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Suddenly I'm so tired of this traffic. Manila traffic can be so overwhelming! There's got to be a better way to fix this mess. Every Christmas season it's all tied up in knots more than ever!

Post Created Nov 23, 2011 1:38:19 PM

Missing the trees...

reflections

Currently working on a few things in my life... Sorting out thoughts and unfinished work that needs pruning and pushing. There are days when I wonder if time is just passing me by but there are days when I seem to know quite clearly where the Lord is leading me. There is no end in sight but the ride is quite clear. 


This is my reflection for today when I realized my battles are within.

May the Lord deliver me from unhealthy thoughts and keep me upright .

Psalm 6:1-10 (NIV)
O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. [2] Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony. [3] My soul is in anguish. How long, O Lord, how long? [4] Turn, O Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. [5] No one remembers you when he is dead. Who praises you from the grave ? [6] I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. [7] My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes. [8] Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. [9] The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. [10] All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.

Locals carrying huge planks of wood.

Mommy biker playing with baby biker.

River Crossing was difficult.

before we reached the parking lot.

My aunt home for vacation.

and her little precious waiting for our bike tune ups.....

I know I'm going to say bye to an old friend soon. I'm saying bye bye to old moods and old things.

Went through rough roads with her and learned from the many bumps on the trail with her. I know i will miss her because I learned a lot with her and enjoyed many adventures just hanging on her grip. Life goes on. We learn and move on. I know there will be someone out there who will learn and have great times....be safe friend.

Our new Helmets......at last

we can look like girls ..

Arroz A la Cubana I whipped up for the hungry pack....it was so oily!

but pretty good....

Iv'e got a new baby.....
still getting used to the brake lever bit too far than my older Kona but the ride in Camp was so great with it!

Summer Mud

Since the very first time we tried biking on trails...we never stopped

dreaming of trails. Every Sunday the four members of our family now heads up to Mt. Maarat to bike from the foot of the mountain up to Giant , a small Karinderia type eatery where we swear that the corned beef with sinangag tastes like Kare Kare by the time we get there. Last weekend , I felt a little bit too gutsy to try the trails knowing that we were bound to have a mudfest there. and sure enough we did. I didn't have much sleep the night before so this was a bit harder for me than the past few Sundays before. I had to take a few more rest stops and walked pretty much going up because I had a hard time with my pacing. I don't know why but there were Sundays when I didn't have much sleep but still had the zest and energy to ride ... This Sunday was horrible. With my Hydropack unfinished and my legs really stiffened I wasn't able to reach Giant this time. About a few meters before Giant we decided to head back. I don't know if that was a good idea considering that I wasn't able to rest at all anymore! Thank God I made it back down . After the ride and the cleanup we headed for a late merienda / early dinner at aling Tina's eatery and was convinced that morning rides are better for me ;)

It's been three months since we started biking. I've tried only Maarat and Camp Aguinaldo. Been to shotgun but never tried it. Maybe just going downhill soon I will, but that would be cheating!

So far all I'm worried about is how I would build stamina and endurance to minimize my walking time. That really is my problem. This last time I had an awful awful time and I can't forget it!
Plus I hate the scratches, blisters and bruises! Oh my ! My daughter said o turned into a boy. Now that's a warning!

some of faith's pics

Last Sunday's Lunch

had a much needed R & R in a nearby Hotel..

.. I think I need another one again....oh life.

Iv'e been trying hard to practice my photography. These are raw pics of my two girls.

Meet Einstein the Ichibon Chihuahua

Meet Einstein

Yup, most times he leaves his tongue hanging on the right side of his mouth.... And he looks super cute. Though my hubby tells me..its a defect. I don't really care. for me he is so adorable. He is currently 8 months old and we never really planned on getting a new chi. except of course this one day when we got tempted by passing by a chihuahua house nearby. My hubby fell in love with a chocolate chihuahua too young to be taken home. thus this started his hunt for the perfect chocolate chi. i got hooked as well. Einstein is so cute, he never gets mad at anybody, not even if you squeeze his snout hard and that's what my daughter does just to know if he will get mad.. and he never does. He just wags his tail and almost always give a smile...Adorable. We take him anywhere and everywhere because he never complains and is so easy to take care of. Oh so sorry for ashley who always is so grumpy already. but nice nevertheless at home so we just enjoy her company ...when we are at home. Once we went out and brought Einstein , had dinner at a pizza place and noticed he had enormous eyes...and his mouth was engorged. Thank God the vet nearby was still there and he gave him allergy meds. otherwise I think Einstein's sleepiness wasn't just going to be deep sleep. I am pretty sure they were from ant bites. Now he's back to his old usual playful self though I guess it would be very hard to compromise taking him to the park again :(

Mt. Maarat Trail

Who would've guessed that biking

would be a passion..........

yup..it's hard to stop.

Trying out the Camp Aguinaldo Trail

Trying my hand on Portrait Photography!

There are a few things that excite me......and that varies depending on the season.This Summer...grabbing my Canon and taking the kids to play really makes my day.

here are some memorable pics from a recent shoot.

It has been quite sometime since my last post...i stopped doing a lot of things and shifted to new interests.... well, one is ,...stopping proctrastination.., pursued a new sport...biking and started to get off the couch and run. Nope I'm not significantly lighter yet.. but I sure feel great!