The Making of Sophia the Great

Bloom, my hermit crab pet

2010-11-28T17:46:00.000+08:00

Meet Bloom, my hermit crab pet. Dad and I bought this at Mall of Asia. Photo taken at Tita Lyn's Flavored Suman stand. [November 28, 2010 - Pasay City]

Am I to be blamed?

2010-09-23T19:15:00.002+08:00

[Sept 22, 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Declamation contest at JN Montessori. I won! Made my daddy proud of me again.

My 7th Birthday

2010-09-14T21:46:00.004+08:00

[July 31, 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Celebrated my 7th birthday at Capitol Cafe in Lingayen Pangasinan.

Dream World

2010-06-27T07:56:00.000+08:00

[June 20, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand] For our 3rd day in Thailand, we went to Dream World!

Urangutan Show at Safari World

2010-06-26T07:49:00.001+08:00

[June 21, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand] We watched the monkey boxing at Safari World

The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy - Benjamin Disraeli

2010-06-25T07:38:00.002+08:00

[June 19, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand] Grand Palace Tour with mom and dad

Moving to a new school

2010-05-21T10:04:00.002+08:00

[April 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Dad and I went to JN Montessori for my entrance evaluation. I passed and Dad enrolled me right away.

Kiddy's Arts Town Again

2010-05-14T18:29:00.002+08:00

[April 2010 - Mall of Asia] After Easter Sunday Egg Hunt, we went to Mall of Asia.

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt

2010-05-13T08:04:00.003+08:00

[April 2010 - Makati Cinema Square] - Easter Sunday Egg hunt with Mom and Dad after hearing mass at Don Bosco Church Makati.

I love halo-halo!

2010-04-23T08:51:00.002+08:00

[March 31, 2010 - Makati City] At Chowking Evangelista having halo-halo with Dad.

They say to play billiards well was a sign of an ill-spent youth. My Dad begs to differ.

2010-04-22T08:42:00.000+08:00

[March 17, 2010 - Dagupan City] Dad teaching me how to play billiards.

“We learned a few words, the basics, like hello and goodbye. We learned to use chopsticks. It's not as hard as it looks.” - Casey Hamilton

2010-04-21T08:26:00.002+08:00

[March 17, 2010 - Dagupan City] My first time at Tokyo Tokyo and Dad is teaching how to use chopsticks.

Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.

2010-03-31T23:17:00.003+08:00

[March 30, 2010 - Lingayen Pangsinan] Moving up ceremony. I received an Outstanding Achiever award and four other awards!

Office Girl

2010-03-26T23:12:00.000+08:00

[Paranaque City - Dec 2009] Invaded my Dad's office and confiscated his Palm Treo 680

Princess Pia

2010-03-25T22:52:00.004+08:00

[Bugallon, Pangasinan - Feb 2010] Photo shoot with Great Grandma before going to our school's foundation celebration.

Gift from Ninang Racky

2010-03-02T22:01:00.003+08:00

[Feb 24, 2010 - Bugallon Pangasinan] I was beginning to think that Ninang Racky is just a fictional character until Dad brought this Pooh bag and told me that it's from her. Thank you, Ninang Racky!

Pia Loves Daddy

2010-02-25T11:17:00.000+08:00

[Nov 25, 2010 - Lingayen] A trip to Lingayen Capitol Complex with Dad.

Making a name for the Apuntar's

2010-02-15T21:02:00.004+08:00

[Feb 5, 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Honors day at school. My cousin Justin and I both received an award!

A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart

2010-02-09T22:18:00.000+08:00

[Feb 05, 2010 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] Waiting for the Honor's Day celebration to begin

Lady Guard?

2010-02-08T22:07:00.000+08:00

[Feb 05, 2010 - Lingayen Pangasinan] At the entrance of our school's main building entrance.

“Life is like a piano... what you get out of it depends on how you play it.”

2010-02-07T22:00:00.002+08:00

[Feb 5, 2010 - Bugallon, Pangasinan] Playing with my great grandma's piano.

