Datu Snoopy

I was cleaning the house this morning, and while wiping the Snoopy toys, I decided to take a picture of this particular toy.


This toy (along with the other 27 figurines) were something really memorable for the family, because we all went crazy scouting different McDonald's outlets just to buy their Happy Meals because we wanted to collect all 28 toys. It was a moment when we all could say we didn't want to eat their burger again because we had to eat a McDo burger multiple times a day, hahaha. But even if we were getting tired eating McDo burgers, we were happy when we were able to get the last batch of toys.

Of the 28 Snoopy figures wearing different national costumes, this is my favorite because this was the traditional Filipino costume. Well, not the typical costume I knew of, but this Snoopy is wearing the traditional "Datu" costume. People from the south part of the country wears this - if they are a Datu, of course.

*** Jenn ***

Sweet Shot Tuesday | Higad

I was very happy now that my ampalaya plant started bearing fruits. I took the time a few days ago to cover each fruit with paper to protect it from insects, when I spotted this hairy caterpillar. Seeing that it was stationary, I went back in the house to get my camera. The shot was gritty because it was already dusk. The wind didn't help with the situation as I couldn't lower the shutter speed of my camera without having blurred images.

Anyway, thankful I was that my skin didn't touch this critter while wrapping the fruits, or else, I might need a liter (or more) of calamine lotion. Hahaha.

*** Jenn ***

Sweet Shot Tuesday | Prayer Hut

I took this picture last Sunday when I went to the Touch of Glory Prayer Mountain in Antipolo City with my mom and some of her friends at work. They already planned this day trip for more than a month now, but because of typhoons that visited the country, it was postponed until this day.

This part of the Prayer Mountain was something that came as a blessing for us. We were actually ready to leave as it was past lunch already, but after we checked the individual prayer rooms, one of us was able to talk with one of the staff and gave us a short tour - showing us the rooms for people who would want to stay overnight or a few days. Exchange of words brought one of mom's friends to ask about this certain area she was able to see on the Internet and the staff showed us the way and we got to see this.

We stayed in the hut for a few minutes, and as I looked back to take a final shot, this image reminded me of the movie "Eat, Pray, Love..." looks a bit like Liz Gilbert's meditation area in Bali. :)

*** Jenn ***

Sweet Shot Tuesday | Lady Bug Nail Art

Sister and I are starting to fall in love with nail polish, and last week I used my GC to buy six bottles of nail polish (5 different colors + 1 colorless). Seeing that we had red, white, and black inside our nail polish container, I joked my sister I should do a lady bug nail art. Checking Flickr for such nail art, I saw one and immediately took a picture of it so I have a guide when I do my nails.

This was done a few days ago, and was a practice nail art. I admit it wasn't that pretty - there were red polish on the sides of my nail and that I didn't wait for the paint to dry before I coated it with the colorless polish, but somehow, I liked this one. My sister said it looked cute, but we really should buy a fine tip brush because the antenna was way too big.

I only did this on my thumb's nail... I still don't know if I am that artistic to actually manage to paint all my fingernails.

*** Jenn ***

Sweet Shot Tuesday | Mommy Lilith

I just finished writing something about losing kitties (you can read about that HERE), but I am really thankful that we have another female cat that gave birth a few days after Teddy gave birth. We didn't know where Mommy Lilith gave birth, but when the kitten opened his eyes, Lilith took home the kitty.

At first they were sleeping right next to me - I placed a blanket near my pillow so I can't accidentally roll over them as I sleep. However, the kitty started to wander around, so when cousin Jayson left one day, Lilith found a good place to keep her kitten safe:


In my closet! I knew it would be difficult to take out fur on fabrics, so I just covered my clothes with clothes I rarely wear. I decided to let them stay there because it would be difficult to keep the older cats out of the house - as they might bite the kitten. I seriously don't want to lose another kitten.

Right now, I still haven't given the kitten a name. I still have to wait 'til the kitten started eating solid foods... if he survives that, then I would give him a name. The kitten looks a lot like our cat Oreo, so I might consider naming the kitten after another cookie.

Another problem I have - one of the kitten's eyes is always closed because of thick eye mucus, and I don't know what to do. I hope it gets better soon.

*** Jenn ***

Sweet Shot Tuesdays | People Power Monument

My share for today is a picture of the People Power Monument, located along EDSA (Epifanio delos Santos Avenue). I took this picture while on a moving bus while on the way home from Mercato Centrale last Sunday.

I actually asked my sister that I wanted to sit on the east side (right side) of the bus because I wanted to take a picture of this monument. Although the anniversary of the EDSA People Power falls on 25 February, I wanted to take a picture of this because last Sunday was the country's Independence Day and I wanted to photograph something that depicts freedom and liberation.

This monument was sculptured by Eduardo Castrillo.

*** Jenn ***

Sweet Shot Tuesday | Capas National Shrine

Last Saturday was a very wonderful day for me as my sister and I, together with some Filipino bloggers trekked to the crater of Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales (crossing the path from Capas, Tarlac). While the experience and the pictures from the volcano were enough to make it a favorite, I am going to share a different image for Sweet Shot Tuesday this week.


Before traveling back to Manila, we made a quick side trip to the Capas National Shrine in Tarlac. This obelisk was made in memorial to all the Filipino and American soldiers who died during the Death March (World War 2).

What made me share this picture is because when we got there, I was actually already happy taking a picture of the obelisk from a distance, but my sister suggested I come near and check out the inner part of the obelisk. Thinking it would be long before I can travel back here, I decided to check it out.

Standing in between the three towers (if I can call it like that), I looked up and saw this image. I really liked the contrast between the lines and circles, and with that I thanked my sister for asking me to check it out. Sweet!

*** Jenn ***