Darn! I feel super bad that I missed being in Cebu City last weekend for the famous Sinulog Festival. It has been a decade since I last attended, and it’s just one of the major Philippine festival that’s really worth going to. I watched it on TV, but the experience of actually being there and being in the middle of all the fun and festivities is a lot different from just watching on TV.

But before I go on, let me tell you a little something about the Sinulog 2011 festival and what it’s all about.
The Sinulog is held on the third Sunday of January every year in Cebu City. This is to give honor to the Child Jesus, or the “Sto. Niño”, the patron saint of the city. The Sinulog celebration is famous for the colorful garb, and the street dancing. And of course, for the food.

This year, there were shows, contests, parades, and even a boat ride showcasing the Sto. Niño. I bet there were lots of people there, from business people to yuppies, families, kids, and yes, even the friendly Maritime Lawyer from across the street. It seems that a lot of people went out of their way to make it to Cebu City to shout “Pit Señor” with our fellow Cebuanos.

A lot of people I know (and even those I don’t know!) who owns or wants to own a DSLR camera. I don’t know what the hype is all about. Maybe because I’m just not into photography. Don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate nice pictures. But maybe I’m just not the type who’s interested in buying such an expensive gadget just to take super great shots of our dull life. I’m fine with a point and shoot. And from what I’ve researched, there are advanced or professional point and shoot cameras that take good pictures which can rival those taken with DSLR cameras. I’m just not sure if you can use a nikon rifle scope with those point and shoots though.

We’re getting a nanny/household help soon. But before she comes, I have to make sure we buy what she will need. Of course, a bed and a fan are on top of my list. I was thinking of getting one of those adjustable beds, but maybe just a folding bed will do. And of course, we have to buy a stand fan for her room. And now I realized there aren’t any built-in cabinets in the other room. So then I have to buy a plastic cabinet for her too. Hmm. Now, let me check. I wouldn’t want to miss anything.