LOVE feels so strongest for the one that you never had …
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01.01.2021
Author: bunting
TheTransportQueen is a Super Mommy who loves everything and anything under the sun. She's a traveler, an entrepreneur, a supporter of different advocacies, an environmentalist and a Cooperative Movement advocate. You can catch her in blogging gigs if she's not busy in monitoring a fleet, or in diff. Coop activities. Going out somewhere out of town is her favorite part of the weekend with family. Learn more about thetransportqueen at http://thetransportqueen.com/get-to-know-the-transport-queen/
Tahan Na….
Tahan Na,
Aking anak,
Sapagka’t may makikinig ba,
Sa iyong pinaglalaban,
Sumigaw ka man ay lubhang kulang,
Sa tengang bingi at matang nagbubulag-bulagan.
Tahan Na,
Aking anak,
Dinaya ka man ay tanggapin na lang,
Ipaglaban ay lubhang kulang,
Katwiran ay hwag nang ipagpilitan,
Hustisya’y para lang sa ilan.
Tahan Na,
Aking anak,
Luha mo’y mauubos lamang,
Kung hindi mo kayang pigilan,
Ilabas ang hikbi sa kadiliman,
Kakampi mo ang panyo’t unan.
Tahan Na,Aking anak,
Akong iyong ina’y nakikiusap na,
Paano ba kita mapapatahan,
Upang ang iyong panaghoy,
Ay maikubli mula sa makapangyarihan,
Na ayaw sa kaingayan.
Tahan Na,
Aking anak,
Damhin mo ang yakap ko,
Sa gitna ng kaguluhan,
Handa kang ipaglaban,
Sa iba’y wala akong pakialam.
Tahan Na,
Aking anak,
Narito ako ang iyong ina,
Ang takot mo’y papawiin,
Kumapit ka lamang sakin,
Kamatayan ay handang harapin,
Hindi kita lilisanin.
Written By:
Jenny Lind M.
December 22, 2020 | Cavite
Dedicated to the Gregorio Family who were brutally murdered, captured in video, may you receive Justice.
C H O I C E
We are all given a choice. To go with the flow, and be controlled by the flow, the call of social media, of daily woes, and needs. Or Make our Own Choice and be controlled by God, Baruch Hashem, Blessed be He, Who have provided us with manual, our Torah (Bible), on the manner that we should live.
Compared to living 100 years ago, when
people do not have too many choices.
Our current generation, were faced with
numerous choices on how they will spent
their time, specially these “quarantine
days.” Choices that as broad as what
Youtube Channel to watch, which Netflix
movies to watch. We are provided with
TONS of information to read and watch
with just a click of a finger. Hundreds of
websites showing information on
different interests, history, how to’s and a
lot more!
How about you? How will you make a choice?
Our Hanukkah 2020
Though times are difficult, things were different, we are happy to greet
HAPPY HANUKKAH 2020!
🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎
Hanukkah or Chanuka is the Festival of Lights, others call it Festival of Dedication, it is an 8-day Jewish celebration. Starting December 10-18.Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire, 2000 years ago. It was also to celebrate the miracle of light, where the last oil found in the 2nd Temple, which was supposed to be just enough for 1 day lasted for 8 days!
This is our 1st time to celebrate Hanukkah. We lighted our candles at 5:30pm. Say the blessings for Hanukkah lighting. Lighting the Hanukkah starts with right to left, lighting one candle on the 1st day, then light the newest candle plus the last on the 2nd day and so forth. We do not yet have a menorah (candle sticks with usually 7 branches). We were expecting a package from US but it didn’t make through before Hanukkah as shipments were much slower these days due to the pandemic. So since I already bought candle holders, I just put the candles in a row on top of the kitchen cabinet. I know ours is not yet perfect, there’s always a first time as they said.
The idea of food for Hanukkah are anything oily, plus sufganiyot (it is like a donut). So I got fried chicken nuggets, fried chicken steak, fried chicken marinated in honey, garlic, bay leaf, then flour, baking powder & paprika for breading. I also have Sufganiyot (not in photo), bagels and phrena. I topped the bagels with white cheese. I also made baked eggplant, from the BIG *really big eggplant which I bought at the synagogue (JAP). The eggplant costs a whooping P102 wow!
