Any Filipino, or person that has been to the Philippines will recognize this deliciousness. Jollibee is one of the largest fast food chains in the Philippines with few restaurants international. They specialize in serving delicious burgers that are familiar, however, unique. Along with their burgers they serve a few Filipino dishes, fried chicken, spaghetti, etc. My personal favorite food they have to offer is their chickenjoy meals. It consists of 1, 2, 3, or up to a bucket of fried chicken cooked to perfection. Their choices with the fried chicken is original, which is KFC Filipino style, and then their spicy chicken which is indicated by the tiny red flags stabbed into the meat. Along with the chicken, you can choose how much rice you get, depending on your taste and then gravy for the chicken. My opinion is that a beverage that should be included should be either Pineapple juice or Sarsi. Any other drink seems to ruin the meal. Anyway, if you live in the western coastal United States, go find a Jollibee, and for the rest of us. Go to the Philippines and experience this as well as various other delicious treats.
My fifth area in the Philippines was Mabini, Gamu, Isabela. This area was great because I had a rough time in my last area, but I was transferred to Mabini and companioned with my good friend, Elder Ellis from the MTC. Even though our area was only one barangay, or village, we still had a lot of fun. Some of my favorite sunsets and clouds to watch were in this area because it was just rice fields. There were very few buildings.
Four years ago today, I was serving in my first area, Cauayan City, Isabela with my companion Elder Paco. It was nearly the end of the cycle and he would learn that he would be called as ZL. In just a little bit I would become companions with my follow-up trainer, Elder Fangupo.
Three years ago today, I was serving in my third area, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya with my companion, Elder Urgelles. He ended up leaving early with his batch due to seasonal transportation issues. My following companion was Elder Blancaver in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. Two years ago today, I was finishing school at Salt Lake Community College and getting ready to attend school at Snow College for my first semester. One year ago today, I was attending my last semester at Snow College. Today, I am sitting in the cafeteria of the Union Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Happy Filipino Friday with one of my favorite and shortest areas: Solano, Nueva Vizcaya.
The reason this area was so short was because my companion in Bayombong and the companion of the Elder in the next area, Solano were sent home earlier due to the time of year and flight issues, so their entire batch went home two weeks early. That left me and the elder from the other area without companions, so we became companions and lived in Solano. Even though the time was short, I loved that area. Such a great place. |