Paruparung Bukid”,the performance of the Knight Movers was also breathtaking!

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    “Singkil” performed by The Knight Movers

    The second part : Serenata String Orchestra

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    under the musical direction of Ms. Sylvia Delos Santos
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    “La Cathedral” a solo guitar performance by Ms. Nadine Cua

    Here’s a sample video of her performance 🙂

     

     

    The finale

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    “Somewhere” a joint performance of Choir & String Orchestra with Ms. Precy Ann Cua (Soloist)

     

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    A plaque of appreciation to the sponsors

    Thank you All!

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

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  • Ocean Basket in Jeddah – a review

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    EATING is one of the common denominator we have in our group of friends. We enjoyed walking and at the same time we also enjoyed eating. Which one is more enjoyable? hmmm…I guess it’s the company that counts rather than the activities 🙂

    We celebrated my friends’ 59th birthday at Ocean Basket in Khaledeyyah Business Centre at Sultan Street Jeddah. I thought it was a Chinese restaurant but after searching it from the web, I learned it’s a South African chain famous for fish and chips. We got interested and tried it last night.

    The place is cozy in a relaxed atmosphere. The staffs are mostly Filipinos and very friendly.IMG_4683

    Starter dish, oh I forgot to get the price list anyhow..this is good news, if you have Qitaff points from STC, this restaurant accepts and we were able to get a discount of SR 148.00. What a treat!

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    Main dishes …a seafood platter, a choice of either fried or grilled. Yummy and fresh! We love it!

    side dishes sushi and sashimi

    Of course, they entertained us with birthday lava cake with the singing waiters at the background 🙂 …What a great way to celebrate!

    after dinner, we went to have coffee and ice cream, I told you so ..WE LOVE TO EAT 🙂

    Happy Birthday 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

     

     

  • Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

    Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

    “Happiness is when what you think,what you say, and what you do are in harmony”

    – Mahatma Gandhi

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    Even it means waking up at 4:30 in the morning just to be with your best friends, breaking a week of stress related at work, watching the sun rise at south red sea and looking at the shipwreck wondering what’s the history behind the incident.The laughters, the simple joy of having breakfast together, the touch of the sea breeze and soft waves on my feet, the look at my friends’ daughters faces..their smile and excitement ,all of these are in harmony to what we all feel…homesickness…

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    Shipwreck near Al Qatan Shoaiba (South of Jeddah Red Sea)

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    <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/harmony/”>Harmony</a>

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

  • 29 years after, she looked back

    29 years after, she looked back

    “There are moments which mark your life. Moments when you realise nothing will ever be the same and time is divided into two parts, before this and after this.” – Unknown

    Oh how time flies! A young mom with 1 ½ year old boy wondering what future will bring. A people’s power brought sad and good news but ours was unfortunate, young dad lost his job. A young family caught up with uprising, unstable employment and unable to sustained for house rent… she left overseas.

    She said…

    Two years contract to have a small house and open up a clinic of her own

    She work hard to pay for placement fees and bought a land to build a house.

    Homesickness sets in… dad came and followed by their son.

    The two years became four years…

    Dad didn’t finish his job contract and went back home.

    He said..

    No future in this company, will look for a better one.

    Mom and son stayed.

    She said…

    Working overseas will help finish building the house and the clinic.

    Dad came back

    Four years… six years

    Dad found another job and went back home again.

    He said…

    Better salary…better opportunity

    Six years became ten years

    Another son bring joy and happiness

    Mom has better position, better salary, house done, children in good school

    Dad left again for a better job, better salary and better opportunity

    Twelve years….fifteen years…

    Twenty years …

    Mom did post graduate…career bloomed ..children happy…better education

    Dad not happy…company closing down

    He said…

    A business of my own is better

    And the day came, he left again…

    Mom said…

    Sons follow your dream… so she work harder…and… harder

    a single parent… a single provider… a career woman

    Dad got his own dream… a business of his own

    While mom’s dream clinic is on hold

    Twenty five years…

    Trust gone…respect gone…marriage collapsed…

    She said…

    Letting go is a gift you owed to yourself

    Twenty nine years later…

    Children finished their studies…gone to pursue their dreams

    Mom is alone again…

    Twenty-nine years of a beautiful struggle.

    to be continued…

    ” Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep the FAITH. It will all be worth in the end.”

    Cheers,

    Jamilammimi

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  • Weekly photo challenge: vibrant

    Bloom and keep growing even you are fifty and beyond..