Then, we played dreidel which Conan truly enjoyed! Colored some paper activities, sing songs and watched Hanukkah videos. Too bad we enjoyed the game that we didn’t bother to take photos or videos.
We sing songs and say our prayers using an online siddur. Conan (my son), loves Mi Chamocha, acoustic version.
So that was it, we survived Day 1! We have 7 more days to go for Hanukkah!
#hanukkah2020 #happyhanukkah #chanukah #chanukah #ourjewishjourney #1sthanukkah #hanukkahday1
Places to visit in Tagaytay and nearby areas – New Normal Travel Escapes – The Transport Queen
March 15, 2020 – Lockdown began in the Philippines particularly in the National Capital Region (NCR) and related provinces including our province Cavite. Since May, we started to enhance our new livelihood – online selling and deliveries of Fresh-Freeze beef and seafoods, and all other items from Cavite, like Cafe Amadeo, Dried Fish, Fruits and Vegetables. Thus, Happy Antz Online Store and Delivery was born. We went in and out of Tagaytay but just for the purpose of buying essential needs, and we went as far as Batangas to buy plants and tilapia. Going in and out for essential needs, those activities I do not consider as “leisure travel” or “pamamasyal.” Oftentimes, we just drive past thru closed restaurants, we cannot even stop at an overlooking spot for fear of getting exposed to Covid-19 and/or getting caught for “leisurely” going out.But since MGCQ began, around September, restaurants were open once more and tourist spots in Tagaytay were now open to public (following IATF age guidelines).So here is my 2020 list of Tagaytay Places to visit in this new normal. (I’ll be updating the list as I get to visit other places).
Feeling burn out? Looking for some place to breathe? Here’s my list:
1. CROSSWINDS
Location: Brgy. Iruhin, Central Calamba Road, Crosswinds Resorts, Tagaytay City
What I love here?
- Over 20,000 pine trees surround the property, thus you’ll take a momentary relief and breathe of fresh air. We love going here because of these lush greens and natural scopes where one can freely run around.
- The rustic vibe of Cafe Voila
- The windmill landmark of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
- I would love to try to book an overnight stay 😁
- Check out more photos here
2. PRAYING HANDS
Location: Kaybagal South, Tagaytay City
What I love here?
- Free
- Open space
- A chance to be reminded to Pray
3. TWINLAKES
Location: Nasugbu Hi-Way, Laurel, Batangas
What I love here?
- Overlooking Tagaytay Volcano
- Starbucks
- Bag and Beans Coffee
- Sight-seeing
- More photos here
4. MAHOGANY MARKET
Location: Mahogany Market, Mahogany Ave., Tagaytay City
What I love here? Mahogany Market is my source of extra income since 2017, it sustained our livelihood during the lockdown. We get our supplies here from our suki! Who could have known that during the Covid-19 lockdown, our once “sideline,” would become our main source of income. You may order online from us at Happy Antz Online Store.
What I love here?
- Agricultural products for my Happy Antz Online Store (Beef, Fruits, Vegetables and Dried Fish)
- The people whom I’ve met and known for a long time
- Fresh Fruits and vegetables at a cheaper price
- Of course the weather!
5. Talisay-Tagaytay Road
Location: Talisay-Tagaytay Road
What I love here? Just look at the photos 🙂
and our favorite the long and winding road
https://fb.watch/2dZ-FSN7Di/
6. Ilog Maria Honey Bee Farm
Location: Ilog Maria Honey Bee Farm, Km. 47, Aguinaldo Hi-way, Lalaan, Silang, Cavite
What I love here? Another source of health and beauty products for my online store – Happy Antz Online Store
- Beauty of nature
- No crowd, a hidden gem in Silang
- Of course, their soaps!
7. Taal Maranan Farmville
Location: Brgy. Iba East, Taal, Batangas
What I love here?
