Palm Sunday
Morning was the annual stockholders meeting of our Family Corporation/s. It was held via Zoom. I would say it is a success.
In the afternoon, I would be attending the anticipated Mass. Left the condo around 2:30 PM with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on the right. I also wore my Tabi shoes.
I was dropped off at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.
I was able to finish my Precious Blood Chaplet devotion and joined the community to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Rosary, and prayer to the Virgen de la Rosa de Macati.
The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
Since the celebration is for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, the Mass started by blessing the palms outside the chapel with a procession to the chapel while blessing the palms. Since Edgar, the driver, forgot to buy us palaspas (translation: palm fronds or decorated/ woven palm leaves), I bought one at Greenbelt Chapel. and is one of those lined up outside the chapel for the blessing.
The church wants us to appreciate what God has done for us. To be thankful for God’s mercy. To return to Him not because we fear punishment but because of the fear that He is not with us.
Jesus emptied himself of His divinity to be one of us and save us.
Jesus' obedience to His Father. To show His expression for His love for us. He embraced the most humiliating death.
After the Mass, visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.
For our food-to-go, I went to Kaya. I ordered and paid for my order. Advised them I will return since they still have to prepare for my food.
Had a frozen yogurt at Red Mango where I ate the ice cream at Glorietta 4's Food Choices.
Then, I remembered I had to buy Theo, the dog, food. I called Edgar to meet me at Kaya so he can carry the food as we went our way to Pet Express. He left the food in the car as I go to the restroom. We will meet at the Pet Express.
After buying Theo's food, I went home.
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el Presidente
I left the condo around 10 AM with my Tudor Black Bay 54 in my left wrist and my Apple watch in my right.
I was able to finish my morning prayers, and my Precious Blood Chaplet devotion; joined the community to pray the Sacred heart of Jesus Novena and the Rosary, while waiting for the Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.
The Mass presider is Fr. Marthy.
The growing hostility against Jesus grows. Because they are proud people, they find it hard to believe. They believe in the Lord but for them Jesus is just an ordinary man.
All devotions are empty if the foundation of our faith life does not believe in the power of Jesus.
Miracles happen because we believe in the goodness of God, we believe in the power of God.
Look into your faith life today. What aspect in your life have you not yet surrendered to the Lord?
We are not in control. Anytime, we can be called by the Lord.
Only in the Lord can we find meaning and purpose. Ask for the grace to make you realize that everything is in His hands.
After the Mass, I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Also, bought a fresh water pearl Rosary bracelet ✔ at the Filipiniana section of the department store. This way, I have a "complete" set: fresh water pearl earrings, necklace, and (Rosary) bracelet.
For lunch, it would be in Food Choices at Glorietta 4. I saw last Wednesday about a combo meal for Lent. When I inquire about it, the store says it is not available. I found a combo meal at el Presidente. I ordered their Chopsuey and Fish Fillet Tofu combo meal. Since their fried rice has meat, replaced it with plain rice.
Went to SM Makati to buy a cosmetic bag ✔ which I will use as bag for the kids camera.
Since I promised to buy a notebook ✔ for Luis which he can use for his journal, went to Muji.
Home.
Here are images taken today using the myFirst Camera 10.
Labels: Chromebook, food, mall, Mass, photography, rosary, shopping
Kurimu
It is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Jesus. Thus, would be attending the noon Mass (even if it is not a day of obligation). Left with my grey Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Also wore my Tabi shoes.
I was dropped off at Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. I was able to finish my morning prayers, my Precious Blood Chaplet devotion, and joined the community to pray the Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Jeffrey.
The Gospel is about the Annunciation of the Lord. In nine months, December 25, Jesus will be born.
We are grateful for the availability of Mama Mary to give her "yes". Mama Mary is about 14-16 years old. Having a child at that age can give her humiliation.
On the other hand, Elizabeth, a barren and old woman, has to bear humiliation for many years until she has a baby.
As Christians, we should be good news to other that gives hope, gives life, in the midst of challenges, crisis. We should be the message, not just a messenger.
Then, visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. I was wondering why there are many children with their parents at the chapel. Then saw that it is their Recognition Day.
For lunch, ate at MAiSEN in Food Choices at Glorietta 4. For dessert, tried the ice cream shop Kurimu. Asked the saleslady what their bestseller is. She said it is the Miso Mascarpone with Passion Fruit Almond Praline. The taste is OK.
Next stop is Muji where I bought a pencil case, non-stick scissors, and staple less stapler.
Home.
N.B. Sharing here the photos I have taken using a kids camera myFirst Camera 10.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, photography, rosary, shopping
Kettle
Today will be my grocery day since I was not able to do so last Saturday since I attended a wedding. Left with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Lyn was with us. We were dropped off at Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus so that Lyn can take her laboratory test. She will bring the result plus the full body scan she underwent during her November 2025 procedure to the doctor tomorrow. Edgar will bring Theo, the dog, at Pet Express then return to us so we can buy the groceries.
We bought our groceries at The Landmark Supermarket. Upon paying, I left them to bring our purchases in the car. They are to wait for me so I can leave the tumbler I was supposed to have engraved.
