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                    <title>TIGblogs -  clare's TIGBlog</title> 
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                    <description>What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe?</description> 
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                    <title>New Year, New Backpacking Pinas themes</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/564155</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[With the success of Backpacking Pilipinas last November, we are following through with exciting themes for the next BPs in 2009! <br />
For starters, this January - we are going to talk about GETTING LOST! <br />
Featuring super traveler Tracey Santiago, Manila streetwalker Ivan ManDy, and YTRIP travel photog Bert Bainto - we will talk about the wonders of [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:01:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>An Ode to the Core</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/554611</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[ <br />
This is a tribute to an amazing set of people who have helped revive the energy of YTRIP, at the same time, changed the course of my life. They gave me the most wonderful gift of all: Hope and Trust. They helped restore my faith in a lot of things, including (faith in) myself. <br />
I dont [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:12:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Travel has to have some meaninghellip;</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/541505</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[ <br />
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and these people take it to heart: <br />
Bluewater Team, YTRIP Core, Anton Diaz of OAP, and Leo - the Filipino Pilgrim. <br />
 <br />
We hope more people would find it, too.<br />
 <br />
Thank you R.O.X., Bluewater, and to everyone who went to Backpacking Pilipinas in R.O.X. <br />
More photos of Backpacking Pilipinas can be seen here. <br />
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#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>The Birth of ldquo;Backpacking Pilipinasrdquo;</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/530215</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[TRAVEL can teach you, positively change you and widen your horizons. It is sad, how, only a few can do it#8230; only a few can be moved by it.<br />
For the past few years, TRAVEL has been regarded as a luxury, often associated with leisure, spending, and airconditioned cars and high-end hotels. At least, for most of [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Strangulation by Hospitality</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/525891</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[When I was ten, the best word that describes the Filipino, according to my social studies teacher, is HOSPITABLE. We give so much of ourselves – even our beds and our comforts just to make sure visitors are happy. My mother was (is) the epitome of the perfect Filipino host. She would go to lengths [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>YTRIP: Year 2</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/523361</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[BACKPACKING PILIPINAS: 7107 Reasons to Explore<br />
The YTRIP 2nd Anniv Project<br />
27 November #124; Thursday #124; 7PM<br />
3F R.O.X. Building, The Fort<br />
Featuring:<br />
David Tajan #124; Expeditions <br />
Leland Pasion #124; Backpacking <br />
Cherie McCosker #124; Responsible Travel <br />
PLUS: YTRIP GA and Sign-Ups!<br />
Open to the Public/ Free Admission <br />
#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212; <br />
<br />
<br />
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This time, YTRIP is no longer just the founder or the family or the friends. [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>IMPACT</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/520503</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[Recently in travelling - this has been my favorite word.<br />
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One ought to know.<br />
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*Photo by Bert Bainto (c) Oct 2008 #124; Pagsanjan<br />
Shot at my behest. Thanks, Bert. <br />
#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Writing in return</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/519583</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[We go through so many experiences everyday that whenever I look back to what happened yesterday, it takes me five minutes to figure it all out. Yesterday, most of the time, is filed into memory. Or to oblivion, which does not, in any way, honor the gift of living. <br />
Writing has been my only personal link [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>the very slow comeback</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/511402</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[new look, new name, and new adventures.<br />
#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:10:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Cultural Literacy (a borrowed term but not a borrowed post)</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/385471</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[There’s this Pinoy morning game show where I watched a “Miss Tourism World” titleholder make it to the final stage. The category she chose was “Itlog/Egg” – so all the questions were related to eggs. If she answers all the questions right, she brings home a million Pesos. <br />
Most of the questions were Pinoy-culture based [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:06:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Hail HIGH SCHOOL!</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/364419</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[Because this site isnt being updated much, I suggest - FOR NOW - you scamper to two sites by two  great friends I have had since high school:<br />
http://www.greenpinoy.com for dabest PINOY HUMOR, not to mention, an interactive and absolutely fun fan base :0) be part of the happy family!<br />
and<br />
http://buhaykyusi.wordpress.com for the life and (non)loves [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:04:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Mga salitang nais sabihin, pero hindi masabi</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/354405</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[(at ngayon gusto nang bawiin kahit sa isip lang hehehe)<br />
#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;- <br />
Kung sakaling malupit sa iyo ang kapalaran, <br />
Alalahanin mo ako. <br />
Dahil hindi mapapagod sa paghihintay, <br />
Itong walang-sawang tumitingin sa iyo. <br />
- Luis Garcia Montero. Granada, Spain. <br />
*Translated from Spanish by Instituto Cervantes for #8220;Berso sa Metro#8221; - poetry in the LRT.<br />
