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| Photo by Dessert Strip. Poster by Gian Pisuena. |
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Mt. Timbak - Scaling the third-highest Peak in Luzon
Scaling Mount Timbak was really such a great experience! Meeting with new folks, be inspired by the locals, sharing insights and laughing over silly jokes with the Conqueror Outdoor Club it was indeed a meaningful and fun experience that I will treasure forever.
Cagbalete Island Experience - Php 1,200 Cheapest Budget Ever!
Glad our CAGBALETE ISLAND Trip was a success. Thanks to Ms. Tess of Villa Cleofas who answered all of my inquiries and to Josiah Sicad of Lakas Trip. I'm glad that I stumbled upon his blog for this made our journey possible in the cheapest way.
Calaguas Island - Beach Bum's Paradise
What I love in Calaguas Island is its shimmering grains of powder-white sand and its awesome turquoise waters. No doubt, these make me want to go back again!
Dare to Climb a Mountain?
We face a lot of challenges everyday of our lives. Some are easy to handle while some may seem too much for us to take. And as I gradually became fond of climbing lately I realized that Life is.. Life is also a mountain to climb!
From Religiosity to Relationship
I was very sincere in seeking God. But I also saw the reality that my religiosity in church did not carry over to my life at home. I got angry at my nieces and pinched them whenever they touched my things, gave my mom, my ate, a weeks/ or month of silent treatment in rebellion to their strictness, spent hours devouring novels and giving way to my imaginations. I was selfish and self-centered.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Chef Hasset Go Bloggers Night: The Il Mercanti Experience
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Friday, April 20, 2012
I love seeing old couples!
I captured this image on my way to galle yesterday. To be honest, I was smiling while taking this pic. Well, who wouldn't be? I mean, if you were there on that very moment, you can feel the love. They're holding each other tenderly, the woman guiding the man slowly to their destination. While me at the back, stalking. hehe. But seriously it gives me a happy feeling. Seeing them, gives me hope - that NOT everybody in this world just ends up getting a divorce or annulment here in the Philippines, hindi talaga!. It also reminds me that, "ei I'm not that old!" uhuh. Its just that I haven't found the right one for me yet and there is really someone out there for me, for us :)
Here's another shot, seriously, I silently tried to guess what's on her mind. Curious? see caption. :p
Yeah, I can be a melodramatic sometime. Hehe. So thats it, I hope these photos also inspire you and makes you realize that someone can actually love you forever. :) ayieeeee... :p
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| At the back of my mind, I say, I wish I could be like them. |
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| Woman: Huwag kang mag-alala, andito lang ako. ^^ |
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Highlands Coffee throws a pre-concert party for Republiq’s concert
PRESS RELEASE: Highlands Coffee is the leading supplier and distributor of Vietnamese coffee products in Vietnam. A brand under Viet Thai International Joint Stock Company (VTI), Highlands Coffee is Vietnam’s largest coffee chain for 12 years now since it started in October of 2000.
Committed to serving people with uniquely Vietnamese coffee experience, Highlands Coffee combines the best of the modern and traditional Vietnam in its every cup of coffee. Highlands Coffee seeks to share this unique coffee experience with the world as it ended the previous year with significant partnerships to pioneer Highlands Coffee’s international expansion in the Philippines.
Making steps outside its home country, Highlands Coffee’s rights for distribution in the Philippines was given to Digital Paradise, Inc. (DPI), operator of the country’s largest internet cafe chain, Netopia. Now, Highlands Coffee extends its efforts to share a unique coffee experience to Filipinos as it ventures to offer its signature drinks to Café Republiq’s menu.
To celebrate its partnership, Highlands Coffee throws a pre-concert party for Republiq’s concert featuring Grammy award winning DJ/producer, Afrojack. Headed by the President of DPI, Michael Lacy, Highlands Coffee treats its guests to a whole night of great fun and unique experience at Café Republiq.
Committed to serving people with uniquely Vietnamese coffee experience, Highlands Coffee combines the best of the modern and traditional Vietnam in its every cup of coffee. Highlands Coffee seeks to share this unique coffee experience with the world as it ended the previous year with significant partnerships to pioneer Highlands Coffee’s international expansion in the Philippines.
Making steps outside its home country, Highlands Coffee’s rights for distribution in the Philippines was given to Digital Paradise, Inc. (DPI), operator of the country’s largest internet cafe chain, Netopia. Now, Highlands Coffee extends its efforts to share a unique coffee experience to Filipinos as it ventures to offer its signature drinks to Café Republiq’s menu.
To celebrate its partnership, Highlands Coffee throws a pre-concert party for Republiq’s concert featuring Grammy award winning DJ/producer, Afrojack. Headed by the President of DPI, Michael Lacy, Highlands Coffee treats its guests to a whole night of great fun and unique experience at Café Republiq.
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| DJ Afrojack live in Manila |
Friday, April 13, 2012
Highlands Coffee Now at Republiq, Resorts World, Manila
Premium Vietnamese coffee brand, Highlands Coffee, expands and reaches out internationally,
for the first time in 12 years. Highlands Coffee has chosen the Philippines as its first international destination for expansion because of Filipinos’ love for coffee. Highlands Coffee may now be enjoyed at Café Republiq in Resorts World, Manila.
