THANKS FOR THE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS 2012!

Hello guys!  I'm sorry I was not able to reply immediately.  But I really appreciate your birthday greetings!  Thank you so much from the bottom of my <3.  Since I reached 28 and until now, I don't feel to celebrate my birthday.  Maybe someday I will forget even the date of my birthday.  Ha-ha.  I am not into birthday gifts too!  You know what makes me smile on my birthday?  The birthday messages!

So here's the birthday wishes I've got this year:


Sandra Marie Llarenas 
Happy Birthday Sir Red? You look fab sa mga latest pics mo ah! Ingat po Sir!!!

~this is the first birthday message I got this year.  Sandra is my blogger turned FB friend since 2007! You can visit her blog @ http://llarenas.blogspot.com/

Nilo P. Pachejo
Digz happy birthday... God bless...

~and this is the second birthday message I've read on FB.  Niol or Gob as we called him during college days was actually our student Governor that time.  The last time I met him was only last year.  Ti, san-o gid bala ang reunion ta?  He-he.

Dong Ho

Rod, happy birthday! halong!

~Dom is one of the nicest blogger friends of mine.  And he is the only blogger I've met in person back in 2008.  He is a travel blogger slash celebrity but he never change.  Marami na nga akong utang na blog comments sa'yo Dom.  Parami ng parami ang mga fans mo!  Eto yung blog niya www.escapeislands.com

Imee Gallardo

Nan! happy happy bday my dearest megah ....love u...take care always...Godbless u always...nan! stress kna xa income tax ay...cge lng lapit nlng holy week ....saka nmn ta Balaan Bukid...ehehhe

~my ever kikay, beautiful, sexy friend! Kag ano pa gid?   Ti diin ka na ya?  Paano na pagpa Balaan bukid ta? 

Herbert Bistek Tan
Hi Rod! Happy Birthday and God bless friend!

~He's my chatmate turned textmate turned FB friend, 3 in 1!  A smart and confident individual!  I am so happy to know you finally found a partner for you na!  Ako na lang ang walang lovelife!  Kaw na!  He-he

Antoine Greg
Happy Birthday nong Red... God bless u. salamat sa greetings kahapon =) Have a great day!

~He's charm and smart.  Though we never meet pa in person kahit we live in the same city, still we are like real friends.

Ramil Nadala Tor
Happy Bday Migs!!!!

~I remember this person when we were in first year high school.  He used to treat me a snack every time na magpa exchange siya ng dollar.  Kulit dati pero matured na ngayon.   He still the thoughtful person pa rin, merong pasalubong na chocolates.  Kaso Mig di tayo nagkita pagbisita mo dito sa Iloilo.  Ha-ha.  Mailap ako no?  Pero I try to attend your wedding and that's for sure!

Rollymar Hidalgo 

Happy Birthday, mate!

~he is one of the astigs during high school.  Now he is a cool dad!  

Jam Jarabelo
api dae....

~Never have a chance to be with this gal.  Pero I'm pretty sure she's as cool as her elder sista! 

Steel Mhe
Nene...am so happy for u...having another year to be with u..echoz!!!hahahahpepepepe burtdeeeeeee!..God will bless you more...!

~Baw nene!  I really like your gift!  It's personalized gid ya.  Stay as thoughtful and nice and pretty!  I-minimize ang pagka kuging.  Spread the positive vibes.  Eliminate the kusmod kay kung makita ta ka gani gamuna gaapaabot ako may magtext masuicide.  Charm lang! Keep on sharing your talents, you have lots of!

Julieta Hiponia
Happy birthday classmate.GODBLESS U ALWAYS!

~Thanks so much classmate!  I missed our college days.  I hope to see you soon na rin!

Rose Hilapad
happy birthday!

~Ms. CPA, thanks so much and you know you are one of the smartest people I know!

Juvelyn S Trembevilla
Happy birthday ging! God bless you!

~She's a few of the bangkera during high school.  An active student and now an active mom!  Juv, when ka naman mapuli di?

Salome Surabilla Supena
Happyhappy bday.....

~In the absence of your flawless kag gwapa nga sister, I really appreciate your presence.  Thanks gid!  Ti san o pa na ya magFB si Chat?  Hehe.  Extend my best regards to her please kag kay mother.

Rhia Gatson Marquilina
happy birthday red!!!