Field Trip: Dolphin Show

2010-02-04T22:31:00.000+08:00

[Jan 28, 2010 - Subic Ocean Adventure] Amazed by the Dolphin Show

Filed Trip: San Guellermo Church

2010-02-02T21:16:00.002+08:00

[jan 28, 2010 - Bacolor, Pampanga] At San Guellermo Church with my cousin Justin.

En Route to Bacolor Pampanga

2010-02-01T21:08:00.002+08:00

[Jan 28, 2010 - Bacolor Pampanga] In a bus en route to San Guellermo Church in Bacolor Pampanga

My First Field Trip

2010-01-31T20:55:00.003+08:00

[Jan 28, 2010 - Luisita Tarlac] My first field trip. First stop, Luisita Tarlac for breakfast!

New Stuffed Toys

2010-01-21T23:08:00.001+08:00

[Jan 18, 2010 - Bugallon Pangasinan] Accumulated stuffed toys since my Christmas vacation last year. Except for my doll, these toys were all won by my Dad from an arcade.

I've got 2 Stars!

2010-01-19T22:59:00.000+08:00

[Jan 11, 2010 - Bugallon, Batangas] - Dad, what will be the prize this time?

Gift from Tita Sally

2010-01-18T22:42:00.002+08:00

[Dec 28, 2009 - Paranaque City] Tita Sally is the owner of the laundry shop near Daddy's place.

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them

2010-01-04T20:43:00.001+08:00

[Dec 28, 2009 - Waltermart Makati City] Dad said I should make reading a habit. We're buying more books...

It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall

2010-01-03T11:49:00.000+08:00

[Dec 28, 2009 - Manila Zoo] Horseback riding at Manila Zoo with my Daddy

2009 Disney on Ice

2010-01-02T11:39:00.000+08:00

[Dec 26, 2009 - Araneta Coliseum] My Mom, Dad and I watched 2009 Disney on Ice at Araneta Coliseum!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T08:45:00.000+08:00

[Dec 22,2009 - Mall of Asia] Back to Kiddy's Arts Town for another coloring activity. Will this picture qualify for a New Years Clipart? :)

Sitting Pretty

2009-12-31T12:53:00.000+08:00

[Dec 22, 2009 - Asiaworld Paranaque City] At Washington Tower grounds after the I-Jobs Christmas Party. Waiting for the shuttle going back to CIC Coastal Mall Office.

With Tita Mimay

2009-12-30T12:44:00.000+08:00

[Dec 22, 2009 - Washington Tower, Paranaque City] With Tita Sexy Ganda during I-Jobs Christmas Party.

Ice Skating at Mall of Asia

2009-12-29T12:34:00.000+08:00

[Dec 20,2009 Mall of Asia] This is the 2nd time that I tried ice skating. Dad promised to enroll me in a skating lesson this coming summer vacation!

Words are the coins making up the currency of sentences, and there are always too many small coins

2009-12-28T08:51:00.000+08:00

[Dec 20, 2009 - Makati City] Sharing my coin bank with Baby Daniel.

A hungry stomach seldoms scorns plain food

2009-12-27T10:18:00.003+08:00

[Dec 19, 2009 - Makati City] After a tiring tour at Mall of Asia, I asked Dad to cook food for our dinner. He cooked fried chicken and mixed veggies. He gave me kiwi fruit for dessert.

Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul

2009-12-26T10:03:00.000+08:00

[Dec 19, 2009 - Mall of Asia] At Kiddy's Arts Town playing with colors.

With my Ala Eh Cousins

2009-12-25T19:07:00.002+08:00

[Jan 01, 2007 - Cuenca Battangas] With Inay and my Ale eh cousins

It's good sportsmanship not to pick up lost balls while they are still rolling

2009-12-25T09:51:00.000+08:00

[Dec 19, 2009 - Mall of Asia] At KIDS Universe playing with, well, balls...

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree

2009-12-24T09:44:00.000+08:00

[Dec 19, 2009 - Mall of Asia] Day 1 of my Christmas vacation, we went to Mall of Asia!

A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in

2009-12-23T09:39:00.000+08:00

[Dec 18, 2009 - Bugallon, Pangasinan] Waiting for the bus going to Manila for my Christmas Vacation with Daddy.

