Semestral Break Vacation II 2014

Before we've reached the Bubuan Island, we had passed through Jolo, Sulu and Siasi, Sulu. From Zamboanga, it will stop for awhile in Jolo to move out those people whose staying in Jolo then get the passengers those are travelling to Siasi or Bongao. Next destination is Siasi, Jolo where we were going. My father-in-law with his speed boat are already there to get us and moved us to the island.

Jolo, Sulu port area

Jolo, Sulu port area

Siasi, Sulu

Siasi, Sulu

For your information, I am a Tausog, people who lives or originally from Sulu are called Tausog. I am 3/4 Tausog and 1/4 Siamal. Siamal not Samal. I mean thou its the same, it has a big differences or just simply, we're Hybrid! (Haha!) My mom is half blood Sinama from Simunul got from his Dad. I am proud on my tribes!

my baby Quernivbie in Siasi, Sulu

Bubuan Island- My Semestral Break Vacation

Assalamualaykum! For how many days, finally! I'm back. We just arrived yesterday night. I got so dizzy and I vomitted because the current really strong and you can really feel it in the ship. We took our ride on the ship of MV Lady Mary Joy. Compared to another ships who travelled from Zamboanga City-Jolo, Sulu- Siasi, Sulu and to Bongao, MV Lady Mary Joy is the fastest one. Because they don't stay a long time in one place like what other ship does. They just get passengers for about 30mins to 1hr only and move. Unlike others, they will stay for about 3-4hours. Other thing that made this ship better than the other are: the comfort room is clean, its not messy, especially in te room of aircons (I don't know what to call it. Peace!) and they have a water supply, they don't cheat people with sea (Haha!); they have bedding room-like. You really have your privacy in there. :) Anyway, this is my story. Last October 28 of this year, I spent my semestral break in my in-laws, in the Bubuan Island. Actually, they are from Siasi, Sulu but my Mother-in-law is a teacher in this island and my father-in-law do business there too. Fishing and drying fish and sell it to a larger factory whose business are all about sea. Because Bubuan is just near to the Siasi, about 2-3hours of travelling in a handmade boat with engine from Siasi to Bubuan. They moved in to the island about 25 years ago.

Bubuan Island

Bubuan Island is an unknown island. No one knows this island only few, me either. They are only few people lives here but then its peaceful. Bubuan is an island with mountains surrounds it. They are full and satisfied with the food they can get everywhere in the island. In the mountain wherein there's a of different kinds of fruits, vegetables. In the sea, where you'll be able to catch different species of fish. Those big one, the expensive one, squids, octopus, skate and many more. You will really get your appetite satisfied with all of it. The people hospitality makes you feel like you're from that island too. They are giving and sharing fishes, fruits and vegetables. They will meet you on the way with a smile. The people here speaks Siamal Language. For example, "Ayi?" means What; "Angay?" means Why and many more. I'm not too familiar with their language though I spea Siamal too but our language do have some differences in accent, in words and spelling, what in our Siamal is "Iyan?" not "Ayi?". If you wanna know more siamal language or curious, message me. Duh? Hehe. Sometimes, when people talked to me I just smile and say "Ahh" and "Aha or Oo" which means Yes.

Kagang Sukay (Crabs)

Kanuus (Squid)

Istah Pugut 

These are just few of seafoods in the Island which are shared, gave by the neighbors to us. Some are selling but in very very low price. The last picture of a fish we called it "Pugut" in our language, I don't know its English name. There's only 3 major problems with this Island. (1) It is always hot weather in there with a combination of the sea that will surely turns you to black. They used Solar Energy to conduct electricity that will open up a light, a fan, DVD player but some also has their own generator. (2) Lack of Water problem. People need to go to Siasi just to get tap water there because there's no water supply in the island. Its our drinking water, for washing of clothes, daily bathes and in ayir before performing our muslim prayer. We need water, right. (3) What I hate the most! The Mosquitoes! There's so many mosquitoes coming starting from 6pm to 10pm. And will return on 4 oclock in the morning. One time, my brother joke that Mosquitoes are doing fasting, they will make Bukah when 6pm up to 10pm and rest. And when 4am strike they will for their Sahur. Haha! But suck! I'll be losing one glass of blood per night.

