65/365 - Burnay Man

06 March 2010

Every now and then, whenever I go to La Union, I would travel to Vigan City (Ilocos Sur) first before heading back home. So many thoughts went through my head the night before, but before heading to sleep, I made up my mind to push through with my plans.

So many stops made in Vigan and so many pictures taken, but I chose this as my picture for the day because it's the first time I took a picture of a man working in the burnay factory. Burnay (clay pot) is one of Vigan's famous products, and I feel so proud that I passed by this factory. At least, I got another Vigan first! :)

I left Vigan 8:30PM that night. It was a great day to roam around.

*** Jenn ***

64/365 - Third Year

05 March 2010

It has been three years since my father passed away, but I still miss him from time to time. I wasn't able to go to Baguio City the day before (which is my personal tradition since he died), so I had no flowers for him. I just took some bougainvillea flowers from a plant inside the cemetery so that my dad's grave would have a little life. This year, I visited him alone because Aunt had already visited his grave, and my own family had their own reasons for not coming. In a way, there is a negative side in having a departed loved one buried so far from where we live, but I am glad we decided to lay dad to rest here in La Union. Not only was he closer to his hometown, it also gives me reason to travel north. :)

*** Jenn ***

63/365 - Paratong Sunset

04 March 2010

While walking home after a day of strolling on Day 62, I was able to see a clear view of the sunset from the town's plaza and thought I should go to Paratong Beach to check out the sunset. I did just that on Day 63, and it was a very relaxing way to contemplate and be thankful for all the blessings that have come my way.

Kids taking a dip in the beach came to me and asked if I could take their pictures, but I still chose a picturesque view of the sunset as my picture of the day. I didn't wait for the sun to fully set anymore, just being able to see it come down was okay enough for me.

*** Jenn ***

62/365 - Bauang Church

03 March 2010

Supposed to be a day to go out with my sister, I was a bit sad when she said that she will no longer traveling to La Union. Still, I carried on with the day and went to places listed on my little notepad. This church was the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Bauang, La Union - the last place I went to after going to Balaoan Church, The Bongol Grotto, and Midway Grill. I was happy that even if I was alone, I was able to do the things I had to do, and I am thankful that the churches were open when I arrived.

*** Jenn ***

61/365 - Kakaibang Euphorbia

02 March 2010

I have been out almost everyday since I arrived in La Union, so I took Day 61 as a time to stay home and just chill out. I was not in the mood to roam around the neighborhood, so I just went to check on my Aunt's plants, and interestingly enough, I got to see this kind of euphorbia plant. Typical euphorbia I see had big petals, but this one had small ones, and the middle part looked like a cup candle. At least, even if I didn't go out, I was able to get a picture for the day. :)

*** Jenn ***

60/365 - Electric Float Parade

01 March 2010

My Aunt told me that there will be an Electric Float Parade along the Quezon Avenue in San Fernando, La Union so I didn't hesitate to come and witness it. The banners said that the parade will be at 6PM, and as early as 5:30PM I was already near the plaza so I could have a good place. I started getting annoyed when ushers asked us to go the other way because the place where we were at should be vacant. Add to that was the long time waiting. Imagine, the parade started at 10PM! My gosh! I was ranting the whole time - standing for four hours without any food and water wasn't a joke at all! But, because I was there already, might as well suck it all up and wait. In the end, it wasn't what I was expecting, but I am still thankful.

*** Jenn ***

59/365 - Altar

28 February 2010

I went to San Fernando City in hopes that I could watch a program in celebration of the La Union Day. There was no program, so I just went to the St. William the Hermit Cathedral to say my personal prayers and to take pictures. I am in the course of revisiting the 2008 places I have been to so visiting the church was like "hitting two birds with one stone." I was hoping to hear the mass as well, but I was told that I still had to wait more than an hour before the next mass, so after saying my prayers, I left and went home.

*** Jenn ***