Life, like all other games, becomes fun when one realizes that it's just a game

2009-12-22T09:34:00.000+08:00

[Dec 18, 2009 - Lingayen Pangasinan] Christmas Party at school

A garden of Love grows in a Grandmother's heart

2009-12-21T09:28:00.001+08:00

[Dec 18, 2009 - Bugallon, Pangasinan] With my great grandmother, Nanay Romeng

Cousin Raff

2009-12-11T08:40:00.001+08:00

[Dec 7, 2009-Bugallon, Pangasinan] With my cousin Raff and my new toy, Nemo.

The Littlest Christamas Tree

2009-12-10T08:33:00.002+08:00

[Dec 7, 2009 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] A new book from Dad. The book is about counting your blessings.

Finding Nemo

2009-12-09T08:17:00.005+08:00

[Dec 7, 2009 - Bugallon, Pangasinan] A gift from Dad, my prize for getting a perfect score on last month's exam at school.

Dad bought a DVD copy of 'Finding Nemo' after we went to Manila Ocean Park last year. That's because when we saw a clown fish, he talked about Nemo and I was totally clueless who Nemo is.

'Finding Nemo' is one of my favorite movies.

A Christmas Carol

2009-12-08T08:07:00.003+08:00

[Dec 7, 2009 - Dagupan City] Movie date with my Dad

I met Goofy, Too!

2009-12-06T22:04:00.000+08:00

[June 2009 - Hong Kong Disneyland] It was nice meeting you, Goofy!

Had fun with Pluto!

2009-12-05T21:58:00.001+08:00

[June 2009 - Hong Kong Disneyland] With my Mom, Dad and Tita Kath

I met Minnie Mouse!

2009-12-04T21:54:00.000+08:00

[June 2009 - Hong Kong Disneyland] Photo-op with Minnie Mouse

A good role for a woman is hard to come by - be she black, white, or sky-blue pink.

2009-12-03T22:21:00.002+08:00

[June 2009 - Hong Kong Intl Airport] Waiting for our ride going to our hotel.

Do not tell the man who is carrying you that he stinks

2009-12-03T21:32:00.003+08:00

[June 2009 - Hong Kong Disneyland] I told Dad that I'm tired and I love him. The next thing I knew, I was up on his shoulders. :-)

Happiness is like a kiss - it feels best when you give it to someone else.

2009-12-03T08:30:00.003+08:00

[Nov 23, 2009] Lingayen, Pangasinan. Dad said 'SAY CHEESE' but I thought he said 'KISS'. So there.

Dad, we're just friends. Promise!

2009-12-01T21:23:00.001+08:00

[Nov 16, 2009] At school with my classmate, Perry.

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight. . . The truly wise person is colorblind.

2009-12-01T21:13:00.002+08:00

[Nov 23, 2009] Bugallon, Pangasian.

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other

2009-11-24T20:59:00.001+08:00

How to eat a cake with feelings

2009-11-24T20:21:00.006+08:00

[Nov 23, 2009 - Dagupan city] After school, my Dad and I went to CSI Warehouse Club in Dagupan City. We bought some groceries and then ate cake at Goldilocks.

Pain pays the income of each precious thing

2009-11-19T07:51:00.003+08:00

[Nov 16, 2009 - Dagupan City] After school, my Dad and I went to Dr. Lalas' clinic for my scheduled vaccination - MMR Booster. And, no, I did not cry.

I love Mondays because...

2009-11-10T19:37:00.004+08:00

... it's my Daddy who accompanies me to school

... I get to play with his ASUS EEE PC. :-)

[Nov 9, 2009] Bugallon Pangasinan

I Love Jollibee

2009-11-05T22:30:00.002+08:00

[July, 16, 2006 - Lingayen, Pangasinan] I just love Jollibee!

My First Blooper Video

2009-11-04T21:41:00.002+08:00

Baby Bop, Daddy and Me

2009-11-03T21:06:00.007+08:00

[Nov 02, 2009 - Bugallon, Pangasinan] Dad and I were supposed to watch Michael Jackson's This is it movie but we didn't go because I was sick. We ended up playing with my Baby Bop.

