Magalawa Island

Our Magawala Island experience posted *here*

Litte Angels Home

Kiddo and I went to the Little Angels home is Tagaytay together with the CORE GROUP for an outreach program the other day. It was out first charity work and we had a blast. Kiddo even helped gave out loot bags to the orphans. I'm looking forward for more charity work with the kiddo in the future =)

~ Little Angels home orphanage ~

Life's a beach

Our trip to the beach yesterday really took the stress away. We had a nice time with the family and kids. Did nothing but relax, eat, sleep, and spend time in the sand and salty water. Montemar is the place to be. Life's a beach!

~ I could live here... ~

Ocean Adventure + Zoobic Safari

It was a hot day @ Subic Freeport yesterday. Good for Ocean adventure and Zoobic Safari. I suggest you visit these places. Good for quality family time!

~ Ocean Adventure: Sea Lion and Dolphin Show ~

~ Zoobic Safari: Tiger Encounter is a must! ~

Thunderbird, Poro Point La Union

We are here at Thunderbird, Poro Point in La Union. I'm loving every minute here--quiet, relaxing, good service, nice facilities, superb breakfast buffet...

~ Photo taken this morning... ~

Will go back to Manila tomorrow. Enjoy your new year everyone!

Summer 2011

We hit the beach at Hundred islands with my sister and the rest of the family and man, I definitely enjoyed the sea air and sand on my feet. I feel I needed it after that traumatic surgery experience. Although all my shots looked weird except for this one. Love it.

~ Hundred Island ~

Marry Me Amy in Davao [day3]

Second day at Paradise Island was a blast. Woke up at exactly 5am to catch the morning sun.

~ Paradise Island beach at 5:30 in the morning. ~

So we did more swimming and more picture taking until cam's battery went dead.

~ More swimming. AC, Ardey and Liz. ~

~ Yeah Singit si joey sa likod hehehehe.~

We went back to Joey's pad after lunch so we can prepare for the open jam that evening. But AC, Wabs and I wanted to go out... and so we did.

~ Quibol residence. ~

So we went mall hopping, San Pedro Church etc. Sometimes I feel I'm going to travel more next year, so maybe it's time for me to check on life insurance policy just to be sure.

~ AC and Liz :: Streets of Davao. ~

We went back late afternoon. Just in time to prepare -- dinner and open jam. Fiesta.

~ Marry Me Amy ~

I was drunk, tired and happy that night. And I slept super late, like I didn't care that we had an early flight the next day. Thanks to Joey's family for the warm accommodation.

Thanks Davao. Next year uli!

Marry Me Amy in Davao [day2]

I was drunk and tired from the gig the night before that's why I had a slight headache when I woke up the next day. Joey's mom prepare a light breakfast for us. Coffee! Coffee! and then we hit the road.

First, we went to The Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos. Joey, Papsie and me waited outside while others made their way inside. We already went there last year, so we just chatted in the cafe' area. How can I forget? The smell of Durian was irritating because a group of people were eating lunch and had durian for dessert. Tsk.

~ MMA at The Philippine Eagle Center, Davao ~

Everybody's already hungry after that but we decided that we eat at Paradise Island. Tiis gutom muna. But before that, we bought fresh milk and fruits for pasalubong. More pictures *here*

~ At last! We're going to the beach! ~

~ We're here! Paradise Island. ~

We paid Php250 for an overnight stay at the beach. We hurried and changed to our swim wears, ordered food, took more pictures with the beautiful sunset.

~ Liz and AC at Paradise Island. Time: Sunset. ~

Ac and I wore the same swimming top! We were both surprised and laughed it off. I can't deny the fact that we think the same sometimes. Maybe that's why we're friends --share the same passion for Music, loves cake, chocolates, movies, boys?! hahahaha!

I had 3 long island ice tea that night because I didn't want a big tummy from beer when I sleep. Besides, the air was cold and I need the heat from my drink. I crashed around 2am and got up at 5am because I didn't want to miss the sunrise the next day...

Marry Me Amy in Davai [day1]

I got up early, took a bath and gathered my things for our Davao trip. Excited? YES!

We took the 7:55am flight to Davao via Cebu Pacific, but unfortunately the flight was delayed one hour. It's was okay because we're still on schedule.

~ Waiting at the airport. ~

We arrived in Davao around noon time and our stomach's already complaining. Joey had a little car trouble but it was fixed after an hour. We went to ate Olga's place to eat. That was already around 2pm.

~ Late lunch was worth it. Food was great! ~

We went to back Joey's place after that. We bought fruits from the local fruit stall as requested by Papsie. Then bought last minute Things-To-buy in the supermarket before we head home again. Joey, moi and Papsie went to the airport to fetch AC around 7:30pm.

Gig started late because of technical problems but everything went well except for our set hahaha. See more pictures *here*

~ One more shot before the gig.
Joey was obviously excited in the background. ~

I don't have gig shots here with me because my sister used her cam that night. Hopefully, I get the pictures this week. More to come.