True that the Aquaflask can engrave the item I bought from their other branch as long it is within three days upon purchase and the receipt is available. Unfortunately, they don't engrave those colored red or stainless. So I brought my mini tumbler to the car. so they can proceed home.
That is when we learned that Theo is done with his grooming. Bought Dunkin Donuts munchkins at The Landmark Food Court and brought them to Pet Express. Also bought the pet training speaking button. Lyn inadvertently dropped the one we have on the floor that you cannot hear the playback. Thus, I have to replace it.
We parted ways so they can bring the groceries home Edgar will just return to pick me up.
And this, I was able to try Kettle. They have a "Choose Your Own Set" package that will save you PhP327.00. I inquired what they would recommend as an appetizer and main dish. It was suggested to choose the Pork & Potato Strips and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The recommendation is spot on, specially the Pork & Potato Strips.
After, I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Then bought office supplies at Office Warehouse.
Home.
Labels: Chromebook, food, grocery, mall, shopping
Sunday Mass
I was not able to attend the anticipated Mass because I went to a wedding. Thus, I will attend the 8:30 AM Mass at the Church near our condo. Left around 7:30 AM with my black Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. I also brought my myFirst Camera 10. I will be taking random photos to and from the church.
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| Trike |
The Mass Presider is Fr. JK Malificiar, SSP. The Mass is in Tagalog.
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| Mosaic Church Steps |
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| Mosaic of the Holy family |
I would be needing some office supplies. So, instead of going home after the Mass, walked my way to Cash and Carry Mall.
I am early for the 10 AM opening of the mall (although their supermarket is already open and some restaurants), had my breakfast at Pancake House. While waiting for my food to be served, I played with the kids camera.
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| Eyes Cooler |
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| Rabbit Salt Shaker |
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| Three Heroes of Malls |
After eating, I went to National Bookstore to buy the items I need. I strolled around the mall for a few where I was able to buy a very portable power bank.
I walked home with my purchases.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, Mass, photography, shopping
Wedding, Again
I'll be attending a wedding, again, but this time as a guest.
My niece already booked me for hair and make-up at Jesi Mendez at Cash and Carry Mall. She also came over to accompany me. Nice. 😊 Good thing, too, as there was confusion on the schedule. We were there upon the mall's opening at 10 AM. I thought it would just take one hour, we left the mall around 12 noon already. I was supposed to leave the condo around 1 PM for the 2PM wedding.
But first, I passed by Pet Express to buy the broken toy of Theo, the dog. It is not available. We were advised to check their Ayala Circuits Mall. Will do it on Monday. Then, we dropped off my niecea her condo.
A quick lunch and change of clothes after, left for the church. I was wearing my Rado Captian Cook Automatic on my left wrist. All along I was thinking that the wedding will take place at Paco Park's Chapel. This is why I brought my Lomo'Instant Automat Glass to take photos. Good thing, we followed the directions of Google Maps. When we arrived at Paco Church, the bride is about to walk the aisle. Left the camera inside the car. LOL
The reception is at Ramon Magsaysay Center. We were not yet allowed to get in the venue but there is a grazing table, kiosk for scents/perfume and photo booth. We were given a stub to claim our scent of choice as a souvenir. We learned later it is for the first 100 guests.
The celebration was fun. It is well-organized. The emcee is very good--it is as if you are watching a live TV show. And the food is good. Actually, the table we were assigned is very strategic--we are near the buffet table. LOL
On the way home, passed by McDonald's drive-thru for Edgar, the driver, would not have yet eaten his dinner.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, party, salon, wedding
Alpaka
Would attend the Friday Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Left the condo around 10 AM with my Rado Centrix Automatic Diamonds on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. I also wore (for the first time) the ON shoes I bought in Japan. I also used my new Pacsafe Metrosafe LS140.
I was able to finish my morning prayers, my Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet, and a decade of the St. Gertrude Chaplet. I also joined the community in praying the Rosary, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
In the Gospel of John, more than the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees, more than the conflict between Jesus and the Jews, is the conflict between God and evil.
The Reading describes how evil thinks: that He censures our thoughts.
We lack to be bold, to stand for our faith. There are word that are good but being manipulated by evil: respect (the bad uses this word the respect their ideas, actions even we it is bad), just, black lives matter (it should be ALL lives matter), not doing bad to others (walang ginagawang masama) versus doing good for others (may ginagawang mabuti).
In order to reject evil, obey God’s will.
After the Mass, I bought a pocket mirror ✔ at The Landmark. I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at the 5/F. Proceeded to Office Warehouse at the 1/F. This is when I learned there is such a thing as a glue tape. I know of correction tape. But a glue tape? So, I bought it.
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| Glue Tape versus Correction Tape |
For late lunch, went to Bacolod Chicken Inasal. My usual restaurant every Friday.
Browsed at Muji then went to Rustan's to check on the Alpaka. Was browsing their website and wanted to see for myself what Flow Satchel looks like in person. There is a 10% discount if the item you bought is PhP5,000.00 or higher. Sale is until the end of the month. I will think about it.
Home.
N.B. The last of the "adult" instant camera I wanted to own has arrived. It is the Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro.
Labels: Chromebook, food, mall, Mass, photography, rosary, shopping
