From Lovers to Bestfriends

Saying goes, we're better off as friends. and yes, for more than 1pyesrs, I can say that our friendship is cooler than the coolest. He would bum around with me during my offs and free time. We would stroll even in the wee hours. I would hug him tight and smell his perfume. I would either appreciate the smell or would tell him to change it incase I don't like the smell. We would dine out together. We would drink till we oppss till I get drunk. Most of the times he'd pay for our meals and drinks, In return, I would give him the bestest stories and juiciest tsismis in town.

Food Lovers :)

Cheers to the friendship! :)

We would talk about obscure movies and talk about the silliest things.

We share songs we love, we would share stories about our lovelife, he never get tired hearing my undying love to someone, or how my relationship with someone went sour. He would share how things goes  with him and a new girl,  he  would tell me  his unrequited love for a certain girl, we knows each other little secrets and we will just laugh about our stupidity, about my bitchiness and me being a bratt. We will burst into laughter.

He would remember every single details about us, the date and time and place and the people around us when I say YES to him, even the color of our shirt and yeah almost everything!

I would tease him that maybe he still loves me; he would tease back the same thing. and as usual, we will burst into laughter. We always had a good time together. I still have Bashie with me, the cute almost life size  stuff toy he gave me. 

For whatever reasons, everytime he came from an out of the province escapade, I always got hershey's kisses from him. In return, I will give him the sweetest thank you at may kasama pang Hug!:) 

I would buy him perfumes, he would love it and would use it on his next date to who ever .haha  We would talk about Politics, we would talk about our personal plans, most of the time we are each other personal dairies/journals.

I would critic the girls he likes, and he would end up being sour with the girl.haha He would critic the guy that’s on my “flavor of the month” then I would end up being sour with the guy.hehe He would date girls, the girls would get jealous about me, he would end up being Basted. HAHA

We enchange texts messages almost everyday, from quotes (that we believe sapul sa  amin.haha!) to goodmorning and goodnight text messages.

We send lyrics messages, lyrics from the songs we like. We are music lovers.

When he’s brokenhearted, he would flood me with texts messages about what he feels and we would talk about it until the sun peeps over the clouds. We would laugh about it. ;)

The best thing about Him?  I can call him whenever I am in trouble and rest assured that he will be there for me no matter what. 

He make it easier when life gets hard :)

Our North traveL 

We travel together; and there are zillions of places still that we need to tick off from our travel bucket lists. we are in love with different places, with new environment. Traveling together has been such a catalyst in creating an amazing and unique bond that only we can share with each other due to the things we have seen, explored and experienced together while seeing the world.


We would stayed up until past midnight and I would even give him a kiss and a million hugs! We are our comfort zone.

Sex was the only thing we haven't done.

We may not be the best lovers then,but we are the best of friends today.

he maybe the corniest joker in town, but he can make me laugh bigtime with those jokes :)

Happy 29th birthday, Baba!

All the Love,

Yannah

                                                 

Lucban, Quezon (Pahiyas Festival)

Pahiyas Festival is one of the most colorful festivals in the Philippines, it is held every May 15th in Lucban, Quezon, in honor of the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador. Its' also their way of showcasing the town's abundant harvest by displaying colorful rice wafers (kiping), fruits, vegetables and handicrafts adorning every house participating in the festival.

 It's fun to see and yeah join  the colorful and lovely marching band :)

Last wednesday I was able to catch the 6AM Bus (Lucena Lines). It took me  almost 4Hours from Manila to Lucena Grand terminal. Upon reaching Lucena Grand Central Terminal, I boarded a Lucban bound jeepney or mini bus. It’s just around 45 minute ride from the grand terminal.                             

Finally! Welcome  Lucban! :)                

Tricycles and jeepneys are not allowed inside  the town, so you need to walk from the welcome sign going to the town proper where the church and the street adorned with kiping are located. Here's a photo essay of my Pahiyas Festival in Lucban: 

Lunch @ Mustiolas

A must-try once in Lucban . their Longanissa :)

fusion of Filipino-Spanish ambiance

Street bands performing and chanting while people dance on the street.

(still wondering if  wowie and  ate belle's with us, im sure wowie will jam and dance with these local band. )

While waiting for the Grand Parade, kaloy and I decided to have some cold-beer @ Cafe San Luis.

@ Cafe San Luis

Chill time :)

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Truly Pahiyas is the most colorful festival!  Time  for us to check  the  street   adorned  with beautiful and colorful decors!

flowers, chandelier,disco balls --kiping galore!

Ang kulay ng buhay! :)

          

The Pahiyas Procession Map changes every year to give every Lucban household a chance to participate and decorate their houses and win cash and other prizes. This years Pahiyas procession pass through Regidor St., the stretch with the most beautifully decorated houses, more popularly known as Dalahican.

Arangya kiping of different  sizes and colors

Just amazed with these unknown fruit/veggies/plant.haha

Patron of Farmers, San Isidro Labrador

inlove with vibrant colors!

 

Sponsored by: Jolibee  :)

houses serve as a photo wall and can be  a perfect backdrop for your next Facebook profile pic :)

The famous Kiping, which are adorn and strung together to form all sorts of shapes, add    colors and vibrant in the  decoration. from chandelier called "ARANGYA" to huge flowers. Kiping is made from ground rice flour, shaped on leaf forms and colored in radiant red, fuschia, yellow, green and other bright shades.

