Ilocos Tour: Last Day

This is my final installment of our tour in Ilocos. If you haven't yet  read my previous posts of our tour, you can read it  here and here

It's Christmas Time

December 1st. Just  a few days more before Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year, a time to be merry.

Antipolo: Cloud 9 Hotel + 360 View Point

In celebration of my birthday, we had a getaway in Antipolo. Aside from the fact that it is near from Metro Manila, it also offers different tourist destinations. Apart from private and public resorts and team building venues, there is another attraction where you can dine, chill at the viewing deck, check-in at their rooms and experience one of a kind adventure all in one place - Cloud 9 Hotel & Resort.

Birthday Thoughts: Beautiful & Grateful

As another year of life opened up to me, I wanted to take a little time to spend over  my musing. I agree in the quote ''Train your mind to see the good in everything'' so I exercise as much as I can to be more optimistic instead of dwelling on the negativeness. Somehow, I've learned to see things positively, that there's a good reason behind things we didn't want to happen and to have positive thoughts in order to attract positive results.

Ilocos Tour: Pagudpud

On our second day, we travelled through Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte where in it  was mostly nature sightseeing.

Ilocos Tour: Vigan

Exploring Ilocos is one of my bucket list because I've always wanted to see the gorgeous Calle Crisologo in Vigan.

Hundred Islands

It's beautiful. It's on an island, so it's kind of special. -Stephanie Whitmore

How to spend your time?

Most of us utter the word "I don't have the time" but a time to be spent is always an appointment.

National Shrine of St. Padre Pio

Pray, Hope and Don't Worry. -St. Padre Pio

Miracle Art Museum

A break from the wonders of nature, here's another form of Art that children will surely enjoy even the kids at heart.

Tagaytay Travel Diary

Tagaytay is known as the Little Baguio of the south because of its cold temperature and breathtaking beauty, such a lovely sight of Taal Lake plus easy access from Metro Manila as you can reach it here for only 1-1.5 hour drive.

Days Hotel Tagaytay: Wedding Preparation & Reception Venue

Almost every woman already had in mind about her dream wedding. Perhaps, a destination wedding which has been a trend nowadays. Me? Of course I do. My husband and I are both Catholics so I knew definitely that our wedding ceremony will be conducted inside the Church but I wanted our reception to be held outdoor, preferably a garden one because I always wanted to be with nature. I find it good whenever I attended a celebration in an open area much more with a beautiful surrounding.

Cebu Family Trip

We welcomed the new year with an out of town vacation and this trip was extra special because it was merely family bonding.

Everyday We Are Blessed

There were times that I tend to overlook the different blessings that surrounds me probably because I put so much attention to what is not yet in my life, something that I've been pleading to be an answered prayer. And with that, sometimes graces that is poured on me became imperceptible.

Cape Santiago Lighthouse

When we had our family outing at Puesto del Sol in Calatagan, Batangas, we also had a side trip to Cape Santiago Lighthouse which is another must-see attraction in Calatagan.  A 51 feet tall structure and only a few minutes away from the resort so we maximized the opportunity that we were there and headed to the place in the afternoon.

1st Year Blog Anniversary

BOHOL: Island Hopping

Bohol aside from its famous Chocolate Hills is also known for its wonderful beaches. It is rich not only in touristy land destinations but also in different beautiful islands. This is my last installment of my Bohol tour particularly on Island hopping. If you haven't read my previous post of my Bohol trip, you can read it here and here.

Caliraya Resort Club: Team Building Venue

I organized our company team building held last March and upon many research and choices, we came up to this venue. I was assisted eagerly by the Sales Manager through calls and constant e-mails. Aside from the team building activities and swimming pools, they still have lots to offer such as zipline, skybicycle, horseback riding, fishing, wall climbing &  rappelling including water activities like kayak, canoe, etc. but it all have separate payment. The resort is situated in Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Laguna and a 3 hour drive from Taguig and we got it 2.5 hour homeward.

