DIM- Do-It-Myself White Garden Fence

There are a lot of wood mills in our small town so scrap wood is basically just everywhere here. So what do we do with the scrap wood? Well, aside from it being the main source for firewood among locals here, it can also be used for other things like making a garden fence. So that is exactly what I did. It took me weeks to finish since I don't have an electric saw. Then I painted it.  I only spent $4 for the white paint. Below is the finished project.

My Flowers

The Reason I Don't Blog Anymore

Okay so it's been awhile since I updated this online journal of mine. It seems like I have been spending a lot of time in my garden but then again, who can blame me. It always put a smile on my face every time I am out and about with my little shovel and gardening gloves. I am actually the happiest when accomplishing tangibly productive work like gardening. As everyone knows, when you do meaningful work with your hands, a kind of happy brain chemicals flood your mind. So yes, it's my natural form of anti-depressant. Something I really need nowadays since I am currently not working.

So first, since our place is still new and lacking of a sitting area outside, I put some plants together, bought some new seat covers, collected some pebbles and transformed the car port into a semi-sitting/reading area. I dream of something like a tropical-inspired area in the future but this make shift one might just do for now.

I really need more plants to cover the sheer ugliness of the concrete wall.

Yes, I did that mahogany garden fence with my  hands hence the outcome. ;-)

Then I started collecting some plants and seeds. I am in the initial stage of my so-called beautification project of this once-been-neglected plot of land. So bear with me. Hopefully, after a few months there will be another set of "after" pictures. And there will be more flowers and more colors and beauty to show off.

Lastly, my first attempt of a vegetable garden. Okay so there are no beds as you can see. My brother-in-law, Joseph and I helped dig the soil and I did the pathway myself. I just threw a couple of seeds a few days ago but obviously the garden needs more work and more plants. I can't wait to see the aftermath of this project. I am giddy with excitement!

 

Okay looks horrible from this view but let me assure you, months from now this will become the most sought-after vegetable haven in town! 

(Ha, a girl can dream ya' know)

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Karaoke

We just moved to our not yet finished family house and it's closer to my Lolo, closer to my roots. It's in a less than stellar neighborhood but it has given my family a sense of security and familiarity. Everybody knows everybody here. And everybody seems to look after everybody. For example, during special events like Christmas, birthdays and such, expect something from the next neighbor, maybe an invitation to salo-salo or be given a platter of lechon, pancit and lumpia. Who would refused that?
However, be prepared or be really prepared because celebrations and holidays, heck even normal days, only mean one thing, i.e., Karaoke party,

Now, as everyone knows, karaoke or videoke is part of a typical Filipino household. We just love to sing, even when without the talent. It is pure fun however irritating if done to the extreme.
The blasting of karaoke machines as well as the singer's voice will not only blow your earwax away but also hurt your sleep routine.
Our front neighbor has a small sari-sari store/karaoke business. And my neighbor to the right has a karaoke too, and the next as well. So just imagine, if the three decided to do it all at once! Oh it's a helluva fun! Not.

I don't expect them to burn their karaoke machines, hell no. It seems like aside from the house, children and the pigs and chicken in the yard, K machine is the next most valuable property.
The only thing I wish for them to consider is to do it preferably at daytime.They are doing it to the extent that my 4 year old niece, Arianne would cover her tiny little ears just to have a good night sleep, I should have taken a photo of her doing that. She was already asleep, still hands on her ears. Poor lil thing. My sister Janice, the mom, was not amused at all.

I know this is a free country but most do it so daringly unconscious of their surroundings. I don't mind if someone sings like Pusong Bato :-) or any mellow songs . But I hope those people who are Regine V or Celine D wannabes and try to "birit without the beat and the voice" , would just sing without  maybe ya' know a microphone or just sing in the sidelines.  Now, again this is a free country but some songs just sound too awful when performed by amateurs.
Mind you, I can't sing myself, but I am not Anne Curtis who can get away with singing just because of a pretty face. :-).
So in conclusion, I guess just like everything else, moderation is still the key, even with the popular Karaoke.

Life is good

I have a blog, dont I? But seems like I have been neglecting it for the last few weeks and it isn't because there hasn't been anything going on in my life. Much to the contrary actually. See what happens when life is good! I mean really good? The writing stops all together. I have been wrapped up in my charming little life that I forgot about blogosphere.Let me try to remedy that for you.
First off, my dream house is finally coming to life. For the past 10 months now my mom, sister Honey and I have been very busy with all the preparation of the house building. Finally, this month of September the house is well, almost finished. Just need painting, ceiling, tiles and some finishing touches. Okay, there are a lot more work to do but at least its almost done. My sister Honey was there to chronicle every step and misstep of the building process. She regularly sends us photos of it. So here are some of it.

I can't wait for it to be completely finished. Whew soon,  we can have something we can call our " Home". Sweet! Now for the other good news, well I suppose I will just leave it for the next blog, keep you guys hanging on for a bit :-).