LA UNION SOJOURN IN JULY: Kultura Resort, Pugo town, Agoo Plaza/Market

The first step towards getting somewhere

is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.

~ John Pierpont

By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it.


The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.

~Franz Kafka

Sumptous meals @ the KULTURA DINER!

When you

recover

or discover

something

that nourishes

your soul

and brings

joy,

care enough

about

yourself

to make room

for it

in your

life.

Jean Shinoda

Bolen

 

Your true nature is purity,
peace and joy.
~Sathya Sai Baba

At
 this moment
 in time,

I am
in my
own
magical
space ♀

“It’s not
what you
look at
that
matters,
it’s what
you see.”

~Henry David
Thoreau

Celebrating my inner child and my playful spirit
as I dance in the rain ♥
adapted quote

Remember, what you possess in the world will be found

at the day of your death to belong to someone else,

but what you are will be yours forever.

~Henry van Dyke

If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not capable of developing compassion for others.

~His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Absolut!

☻

Cheers!

Singin' ♫♪♫♪♫♪

The creamy whiteness of the cocktail drink
is like a concoction of these lacy white gardenia flowers.

"Your presence is a present to the world.

You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.

Take the days just one at a time.

Count your blessings,

not your troubles.

You'll make it through

whatever comes along.

 

Within you are so many answers.

Understand, have courage, be strong.

Don't put limits on yourself.

So many dreams are waiting to be realized.

Decisions are too important

to leave to chance.

 

Reach for your peak,

your goal,

your prize."

Pugo to Agoo

Plaza and public market

 

Waiting for 4 hamburgers for lunch
for the price of two☺

P23.50 for 2 medium bun hamburgers..

Not bad.

Nature's sketches on leaves.

Fisherfolks plaza

The freshness and bounty of the fields be with you all.

Iyaman apo!

The photos were taken in Pugo and Agoo, La union

by ~Lepan♥ 2012

with Richard D. Egmalis

Acknowledgement:

 KULTURA SPLASH WAVE RESORT

BASKETBALL!

Dad and Ma's 50th Wedding anniversary Slideshows

Lucien Sr and Muriel Gomeyac's Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration

We thank God the Almighty for the success of our dad and ma's union, which brought forth us, their worldly treasure:

7 children, 18 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

December 20, 2008, Saturday marked our parents' 50 years of living together.

50 years!

With grateful hearts, we celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a thanksgiving Mass at the St. Nicholas Chapel. The lunch reception was held at the gymnasium of Brent International School, Brent Road, Baguio City. A program followed thereafter, until 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon. A stream of relatives and guests continued to fellowship with our parents at their residence in Kalapati Street Extension, Dizon Subdivision, Baguio City.

We planned this affair to be simple but memorable. What mattered most was that we give thanks to God for the blessings He gave to our parents, and for us to commemorate their 50 years together. We started the Thanksgiving Mass with a customized procession, color coded to highlight their productivity[;)]: The first generation in green, 4 of us in Baguio (Lourdes, Pureza, Clarence, Lumel], and 3 were with us in spirit (Lucien Jr in Guam, Vincent and Melchor in GA USA). Next in line were our children, the second generation in blue, and followed by the great-grandchildren (take note, all belonged to Dammi), the 3rd generation in red!

Our parents marched together to the altar, with Lourdes and Clarence singing "The Battle Hymn of Love":

I will pledge my heart, to the love we share. Through the good and bad times too. I'll forsake my rest for our happiness: 'Til my death I will stand by you...

The Mass commenced with Padi Richard officiating. The first lesson was read by Dammi, and the second reading by Lepan. Instead of the Homily, Vincent's selected Biblical scriptures were read: 1) PROVERBS 1: 7 (2)1 CORINTIANS 13: 1-8 (3)GALATIANS 5: 22-24

After that, Dammi sang the first song dedicated by our dad to our ma entitled "Close to YOu". It was poignantly delightful to hear a very sentimental old song. Coupled with their theme song, Kalaleng and Dammi sang "After All These Years (Journey)" . "..After all these years You stood by me The days and nights that I was gone . After all these years You sacrificed, believed in me And you stood strong. Cause with our love there's nothing left to fear, After all these years.. " We could hear our ma sniffle, while our dad seemed to be in deep thought. They had an emotional renewal of wedding vows and the traditional kiss. Those were touching sweet moments which would be etched in our memories of them. We pray that God grant them more years together.

