Liebster Award Tag

 I received this Liebster Award Tag from Leja. Want to know how it works?

Here is how:

1. You answer the 10 questions that your nominator gave you.

2. After that, you nominate 10 other people who have less than 200 followers and link them on your post.

3. You think of 10 new questions for the nominees to answer.

4. You let them know you have nominated them so they can post their response/questions.

What is the “Liebster Blog Award?”

 
This started in Germany that gives recognition for new bloggers. You receive this award from a fellow blogger that thinks your blog is interesting and worthy. Liebster means dearest, sweetest, or lovely. In short, this award's purpose is for readers and fellow bloggers know more about you by answering their questions.

10 Questions asked by my nominator:

1)Describe yourself in one word.

FEARLESS

2)What are your biggest achievements?

HAVING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN COLLEGE, PASSING CIVIL SERVICE, AND BEING EMPLOYED IN ONE OF THE BEST BANKS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

3)Would you change your life with someone else?

NO. I AM CONTENTED OF WHO I AM AND WHAT I HAVE NOW.

4)Describe your personal style.

DIVERSE. UNIQUE. UNPRETENTIOUS.

5)Why did you start writing a blog.

BECAUSE I LOVE WRITING MY THOUGHTS AND IT HAS BEEN MY DREAM EVER SINCE.

6)Do you think you could handle the pressure of being famous?

I THINK SO. ;)

7)What is your favourite dish?

SEAFOOD PASTA.

8)What would you do if you had 1.000.000$ ?

DONATE HALF OF IT. THE REST, I WILL INVEST ON SOME REAL GOOD INVESTMENTS SO THAT I CAN HELP MY FAMILY, RELATIVES, AND EVEN THE UPCOMING GENERATIONS OF OUR CLAN.

9)What type of music do you listen?

LOVE SONGS. R&B. MUSICAL. INSTRUMENTAL

10)What is your favourite quote?

BEHIND THE CLOUDS, THE SUN IS STILL SHINING.

 The Nominees:

Sandz Claret 

Watchamacallit 

Leja 

Sherlyn Myka Subrida

Adelle 

KC 

The Photography Academy Manila 

Marcella Giovani 

Never settle for less 

Jackie Harrison 

My questions for you:

1. What name / nickname you prefer to be called?

2. What is your dream getaway?

3. A country you would love to live?

4. Your favorite color?

5. What is your greatest dream?

6. Greatest fear in life?

7. Your favorite brands / designers?

8. Describe your dream house.

9. If you could marry your dream guy, who would it be?

10. Rate from highest to lowest priority: Love, Life, Career

I hope you enjoy reading this guys! Enjoy answering too! ♥♥♥

 

What is the “Liebster Blog Award?”
It’s an award that  started in Germany in order to give smaller bloggers recognition for their hard work. You receive this award from a fellow blogger that feels your blog is both worthy & important to them.

I was so surprised and overwhelmed that one of my fellow bloggers deemed my blog worthy of an award. I still find it amazing that people read about my life and  travels…. just a simple Island Girl

The origins of the Liebster Blog award are somewhat unclear but the general consensus is that it originated in Germany, Liebster meaning favorite or dearest, to showcase bloggers with fewer than 200 followers.

- See more at: http://www.islandgirltraveller.com/the-liebster-blog-awards#sthash.Uyh6y6fg.dpuf

Why do I want to Xplore Naga?

(Photo credit to: https://www.facebook.com/thephotographyacademymanila/info)

Maybe you are wondering guys why in the world I created this particular article. I am also. It was only yesterday that my office mate, Rye Lopez (who will happen to join the photography contest of the organizers of the competition I am joining now), told me to join this blog writing contest entitled “Why do you want to Xplore Naga?” He left me in shock realizing that I only had one day to create a blog about it. Well, I could opt not to join, but there was an unknown urge inside me wanting to join and hoping to win, because Bicol is where my roots are from. Bicol is my origin. Just to quote what James Baldwin – an American novelist said,

"We cannot escape our origins, however hard we try."

 

True it is, I can say. 

I want to start convincing you guys how strong my urge is to go to Bicol, visit Naga, and experience the Peñafrancia feast by telling you my full name. My name is Francia May Gacos. Yes, I was named after the feast of Peñafrancia and as my mom said, the female version of my late father, Francisco Gacos. Both of my parents were from Bicol, Bulusan and Irosin, Sorsogon to be particular. I was only 4 or 5 years old the last time I set foot in the Bicol region. I was so young then that I cannot remember all the memories we had and even appreciate that visit to my ancestral land. Again, yes, that was the first and last.  

It was only last week that I could have got a chance to be back there. One of my office mates, Myk Durana, together with his friends, planned a trip that will explore Naga, Calaguas Island, and CamSur. However, due to lack of budget, I was not able to join them. Even in the past, I had few opportunities to go back in Bicol but maybe, it was not yet my time for me to be back there. I have always this longing for my ancestral land that sadly, I was not able to explore even if I have all rights to do so.

Nevertheless, one day, one day…. I know I will be back for sure. My origin, my ancestral land. Where my roots are from. The land where my parents have known each other and built their dreams together. A paradise where I had my first beach and river experience. Most of all, I cannot forget that time when I stared in amazement at the famous Mayon Volcano from my bus window.

I may only had few memories of Bicol on my mind, but my heart and soul will always have this strong urge and longing that someday, I will be back to where I really belong. Of course, before I die. Regardless of age and condition, I take my oath that someday we will see each other again, Bicol, tête-à-tête. God permits.

And this is a story of a girl and her dream to be back in a paradise she had once been. Au revoir, Bicolandia.

For those who want to join this contest too, visit The Photography Academy Manila facebook page for information and details on how to join.