Johan's World

Johan’s dream shoes

josephhaniel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:33:58 +0000

WELL not really. But almost. It would have been perfect if the design is that of one or more of the angry birds.

More playtime with Sis & Cuz @ the Villa

josephhaniel — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:09:39 +0000

Johan and his sister Marielle are so addicted to slides. And so is their cousin, Marielle Rose.

When they visited Villa Escudero way back in May they found this playground with a small slide fashioned from the “tongue” of a whale. The slide was old and somewhat dirty but that didn’t stop Johan and the girls from having their slide fun.

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Johan having fun with Sis and Cuz

josephhaniel — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:39:17 +0000

These kids are going to the gallows, but they seem all too happy about it.

This photo of Johan and his sister Lara Marielle and cousin Marian Rose was taken in Villa Escudero on May 22, 2011. Courtesy of A Wonderful Blog.

Johan with the Villa Escudero cultural dancers

josephhaniel — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:16:25 +0000

On May 22, 2011 Johan visited Villa Escudero. He enjoyed watching the cultural presentation by the Villa Escudero personnel. After their performance Johan got to pose with some of the dancers.

With Johan during his Villa Escudero visit were his mom and dad, his pretty sister Marielle, his Lola Paz, his Titas Kiddo and Anne, and his cousin Marian Rose.

Angry Birds in Singapore F1

josephhaniel — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:02:09 +0000

The recent news that the Angry Birds are in Singapore for the F1 Grand Prix got Johan all excited. Although he just came from Singapore with his mom, dad, and cute sister Marielle in late May he would be all too happy to be there again at this time.

There are two things that Johan is most interested with — Racing and anything related to the Angry Birds. That makes the Singapore F1 appearance of the Angry Birds the closest thing to a “Nirvana”!

Angry Bird Cakes

josephhaniel — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:12:15 +0000

THIS EARLY Johan is already lobbying hard to have one of these — or something very similar — for his cake on his next big birthday. He’ll be seven on March 8, 2012. Just like his pretty sister Marielle, SEVEN is one big birthday to celebrate.

And he’ll settle for no less than his favorite Angry Birds to spice up his big birthday cake!

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Zipping again!

josephhaniel — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:28:58 +0000

JOHAN did three zip lines in less than a month!

During a quick tour of La Mesa Ecopark on Sept 18 as part of his dad’s birthday celebration, Johan did his 2nd and 3rd zip line in quick succession. This was less than a month since his very first zip line experience in Lake Caliraya on August 29!

Johan is quickly building his reputation as an Extreme Outdoor Adventurer!

Johan’s Big Wish for Christmas

josephhaniel — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:24:28 +0000

JOHAN can’t wait for the next occasion on which to expect a gift. In all likelihood that next big occasion is going to be Christmas.

So Johan is now preparing his case to get the gift he’s been wishing for (see photo) on Christmas day. It doesn’t matter who will give it to him, whether it’s Santa, or his mom and dad, or his Ninongs and Ninangs, or his Titos and Titas… They can pool together their resources to give him his much-anticipated Christmas gift if that is what it takes.

The only thing that matters to Johan is for him to get this gift one way or the other, sooner than later.

No, he is not wishing for the top-down BMW sports car. He doesn’t care a bit about it. Not yet at least.

He is wishing for the Angry Bird!

The Dog Whisperer

josephhaniel — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:21:15 +0000

JOHAN loves dogs. And dogs get drawn to him naturally. He must have gotten this trait from his late Lolo Racquel/Rocky.

During his family’s vacation-outing in Lake Caliraya in late August, a friendly dog kept on following Johan wherever he goes.

From its appearance it is probably a pure-bred Beagle or a cross-breed between a Beagle and an “askal” (most probably the latter). Out of ignorance with dog breeds, Johan’s dad suggested that it might be a Hush Puppy. Johan liked the ring of “Hush Puppy” and settled with it. He promptly christened it HP.

At first everyone in Johan’s group was wondering where HP came from or who owns him. Was he brought by one of the guests to the resort? Is that even allowed? The resort is private and it appears to be in an island in Lake Caliraya (guests have to be ferried in and out of it) so it is unlikely that HP strayed from the neighboring communities near the resort.After about an hour since he saw HP, Johan was already playing with him, together with his Ninong Doc Alex who is also an animal lover. At one point they were already plotting, though in jest, to bring HP home when they leave the resort. A casual inquiry with some resort personnel, however, revealed that HP turned out to be owned by the resort owners. Better luck next time Johan and Ninong Doc Alex!

That didn’t diminish Johan’s eagerness to play with HP every opportunity there was. It was as if they’ve know each other for a very long time.

Johan wishes to have a dog just like HP.

Slip and Slide for some really wild, wet, and muddy fun!

josephhaniel — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:01:43 +0000

DURING his family’s vacation-outing in Lake Caliraya, Johan got to try several outdoor adventure challenges.

His scariest challenge was probably the Zip Line. His most difficult challenge was probably Wall Climbing. But the challenge he enjoyed the most is no doubt the Slip and Slide.

Johan and her cute sister Marielle would be happy to do the Slip and Slide over and over again. They love the thrill of the ride and the pure joy of getting all wet and muddied.