what do we really need for christmas?

Hi bloggers! Celebrating CHRISTmas was very memorable to all of us..I wasn't able to post new entry few weeks ago because of my busy schedule with my family. Also because of the out of town trip with my friend in Tagaytay ;) That's very awesome to spent to their house! Anyway, go back to my topic..Have you ever think or ask to yourself this question? "What do I really need for CHRISTmas?" Maybe some of might think of this but others not.

These are the things that we really need..

We need holy time, a sense of life's deeper meaning, to devote time to pray together, mend ways and forgive and forget as God gave for us. We need space for seeing life as it is, for seeing the millions of people in the world who are starving to death because of extremely poverty and those victims of calamities and the millions who are dying of simple diseases. Ultimately, we need the CHRIST of CHRISTmas and renewal of our inner being. We need to hear and receive the message of Christmas, that God has entered the human arena to dwell with us, that His presence is consequently here and available to us now, that we are not alone, spinning out our destinies..., and that all our days are spent before God who poured all that He was and is and will be through His one and only Son. We need to surrender our lives to Christ, who is the real Gift of Christmas. What I mean is, I am talking about all of us. That is the way it ought to be for us at Christmas. Jesus Christ is our precious inheritance; our joy and peace.

My prayer is that in all the frenzy and noise of the season, may God help us to find our way home; and having found it, let us never lose it. Through Christ, who was born to show us the way. A blessed CHRISTmas day to all of you ;)

lovingyousomuch,
ninz ♥♥

MARINDUQUE

Hi bloggers! After few days of spending in my province, I'm here again in manila. I spent 3 nights and 4 days there with my parents and my sis. I was so excited when we got there at 2 a.m in the morning, I just said to myself "I can't imagine, I'm here again after 2 years." I couldn't explain the happiness I felt. I spent my time in taking of photos of the beautiful spots there, visiting my relatives, walking and smelling the fresh air in the seashore every morning, and exploring everything in that place. My cousin and I travelled around balanacan; we went to the peak of the church to see the whole spot; we sauntered to the sea if it is low tide; we went together to the market to buy fish, seafoods, vegetables, etc. People there are very hospitable, nice and approachable. I had seen some tourists there walking and taking photos. Here are some informations about our province, MARINDUQUE. It is an agricultural province, primarily growing rice and coconuts. It is also a place for handicrafts that is now being exported to dıfferent parts of the world. It is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Boac. Marinduque lies between Tayabas Bay to the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south. It is located south and west of Quezon, east of Mindoro, and north of Romblon. Marinduque is a heart-shaped island situated about eleven miles from the main island of Luzon. It is 370 square miles making it the thirteenth largest island in the Philippine archipelago. Marinduqueños are of Tagalog origin and speak Tagalog. However, because of the island's proximity to the Visayas region, the Marinduqueño variant of Tagalog has many words that are Visayan origin and are not comprehensible to other Tagalog speakers. Traces of Bicolano can also be found in this variant. Filipino and English are also well understood. Actually, 1 day is not enough to travel this place.

Their are many things to see and do on this relatively sleepy island, in the heart of the Philippines. Famed tourist destinations to see are the Bathala Caves (Santa Cruz), the Tawi-Tawi Falls (Santa Cruz), White Beach (Poctoy), Tres Reyes Marine Sanctuary (Tres Reyes Islands) and the Sulfar Spings, (Santa Cruz.). If you need directions or how to reach these destinations, asking the locals is the best thing to do. Generally, most marinduqueno’s know these destinations, and if they don’t, they will more than likely ask around to find out the information for you. If all else fails, the Jeepney drivers are best when it comes to these tourist destinations.

The Tres Reyes Marine Sanctuary is arguebly the best spot for diving, and one of the must-see places of Marinduque. The area is located at the south-western part of the island province, consisting of the three (3) islets of Gaspar, Melchor and Baltazar. Skin and scuba diving is the best outdoor activity on this sanctuary. In between the first islet of Gaspar and the mainland, a sunken Chinese commercial junk of the Sung and Chang Dynasty was discovered. Recovered by a joint team of National Museum and private foreign salvage group were numerous porcelain plates, jars, skillets and others.On the third islet of Baltazar, is an underwater cave on its eastern part 60 to 90 feet deep. Wall drift diving is at its best early in the morning where variety of coral and some pelagic fishes would be clearly visible.. Occasional schools of hammerhead sharks pass the western depths of the islets. An American built lighthouse still stands and still working on the center of the islet.

** the rest of photos are here: http://xxoocutie.multiply.com/photos/album/145/weLcome_to_Marinduque

lovingyousomuch
ninz ♥♥