Farewell Party/Pre 21st Birthday Party

Friends from the Church
Master Herbert and his family

Mom and Dad invited some friends and people from our Church to our house for a farewell and pre 21st birthday party for me. On the menu was rice, chicken barbeque, lechon (roasted pig - my favorite!) salad, buko salad, biko and other yummies. It was a really great time.

My parents also asked four people to speak and give me advice, encouragement and share a special memory about me. My middle school principle, Mr. St. Clair, my Ninang/family doctor, Dra. Ritchie Tan, My Karate instructor, Master Herbert and my kindergarten teacher, Pastora Ruth were there to share and it was really special hearing from each them!

This was a great night to be with and celebrate with friends, and it was a great night to wrap up my summer! My parents are awesome!

Once again time has flown by so fast! My summer in Davao has been really great. I enjoyed every minute being by the ocean, my scuba diving experiences were fun, and I've made new friends. It was a busy and fun summer, I wish I could have stayed longer!

Tonight I need to pack and because I have the first flight out to Manila with Dad. We're leaving the house at 6:00 AM so it's time to pack for real this time! Tomorrow we will go to Immigration and finalize everything so I can receive my dual citizenship before I fly back to Michigan. I don't want to leave...

Let's see some pictures!