Visitor from Orkney, Scotland

2009-10-20T22:29:00.002+08:00

[October 19, 2009, Bugallon Pangasinan] My Tita Hannah was in town for two-week vacation. I was only few months old when she last visited the Philippines.

Happy Birthday, Mommy!

2009-09-15T21:47:00.003+08:00

I asked Dad to buy red roses for mommy and have it delivered to her office on her birthday tomorrow, Sept 16.

I also made a short note for mommy to be sent together with the flowers.

1st Quarter Grading Period, I got an average grade of 90.48!

2009-09-14T10:56:00.005+08:00

[Sept 14, 2009] United Methodist Church, Lingayen Pangasinan. Happy Times Christian School Honors' Day. I made my Daddy proud!

Bejeweled is my game!

2009-08-24T23:24:00.002+08:00

[Aug 24, 2009] At Lingayen Christian School. Playing Bejeweled on my Dad's Palm Treo 680 while waiting for our class to start.

Long Hair No More

2009-08-24T23:14:00.003+08:00

[Aug 24, 2009] At Magic Supermarket in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Noticed my new hair cut? Finally, I was able to convince Mom to cut my hair. Hair cut done by Tita Karen.

This is where my Mom works

2009-06-30T22:09:00.003+08:00

[June 19, 2009] Hong Kong International Airport. We saw this ads on our way out.

Morning in Nathan Road

2009-06-28T07:27:00.002+08:00

[June 20, 2009] Along Nathan Road in Hong Kong, looking for a restaurant to have breakfast.

Swine Flu Scare

2009-06-25T10:01:00.003+08:00

[Hong Kong International Airport] Mom told me to wear a mask and so I did. With me in the picture is my Tita Kath.

We're going to Hong Kong!

2009-06-19T15:17:00.002+08:00

[June 19, 2009] Ninoy Aquino International Airpport Terminal 3. We are going to Hong Kong for a 4-day vacation.

Palacio del Gobernador

2009-06-01T20:48:00.001+08:00

[April 29, 2009] Lingayen Provincial Capitol Building

Mixed Fruits

2009-05-17T20:04:00.000+08:00

At Red Ribbon - Mall of Asia while waiting for our orders. [May 13, 2009]

Breakfast at Jollibee

2009-05-12T08:45:00.000+08:00

While I'm having my breakfast, Dad took this picture and posted it via blogger email posting.

Loboc River Cruise

2009-04-27T10:26:00.001+08:00

[April 15, 2009] Watching local performers - traditional song and dance

Tourist from Magtaking

2009-04-24T08:26:00.003+08:00

[April 15, 2009] Chocolate Hills, Carmen, Bohol.

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

2009-04-24T08:16:00.002+08:00

[April 15, 2009] NAIA Terminal 3 - Waiting for our flight to Tagbilaran, Bohol.

Hayahay Model

2009-04-24T08:03:00.003+08:00

[April 15, 2009] Hayahay Resort along Alona beach at Paglao Island, Bohol.

Bonding at Chocolate Hills

2009-04-21T18:46:00.002+08:00

[April 15, 2009 - Chocolate Hills] For receiving the Most Outstanding Achiever during our moving up ceremony, Dad treated me to a 3 days and 2 nights vacation at Panglao Island, Bohol.

Most Outstanding Achiever I Am

2009-04-07T10:54:00.004+08:00

[Lingayen, Pangsinan - April 3, 2009] I received the Most Outstanding Achiever award during our moving up ceremony that was held at Narciso Ramos Sports Complex.

Did I hear you asking if my Mom is pregnant? Uhm... nope, ~~mataba~~ malusog lang talaga sya.

Dad bought me a cool Jollibee stuff toy!

2009-03-15T00:33:00.003+08:00

[Dec 2008] Dad's place in Makati, Christmas vacation

Happy birthday, Barney!

2008-11-29T22:48:00.003+08:00

[Nov. 29, 2008] Center Stage, Mall of Asia - Barney's birthday celebration.

Making my Daddy Proud

2008-11-21T13:29:00.003+08:00

[November 19, 2008]Once again, I made my Daddy proud of me by being No. 1 on the Achiever's List for the 2nd quarter.

