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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

One Day to Vacay

It's been several months since I went on a hard-core vacation. The last time was a beach trip with my sister in the early months of summer. It's high time I go on another one, and so what if I'm going to the exact same destination--Boracay. This trip will be different. I'm going there with Michael, and it's going to be our first vacation together. It's only fitting now that we're engaged, well on our way towards married life, and starting to get busy for the wedding preparations. A good dose of R&R is exactly what we need.

On top of that, my girls are gonna be there and my parents, too! So it's gonna be one big party for all of us.

I can hardly wait!

Labels: boracay, family, friends, love, vacation

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Sunday, November 02, 2008

Getaway with the Gals

I am having the absolute best time with my girls here in Boracay. So sad it's about to end in a couple of hours as we will all be flying back to Manila in 10 hours. These past three days has indeed been a refreshing time, and it wouldn't have been possible without the company of my best gals.

Labels: boracay, friends, vacation

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Thursday, April 03, 2008

WIth My GIrls

I finally get the R&R I've longed for, lacked, and needed for the longest time. This is my third (and hopefully not final) vacation this summer. My sister, Bianca and I are at Boracay and will be staying here for 4 glorious days. It's only day one and already, I feel rejuvinated away from the hussle and bussle of the city.

Three more days!

Labels: boracay, family, friends, vacation

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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Vigan Stop

I've never spent so much time on the road. 9 hours on the way to Baguio two days ago and a total of 12 hours to and from Vigan.

Here's a shot from our day trip to Vigan. We were jumping for joy and blocking the view of the Lumang Kampana (Old Belfry) in Vigan, Ilocus Sur.

I'm having so much fun here in Baguio as well, but I can't wait to come home and post all my photos. My friends and I all went trigger happy with our cameras, but then again, the best souvenirs we can bring home are our memories captured in photographs.

Labels: friends, travelling, vacation

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Road Trip!

I'll be going on my first road trip this Holy Week. First stop, Baguio. Then we're off to Vigan and next we're going to see the Windmills of Bangy. Back to Baguio then down to La Union. And I think we'll head back to Baguio on our last night. That's just an idea of where we'll be going. We don't even have an itinerary, but I guess that's what makes it even more exciting. For sure, there'll be lots of adventures, food trips, swimming, surfing, photography (!!!), chit chat, getting lost, and what not!

Hope to be back with lots of great memories and travel stories.

Enjoy your holy week, everyone!

Labels: travelling, vacation

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Friday, April 13, 2007

3-day Vacay

Since my sister already posted a comprehensive account of our El Nido vacation, allow me to go the lazy blogger way and post photos instead. Here are some of my favorite moments:

Being whisked away to paradise by a private plane

Hearing the El Nido jingle sung each and every time guests would either arrive or depart. Yes, by the time our stay there ended, we could sing the kalikasan song ourselves!

The scenic boat rides that left us with disheveled hair

The salt water pool in Lagen resort (I just had to remind myself not to open my mouth underwater. Bleh!)

Waking up to the breath-taking view seen from our cottage window

Greeting the day with some Body Balance, courtesy of my sister

Trying to do some yoga poses myself (TRYING is the operative term)

Indulging in the glorious buffets (Note: Post-binge flat bellies shown in the photo)

Cam-whoring on the famous Snake Island (no snakes; just a shore that stretches out from one island to another)

Island hopping to Entalula... Powder-fine white sand, refreshing waters perfect for swimming, and amazing rock formations great for photo ops.

Feasting on endless shrimps (my weakness) Japanese style on Entalula

Snorkeling. I never get tired of seeing the beautifully colorful world down there and swimming with all kinds of creatures to boot!

Kayaking in the still waters of such a magnificent ocean

Having a cozy cottage to go home to at the end of a full day

Bumming on our last day. Sunburnt as hell but satisfied nonetheless.

I'm definitely going back.

Labels: family, vacation

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Thursday, March 29, 2007

Counting the hours

11 hours to go and I'm off to Palawan. Guys, wish me luck. I'm hoping I come back with a legit golden tan and not with lobster red skin that would just peel off within several days.

I'm really thankful that my mom scheduled this vacay on a whim. I didn't even get a chance to shop for a new bikini and other beach gear I might need. Then again, the package is so good all we have to bring is ourselves (plus our swimsuits since it's no nude beach we're going to... gasp!).

I need this R&R. I need to spend time with my family. We need to reconnect after being so preoccupied with our individual lives. While I'm at that, it wouldn't hurt to tan this pale tail of mine.

Labels: family, vacation

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.For the HECK of it.

Tests I took just to kill time

Venus/Aphrodite
You are the Greek goddess Aphrodite, also known as Venus to the Romans. You are the goddess of love, lust, desire and fertility. You have been called the most beautiful of goddesses and undoubtedly the most desirable. But you are also known for your hot temper, and the ease with which you grow jealous of women that profess to be more beautiful than you. You also own a special girdle which has the power to drive men insane with desire. Since you were born of the sea, from which you came to land riding on a scallop shell, sea food has been known as an aphrodisiac.
Which GREEK (or ROMAN) GODDESS are you? (Girls Only) with pictures! in results
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Your Japanese Name Is...

Momo Shimizu

What's your Japanese Name?

You Are a Social Blogger!

Your blog is more of a semi-private affair for your friends. It's how you keep in touch... sharing stories, jokes, and pics.

What kind of blogger are you?

You Are 50% Normal (Somewhat Normal)

While some of your behavior is quite normal...
Other things you do are downright strange
You've got a little of your freak going on
But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself

How Normal Are You?

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to obedience and warmth.

In love, you feel the most alive when your partner is patient and never willing to give up on you.

You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.

Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.

Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.

You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.

In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

Give the Day a Chance to Start

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

One Day to Vacay

Sunday, November 02, 2008

Getaway with the Gals

Thursday, April 03, 2008

WIth My GIrls

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Vigan Stop

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Road Trip!

Friday, April 13, 2007

3-day Vacay

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Counting the hours

.ABOUT me.

.Fret not.

.BRAIN farts.

.in RETROSPECT.

.a CLICK away.

.KUDOS to.

.COPYRIGHT.

.HOLLER!.

.For the HECK of it.

The Keys to Your Heart