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VACCINATED! Got my second dose of the Moderna vaccine at the Solano County Fairgrounds. Thank you!  

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Reunion Dinner at Sailor Jack's  March 26, 2021. Benicia, CA. #filam   Please click to follow our website/blog PINOYBUILT.com Photos saved here .

 

This is my new favorite Jhené Aiko song This quote from Pablo Neruda about death in the Motivation app on my iPhone came up: “IF NOTHING SAVES US FROM DEATH, AT LEAST LOVE SHOULD SAVE US FROM LIFE." I posted it on Instagram story, and searched for a song on "love."  This song was the one that popped out to me.  Chesca wanted to go watch her in concert in July 2020.  She told me in October or November 2019.  I tried to buy tickets online, but they went fast.  Scalpers maybe.  I was so disappointed I couldn't get any for the two of us. Chesca wanted to go, so I badly wanted to take her. But I don't remember her ever playing this, or hearing it.  Maybe I did. It just hits me hard right now... Lyrics La-la-la-la-la-la-la, love La-la-la-la-la-la-la, love La-la-la-la-la-la-la, love La-la-la-la-la, love, yeah Look how the sun is shining Over everything it seems Very accepting of me Even when I don't believe Love, still got love You better show me s...

Erin go bragh St. Patrick's Day always reminds of me of Chicago . I can think of only one city in the world that dyes its river green -- Chicago ! It's close to my heart since that's the first place we lived in in the USA, from 1976-1979. After my family moved to California, I moved back in 1989.  Lots of fond memories. I'll have to find a photo from back-in-the-day partying on Rush St . Chicago River dyeing 2021: Green makes appearance for toned down St. Patrick's Day celebrations Chicago River Dyed Green - St Patrick's Day 2018 Drone Time Lapse From Wikipedia The city has many different Saint Patrick's Day celebrations, the most famous being the dyeing of the  Chicago River . Each year, the city hosts a parade downtown, which is preceded by the dyeing of the Chicago River. The dyeing of the river involves thousands of people lining the banks of the river and watching as a boat releases dye into the river and turns the river a kelly green color. ...

My new morning motivational music Never heard of the song or the group until today.  I was posting on Instagram via the Motivational app, and just did a search on "Carpe Diem" then "Seize the day" and found this. Posting also for a friend who lost her partner due to suicide.  We're both grieving.  I saw you posted "I don't think I can recover from this."  I felt that also.  But you will recover. It won't be today. It won't be tomorrow.  Day by day... One day or Day one. You decide. LYRICS Perhaps those who may be among us tonight for the first time may be wondering, what is going to happen now? Hold them close Petals of a rose Thorns as well Friends and foes Have no fear Don't You trust me?... Y ou must trust me Seize the day, the day Seize the day, that day Seize the day, the day Seize the day, that day I don't mind whatever happens I don't care whatever happens What is going to happen now? I can't see much in the futur...

Don't think about how long it will take to #heal or #recover. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. #Recovery is not about figuring anything out; it's about having the #will to take another step toward #love From @AppMotivation #motivation #quote #motivationalquote Don't think about how long it will take to #heal or #recover . Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. #Recovery is not about figuring anything out; it's about having the #will to take another step toward #love From @AppMotivation #motivation #quote #motivationalquote pic.twitter.com/Wubf8XBsLR — JF 🇵🇭🇺🇸 (@JFPerseveranda) March 17, 2021

Austria's Pinoy Pride for Eurovision

Los Angeles Times Times videographers have spent the past 12 months documenting how Los Angeles has been altered by the coronavirus. Here's a look back at what they saw. 

