holy week is actually an annual thing for my family. every year, the clan and other second to third degree relatives gather together for the preparation of the procession. The sponsor decorates the antique cart our family had inherited from our ancestors. this year lola min, my paternal grandfather's sister-in-law, is in charge of the flowers/ decorations. again, everyone awaits their share of sampaguita. the sweet scent is nostalgic, i'm sure we're all gonna be reminded of my dad, who always helps out in cleaning the karo regardless who the sponsor is.

speaking of sampaguita, i was taken back by tokyo bubble tea's jasmine milk tea w/ bubbles. gilly and i tried their mixed sushi and jasmine milk tea. it's not that pricey but if you compare it to teriyaki boy you'll find it quite affordable since it's not the usual japanese resto. Bubble Tea is actually a haven for japanese treats and desserts. they also have meals and sushi' s, maki' s and sashimi's, {and the wasabi i oh-so- love!}, but basically it is japanese comfort food in a new light. we shall return.. hehe

pardon me for the segue, i forgot to mention that we had a bite to eat there last weekend. going back to the holy week fuss, gilly, my hubby, will be joining us tomorrow for the first time. our karo is 2nd to the last in line of the procession, it's the glass cuffin where Jesus Christ lay. i'll post some pictures so you can witness the antiquity i love about it. it just tells so much story.

watch out for it guys. :) have a safe lenten season! (i can't exactly say "happy holy week", sans the main purpose of the ocassion. hehe)