"Close to you, I will always love you. Close to you, I will always stay.."

To our personal friends whom we were not able to invite, we missed your company. We, however focused on our parents' friends and innumerable relatives. We practically stopped counting at 200. At the moment, that's all we have budgeted to feed. We were up to our expectations and we wish that everyone went home happy. We danced with our dad, and Clarence dance with ma. To Vincent, Jhun, and Melchor, your nephews proxied you. Of course, the gangsa went non-stop. Auntie margie yodelled. She's still very good at it, while auntie Shirley danced. Aunties Adela and Rosing talked. Mng Vicente gave us bits of stories when our parents were wed in Soquib, Besao. Our Gomeyac cousins, nieces and nephews sang and danced. All the numbers rendered by those who were there delighted us all.

From our hearts, we would like to thank those who came to celebrate with us, and those who in one way or another helped make this important ocassion a success. We appreciate so much those who generously shared their blessings, may it be their time, talent, or treasure (in service or in kind). You will always be remembered. Your names were deligently written down on the pages of our dad's notebook. We will not forget.

Yours Sincerely,

Lourdes_Dammi, Pureza_Lepan, Vincent_Ongyod, Lucien Jr_Aluyen, Melchor_Bayyatin, Clarence_Kalaleng, LumelJayne_Depya

Mankayan, Benguet, 1975

1st to 7th 2007-08 photos

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St. Nicholas Chapel

• Liturgy: Richard
• Acolytes: Russia Lei / Red Kairos
• Songs (selection from ma): Come Thou Fount / Standing on the Promises / How Firm a Foundation / Count Your Blessings / Love Divine / Trust and Obey / Showers of Blessings
• Readers & Servers: 1st Reading - Dammi / 2nd Reading - Lepan / Intercession - Clarence / Offering: Depya with the 3rd generation kids
• Ushers: Jam / Robbie / Czar / Red / Jannah
• Homily: Biblical Scriptures from Vincent / Songs [Dammi & Kalaleng duet]: Close to You, After All These Years
• Photographer: Louie and his group

AP-ON BAYYATIN CLAN REUNION, August 1-3, 2008 Lithia Springs GA, Vince and Jackie's Residence

I was not at this reunion, but going through the pictures, it was like I was there, too! I love everyone in here and it was a treat seeing all of you. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! Lepan Fun @ the pool

Little Auntie Anika with her nieces...

Jazmine, Luvi, Linden and Anika

Melchor, Vincent, Anika

Hey dad, me, too. I sing better!

What now, Sam? Show em!

Vince: Welcome, welcome ap-on Bayyatin! Business meeting
Clyde Family DumayBantol James Grail JP Kyla and Jasmine

Luke and Getty Umaming of Texas
Patricio and Juana Ullocan Descendants: Aunties Marie and Getty
Bind us together Lord... Praising together

One big happy family!
Alec and Linden
Dumay Bantol Gambican Descendants: Clyde, Umaming, and Paragas families
Ignacia and Claro Gomeyac Descendants Lucien Gomeyac Sr Family in America: Left-Right Dad, Ma, Annika, Alec, Luvianne. 2nd Row Jackie, Vince, Sam, Jhun, Vivianne, Jaci, Marion, Mel, and Cienne at the back

Jhun & Alec Alec and his guitar, sineseriously. Could I make a request..
Luvianne's intermission
Luvi with her violin Look at the mommys with Sam and Anika so taken with Luvi's musicReally sweet, girl. Keep it up!
Sam and Auntie Jackie I love this! I told you, Sam, you are much super than dad!!The soulful duet

Ap-on Bayyatin of North America
Lolo Lucien and Lolo Benny

Dad & Ma / Uncle Benny & Auntie Violy
2nd Generation: Bienvenido, Lucien Sr, Marie, and Gettie
3rd Generation: Luke, Grail, Vince, Lucien Jr, Mel, Isabel, and spouses: Getty, James, Jackie, Vivianne, Marion, Tyrone