Time to go home

Yes, it was time to go home for us on the 8th day stay in Hong Kong, but we're sure gonna be back there... hopefully soon! Read full story *here*

~ Avenue of the Stars. ~

Macau is the place to be

Macau - one of the few places I want to visit again. Good weather, nice people, delicious food. Read more *here*

~ Adventure trip in Macau. ~

I can feel the heat

A month ago, I was enjoying the cold air in Hong Kong and now, summer is scorching hot and we can feel the heat even inside the house. I am still in the night shift, so that means I have to sleep during the day. And everybody knows how hot it is during the day and I had no choice but to endure it. For me, the hardest part is trying to sleep in this condition and another is the feeling waking up with all sweaty. The husband was thinking of getting outdoor furniture so I could sleep in the shaded part of the backyard. Yes, that's so sweet right.

Ngong Ping 360 - Giant Buddha

Touch down on Giant Buddha via Ngong ping 360. Read more *here*

Hong Kong Disneyland

We had a blast at Hong Kong Disneyland on Day 5. I can't help but remember Hong Kong's cool breeze. The weather there is just so perfect. Read on - Super friends conquers HK - Day 5.

~ Hong Kong Disneyland ~

Hong Kong - Day 4

I know this is soo late. But still I want to document everything.

And so the adventures continues.... Click *here* for the full story.

~ Super friends conquers HK - Day 4 ~

Super friends conquers Hong Kong - Day 3

Click *here* for full story.

Super friends conquers Hong Kong - Day 2

The adventures continues.... pero tatagalugin ko nalang to kase ang hirap mag kwento pag english lalo akong na no-nose bleed. Sa totoong lang, na-inggit ako sa mga post ng super friends dahil tagalog hehehe. Cge eto na...

Nakipag kita samin si Ate Karen sa McDo (Peking Road), umaga ng March 5, 2009 at doon narin kami nag breakfast. Akalin mong mas masarap ang Deluxe Breakfast doon (parang big breakfast dito) at $19.80 lang, kompleto na with harsh brown at brewed coffee pa.

So after breakfast hinatid kami ni Ate Karen hangang Snoopy's world.

~ MTR/KCR to Shatin station ~

Sa likod lang ng New Town Plaza ang Snoopy's world. Ang gandang laruan ng mga bata at mga batang isip LOL.

~ Isa to sa mga jump shots ko. In other words, more jump shots to come... ~

Ang cute cute sa loob ng park. Lalo ko tuloy naalala ang anak ko na naiwan sa Pilipinas ng mga oras na yon at ako ang nag eenjoy sa Snoopy's world.

~ Model shot. ~

Iniwan na kami ni Ate Karen doon dahil kelangan na nga pumasok sa trabaho. Binigyan nya kami ng instructions, directions, sketch, map, sim card at phone number nya para wag kami mawala. In other words, bahala na kami sa buhay namin after nun.

Sinundan namin yung arrow na patungo daw 10,000 Buddhas -- Park road, pass IKEA, turn left at eto ang nakita namin. Wow ganda! Parang eto na nga yung 10,000 buddhas. Ang bilin samin, wag daw mag escalator kase mapapalayo daw kami. Aaminin ko, unang una ako sa nag reklamo na wag mag hagdan kase nakikita ko sa dulo na iisa lang ang papatunguan sa taas. Pero natural na mababait ang mga kasama ko, masunurin -- nag hagdan sila, sempre damay nako. Nung malapit na kami sa taas, lawit na mga dila namin. Bawat nakakasubong samin, naririnig ko ganito ang sabi...

Man: chin chun shu.. chin chun shui....chong.. chung....?!
Woman: Tung ching shi... tung ching shi...tong chung kung!

Translation:

Man: Baket kaya sila nag hagdan e may escalator naman?!
Woman: oo nga eh. Muka tuloy silang tanga! tsk!

Pag dating sa taas, hindi namin maintidihan kung baket wala paring Buddha. Nung pinag masdan ko ang mga tao doon, napansin ko na parang libingan ang napuntahan namin. Tama, sememteryo nga! Tsk!

Hindi nako nakatiis at nag tanong nako. Kelangan daw namin bumaba at pumasok sa gilid dun sa eskinita. Kase naman! Eto lang ang sign board papuntang 10,000 Buddhas. Nakasabit pa sa cone! Anak ng....?!!


Sa wakas, nakakita na rin kami ng buddhas. Ang sabi nung babaeng instik, "15 minute walk" daw. Hangang ngayon hindi ko parin maisip kung papano naging 15-minute walk eh isang bundok ata yon at inabot ata kami ng dalawang oras paakyat palang!

In fairness, ang ganda ng view sa taas at pa-ganda ng paganda ang mga buddha lalo na sa taas. Sa totoo lang, para narin kaming umakyat ng bundok. Ang difference lang eh sementado ang trail.

