.............what relaxes me

There's no place like home. Whatever beautiful views and sights a place could have, we must admit that you would still appreciate the place where you originated.

I have stayed in Manila since my college days up to present. And I really miss spending time with my Mom. Yes, i have to see her for she really miss me too. My mom would say," namimiss ko na ang dalaga ko!" LOL.

And one of the reasons why i should go home is that, i miss my place. I miss the natural atmosphere of my home. And, namimiss kong matungga ng poso o ang mag igib, eventhough we have motorized water pump before, ang magwalis ng bakuran namin at susunugin mo ang mga tuyong dahon pagkatapos mong ipunin, and magdilig ng halaman, ang ulam na sariwang isda. ang kahol ng aso, as well as my father's bark (mas mabunganga sya kesa sa nanay ko,LOL), and my friends na doon na lang nag-istay. These are the things I really miss.

I really miss also the places i used to spend my whole day of relaxing while spreading out my lungs, burning out and getting away from stress.

Should i say these are my sanctuaries that relaxes me.....


Believe me, you'll like it....



The Falls: It's about 12 kilometer away from my home. Once i visit this place, monkeys are swarming over the trees. It's so natural and my place is really such a cornocupia of beautiful things. How can I not miss this place. It's breathtaking.

The Punta Beach: There is a lot of memories in this place....i really miss this. The sand is not as fine or white as Boracay, but what this beach gives you is the complete isolation. I mean that, for me, is true luxury.

Punta beach: They should develop this hidden place . It's so natural, raw and untouched by man. I hope it stays that way.

Punta beach: See? It's like Dakak or Subic right? It's so naturally clean and the crystal water i always break as I do my synchronize swimming.

The Hanging Bridge: This is located in another place some kilometers away from my house. This is the best gift for the residents for them to cross the river easily specially during rainy seasons where flash flood occurs. They have to evacuate quickly as it always happen . I was like seven walking back and forth on this hanging bridge.

The green fields: I can smell the strong aroma of rice while walking on this green field. It's so native, it's so pinoy and so rural. Haaaayyy, i miss this.


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Holiday with batch mates......

I have spent my New year in Mindoro and we had a great time together with my batch mates. Jane was there too. And we had visited places we really missed since the day we were highschool and hanging around. Like Tamaraw falls. They have visited my house also and I admit am not a good host. So nagtyaga na lang sila sa panonood ng t.v. while having a hot banana que. Jennyway was with us also, the only friend am always with here in Manila coz' we're the two being left here.

After spending New Year's Eve in each of our families, we have gathered at Jane's house. It was fun! 

I miss this happening!

It was really cold during that time but we went up strolling like there is no tomorrow.

Miss you guys!!!

    

A whole day with the Dutch.....

It's a whole day of hanging around with my friend Jane (middle). She came back from Holland to spend Christmas and New Year with her family in Mindoro. We have met in Gateway which is nearer to her Tita Vi's house where she stayed here Manila. She usually called me when she's already here , and I am the first person she have to meet before anybody else. I'm so special. She introduced Arnaud, her BF or husband to be. I am also the first person she usually introduce to her BF's (she's choosy minsan). Might I say, she's asking for approval. But when i saw Arnaud, she don't have to ask for approval, unspokenly, she already knew it's a big YES. So, it's a day of talking about our lives, her life in Hollland, as well as her experiences from her past until she coped up with those trials. We went to several malls, Gateway, Robinsons Place in Malate, MOA, S.M. MAnila (huh crowded). And even Luneta huh( you know we're with a foreigner and we have to introduce our land). It's tiring but fulfilled. We have shared everything new to us since hindi kami nagkita ng matagal and what we have left behind .




The Sweet and Sour: With Donna (Jane's cousin) and the mango.

Jane and I: Gosh she's not getting older. Look at me, am like a toothless septuaginarian.

Arnaud and I: He's really a nice guy, a clean living and wholesome. It's not hard to make friends with him. He love Jane so much. And Jane is so greatful.

We were together since 10 a.m. until 3 am. We end up in a bar where we hang dancing while enjoying the live band in Araneta Cubao (Serve? can't remember the place). We do really missed each other. She's the only person who can understands me as me. We we're together since childhood. Helloes we're asthma mates. And i really miss being with her. I can't wait to see her again. And specially the bar hopping with them.

Subic.....

I think I worked too much these past few weeks. It was so stressful and i think i was blown out and exhausted. It's only February but I can feel the heat of summer. We (my ofc. mates) decided to relax and go out of town and visit Subic. Subic is the best place to dive and do my synchronize swimming. We drove from Manila at 5 a.m. and we're already in Subic at 9.am. I slept the whole trip while they were still talking about work. I find it really tiring listening to those.
And when I wake up it's a green place we're in. We're now in Subic. What surprises me are the monkeys hanging around the road we were passing through. They're so wild!

To the bat cave!!!!!!

They're about to play soccer!

With Ms. Irms: Thank you for the ride. We used her Expedition to get in Subic. We had a great time!

Hmmmm...... we're done...Let's go home. We'll be back asap.

Summer eyesores......

Punta beach: This is my sanctuary. I usually spend my time here during holidays. I have so many unforgettable happenings here. I'll post it soon also...

It's gettin' hot here in Manila. It's really sizzling. According to the news, it will be hotter compared to last year. During this season, i always feel the excitement of spending the holy week in my hometown. Inhaling a cool breeze as u wake up in the morning is such a luxury for me. It's entirely different from waking up in a lazy mode before you work like mad in Manila. The port is always busy during this season, tourist, my kababayans, and those who want to enjoy the beaches along the coast of Mindoro keeps swarming over the port. These are what i usually observe everytime I travel going back to my home town:

1)like those girls who travels wearing backless tops and high heeled shoes while carrying backpack (bigger than a usual back pack, it's almost like a sack). Imagine her carrying those with matching thick foundation on her face and a very thick red lipstick. She's killing me. (hahahahah!).

2) A student who speaks like "kasi ano eh, di ba?, ang init naman neto ( words with manila accent). Those people who speaks like they have stayed in Manila for so long and don't want to use their native tounge (punto) anymore. I am about to laugh in outburst when she called a boy "Huy Josip!" that should be Joseph. Hahahaha.

3) There is the pasosyal na Matrona who speaks like she owns the whole town and and having a huge hacienda making paypay as she travels. But when she remove her scarf, my gosh, there is a bakat ng banig (a blanket made from pandan leaves) on her shoulder!!! nya hahahhaha. I thought she sleeps in a 18th Century Canopied King size bed the way she acts.....(it should be me,lol!)

These are the funny things i really enjoyed watching while i'm on my way to my town. While waiting for your ticket, spend your time watching those scenes.