PASALUBONG

Pasalubong is a Tagalog word meaning "souvenir". In the Philippines it has aquired the meaning of a small gift or souvenir from someone travelling either whilst visiting or upon returning home. The literal meaning of pasalubong is to "greet", "surprise" or "meet with". Pasalubong is very popular among Filipinos if good relations are to be maintained. Pasalubong can range from food items such as fruits, imported confectionery goods and other sweets. Pasalubong can also be other items such as shirts, novelty items, knives and toys etc. If it is something that can be bought or wrapped, it's a pasalubong. (from Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasalubong)

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My uncle (mom's younger brother) just arrived from a trip to Canada. He was there for a month with his wife. When he came back a few days ago, he brought back a lot of pasalubong from my aunts who are now residing in Toronto (I have 2 aunts, 3 uncles and a grandmother who are Canadian citizens). I heard from my mom that my uncle had SO much to bring home, he even left behind a box because there was just too much stuff for him and my aunt to lug around and they had too much excess weight. I laughed at that because that is very Pinoy (Filipino). If they could pack everything including the kitchen sink, they would. =D

Anyway, these are the pasalubong we got:

I got 2 lipsticks and a tube of lotion. In the photo are my cousins, Kyle and Shini with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (These were the leftover photo cards from last Christmas.)

Cute Nike caps for the boys. =D

A cute pair of silver and black shoes. (My sis said hers were gold and black.) =D

Candies and gum for the boys. But unfortunately/fortunately, they are not fond of these.

A new watch, just for me! =D

I love this photo stand. I am so into cutesy stuff like this! =D

A nice stretch top for exercising.

A shirt for me.

And lastly a very cute summer bag! I just love the HUGE button!