~Baw ang sexy ko nga classmate wala gid nagpakita sng kasexy niya pagpuli ya di.  Maintain gid ya?  Pati joke!  Take care always megah!

Mel Anie
peeeeeee burtday, megah!!!

~Nan, hipos-hipos ka lang da.  Miss ta na kamu ni megah Gold.

Hermie Madamba
Happy Birthday!=)

~Member sang Ninja esta banda sang high school asta subong.   Thanks gid sa birthday greetings Herms!

Oliver Tupaz Diong
Rod happy happy birthday...

~isa sa mga prominent and responsible nga tawo during college.  Dala ya man na gyapon asta subong.  Kita-kits sa reunion Mr. Diong!

Sharon S. Talamor
Happy Bday, Congrats for 1 year increase :D sa edad

~Sharon Cuneta?  Hehe.  Sha Sha is a great singer.  Gapalanglapaw tingug ya asta di sa sagwa.  Dapat, kantahan mo ko happy birthday next year.

Jennie Encila Han
happy birthday!

~Thanks Ting!  A hands-on mom.  Take care always!

Shyne Palomero Fuentes
happy birthday!

~Ang gwapa nga megah ni Nyora.  Talented man pareho sa iya.  Shyne thanks for the warm welcome always!  Keep up the great works!

Krishna Miranda
hey happy2 natal day...pakain k nman....

~Ngayon ko lang na-notice, may pagka-Gretchen Baretto ka gle megah.  The fair color version.  Puli ka na di sa Iloilo para matreat kita bisan di ko birthday ah.

 Audrey Buenagua
rod,happy birthday.

~Isa sa mga gwapuhon kag crush ng campus sang college.  Stay nice kag mabuot Drey!

Sheila Marie Detoro DumalayHappy Birthday Red!

~Kaw na ang energetic, multi tasking, so active woman and mom I've ever known.  Your English is impeccable!  Stay healthy and family oriented Sheng!

Nest Panesa Jr.happy bday........ nene......

~nene, thanks for being a boy scout always.  Always on a rescue, kis a resbak man.  hehehe.  Joke!  I always appreciate your help, whether it's big or small.  Thank you!

Karen Arroyo
happy bday!

~One of the beautiful, smart and nice ladies during college days.  Last time, nagsugataay kita, gwapa ka man gyapon, wala gid galubad ang yuhum.  :-)   Keep it up!

Eden Tisoy Fortes
happy birthday rod

~One of the generous online friends of mine.  So nice kang tao kahit di tayo nagkita.  I am so lucky to know you.  May God showers you with more blessings!  Thanks for everything Eds!

Elvis Yap
hI Guy, wish you have a wonderful birthday

~He is one of my online friends during my tough and coming out times.  Thank you so much OL friend.

Laila Sulleza Sobretodo
happy happy birthday fren.......

~Gurl, thanks so much!  Looking forward to have more fun with your group. 

Herson Galvan
Pee bday

~The He-man or so manly guy.  Salamat gid sa birthday greetings!

Maricel Dacunes
hapi bday!

~The sweet and so accommodating lady!  Kita kits naman kita magpa Guimaras kami ah.

Eva F. Lim
happy birthday mega...

~Ms Carmina!  Ang bongga namon nga amega!  Ti daw ara na sa imu ang tanan.  Gwapohon nga mga bata kag bana, may kulang pa?  Hope to see you again soon!

Fabrice Montmartin
Hello Rod ! Just a short note from the office to wish you a very Happy Birthday ! One more year but you always look so young... ;-)
Sorry for my long silence but as you know it already, we were spending our holidays in Nepal and now there's much to do !
I will also spend some more holidays in Georgia (close to Azerbaidjan) in June with my niece. I can't wait for these new holidays !
How about you ? Are you OK ?
I wish you all the best,
Fabrice

~Fabrice and I become good friends despite of culture differences.  We are both busy with our own lives.  I promised to catch up with you my friend.  Thanks so much for the birthday greetings.  Always take a bunch of care!  Please give my best regards to Laurent. 

Fjordan Allego
happy birthday! :)

~One of the pogi bloggers and one of my idols.  I am so happy that you finally found someone so like you.

Lily Rose Vispo Amasola
happy2 bday Rod!

~Baw ang negosyante ko nga amega.  Asenso ka na gid ya.  Keep it up.  Charot!