Trick-or-treat at Mall of Asia

2008-11-02T13:03:00.004+08:00

[Oct 31, 2008] I'm a witch! Dad bought me a witch costume and then we went to Mall of Asia for trick-or-treating. Next year, I want to be a white lady. :-)

You can stand under my umbrella ella ella eh eh eh

2008-10-12T20:36:00.003+08:00

[October 9, 2008] Lingayen, Pangasinan. It's my Winnie the Poo mini umbrella

Fish Spa

2008-10-02T21:09:00.006+08:00

[October 1, 2008] Manila Ocean Park - My Dad and I tried the Fish Spa. Loved it! Dad said if he will win the Busby SEO Test, we can visit Manila Ocean Park every month. :-)

I've been to Covelandia!

2008-10-01T07:42:00.003+08:00

[Aug 30, 2008] Nanay Romeng's 84th birthday celebration at Covelandia Du Labrador Family Beach Resort. With me is my cousin Kobe.

Making my Daddy Proud

2008-09-21T17:48:00.004+08:00

[Sept 19, 2008] Dad took a leave from work to pin my Achiever List Ribbon during our First Grading Period Honors Day. I've got the highest grade among all kindergarten students in our school. He said he's proud of me! With me on the picture was Hannah, one of my classmates.

Let's get physical,physical

2008-09-16T21:32:00.002+08:00

[Sept 12, 2008] This isn't a preparation for 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. It's just our P.E. day!

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest

2008-09-16T21:15:00.002+08:00

[Sept 1, 2008]Dad said if I want to immigrate to Canada, I must finish my studies. That I promise to do.

My Sisa Look

2008-09-02T21:30:00.003+08:00

Crispin.... Basilio.... Where are you?

Barbie and Ken

2008-08-20T10:55:00.002+08:00

These dolls are my Dad's birthday gift for me. I have just turned five last July 29. Don't worry Dad, I don't have a boyfriend yet. Crush pa lang. :-)

I've got a barbie boots!

2008-08-14T23:20:00.002+08:00

[Aug 12, 2008] Dad said I can't wear my boots, that I should be wearing my black shoes instead. He don't think my boots is black, too?

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand

2008-08-08T22:03:00.005+08:00

This is the proper way of eating your french fries

Dad, you should really be paying attention. Look at me!

Now, come here and get your share

[Aug 4,2008 at CSI Dagupan] I was showing Dad how to eat french fries the proper way.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate

2008-08-07T23:34:00.002+08:00

[July 29, 2008] It's my birthday! Dad and I were supposed to have an out-of-town trip but the plan didn't push through. But just the same, Dad was able to make this day extra special!

umobile is for the cute and the young

2008-07-31T09:25:00.003+08:00

My Dad bought me a cellphone and temporarily let me use his umobile sim. I'm probably the youngest umobile phone user. Dad said he's getting a sun cellur sim for both of us to enjoy free unlimited calls.

Madaldal daw kasi ako sa phone at malaki ang binabayaran nya buwan-buwan. LOL

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Hi Tita Jet! I've heard about the earthquake, I hope you and your Papa Batjay are ok. Si Lolo Pogi, sana ok din.

It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities

2008-07-25T07:29:00.005+08:00

[July 22, 2008] After my class, my Dad and I went to the supermarket to buy groceries for me. I told him that I want a Koko Crunch, but he said no. He said its from Nestle and they are not treating their workers well. Find me another brand then, I said. Since he can't find any, I still got my Koko Crunch.

And before he left, he told me that if I want to work in Canada, I should make good on my studies. Looking for a Canadian boyfriend to get a fiance visa wouldn't work.

Huh? What is my Dad talking about? I don't even have a boyfriend. Crush pa lang!

Every embrace is one to remember

2008-07-02T09:40:00.005+08:00

..ooops! Missed my Dad's precious forehead. Take two....

Better!This will do.. :-)
[July 1, 2008] My Dad, took a leave from work to visit me. It's Canada Day!

Look Dad, my laptop is bigger than yours

2008-07-02T09:17:00.003+08:00

Thanks to my cousin Hannah for giving me her old Vtech Laptop. It's bigger than my Dad's ASUS EEE PC!