My Classical Guitar

My husband learned how to play the guitar when he was in his grade school years. He is into blues-rock type of guitar playing today, but he managed to learn playing with a classical guitar. At nine years old, his small fingers could barely make the notes of a chord ring because of the guitar’s enormously wide fret board and a super thick neck. I guess it was really a good training because shifting to steel-string guitars made his guitar playing more comfortable.

I started learning how to play the guitar when I was already in college. I bought my first classical guitar that looks like a yamaha c40. Although it cannot beat Yamaha’s superb tonal quality, I am still thankful because through it I was able to learn how to play the guitar.

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Saturday 9: Home

1. Do you live close to where you grew up? Why? 
Yes. Because I just feel comfortable living here.
 2. Have you ever been so angry that you almost lost control? 
Almost.
 3. Are you a fan of a musical act that slightly embarrasses you?
Nope!
4. Is there a movie that always makes you cry?
There are a lot actually...   the recent movie I've watched was a Bollywood film entitled "Every Child is Special"
5. Who is the most famous person that you've met?
My husband.
6. Before you leave your home, what must you have?
House keys.
7. What do you miss the most about being a kid?
Playing and being everyone's friend.
8. Tell us about a passion of yours that your readers would not expect.
I don't know... 
9. At what age do you think you'd be to think, “I've had a great run”?
40.... that would be 10 years from now.

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Help in Times of Need

It’s been one month since the flood happened in our city but until now people are still talking about the things that had happened to them during the tragedy. I can still recall the scene after the flood subsided. People were running to and fro and everyone else looked shocked about what happened. Rescuers came and the government provided roadside assistance plan to motorist who were stranded in the flood or even got their vehicles carried away by the flood waters. There were courageous individuals who willingly serve to rescue others in that time of need and many private institutions came to give food and clothing to the flood victims. Everyone came to help our city rise from its fall. Until now, a lot of individuals are still sending help for our city. God bless their generosity!

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My Coca-Cola Yoyo

When I was 12 years old, I joined a drawing contest sponsored by Coca-Cola Company. It was joined by all grade school students in the country. I was the one chosen to represent our school and I was happy for the opportunity to join a nationwide drawing contest. 

 I didn’t win in the contest but I was so happy to receive a consolation prize. My prize was a Coca-Cola yoyo. Playing yoyo was popular during that time so I was happy with my contest prize. Most people at that time have duncan yoyos but I am already satisfied and very much happy with my Coca-Cola yoyo. Beginning that day, I started to learn how to play yoyo but I couldn't master any tricks and loops. LOL!

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Yummy Sunday # 125: Sizzling Seafood in a Barbie

Hello everyone, Yummy Sunday is hosted here because my Perfectly Blended blog is having 403 error. I hope it will be fixed the soonest.

Anyway, here's a Sizzling Seafood in a Barbie from Sentro Restaurant here in Cagayan de Oro City. It's a combination of grilled squid balls and fish balls.

Happy Yummy Sunday everyone!

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Locating the Houses

I am currently involved in helping those people who are affected by the flood. My task is to assess the houses of the flood victims and will have to find out what are the things they need so we can help them build their houses again. We are helping those people who really don’t have the resources to build a simple hut. 

 I find my task enjoyable because I find it a great joy to be a blessing to others. I am also thankful because my husband helps me and he is the one who drives for me to the houses of the flood victims. The only challenging part in my task is locating the houses. I am not good in directions and it’s difficult to locate the houses because we don’t have tom tom GPS systems here in the Philippines. The people that I met on the streets are the one who helped find the exact location. It takes time though but at least I get to accomplish my task because of their help.

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Spongebob and the Flood Victims

We gave joy to the children who are flood victims in Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City by bringing them a mascot in one of our gift giving activity. The kids were very happy when they saw Spongebob. 

Even their parents were very happy too! Can you see their smiles?

The kids didn't missed their chance to have a photo opp with Spongebob.

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Money Transfers and Online Transactions

In today’s high tech society, sending payments and even cash donations is as easy as 1-2-3! In just a simple touch in the computer, all the money is sent immediately to a loved one or to the specified recipient. Recently, our city has experienced a calamity and many individuals and institutions send some help through cash donations. I believe all the bank’s money transfer systems has been established and organized, rules has been set just like ach rules, to ensure smooth and safety transactions of the donations and help.

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Where to Send Cash Donations for the Flood Victims in Cagayan de Oro City

When Cagayan de Oro city was flooded due to Typhoon Sendong (Washi), I was happy to know that a lot of people responded to help the flood victims. Some immediately sent help like used clothings, relief goods and some sent cash donations. Until now, volunteers and other NGO’s are still mobilizing to bring in help in Cagayan de Oro. 

 If you want to send cash donations to a direct individual that you like to send help with, ask his/her bank account or PayPal account or send it through a money transfer or a payment system addressed to the individual’s name. 

 If you want to send cash donations for the flood victims in Cagayan de Oro especially for those individuals who are sick with leptospirosis, you can send your donations through the following organizations: 

• Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan Account Name: Xavier University Account Number: 9331-0133-63 BPI CDO Branch 

•  Any Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshops (Nationwide)

•  DSWD Cash Donations – Landbank of the Philippines Acct. No. 3122-1011-84 DSWD Dollar Donations – Landbank of the Philippines Acct. No. 3124-0055-81 Kindly inquire at DSWD Field Office 10 Masterson Avenue, Upper Carmen Cagayan de Oro City. Tel No. (088)-8134 c/o Manny Borres 
• GMA Kapuso Foundation - UCPB: Peso Savings Account Name: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. Account Number:115-184777-2 or 160-111277-7 Dollar Savings Account Name: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. Account Number: 01-115-301177-9 or 01-160-300427-6 Metrobank: Peso Savings Account Name: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. Account Number: 3-098-51034-7 Dollar Savings Account Name:GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. Account Number:2-098-00244-2 Code: MBTC PH MM
• BLESS CDO - Acct. Name: CDO-MPIA China Bank-JR Borja St. CDOC, Account no. 178-1025510

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