Irene Techo Vargas Padilla
happy b-day classmate,wish u more blessing to come in your life and many more b-day to come.

~Bisan wala na ta nagkit-anay after elementary, at least nakita ta ka sa fb ilabi na gid ang imu pagkasexy.  Hehehe.  Keep it up and always take a bunch of car dira.  Thanks sa greetings!

Allen Yuarata
Nong Rod! Happy Birthday! Stay awesome as always! Keep in touch!

~Bunso, stay cool and keep doing amazing things.  You are one of my inspirations especially in writing.  Stay cute!

Santiago Mendoza Berzunza
Feliz cumpleaños amigo!!! Have a super nice birthday in company of all people that love you! Greetings from México!

~My bonito amigo!  Thank you so much!  You never forget me.  Stay cool!  

Rod Hormina
happy bday!!

~Biboy, thanks thanks.  Kaw na ang nami magpakadlaw.  Untati na pamangkot sang booking ko kay nag untat na ako haling pagbirthday ko.  Hehe

Mhilze Go
Happy birthday Red

~Thanks so much Maninay!  Stay happy and pretty!

Harry Sasi Baron Canilao
Elow bes, Happy Birthday! loved u, muah!

~Kaw na ang pinakagwapa ko nga amega!  Thanks so much for everything Bes!  I learned a lot from you, you know that!  Keep that charm!

Zarah Almeida Rushworth
Happy birthday to my dear friend. Redlan Tugay!

~Thanks so much ZJ.  You are one of the nicest online friends I have.  So kind and so nice and generous to everybody.  I am so lucky to know you.  God bless you always!

Nora Aquino 
happy birthday!

~Thanks so much Nors.  I missed chatting with you.  Be a cool mom always!

Marilou Jamandre Cortes 
mi kumare/amegah happy happy bday mwuahhhh godbless u more

~Thanks kumare.  Isa lng mahambal ko, gwapa ka man gyapon kag sexy!  Ang Ijado ko dugay dugay kabalo na ina mangita sang pareho mo.

Edith Francisco 

Happy, happy birthday, sis! Wish you good health and happiness. God bless...

~Hello sis!  Thanks so much!  Baw ang Amay ko low bat man gyapon, late na sya mag greet, at least remember ya man gyapon.  In return, I wish you forever happiness because you already found someone for you.  The perfect couple I see.

Russel Clark Quinto 
happy birthday!

~Thanks so much Russ!  I missed the good times we spent online and talking on the phone.  I hope you are always happy and healthy.  Take care friend!

Rose Marie Tuminez Ticot 
red hapi bday,more bday in the yers to come,GODBLESS U

~Rose, thanks so much!  Always take care wherever you are.  And stay as nice as you are!  GBY!

Marigold Tang Bauson  
Happy Birthday megah! More lalake to come hehehe, joke! More bdays to come n good health always

~Lain gid man kung bestfriend mo kay ginabuking ya ka.  Ha-ha.  Tak-an na ko gani sang mga lalaki.  Hehe.  Thanks for everything megah!  Hope to see you soon and have a chit chat with you together with Margie and Melanie! Stay beautiful and don't give up in everything you wanted to have.  God will bless you in due time.

Dyan Sapaden
Ay ay ay anu itech? bat walang wall? Umaarte? Hahaha!!! Happy Birthdaaaaay MF!!!! Happiness and Love for this year and for the future years! Hugs!!! Love you MF!!! - Dyanie and JLC ♥

~Mf, Kelangan eh para mareach out mo rin ako.  Iba kasi ang may effort.  Thanks for being so nice and thoughtful.  I am so happy for you.  Kaw na ang may love life.  Pero hindi pa rin pwede maging akin si JLC.  Ha-ha.

Rossana Chin  
Sugar, Happy happy bday! Be happy always, despite of the STRESS that we are in now..

~Thanks so much Ng beautiful!  Don't mention the stress just stay beautiful!  hehe

Ems Panesa 
happy birhtday ...............god blessssssss uuuu........x

~Thanks so much Ems!.  Always keep safe and take care!  Coz someone cares and wait you here.  Erns is his name.  :-)

Wow!  A long list of wishers.  Thank you all.  And to those who greeted me personally, you know who you are.  Thank you again.  Sa officemates kag sa family!  God bless us more!