Lutong Pinoy Resort

Assalamualaykum!

Yesterday, we went to Lutong Pinoy Resort with my batchmates. My former classmates batch 2011. Unfortunately, only 6 came. But its okay, we enjoyed and seized the day thou. Our planned meet up was 9 am. We are Pinoy and we know the Filipino time, we met on 12:30 am and arrived in Lutong Pinoy Resort at 1 pm. We were in town for 3-4 hours, I think.

We ate first before went to swimming. We contributed foods. I brought the Adobo Manok, some brings SLQ Grilled Chicken, Chip and Curls, Softdrinks, Water, and Rice. As what seen on the picture below, that's just what we got. Haha!

We are only Seven (7) and a half. Haha! I bring my baby because I want to see her in the pool. This was her first time to encounter pool. Though we went to her Fathers' Island which is surrounded by the water, still, she wasn't able to swim there. When we got in Lutong Pinoy, she said "Neeeeh!" with clapping of her hands and a smile. I thought she liked to swim too just how she saw the kids in the kids pool. But then, when we went there, she shouted and cried. Everytime I walked near the pool, she cries.

These are some views of the resort. The first picture is the pool for adults. Which depth is 4 ft and the half of the pool is 5 ft depth. The second one is the man-made lake wherein you can do boating there with your friends. I haven't asked how much but I think it cost 100 php for an hour. The yellow thing in the picture is the boat and the bridge-like there is the entrance. You  can see there the parking area and in that area, the Zip-Line is located, it cost 150 php per ride, I think. Not too sure. But I heard  someone talking about it. Lol!

Alghabida in the Lutong Pinoy Resort

HS Batch 2011 Alghabida and Friends

We took some pictures before going home. Pardon for the picture. We just asked some of the helper of the Resort to give us a shot. EPIC! Hahaha. Me with a car? We don't even have one. Hahaha! We just commute. 

HMIJ Mosque

Assalamualaykum!

And now!? You're on my page "PLACES TO GO". These are the lists of great places here where I personally had the chance to visit it.

This is the HMIJ Mosque. This was my Mosque-Alma mater. I studied highschool in HMIJ Philippines Islamic College Inc. It is located in Baliwasan Grande. It is also known as BCC. And that was my Alma matter secondary school. This mosque is still under renovation. I took the front view because of the new look of it. When I was High school. It is just a simple mosque, it only have one storey, and now, see! It has it second floor. Oh wow! Worshippers have a space to pray in. Ma shaa Allah! Before, during Ramadhan, when people pray they come here and pray. But if they are late, this Mosque is fully loaded of worshippers, and that's why some are praying outside, but the space outside the mosque is a very huge space. But the problem is, what if the rain falls during praying time, so they will get wet and we can't stop are prayer when we already started it. This help people to pray comfortably and worry-free.

At the back of this view is a prayer area for boys, and here in the picture faced the entrance of the girls. Every Ramadhan prayer or its Tarawi, lots of people preferred to pray here though there are near Mosque on their area. But it is stated that, if there are near Mosque on your area you must not pass through it, instead pray there. I don't know what's their reason, maybe they have their own car, they find more comfortable here, or maybe the Mosque on their place was full. But then, the important is, you worship to the Only One God (ALLAH SWT) with all your heart and soul.

I remembered the time, way back to my high school life, when we were fasting and we pray 12 noon which is the Zuhur and we slept inside this Mosque. It is fully air-conditioned. Sometimes, we woke up late and we are late to our classes. We prayed together. If we don't have class or we dismissed early, we stand by inside the Mosque and relaxing. I miss those moments. 

This is the home of our God. We must respect this. We must love it. We must protect it. And we must keep it clean.

Building a Mosque is a big good deed.