Recently, my sister invited me to go with her on Afrojack Concert Party from which a pre-party celebration was held at Republiq. The café republic initially appealed to me because of its relaxed pace, somewhere to enjoy a cup of coffee, read a book, or meet with friends.
The place was dimly lit which add to feelings of privacy. It has a tall lampshades between black elegant couches and candle lights in each marbled table top which I find romantic. ^^ The interiors gave a cozy impression with European influence too which fits with the bar as it looks sexy in style and elegant.
Café nong, highlands black coffee version was one of the coffee's that I tried.
It was a freshly brewed pure black coffee served in a cup and coffee filter.
I'm not actually into clubbing, really. And I'm happy cause this coffee saves me! Café nong kept me awake all through the night!
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| Highlands Coffee at Café Republiq |
The place was dimly lit which add to feelings of privacy. It has a tall lampshades between black elegant couches and candle lights in each marbled table top which I find romantic. ^^ The interiors gave a cozy impression with European influence too which fits with the bar as it looks sexy in style and elegant.
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| Highlands Café bar - showcasing bottle of wine |
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| I guess its pure for the serving is only 1/4 of a cup. |
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| A picture of me (in the middle) together with co-bloggers. |
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Why I love outdoors more than clubbing
Weeks ago, we went to Republiq Superclub in Resorts world Manila courtesy of a free pass and table we've got from Highlands Coffe. This is actually the first time I tried partying in a classy club like Republiq as DJ Afrojack grooved the night away. I admired how the club looks like. Its classy and chic, bigger and well ventilated. Saw a lot of foreigners and celebs partying too!
I'm such a noob - I never realized that the club imposed dress code. So me straight from work wearing a cargo pants and polo shirt while girls are wearing their sexiest best! while most men are in ties - I was like.. ok awkward ^^. Republiq is really a place for partying with lots of beautiful people to meet - you could never go wrong with that.
As for me, I like the place for my dancing moods, though I'd still prefer the outdoor mode of adventuring. We'll there are actually reasons why I'm not just into clubbing. First, the lingering smell of cigarette smoke that lurks in my hair and clothes really irks me. I like loud music but not too loud where you can't even hear each other talk. The flashing lights, the glow sticks, the neon headbands -- I admin, these often makes me feel dizzy. And lastly, I particularly don't like sweaty bodies rubbing up against me in a crowded dance floor.
Anyway, this is just me. I have nothing against clubbing, its just that I preferred other stuff.
Like embracing the air and winds at the top of mountain, the roaring sounds of the waves makes me feel relaxed :), killing the time, staring at the night sky with the glowing stars are incomparable. I guess, I just love to be outdoors - it gives me compulsion to explore, to wonder what is possible. Yeah, people do have different perspective. :)
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| DJ Afrojack as he plays one of his famous remix - ♫ tonight Give me everything tonight ♫ |
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| When DJ Afrojack plays, everyone gets down in celebration of the music. |
Anyway, this is just me. I have nothing against clubbing, its just that I preferred other stuff.
Like embracing the air and winds at the top of mountain, the roaring sounds of the waves makes me feel relaxed :), killing the time, staring at the night sky with the glowing stars are incomparable. I guess, I just love to be outdoors - it gives me compulsion to explore, to wonder what is possible. Yeah, people do have different perspective. :)
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| @ Pico de loro |
Monday, April 02, 2012
White Cove Laiya San Juan
White Cove is about 3 hours drive from Pasig. Yesterday, April 1, when we had our first family outing for year 2012. And yehEss! We had a blast! It has been a donkey's years since the family visited Batangas.
We took the South Luzon Expressway all the way to the second to the last exit, then took the Star Tollway going to San Juan. The drive is long but it was ok -- traffic isn't bad plus its a beautiful stretch of road along the way!
White Cove Beach Resort has a reasonable Day Trip rate of 150 pesos per head. They have Guesthouse and rooms for overnight visitors which ranges from 5,000php - 21,000php per night. While rental picnic huts rental is around 800php per unit per day.
Below are there different cottages and tables. I suggest to check out their website for updated rates.
What I like about the resort is that they have the wide stretch of fine, white sand. I also soO love this small river that meets the sea when its high tide. ^^ So relaxing and yet so invigorating!
We took the South Luzon Expressway all the way to the second to the last exit, then took the Star Tollway going to San Juan. The drive is long but it was ok -- traffic isn't bad plus its a beautiful stretch of road along the way!
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| Happiness is a weekend with family filled with beautiful weather |
Below are there different cottages and tables. I suggest to check out their website for updated rates.
What I like about the resort is that they have the wide stretch of fine, white sand. I also soO love this small river that meets the sea when its high tide. ^^ So relaxing and yet so invigorating!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Rummage Sale - Glad it was a Success!
We had our first EVER garage sale last weekend! And I was really glad it was a success! Woo-hoo!
The idea of doing this is to learn to let go, to make money and to donate some percentage of the proceeds to the chosen charity.
