mahal kita

Double layers of insect repellant every day and still I am being eaten alive. Not just mosquitoes either! Last night, my feet were stinging and I looked down to see that I was standing on an ant hole.. not a hill, just a hole in the ground.. and ants were pouring out of it to attack me. Regardless, my adventures have been well worth it. This week, Ate Shielo let me tag along on a day trip to nearby municipalities to offer NCF scholarships to the mayors.

While I have spent all my time so far in metro areas of the Philippines, on the trip I surveyed the beautiful, tropical countryside. We passed hundreds of acres of rice fields and through rural villages. And I saw a carabao, also known as a water buffalo, the national animal! I didn't get a picture of him, so here is one from google.

That night my cousin, Lara, graduated from the prestigious Naga City Science High School.

Yay, go Lara!

The next day, Ate Shielo recruited me to voiceover a commercial for the college's new program in hotel and restaurant management. We went to a recording studio (and Daddy I know you're reading this and no I did not sing!!)  and after multiple takes, I finally read my script to the director's satisfaction. Our commercial will be airing soon on Filipino tv near you! Or more likely.. not anywhere near you.

the final product: http://vimeo.com/22072035

Most exciting of all, Peter bought a plane ticket!!!!!!!!! He will be here on May 13. I can't wait.