Itchy [Photo Hunt]

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It was about 4 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon when I noticed people waiting in line at a street corner in Vigan.  At first, I thought they were lined up for a lotto outlet...then I noticed the pink sign.  They were waiting in line to buy pan de sal, the most popular bread in the Philippines, for an afternoon snack.  It is unusual to see customers lining up to buy bread---Mulawin Pandesal must be very popular around here.  The girl in pink looks itchy to get her hands on the freshly baked pan de sal.


A photo of pan de sal here.

Posted for Photo-Hunt

Good Morning, sunrise! [SWF]

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I couldn't remember why I woke up early on this particular morning.  But I remember my anticipation to take Fritz on his morning walk.  We weathered a couple of storms these past few weeks and the drab, cheerless rainy mornings start to wear me down.  When I took a peek from behind the curtain, dark clouds concealed the sunrise and I almost went back to sleep.

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A few seconds later, the sun broke out from the gloomy clouds and burst into view.  This is the sunrise from my bedroom window as it radiates happiness.

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Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. 

-- Groucho Marx

Posted for Sky-watch Friday

Anything Shrimps

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When ordering food, my motto has always been "anything shrimp is good".  My family and I love shrimps in any form and it tastes soooo good no matter how we eat it---raw, fried, sauteed, breaded, steamed, boiled, roasted and grilled.  

This shrimp dish from Mey Lin is originally listed in the menu as "squid with special sauce".  But when the waiter said shrimp is an option I opted for shrimp.  I couldn't figure out what's in the "special sauce" but it was spiced just right with dried chili peppers and bay leaves.  I loved the crunch of radish and whole peanuts.  A succulent shrimp dish I'd like to return to.

Posted for Food Trip Friday and Food Friday

Liquid [Likido]

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Pagbigyan mo muna ako.  Katulad ng aking 4-year old na pamangkin, naaaliw ako manood ng iba't-ibang kulay ng tubig na patalon-talon at sumasayaw sa kanta ni Lady Gaga.  Bawat palit ng kulay at galaw, dapat makuhanan ng litrato.  Tuwang-tuwa si YanYan, ayaw ng umuwi.:p

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Tubig---pinakamahalagang likido at sentro ng buhay.  Likas yata sa tao ang maakit sa kahit anumang porma at kilos ng tubig.  Hindi nga ba nakakabighani ang hampas ng alon sa dalampasigan, ang dumadagundong na tubig sa talon, ang batis na tahimik na dumadaloy, ang walang-patid na agos ng ilog at patak ng ulan?  

At alam natin pareho na ang pagmumuni-muni at ang tubig ay laging pinagtatagpo ng tadhana.

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Indulge me, please.  Like my 4-year old nephew, I am one of those who is mesmerized by this colorful  fountain dancing to the tune of Lady Gaga. I was as spellbound as this little boy at every color, at every movement.  He was having so much fun, he didn't want to go home.:p

Water---the most essential liquid and hub of life.  I believe that we have this innate attraction to any movement and form of water.  Aren't you fascinated at the waves that crash to the shore,  at the thundering waterfalls, at the quiet stream, at the never-ending movement of the river and at every drop of rain?  And we both know that reflection and water are always destined to meet.

More refreshing liquids at Litratong Pinoy

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For Thursday Two Questions - you are invited to join and answer these questions:

1.  What are the things that mesmerize you?

2.  When was the last time someone or something held you spellbound?

Fountains at Eastwood Mall @ mirandablue

Lost [Watery & Outdoor Wednesday]

 Caramoan @ mirandablue

It is good to feel lost... because it proves you have a navigational sense of where "Home" is.  You know that a place that feels like being found exists.  And maybe your current location isn't that place but, Hallelujah, that unsettled, uneasy feeling of lost-ness just brought you closer to it.  ~Erika Harris

Posted for Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday