The saga continues but we are almost done with our renovation project and its starts to get harder…we have made a list of all things that needs to be done, small things but still needs to be done before we formally close this project as done, finito, finished..over…ya know what I mean?!!?

So 3 buildings left to go…I need to get my numbers all set to go so that the board will know where we stand…the light is near….woohooo…

1. Kidnappers are not interested in you.

2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.

3. No one expects you to run–anywhere.

4 . People call at 9 PM and ask, “Did I wake you?”

5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.

7. Things you buy now won’t wear out.

8. You can eat dinner at 4 PM.

9. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

10. You no longer think of speed limits as challenges.

11. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.

12. You sing along with elevator music.

13. Your eyes won’t get much worse.

14. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

15. Your joints are more accurate than meteorologists at the National Weather Service.

16. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.

17. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.

18. It’s no longer a big deal when your body begins emitting strange sounds and smells.

19. You can’t remember who sent you this list .

And you notice these are all in Bold Print for your convenience.

Well, I’ve joined this, as hubby recommended it. So am looking around and trying to figure out what it does…its interesting and so for all of you that are into cyberspace and “geeky” type…check Stumble - you just might like it!!  Stumble Upon

On another note, I can’t believe its my birthday tomorrow!! Geesssh where did the time go? :S

Folks, we have cancelled this months meeting - due to unforeseen circumstances ~ so the Board has decided to cancel this meeting and make the next meeting and be sure that everyone’s agenda is clear for the that day.  We have scheduled the meeting as the last Tuesday of each month, I think its not alot to ask that we keep clear our day planner just for this months’ meeting.

Well, we are getting real close to getting our project finished and closing the loan so that we can start with the on going project of landscaping, etc… and making sure that the rules or By-Laws and Covenants are follow thru… its taken a lot of work, and slowly but surely this community will be rocking no time soon with the property value up!

Keep watching this space!

WOW!! Its’ Easter already? Time flies far to quickly these days…the last time I was here was just St Paddy’s …now its Easter… totally forgot that Friday was Good Friday…just been working working…well here it is Easter…Have a wonderful Easter and bless to all of you who comes in and read my ramblings.

Hope to hear from all of you soon…  :o)

You know I never knew the story behind the Philippine Flag, until I came across this site and learned alot! It quite interesting read and found we as filipinos been fighting for independence for along time from the Spanish Rule! Also did you know that we were under Spanish ruling for 333 yrs! That’s a long time coming for being an independent country - then we were under the US ruling, but after WWII decided to give what we always have fought for, our own independence!

Here’s an exerpt of the story behind the flag…“ The Philippine National Flag made its first public appearance at General Aguinaldo’s declaration of independence from Spain. Prior to this flag, there were several Katipunan flags and war banners and some of the revolutionary generals had their own flags, some of which stand some similarity to the present national flag. The Philippine flag was banned at certain times during the US and Japanese occupation. The exact specifications of the flag were placed down in 1936 although the blue used in the flag has long been an issue of debate amongst historians. The blue was changed to royal blue in 1998 as a compromise to the argument regarding the use of a Cuban blue, American (or navy) blue and sky blue used in previous flags.

While in forced exile abroad, one of the first tasks of the founding fathers of the aspiring new nation was the preparation of the symbols of state - a new flag and a new Philippine National anthem. They decided to have a new common flag to use in another attempt at independence. This new flag would not have the stigma of disunity of the previous war standards, and it would symbolize the common aspirations for freedom.

The design of the new flag was decided by General Emilio Aguinaldo and the other leaders after a great deal of discussion and study. The sketch was submitted to Mrs. Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo, who was living with her husband Don Felipe Agoncillo at No. 535 Morrison Hill Road, Hong Kong, where the other exiles lived. This patriotic woman was requested by General Aguinaldo to make the flag because of her skill in sewing, which she acquired from her hometown of Lipa, Batangas and her student days at the Colegio de Santa Catalina, Manila.

two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a white equilateral triangle based on the hoist side; in the center of the triangle is a yellow sun with eight primary rays (each containing three individual rays) and in each corner of the triangle is a small yellow five-pointed star.” taken from Philippine Country website - go visit as there are more details of the history of the Philippine Flag. You will find it fascinating and be appreciated of what our forefathers had to go through to be where we are today.

I just wanted to wish everyone a very HAPPY ST PADDY’S DAY!! I have a just a bit of the irish in me, we will be celebrating it with a Pint of Guinness at the finest pub here locally!! So if you are in the neighborhood, drop by and have a pint with us!!

WOW, i didn’t know that there such a big gala went on in LA for this Fil-Am award for the filipino community. I was doing some searches and found this link and started to read the news.  I wanted some news from PI as just curious as to what is happening.  I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this article about this gala and the comedian, Dolphy was pictured and wow.. it sure brought some memories going to the movies and started to wonder if the old actors/actresses that i remember are still going… yes tis been a long time, but I don’t know any of the names mentioned…guess I have been away a very long time, the only name i know of is Dolphy, I love all his films and also the actor Fernando Poe jr with  Susan Roces…guess i am old….LOL.. but check this link out and read what went on… i wished i was there to see it… Pinoy Oscars in Hollywood - well am off to bed, another day for another penny… have a great week everyone!!

Okay, my neighbor and I have started to walk around the neigborhood and we found that its really beginning to look quite nice and we just need to work on our landscaping.  Our building will the last to be painted and we can’t wait!  Walking around the area, we found that is pretty quite! Even though Rivers Ave (busy street) we can’t hear anything traffic….then we also noted that there are areas that are problematic…we have decided to do a watch…and find out who are the people coming and going in here…there are rumors that there is a “drug” den…we are going to put a stop to it and they are not owners, but tenants.

So this Friday (which is tomorrow) we will be putting up shop in front of the community entrance and writing down tags…we will let you know what the outcome is…