After our super fun and satisfying day in Manjuyod, we were scheduled to go to Apo Island the following day. When we woke up, it was raining. Staying at Bethel Guest House, we could usually see the Boulevard and the sea clearly. But because of the rain, the sea seemed foggy and the sky wasContinue reading “Our Apo Island Adventure (Persistence Pays Off! 2)”
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Persistence pays off!
We just came home from our family vacation in the Visayas. We went to celebrate Noelle’s 8th birthday! I chose Dumaguete because I wanted to see the Manjuyod sandbar again with my family. I’d been there with my parents before, like more than a decade ago. The sandbar wasn’t visible anymore at the time weContinue reading “Persistence pays off!”
Last Hurrah Before School Started!
With so many things going on during the summer, I had to make time to plan ahead for homeschooling year 2014-2015, especially since I’d be giving birth in August. I had to consider not only Danae’s subjects and lessons, but also Noelle’s. Danae was incoming grade 3, and Noelle was officially enrolled in Prep/Kinder 2,Continue reading “Last Hurrah Before School Started!”
My Bohol Birthday Bash
I didn’t have many birthday parties as a child and I think from my teenage years to young adulthood, I wanted to be surrounded by people during my birthday. I would have parties that lasted till the next morning because I didn’t want anyone to leave. It made me feel loved and more secure havingContinue reading “My Bohol Birthday Bash”
The Talented Mr. Cobonpue
Talented is an understatement! Kenneth Cobonpue is a true Filipino artist. In my humble opinion, that is. I first knew of him from one of the episodes of Project Runway Philippines. I was impressed by his work and his client list, which included Hollywood stars. His name being unique too, I never forgot him. ButContinue reading “The Talented Mr. Cobonpue”
Eating Our Way Through Cebu
I know, I know. The last few posts have been all about Cebu. I can’t help it. There’s much to tell, and I can guarantee you at least another one after this haha. At least I didn’t put them all together in one post, else it would be way too long. My birthday dinner wasContinue reading “Eating Our Way Through Cebu”
Swimming with the Gentle Giants
I was pretty excited to see the whale sharks on my birthday. I knew I would be amazed to be swimming so close to the gentle giants, but I also anticipated that I would be scared. It reminded me of an old blog about things that are worth risking, no matter how terrifying. My experienceContinue reading “Swimming with the Gentle Giants”
Oslob! (Cebu part 2)
So on the 12th, my actual birthday, we left the hotel early to drive 3 hours to Barangay Tan-awan, Oslob. We got there, prepared our gear, and got on a small bangka (canoe-like boat with balancers on the sides) to go to the next resort to pay and attend the short briefing. >We were toldContinue reading “Oslob! (Cebu part 2)”
Cebu, the Second Time Around
So we went to Cebu for my birthday! It was my second time to go. My first time, in the summer of 2003, pre-King, was pretty memorable. We first went to Dumaguete to visit relatives at Silliman University. We also went to Bais to see dolphins and swim at this really nice white sand beachContinue reading “Cebu, the Second Time Around”
Fun Family Memories
I was looking at old family pictures this morning and I had a good time seeing myself as a child, remembering all the trips we had as a family. I am so grateful to my parents for taking us to different places! We went on more than one trip every single year — usually BatangasContinue reading “Fun Family Memories”
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