Last January when I started cleaning out my closet. Y'know, cleaning out your closet to make room for new things! :) It actually feels nice to be honest with what you will actually wear and what you won’t. No sense holding on to things that just take up the limited space in you're closet.
Indeed, having a rummage sale is a great way to get rid of things you no longer need and raise money for a cause. :)
If you're planning to do a garage/ yard/ rummage sale, here are some tips to help you. Happy Selling! :)
Set the Date and Stick to it.
This is the first thing that you should do. By sticking to your date, you start planning other details such as "where" and "what" with greater confidence.
Choose and sort all the things you want to sell. A couple of weeks before your rummage sale, start thinking about what you want to sell. Just open your closet and you will surely find a lot of things that you can sell. Ask yourself, "What clothes do you no longer wear?" And instead of thinking “you might need that someday”, think about how great it will be to turn the item into cash! You would also be surprised at what people buy.
Clean
After you’ve gone through the motions of sorting and choosing, now you need to make sure everything is clean.
Ask for a Permission
Check to see if your homeowners association or Brgy. Municipality has rules about conducting a sale. Call them and inquire if there are permitting requirements.
This will also help to keep you motivated. Ask your friends, or neighbors if they are interested in having a sale of their own. Remember, two heads are better than one. Two group - can get twice the traffic. And, just like in SEO, the more traffic, the more sale you have!
Pricing
Be certain to secure a tag to each item and record the costs on a sheet. This will assist you in keeping track of what you have sold and if for some reason the price tag should fall off.
If you are having a joint sale, be sure to mark your items with your own color/name tag.
Advertising Use signs, balloons, flags and banners and get them high enough off the ground for the average motoring public to see. Use a map on your street signs to assist potential customers in finding your home.
Layout
Create a layout that makes it easy for your customers to move around. Label everything clearly and group them together in a way that is visually appealing and easy to shop from (all clothes together, accessories, books together, etc).
Consider having some mellow background music to help with the “ambiance”. Keep the volume to a just-audible level though.
Lastly, smile as you greet your customers. A great smile and a likeable attitude will get you great sales and maybe even new friends!
>> Check out the items that are still up for grabs
The idea of doing this is to learn to let go, to make money and to donate some percentage of the proceeds to the chosen charity.
Last January when I started cleaning out my closet. Y'know, cleaning out your closet to make room for new things! :) It actually feels nice to be honest with what you will actually wear and what you won’t. No sense holding on to things that just take up the limited space in you're closet.
Indeed, having a rummage sale is a great way to get rid of things you no longer need and raise money for a cause. :)
If you're planning to do a garage/ yard/ rummage sale, here are some tips to help you. Happy Selling! :)
Set the Date and Stick to it.
This is the first thing that you should do. By sticking to your date, you start planning other details such as "where" and "what" with greater confidence.
Choose and sort all the things you want to sell. A couple of weeks before your rummage sale, start thinking about what you want to sell. Just open your closet and you will surely find a lot of things that you can sell. Ask yourself, "What clothes do you no longer wear?" And instead of thinking “you might need that someday”, think about how great it will be to turn the item into cash! You would also be surprised at what people buy.
We ask the participants to make a list or a copy of their ledger of all the items that they want to sell
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| I did a major clean out and it feels soO good... |
Clean
After you’ve gone through the motions of sorting and choosing, now you need to make sure everything is clean.
Wash, iron and neatly fold or hang all clothing.
Ask for a Permission
Check to see if your homeowners association or Brgy. Municipality has rules about conducting a sale. Call them and inquire if there are permitting requirements.
Get ready with your "Letter of Authorization".Consider finding a rummage buddy
This will also help to keep you motivated. Ask your friends, or neighbors if they are interested in having a sale of their own. Remember, two heads are better than one. Two group - can get twice the traffic. And, just like in SEO, the more traffic, the more sale you have!
We invited friends via Facebook Event Page, where it becomes easy for us to communicate and share ideas.
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| From left to right: Me, Eden, Pinky, Joy (participants) |
Pricing
Be certain to secure a tag to each item and record the costs on a sheet. This will assist you in keeping track of what you have sold and if for some reason the price tag should fall off.
If you are having a joint sale, be sure to mark your items with your own color/name tag.
I suggests that you start pricing your items a day before your rummage sale. Put initials on the price tag to credit who owned it. So you can still keep all like items together.
Advertising Use signs, balloons, flags and banners and get them high enough off the ground for the average motoring public to see. Use a map on your street signs to assist potential customers in finding your home.
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| On our case, we printed 2 tarps. The other one was placed in front of the village gate. So people can easily locate our place. |
It would also be best to create flyers that you can hang around the neighborhood or just anywhere that they’ll let you distribute it.
Layout
Create a layout that makes it easy for your customers to move around. Label everything clearly and group them together in a way that is visually appealing and easy to shop from (all clothes together, accessories, books together, etc).
Consider having some mellow background music to help with the “ambiance”. Keep the volume to a just-audible level though.
Lastly, smile as you greet your customers. A great smile and a likeable attitude will get you great sales and maybe even new friends!
Lesson learned: Just because you own something, it doesn’t mean that you have to keep it forever. :)
>> Check out the items that are still up for grabs
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