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Experiencing Tagaytay Sceneries

2008-05-24T08:09:00.000-07:00

It’s one place where the mountains meet the seas meet the skies (whew!) it’s Tagaytay!

After that awesome Boracay trip we had, I went with my best friend in her place at Dasmariñas, Cavite. And surprisingly, it’s just a few minutes-drive away (around 30-45 minutes) from the place which they so-called little Baguio – Tagaytay. Man, I definitely need to study more of geography (hehe). Of course the place was not as cold as the City of Pines but it sure gave the cold breeze just enough to get us chilling.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to experience the famous horse back-riding, like the way I see it on the movies. I could have posed like a movie star with the darn horses and looked like I own the whole hacienda of mountains hahahaha I wish! Well, technically I never saw horses on the place that we went (hihihihi) so there will actually be no chance for that. Even so, I enjoyed much the delicious mouth-watering Italian pizza (with hot melted mozzarella cheese on it, whew!), the ever irresistible starbucks coffee and of course the compellingly scrumptious Filipino dishes (yum yum yum!). Food trip was the trip.

The sceneries were also exhilarating. Seeing the Taal Lake and Volcano was like going back from grade school years. I remember when our grade school teacher asked us to buy post cards and the view of the Taal Lake and Volcano was one that which caught my attention. Such a view was indeed a reminder of how great our good Lord is.

The restaurant where we ate lunch after the badminton game was homey and their dishes as like simple yet appetizing. Not only that, there is an acoustic band who serenades the guests with classical and hip songs upon requests. Cool!

It’s not so hard find a good place to eat or just maybe hang-out in Tagaytay. When you reach the highlands you will find an extensive line of restaurants and café’s or hang-outs where you and your friends or families could just park your ride and enjoy the wonderful sceneries. Life is indeed beautiful!

Boracay Get Away

2008-05-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

Boracay is famous for its white sand beaches, magnanimous and evocative all-night long parties, and the unending shopping for island life frills and accessories. More so, Boracay is a beach line with luxurious hotels, classy and cozy restaurants, superbly mind-blowing party venues, and transcending bars along the shores where you could go clubbing all week long. And on top of that, it is where we find the most varieties of island get-away gimiks, tripings and sporting activities.

Boracay is a tropical island located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Vis ayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay), and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.

It was a week before halloween when me and my bestfriend together with her family went to this tempting island. Indeed it was an experience of a lifetime. It was actually my second time to be there. The first one was memorable but not as striking as the second visit, with which we had a blast in the halloween party along the beaches on boracay. The place was indeed jam packed with all the fun that gets in to your mind. There were a lot of things to do for a day. You could go fishing, touring around the island, diving, snorkling, enjoy boat rides (banana, fly fish, para sailing etc) wall climing, enjoy carnival rides or simply revel in swimming the into the crystal clear waters on the beach.

The fine white sands of the beach were caressing my toes as I stepped on bare-footed on the shore, each step was forming footsteps along the sands and I was watching my back as I see the ripples of the waves wash away the foot markings. Ahhh! island life. So relaxing.

Each morning, I wake up early to feel the cold morning breeze of the sea, and in my solitude, I close my eyes and remember all the good things in life. The picture above is my best friend kim, giving a high jump when we first took a glance at the beach line.

Mostly people would think that savoring the sweet delight of an island life in boracay is expensive, this is not always true. If you do not worry of your budget, this island offers one of the best in fine dining with its top rated cuisines along the shoreline but then when you have just enough for the vacation you can always go for a cheaper option. Along the streets of boracay (about 10 minutes walking distance from the shoreline) is a market place (they call it talipapa) where you could buy rice, fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and etc. for you too cook it the way you want it cooked. If you are worried about the kitchen utensils to use, this should not be a problem because there are cottages in the island who has a kitchen area (for rent). With this, aside from having your meals the way you wanted it, it will be budget wise and also you might enjoy cooking for your loved ones.

Not all boracay accomodations are expensive. You can choose from a variety of places to stay at. You can book yourself at expensive, luxurious hotels to simple huts/cottages that offer cheaper lodging. Aside from this you can also choose where you would want to stay in a single room or a room good for 5 people. Prices would range depending if it is peak season or not. When we had our stay there, we appreciated and savored the hospitality of joel owner of Trafalgar Boracay. He has about 7-8 cottages available. For details of his contact number and email, you may send a comment on this blog.

The halloween party experience in boracay was a blast. I was amazed with all the people around the place dressed up with different costumes! Some are weird, some are funny, some are extra-ordinary but most of them are scary (hey it's halloween! hihihihi) There was a beach shoreline party sponsored by Don Enrique's Mixkila and we enjoyed dancing with house music. The disco party was not the highlight of the events at station 2, there was a contest for the best halloween costume and those who joined in the contest were really creepy. I had goosebumps watching them as I remember the scary movies I used to watch. Here are some pictures of it...

