Little Big Shot Rhian

I met Rhian and her family last January at the vibrant and busy street in Chinatown Manila during the Chinese new year celebration. This 8 year old isn't your average little drummer girl and has caught the attention of many due to her amazing skills. She plays drums with her father and brother in the streets to support their family. Not to mention that they're using an old drum set.

I had the opportunity to personally chat with Rhian and her family while they're having a mini break on that afternoon and treated her with a pack of snacks with the thought of (wish I can afford to donate a brand new drum set). Great to see that their family is still together despite of their situation.

I'm just truly happy for Rhian when she got the chance to showcased her talent for drumming on "Little Big Shots" show last Saturday and a brand-new drum set was given to her at last.

A Noteworthy Summer in Gingoog

This post is long overdue but I thought I'd still want to post this.

When I was in high school, I used to see some photos of my friends with those giant fruit statues in Tatak plaza. It's really the first thing that came into my mind when I had the chance to visit Gingoog last year for my brother's wedding. But what's noteworthy for me was the clouds- meet- the- sea view at the Promenade by the bay (photo above) and the scenic mountain ranges when traveling from the town to brgy. Samay.

I can't forget our time in Samay. Going somewhere unfamiliar at your own pace plus the cool breeze on that late afternoon was just perfect. You can really appreciate what you are seeing around you- one of the cleanest and the best countryside we've been to. It's a place where you can still see children playing the traditional larong kalye like patintero, luksong baka and habulan. I suddenly wanted to freeze the moment to go back in time when children still prefer to play outside than spend time on gadgets and online games. I'm one fortunate and proud 90's kid.