Category Archives: Occasions

Happy 2nd Birthday, Mario

Posted on August 8, 2011 by bong

  MARIO celebrated his 2nd birthday on July 28. Marielle read somewhere that a dog year is equivalent to approximately seven human years.  That would make Mario 14 years old! Johan finds the idea that Marielle is no longer the … Continue reading →

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Two birthdays in May. There should have been three.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by bong

WE CELEBRATED two birthdays at home in May — for my beloved Nanay (May 3) and for my niece, Mhaio (May 27), who is currently staying with us.  We did the celebration for both on May 26. There should have … Continue reading →

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Marielle’s birthday celebration at home (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on July 15, 2011 by bong

MARIELLE celebrated her 8th birthday on July 8 with a simple family dinner at home. Of course she had her cake — not one but two — and she ate it, too! Wearing a shirt from her mom (she loves … Continue reading →

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Welcome back, Boss

Posted on May 19, 2011 by bong

MAY 17 — the mood in the office was relaxed and upbeat.  On this day we were expecting our President and CEO, Jose Eduardo Delgado — JED to us — to be reporting back to work after almost two weeks … Continue reading →

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A taste of Brazil!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by bong

(This posting is delayed by almost half a year.  I kinda lost the photos, and then found them recently when I was doing housekeeping on my old white MacBook.) FOR our 10th anniversary dinner date my xxGF treated me to … Continue reading →

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Last Christmas: Good things do last

Posted on January 17, 2011 by bong

It has been our tradition to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my in-laws in Mariveles, Bataan.  For the 2nd year in a row now we celebrated Christmas in Tina’s new house.  Tina is my xxGF’s younger sister and … Continue reading →

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How the Germans Celebrate Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2010 by bong

Not unlike in the Philippines, Christmas is already in the German air before December although the season officially begins with the Advent. The tradition of  the four red advent candles adorned with a wreath made of holly, with each stick lighted … Continue reading →

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How the Norwegians Celebrate Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2010 by bong

Christmas in Norway is quite similar to those in the colder parts in Europe particularly in Scandinavia.  It is typically enveloped in snow and there are sparkling Christmas lights all over the place. Norwegian’s celebration of Christmas does not center … Continue reading →

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How the French celebrate Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2010 by bong

We, Filipinos, have always been proud of our distinct way and tradition in celebrating Christmas.  But it would be good to also know how other cultures celebrate this most wonderful of seasons.  Let’s take a look at how Christmas is … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to one and all! ~ From: Johan, Marielle, Marie & Bong

Posted on December 22, 2010 by bong

It took a lot of courage for us to do this.  But in the end we managed to do it.  We shed off all inhibitions and poured our hearts out for this (probably) never-to-be-repeated performance as our way of saying… … Continue reading →

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My very own Christmas Wish List

Posted on December 15, 2010 by bong

I made a list of my top 100 wishes but managed to fill only up to number 98.  All of those 98 wishes are for the people dear to me — my family and friends.  So I decided to add … Continue reading →

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“Dear Santa, I Want an iPad”

Posted on December 3, 2010 by bong

Have you already thought of the gift you will give yourself this Christmas?  If not yet, read this article from CIO.com.  It may help you make a decision. Dear Santa, I Want an iPad | CIO – Blogs and Discussion.

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