They swing by this place on their way from Mountain View College last April 21. Together with her cousins, they took the zip. If she did not took the zip then I would wonder why not when she is a very adventurous creature. lol! And guess what she told me later, the zip was not very challenging at all. lol! She said, it was not scary and it was not an adrenalin pumping experience. Oh my I wonder what adventure she really wants??!
Now I am in deep thought. A papa’s daughter indeed!
April came and oh not a single April post. And now it’s gone before I could make a post regarding what the DD has been up to during the month of April.
When she arrived from school for vacation, I was really worried what would be up to during the break. I have no trip plans for her as I don’t have even one for myself except for the 60th\ Anniversary Homecoming weekend I have planned to attend since last year. Lol! She can tag along though but based on experience she cannot relate and I am sure we would end up fighting as what happened years back when she was still a bit smaller. She complained on why I often stop and talk with friends. Lol!
Youth Congress 2013
Her Omi texted me if Dimple have plans of attending the Congress. I replied that she changed her mind in attending because she does not have company. Days later we were told that her cousins from Bohol will be attending and she can attend too! Sponsored by Omi, she left Iligan on the Saturday evening, April 6
She stayed there the whole week. We met Apirl 11 in the afternoon and I was like “wow look at your color!” I thought she turned dark and she emphasized that her color just became “red” not dark. Lol! Whatever! But I can see that she is having fun and this is what should summer be like for teens like them.
Post Congress Activities
The left MVC on a Monday and swing by Dahilayan for a zip. It was her first time there and of course she got that picture taken experiencing the first longest dual zipline in Asia. Photo? It is at home.
They stayed in Cagayan de Oro until Thursday.
But until now she is not yet home. She is spending time with her cousins who are at home in lligan for an extended vacation in Mindanao.
Bohol Visit
I don’t really have any idea if she can still make it to visit her Omi in La Estrella. But if ever her cousins will be going home by the time before classes starts, then she can go.
Summer Fun Photos
I do not have one so this post is kind of photoless now. I will post the zipline photo later when I am done scanning it.
When March comes, my mommy duties sort of becomes busy. 
Oh well, it’s not always March, so I am not complaining.
Dimple was part of the Third Part:
That’s a video of her and I hit my forehead after uploading it in the laptop because I discovered it is not a clear video. It’s blurry. So perfect! Sigh. Argghhh
Anyway, as usual, it’s only a vid of her. I failed to take a photo because I already set the camera to video mode when she went up the stage.
Last year, there was only one recital for the whole school year, but for this year, they had it every grading. I was able to attend the first and then this is my last. 
Thanks to Omi for the dress and thanks to Mommy for being there, she said.
The other weekend was the fullest weekend of most of the students at Mindanao Mission Academy. They had programs beginning Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. I was able to attend the Saturday afternoon and the Sunday afternoon programs.
Here are some of the photos taken during their Music Fest.
I went straight to the Audie because I arrived on time. But looking at the front, my girl was not yet there. Hmmm so I thought of going to the dorm and indeed, she was still there with Claire. Nadugay kay nag effort ug pamalansa sa iyang dress. Oh at least she is learning. She should you know, she’s not already at the age where she knows ironing well na. –
The front of the program. It was back to back that made me conclude the program will finish late.–
The parts of the program this year was very unique if compared to the previous years. They had more participants than just the usual 4 singing groups. As usual, the 4 groups (one for each year level) sang then the following had their share too:
- the male teachers
- the female teachers
- the student teachers from MVC
- the men dormitlorians with their dean
- the ladies dormiotorians with their dean
- Families of Mendez, Sabino, Viajante, Gonzales, and Baang
- and many more…
I have here quite a number of photos but if I have to post every photo, then this post would be filled so much. lol! So let me share just a few…
The men dormitorians
The ladies dormitorians
My girl got a solo part
The El Harmonido Musico (first year level singing group)
The Crescendos (2nd year level singing group)
The Calliope (3rd year level singing group)
After few shots of the Third year group, the battery of the camera went dead. 
I just continue to enjoy the music-filled afternoon.
My sis went to attend to my daughter ahead of me. We touched down Cagayan de Oro airport at at little bit past 2 already because we were delayed in flying out of NAIA due to air traffic. My original plan was to go straight to Iligan because of my luggage but looking at the time, I decided otherwise. In spite the several luggage I had, I had to get off at the bus stop in front of the school and texted my sis to meet me up. Good thing she was there right away.
When I entered my daughter’s room, this is what I saw!
My daughter! lol! I almost did not recognized her.
To a mom’s eyes, our children are the most beautiful creature in the world. I dunno which is best if it is our mother or our daughters. I was really amazed how the powder made her look pretty matured and beautiful. I love the smokey effect of the shadows in her eyes. I then thought, oh my, the payment to the make-up artist is worth it.
This is what they were doing when I arrived, busy looking at something on her classmate’s laptop. =) All of them in the room were so pretty that night.
Taken just before they went down to the auditorium for their JS:
I was really glad to make it there before the the time because if I was not, surely there are no pics of my daughter to be shared here. I think they are really pretty here.
Gianne Larene Joselle
15 yrs old
February 17, 2013
Juniors – Seniors Prom Night with a theme:
A Revival of the Classics
I just got back from travel. Fortunately, my flight was earlier that I was able to catch up the pre-JS hours and my daughter was already ready for the moment. I think she was done 3 hrs before she has to wear the gown.
When she had her gown on, I took pictures of her and her friends and of all — this one is my fave solo of her.
My baby is now a lady. Sigh.
Our main aim in going to the city was to pick her JS prom gown. Unfortunately, their’s a need for some revisions so she has to come back to pick it up tomorrow afternoon. She surely will miss her class but I have to allow it since it would be too much if she has to come back the next day just to pick it up.
I love the color of her gown and I am sure it will look good on her. :) Sorry I do not have a photo to be shared now because I did not carry my camera with me.
From Modiste, we went straight to Uni Top to look for padded bra but there was none. I ended up picking a summer hat for my laag this week. lol!
Then she reminded me that it is almost Valentine’s day so we should go out. Go out as in eat out. lol! With 200 in my wallet, we knew were’s the right place. Merry Muffet!!! la la la She told me the last time she ate there was during her pre-school years. Imagine! That was so many years ago! Anyway, we feasted on fried chicken and a macaroni salad. 
We are now back in the office – me to continue encoding the minutes while she inspected her new violin.
No photo now! Some will be in the next post.
Promise!
