LA UNION - Thrilling Experience of a Lifetime

It was last April 8, 2009 when I had my first ever vacation in my two consecutive years of hardwork at i-Elev8. I must say, it was indeed fun and really remarkable. No worries of work, no phones ringing, no e-mails, none at all. 4 days of escapade to different places, different towns and different faces in La Union and in Baguio. Who will never forget our first stop at Hacienda Luisita wherein there's a relic of old train? plus the fact we had encountered those people doing their own version of "senakulo" somewhere in between Tarlac and Pangasinan.

We arrived in La Union past 8p.m. and the only light that helped us make through the dark road was the moon light. We unpacked our stuffs and proceeded to my Grandma's "renovated" old house. A different kind of breeze soothed us which indeed informed us that "it's really now that we are in La Union!".

The following day, we went along the hanging bridge, play and pose along the river bank, stroll around the corn fields. It was really so fun. Stress relieving! All I'm thinking way back then was "every second counts".

On our second day, my grandpa handed me a big papaya...really BIG and HEAVY!
Next, a different size of "Malunggay" plant faced me - so strange, so big round leaf! Thanks for this coz it filled our hungry tummy afterwards.

Good Friday when we went to Baguio. First stop? Venus Hotel! The place is nice and some kinda spooky for me then we rest. The next day, we went to Strawberry Farm, Mine's View Park, Rode a boat in the Lagoon Park, Dined-in in a nearby restau and went shopping for presents.

...Something to look forward to my next Holy Week Vacation in 2010!
...Something to remember
...Something to look back

A Salute to My Moms on Mother's Day

Did you know?
...That Mother's Day originated from Greece and started by Greeks several centuries ago wherein it started as an Annual Spring Festival dedicated to Rhea - The Mother of many deities?
...That Ancient Romans followed the celebration and made an offerings to Cybele - Great Mother of Gods?
... That Anna Jarvis of United States started this celebration in the US and from then on it became a world wide celebration?

Indeed, Mother's Day is a day to really celebrate the hardships of our Mom. I just can't imagine how our Moms carried us to their womb for full nine months with extra care and passion. Something that money can't buy for.

Walking down the track of my childhood days, I may say I am not a perfect child to my parents. Just like any other kids - Stubborn, naughty and playful. Still, I was loved and still love by my parents and my second "parents" who raised me to where I am at now. Without them I do not think I could be able to finish my studies - complete my studies with flying colors, without them I do not think I could be able to behave and show the attitude I have the right now. I want to thank my mothers - Leonida Corpuz-Herman and Sotera Corpuz - Pulanco for the endless support and the love they have had given in the past and until today.



I may not be the showy type of son but I guess the concern and care I always give are worth showing for. Happy Mother's Day Ma! My endless love be with you both!