WHO IS HURAM

Why Huram? "Ano ba yan, parang kulam"

I was reading this passage from Kings, and this verse sparked my interest...in Tagalog, "nagising ang aking kaisipan ( e kalamnan din naman )" UY! AY! I WANT TO BE LIKE HURAM!!!!

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MAKEOVER PROJECT 1

My favorite makeover project was for a church in Arizona: www.filambaptist.com . No pictures right now, just those posted in the web :) - the very reason why I want to blog ( not brag ) the details of the projects I'm involved with - I feel the need to journal the blessings - the very story on each project. I just have it all in my head -- tsk, tsk, tsk, tumatanda pa - nakakalimutan ko na yung mga pinaggagawa ko kung saan saan...ang pagpapala ng Dios sa bawat isa :)

This project was particularly special because it was my first time to work on a volunteer project outside the Philippines - buying stuff for the project was exciting - I frequent Michaels, Jo-Ann, Home Depot, Lowes - very addicted to window shopping - big shelves of art materials, wow - laking National kasi - shopping in a bigger place was something new. I was working on a small budget at the time, a common challenge for volunteer jobs - that too, made it more special - we were able to stretch out a budget that matched the very things that attract the eyes - at least with my own :) . What I like the most there were the curtains and the two posts - an American church member volunteered to do the woodwork for the posts, did I force the guy to work on it...hahaha - It was only made of wood, shallow inside - but it looked like real heavy posts after, great job... and the curtains, my first time to design one, haha. Pati pananahi kinareer! It was also my first time to use different techniques and materials for the wall painting on the pulpit - mostly in faux, I used sponging, metallics, etc, and of course my favorite - with its ease of use - spray paint! - I hate the smell - love rattling the ball! On one store there in Arizona, the spray cans are all locked in its shelf - I asked the saleslady why - she said that it's to prevent some kids from abusing the inhalants. Naku po, meron ring palang rugby boys doon. I first saw this faux technique in the Philippines at CCF - they had their stage in gray marble - It looked very real - I want to know and learn more from their own Huram there - the gurus of CCF!!! - I heard that they now have their new stage in 5F? - hmm, I was only able to see their anniversary in Araneta - got to see this new look - I'll go there one fine Sunday - can't wait to see the very plan of their future building near Tiendesitas - wow, this stretch from Ortigas to Rizal is really booming! may Cowboy Grill na nga sa tabi ng Ever, yung dating Burger King...ano ka ba, yun ba ang measure ng success ng Rizal...pag nagkaflyover na sa Junction, ayun na...Rizal has arrived na nga...Pero in fairness, sa kabila ng lahat, di lang sa Rizal, may bago na nga sa pinas at nakakatuwa :) Back na nga sa topic! emote ng emote hmp!

My first ever big project for a church - FIL-AM BAPTIST CHURCH - I miss them so dearly. Hopefully, after this project at MBCC, God will allow me again to work on another Makeover project. ...Wish ko laahaahang....Majikaahahahaaaah...kapalaran na ika'y matagpuan...ano ba yan...sari sari ng kanta sa TV ang nasa utak ko...lumayo ka sa akin!!!! kamandag ng TV!!!! ooops, Love Story in Harvard na...teka muna

MAKEOVER PROJECT 2

I was watching a segment in Unang Hirit awhile ago - they were featuring Batibot - remember them? Ate Ging-ging, Ate Ning-ning, Manang Bola, Kiko Matsing, Pong Pagong - They even played the Batibot hits - "Ako ay kapitbahay Kapitbahay n’yo Laging handang tumulong sa inyo." ... "Alin? Alin? Alin ang naiba? Isipin kung alin ang naiba?" ... "Pagsama-samahin Ang pare-pareho Ang magkakatulad Ay ating igrupo." .. . and the classic "PAGMULAT NG MATA, LANGIT NAKATAWA SA BATIBOT, SA BATIBOT TAYO NANG MAGPUNTA TUKLASIN SA BATIBOT ANG TUWA, ANG SAYA DOON SA BATIBOT TAYO NA, TAYO NA MGA BATA SA BATIBOT MALIKSI, MASIGLA." ... nangingilabot na ba kayo ... time flies fast huh ... rewind ... Mandaluyong days ... something old...something new - may Makro na sa dating tirahan ng mga ninuno ni Francis Magalona sa tapat ng dating Apex na ngayon ay part na ng JRC - na ngayon ay Jose Rizal University na - o ano pa ba...bago na ang kalsada...ang Big Boy na lang ang di magiba este mag-iba ... pero ang Mandaluyong Bible Christian Church!!! meron na ring pagbabago :) ... this is just a sneak preview of what they're doing there :)


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They're only working on an P80,000 worth of pledges and contributions ... They still need more for really important items ... hopefully, you can be a part of this project too :) your contribution will really make a big impact on the over-all look of this church ...God bless you more!


ALL THE PROPOSED ITEMS ABOVE ARE ALREADY COVERED IN THE P80K+ BUDGET, PRAISE GOD. BUT MBCC STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (in order of priority)

1. A L T A R C E I L I N G (no estimate yet)


2. R O O F I N G (depending on the materials, the estimate is from P30,000 or $600+ (existing roofing+new ordinary gutter+new eaves+new facia board) to P50,000 or $1000+ (new rib type roofing+new spanish gutter+new eaves+new facia board+new roof framing))


3. K I D S T / B (P8000 or $160+)


3. T I L E S (from P70,000 or $1,400 using Ceramic Tiles to P155,000 or $1,800 using Granite Tiles for 31'x36' floor area.)