Koronadal City: Family Christmas Party 2007

When we were young (kids), we never missed to participate the annual Christmas party of the compound where we used to live (Palm Grove Compound, Alunan Avenue, Koronadal City). But when we transferred our residence, we never had that kind of Christmas party again.

After our transfer, almost every December my sister nikkom would always plan for family Christmas party but none was materialized until this year. Year 2007 it is. She planned everything from what to wear and what to cook. Every member of the family has something to cook for the party. As always, I prepared the von's spaghetti!!! :D But not everything on the table was cooked by us, some were from the restaurant. :)

I have nothing else to say but the pictures might tell you more.

 With the first niece, Shana.

Gen. Santos City: Sarangani Highlands

This is my first time to be in Sarangani Highlands. It is located at the hilltop in Purok Wal, Brgy. Tambler, General Santos City just across Celebes Canning Corporation. It is very far from Gensan downtown. If you want to go in there, it is better to bring with you your car. If yo don't have any, you may commute from downtown to Tambler but it may take you some time to reach it.

I am not this typical person who likes eating in far places/locations. Especially now that I am dependent on my salary. All the things that I want to buy should be within the limits of my earnings and I am just new to the so called "EMPLOYMENT WORLD". This is my tenth (10th) month as an employee and seventh (7th) in my second employer and I just got my regular employment status after the five month probation. 

Spending is my great frienemy (friend and enemy). It is very easy to spend if I find something  I really wanted and it is very difficult at the same time if I wanted something badly then I noticed my cash balance is depleting and the next salary pay is a century away. I have to make sure I have enough until the next payday.

This day is about celebration of our father's birthday. I am just so lucky that I have siblings who are generous enough to fund this trip and the food. :D The food are nice and the scenery is good as well. 

As I heard, this is owned by a doctor who has skills in landscaping. Her habit/skills opened an opportunity for her to do business. It can be noticed that the business is still new since there are just few structures and landscapes. I bet this will be developed for commercial purposes in the future.

Here are some pictures of Sarangani Highlands:

This tree alone makes the view nice and the view of the bay from there is excellent.