When we were still little kiddos, my entire family would usually spend time together every Sundays. Going to church together and dining out thereafter is the usual practice of the family.
But when we were growing up, we had, in a way, deviated from the usual family practices. The usual family bonding during weekends were somehow taken for granted and were usually spent with friends and some other activities.
I’ve missed those times when our entire family would go out together, watch a movie and just simply dine out. My Prince would often encourage me to spend my time with them as often as I possibly could. It was then when I realized the importance of family bondings and togetherness. It was still there alright but it wasn’t anymore the family’s priority because each of us have different schedules and activities.
But I wanted us to restore the family’s tradition. Despite our busy schedules, I’ve made it known to everyone in the family that they are expected to be present on a certain day where we have to spend time together.
Today was one of the remarkable moment where we were once again bonded and simply just had a good time. There was no special occasion to celebrate. We also had the opportunity to be with some relatives who took the time to visit us. Together with us were Heart Gel, my brother’s gf and my niece (daughter of my cousin), whom I am going to send to school come opening of classes this coming June.
After having a feast on the delicious and sumptuous meals at one famous steak house, we proceeded to play BEDminton.
Ohhh! I meant BADminton, LOL!
Here are some proofs of today’s activities:
During our Badminton game: (DO SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PHOTOS)
After all the things that’s been said and done about today’s events, I’d like to make a statement. Yes, I am a sister, a daughter, a friend and many more things. But above all these, I am proud to be doing one of my greatest past time.
Certainly, blogging has brought me tremendous joy and fulfillment.
Yes!
I am proud to be a blogger… and I have the luxury of time doing my blogging chores only on Sundays 
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19 Comments
February 7th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Nice bonding time with your family. Unsa man tong sabaw laine, tinola or pochero?
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February 7th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Hi Chelle! LOng time no see, haha! Seafoods soup man to Chelle. Basta pagkaon kabalo ko expert jud ka, hehe!
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February 9th, 2010 at 4:38 am
I love all the pictures Lainy. Ganyan talaga pag lumalaki na kanya kanya na hehe
about sa ako bro, still single 26 years old sa sultan kudarat. My uncle who was in the military lives there
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February 10th, 2010 at 1:19 am
Hi! I love this post.
I miss Badminton.
I like your shirt too!
Now, I am also about to look for old family pictures!
It is not possible though because all were washed away by Ondoy.
Thanks for sharing!
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February 10th, 2010 at 7:12 am
waaah! kaenjoy nyo! hehehehe! te… kataba na msyado ni kuya jik2x bah! mag diet na kamo sya! hehehe….
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February 11th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
so cool! ma miss jud ka nila Leyn inig abroad naka.
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February 12th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Sunday is a typical Family Day.
I´m also trying to visit my mother every sunday,
but that´s not possible anymore.
So we see us every second or third sunday and it´s also enough.
We enjoy the time
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February 12th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
ahhhh lami ng seafood soup. mingaw nako ana. naa diay ko tag nimo. biraha lang nya if naa ka time.
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February 12th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Hi LAINY!! :*
The Blogger shirt really caught my attention! I love it, and the rest of the photos of course.
Maybe its just me, but you look so much better and happier in these pics though I didn't see many of you before. Looking great my friend!
Have a great weekend!
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February 13th, 2010 at 2:04 am
Hey Shy! Salamat for loving the pics
Oh! I thought your brother is here in Gensan. Anyways. Sultan Kudarat is probably 2-3 hours away from here.
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February 13th, 2010 at 2:06 am
Hello Anna!
Thanks for dropping off a comment. The shirt was made by a co-blogger friend.
It's sad to hear that you're one of the victims of Ondoy.
See you around!
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February 13th, 2010 at 2:06 am
Haha! Sinabi mo pa, Bang!
Laro tayo paguwi mo!
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February 13th, 2010 at 2:07 am
That's for sure, Lermz. Ug ma-miss pud nako sila twice as much. Ingon Scott basin magsige daw ko ug hilak, hehe!
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February 13th, 2010 at 2:08 am
OO Chelle!
Sige, sige. Birahon nako unya.
Happy weekend, Chelle!
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February 13th, 2010 at 2:09 am
Hola David! Rose made the shirt. I am glad you like it.
I am happy all the time but playing badminton makes me happier, hehe!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, my friend!
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February 13th, 2010 at 2:11 am
You said it!
Thanks for sharing your own experience. I truly appreciate it!
I hope to see more of you soon!
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February 13th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Oh Lainy – with such beautiful sunny weather and all of the greenery you are surely in paradise. I don't think people in the rest of the world quite appreciate how beautiful the area around you really is. God certainly had his eyes open when he was making it.
You look so pretty and happy in these pictures … ready for a prince on a white charger (horse) to carry you away to a magnificent castle! You will have other princes after you, I think
I am so glad that you enjoyed family time together – it is precious to us al.
I hope, if you get the time you will share some more magical scenery photographs of the area near to where you live … it is wonderful to see the sunshine. We are in the grey at the moment – the sky is dark grey – the trees are bare – the common birds are either black, black and white or brown – we are so short of colour! It is refreshing to see all the beautiful colours and the warmth of the sunshine and your smiles to brighten up our days.
Have a wonderful weekend Lainy!l
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March 5th, 2010 at 4:10 am
Family day?
so my boyfriend is in boot camp right now at Fort Knox, and family day is coming up. does anybody know what exactly family day is? and is graduation the day after or what? what goes on during family day… and can he leave base?
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March 5th, 2010 at 4:12 am
Family day?
so my boyfriend is in boot camp right now at Fort Knox, and family day is coming up. does anybody know what exactly family day is? and is graduation the day after or what? what goes on during family day… and can he leave base?
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