July 2012
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Resorts World Genting
After checking out at the hotel, we went to KL Sentral to ride our bus to Resorts World Genting.
Bus from Kuala Lumpur to RWG will take almost 1 hour. We first checked-in to our next hotel, Awana Genting Highlands.
2 Queen-size Beds! woot! We got this room for only MYR170/night (P2300) also with buffet breakfast. :)
The Resorts World Genting Highlands.
Inside the First World Hotel...
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The Cave and The Towers: KL Day 1
Ema and I almost didn’t make it to the airport! hehe
We left Manila by 9:00 pm then We arrived Kuala Lumpur International Airport -LCCT by 12:30 am.
We rode the budget taxi (MYR 150=P2000) which was not a budget taxi after all! haha Anyway it was late so we don’t have a choice.
Kuala Lumpur is almost 1 hour ride from the airport.
We stayed at the Sheraton Imperial Kuala...
May 2012
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Underground River: Puerto Princesa Day 3
We woke up 4:30 am. Had breakfast then our tour guide arrived at 6:00 am. We left the Inn by 6:30am. The travel time to Sabang port was almost 2 hours. During our trip, the tour guide gave us some interesting facts about Puerto Princesa and about the Undergound River.
At Sabang Port.
We took a boat going to the Underground River.
I love my Native shoes. :)
We <3 Puerto...
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Island Hopping at Honda Bay: Puerto Princesa Day 2
HONDA BAY!
Snorkeling area. Lots of Corals and fishes can be seen here.
In Starfish Island.
Isla Pandan.
Cute map of the Pandan Island.
I was scared holding it. hehe. They say you can’t let them out of the water for more than 10 minutes or they’ll die.
I’m not really into swimming at the sea. But I enjoyed the clear waters in Honda Bay.
We spent all...
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City in a Forest: Puerto Princesa Day 1
Ema, Mae and I had our vacation at the Second Largest City in the Philippines: Puerto Princesa! It’s also called the City in a Forest.
We arrived at the city by 9am. Straight to city tour!
Our first destination was the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. It’s also called the Crocodile Park.
Baby crocodiles.
Adult Crocodiles. 0_0
This was the real skin...
April 2012
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Stars and Under the Sea: HK Day 4
Woke up 6am. Ema and I first went to the Avenue of the Stars at the Victoria Harbour.
Star Cruise: Star Pisces passing by the harbour.
The avenue honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry.
VTR? hehe
With Bruce Lee. :)
There were a lot of paintings displayed in the area.
Cool picture. :)
Action!
Bus to Ocean Park outside Admiralty Station.
Welcome to...
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Ruins: Macau Day 3
Woke up early so we can ride the first boat to Macau.
We rode the Cotai Jet Boat. Cool ship.
We had our lunch at Ichiban.
Red Mongo Milk Tea. yum!
Yummy Egg tarts!
The alley leading to the ruins. A lot stores and gift shops.
Ruins of St. Paul. One of Macau’s most famous landmarks.
Souvenirs: Ref Magnets.
Beef Strips. Everywhere. I don’t know if...
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Crystal Cabin and the Castle: HK Day 2
I love my new Red Vans shoes. :)
At Lai King station interchange.
Riding our cabin heading to Ngong Ping Village. It was a long ride.
We were riding a Crystal Cabin. This was our floor view! scary!
Magnificent view from the cabin.
Key Chain pictures!
Welcome to Ngong Ping!
The Giant Buddha. It was so tiring climbing those stairs!
Me, Ema and the Buddha.
Mandatory...
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The Peak: HK Day 1
Last week, Ema, Tita Gretchen and I went to Hong Kong, to escape the Phillipine heat. Thank God it was colder there. :)
NAIA 2 crowded with a lot of people. Escaping the ‘oven’ too. hehe
At the Hong Kong International Airport. It was a freaking huge airport!
Your best friend: The Octopus Card. You can use it to pay for your MTR, bus trip and even food. :)
Hong Kong...
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Beat the Summer Heat: Day 3
Last day in Boracay. :(
Very sunny day!
Tanning. :D
Very cold Iced Tea and mouth-watering Green Mango.
Grand Winner of the Century Balyena Superbods 2012! lol
See you very soon Boracay! I’ll miss you. :)
Great Weekend. Beautiful Beach. Summer Blast.
I <3 Boracay!
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Beat the Summer Heat: Day 2
Day 2: Swimming Day!
Henna Tattoo first. Mockingjay! :)
see the floating mosses?
lovin’ the clear water.
After swimming, I went to try the Zorb Ball.
With Harness. Scary!
Then they will push the ball down the hill. That was the longest 30 seconds of my life. I thought I was gonna vomit! Thank God I didn’t eat before riding it. hehe
Late lunch at Jonah’s...
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Beat the Summer Heat
I went to Boracay last April 14 to beat the summer heat. (Super Late Post hehe)
At the Caticlan Airport.
love my Espadrille :)
There are a lot of signs like this scattered in the Island. Boracay PLEASE!
Blue-green water of Boracay. (Too bad mosses were all around the shores)
Accessories. Accessories. Accessories!
These hand-painted shirts look awesome. Cool painters!
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F1
Last weekend, Ema and I stayed at the F1 Hotel at Bonifacio Global City. We were excited to experience the new hotel there. (As if we live very far from it hehe)
We had the Deluxe King Bed Room. The room was big enough for us. It was really cozy too.
Work space with the LCD tv.
I love the couch! :)
Neat bathroom.
I wish the shower was directly above the head. hehe
Fitness Center....
