This Is It!

Dearest Bloggerbuds,

July is already here and this month comes with heavy downpour of rains, floods in our village, nerve- wracking duties, exhausting workouts and households chores in between.  My dad has been reporting at his new office for a week now and life, well, is still interesting.

I haven't stopped by dad's new office yet but I'm still lucky that I got to witness one of the most historical events in his life- his oath taking ceremony.

Last June 30, 2013, my dad and the other newly-elected government officials of our province took their oaths at the Provincial Capitol Complex of Oriental Mindoro.  My mom, my twin sister and I were with him and we had fun.

It was my second time to see my dad take his oath (the previous one was when he took his oath as the Municipal Mayor of our town during his first term).  It was also my first time to attend a Filipiniana- inspired event.  There, I saw the other prominent people in our province together with their families and the people of Oriental Mindoro.

Papa's New Office

The event may have lasted for several hours but attending it was really worth it.  I don't know if I'll be able to attend another event like this but one thing is certain- I'm already looking forward to the next ones.

Lovelots,
Maica Angelle

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Eleksyon 2013

Dearest Bloggerbuds,

The election period is finally over.  At long last, I can now bid goodbye to the endless political bickerings, the deafening jingles and the countless campaign posters here and there.  What a relief!

May 13, 2013- Election Day

I may not be totally at peace with the results at all (Just take a look at the Senatorial line-up and you'll find out why) but I am really happy that two of the politicians in our family (my dad and my uncle) won.  I even made this for my dad during the campaign period.

Vote, Vote, Vote...

My dad's campaign poster

I was only 15 when my dad first ventured into politics and since then, my life turned upside down.  Imagine growing up in a simple household and then one day seeing your dad in posters and print ads.  There was even a time when our family picture was printed on a calendar for the whole town to see.  It was really weird huh.

Anyway, since politics is kinda big in our family, me and my cousins were required to vote once we turn 18.  It is my 3rd time to vote this year and it is kinda fun especially when I had to wait for 6 hours with the rest of the Feraren clan in order to cast one single vote.  Spell awkward!

It may be a long wait but in the end, it was all worth it.  My uncle was elected as the Municipal Mayor of our Town (through the infamous toss coin win) and my dad, the outgoing Mayor was also elected as one of the Board Members of our province.  It was all surreal.

At the end of the day, we all realized that no matter what happens, we are one great family.  Win or lose, we will always have each other's backs.  

Lovelots,
Maica Angelle

Credits:
http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2013/02/are-we-over-governing-political-campaign-activities/
http://www.demotix.com/news/330697/philippines-automated-elections-retrospective

In Full Bloom

When I was 23, I had significant advancements in my career, had been in controversies (well, sort of), met the love of my life and realized that life, indeed is full of surprises.

That was a year ago.  I can still remember how it all began.  I celebrated my birthday at my hometown- San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro.  We had a fun-filled sing- along party.  I was with my mom, dad, friends, twin sis and relatives.  It was memorable indeed!

This year though, I decided to take another route and celebrate it somewhere I considered home during my ‘Crit Care’ days- at Grand Tower’s, Vito Cruz, Malate, Manila.

I was with my not-so-little brother and my equally charming twin sister Mara.   We had a simple but meaningful celebration.  We had our own party by the pool and some picture-taking moments.  It was fun!

 By the next day, I was given the chance to be with my Cutie.  We went to SM Mall of Asia, ate together and chitchatted until sunset.  It is one the few and priceless moments I get to be with him (since we are kinda in a long distance relationship) and it was really worth it.

A month has already passed since I bid goodbye to my tough and wonderful 23^rd and I’m already looking forward to my promising 24th.  Right now, I have everything I need to be happy. I have a very supportive family, a blossoming career and someone who makes me happy all the time.  What else can I wish for?

   

Lovelots,

Maica Angelle

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