Three years ago today, I took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America. It was a touching ceremony and an emotional day for me. I was sad and happy at the same time. Before the ceremony begun, I remembered the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) representative introduced us to … More Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America
I don’t usually post mushy personal stuff. I like to keep them to myself. I will make today an exception, just because it’s Father’s Day. My friends, allow me to share with you today the three most important lessons I learned from my father. Papa (or Padir, as we call him now) taught … More Lessons I Learned From My Father
In commemoration of the Philippines’ 115th Independence Day (it’s actually June 12th), the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City held its annual two-day Fiesta Filipina event today (and tomorrow) at the Filipino Cultural Center. A showcase of Filipino culture, dance, music and its definitely delicious food this event promises fun and a full tummy … More Fiesta Filipina
So after being ‘chased out’ of the Riverside Cemetery by a scary-looking driver in an old and rusty pick-up truck, we proceeded to Lover’s Leap before finally hitting the road back to Kansas City. Weird, but the experience was a little exciting. It felt like I was in a scary movie. I think that … More Lover’s Leap
Liz and Steve are not just our friends they are also our Halloween-tour buddies. Tashi and I have gone to Atchison, Kansas with them back in 2010 for the Haunted Atchison Trolley Tour and to Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri last October 2011. So it felt like we were on a Halloween-tour with … More Riverside Cemetery
For our lunch our tour guides recommended Mark Twain Dinette. Food was just okay to me. I liked the root beer though. I heard it was homemade. Afterwards, the four of us headed back to the Cave Complex for our next tour – Mark Twain cave tour. We first watched a 10-minute video … More Mark Twain Cave Complex – Part 2
After almost four hours, including rest/shopping time at the Ozarkland, we finally and safely arrived to our destination – Mark Twain Cave Complex located at Hannibal, Missouri, Mark Twain’s hometown. Talk about spending the day touring caves! I was really excited! I’ve toured a cave once back in 2003, the Crystal Cave in Baguio City … More Mark Twain Cave Complex – Part 1
Yesterday, Tashi and I and our friends Liz and Steve set on a roadtrip to visit and explore the caves at Mark Twain’s hometown – Hannibal, Missouri. We left before 8:00am and after two hours of being on the road, we are ready for some rest. Guess where we exited? To the Ozarkland! … More Ozarkland
As I write this post, I am mindful of the many men and women, as well as their families, who have faithfully served our country and given their lives for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day! On the last day of my six-day vacation T and I went to Bass Pro and Waterfall Park. I … More Waterfall Park Bass Pro Shop
The River Market is one of my favorite spots here in Kansas City and it’s always a joy to me to go there even when I do not have to buy anything. But, of course I never go home empty-handed whenever I end up going there. Just like today, I went home with a … More Kansas City River Market
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