Where's the Fasolino?: 2009

Monday, December 28, 2009

Fun at the BEACH

We are in Olongapo. The last time I was at this beach i was 11 years old.

Yup- that's a Karaoke machine on the Beach.

Next best thing to snow.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

how many people can you fit in a Jeepney?

Here is the family off for an outing. We rented one jeepney so that we could all ride together.

Here are my cousins helping the driver get the Jeepney turned around and out of the sand.

One Jeepney was not enough! See for yourself.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Family from Canada, California, and myself all flew to the Philippines to have a family reunion in Olongapo, Philippines. Being with all of my cousins I felt like I was 15 again. It was weird seeing all of them grown up, but that didn't stop us from having a good time. I love you guys!!!

Here's pictures of my brother my mom and my Grandma.

This is my new baby cousin. My Aunt adopted her from a young girl in P.I. who wanted a better life for her daughter. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY LEXY!

Friday, December 25, 2009

short stop in Pampanga

Before seeing my family I had a short stay in Pampanga, P.I. to visit some of the Pacala family.

Some of my family drove to the Pacala house to pick me up.

(That's my mom sitting down next to me.)

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Imelda Falls

The Louisiana Friends took me to Imelda Falls. The water was FREEZING! The scenery was beautiful.

The brothers and sisters packed lunch for us. They wrapped our rice and meat in banana leaves. The leaves work as great disposable containers and it give the rice a nice taste.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Louisiana...Philippines that is.

The next day after the convention, the Florentinos took me to Louisiana (a city in Laguna) to meet some of their close friends. I didn't get any sleep there. We stayed up late each night. We told stories, played games, and laughed the whole time.

The worldwide brotherhood is an amazing thing!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Laguna District Convention

I made it to the Philippines and my first stop was Laguna.

THE FLORENTINOS! (Missionaries from Saipan, just moved backed to P.I.) They invited me to stay with them and showed me around. No one could have asked for better hospitality.

Maraming Salamat sa Lahat Kayo Diyan!

I attended the Sunday of their convention, and met their family and many friends.

The whole family (about 24) including me rode together in a jeepney to the assembly hall. It was crowded but it was fun.

Friday, December 18, 2009

New Hair Cut

All my post cant be exciting. So, here is the new DO.

Dinner on the GO!

I had a five hour layover in Guam on my way to the Philippines to see my family, and my wonderful spiritual family in Guam met me for dinner. Thanks guys! Miss you.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

What more can we do?

These are some of my friends in California who are serving where there is a need- PUNJABI! Im very proud of you guys! Thanks for being such great examples of ways we can reach out in Jehovah's service.

Fun on a Sunday

A nice reminder while we were playing soccer.

Snowing on Saipan? Yea right!

Pizza Time at the Cooks place!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Full-Time Service is where it's at!!!

Pioneer Meeting w/ Elders.

With all the Need Greaters here in Saipan, the Saipan-English Congregation now has 36 in Full-Time Service. This nice group has a total of 398 years of expirence. What a blessing!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Can you get down like Grandma?

Sorry about the camera angle, but i had to get in grandma's fast moving feet!

This was at our going away party for the Kingdom Hall Construction Group. They came, they built, and they're off to another island. We miss you guys!!!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

First time Climbing

Shem (orange shirt, Construction volunteer from Guam) took a bunch of us out, to show us what clilmbing was all about. We all had a nice time. We couldn't do much since it was all of our first time, but still fun! Thanks Shem.