I am real. I like green! I give hugs! I love challenge. I hate leeches. I want to travel the world! I wish I could teleport. I need you to be real. I will build my underground house. I was always impulsive. I feel restless inside. I think I can do anything. I say "Life is short, enjoy all the way!"
To the very special guy who is thousand miles away but still managed to give me the sweetest birthday gift ever... I'm still wearing the big smile I had an hour ago. haha. Thank you so much bi! :3
Here is the link of the web scrap book he made. :)
The Barbie Princess Charm Teacher Mai and her cute girls
Got the chance coordination with Ate Mai and team for the Barbie Princess Charm School at Robinsons Place Manila last January 21, 2011. Cute little girls were being taught the proper table etiquette and how to act princess-like on other different situations. The girls were also tasked to design their own tiara, wear it and ramp on stage.
Kim and I decided to have our birthday celebration on January 20 (Friday) with college friends. Kim's birthday is on the 16th. Mine is on the 25th. We had dinner at National Sports Grill, Greenbelt 3 and shared so much catch-up stories from 7PM-10PM.
With me were Kim, Kor, Hans, Josan and Julian. Kim had to leave early but we stayed there until we decided to go to Metrowalk. By the way, I love NSG's steak! Yumm!
At Metrowalk, we seated first at an open area were the band was visible. However, the short drizzle came. So we raised our glasses, cheered Happy Birthday, bottoms up then moved inside. By the way, the center of our conversation was *drum roll* LOVE LIFE! haha. It's ups and down and more.
Another awesome night with great friends. What more now that Kor is here, the more the merrier! FRIENDS. MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!
Thank you 2011 for giving me the most ironic year of my life. While the first half of my year focused on moving forward from the life of a student to that of a young professional, the second half highlighted my drive to know the story of my late biological father. You were an amazing year!
2011 marked the eventful transition from the life of a student to that of a young professional in the Information Technology industry. If back in college I was in Xavier Computer Enthusiasts' League (XCEL), now I'm in Developers Connect (DevCon) and TOPS Toastmasters Club.
30 December 2011, Franz and I went to see, swim, feed and play with dolphins at Dolphin Island - Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park (MOAP). This is no doubt my best trip of 2011!
MOAP is located Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental. Entrance fee was only PhP 10.00. There were also plenty of guests when we arrived. We then headed straight to the part where we would ride a boat to Dolphin Island. Roundtrip fare and entrance fee to Dolphin Island is only PhP 300. We paid another PhP 300 to swim and play with dolphins then PhP 100 for the lifevest.
Since we arrived with many other guests, Kuya Dario suggested we start with snorkeling first since there were still plenty wanting to swim with dolphins. He introduced Kuya Fernando as our guide. The scene underwater was like paradise! The different schools of fishes were busy going to different directions. They're so colorful and beautiful! I felt like watching Finding Nemo live. Then there were giant clams I want to hold but I still don't know how to swim. Then, Kuya Fernando gave us dead fishes to feed the fishes. As Franz called it, cannibalism. I think the fish we were feeding them were the small fishes we see in the market. The snorkeling experience was just too awesome I want to do it again!
Then the most awaited part, SWIMMING WITH THE DOLPHINS! Weee! Just as others say, dolphins are very playful creatures. We just walked in the water and there they were surrounding us already. At the part where the water level is deeper, we were able to swim and play with them, laugh with them, fed them, hug them, and listen to the dolphin sound (more like a dolphin squeek) I only hear at movies. Oh, Dolphins.. i so love you already. >.<
After the swimming with the dolphins, Kuya Dario said we could swim at the mini white island just few meters away from the dolphin pen. We ran, roll, spin and lay. For a moment, we even played Survivor. Franz and I played there like we owned the island because no one else went there. Most of them stayed near the cottage. There were also a portion in the island where waves crash against each other from different directions and we stayed there to see how tough we were sitting still against the fighting waves. We went back after feeling a sort of sunburn already.
We stayed at their cafeteria, ate and waited for the our boat ride. When we were about to leave, Franz noticed the dolphins went near the two of us as if to say goodbye. Awwww.. T____T Dolphins, you're so sweet. I'll miss you all so much! >.<
Water is murky due to last night's rain
At the boat with other Dolphin island guests
Dolphins! I'm coming!!