**Btw, hindi iyan ang title [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:04:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Yayain si Yaya - moved to April 5</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/343873</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[YTRiP#8217;s Yayain si Yaya Day has been moved to APRIL 5, SATURDAY, 130pm to accommodate more people.<br />
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As much as we would love to have Yayas with kids of their own, we#8217;re opening the activity to Yayas without kids. They can join the tour with their alaga so they can both experience Museo Pambata.<br />
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We are also [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:03:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Isang trip para kay Yaya at Inday</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/343547</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[Inaanyayahan namin ang lahat ng magulang o mga taong may babaing kasambahay na dalhin si Ate/Yaya/Manang/Inday sa Museo Pambata kasama ang kaniyang anak sa March 15, 130 ng hapon.<br />
Ililibre namin sila ng Museum Tour at meryenda.<br />
Kung walang anak si Yaya, pwede na rin ang kaniyang alaga. Libre ang alaga basta hindi hihigit sa 7 taong [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:03:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Bring Yaya or Inday to Museo Pambata, 15 March</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/342823</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[YTRiP would like to invite everybody who has nannies at home to bring them to Museo Pambata on March 15, 130pm for a tour and a storytelling session.<br />
If your nanny has a kid, do bring him or her. This would be a nice experience for them. Bring your own kids, too so they can all [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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                    <title>At rest</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/340947</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[I have, for some time, tried to write something of some value. There were several attempts to write in different forms and formats, about different things, with different views#8230;<br />
There were so many attempts and so many deletions. All I ever I came up with was a blank page. It was always a blank page.<br />
I started [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:03:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Transforming the Philippineshellip;</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/328577</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[By transforming the Filipino.<br />
http://www.occiseminars.com<br />
Ghandi did say we have to be the change we want to see in the world. It#8217;s time to embrace our greatness. Visit the site and be part of that change.<br />
Curious? email me at clareamador@gmail.com]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:01:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Sana ngayong Paskohellip;</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/319891</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[Maging kasingtamis ng ngiti ng bata ang mga selebrasyon,<br />
Na ang mga susunod na umaga ay sasalubungin na may kasamang gayak at pagtitiwala,<br />
At sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, nawa#8217;y ito ay magbigay ng kapayapaan sa marami, at pag-ibig sa lahat.<br />
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!  <br />
Photo taken in Pagkilatan, Batangas City<br />
Clare Amador (c) December 2007 <br />
   [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:12:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>One afternoon with the Sumilao Farmers</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/319893</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[It was an afternoon well-spent#8230;<br />
<br />
I went with a friend from Ateneo OSCI to the Sumilao Farmers#8217; gathering in San Beda yesterday. It was the only time I got the chance to push all obligations away to finally speak with the farmers and the supporters. The group that helped start the advocacy in Ateneo are from [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:12:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Imagine waking up to thishellip;</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/309157</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[and every night the river sings you to sleep#8230;<br />
<br />
#8212;#8212;-<br />
I had about a week of blessed mornings like this, and four restful nights.  It was freezing but the sight is worth getting out of bed for. And the food.<br />
A view of (a part of) the Banaue Rice Terraces.<br />
Photo taken from Banaue Hotel, Banaue, Ifugao<br />
ICOMOS - [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:12:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Sa wakas.</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/306539</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[Malaya na ang kaluluwa sa bawat hinagpis na nadama noon.<br />
Malaya na ang  isipan sa mga tanong at kuro-kuro.<br />
Malaya na ang puso sa pag-ibig na  itinago.<br />
Umaayos na ang lahat. Salamat.]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:12:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Remembering Andres</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/297311</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[Back in college, it hit me that Andres Bonifacio led a revolution that did not essentially succeed. It did not hit that point of victory - it was cut off. There are also vague memories of a history teacher pointing out that he did not win his battles (personal and national). That was a sad, sad, sad realization. Obviously, I [...]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>The Best of You</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/294755</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[I missed out on it.<br />
Hmn. I wish I could have a piece. Still.<br />
#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8211;<br />
The breeze is colder now. I bought a bunch of Christmas lights and hung them out the window for the neighbors#8217; kids. Loved it, loved it, loved it. I think Christmas brings out the best in us  Cant wait to celebrate.]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>Life can behellip;</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/284365</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[PHENOMENAL.<br />
 And it should be.<br />
- Bob Proctor<br />
[Happy living, everyone]]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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                    <title>If only I could return to that placehellip;</title> 
                    <link>http://clareamador.tigblog.org/post/277153</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[where there was peace#8230;<br />
When I thought I knew exactly what I was doing, and why.]]></description> 
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:11:00 EST</pubDate> 
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