http://www.marikenya.com A Journal on Places, Pieces and Praises Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:37:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After about 12 years, I came back to what was dubbed as the summer capital of the Philippines. I remember quite vaguely the details of how it looked like in the past but what lingered in my memory was how me and my friends enjoyed the city of beautiful tress, ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/07/05/rediscovering-baguio-a-cold-experience/ The other day, I was able to meet Mr. Glenn L. Malimban of National Book Development Board (NBDB) through my good friend Vic Jason Cruz, Marikina City Librarian. Mr. Malimban was a guest during one of the events in celebration of Marikina Reading Week. He modified the Nine (9) good ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/07/03/the-nine-good-reading-habits/ I again hit the ceiling last night. When I went home, my nanay told me we ran out of rice and she had to buy some for P40.00 per kilo. My husband also arrived telling me the gas shot up at P61.00 per liter which almost wiped his weekly budget. ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/07/03/living-less-but-paying-more/ Most of us are music lovers. For many, music is a habit. For some, music is passion and life. I was really sad when I lost my MP4 this month to some snatchers. I missed turning to music when I'm bored. I'm too cheap to buy an iPod. I'm ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/07/01/marikenya-go-county/ Reading has always been my favorite hobby. It's not a surprise that I made Marikina City Librarians my friends. The chief Librarian, Jason Cruz, and his assistant, Nonet Angeles, are totally focused on their aim of making Marikina a City of Readers. This week is officially declared as Marikina Reading ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/07/01/marikina-is-a-city-of-readers/ This year, I experienced a few times being lambasted by NSO's (National Statistics Office) processes in getting authenticated copies of certificates. It was a pity I had subjected myself to such conditions but I had no choice, I badly needed copy of my birth and marriage certificates and was trying ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/06/30/nso-certificate-experience-woes/ I have received a letter from a Marikenya reader, Ms. Mylene de Leon, also a Marikina resident. I have posted it to reach the Marikina City Government and to create awareness for Marikeños, particularly those living in the area of SSS Village in Concepcion Dos. We would like to seek ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/06/30/a-letter-of-concern-from-a-marikenya-reader/ The other day, my officemate was telling me about the refund by Manila Water (former Nawasa). I was delightfully surprised. First,the subsidy from the government for Meralco customers, now, Manila Water's meter deposit refund! The better news is they will be refunding about Php1,600.00 of our payment for the ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/06/26/meralco-and-manila-water-refund-nfa-rice-mania-and-a-mothers-budgeting-notes/ Makes me wanna buy kakanin and other native food from the Philippines. This was taken from our trip to Sariaya, Quezon. Yummy! http://www.marikenya.com/2008/06/25/wordless-wednesday-dont-you-just-love-to-eat/ Last week, I subjected myself to the dreaded ultrasound. I was in jitters. Luckily, I was accompanied by my good friend, Pops. She helped me eased my tension by making me laugh. The ultrasound would determine if the lumps or mass the doctor found in my breast are benign. I ... http://www.marikenya.com/2008/06/24/best-blessings-from-god/