Yehey! it’s camping time. Last monday Gabi and Bam2x was very excited because their long awaited Parthfinder Camporee is now packed and ready to go. They can’t even sleep the night before monday because they need to wake up early and they might forgot some things before they go.

So, we told them to sleep early and don’t worry about their things because we will be the one to prepare it…(you know, parents thingy). Below are some pictures taken before they go 5am in the morning of monday…watch out for more pictures and stories as they return…

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Hello guy’s, it’s been a long while since our new post here sa Bahaynibato.com. Thanks for always checking us out on what’s going on dito sa bahay namin. Well, I just want to share another blessings that God gave us, not to boast but to always look at Him as the provider.

This thing has been prayerfully asked and researched if this is really what we really need. It takes a year before it finally come true, it’s a bike.

Rice and I always debates before we move on to the next level, meaning we discuss things that we want to buy if its really a need or a just a want. So we talked about it for a year or so..haha.. do we really need it? what does your friends say about having this ride? Is it really dangerous? brand new or second hand? do you already have a license? what if and what’s the? etc. etc. blah blah blah. Also what brand are we going to get. It should be less gas consumption, lesser maintenance, and best of all the concern is budget. So we canvassed for brand new and seconds. We visit Motortrade and other stores for the price and check which is better. Sometimes “nahiya” na kami kasi puro tanong na lang ng tanong, kala tuloy walang kaming pambili. more…

This is my new ride and it’s a 2008 Yamaha Sniper 135. I bought this just last June 28 though it’s not brand new but it’s in excellent condition. Here’s the specifications and pics.

• original stock engine
• Original X1R rear disc brake kit
• X1R rear set
• Carbon Fiber HGM pipe
• Original Color Black Flaring
• Super Bright LED park light
• H.I.D (battery drainer..haha)
• Alarm System (w/ remote automatic start)
• Air horn
• Big Disc Racing Boy
• Brake & Clutch Lever racing Boy
• Bar end Racing Boy
• Shock stabilizer Racing Boy
• All Screw are STAINLESS more…

We were supposed to leave early in the morning to go to Mag-Aso Falls. But due to the heavy rainfall the previous night until early this morning, we were having second thoughts if we will still be going or not. Also, we still have some problem on who will be driving the second vehicle. Because Manang Sha was not feeling well at that time so it will be Manong Eman who will drive the Revo. If this will be the case, not everyone will be able come. Then we were told that Manang Ome will be driving the Revo, so Manong Eman can drive his Carry. At least with this arrangement, more people could come.

The drive to our destination was a bit scary. The road is slippery, and we thought that the Carry couldn’t ‘”carry” us through the steep roads up the mountains. But thank God, we arrived there safely.

Below are some of the pictures we have taken from that place. We could have taken more if time permits us. But we stayed there for just 2 hours because we have to go leave early for our flight back to Manila.
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We arrived a little after 9am at the church. For the second time now, we were not able to hear Gabi and Bambam sing the Victory in Jesus (the first time was during AY program and we have to be in Cuneta Astrodome for Jimer’s singing group will sing in the SAM Anniversary). So I am expecting for some serious talks from the two girls for this.

When I went inside the church, I thought that it becomes smaller. Because I have the impression that it was bigger since the last time I went there which was around more than 12 years ago. One by one familiar faces approached us, but besides the relatives and the Jucal’s, I do not remember the others.
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Our plane landed at around 10:08am in Silay City airport.  At last! After 12 years, I stepped again on the land where I was born.

This family trip is not planned.  Well you couldn’t say technically a family trip since the girls with Rabin and nanay were already in Himamaylan since Wednesday, Jimer is in Iloilo finishing some work and I was in Manila.  Due to the demands of living a normal life, we have to give up the opportunity of traveling together and spending more vacation time.  I was able to get permission for leave of absence for today only, that’s why I was the last to leave Manila.