Arangya or chandelier kiping

Decorated house :)

thanksgiving to San Isidro Labrador 

these yellow kiping caught my attention, so cooL :)

Sponsored by: San Miguel Brewery :)

 When kiping catches the light of the sun it turns into a veritable cascades of color.

Kiping Fever all over Lucban! :)

Kiping is not just for decorating, Kiping is edible. you need to sprinkle sugar or salt for flavor. Some locals sell fried kiping for P10.   

                                           

I personally love  the church! Amazingly beautiful outside with vibrant ambiance inside.

All smile for me! i love my backdrop! Old-churches rocks!

Relaxing  ambiance inside the church

i love those small plants peeping trough the cracks of the church :)

Sayin' Thank You for a bountiful harvest and in honor of the patron saint of farmers

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Different balloons also add colorful texture to the festival.

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Hats of different colors and designs are all over the place. price ranges from P100-120, you can get one to use  while walking around lucban or bring it home as pasalubong.

Kaloy: bumili ka din, para mas ma feel mo ang pahiyas.  

(with or w/o the Hat, damang'dama ko ang Pahiyas!)

 Before leaving  Lucban, don't forget to buy some pasalubongs.

 Ofcourse Lucban longganisa top the list! then there's Pancit HabHab of Lucban.

 Kaloy shown here checking some hat and beads as pasalubongs :)

I've got Longganisa, Ube halaya, Pancit, Hat and shirts :)

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Ohh lemme tell you this, before heading to Pahiyas festival, make sure to wear your most comfortable (and colorful) outfit and put ut on your most comfortable walking shoes or sandals. walkathon galore ang peg sa pahiyas pramis! :) and ofcourse Bring your camera! As i've said, it is  one of the most colorful festivals in the country,so don't miss to take picture and  make those vibrant colors of  Kiping as your  backdrop.  :)

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The colorful kipings, the century-old church and the vibe in Lucban just make me want to come back again. :)

How to get to  Lucban :
From Manila, take a Lucena bound bus. There are buses that has daily trips to Lucena City, located along Buendia-Taft, Pasay-EDSA, EDSA-Kamuning in Quezon City, and Araneta Center in Cubao. Upon reaching Lucena Grand Central Terminal, take a Lucban bound jeepney or mini bus. It’s just around 45 minute ride from the grand terminal.

XOXO

manila-lucena bus(lucena lines) -  P218

lucena-lucban jeep/minibus - P30

Lunch @ Mustiolas - free! (thanks kaloy!haha)

  snacks/beer @cafe sanluis -  P355

 hat - P100

3-thsirts -  P500

pancit - P45/half kilo

longanissa - P70/dozen

 5-ube halaya - P100

jeep lucban-lucena - P30

dinner @jolibee - P100 (the rest libre ni kaloy.haha)

lucena-manila bus - P218

Credit to Karlo for the photos. https://www.facebook.com/karloandrew.ramos

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Still a YES to CS

Some may say it's because blood is thicker than water, that it's no doubt  my vote is for him 'coz he's my fathers cousin, my uncle, kamag'anak so on.. 

But with all the things he had given to the people of Catanduanes, which we can see trough his projects standing tall and proud: roads, multi-purpose bldgs and all, will you still have a second thoughts shading that circle before his name?

Think about being hardworking and passionate about serving.

ilove CS Multi-purpose Blgds;  Virac Plaza covered court; Road going Caramoran

Why Sarmiento?

Because he is a man of vision and we have seen his vision come to life even before he's still a vice-governor.
                
'coz unlike others, he was the only one to recognize that the only way to accomplish change is to start from within. That Catandunganons should be ambitious enough to reach greater heights and be assertive enough to materialize those ambitions.
Think about reality.

From CSC to CSU

'coz unlike others, he doesn't play on the shades of gray. With him it's only a matter of whether he's against it or for it. when the choices are only a matter of YES or NO there shouldn't be an answer of NO COMMENT or silence.he has the backbone to make a stand.

I may not always agree with his opinions on some issues, like Issue about RH Bill, im a pro, He's anti.  but nothing can stop me from voting and endorsing Cesar Sarmiento for Congressman.  

Think about the strength of character, may paninindigan.

Congressman CS

unlike others, he hasn't given hazy mumbling speeches to please the crowd. no sugar coating, no sweet talks or whatever. He just knows what he wants so he simply gives nothing but his piece of mind. Direct to the point. no blah blah.
Think about the political will.

Because unlike others, he has been at the front line of every disaster that stroked our province, he has always been there when his fellowmen need him. Medical mission, feeding programs, tree planting and so on..name it. :)
think about real empathy to the people and to the environment.     

for a greener catanduanes

feeding and tree palnting with CNHS-SSG

Distribution of BP Apparatus

What do I get for doing this? I mean, for voting and campaigning for him?  unlike his campaign team et al who are being paid just to campaign for him, iL get nothing monetarily, Nothing at all. Just an inner sense of victory, honor  and peace of mind that Catanduanes will be in good hands. :D


IMAGINE, WHAT MORE HE COULD DO TO THE PROVINCE WHEN HE CAN BE GIVEN ANOTHER 3YRS IN CONGRESS? :D

Let's Color our Province Green :)

Credit to: https://www.facebook.com/CatanduanesSerbihan for the photos.