Author Topic: Old Memories Spent In Valencia (Read 4325 times)

Lorenzo · « **on:** March 16, 2011, 09:52:02 AM »

Post some great, romantic, familial, friendly, nostalgic memories you have of Valencia.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:02:24 AM »

my lola nating. i remember the one time when lolo would drive to tagbilaran to pick me and my sister up during fin de semanas and take us back to his house in valencia. the drives used to be so long, and dust-filled. (the days before the cemented high way). lola nating would be waiting in her wheelchair by the driveway for our return. i can remember her smile and her red dastirs. lola was chinese. i would always remember her kissing my cheeks and pinching my face and then whispering some chinese words to my ears.

she used to make the best chinese noodle soups for us. i miss her.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2011, 11:21:53 AM »

the late Mayor Pablo Lim. I remember , in my youth, this man used to come to my maternal grandparent's house in Sawang, Valencia. Pablo, or otherwise known and called by my Lola Nating as "Pabling", was very good friends with my Lola Nating. Their similar Chinese background was always a common bond.

I remember whenever he came to our house he would always have his paypay with him. He used to call my Lola as "Nating La!" "Nating La!"

I remember when he came to our house, he pinched my cheek really hard. He always had a big smile.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2011, 11:26:37 AM »

I remember Dr. Guido Lim , another good friend of my grandparents. And Dr. Plinio Lim (the father of my maninay). I had the honor of meeting Dr. Plinio Lim again this past Summer 2010 during the birthday party of my Tito Jan Palaca. Interesting how everyone knows everyone in Valencia.

He (Dr. Plinio Lim) told me of his memories of my Lola Nating. He said to me, "Your Lola , when she was younger, was very very beautiful! Pure Chinese Beauty. Pure Chinese Beauty kaayo!"

He remembered my great-grandfather, the late Mr. Mariano Tan. He remembered the time kono that it was my great grandfather who carried the bells of the Valencia Church to the bell tower. He shared more memorable information of my family. I absorbed everything.

I love how in Valencia, everyone knows everyone and everybody. Also i found out that Dr. Plinio Lim was a former mayor of Valencia as well.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2011, 11:34:05 AM »

Weekends At Lolo and Lola's House.

On weekends my Lolo Ciano would drive to Tagbilaran to pick us up and drive us back to Valencia. Always.
Every weekend kua-on mi sa among Lolo ug Lola. We would ride in my Lolo's Truck "Salvo Lines"

Every weekend we would swim in the beach behind our house in Sawang. Lolo and Lola would take my me with my cousins
and make sure that we always had time to spend with each other. I can remember Lolo, Lola, Ako, Angel, Joseph, Forlyn,
Christian.

Talking about my grandparents , i cant help but get sentimental as i miss them so much.

At night time i would opt to sleep with my grandparents (because they had an AC in their room) hehe.
Ingon ko ni Lola, "Lola, mo dug ko nimo ug lolo ha?"

Ingon sija nako, "oy , dali ondoy bran bran!"

I would always fall asleep next to her, as she combed my hair ,
singing Chinese lullabies for me. As she rubbed my back to sleep.

I miss them so much.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2011, 11:39:40 AM »

In memory of my Lola. Anhing Fortunata Tan Salvo. 1923-1998.

We love you and we miss you, Lola Nating.
Forever you will live in my heart and in my soul.
I wait till the day I see you again in Heaven.
And I will hold you and adore you with kisses again.
Love you...

Your Ondoy Bran Bran.
For Always.

Pilita Corrales: Bisan Sa Damgo Lang

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:08:55 PM »

Akong pinaka pinanggang Lolo. Si Lolo Ciano.

The last time Lolo came to visit us in America was 2003 till 2005. The first thing that we both did as soon as our eyes met each others'
was cry. I saw him in the airport with my mother and as soon as I saw him my eyes welled with tears. After giving him the mano Po, i then
embraced him. When he left for Bohol in October 2005 , i was left with such yearning for him. My Lolo Ciano.

I was able to see him again this Summer 2010. The first day. I arrived in Bohol, i opted to drive to Valencia after visiting some of my family in
Tagbilaran (my father's side).

As our ride reached the gates of Valencia, my heart was filled with so much memories of my childhood. I had not been in Valencia since 1998.
12 years of absence. In many ways, nothing changed, but in many ways, many things changed. Emotionally and sentimentally speaking, Valencia
was still there, still my sweet home sweet home.

As I entered the Salvo residence in Poblaccion Occidental, i was met with my long-time yaya, Arsing. She being so much shorter than I. Her smile
covered her face, as so did mine. We embraced. She kissed both of my cheeks. After wards gi kusi ahong aping. Sakita!

As I entered further, I could hear my Lolo's caretaker say, "Nong Ciano, ning balik si Bran Bran!"

And then. As if my memories of old flooded my mind again, I heard his voice, "Si Bran Bran? Asa man ahong apo?"

I entered the house. There he was in his wheelchair. Dressed up as always. With his khakis and polo shirt (my mother always sends balikbayan boxes for him at least ever 2-3 months). He donned his favorite Tommy Hilfiger cologne. His face shaved. His eyes widened as he saw me. Both our eyes met.