Meet moi bibi :P
The mini white island
Bye bye Dolphin Island
Sharing our Dolphin Island Experience (Bisaya)
Haifa and Franz with the MOAP parrots and their tricks (Bisaya)
P.S. For more detailed and informative blog on the Dolphin Island experience, I recommend Sir Jojo Ayson's blog post about it.
Two days before the 2011 Christmas, my adventurer feet took me to Waig Resort at Maramag Bukidnon! I was super excited with the spiral slides but when we got there, they were not operational. Too bad. But I still had fun jumping at the diving platform and their sisig was delicious! Waig Resort was still a nice place to unwind with the fresh air and the mountain view.
I had another fun night last December 17, 2011 with my favorite crowd! This time it's the DevCon Christmas Party for members and volunteers. We had dinner at Gerry's Grill at Greenbelt 3 then proceeded to Centerstage, Makati for videoke.
The guys present during dinner were Ms. Joed, Franz, Sir Jonathan, Bryan, Nelvin, Jeric and his girlfriend, Lope, Jodi, Marica, Terence, John and Mina. Paul and Ernie catched up at Centerstage.
Consider me a newbie at alcoholic beverages that's why I'd like to take note of these stuffs. We had San Mig Pale Pilsen (too bitter, not moi type) at Gerry's Grill then Screw Driver (weird name), Tequila Sunrise, Margarita Frozen (+1!) and San Mig Light at Centerstage.
I arrived home past 3AM already. Going home late is okay as long as I'm with them because it will always be more than worth it. Saya much nila kasama. Naks naman. HAHAHA.
Scripted. XD
Scripted Still
Scripted again!
Ze room
Wth Ms. Joed, Franz and Ernie
Sumasayaw ata
With Lope and Ernie
Pinagbawalan ni Franz magtext for the night, eto pa rin.. :P
Awesome birthday celebration is awesome! We have conquered the 8 obstacles of Jungle Adventure of Rainforest Park Cebu! I flew the first flight to Cebu last December 14, 2011 to celebrate Franz's 20th birthday. Then flew back the last flight the same day back to Manila. A friend said the person must be very special to have me fly miles away then back for a birthday occasion. Indeed, he is very special.
I brought Decadence cake from Goodies N' Sweets then we celebrated the traditional way. Placed the birthday candle on the birthday cake. Lit the birthday candle. Sang the classic birthday song (like retards). Blew the birthday candle for a birthday wish. Ate the birthday cake. The end!
LOL. Glad the celebration didn't end that way. We forgot to take a picture of him, the cake and the candle. Lucky, we only ate half of the mini cake. So we did the blowing of the candle scene again. He lit the candle. He blew the candle. Lit the candle. Blew the candle. It was repeated again and again until we got a decent shot. HAHAHA.
We went to Asiatown IT Park to find a place to eat. Beautiful place. Then we went to another place because he said he wants to eat pizza. Across the street where we landed was the Rainforest Park Cebu. He said his friend said its nice there. So we checked the place. Then, we found the… *drumroll* the awesome Jungle Adventure obstacles!
Can't contain the excitement after watching the breathtaking challenges. A must try. It was now or never! Franz was also very game so there we go! Trying to win over height scare at the same time walking along ropes was really really fun! The challenges we conquered were Cargo Net, Zip Zag, Burma Bridge, Earthquake Bridge, Deep Bucket, Wall Climbing, Catwalk Bridge and the Vines (the scariest).
We took a rest for awhile then did walked our way to show me where his office was located. We went back home to rest. Cha and Nikko were sleeping. Later on, Robert arrived. We all had dinner together. But before that, while Cha and Nikko left to buy food, Franz and Robert were having a hilarious argument on how to cook rice. After dinner, Franz accompanied me to the airport for my flight back to Manila.
I may be able to enumerate a lot of special things about you but everything seems to be senseless now because all that really matters to me is that I love you. I choose to believe that I own nothing in this world but my time. And with the time given with us being together, I hope you feel special because you are.
I can't help but look forward talking to you during the day and night. The morning wouldn't feel complete without the morning greeting. During the busy hours of work, a simple thought of you could already make me smile… much more when I'm already talking to you. Your good night always gives me a nice sleep. I may have become dependent. I don't care. All I know is that the time of the day when I'm really happy is when you're part of it.
