Yesterday at St. Mary’s Parish, I helped our friend to participate at Deepavali. It is called Divali or Diwali meaning the Festival of Lights. It is one of the most important Indian tradition celebrated with traditional activities. I was fortunate to witness this celebration this year at our Parish. Apparently, there is a Deepavali Fair …
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International Fleet Review 2013
The Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review is without doubt one of the largest and most exciting public events held on Sydney Harbour since the Sydney Olympics in 2000. — Navy Government Last October 3-11, 2013 was Sydney’s International Fleet Review. The Review is being held to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of …
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Birthday Project 2013: Blackmores Bridge Run for the benefit of Starlight Children’s Foundation
It was a beautiful day in Sydney on the day of the Blackmores Sydney marathon. I’ve been in Sydney for 4 months and I’m enjoying every moment of it. A lot of proud firsts in life and would definitely cherish for a lifetime. I was grateful for my friend, Reg who joined me that day. …
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Birthday Project 2013: Starlight Foundation
This year, as mentioned on my previous post, I’ll be joining the Blackmores Sydney’s Bridge Run. In two weeks time, I will run a 9k marathon for the benefit of Starlight Children’s Foundation. It’s been a week since I “launched” my fundraising page. Luckily, I have sponsors already. However, I’m still way behind my target! …
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Birthday Project 2013: Running for a Cause
This is it! The wait is over (for those who were waiting…), my annual Birthday Project preparation has officially began. This year would be a little bit different from the other years. I’ve actually already started posting on my birthday blog but didn’t inform you guys yet until I’m decided and actually registered for the …
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2013 Fun Run: The Sun-Herald City2Surf Fun Run Experience
Last Sunday 11th of August 2013, I ran my longest K to date. Hahaha! The farthest I ran was 3k and it was I think 2 years ago. My friend Reg registered me for this fun run early this year. She got the early bird price ($65) so I was “in” even before I actually …
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World Youth Day 2013 Rio Experience in Sydney
As you all know, WYD Rio‘s last mass was celebrated last July 28th. Since we’re not there to physically celebrate with them, the Catholic youth group in Sydney organized a Rio Experience that day to celebrate with them. The moment I saw this ad in the Parish Bulletin, I quickly signed up. It started 8:00am …
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Be the Next Dove Girl – 7 Day Challenge 2013
If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that I was able to be part of the Dove Soap intimate blogger event. I did joined the 7-day challenge but wasn’t able to be part of the Dove Glowing Skin bill board campaign. Hahaha! Anyways, this year I heard that it’s gonna be bigger than of …
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Kung Hei Fat Choi – 2013: Year of the Water Snake
Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year 2013. If you go to Chinatown (in all over the world, not only in the Philippines), you’ll probably enjoy the dragon and lion dance that is always present during their celebration. I’m not sure what it symbolizes but I think it brings them good luck. This …
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Movie 2013: Les Miserables
From the director of the award winning The King’s Speech, Tom Hooper. The most awaited reprise of Victor Hugo’s classic novel… Movie Cast Hugh Jackman … Jean Valjean Russell Crowe … Javert Anne Hathaway … Fantine Amanda Seyfried … Cosette Samantha Barks … Eponine Sacha Baron Cohen … Thénardier Helena Bonham Carter … Madame Thénardier …
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