Sometimes it's good to walk away

"Life is what we make it" as the famous adage says. Indeed, Life is a matter of choice. We are where we are today because of the choices we have made.

Private Resorts in Pansol, Laguna

We all feel the heat of summer. The scorching heat of the sun penetrates deep within the skin and all we want to do to beat the heat is to take a plunge.

So, here are some of the private resorts I have been to located in Calamba, Laguna. You may check their website or fan page for their updated rates.

Private Oasis Resort

We held our company outing here twice. There were billiards & videoke and activity area where we had fun games and were also gathered for meal time. The mountain view is very beautiful.

Bohol Land Tour

Here's the second installment of my Bohol trip. If you haven't read my first post you can see it here.

Bohol: Dumaluan Beach Resort

When we went to Bohol, we had our accommodation at Dumaluan Beach Resort in Panglao. It was a nice place to stay, the food were good and the room was also neat and organized. I just don't have the picture of our room since it wasn't for blogging before.

I love the beach and its serenity. There is also a swimming pool available. It's a great place to sit back and relax especially at night wherein there was also a band.

I only have few photos so here's the glimpse of how lovely the resort is.

Daily Dose of Gratitude

Since last year, I want to make it a point to have the sacrament of confession atleast once every annum. And because it's lenten season there's always a "Kumpisalang Bayan" scheduled in each Parish.

Just a while ago I had a confession in our Church. The priest told me that this season of Lent is not all about prayer & fasting but also focusing on gratitude. He mentioned on our conversation that sometimes we focus on things that we do not have which makes us unhappy. We find it hard to become happy with the victory of others because what they have is exactly the same thing we long to ourselves but there are so much blessings that we should be grateful for.  There are people who have much more than we do but on the other hand, there are also who have less. Yes, very true.

A note to self while waiting..(bible verses)

Well, I've just heard a news wherein someone dear to me already got something that I too been praying for myself and longing for quite some time now. My friend has it now whilst me, still hoping and waiting for it to come and that made me so upset though I know I shouldn't. I should be happy instead and this feeling is so strange why I felt this way. Maybe I just got so pressured that my time has not yet come forgetting that God works for our good and that he Has his own timetable in which His timing is perfect. I almost cried so before getting a bit disheartened I tried searching for bible verses that will uplift my mood.

Skywalk Extreme Adventure

When we checked in at Crown Regency Hotel in Cebu City, this activity of Skywalk is free of charge for guests so we grabbed the opportunity for this one of  a kind experience. It was conducted at 37th floor of the Hotel. We availed the adventure at the evening. It was so windy that night and it made me somewhat difficult to ramble because I felt that I was being swayed by the wind. I don't have fear of heights but I was nervous, it was my first time to be in that highest peak. 

Coffee Project - Lakefront

I've noticed that Coffee Project has been rising anywhere particularly in Vista Malls. Upon searching their menu I've found out that they serve pasta. I'm not a coffee person, I rarely drink frappe, I'm just a pasta lover so I've tried to taste the pasta that they offer. We went to one of its branch in Lakefront, Sucat on a friday night out.

It has cool ambiance, its interior design and dim light surroundings add a factor. It's a nice place to just chill and relax. Their tagline is "sit and sip".

Enchanting Coron, Palawan

How great our God is for gracing me the experience to travel and have witnessed his majestic creatures.

We have visited the most awesome island in the Philippines, Palawan, mainly in Coron. Its lovely and scenenic view adding its stillness made into a peaceful paradise that soothes for an idyllic vacation.

Kayangan Lake

Be strong and take courage bible verses

Photo by Google

Happy & Prosperous New Year to all!

I want to begin this new year's blog post with a Godly message.

Sometimes when life strikes us with problems and difficulties we get discouraged and down but God is commanding us to be strong for He is with us all the time. He gives us strength to make it through hardships and it is his will that we get triumph over it.