After you get a #COVID19 vaccine, enroll in v-safe to tell CDC how you feel through personalized health check-ins. V-safe will also remind you to get a second vaccine dose. Your participation in CDC’s v-safe helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe. More: https://t.co/S4ZmF2foa9 . pic.twitter.com/qiWzggfoqy — CDC (@CDCgov) January 12, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Get vaccinated. Get your smartphone. Get started with v-safe. Use your smartphone to tell CDC about any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. V-safe uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive the vaccine. V-safe—a smartphone-based tool that monitors vaccine safety—is now available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and simplified Chinese. Tell CDC how you feel after #COVID19 vaccination by completing short surveys. Learn more & register: https://t.co/S4ZmF2foa9 . pic.twitter.com/XZ07h0Js3S — CDC (@CDCgov) March 8, 2021

University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi on Monday became the Philippines' first official recipient of a vaccine against COVID-19. https://t.co/bbUlZzy7A6 — GMA News (@gmanews) March 1, 2021 ANC 24/7: The Philippines begins its legal COVID-19 vaccination drive. The first person to receive the authorized vaccine is Philippine General Hospital Director, Gerardo Legaspi. Legaspi says, he volunteered to take the vaccine to vouch for its safety. Dr Gerardo Legaspi, director of PGH, is the first person to legally receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. Learn more about him here. 💉 https://t.co/T3zH0iUY75 — Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 5, 2021

Sky News: Star of the stage Lea Salonga talks being a Disney princess, diversity in musical theatre and the pressures of finding fame at a young age.

March 6, 2014. Flew to Chicago with my sister for cousin Edgar Allan Rivera's funeral. Miss ya cuz. Took a selfie to show all the snow. My family left Chicago in 1979. Since 1986, this was home when I was in town. Thank you Tita Lita, Tito Narding, Jun & Allan! View of the neighbors across Karlov St. I moved back to Chicago in April 1989 (I thought for good). I can't imagine having to shovel snow today.

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ABC News: A look at how Asia’s strict protocols have helped contain the coronavirus. The USA, Americans, can learn from this.

Thank you Democrats! Big news: Congress just passed President Biden’s American Rescue Plan – a historic legislative package that will turn the page on this pandemic, deliver direct relief to Americans, and jumpstart our economy. — The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 10, 2021 BREAKING: House passes $1.9T Covid relief bill that includes $1,400 checks, $300/wk jobless benefits, child allowance of up to $3,600 for one year, $125B for K-12 schools, $30B for public transit, $25B for rental assistance, $14B for vaccine distribution. https://t.co/C3JQIXquMx pic.twitter.com/xcyV3nXqO4 — NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) March 10, 2021

Today would’ve been Angelo Quinto’s 31st birthday. Today, we honor & remember him. Tonight, we light candles, come together as a community, & celebrate his life. Special thanks/Salamat to Bella (Angelo’s sister) for creating this beautiful portrait. #JusticeForAngeloQuinto 💙 pic.twitter.com/XOc8hdoVyy — Justice for Angelo Quinto (@justice4angelo) March 10, 2021 A positive next step is the best present we can give Angelo on his birthday, and we are grateful to say that we are moving forward. Thank you all for your continued support. We will continue to seek justice for Angelo and justice for all. #JusticeForAngeloQuinto 💙 — Justice for Angelo Quinto (@justice4angelo) March 10, 2021 BROWN LIVES MATTER!

Flashback to 2013 March 17. Pasadena, CA. Brian would bring us to LAX the next day for our flight to Melbourne, Australia.

UCSF Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Helen H. Hsu, PsyD Lead Outreach Clinician/Asian American Specialist Vaden Health Center Counseling and Psychological Services Stanford University Past President Asian American Psychological Association Learning objectives: At the end of this presentation, learners will be able to: Identify key bimodal demographic and historical factors underlying Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) mental health Improve assessment of systemic factors and stressors impacting AAPI health in the COVID-19 era Integrate cultural and community resources relevant to AAPI resilience intro treatment considerations

Thanks again Glenn! Music video by Joey+Rory performing When I'm Gone. (P) (C) 2012 Sugar Hill Records & Vanguard Records, Welk Music Group Companies. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Label Services When I'm gone - Joey + Rory - Lyrics A bright sunrise will contradict the heavy fog that weighs you down In spite of all the funeral songs The birds will make their joyful sounds You'll wonder why the earth still moves You'll wonder how you'll carry on But you'll be okay on that first day when I'm gone Dusk will come with fireflies and whippoorwill and cricket's call And every star will take its place In silvery gown and purple shawl You'll lie down in our big bed Dread the dark and dread the dawn But you'll be alright on that first night when I'm gone You will reach for me in vain You'll be whispering my name As if sorrow were your friend And this world so alien B...