March 2012
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Fuerza Bruta
Ema and I watched the Fuerza Bruta at the Manila Hotel Tent last Saturday.
Fuerza Bruta literally means Brute Force. The Argentinian show is a 60-minute spectacle of flying dancers, people running on a giant treadmill and bursting through moving walls, and dancers wading in a giant suspended pool.
The show is all about acrobatics, dance, visual aerial displays, and hard pumping beats that...
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9
Last March 15 was Bherksteam’s 9th Anniversary.
We know some of us were already friends since God knows when. And our friendship will last forever because we are there for one another whatever happens.
Happy 9th B-day guys! :) I love y’all! <3
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows...
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24
I celebrated my 24th birthday yesterday at home with my family and friends.
24 Years of Pure Awesomeness. I am very thankful for having a very good life. :)
Tita Kliene cooked all the food: Spaghetti, Shanghai, Chili Cheese Sticks, Menudo and Mixed Vegetables.
Cordon Bleu. SO YUMMY!
Rev brought some Spicy Buffalo Wings. It was delicious. :)
Cakes from Purple Oven: Purple Crumble and...
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Sunday Splash
Last Sunday, Ema and I decided to go to The Village Sports Club in Paranaque. We brought Mhai and Kit with us. WE WANTED TO SWIM! :)
The VSC is a 1.8-hectare sports and fitness oasiswith a spacious gym, impressive pools, a full-service spa, plus premium playing courts for tennis, badminton and basketball.
8-lane Lap Pool.
With the sexy girls. woot!
Me relaxing under the sun.
At...
February 2012
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Since Day One
Yesterday was the 26th Anniversary of the People Power Revolution. Since there was no work, Ema and I went to Green Hills Shopping Center.
We then had our lunch at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao.
Our favorite Xiao Long Bao. Yummy!
We also had the spicy pork dumplings and spicy beef noodles. Spicy! :)
Shirt from Daily Grind, Bermuda Shorts from Giordano, Shoes...
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Caramoan Getaway II
Woke up at 6 am. Ate breakfast. Town tour while waiting for Ema.
We bought some pasalubongs at the town proper then went to the church after.
St. Michael The Archangel Church.
We went back to the Inn then Ema arrived after a few minutes! :)
Started our 2nd day of Island Hopping! :D
Cotivas Island. A paradise of endless skies, with a backdrop of a green tropical island and clear...
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Caramoan Getaway I
Last January, Ema and I planned to go to Caramoan in Camarines Sur. We invited our other best friend Mae to come with us. Then her friend Rev, sister Tin and bf Don joined us.
We rode the Penafrancia bus to Naga last Thursday night. We arrived at Naga City after exactly 8 hours. Ema wasn’t with us that time because she had work to finish.
Then we rode another bus at the terminal going to...
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Fun Weekend
Last Saturday and Sunday was Xavier School’s Fair.
Super! Where Heroes Are Made.
This year the theme was Super Heroes so all the booths of Grade 7 to High 4 students were related to that theme.
Stal was the morning duty nurse while me and Fonz were the afternoon ones
The view from our “infirmary” at the football field. So many people!
Shirt from Graffi Tee, Black Khaki...
January 2012
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Grinding in Baguio II
Our first destination for our 2nd day in Baguio was the Lourdes Grotto.
The grotto is located on a high hill in the western part of the City. The image of the Our Lady of Lourdes is on the top hill.
You can reach the top by climbing 252 steps or driving your car through a winding, narrow road.
We stopped halfway to have Strawberry Taho. So yummy! :)
After climbing the Grotto. We...
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Grinding in Baguio I
Since there was no work last Monday because of Chinese New Year, Ema and I decided to go to Baguio! Overnight stay from Sunday to Monday. I was there last February 2011 with some friends.
Too bad Mae and Mai can’t join us because they have something very important to attend to.
Before going to Baguio, we joined some of our friends chilling at Central Cash&Carry.
We stayed there...
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Life Is Like A Cup of Coffee
Last night, after eating dinner at Yellow Cab, Ema and I chilled at my favorite coffee shop, Cafe de Lipa.
I noticed the coffee place last November 2010. It is situated at the ground floor east side of Market! Market! It is one of the 4 branches, the other 3 all located in Lipa City, Batangas.
I really like the place, it is cozy and laid-back. Inside you can smell the aroma of the coffee...
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Izumi x Rue Bourbon
Night out with friends: Angelo, Wise, Michael, Miguel and Ema.
We started the night at Izumi Sake Bar and Restaurant at Burgos Circle, Taguig.
Izumi means fountain or spring in Japanese. Fountain of Youth :)
The place is cozy and will give you the feeling that you are in Tokyo. Sugoi!
We Found Love beat eh? hehe
Coco Lychee, Amaretto Sour and Tequila Sunrise.
Buy-1-Take-1 on some...
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At The Bourbon Street.
Last night, my good friend, Angelo, invited me and some of our friends to have dinner at Rue Bourbon in Salcedo Village, Makati.
The place looks great! The food was delicious! But Ema and I were so hungry we forgot to take pictures of them.
Dave, Me, Angelo, Wise and Ema
the Caramel Beer
We tried their Caramel Beer. Angelo, Dave and Ema liked it but Wise and I didn’t. For me,...
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New Year. New Me.
Happy 2012!
Spent the first day of the year with my best bud Ema. Chilled at my favorite coffee shop, Cafe de Lipa and then dinner at The Kebab Factory.
Black Out Tee from Nike, Bermuda Shorts from Giordano, Shoes from Topman and iPod Nano watch.