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    Photographer: Edge M.Suarez

    Location: Santa Monica, California USA

    Photos were taken last October 2015 on my 56th birthday, I got a surprise flowers and cupcake from my two sons.Sweet!

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    Cheers,

    jamilamimi

     

     

  • Weekly Photo Challenge : optimistic

    It all started when I washed my white sneakers and it turned like a mess of grey ,yellow and white. The question of whether cursed the shoes or make it a better one !

    So I thought ..well maybe ..painting to the rescue is the answer! Optimistic?

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    good yeah? why not do more to my niece and nephew..

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    cute? hmm too optimistic to do more and improve..

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    This one was a bit too sneaky 🙂 so  I tried another, this time my nephew’s friend thought I am an artist and can do anything hahaha but not to disappoint him, I tried again!

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    Ben 10 ! hmmm better than nothing 🙂

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    very optimistic.. tried more

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    and more..

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    I hope I made these kids happy 🙂 and I’m happy too!

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    Cheers,

    jamilamimi

     

  • Su:ra- Korean Fine Dining, Jeddah KSA – a review

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    This restaurant opened four months ago in AL Rhawda square and I heard a good review about it, so I was excited and curious to know what it has to offer.

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    I thought the name “sura” was related to arabic word meaning “fast” but I was wrong..of course! it’s Korean lol! why would they name the restaurant with arabic name? 🙂

    The restaurant has a unique design, for the family section you can choose to sit in a traditional Korean table or a regular restaurant table.

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    We were asked to remove our shoes before getting into Chabudai table (I thought only Japanese used this?),ladies..beware..the stones under the tables are cold, it is better to wear stockings or socks.

    I am not so familiar with Korean cuisine, I only knew about barbecue and my Chef Kevin’s favourite side dish, Kimchi! And so we decided to order the Su:ra full course “SOO” and  “HEE“, It’s probably about HE and SHE 🙂 full course. The course cost 200-250SR per person ,drinks not included. And while waiting, root tea and apple chips were served.

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    The first course on the set is Porridge and vegetable salad. Nothing special, just simple to taste.

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    Gujeolpan – platter of nine delicacies( doesn’t look like in their menu photo). The waiter told us, the two sets were combined. Huh! the picture in the menu is always appetizing and a lot more!  The small white thin wrap taste like radish, I wonder ..oh what a big round radish it is! I like the sauce and the taste somewhat tangy and sweet combination.

    Soegogi Chapssal-Mari – beef roll with glutinous rice. too small for a company of three 🙂

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    Mun-eo Samsap – parboiled Octopus and steamed beef slice serve with seasoned radish

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    Samsaek Jeon-Yu-Hwa pan-fried delicacies. it’s a combination of zucchini,egg,kimchi and crabmeat. I like the sauce better than the delicacies!

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    Jangeo Gui -grilled Eel

    Sura Tangsu – deep fried mushroom and beef with sweet and sour sauce. I love the mushroom, so delicious!

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    Soegogi  Japchae – stir -fried Glass Noodle with beef and vegetable. This is sweet noodle for me. I love the Mi-Goring of Indonesia better 🙂

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    Sura Galbi jjim – braised beef short ribs

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    Sura Hwa Bulgogi -charcoal fire grilled Bulgogi

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    oh yes, there’s a stone underneath the beef.

    Soup with 5 side dishes.

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    and we ordered an extra soup with 5 dishes, just for comparison. I didn’t like any one of them.

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    The dessert with raspberry drink.

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    In the menu, there should be sherbet included with the course, but we didn’t bothered to ask why it was not serve. I would say the experience is definitely different , the place is clean and cool but my palate was not so pleased with the menu. I think the price is a bit expensive too. Would I come back? Maybe, if my friends would love to try the restaurant but most probably I would advise to order A la Carte, instead of the full course.Though the portion is good for dieters , the Eel and the beef is so fatty for my taste. I certainly would love to try the hot pot and barbecue just to have the experience 🙂 And who knows? maybe this time, I will like it.

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

    The restaurant opens on Friday at 2pm. It is located at AR Rhawda square,Al Rhawdah Dist, Jeddah KSA.

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  • Weekly Photo Challenge – weight (less)

    Weekly Photo Challenge – weight (less)

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    Our first road trip for the year 2016 is to see our favourite sand dune.To catch up with the sunrise,we left  Jeddah at 5:30 in the morning.

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    The early morning breeze of the weekend light up the hard week we had at work.

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    though this year the sand dune seemed smaller, It’s still an amazing site to enjoy the morning.

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    the flowers of the dessert is looking so weight(less) floating in the air against the background of the sand.

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    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

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