The Making of Sophia the Great

Batu Caves - Malaysia

2012-04-28T09:44:00.000+08:00

Batu Cave in Malaysia (April 22, 2012)

Batu cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.

Petronas Twin Towers - Kuala Lumpur

2012-04-28T09:38:00.001+08:00

At Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 21, 2012).

The Place My Dad Calls Home

2012-04-07T11:37:00.000+08:00

My Dad graduated high school from the Sisters of Mary School. Finally, I was able to visit the campus which my Dad is really proud of.

I brought my Barbie doll, Blair, during this visit. It's my Dad's gift for being of the Star Pupil.

From here, I can already see the Virgin of the Poor chapel. I often hear about it from my Dad and I'm really excited!

Inside the Virgin of the Poor chapel is Fr. Al's tomb. While in the chapel, Dad told me the story of Fr. Al. Of how great he is, of how big his heart is for the poor.

He also told me about how he was worried when my Mom was just in her 2nd month of pregnancy. They thought I'd be lost. Some of Mom's relatives even thought of having me aborted due to fear of abnormalities or physical deformations. It's because my mom underwent a surgical operation to remove a couple of impacted tooth not knowing she was already pregnant. She was of course given sedatives before the operation which may have adverse effect against pregnancy. The recuperation period took longer than usual and it was only then that her OB Gyne aunt suspected and found out after the test that she's pregnant.

There was on and off bleeding and they really got worried. On their way to hospital for check up, Dad told Mom that they must accept whatever the outcome would be. Dad prayed and asked for Fr. Al's intercession. I turned out ok. It may or may not be because of Fr. Al's interecession but I guess I owe him one. Thank you, Fr. Al!

We joined some of the students in praying. We did the Station of the Cross and I now understand how much Jusus suffered for our sins. Thank you, Jesus!

I think I want to study here, too. But the thought of staying inside the campus the whole year with only a limited annual vacation, makes me think otherwise. :-)

Star Pupil Again, I am an Achiever!

2012-03-25T07:48:00.002+08:00

During the Achiver's Day celebration yesterday, I received 9 awards, which made my Mom and Dad really proud! I was a Star Pupil again! I'm ready for Grade III!

Aside from the medal, star pupils was given a cute white care bear. I love it!

After the school event, we went to Silverio's Restaurant in Binmaley, Pangasinan for lunch. We ordered Dad's favorite Inihaw na Hito, crabs and sinigang na hipon. There's this monkey at Silverio's that really looks like my Mama Kath. LOL

Special 20-Minute Jeepney Ride

2012-03-14T09:36:00.000+08:00

My Dad usually accompanies me to school every Monday morning, before he reports to his Dagupan City office. This 20-minute jeepney ride is so special that I always look forward to Monday mornings.

Carmela, My Ala Eh Cousin

2012-03-03T09:54:00.000+08:00

Meet my cousin from Batangas. Her name is Rodina Carmela. This picture was taken a couple of years ago while waiting for our service going to Mt. Makulot View Resort.

The vaccination hurts, I deserve 3 scoops of ice cream!

2012-03-01T08:41:00.000+08:00

After my 2012 Flu Shot, My Dad treated me to Shakey's for our favorite Marble Brownie A La Mode!

Flu Shot for 2012 | Influenza Vaccine

2012-03-01T08:23:00.001+08:00

We went to my Pedia last Monday (Feb 27, 2012) for my flu shot. [Dagupan City]

The best way to prevent the flu, according to my Pedia, is by getting a flu vaccine each year. I forgot to ask if the flu shot I got would also protect me from Swine Flu.

Singapore Luge Ride

2012-02-23T22:35:00.000+08:00

This made my Dad a little nervous, but I really enjoyed my Singapore Luge ride! [June 2011]

Jurong Bird Park - Singapore

2012-02-23T22:29:00.000+08:00

Jurong Bird Park (Singapore) - June 2011

Universal Studios Singapore

2012-02-23T22:26:00.000+08:00

My Dad and I at Universal Studios in Singapore [June 2011].

Bloom, my hermit crab pet

2010-11-28T17:46:00.000+08:00

Meet Bloom, my hermit crab pet. Dad and I bought this at Mall of Asia. Photo taken at Tita Lyn's Flavored Suman stand. [November 28, 2010 - Pasay City]

Am I to be blamed?

2010-09-23T19:15:00.002+08:00

[Sept 22, 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Declamation contest at JN Montessori. I won! Made my daddy proud of me again.

My 7th Birthday

2010-09-14T21:46:00.004+08:00

[July 31, 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Celebrated my 7th birthday at Capitol Cafe in Lingayen Pangasinan.

Dream World

2010-06-27T07:56:00.000+08:00

[June 20, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand] For our 3rd day in Thailand, we went to Dream World!

Urangutan Show at Safari World

2010-06-26T07:49:00.001+08:00

[June 21, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand] We watched the monkey boxing at Safari World

The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy - Benjamin Disraeli

2010-06-25T07:38:00.002+08:00

[June 19, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand] Grand Palace Tour with mom and dad

Moving to a new school

2010-05-21T10:04:00.002+08:00

[April 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Dad and I went to JN Montessori for my entrance evaluation. I passed and Dad enrolled me right away.

Kiddy's Arts Town Again

2010-05-14T18:29:00.002+08:00

[April 2010 - Mall of Asia] After Easter Sunday Egg Hunt, we went to Mall of Asia.

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt

2010-05-13T08:04:00.003+08:00

[April 2010 - Makati Cinema Square] - Easter Sunday Egg hunt with Mom and Dad after hearing mass at Don Bosco Church Makati.

I love halo-halo!

2010-04-23T08:51:00.002+08:00

[March 31, 2010 - Makati City] At Chowking Evangelista having halo-halo with Dad.

They say to play billiards well was a sign of an ill-spent youth. My Dad begs to differ.

2010-04-22T08:42:00.000+08:00

[March 17, 2010 - Dagupan City] Dad teaching me how to play billiards.

“We learned a few words, the basics, like hello and goodbye. We learned to use chopsticks. It's not as hard as it looks.” - Casey Hamilton

2010-04-21T08:26:00.002+08:00

[March 17, 2010 - Dagupan City] My first time at Tokyo Tokyo and Dad is teaching how to use chopsticks.

Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.

2010-03-31T23:17:00.003+08:00

[March 30, 2010 - Lingayen Pangsinan] Moving up ceremony. I received an Outstanding Achiever award and four other awards!

Office Girl

2010-03-26T23:12:00.000+08:00

[Paranaque City - Dec 2009] Invaded my Dad's office and confiscated his Palm Treo 680