Laguna’s Ancestral Houses and Their Capiz Windows

Whenever I go to our province in Laguna, I can’t help but feel nostalgic. My grandparent’s house was an old one. As far as I can remember, a typhoon struck the province and destroyed some of the properties of the villagers. Since our house was one of the oldest, the structures become weak and the roof was gone too. So my grandparents decided to renovate our ancestral house. Too bad I wasn’t able to say “good bye” to our dear house.

I walked around the neighborhood to adore those remaining old houses and huge Capiz windows. This house was one of my favorites. My mom told me this was the most luxurious house when she was still young.

But all I can remember about this house was their magnificent water fountain. I’m not sure if it’s still functioning now. While taking a photo of this house, I noticed the cute dog on the balcony, she’s as if looking at me too!


I really love huge Capiz windows! Our new house wasn’t made from wood anymore, that’s why we don’t have those windows anymore. Here are some of the houses with huge glass windows.




I noticed all of these houses have the same style and design, the typical wood house with huge windows. No wonder I really feel nostalgic seeing them. Maybe in the older days, these types of houses are what’s “IN” that’s why their looks are just the same. I hope we can have one of those Capiz windows again in our future house construction.

Hinder - Lips of an Angel

Honey why you calling me so late?
It's kinda hard to talk right now.
Honey why are you crying? Is everything okay?
I gotta whisper 'cause I can't be too loud

Well, my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

It's funny that you're calling me tonight
And, yes, I've dreamt of you too
And does he know you're talking to me
Will it start a fight
No I don't think she has a clue

Well my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

Honey why you calling me so late?

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Dekaron Incar Magician’s First Five Armor Sets

After three days of playing Dekaron as an Incar Magician, our character reached level 45. Not too high tough, because my brother and I weren’t that serious in leveling up. But at least she was able to wear 5 sets of armors!

Default Armor Set

Breath Armor Set - Level 2

Muse Armor Set - Level 14

Minerva Armor Set - Level 27

Supia Armor Set - Level 40

We realized how powerful a magician can be. Even in her low levels, she can annihilate mobs in a single blow. Since we now have a “new pet,” I guess I’ll take a break from my other Facebook games. I will even refrain from opening my Facebook account from now on so that I won’t be tempted to play. Hehehe!

Facebook Pet Society Fireplace

I’ve made a cozy spot for reading or just sipping coffee for my pet in Pet Society (Wahahaha! As if pets could read!). Since I live in a tropical country, majority of the household here rarely have a fireplace. So I decided to have one, at least in my virtual world! Again, thanks to Ashley for the gifts! ♥♥♥ xoxo ♥♥♥

Dekaron Incar Magician

We have a long vacation this week, it means more holidays and more time to spend with my family. My brother and I decided to make a new character in Dekaron Online, which is the Incar Magician.

The Mage is the basic sorcerer class of Dekaron. They are capable of using magical spells such as Fire, Ice and Lightning. They have strong AOE (Area of Effect) damage and probably the strongest damage dealers in the game.






This characters is so lucky, we already have a Segnale (The Healer) to help her level up faster. With the (3-day) 20% increase experience amulet, our mage have a higher chance of getting to at least level 40 within the next three days. I haven’t played this game for a long time and watching my brother play made me more excited. I just love times like these. My brother and I would play the game and I‘ll just sit beside him and coach the game. It’s pretty exciting because even though I’m not playing, I can never replace this memory of bonding together. We always create strategies and techniques for our characters. Sometimes he would joke about buying a new laptop so that we can play online together. Maybe a new laptop will finally be in our next “To Buy” list!

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The Lake House (2006)

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How to Make Soap Bubbles

Do you still remember those days when Gumamela (Hibiscus) flowers are used to make soap bubbles to last longer? I have a neighbor with Gumamela plants and playmates would often pick some from her garden. Every afternoon at about 4pm, we would meet up on our front gate. My siblings and I were almost always assigned to bring the used tins cans/containers and detergent powder, while our other playmates bring the water, “walis tingting” (broomsticks) and the Gumamela flowers. For those how to make raw bubbles, here’s how:

1. Crush the Gumamela flowers using stones.

2. Pour the water on the tin can or any container.

3. Mix the detergent powder with the water and stir thoroughly.

4. Add the crushed Gumamela flowers on the water and detergent mixture. Stir thoroughly.

5. Make use of the “walis tingting” (broomstick) to create a loop for the soap bubbles. Then dip the “walis tingting” on the mixture and start the fun blowing bubbles!

