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This photo was added to the cover of Vanity magazine along with the other Awardee. Photoshop is an amazing tool. They placed all of us to look like we were all in the photo shoot together. I feel truly honored to have been one of a select group of women chosen to receive the Empowered Women Of Achievement Award 2012. The event is organized by an independent group of Filipino artists and fashion designers. The first gown designed for me, sight unseen, was truly remarkable. But then you be the judge. Photos taken by Toné McGuire. He made the photo shoot so fun and brought out the best in me. It's so different to work with a photographer who gives you feedback and direction. Hair and makeup by David's Salon on Rizal Ave., Puerto Princesa City, gown by Goullee Gorospe, location: Hotel Centro, PPC, Palawan. Click any photo on this page to enlarge. There will be an actual Award Dinner this coming Dec. 15th in Manila. I am hoping I can re-arrange my schedule s...

My blogging headquarters for now. Luzviminda, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines Here I sit with hair still wet from just having had a nice refreshing shower, blogging away. After a lot of work on both our parts, Dave and I finally have built a cozy place together. I am sitting here on my cogon thatched roof native deck, happier than I have been in, well I just can't remember, except perhaps the time I had another farm in high up in the mountains and far away Montague, California in the early 80's.  From the cool clean alpine abode in Northern California, and miles away from my desert home in Tucson, Arizona, I have finally landed where I want to be. Back in my native Philippines. Where I was born and raised. Our adopted stray kitten Ming Ming, AKA Ms. Stinky butt. Though not in my hometown of Batangas, I feel very at home here in little, sleepy Luzviminda. I am feeling so happy, content, blessed and grateful. It's so good that I ...

Our loft apartment above the barn/workshop/ kitchen/shower commode area downstairs.  I feel like I am living in one of Tarzan's lairs. So indoor outdoorsy....I'm listening to and watching the rain fall outside the deck. Wow, as of September 21 we started staying out on our land in our loft apartment above the barn/workshop/kitchen area. It's in Luzviminda, Puerto Princesa, Palawan , Philippines! Whew! It's quite a switch from our elegant Subic Freeport digs. It's sort of my tree house, although not built in the trees, we are at tree level when looking outside. A wall of green surrounds me, so peaceful, quiet and so very relaxing to live here. It all started as a huge barn to house the materials we needed for the master bedroom cottage we were initially going to build. We didn't want the building materials exposed to the weather while gathering supplies so we built this huge tin covered barn. Building materials aren't always easy to get ou...

Gubran Kahlil Gubran 1883 - 1931 The book, The Prophet came to me in about 1963 when I was an early teen and it helped me get through the rough spots and when I was in need of some inspiration. It was the only thing I can remember bringing with me to live in San Francisco, California in 1967. When ever I felt overwhelmed I would draw a hot bath, light candles and read The Prophet. This book changed the way I looked at life and helpd mold my character. Khalil Gibran (born Gubran Khalil Gubran[1] bin Mikhā'īl bin Sa'ad; Arabic, January 3, 1883 – April 10, 1931) "Also known as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese American artist, poet, and writer. Born in the town of Bsharri in modern-day Lebanon (then part of the Ottoman Mount Lebanon mutasarrifate), as a young man he immigrated with his family to the United States where he studied art and began his literary career. He is chiefly known in the English speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, a series of philosophical essa...

I made this Christmas video on http://www.jibjab.com/   Starring me, our daughter Alysha, Dave and my parents. They have been playing Christmas music in Puerto Princesa since Oct. 1. With just 46 days till Christmas I figured it's ok to get with the spirit. It's sort of chopped up here...so to view it in full width view it click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNicss7iAlY

Diana Limjoco bottom left. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to feature the fine artisans and scenery as backdrops or props for the shots in Puerto Princesa, Palawan . These were all shot at the end of February 2010 for their April May 2010 Issue. It was a fun 2 day shoot. The city of Puerto Princesa, through the kindness of Mayor Edward Hagedorn, sent the crew to our most popular tourist spots, and one of the nominees as one of the new 7th New wonders of the World , the Puerto Princesa Underground or subterranean River. Thanks to the photographers, MJ Cachero who took the magazine issue shots and Voltair Fernandez Domingo for the behind the scenes shots, with all of us under the sound direction of Images Asia Magazine publisher, Ernest Gonzaga.  Shot at Lotus Garden Restaurant and Suites, one of our favorite restaurants at that time, the food is great and the ambiance at night to us, is one of the best in Puerto Prin...

L to R: Annette Ablan, Dave Dewbre, Diana J. Limjoco March 11, 2010 We were guests on GNN Talk News, hosted by Annette Ablan while we were in Manila. We are trying to pass the word on about electric motor bikes and electric tricyles as an alternative to vehicles using fossil fuels. We were able to go in depth on the pros and cons of the technology as it stands today and we feel the benefits far outweigh the cons, as long as people know and learn how to take care of them. And the retailers should have full mechanical support of units. Otherwise, it's a bust, leaving disillusioned first time electric vehicle buys with a bad taste in their mouth. Read  more about our electric tricycles on my blog. http://electric-tricycles.blogspot.com/ On the set at GNN Talk News TV Interviewing us is Annette Ablan. Host at Talk News of GNN TV. Dave Dewbre, my hubby in Red. One of our Electric Tricycle prototypes in Puerto Princesa, Palawan Our E...