Baguio Trip: Day 1 at Burnham Park

It was my first time to go to Baguio City, not for vacation but for our term paper. Maybe you'll ask, why in Baguio? Hey, here how's the story goes...

Our professor in Sociology, Mr. John Abletis, asked us to sociologize indigenous people in the Philippines. It depends on us where on this country would be our preferred place to sociologize with. We have so many choices and we have listed some of our main choices: Bataan, where our neighbor's province is, Rizal, where there are many indigenous yet modernized people and Baguio City, where there are lots of indigenous people strolling around. We also wanted to go to Sagada but unfortunately, it was the time when the comedian Tado Jimenez lost his life in Mountain Province. I thought our parents would not allow us to continue this trip but we are grateful that they just support us and gave us money. HAHAHA!

When we arrived at Baguio City, we were all amazed on how beautiful it is, the road, the places and the people, they are so nice and approachable. We've stayed in a transient called Dad's Place in Bokaw-kan Road, Baguio City. The employees are very nice and very accommodating. I probably recommend this place!

At 5:00 pm, we've went first to Burnham Park because it' just near in our transient. It was our first time to experience the very cold weather at night. We were freezing but still enjoying our stay.

Our Boat Ride!

Me with my Beb Miray

After our 1 hour boat ride, we stroll around in Burnham. There are lots of Tiangge and food carts around the place and a concert too!

It was just our first day in Baguio and we are counting more days to enjoy and finish our term paper. Next write-up, our day 2 in Baguio City!

Hands Down, Sir John!

This semester we have a subject called Sociology, a minor subject in our curriculum. According to the outline course, our discussion will focus in the society and other social interactions. But I never thought this subject will caught my attention. Not only because of the topics related in Sociology but also because of our 'jaw-dropped' professor. He's one of a kind, talented and intelligent.

Mr. John Nicer Abletis from Quezon City, our professor in Sociology, was indeed a good mentor in terms of this subject. I can't explain why my two ears are very attentive when he's discussing in front of our class. He knows everything! He's vocal, simple, and open minded. He doesn't mind if his words are foul, he's just being true to himself. Sir John was so cool!

Last meeting, Mr. Abletis discussed about our Father of Modern Sociology, Emil Durkheim. But we never stay on the biography of this social psychologist and philosopher, instead, he discussed everything related to him. His books, criticism, arguments and so on.

What I like most with this professor is that he's simple, wearing shirt and jeans. But his knowledge was too wide and immense. He is like a walking encyclopedia!

I'm so happy to have this professor, he feeds me intellectual things. So, hands down sir John! You're the man!