Of Rainfalls and Flower Floats

It has started to rain here in Baguio. Quite early, my folks think. Last Sunday was the year’s first rain for me. We were being treated to a meal at Baguio Country Club then and it was wonderful watching the rain while enjoying the ambience of what still makes people from the lowlands or all over come back to Baguio. A Korean movie Clark Kent and I recently watched had this line: “Does the rain fall in drops or in threads?” It seemed like the rain was falling in threads during that time, but what do you think?

Baguio Country Club had its Flower Festival entry float parked front of the main entrance. It was pleasantly surprising to see that the flowers used for the float were not yet wilted or dried --- the cut flowers have actually lasted the week or more since they were tacked, glued and arranged to make what was one of the more eye-catching floats during the parade --- although it cannot be helped to compare it to Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach – because there was indeed a Horse (although not real) attached to a carriage like structure. I’m surprised that it didn’t win any award in the float contest though.

More next time.

Ciao.

Of Health and The Baguio Flower Festival

Hi Igan,

I’ve been reading through your blog and I celebrate with you for the last pair of meds that you have to take. Hurrah! Here’s to good health!
However, I’m in the middle of a cough and colds spell, actually - my second in a span of two weeks. It got me concerned because it might mean my immune system is weakening – I’m having infections right after I get rid of them. Not very good indeed --- and it’s always unpleasant to have the virus. I’ve been taking my own advice of water therapy – that is drinking lots of water --- and, although it is not my practice, as I try to avoid taking in medicine as much as I can – I took a cough capsule in the hopes of having relief for the night -- I still haven't gotten it though because I'm still barking like a dog every now and then as I write this.
I ought to be writing you more stories --- quite a pity because there are stories to tell and I just don’t take the time to sit down and write. Just recently, for example, The Baguio Flower Festival was held (It ended last Sunday, March 4) and Baguio was quite in a flurry of usual activities --- parades and trade fairs etc. I’m getting tired though, so I guess I’ll have you in on the details next time -- how' that for "bitin." :)

Ciao.