Uncle Asher, Auntie Diding and Manong Alpha with Brix met me at the airport.  Since I will be meeting Jimer in Bacolod, I waited for him at SM Bacolod but the problem is, we do not know when he will be finished.  So from  12 noon I wandered inside the mall, and was surprised that I’ve been familiar with its every nook and corner.  Well who wouldn’t be if you have nothing to do for almost 8 hours! more…

I woke before my alarm rings and rose up immediately, skipping my habit of lying-in for a few more minutes.  I readied myself  to go to work, and thought of having my breakfast at the office instead of in the house.  We were out of the house by 6:45am and was lucky enough to catch a jeepney ride going to LRT the soonest.  Just in time, I thought because when we boarded the train, my clock says its just 7:15am, so this means that we’ll arrive early eventhough there’s a heavy traffic in Pasong Tamo.  I was thinking of having a very heavy breakfast, maybe in Jollibee, McDo or in our canteen.  Anyways, the point is, I will have my breakfast no matter where. more…

Gabi was very excited in going to school camp last Feb 5-8.  Although being in the fourth grade is not required to go to camp, they were allowed so that they have a little experience of what to look forward to when it will be their “official” camping.  I was having second thoughts in allowing her, because this would be the first time that she’ll be away from us, away from her family’s care and support.  I couldn’t imagine what she’ll do there, to organize her things and herself in the first place.  I kept reminding, her hair is still being combed and styled by either me or her lola nanay, so how can she manage her life without us by her side? So after this, she put a brave front, doing almost anything which concerns her and try to hopelessly appear independent as much as possible.

With fingers crossed, we let her ride the bus that early Feb. 5 morning.  We gave her last minute reminders on what she should do when in a camp and to mind all her things, especially her tent and her sleeping bag.  That no matter what happened, don’t forget to brush her teeth before going to bed at night and wash her face, hands, feet and her “thing” if she can’t take a bath at night.  I know that the teachers are all there to take care of the children, but I am sure it will gonna be a bumpy ride.

We all have our ups and downs, trials in our life that sometimes we almost want to give in. But I myself treat this as a source of my spiritual power to strengthen my faith to Him and always hold on to His promises. Eversince, every time  I come to Him, He never fails me. Tried and tested my friends so don’t forget Him.

I want to share this words to you from Haven Today:

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).
Scripture Focus: Isaiah 41:1-14

Who of us doesn’t need strength in this life? Many are the days in the day care center that I have in my home when I just pray I can make it to nap time and rest.

Life gets so busy for most of us. Our jobs and hectic schedules keep us on the go long before sun up and beyond sun down. We are in daily need of strength.

There are things which test us and try us, and we find that in our own strength we are unable to go on. God promises to give us that strength and to help us.

Is God challenging you with a difficult job or task? He will strengthen you for it.

Do you have ongoing health problems? His promise is for you, too.

Are you a caregiver for an elderly family member? Special strength is yours. No matter what God calls us to do, He gives strength for the task.

I worried about keeping up with the college kids on a tour to Israel, but God saw me through the long journey and carried me on His blessings each day.

Insight: God never gives us a task but that He gives us the strength to get it done.

I had a very busy day last Friday, Jan. 30, and practically out of the house the whole day.  When I arrived in the afternoon and checked my YM, there are several offline buzzes from Len-Len Libante, one of my barkadas.  As I was replying to her, I’ve received a call from Samuel.  He told me to check if the text message he received is confirmed re another barkada, Jeannette, that something bad happened to her.  I was really shocked and could not think of anyone to confirm the message since Pot is out of the country at that time.  As I was saying my silent prayer for Jeannette, I tried to contact Mhelo,  and she confirmed that our friend passed away but the reason is still not clear since they haven’t talked with any of her (Jennette’s) family members yet.  With this, I couldn’t hold my emotions any longer and Mhelo and I were both crying over the phone remembering our friend.  We decided to meet at the church before we go to Jennette’s house for the wake.  more…