The Pampanga Diaries

Lent is a most anticipated event (annually) for the most christians and catholisism for this visita iglesia and a time to pray while visiting those churches along Pampanga. There's a time to wish their luck, prayers and well-anticipation with these 6 churches to must-try to visit.

The Christ Our Lord of the Holy Sepulchre Apung Mamacalulu

The Christ Our Lady of the Holy Sepuchre Apung Mamacalulu, Brgy. Lourdes Sur, Angeles

- Was the first-stop of our Lenten Pilgrimage to celebrate the mass and the beginning of the way of the cross,

Holy Rosary Parish Church

Holy Rosary Parish Church, Angeles city

-(Then Santo Rosario Church) build in 1877 is the oldest church in downtown Angeles who handle by the Spanish colonial government. And every Good Friday of the holy week, devotees have a procession with barefooted as a sign of sacrifice, mercy and compassion.

Carmelite Monastery

Carmelite Monastery, Angeles city
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San Fernando Metropolitan Cathedral

San Fernando Metropolitan Cathedral, San Fernando city
-is the oldest church than Holy Rosary church (build in 1754.) Great for almost celebration such as wedding ceremony.

San Guillermo Parish Church

San Guillermo Parish Church, Bacolor
- is the first and oldest cathedral for long-years ago in the low-land of Bacolor. And in 1991, the half of a chapel sink due to lahar (lava and rain-flood)

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, Cabetican, Bacolor
-as same as San Guillermo, this original chapel sunk by lahar and now, the original one is rebuild the new one as seen in this picture.

St. James the Apostles Church

St. James the Apostles Church, Betis, Guagua
-or well-known as Betis Church. Think Vatican church with this hand-painted ceiling paintings made by Italian, Belgian and Dutch paitners with tricking the eye (or Trompe L'ioel in French) like a true-sculted art.

Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish Church

Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish Church, Sta. Rita
-Well-known as a miraculous saint after Her name by giving a answered prayers of those possibilities and give graceful for the family who wants to have a children as blessings.

St. Augustin Parish Church

St. Augustin Parish Church, Lubao

-is our last-stop of our tour as a farewell remarks after the way of the cross.

"Until see you again, Pampanga!"

Be my Niños (for a day)

Sinulog or ati-atihan festival is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January to give-thanks to the young holy child, Jesus and to give their blessings for every children who wear different kinds and styles of Sto. Niño's dress.                                            

May-Day Pa More?

#MayDayPaMore? Of course to-good-to-be-true enough for these little stuff before the summer ends with energy-boost summer activities at-home without spending their fortune that we don't have.

Food Trip Galore

McRib burger

Rice in a Box Beef & Mushroom rice

White Girl in White Dress

At the church's Flores de Mayo offering flower for the Virgin Mary in all-white.

• Laced top
• Sporty shorts or skirt
• Handbag (and)
• Gold-trimming sandals

 Make-Over For More

Before haircut...

...After haircut

I missed my long-legged hair for this haircut ruin by my hair-trimming scissors caused by split-ends. I HATE HAIRCUT TOO-SHORT!

MUST-TRY:

• Lolane Nature Code hair color in Light Mahogany Brown (P98, selected drugstores)

Retro Fever: A night to (a Christmas) remember

My first party night-out this Christmas!

Before the party...

... During the party...

...And after the party!

Raffle ticket and Meal stubs

Tanduay Ice yellow paradise and pizza

My look: Gingham-checked dress, Belt, 90's Satchel and Studded Earrings

My little sister/friends: (L-R) Princess M., Kamylle A., Liezel & Pamela B.

with my lovely professor, Ms. Ruby Santiago

My colleague friend and event organizer, Antoinette Riera

Post-party late dinner (at Tropical Hut-Riverbanks Center)

17th of December, 2014
Event: OLOPS College and guest/alumni Christmas party
Location: Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center, Riverbanks, Marikina City

It was the night to remember for the kids of this college too fun, hippy and cool party like no tomorrow and it exact to their latest theme called "Retro Fever" it even they born from the 90's, they suit their young ones at a lifetime.
From throwback costumes (e.g., Madonna, Elvis Presley, etc.), cocktail drinks and to the cool stuff freebies to take-home for it like Smartphones, accessories, etc. And in this pictures, the before-during-after Aurora Borealis-inspired disco lights with sounds including oldies, but goodies music.
I really-really thankful for this opportunity to this best-party night event, EVER!

