The Lenten Season

Last night, Lani invited me for dinner at their place and bond with her visiting relatives from Stuttgart.

Today, i observed Good Friday by just staying at home. I started my day by praying the rosary which i also do everyday. Holy week is a great season for retreat, reflection and asking for forgiveness. Lent is the time for soul searching and focuses on our individual relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Many also grab this opportunity to visit their relatives and spend easter with them.

First Communion and Confirmation

First Holy Communion and Confirmation are milestones in any young Catholic’s life and a major family celebration here in Germany. Catholic boys and girls often have special suits for this important day and if you plan to have the reception in restaurant, the parents need to reserve it at least a year before the communion date. I still remember i have my first communion when i'm in Grade 3 (mass communion in public school) and all of us just wear school uniforms and a white veil. Would you believe my age when i have my confirmation?? yes, i was 22 when i joined the mass confirmation in Manila, our Godfather was the late Mayor of Manila, Mayor Ramon Bagatsing who is also my employer at that time. I wanted to share with you Dirk's and his brother Klaus' picture during their confirmation.

All about Cars

Dirk never experienced buying a brand new car in his life because it is a costly affair. He do not want to splurge that sort of money on a car, especially when its value drops as soon as you drive it out of the showroom, or you might not want to wait for weeks before it is finally delivered. So far, both our second hand cars really serve its purpose. In a small village like ours, having a car is very important unlike when you live in big cities that there are many public transport available. Owning a car also means paying extra costs which includes, depreciation, interest on your loan, taxes and fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, maintenance, and repairs.


Germany already finished funding scrappage incentives worth €2,500 to tempt in otherwise reluctant new car buyers, nominally on grounds that scrapping old cars brings a net environmental benefit. This scheme also help to boost the automobile industry here amidst the global economic crisis.

Below is my car named pangga

Dirk's car

My dream car

Freiburg (Part 2)

Freiburg is located in southwest Germany near the Swiss and French border. The beautiful black forest surrounding, its mild climate and its relaxed, comfortable and friendly atmosphere make it attractive for many tourists as well as students. Yesterday, i left my car in Offenburg bahnhof and go to Freiburg by train. I planned this day for my nostalgia trip mode and to bond with my cousins and friends (posted in my other blog)


A stroll through Freiburg's lively old quarter is always a delight. The historical town centre is also the hub of modern Freiburg- great for a stroll and a shopper's paradise. Here you can find artists selling work of arts and musicians performing for some donations.

Together... Everywhere

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My Puto Experiment

Last sunday, i bought a white king brand puto mix to one of my friend. For the past weeks i am on experimental mode having cooked/baked suman, bibingka, egg pie, buko pie and now puto, a steamed rice cake. My best friend Joy is my food taster/judge and she said my first attempt was okay. Next time i will try to prepare my favorite kuchinta.

LP- Plastik (Plastic)

Happy LP sa lahat ng kasapi ng Litratong Pinoy. Huwebes na naman at ang ating tema para sa araw na ito ay plastik. Ang plastik ay mga bagay na mula sa synthetic o semisynthetic na materyal na nahuhurma. Sa ating mundong ginagalawan tayo ay napapalibutan ng mga plastic na bagay. Silipin din natin ang lahot ng ibang myembro ng LP dito.

Ang aking unang lahok ay ang bag na plastik ng aking kabiyak. Yan ang ginagamit niya kung siya ay pumupunta sa swimming pool sa isang hotel malapit sa aming lugar. Dalawang beses sa isang araw siyang nagswiswimming upang mabawasan ang kanyang timbang.


Ang mga basyo ng boteng plastik at plastik bag ang pangalawa kong lahok. Dito sa Alemanya, upang makatulong sa inang kalikasan, karamihan sa mga bote ay may pfand o deposito na tinatawag upang makolektang muli at hindi nakakalat sa mga kalye. Kung may deposito nga naman ang bote, obligado mong ibalik ito dahil sayang din ang 25 cents na deposito o 15 pesos sa pera natin.



Ang mga plastik na bagay dito ay iniipon at inilalagay sa isang dilaw na plastik. Ang mga ito ay nirerecycle upang mapakinabangang muli. May takdang petsa ang pagkolekta sa mga bagay na ito gayon din sa papel at mga basura.



At higit sa lahat ang pinakaimportanteng bote ng buhay, ang plastik feeding bottle na hawak ng aking cute na apo.