BE IN GOD'S TIME @ GARINFARM

When I was like seven years old and was sick, my older cousin visited me at home.  She brought me a biblical story book.  It was particularly the story about Noah and his ark particularly in the Bible, the Book of Genesis, Chapter 6-9.  My cousin is already gone and I am pretty sure she's living with the Creator now.  And that moment and the book are one of the best things I remember about her.

At GarinFarm, you will be able to be in God's time.  The pilgrimage area is the most amazing part of the said inland island. 

It made me recall my cousin during my first visit and enjoyed the moment at the same time. 

You are welcome by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

Everything is so near perfect  and this pink water lily is real!

That's the kikay Ms. Imee!  She was about to kiss Adam. 

Sadly, this area is restricted already the second time I went back there.  That's the real white pigeons on the Ark's rooftop.

"Noah walked with God," and so God gives him instructions for the ark, into which he is told to bring "two of every sort [of animal]...male and female ... everything on the dry land in whose nostrils was the breath of life," and their food."

And I acted as "the third party"

There's the Ten Commandments and its Hiligaynon version

The statues are life-like depicting the Creation, Noah’s Ark, Ten Commandments, and the 9 Major Events of the Life of Jesus Christ – a beautiful and serene journey in the life of Christ and the glory of God.

 I was the 13th apostle during the last supper.

We were almost there!  The 101 ft Divine mercy cross.

Took a souvenir shot on the 455 steps.  That's become one of my life's fulfillment then.

Take note:  Hindi nakakapagod umakyat kasi yung mga steps ginawa na parang lumalakad ka lang na lumulutang. 

It was not the end of the amazing journey.  We experienced more fun!  Up next!

3 IN ONE FUN @ GARINFARM

I was excited to start our journey @ GarinFarm- a 14 hectare inland resort in San Joaquin, Iloilo.  I was with Ng Baby and her daughter April, Biboy and Jeannica, Imee and Wowie.  Outside the gate pa lang kitang-kita mo na how artistic and well developed na ang resort.  How unique and colorful the recycled materials na ginawang fence. I've been in some inland resort around Iloilo already pero it's only in Garin Farm na meron Pilgrimage.  Actually, the resort's concept is a combination of agriculture, leisure and pilgrimage.  Kaya sulit yung 150 php na entrance fee.  The group of more than 20 persons will get a discount for only 120 php each person.  It made me excited to explore even more!  GarinFarm is a journey of fun (leisure section), spiritual connection (Pilgrimage area) and journey of embracing the natural way of living (the agriculture part). 

GarinFarm see to it to offer the needs of the guests.  Sa entrance pa lang merong built in comfort room for women and the other one for men beside the exit.  (Sa haba ng byahe, pag dating pa lang cr na agad ang pupuntahan.)  Outside foods and drinks are not allowed.  I guess, the reason is to maintain cleanliness in the area.  Aside from that, the resort wanted the guests to savor its own products.  Needless to say, they have processing facilities in the resort that produces VCO, coco sugar, banana cakes and chip and more delicacies.  My favorite is the coco sap!

You can take a golf cart ride from the entrance gate to Pavilion.  It cost 60 php (3 pax ride)

Or follow this sign :-)

Take a walk.  There are umbrellas available to use for free.

The first section that you will pass as you enter the gate is the 1,000 sq. meter agriculture area. Do you still memorize the "bahay kubo" song?  Ha-ha.  They have some vegetables mentioned in the song plus the fruits and livestock.  I am pretty sure, they are working or on process of adding more vegetables, fruits and domestic animals.  I love watching thousands of pigeons in the area!

The second part that I enjoyed most is the Pilgrimage area wherein you can be in God's Time.  You will be able to experience to be with the life-size statues and have a spiritual reflection.  Then, we continued our journey through the 456 steps to the Divine Mercy Cross on the hilltop.

After the climb, we were able to take a rest and continued our journey to the leisure area.  They have 300 meter zip-line, the man-made lagoon for fishing, boating, kayaking and horse-back riding.  What I like most is the swimming pool!  Indeed, it's more fun @ GarinFarm!

It was a fast forwarded journey for the first-timer like me. After two weeks, I came back and enjoyed the journey again with another group of friends.

And this is one of the scrapbooking pages I made as a souvenir during my GarinFarm inland resort's journey.

It's not the end.  There are more to tell and show.  Again, it's to be continued....
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