Ang founder, the venerable Yuet Kai. He founded the Monastery in 1951. The construction was finished in 1957. Born into a rich family, at the age of 19 he dedicated his life to Buddhism, burning his two smallest fingers on his left hand and cutting a piece of flesh as big as his hand from his chest to light forty-eight oil lamps to show his dedication to Buddhism. He then set out on a life studying Buddhism and helping all in need that he came across. Pa-kopya malen ah LOL.

Alas dos na ata nung nag decide kami bumaba. Gloomy at madilim na nun at akalain mong inabutan kami ng ulan on the way down. Sira ang beauty namin. Not to mention the boots -- nabasa lahat! Sumilong kami sa tabi at hinintay tumila ang ulan. Dali-dali kaming nag punta sa New Town Plaza para mag re-touch at kumain ng late lunch. Kay McDo ang bagsak namin kase yon ang pinakamalapit.

Lastest trip ko is double cheeseburger dito palang sa Pilipinas so nag order ako ng double cheese burger doon para matikman at ma-husgahan. Tandang-tanda ko ang usapan namin nun...

Ruthie: Uy oh! Up size fries and drink - $2 lang. Oh ano dare?! Up-size?
Malen: Cge! Cge!
Aimz: Cge! Cge! Gutom nako eh.
She: ..................................... *no comment kase*
Lizzie: Wow! dare ba? Cge go ako!

Pagdating ng mga order namin, nalula ako sa up-size nila kase ang laki talaga. Tapos nakita ko ang order ni She, so tinanong ko sya...

Lizzie: Baket maliit ang fries at drink mo?
She: Kase hindi naman ako nagpa-up-size eh.
Lizzie: So ibig sabihin ang small doon eh large fries na dito? ang up-size ay mas malaki pa. aus!

Hindi ko makalimutan ang araw na yon dahil first time kong maduwal sa sobrang purga sa french fries. Feeling ko, ayoko na kumain ng fries sa buong buhay ko.
More pictures *here*

Continuation: Super friends conquers Hong Kong - Day 3.

Super friends conquers Hong Kong - Day 1

This is our much awaited trip of the year. Our flights were booked as early as December 25, 2008, we saved money and planned the IT. This HK trip with the super friends is indeed an experience to remember and made the bond even more tight. I brought home more then 2,000 pictures and I just finished uploading them *whew*. So here's our story...

Day 1.

I got out from office that morning of March 4, 2009, then I hurried home to fix some more things I need to bring. We waited for Aimz at McDo Que ave. so we could go to the airport together. We arrived at terminal 3 at around 1:30pm and the rest of the super friends were already waiting for us.

~ In front of the check-in counter at terminal 3. ~

When our bags were in, we bought snacks on the second floor. Terminal 3 is far more spacious than the other terminals. But some of the stalls are not yet occupied.

~ View from the second floor. ~

We passed the immigration counter and got on the plane just in time. This is my first time to fly with cebu pac so I was praying that it's a smooth one - it was.

~ Getting inside the plane ~

The flight lasted for 2 hours and before we knew it, we were in Hong Kong! We were greeted by different faces and the airport was... huge! It's very different when the first time I got there... 12 years ago.

~ Baggage counter. ~

We got to the boarding house at exactly 9:30PM. We settled down and went out to check the neighborhood. The place we stayed was in the heart of the city so it was easy for us to get around. We found ourselves at the Golden Lake restaurant, in front of Kawloon Park, and there we had dinner. We all had assorted noodles and the servings were surprisingly plenty. Good for two. So obviously, we had so many left overs. Sayang!

~ I think I ordered beef noodles. ~

After that interesting dinner, we headed back to our place and hit the sack because it was a big day for us the next day. See pictures *here*

Continuation: Super friends conquers Hong Kong - Day 2

Back home!

Super friends are back home! The plane landed 55 pass 11 in the evening yesterday and Thank GOD the flight was smooth. Eight day stay in Hong Kong is just not enough because there's so many places to go. But we had fun and trip was truly an experience for us. Wondering on our own in the foreign land was truly an adventure. We really survived Hong Kong LOL. People in the street were very well dressed, we really loved the weather and not to mention the food. They serve big sizes. One order is good for two here. That's why we were stuffed all time. Now that I'm home, it's time to catch up. It's time to check for the best weight loss pills so I could look great this summer.

Leaving for Hong Kong

Everything is finally ready. Bags are packed, scheduled is set, IT is accomplished, accommodation is booked, plane tickets and documents are ready. Me and the super friends will be leaving tomorrow for an eight-day vacation in Hong Kong. This is the most anticipated trip of the year because we planned and booked this flight late last year. I know I'll be missing my little angel but I'll be back soon. So this might be the last update for this week and I'll be back with tons of stories and loads of pictures! See yah!