" Belen "

A typical depiction of the manger or simply " Belen " as we call it here.
that which symbolizes the birth of Christ and His love for us.
This display can be seen outside the Seafarer's welfare assoc. along UN ave.

On another note:
I'll be off on a trip with Pepperoni to visit the mystical architectures of Gaudi and wander the streets of Champs Elysees.
Yes, a trip to Europe sounds fun, but all the planning and Visa meet up
can be a bit overwhelming.
details which I'll post soon on my other blog : Mon Journal de Voyage when I get home.

Meanwhile, I wish every dear bloggie a very Merry Christmas. ^0^
I know I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but every
comment you post, means a lot to this blog.
So, a Big Thank YOu to all. ^0^
see you in 2012`
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" Excelente Ham "

a few more days before Christmas...
and while traffic jams are quite heavy these days,
the usual frowns and odd-faces of some people
have turned into smiles and thank you.
Yes, Christmas is certainly here. ^0^
Are you rushing out for last minute shopping or already did your homework early?

Maybe quite an overused phrase but Time really flies fast, doesn't it?

Well, I was in the streets of Quiapo the other week and it's been ages
since I last visited this area,
mind you, the area can be packed with people from all sorts and chaotic
at the same time.



There's a good old fashioned ham store around that area that I want to share
and it sells fresh and tasty hams of all sizes and shapes.





so, if ever you're in this neck of the wood,
it's called Excelente, your usual run of the mill store that looks a bit rundown and dated, don't be fooled by its interior though,
it still is by far, one of the good quality hams.




You can opt for the classic or buy them in shredded bits.
Depending on the size, the prices don't come cheap though,
but at least it has quality.
something that's hard to find these days.




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" Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps "

A typical "sampaguita" ( a local flower ) vendor seen outside Quiapo church.



and why the gloomy face I wonder?
Is it perhaps, there's no sale in the last few hours?
or perhaps she's listening intently in her mp3.
or just plain bored as she wanders her eyes on the things she see.
also, I think she's not handicapped, she's using the wheelchair as a seat. ^0^

oh well, life has its strange stories.
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" The Lady and the Skull "

while this isn't my alma mater,
It is an institution that is considered to be one of the well known
universities here in the Phils.
and while I wish I have an inkling as regards to what this statue symbolizes,
the skull below the figure pretty much ( I think ) means that it has something to do with human body and medicine.

This is the UP College of Medicine established since 1905.

One of the halls is dedicated to an obstetrician doctor named Dr. Fernando Calderon.

Visit the school's main website if you wish to know more about it.
and more of Doctor Calderon's history at this site. ^0^
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" Checkmate "

anyone for a game of chess? ^0^
there they are tucked in a corner.
They say it's one way to de-stress and helps your mind as well.
I don't know, i don't really have the patience for it,
I felt like it's time consuming. ^-^
I tried it when i was a kid, but I always end up throwing in my queen,
I guess it's not my cup of tea.
But interesting to see that children as young as them seem to be having fun in
this game.
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" Love ko to! "

A famous fast food slogan we have here.
only in Chinatown will you see Chinese lanterns adorned with Chinese inscriptions on it.

Despite the grainy foto, it looks festive though, at least from this point of view.

Hiya! been busy with real life,
so blogging is a bit sporadic.
Thanks for bearing with me. ^0^
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