God bless us all.

Here comes typhoon Pepeng (international code name: parma) and it's a strong one.

Our Filipino brothers and sisters in Metro Manila and the nearby provinces haven't been healed yet of the trauma brought by typhoon Ondoy (international code name: ketsana) and here comes another one. So sad. There's nothing I can do now but pray for everyone's safety. :-(

If you were one of the lucky people who were spared of Ondoy's onslaught, I request you to share whatever you can. It's never too late. There are still thousands of victims who need our help. Any kind of help will be accepted and appreciated. For more information on how to help or donate, visit this link.

To my fellow Filipinos, there is still hope. We will survive! God bless us all.

M-I-A

I miss blogging. I've been MIA for a while.

There were so many things that happened these past few months. Ugh. I really don't want to think about the bad experience because until now, I'm still fighting the trauma. But since I'm trying to move forward and accept my fate, I'll share the story. Here it goes...

Last July, a thief broke into my apartment and stole my valuables - laptop, ipod, digicam, wallet, and jewelry. While I was sleeping, he was so busy "shopping" for free. Dang!!! I really don't want to think about the incident anymore. I just want to focus on the positive side. I am so thankful that the thief didn't stab me or shoot me to death while I was asleep. Thank God, I'm alive!!!

A few days after the incident, I transferred to a new apartment with Jan, Ron, Vanz, and Jam. I like the new apartment. It's spacious. The owners are also warm and accommodating. :-)

Last August, I went to Bohol. It was a tiring but exciting trip. I got to visit the famous places in Bohol such as the Chocolate Hills, the Loboc river, Panglao, Balicasag Island, etc. I met the cute Tarsier and Prony the Python. I went dolphin watching and snorkeling. The best thing about the trip was, I met new friends!

Bohol Trip Photos

I also had two trips to Manila. I've been there mostly for business. But these recent trips were all for leisure. I went to Tagaytay for the first time. I like the cold weather in that place. I wasn't happy with the food though. But nevertheless, I had so much fun in Tagaytay. We went horseback riding and even tried the zipline. Hehe!

While in Manila, I watched my brother's NCAA games. I acted like a stage sister. Oh well, I don't get to watch the games often so I needed to make the most out of it. Hahaha! What I enjoyed the most in MNL was shopping. I was shopping to my heart's content. Thanks to my dear sponsor. :-)

Manila-Tagaytay Photos

On my second Manila trip, we drove to Sta. Rosa, Laguna to visit the Enchanted Kingdom (EK). Unfortunately when we arrived there, we found out that EK is CLOSED on Mondays-Wednesdays. Boo! Major Losers! :-)

Despite the terrible Manila traffic, the bad weather, and the crowded MRT, I enjoyed my stay in Manila. As early as now, I am looking forward to go back there and visit Subic! Errr... That won't happen anytime soon because I run out of moolah. Hahahaha!

There'll be another long weekend coming. This time, I'll be off to the beach with my colleagues. Yehey, I can't wait for Saturday!

New Look!!!

I finally did it! After months of pondering, I went to the salon this afternoon and asked the hairdresser to cut my hair short. Voila! I love it...

You Like? :-)

Lee Min Ho

I am crazy for this guy...

Lee Min Ho ♥

Min Ho,

Ahnyong hasehyo!

I am your biggest fan. I'll follow you 'til you love me. I'm your papa, paparazzi. Kidding! Hehe!

I want to meet you...someday. :-)


*Hope my boyfriend won't be able to read this post. lol!

Addiction

I haven't been blogging lately. It's such a shame (as if I have something so relevant and interesting to share)! :-) I haven't even started writing about the Dumaguete trip. Dang!

I promise to find time. Promise! Fingers crossed.

To give you an idea of what's keeping me busy lately... tttaaadddaaa!!!

Welcome to Hacienda Akasha!

I am busy working at Farm Town. It's an addictive game on Facebook. I am loving it!!!

What's your latest addiction? :-)

fast car

You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere

Anyplace is better
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
But me myself I got nothing to prove

You got a fast car
And I got a plan to get us out of here
I been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
We won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living

...

You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so we can fly away
We gotta make a decision
We leave tonight or live and die this way

I remember we were driving driving in your car
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

...

You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so you can fly away
You gotta make a decision
You leave tonight or live and die this way

Alcoy, Cebu Trip

Since May 1st was declared as a holiday here in the Philippines, we went on a road trip to Alcoy, Cebu.

Alcoy is a fifth class municipality in Southern Cebu. It is a famous destination for beach lovers. Tingko Beach, in Daan-Lungsod, Alcoy, is a white sand beach resort open to the public.

Alcoy is a two-hour drive away from Cebu City. We didn't know what to expect since it was our first time to visit the place. We made reservations at Bodo's Bamboo Bar Resort. We only saw photos at the resort's website so we never set any expectations.

When we finally arrived at the resort, we were amazed at the place. It's on top of a hill overlooking the beach. It has a pool and jacuzzi, mini bar, a restaurant, and bamboo cottages and swings. When you face the east, you get to see the peaceful view of the sea. When you face the west, you will see the picturesque view of the forest.

Tingko Beach and Triple B Resort

We immediately put our bags in our room and went straight to the restaurant to eat lunch. It took a little while for the food to be served. But the wait was worth it. The food was good and not too pricey. Delicious!

After lunch, we went to visit the white sand beach at Tingko. The beach looked great. We couldn't wait to take a dip in the crystal blue water. You could really see how the locals tried to keep the resort clean.

The gang at Tingko Beach

After hours of swimming at the beach, we went back to the resort to take a dip in the pool and Jacuzzi. We had so much fun. What a good life!

The gang at Triple B's Pool and Jacuzzi

The next morning, we searched for some nearby places that we can visit. We decided to visit the historic Oslob Church. While we were packing our things, I suggested that we visit Dumaguete City. They all agreed so off we went to a spur-of-the-moment road trip to Dumaguete.

My next blog post will include the details of our Dumaguete City trip. The trip was such an adventure! We got into some kind of trouble but the people in San Jose, Negros Oriental were kind enough to help us.

Click here to see more photos.

Happy Earth Day!

Today, let's celebrate the beauty of our planet.
Happy Earth Day, everyone!
May all of us spread the love and help save Mother Earth.

* Photo credits : http://www.care2.com/send/catearthday1.html