SJCAM4000W, Mojito and Friends

I'M BACK!

I admit that I am a terrible blogger and I allow the lazy blanket to cover me. Everyday. Hindi consistent ba. But during my absence, I've been religiously reading blogs that I follow and hopefully the blog juice got me right this time. So, I'll write and update whenever I can.

Got myself an SJ4000W recently. YAY! I took it out for a spin last week and fell in love. 

Mojito bonanza at TGIF-G5

Pulutan...

...and just the right amount of mojitos.

I love how user-friendly and compact it is! Sobrang kilig ko habang ginagamit ko. The price is all worth it! 

I intently bought it kasi I have an upcoming trip to El Nido. I wanted to capture every moment at syempre ung mga underwater photos. As Palawan is known for its beautiful beaches, islands and underwater wonders. Sobrang excited ko na one week nalang. *praying for good weather*

That's all for now! :)

Palawan Diaries: Uno

I opened my 2014 with a bang.

I went to Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan last January with a couple of friends. We decided to de-stress and chose this place after a long year of hard work. I mean what's not to like in Palawan?

Life Update: Simple Treats

I was able to treat myself to go see a movie last night. I opted to go somewhere closer to my place hence I went to Eastwood City in Libis, QC. The latest installment of Transformers is what I've chosen over a few others. What I love about Eastwood cinemas is that you have this almost at-home feeling kase. Hindi masyado crowded ung mga cinemas.  

Since the movie will start at 10:15p and I arrived a little early, I decided to grab a munch. I checked every food stop there is in Eastwood mall but nothing interests my palette. At least probably that evening.

Zark's Ultimate Burger

Life Update: Laiya Beach

Before summer will officially bid adieu, i was able to drag my lazy ass and join a group of friends going to Batangas. We left early on a gloomy Tuesday with prayers in our lips hoping that Batangas will have a better weather. We were on time and were the first ones to board the bus going to San Jose. Fare is 185php one way. In this day and age, most bus companies has a lot of paandar and this one has both wifi and movie-on-board. 

It took almost 3 hours and we found ourselves in San Jose, Batangas. We hurriedly carried our shopping bags of groceries and look for the easiest/cheapest mode of transportation going to Laiya. Jeepneys are cheaper compared to motorcycles but we settled for the latter kasi bibihira lang ang jeep. And 60php/pax is not bad costing us to hire the whole trip for 300php, one-way! We made a short stop at a Tourism office and paid 20php for an Environmental fee. 

Beach front of Moonlight Resort

45 minutes after, we were welcomed to an almost empty resort. We decided to just take this cute abode complete all things we need(except Wifi!) to the tune of 3500php overnight stay. Not bad.

Life Update: Random Eats

I was all packed and ready for a planned getaway down south for a wake boarding adventure. Excitement was all over my nerves since it will be my first and knowing that we'll be having a long weekend. Thanks Uncle Sam for your Labor day!

photo by OAP

 This is by the way in Nuvali located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. You can find more info about Nuvali here. Halfway through my shift, i knew that this plan will not be realized since a couple of friends already wanted to just reschedule it due to unexpected events. What can I do? *sniff*

Discovering Binondo

After getting inspired from a blogger's post about his food adventure in the world's oldest Chinatown, I, along with few friends, troop to Binondo on a cloudy Saturday morning. We have agreed to stay (as much as we can) on our 300-peso budget for our food expenses.  

Life Update: Ethan's Christening

I am back after a long hiatus. I feel so ecstatic after PLDT resolved both my landline and internet issues 2 days ago. Now, I am demanding REFUNDS! Having said that, I believe it is time to update this poor blog with events that occurred recently. :)

I am officially a "Ninong" to this cutesie! #YAY

Sunsets

Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven.

-John Lubbock

Burot Beach: Silent Sanctuary

This trip to Burot beach has been long planned like we all gonna die if we cannot have it fulfilled. How would you feel if you are planning a trip for a very long time but seeing the day of fulfilling it is like a camel going through the eye of a needle. Frustrating, honestly.

Many have already gone to this place and most share it to their blogs which i religiously visit to be familiar of what to expect. I've been to a lot of beautiful beaches my life but this should not be an excuse to not appreciate this little gem.

Capones Island: The Charmer

i woke up early the next day despite having uncomfortable sleep the whole night. i dont mind sharing the tent with six friends. IT.IS.THE.RAIN. being the early bird, i decided to just drag myself and made coffee for myself and for those who are already awake.

Anawangin Cove: The Right Decision

"My dream is to have a house on the beach, even just a little shack somewhere so I can wake up, have coffee, look at dolphins, be quiet and breathe the air."
-Christina Applegate 

the recent trip to Anawangin cove was one of the trips i haven't put too much effort on when it comes to planning. it was just out of curiosity, the need to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and stresses at work that pushed me to search random getaway on Google. the initial plan was Puerto Galera. then Batangas. just when i thought we agreed on Antipolo, a search result of Anawangin cove made it all change. 

few keyboard clicks later, kaladkad tours came on my screen. i made a quick chat with friends, inquiring their thoughts and approval. then a decision was made, F.I.N.A.L.L.Y.

after an arrangement with kaladkad tours, we were set to leave by 6am on a Saturday after our shift. our van picked us up and the three-hour trip to zambales began. we bought food for breakfast from the nearest fastfood and ate it in the van so no time's wasted. after a few asaran and hagalpakan sa tawa moments, lack of sleep and the smoothness of the trip, we dozed off. thank God for the wonders of NLEX.

'chura ng mga tulog!heheh

Hidden Garden, Vigan

“Do we really want to travel in hermetically sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonalds? Or do we want to eat without fear, tearing into the local stew, the humble taqueria's mystery meat, the sincerely offered gift of a lightly grilled fish head? I know what I want. I want it all. I want to try everything once.” 
― Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly


after our short stop at the Pagburnayan pottery, we had our lunch at the Hidden Garden Vigan. when we arrived, we were welcomed and i can't wait to order. i thought at first it was just some ordinary marriage of karenderiya and garden but i was wrong. its plants/flowers on display(also for sell) are beauties on their own right. they have an altar, a lover's corner, swing, birds on display, some animals and their powder room that amazes me.

Ilocos Trip in Pictures pt. 4

“The farther you go, however, the harder it is to return. The world has many edges, and it's easy to fall off.” 
― Anderson Cooper

we sleep like a babe the whole night. our feet may hurt a bit, sunburns on the side however we all knew that we are not like we are before. we have few stories to share now to the world and how good travelling is for everyone. big travels. small travels. does.not.matter. 

like what we did on our second day, we rose early to check on the rising sun. its as if catching the last train to nowhere. how could you afford missing this?