07. July 2006

Dear Mama, Friends & Family,

Hope you are all doing well and good Enjoy the 1st entry to my other friendster account (I opened this just so I could post pictures for free). I Hope you enjoy this months pictures.
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
This is one of my favorite food places. It is called 3 & 93 Dairy Bar. It is called that because its located right at the crossing of Highway 3 & 93.
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3 & 93 Ice Cream, Burgers & fries!~ Highway 93 heads down to the south of the border to Montana, USA. This place makes the best hamburgers and fries (I don't eat that much anymore though). This is a free commercial ad right here because I love the place!

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Calgary Moon

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Friday, July 07, 2006
Today we went to Calgary to Pick up Luke's friend from Nigeria. He never arrived.

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Travellers. Lives change in this airport

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Friday, July 07, 2006
This is what it looks like inside the Calgary Airport. The last time I was here was when I arrived from the Philippines back in late Oct 2004. Luke is the one wearing the red shirt.

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Friday, July 07, 2006
The Meeting Place for the passengers and whoever is picking them up in the airport

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Friday, July 08, 2006
Time to leave. Been waiting for hours. No show. It is 1:08 AM. Paying for the parking fee. Both tired and exhausted.

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Saturday, July 08, 2006
Today Luke wanted me to experience the Banff Gondolas. To ride it costs $23.50 per adult. He paid for my ticket. The thing is that Luke started to tighten up (he couldn't move) midway up to the viewdeck. It was all work after that. I managed to take some pictures though.

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Saturday, July 08, 2006
Midway to the top of the mountain!.
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View from the top.
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Saturday, July 08, 2006
A photo I took as we were heading back to Kimberley

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Saturday, July 08, 2006
The viewdeck from the top of the mountain.

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Saturday, July 08, 2006

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Saturday, July 08, 2006
That's Banff right below.

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Friday, July 14, 2006
At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006

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Friday, July 14, 2006
At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006

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Friday, July 14, 2006
Walking today and saw this

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Friday, July 14, 2006
Took this shot when I went walking for my exercise

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Friday, July 14, 2006
At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006

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Friday, July 14, 2006
At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006

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Sunday, July 16, 2006
A Birthday party for Joann & Pam

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Sunday, July 16, 2006
A Birthday party for Joann & Pam

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Sunday, July 16, 2006
The Birthday Girls

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Monday, July 17, 2006
Went driving alone at dawn. My quiet moments with God

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
I had no plans of swimming today. Just felt like going out for a drive. Saw this lake and thought I might just hang out there while I smoke my cigarette. The water looked so inviting. Since I had the place all to myself, I went skinny dipping! It was so empowering. So free and one with nature. You should try it sometime! Very therapeutic!

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Thursday, July 20, 2006
Taken as a front seat passenger in Ron's car. We were on our way to Fernie.

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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Kimberley Parade

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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Kimberley Parade

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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Kimberley Parade

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Sunday, July 23, 2006
I actually wrote an article for a Catholic Newsletter upon the request of Father Beloso. He asked me to write about my life as a live-in caregiver. My initial reaction was "father! Ako? isang makasalanang tao, hindi ako devout Catholic at church goer - magsusulat para sa isang Catholic newsletter? Ok lang kayo?" My article got published.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
My very low moments. Sometimes I feel trapped. Then again don't we all? The truth is - It is sometimes very challenging being a live-in caregiver. (Jeez what am I saying? this is a very dis-empowering thought). I get these feelings sometimes.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Kyla & Edgar. I wanted to cut my hair short. Then someone suggested I should just have it braided. And so I did that. It was a brand new experience. It's so cool! Perfect for the summer. Kyla did my hair.

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Thursday, July 27, 2006
I lost about 10 lbs this month. Been watching what I ate. I thought, If I felt trapped, that meant I forgot that I had options. So my other options were now to choose to feel better, to lose weight instead of gaining more & have fun with my hair instead of getting tired of it! It's good to remember that I have options. So enough complaining and start doing something about it EDGAR!!!

I love you all,