A Filipino-Austrian will be representing Austria at this year's Eurovision! REPRESENT!

Thank you for sharing with me Glenn! Jealous Of The Angels written by Jenn Bostic is the first single from Donna Taggart's second album Celtic Lady Volume II. Donna Taggart is a Celtic singer and musician. Born in Omagh in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland she first came to prominence in 2011 when her acclaimed debut album Celtic Lady Vol. 1 was picked up by highly respected BBC Radio Ulster presenter Gerry Anderson. LYRICS I didn't know today would be our last Or that I'd have to say goodbye to you so fast I'm so numb, I can't feel anymore Prayin' you'd just walk back through that door And tell me that I was only dreamin' You're not really gone as long as I believe There will be another angel Around the throne tonight Your love lives on inside of me And I will hold on tight It's not my place to question Only God knows why I'm just jealous of the angels Around the throne tonight You always made my troubles feel so small And you we...

Flashback 20 years ago. March 10, 2001. Mama & Papa's house.

March 10, 2001 at my parents' house.

A Filipino immigrant in Canada was recently threatened in a racist tirade on a metro Vancouver bus. Rowena Papasin tells us more about the incident and what local transit police are doing about it.  If this happened to me in California, and I kicked the guy, or took out my karambit, would it be considered self-defense?

Gabay by KZ Tandingan | Music Video | Official Filipino Soundtrack - Raya and the Last Dragon Gabay (From "Raya and the Last Dragon"/Tagalog Version) [Verse 1] Bawat galaw ay ating pasya, kung lalaban o sasama Pag-ibig ay kulay at tiwala'y tumatatag pag tunay [Pre-Chorus] May lakas na galing sa tubig, at sa puso mo'y mahika Bibigyang dangal ang pamana, pag liwanag ang 'yong dala Magkaisa nang tumibay, at di mahihiwalay Tatatag wag lamang matakot [Chorus] Na subukan (At magtiwala tayong kanyang gabay) Na subukan (At magtiwala tayong kanyang gabay) Na subukan (At magtiwala tayong kanyang gabay) Na subukan (At magtiwala tayong kanyang gabay) [Verse 2] Nasaktan man puso, dapat mong buksan Sa pamilyang iyong kanlungan Kahit may alitan, pag-aalangan Pangamba at takot dapat tanggalin [Pre-Chorus] May lakas na galing sa tubig, at sa puso mo'y mahika Bibigyang dangal ang pamana, pag liwanag ang 'yong dala Magkaisa nang tumibay, at ...

SORRY HOLY FUCKING SHIT THE TRAILER IS OUT ⁦ @cw_kungfu ⁩ https://t.co/uRORYkHe2H — Olivia Liang 🦋 (@olivialiang_) March 8, 2021 Nicky is destined for greatness. #KungFu premieres Wednesday, April 7! Stream next day free only on The CW. pic.twitter.com/0QdrK8f87j — Kung Fu (@cw_kungfu) March 8, 2021 A warrior's journey begins. #KungFu premieres Wednesday, April 7! Stream next day free only on The CW. pic.twitter.com/Fs3DUlZwyN — Kung Fu (@cw_kungfu) February 24, 2021 I watched the original Kung Fu series of course. Like everyone else, I'd find out later the Kung Fu series was based on Bruce Lee's idea, only for Hollywood to steal his idea, and cast a white man as a Chinese Shaolin monk! But hey, I'll watch and root for the new Kung Fu series! nothing more boneheaded, shitty, and racist than Hollywood shutting out Bruce Lee, only to steal his ideas and recast David Carradine in his roles https://t.co/TtRxggM6Ze & https://t.co/2tzcUB6rTk pic.twitter.c...

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Increasing hate crimes targeting Asian Americans are a silent symptom of the coronavirus pandemic.

  Flashback to Emmaline's birthday party in March 2017.

Gotta have the lechon at the pinoy party! Pass the Mang Tomas lechon sauce please.

Happy birthday! Flashback to Emmaline's birthday party. March 5, 2017. Concord, CA.

 

Throwback to when my cousin Charleen Badiola was ordained as a nun in Chicago, Illinois. HBD!

Throwback to July 27, 2002 Rest In Peace Tess