"Ondoy...I have been waiting for you!"

I could not even respond. I broke down in tears. Lolo. I missed him so darn much.

His arms around me and his musky cologne scent brought me back to my childhood memories. Just as he used to hold me and carry me when he used to pick me up from Tagbilaran and drive us back to Valencia.

Valencia is home to me because of my Lolo Ciano.

my lolo and i,

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2011, 04:43:23 AM »

The very heart of our family in Valencia was our grandmother. Beloved and cherished by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

My Lola Nating [Mrs. Fortunata Tan-Salvo]

I remember the many times she would sing Chinese lullabys to me and my cousins when we were sleeping with her when we were still small.
Lola would speak to us sometimes in Cantonese Chinese.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2011, 11:01:59 PM »

The month of May is coming up soon. Mother's Day being around the corner always has its effect on me in opening my memories , particularly in remembering my late grandmother, Lola Nating. Last time I thought about her while i was at work and remembered how the sound of her voice was like, with the typical Valencianhon twang in the pronunciation of words, her loving nature and kisses on my cheeks. As a child whose two parents were abroad working, my Lola Nating fulfilled the role of grandmother as well as mother to me and my younger sister.

I can still remember her getting ready for Church Mass on Sundays. She used to wear Johnson's baby cologne and apply some on my cousins and I.

Lola Nating, I am remembering you this coming Mother's Day.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:48:54 AM »

My mother and sister are leaving for Bohol, Philippines this 8th of May. On the 10th they will arrive in Bohol. Then are immediately going to Valencia, Bohol.

My sister, Lorraine, has not been to Valencia since 1998. 13 years of absence.

I cannot help but think of my Lola Nating and my Lolo Ciano. I remember when we were younger, my Lola would call to my sister when it was time to eat, "Inday Angel, dali na Inday, mo kaon na ta la..."

In my lola's quaint and homely Valencianhon accent.

Ah, Lola Nating, na mingaw ko nimo. I miss and love you, Lola...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:53:01 AM »

I miss how Lola made sabao and noodle soup. Lola was Chinese, and so she was really good at making egg drop soup and lo mein (the authentic cantonese style)

Whenever it was dinner time, i would always be amazed at the mix of food we had. We would have sabao nga baka (my lolo's favorite), piniritong isda , sinugbang nokos, adobong humba, fried rice, chinese noodles (cantonese style lo mein) and of course the incomparable Valencianhon ginamos (bolinaw). ay kalami!

Lola would always give me extra food kai lalake man ko. hahaha. Chinese style.

Oh man, she really made good lo mein. Nothing compares to Lola's cooking...nothing compares jyud..

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2011, 02:32:56 AM »

Happy Mother's Day , Lola Nating. I am remembering you and missing you very much. Forever in my heart you will always live.~

To all mothers in Valencia, Happy Mother's Day! God Bless!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:31:38 PM »

Home Is Home Because Of My Grandmother and Grandfather

The sound of my Lola's voice as she used to hold me and my cousins
Her very soft hand combing my hair as she used to sing me a Cantonese lullaby
To the scent of Johnson's baby cologne that she used to put on me and my cousins
as we prepared to attend Sunday Mass at Senor Santo Nino Parish Church in Valencia.

To the smell of the spicy Sichuan style chicken soup she would cook.
Lola's smile, her soft voice, and her beautiful brown eyes always imprints on my mind
everytime I visit my Lolo's and Lola's home in Valencia.

Lola holding my baby cousin Christian Grace

Lola Nating, Papa Romeo (my uncle), and Lolo Ciano

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2011, 07:30:59 AM »

When a family member asked me , " doy Bran, asa man imong favorite part of Philippines? What part did you enjoy the most sa imong vacation?"

In my mind, it was already immediate. It was not in Tagbilaran, not Cebu City, nor the clubs of Manila that attracted me. It was the small-town setting of Valencia. Waking up at dawn at the sound of the rooster's call. The smell of the food being cooked downstairs, and then the sound and sight of my Lolo. Walking around our basaks, feeling the wet soil in between my toes, taking rides around town, and visiting the Parish Church every sunday for the 6 AM mass.

Visiting the graves of my Lola and my great lolo and great lola every weekend, and lighting candles, bringing flowers. To be able to reconnect with my family. My home.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2011, 02:54:20 PM »

A picture is worth a thousand words: Lolo Ciano and I

Hanging out with my Lolo

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islander · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:19:47 PM »

you were a very cute baby, lorenz!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2011, 12:56:05 AM »

hehehe, mo ingon to si lolo, "oy, ondoy! tambotsoy man si ondoy!". Paakon ahong cheeks

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #17 on:** November 14, 2011, 05:56:13 AM »

In 2003, Lolo came to USA and lived with us for 2 years. During this time, we were able to bond and talk. I remember when I was helping him up to my room and talked to him -- catching up with him after almost 5 years of absence. Ingon si lolo nako, "Ondoy, sa una, gamay pa ka, ako man mo kogos nimo. Karon, daku na ka. Ako tigulang na. Ikaw na mo kogos sa imong lolo.."

My eyes looking directly at his eyes. At this, tears rolled down my cheeks, as did for Lolo's. My beloved Lolo...

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