Saturday, March 26, 2011

One Down Four to Go

Yes classmates and friends, our two scholars Patrick and Angelyn had just finished their first year of high school. Yesterday was a great day, both receiving excellent grades in their report cards. In addition, Angelyn was also honored outstanding student and recipient of Christian Living and Values Education award. Unfortunately, I don’t have a pic to show you of her proud parents sharing the stage with Angelyn during the award ceremony yesterday.

Congrats to Patrick and Angelyn!

FYI~ Between now and the start of next school year, both of them will continue to receive their allowances as they enjoy their summer vacation, consider that our gift to them for their hard work and dedication to their education.

Thanks to all those who continue to support the scholarship project. Your fulfilled pledge monies and prayers helped a great deal towards Patrick and Angelyn's future.

For more info regarding our scholarship project and how you can help, please click HERE or HERE

Saturday, March 19, 2011

DC, My New Favorite City

A little bit dizzying at first but you’ll get the hang of it as you navigate thru countless museums and iconic structures. I walk and walk and when I got tired, I took the subway to go around, a very convenient metro subway system. Did I mention I walked too?

The Smithsonian alone has I believe 19 museums. Arguably, the Washington Monument is the most visible and iconic one. Of course, you can’t go to DC without saying hi to Abe Lincoln and Thomas “TJ” Jefferson. I also stopped by the White House to high five Obama but he wasn’t home. But Abe was. And so was TJ.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

New York State of Mind

I knew right away my east coast trip will be exciting. Two words. KIM. KARDASHIAN. Hahahaha.

While waiting in line to get my luggage checked-in at LAX, I turned my back to watch peeps walking by behind us and there she was. Strutting and swaying her hips more than any fashion model I’ve seen in ramps. Wearing her signature humongous sunglasses, there’s no denying she’s the famous Kardashian. Sexy alright! But too sexy for my taste. Like her body was carved into perfection that I lost the desire to look at it...just for a second! Hehehe.
Anyway, NY stay was great sans the opportunity for me to actually watch daughter performed at Carnegie Hall. Because of my work-related training schedule, I had to leave Sunday morning for Maryland. The Carnegie performance was scheduled Sunday night. I know, that was a bummer!
The tour I signed up with wife turned out to be great. We get to see most of the famous places, the Wall Street, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Ground Zero where twin towers used to be located before 9/11. I also flirted with Liberty, the statue. Daughter was all dancing and singing during the broadway show Mamma Mia. What a show that was!
New York is really the city that never sleeps. You’ll notice so much energy around you just by walking around Time Square. People are all ready to party! But "Don't even think of parking here", the sign says below!
BTW, here's a front view of the Statue of Liberty...
...and here's the rear view. hehehhe....
I’m still in New York state of mind.