- Food! Yes, I love their fresh food, the ingredients were picked from their own farm!
- The pool is relaxing, its size was just enough if you have a small kid with you
- Mulberries 🙂
- the view
8. Yoki’s Farm
Location: 003 Tabluan Road, Palocpoc 1, Mendez, Cavite
What I love here?
- Everything! The animals, the vegetables, the orchids, and their yummy, fresh food!
- Read this before going to Yoki’s Farm!
9. Kaybiang Tunnel, Ternate, Cavite
Location: Kaybiang Tunnel, Ternate-Nasugbu Road, Ternate Cavite
What I love here? Kaybiang Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in the Philippines. It bores through Mt. Palay-Palay and connects Ternate to Nasugbu, Batangas. I love here the road which is now home to monkeys, they seem to grow in number as human activities was limited due to lockdown. We saw a group of monkeys when we passed by just after the GCQ was lifted. This is my go to place, when I just want to see the quiet ocean but don’t actually want to swim. There are now 2 view decks here (but I prefer the old viewing site here, the one with no structure it feels so close to nature), the view of sunset as it resides on the quiet ocean plus you can buy fresh seafood along the way!
10. Patungan Island Cove
Location: Patungan Island Cove, Maragodon, Cavite (you have to ride a small boat from Ternate to get there)
What I love here? I love the island hopping + the historical background + and the fish that looks like a milkfish that is uniquely harvested there. If you go for an island hopping tour, you can get to see the Carabao Island and the Fort Drum (which is actually already Bataan.
Have you visited these places recently? Share your stories below in the comment section.
If you know of a place that must be on my list, comment it here too!
MODEH ANI – the Jewish Morning Blessing, Learn it here
The Rooster crows, birds are chipping, trees are waving, they all say Modeh Ani! Each morning when you wake up, say a little prayer, a blessing. Just like every creature greets the sun as daylight approaches, so we do thank our Creator.
In Hebrew Transliteration,
Modeh/Modah Ani Lefanecha
Melech chai vekayom
Shehechezarta Bi Nishmati
Bechemla
Raba Emunatecha
Filipino/Tagalog
Pasasalamat ang alay ko sa’yo,
Buhay at Walang Hanggang Hari,
Sapagka’t ipinapanauli mo ang aking
kaluluwa.
Dakila ang iyong katapatan.
English
I offer thanks to you,
Living and eternal King,
for You have mercifully restored my soul
within me.
*Modeh for boys
*Modah for girls
More resources here Modeh Ani, what is it?
Learn how to sing it here 👇
T I M E
“When you do Something,
Do it Right the first time!
Do it Right the first time!
Time is Valuable,
Time is Essential,
Time is Gold,
We cannot buy Time,
So Decide, Act, and DO!
S T A R T N O W
To start is Bravery,
To go on takes Strength,
To change our ways need Perseverance,
To get to the top takes Heart and
Knowledge!
M O R N I N G
Every morning is a New beginning. Every morning is a new breath. As we gasp for air, we thank God for restoring our soul.
Taal Volcano
my thoughts…Nov. 26, 2020
“DO not trust anyone more than yourself.
YOURSELF is the only best of friend you can have. Don’t waste your life by becoming your own worst enemy.”
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my thoughts…nov. 25, 2020
A face may not always show the expression of what the heart feels…
Do not be fooled with SMILES…
#lovestoriesbySunset
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How to make Israeli Salad
Once I’m watching a documentary on the life in Israel particularly in Jerusalem, I saw this salad and the Israeli told the journalist its ingredients and voila, I said I have to try it. So here it is!
Israeli Salad, how to make:
Ingredients:
📌1 pack parsley
📌1 piece cucumber 🥒
📌2 pcs tomatoes 🍅🍅
📌salt
📌squirt of lemon 🍋
📌olive oil
✔Chop parsley, cucumber and tomatoes
✔Mix altogether
✔sprinkle pepper to taste
The dominant taste is the freshly squeezed lemon you’ll forgot your eating the parsley. Yummy! No cooking needed 🥒
Very simple and easy to do!
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