The Boracay get away we've had was really fun. I would have wanted to stay in boracay a few days more since I have not experienced everything that the island offers. There is still much more to explore and do for fun on this island! I hope I could get another long days-off from work flew away back to this island. It's definitely a place for ecstatic fun and leisure. =)

Hard Lessons on Men and Love

2008-05-18T17:21:00.000-07:00

i got this from sheng's blog... my heart was touched and shaken *sob sob* :(

1. A man won’t let go if he really loves you.

Do not hold on to someone who has let go of you. He does not love you and does not value having you. Believe me, he will not let go if he really loves you. There is another reason he is not willing to tell.

2. Do not look for reasons why he ended the relationship.

There is only one reason why he ended your relationship. He just does not love you. Do not waste your time thinking of reasons or what you should have done. Move on and be open to a man who will truly love you.

3. Do not get hang up on your past.

Do not nag or distrust your current boyfriend just because your ex hurt you. Do not treat him or the relationship the same way. Do not compare. He will not react the same way as your ex. Do not be worried that your simple mistakes will cause him to look for another girl. What happened with your ex was not your fault. It was not because you didn’t guard him enough or you didn’t make him happy enough.

4. Do not look into images.

How many times have you met a girl who didn’t have the best image in school or at the office, but you get to know the girl and found out she was actually extremely nice? Do not rely on images. Oftentimes, it is far from reality. Do not fear men just because your “supposedly” perfect ex-boyfriend mistreated you.

5. Always have your own set of rules.

Set your limits on how far you’d go for a guy. It’s perfectly ok to give and do everything as long as it’s worth it. And it’s worth it if the guy is treating you right.

6. Do not be scared to lose him.

Don’t be scared that he’ll break up with you. Once you are afraid of losing him, you easily can be taken advantage. Be strong and if something is unacceptable, do not accept it and speak up.

7. Avoid calling your guy.

It’s a guy thing. The relationship will definitely be better if it’s the guy who’s calling, not the girl. He will get tired of you if you keep on calling. He will lose interest and challenge. More so, he will get annoyed. But it’s a girl thing also that your fingers get too itchy until you dial his number. But avoid as much as possible. Call only if really needed (like checking if your suspicions are reasonable).

8. There is a guy who will value you.

There is a guy out there who can make you feel valued, appreciated, and loved. And I mean, not just during your first few weeks together. So don’t lose hope. Don’t settle for a lesbian if you are not attracted to women. There is a man out there who can love you like a girl can.

Also, do not believe him when he says it’s just the way he really is. He’s not the sweet or expressive-type. Remember during your first few weeks together? Where has that sweet guy gone? He simply is not that into you anymore.

9. Always be the only one, no matter what.

Do not ever fall for a guy who has another girl, be it his wife, girlfriend, or any girl that he says he just can’t get rid of for whatever reason. If you truly believe that he loves you and for some reason, he can’t leave or let go of another girl, then you are no different from any ordinary mistress.

10. He must respect you.

No matter how long the relationship has been, he should always show respect towards you.

11. If he fooled you, end it.

Philandering once is enough. You can never trust nor respect the person again.

12. Never start a relationship the wrong way.

Do not steal another girl’s man, for whatever reason. Nor should you enter a relationship for the wrong reasons (loneliness, on the rebound, getting back at your ex, man-dependency, etc.) it is bound not to last. You will only end up wasting more years of your life.

13. Do not force yourself into a relationship.

Do not get into a relationship just because your friends are getting impatient with your dating escapades and the one hasn’t come yet. Do not choose who to say yes to based on superficial things like money, looks, cars, etc.. If you are even thinking of these things, you have not fallen in love yet.

14. Do not settle.

If you are not happy anymore with your relationship, break up instantly. He will not stay with you forever no matter how upright he might seem to be. Eventually, he will also want love and happiness in his life.

15. A relationship has to have love.

Love is the only thing that will push you to give your efforts into making the relationship work. And believe me, keeping a relationship requires genuine efforts of both parties.

16. Don’t be afraid to be single.

It’s fun to be single, try it. You can go out whenever and wherever you want. You are free. You can date whomever you want and you get to go out for free! Do not get a boyfriend just for the sake of having one. Do not settle.

17. Be a good girl.

Be a good girl to attract a good guy. Enter the relationship with sincere intentions. Take the guy and the relationship seriously with the plan of spending the rest of your life with that person (of course, this is after you had your bit of fun in your younger years). If you compare your flings from your real relationships, you will know that the latter makes you happier and more fulfilled.

18. Love without limits.

Whether you loved and gave everything or loved but held out for some things, if the relationship ends, you still get hurt. But if you gave your everything, you were happy and you could say that it was worth it. If you didn’t give your all, you get hurt for nothing.

19. You will get over him.

Love is over-stated. Love eventually ends and you are free to love another.

20. Be the one.

Act like you are the one. Don’t be a nagger. Don’t hinder his gimmicks. Don’t give in to him too easily. Make him treat you as important. Don’t be easy. Don’t be like every other girl he had in his life.