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when i was a kid...

my grandmother, upon seeing the three moles on my right foot, said "paglaki mo, lakwatsera ka. (when you grow up, you will go places)."
we moved a lot when i was a kid, we lived in bambang (manila), malabon, marikina, novaliches and then when i was in college, studied in mountainous baguio, which is 6 hrs away from manila.

kia ora new zealand!

fast forward to 1998, when i was 23, the whole family decided to pack up and go to new zealand. stayed there for a year. that constitutes my first taste of life outside las islas filipinas.

haribol! give me more!

in 2000, i started delving into yoga and meditation. i learned so many things and im still learning now. i try to apply the lessons i learn in my life. in the process, ive become a vegetarian, led a more simple and balanced life. also, the people ive met along this path are just simply awe inspiring and im humbled by their examples and their lives.
wanna know more? www.purebhakti.com

ni hao china!

may 14, 2004, the kid with the three moles on her foot, goes out of las islas filipinas again and sets out for china on a work assignment. reminder for vegetarians, call the airline at least 3 days ahead of your flight so they can prepare your own food.

hong kong, live it love it!

after dongguan, i stayed for a month (june to july) in hong kong for another project. one thing i learned, even if you're not a shopper, you will be when you're in hk. check out the esprit outlet near the hk space museum, there's big sale all year round. shirts cost from HKD29 up, pants at HKD100 up.

a year in china

on august 26, 2004, i flew to china once more, this time on permanent work assignment.
and the story continues...

and the journey continues...

i do not know where else my feet will take me. so far, i never planned the travels i did. all i know is where ever i am is where im meant to be.

and then she got married!

who would've thought i'd find THE guy while i'm doing a stint here in china. anyhow, on april 29th 2007, i officially became Mrs. Baquet. James, aka shenzhen's laughingbuddha, and i have had parties in HK (where we tied the knot), in Shenzhen, and in the Philippines. Next stops, Japan and the US. this is definitely a new chapter in my life.

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    Parisforless Mar 9, 2012 at 12:29 PM Report Abuse

    Sorry I've missed your birthday, but I was on holiday and I feel that it's never to late to wish you the best and many more to come!!!
    Svetlana Bellon (parisforless)

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    scarletf Mar 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM Report Abuse

    Happy birthday, Lila! See you in August!

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    pres_16 Feb 28, 2012 at 7:56 PM Report Abuse

    happy happy birthday! more travels to enjoy!

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    Donna_in_India Feb 28, 2012 at 5:31 PM Report Abuse

    Happy birthday Lila! Have a great day.

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    RickinDutch Feb 28, 2012 at 9:56 AM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday Illa!

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    tushark Feb 28, 2012 at 12:07 AM Report Abuse

    Happy birthday to you Illa

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    Martin_S. Feb 28, 2011 at 4:14 AM Report Abuse

    Just happened by your page and saw that you found your bearded budda on your travels in China...it is true that wonderful things come from travel. Enjoy. Martin

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    glyndywyr Feb 27, 2011 at 11:52 PM Report Abuse

    Have a great day!!

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    i-s-a Feb 23, 2010 at 3:51 PM Report Abuse

    happy birthday lila! kelan balik mo dito?

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    THLIN Sep 13, 2009 at 4:58 AM Report Abuse

    Hello greeting from Shenzhen... Yes, Hong Kong is a terrible place, you will have a feeling that if is a sin for not buying something when you are there!

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