-Gina Cyrus

#ThrowbackThursday: My Dad's Birthday

20th of September, 2014 (Saturday)

There's a time to pick-up those preparations, potlucks and many more and it's important to bring him a surprise treat for a big day. Even it's delayed, importantly happy together as a job.
Someday, will take a new place to visit for once-in-a-life birthday party experience (hopefully.) Next birthdays will takes on-location like out-of-town/country parties like in Cebu or Hong Kong for great example.

Yoga Selfie

Look! What I learn my new hobby indoors but never before. Sorry for my pics that capture too blurry.

Yoga - /yōgə/ noun

1. a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.

Sukhasana (Easy)*

Sukhasana is similar to sitting in a simple cross-legged position

Upavishtha Konasana (Seated Angle Pose)*

Ardha Matsyendra (Half-twist)*

Ardha Matsyendrasana The asana usually appears as a seated spinal twist with many variations, and is one of the twelve basic asanas in many systems of Hatha Yoga.

Svanasana (Table)***

Marjariasana (Cat)***

Bitliasana (Cow)***

Chakravakasana (Sunbird)*

Gardhasana (Child)

Phalakasana (Plank)*

Astang Pranam (Caterpillar)*

Bhujangasana (Cobra)*

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)*

Ardha Adho Mukha Svanasan (Half-downward Dog)*

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)*

Uttanasana - The asana consists of standing with feet together, then hinging forward from the hips, letting the head hang, with palms placed flat on the floor near the feet.

Utthita Ashwa Sanchalasana (High Lunge)*

Ardha Virabhadrasana (Low Warrior)*

Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III)*

Virabhadrasana III  - It is possible to enter Vīrabhadrāsana III using vinyasas starting from Tāḍāsana:

1. Starting from Tāḍāsana
2. The arms are stretched up, palm touching.
3. Inhaling spread the legs sideways by jumping or stepping, creating a gap of 2/3 body height.
4. Exhaling turn the trunk facing to the left while rotating the left foot 90° so it faces forward and the right foot so it points slightly to the right
5. Bend the left knee till the thigh is parallel to the floor, avoid extending the bent knee past the ankle and keeping the other leg straight.
6. Stretch the right leg, with the knee locked.
7. The head, chest, left knee and left foot should be aligned facing forward.
8. The head should be bent back and up with the eyes facing the hands.
9. Hold the asana from one to four breaths.
10. Return to Step 4 repeat on the other side.

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)*

Virabhadrasana II  - Virabhadra. Vira (hero) + Bhadra (friend) and ordered him to go to the yagna and destroy Daksha and all his guests.

• Virabhadra's first aspect, (Vīrabhadrāsana I) is his arrival, with swords in both hands, thrusting his way up through the earth from below.
• In his second aspect, (Vīrabhadrāsana II) he sightes his opponent, Daksha.
• And in his third aspect (Vīrabhadrāsana III), moving swiftly and precisely, he decapitates Daksha’s with his sword.

Shiva then arrives at the yagna and sees the rout that Virabhadra had wrought. Shiva absorbs Virabhadra back into his own form and then transforms into Hare, the ravisher. Filled with sorrow and compassion Shiva finds Daksha’s body and giving it the head of a goat, brings him back to life. In the end Sati is also reborn.

Parsvakonasana (Modified Side-Angle)**

Trikonasana (Triangle)*

Trikonasana or Triangle Pose is an asana.Variations include utthita trikonasana (extended triangle pose), baddha trikonasana (bound triangle pose) and parivrtta trikonasana (revolved triangle pose

Vrksasana (Tree)*

Vrksasana - weight is shifted to one leg, for example, starting with the left leg. The entire sole of the foot remains in contact with the floor.

Purvottanasana (Inclined Plane)***

Dhanurasana (Bow)*

Ustrasana (Camel)***

Ustrasana - The name comes from the Sanskrit words Ushtra , Uṣṭra) meaning "camel",and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat"

Ardha Sarvangasana (Half-shoulder Stand)*

Halasana (Plough)***

Halasana - The practitioner lies on the floor, lifts the legs, and then places them behind the head. Experienced practitioners may enter Halasana from a standing position by tucking chin to chest, placing hands on the floor, walking the feet towards the hands and bending at the elbows to lower shoulders to the floor.

Shavasana (Modified Corpse)*

Shavasana - Shavasana is perhaps the most important part of yoga practice. Lying on the back, the arms and legs are spread at about 45 degrees, the eyes are closed and the breath deep, using deergha (long) pranayama. 

* Beginner level
** Beginners and Pregnant women level
*** Intermediate level