My 2011 highlights – Welcoming 2012 with Good Vibes!

Yes, time really flies so fast and now another year has come. Though, one thing I’m not really excited is I know my birthday is coming. Ayan na alala ko na naman, anyway I want to reminisce those special days (especially my travels) I had last year. Yung natatandaan ko lang. :p

January – Of course, It’s was my birthday and I invited my closest friends to go to Caramoan Islands in Camarines Sur. If you want a place where it’s not crowded, pure nature tripping and secluded; you may try to go here. Di pa siya commercialize place so it’s really serene.

February – Visited Pampanga to watch Hot Air Balloon Festival with office mates.
It's also my mother's birthday and we had small gathering at home.

March – First time to climb a mountain @ Mt. Manalmon in Bulacan. My super not up to date post about the climb here.
March is also my brother's birthday so we also celebrated it at home.

April to May – Nagsasa Cove visit and Team Building in Caliraya.

June and July – I can’t remember any travel I had last June and July but July is Hal’s small birthday party (Kiddie Theme) at my place. Tamang inuman at kainan lang. :D

August – I went to Infanta, Quezon Province for our family reunion. I finally saw my cousin from Dubai after 5 long years and we visited my other cousin who lives in Tagaytay. We are like best friends so this event is very special for me.
We also visited Bicol to get a glimpse of Mayon. Check our Bicol Escapade here.

September – Suki na kami ng Pansol so this is an ordinary overnight swimming for me, first time to use my Olympus Digital underwater camera (µTough-3000).
This was also my first time to join in an open trip in Anilao Batangas. A very special experience for me as I was able to meet other bloggers like me specially Chyng who organized the trip.

And here are the crazy underwater pics.

October – No out of town trip for me on this month at wala akong maalalang event aside from joining St. Peter Run for Life 2 and ran for 5k. (will share my running activities soon)

November – Of course, I will not forget my Sagada and Banaue experience.

And December – Finally, We had our Boracay Escapade, DCMI Christmas Party...

and closing the month by dropping by @ Ayala Triangle for their Christmas lights display.

So what would be 2012 for me? I don’t create New Year’s resolution list but projecting good vibes is all I’m aiming for. I am certain to be more positive and be more focus in goal settings. I have a lot to think about doing this year and what I need is strength and faith to our God Almighty. Let us all remember to give thanks and pray for more strength to face life’s challenges. Appreciate and share what we have even the small things. We have a lot to be thankful for and we should also not forget to do our part to share it.

Naku enough na muna for serious stuffs and let’s welcome the year with a blast!


Once Again Happy New Year and Welcome 2012!

Boracay is Lovelier the 2nd Time Around (Showcasing: Helmet Diving and ATV Tour)

It was 2 years ago when I first step in Boracay and I can say that it’s still the best beach for me. After the long wait, my best office buddies finally set 1st week of December to be our Boracay day using the La Carmela promo package from Ensogo. I tag hal along (again) on this trip. We stayed in St. Vincent Cottages on the first night and 2 nights in La Carmela (plus another 1 night for me and hal). Being in a larger group makes the trip cheaper and the end of the year season makes it more budget-friendly. =)

It’s a cloudy welcome for us. Sun is a bit shy to welcome us but I still love it. Umuulan sa hapon during the stay because of the season pero dahil lahat kami eh conscious maging nognog, mas trip na namin toh.

Thank you sa sale for my swim wear and Ocean Front sa sunblock. Di pwedeng maging nognog si hal kasi absent lang. :p

Bora welcomes me back.

Waaah namiss ko toh, parang walang nagbago, same view pero parang mas dumami ang tao, no more sand castle, bawal na daw because it prevents the natural flow of the sand. Necessary permit and fees are required to build one. Nagkalat parin ang mga guides na nag aalok ng kung ano anong activities. Di lang halata sa shot na toh :p (taken by sol using her cam)

Teaser ng mga Boracay babes.

Meet my Bora babes, exploited na sila from now on. (Jhoy,Arjie,Cleah,Rose,Sol and yours truly)

My attempt to take a paparazzi shot – success!

Ms witty with the controversial tripod know her more by clicking this link

My pal, with high standards. :D

Small but terrible,know her more by clicking this link

Ang suki ng blog ko :p


First stop, HELMET DIVING.

Hal and I arrived earlier than the five girls. So kinarir na namin isa isahin ang mga nag ooffer ng activities at makipag tawadan. Mas ok sana kung fix rate or regulated ng government ang price para wala nang haggle moment. December is a good season I guess kasi the guides are collecting guests under their name (sabi ni kuya tour guide) so kahit walang dagdag or patong for their side kinukuha na nila to add guests/group na na assist nila kasi nag rerenew daw cla every year. The more the better, mas impress si bossing nila. We had our Helmet diving @ 250. Wag daw namin pagkalat. :p Btw, make sure to check their ID to ensure your safety.

Our runner was able to conquer her fear of water, medyo na attach na siya kay Mr. Diver bago nakababa.

Yes it’s a bit scary and masakit sa tenga if you will not be able to follow proper breathing while going down but seeing the view under water is so cool! I want to learn diving na! Photo's are from the Helmet diving package. Nice video too!

After dive shots.

Second Stop, ATV Tour.

We also tried ATV @ 300php. This is to see other side of Boracay. We went to Aviary Farm and the viewpoint to see the top view of the island.

All are excited

All ears for safety

Bored c hal and disappointed kasi pang bata daw un ATV, well for me it’s ok kasi it’s all about the experience. Mas expensive kasi un bigger ATV and since we are not allowed to overtake din naman di parin sulit un malaki. :p

May Go Kart Racing din

We are on a hype to enjoy the stay, di ko kasi na try to on my first visit eh. :p
The next post will showcase The Aviary Farm and the Island Hopping trip. Kaumay na mag scroll eh. :D

Merry Christmas Bloggers!

Yes, I want to blame Boracay for not being able to blog for weeks. Imagine it’s almost end of the month and yes it’s Christmas Eve!

I miss my blog so much! December is a crazy tiring month for me, Boracay on the first week then Christmas party then catching up on my pending workloads. Christmas rush I can say as I also rushed buying gifts just yesterday. Ngaun lang nag sisink in sa akin na Pasko na pla.

Don’t forget to pray and thank God for the blessings. Greet Jesus Christ a Happy Birthday and make him proud. Savor each moment since it’s only once a year to reflect and be with your family.

Btw, don’t forget the calamity from the typhoon Sendong particularly in CDO and Iligan City, they need our help and prayers.

Come on and let us make our day fabulous and meaningful.