Too bad younger people nowadays aren’t used to this raw soap bubble making thing. I think one can buy these ready made soap bubble containers from the local market at a reasonably low price of Php 10.00 per piece.


What I like when making the soap bubbles is the “process” of making it from scratch which makes it more memorable for the whole group. But acquiring the soap bubbles whether from scratch or buying it from the market, nothing beats the fun of enjoying it with friends!

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Facebook Sorority Life New Look

I just started playing Sorority Life a few days ago, and now they have a new look. It’s more sophisticated and user-friendly than before. I love the icons’ glam outfits. Too bad those clothes were not purchasable in the game.

Farm Town Labyrinth

I reached level 28 a couple days ago and I noticed I haven’t remodeled my farm for a long time. I’m getting bored with the look of my farm that’s why I realized to make a major one. I really love this movie when I was still young, The Labyrinth by Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. That’s why I decided to make one.


I googled some labyrinth images and I used it to create one for my farm. It wasn’t an easy task, considering I have to delete my old farm and transfer all the trees one by one, not to mention I have a really big farm lot. I also have to count the distances between the ledges. It took me almost 5 hours before I was able to finish my masterpiece. It wasn’t really that perfect, but for me, it was enough. Even though I won’t be able to have my “real labyrinth” at least now I have one in Farm Town!

Farewell, President Corazon Aquino

Yesterday was declared a holiday due to President Cory Aquino’s funeral. My family decided to stay at home and watch the funeral on the television. I can really feel how the Filipinos love Cory. Her funeral was like that of Michael Jackson’s. Everyone went to the streets and gave tribute to our beloved President. I can’t express exactly how I feel while watching the live telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2. I couldn’t imagine how moving it could have been for those people who went there and waited along the streets for so many hours without food and water. Not to mention those who walked from Manila Cathedral to Manila Memorial Park. It has indeed become a significant part of our Philippine History.

I may not be there to witness that memorable event personally, but that day made me become proud to be a Filipino. Thank you for the democracy and the freedom, President Cory. It made us realize how important and valorous yellow is. I hope one day, someone will stand up for the Filipinos again and continue the things you left for us. We love you, President Cory.

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Facebook Sorority Life

I started playing Sorority Life in Facebook yesterday. I told myself I will not play this game because of the attacking and slapping between members to gain a level. I find it as a “bad” way to socialize with other people. But then I got addicted to it as I played it. I discovered you don’t have to attack other members to gain a level.



There are games and social events I can organize and I reached level 12 on the first day. I increased my energy every time I gain a level so I can perform more activities. I also started adding other Facebook members in order to grow my house. The more sisters I have, the more powerful I can be and I can win more fights. Right now, I will concentrate on growing my house and organizing more social events.

It’s Over Now

I have been nursing this problem for more than two years now. Actually, I slept at 5:00 am because I was so excited for 1:00 pm to come. Today was our transaction day. Fortunately everything went on smoothly. I was happy and sad at the same time, it has been my problem for a long time and now it’s gone. It was something I wanted to hold on to as long as I can, but I guess I have to let go of it. Maybe it was not meant to be mine. Now I’m back to zero and I have to start all over again. This time I have to make things right.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

My sister and I decided to go to the mall today to unwind. After shopping for clothes and shoes, we watched Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. The movie started a few weeks ago that’s why the movie theater wasn’t full and a lot of seats were vacant. I wasn’t able to read the book that’s why I have no idea what’s going to happen next. I really love Harry Potter movies because of the scenes and costumes were so amazing. Sometimes I’m wondering how someone could imagine that magical place and the people/cast were also magnificent. I noticed this movie was a love story and only few magic/fight scenes. I couldn’t believe Dumbledore died! I hope Harry did some hocus pocus magic so that Dumbledore won’t fall down drastically. But then everything must have happened so fast and Harry was still in awe, he wasn’t able to think straight. I almost cried because I believe Dumbledore was the greatest wizard of all time, and now that he’s gone, who else could ever replace him? I wish I just waited for this movie to come out in the video. I felt spending Php160.00 on this movie was not worth it.