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The Tennessee Valley
The last three-day weekend, which was started off by the 4th of July, we had the opportunity to go roaming around the surrounding countryside.
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Ilog Bundok
A crayon sketch of a Philippine provincial setting...
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Flowers and Japanese Beetles
As summer hits its halfway point, a different variety of flowers and other flora begin to bloom, and with them, also come a new kind of fauna.
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Ground Warfare Training Military Obstacle Course
Joining the military has always been a yearn of mine. The closest I had ever come would have been through my JROTC stint with its physical training, orienteering experience, and military camps during high school and my contemplation of joining the U.S. armed forces in the middle of college. But I never did; the risk of death in war, the confinement of freedom, and the consequences of going AWOL always discouraged me from making the decision to enlist.
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The Things Around
Looking back, I wish I had documented every single moment during my two year stay in the Philippines. However unfeasible as it may seem, I would have loved to photograph every person and thing, videotape events and life's motions as they happened, and record the sounds I heard or the peaceful serenity I savored.
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Sparklers
The 4th of July festivities, celebrating the United States' independence, were a little spoiled this year in the southern Tennessee - northern Alabama region due to scattered showers and cloudy weather. With much of the fireworks not visible, we instead made some of our own light to be photographed for the occasion.
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Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
Here is yet another addition to Simon's trip to Baguio City--the Philippine Military Academy.
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Babalik Ka Rin
It had been years since I last heard the song, Babalik Ka Rin (in English, "You Will Return"), but the powerful feelings evoked remained the same.
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Manny Pacquiao Knocks Out Diaz
Manny Pacquiao made a punching bag out of his opponent last night as David Diaz served as a slow-moving Mexican for easy target practice. Manny, who has now captured the WBC lightweight title from Diaz by a ninth round KO, was very much quicker as he outpunched and outboxed the naturally bigger man.
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 Lost Photos 3Here is yet another set of pictures that remained unpublished until now. These photographs were taken during our The Top of Mt. Samat adventure. Read More>> |
 Philippine Floods and Ferry Tragedy; Not Fengshen's FaultAs typhoon Fengshen / Frank lashed at the Philippines, it served yet again as a reminder of the catastrophes, both natural and man-made, that is not uncommon in the country. Read More>> |
 Unsanitary Medical Conditions and Poor Neonatal Care in the PhilippinesA suspicious mishap recently occurred during a certain childbirth at the hospital in San Marcelino, Zambales. Read More>> |
 Shrine of the Most Blessed SacramentTucked away in the middle of north central Alabama exists a holy treasure one would not expect to find in such a rural location. In fact, many would not expect to discover a religious wonder of such medieval style and grandeur outside of Old World Europe, much less in the United States. We were no less than amazed by this marvel that my aunt and uncle shared to us. Read More>> |
 The High LifeThere were a few times during my journey in the Philippines when I met a helping hand along the way, all of which I am deeply grateful for. One of these instances came during the latter end of my quest, but quite significant nonetheless. Read More>> |
Past Adventures/Thoughts:
Philippine Post Office Building at Plaza Lawton
Catfish Fishing
Sagada Countryside
Wildflowers
Heal the Home
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