Davao Wow

My friends, the boyfriend and I went to Davao the other week.


Before the said trip, we realized that we were ALL booked in for a package with our chosen hotel (Clue: Initials - C.R.).


I was fuming mad already when I was talking with the reservations officer the day before our flight.


Good thing that the 'ending' of our discussion was different from what we experienced with their branch in Cebu two years ago.


The results: The five of us got upgrade to a family suite. And since only the four of us were included in the package (from Metrodeal), the 5th person was already free of charge. :)


Ok, scratch the bad vibes!


What I enjoyed most from our Davao trip was our water-tubing. Picture whitewater rafting, but instead of a boat, you're alone seated in a salbabida. It was FUN! Really!

*FYI, I was the one who got fell from the lifesaver. Hahaha!

Let me share more pictures for you to 'enjoy' our Davao trip as well. :)

With the caterpillars at the Butterfly House

Yummy yummy gelato for dessert at Crepelato
Php120 for this one, 2 scoops of super sarap gelato!

Such a cute couple, aren't they? :)

We had lots of 'map-reading' sessions during our Mountain Trail
@Eden Nature Park

The habal-habal ride.
No, this is not a photo-op.
We were moving when Al took this photo.

Those are BATS!
I won't be surprised if Batman surfaced from the cave. Hahaha!

We also visited The Crocodile Farm. Malagos Resort/Park, where the Philippine Eagles are seen. Mt.Samal.


I was a bit disappointed with Mt.Samal. It was just the slide. Period. Nothing to do much there, IMO. That's why we decided to rent a habal-habal, which was Php300-350 each per hour. Ouch! The journey going to the bat cave and falls are quite exciting and scary at the same time. You really will be holding on for your dear life. Hahaha!


How about you, have you been to Davao? What other places can you recommend that we visit? :)

5 Things I'm Thankful For #24

I apologize for being MIA in the past couple of weeks.


Life's been crazy. The craziest was last week. I don't want to explore on that though.


Back to my subject.


Do I have things to be thankful for? I know there's a lot, but really can't think of anything specific as of the moment.


So, this list may be a bit dull, or too obvious. I don't know.


1. A bright morning. Thank you for giving me another day to enjoy life. Since last week, I feel so giddy when I wake up. Why? It's how I fine-tuned myself. Positive thinking. Every time I wake up, it's one day less of my 'deadline'.


2. CashCashPinoy. They have this referral program. I have 'referred' all members of our household already, because I have purchased cheap-thrills from this group-buying site. The result? I have purchased a lot, yes. I have earned Php700 referral bonus as well. Woohoo! :)


3. National Bookstore. Indeed it is THE National Bookstore. I love visiting the NB Best Sellers in Galleria, it seems they've got it all (Yes, I know they don't but with the big space and unending book shelves, it sure feels like heaven). I now consider NBS as my go-to place when I'm down. No more munching on some chips, or finishing a cup of sundae. This is now my dessert. :)


4. J. For being there, as always. Thank you.


5. X. For again making me realize that I need to do something about myself (for myself). I know this realization struck me (for the 2nd time) the hard way, but I am now creating a plan. You just wait. :)


Sorry for just blabbing my way to my #5. I just felt like I needed to write, to express how I feel.


But somehow, I hope this inspires you to create a list of your own as well. Through your blog, or by writing it down in a piece of paper, or simply by "Thank you".


Have a happy Tuesday everyone! :)

SALE ALERT!

Last Saturday, while stuck on traffic, a streamer posted in the overpass caught my eyes.

I wasn't able to take a photo of the streamer,
just this during the event itself.

OMG!


I went ga-ga after seeing that. I was so excited, that come Monday morning, I kept looking at the clock. Waiting for 9am. When it hit 8:55, I went out immediately and anticipated a long elevator-waiting-time. Hahaha! I wanted to be the first! :p


There were really lots of pairs ON SALE. Some were not my type though. Anyway, let the pictures do the talking. :)

I heart these, but too expensive.
I think it's because of the 'Gisele Bundchen' brand.
This sells for Php700-900, I think.

Flats, ranging from Php400 to Php1200

More pairs at Php400 to Php900

I love colors!

I think these are Php400 per pair.

I really love the one on the left, but it's still mahal for me. Priced at Php800.

The picture doesn't do justice to this pair's violet/purple color.
The strap's like dark pink. Got this for Php400.

I got this first & last pair of plain pink wedge for Php350.
What a steal, right? :)

They also have pairs for MEN.
Php400 per pair

I was supposed to get this for X, but he didn't like red. So, no can do.
This is Php650 na lang.

The sale is on until Friday, August 19. 
Grab a pair! :)
PSEC (Tektite) Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

30 Things To Do Before 30 (as of August)

Need to update this list more often. :)

• Apply new color to my hair (some close friends told me that my natural hair color is just perfect, so I plan to change this 1st item on my list) Apply washable color to my hair (fair enough?)
• Travel alone (where to? any suggestions?) WOOHOO!!! Cebu! :)
• Go to Singapore with X (booked for June 2011!) -- can you feel my excitement> :)
• Cook a 6-course meal for X (soup, salad, main dish - meat & pasta, dessert)
• Exercise. Jog (1 month now. Yipee!)
• Try the famous buffet in Makati Shang, Circles or Spirals (Thanks, X!)
• Go out of town with my cute sister
• Buy a whole outfit (dress, accessories, bag and a pair of shoes) in one day (DONE! Thanks to Stylebible)
• Plan a birthday surprise (I did a minor one yesterday)
• Get a promotion (Kinda DONE, although this is because of my new work)
• Get a raise (DONE!)
• Ride the Space Shuttle at Enchanted Kingdom (who wants to join me?) I rode the Battlestar Galactica in Universal Studios, that's enough, right? Hahaha!
• Go back to Boracay (DONE - January)
• Go to Puerto Galera (with X, J and G) (DONE -- Feb 12-13)
• Try Tamilok in Palawan (I won't be able to this unless I go back to Palawan before my 30th. Too bad)
• Learn how to clean the bathroom
• Attend a High School reunion (DONE -- Feb 6, 2011) 
• Reconnect with S or D (Done, with D. But no follow-ups. I don't think there'll be one soon)
• Write down at least 100 "5 Things I'm Thankful For" (I did 23 already)
• Buy a designer bag (let me add: OR receive a designer bag as a gift) (FINE! A replica will do)
• Take a 1-week leave from work (DONE. Nov 30 to Dec 6!)
• Have a my-favorite-movies-marathon for a whole day (My Best Friend's Wedding, Up Close & Personal, Clueless, Pay It Forward, Sound of Music, Annie)
• Buy a new phone (DONE. Unexpectedly the other day. It's cheap, no worries. Hahaha!)
• Save money enough for a down payment for a real estate property (I find this unattainable, maybe appropriate for my 35 Things To Do Before 35? Hahaha!)
• Sing ONE (I repeat, ONE!) song loud enough to be heard by X
• Learn how to cook Adobo and Sinigang
• Print at least 100 pictures from the past and make a scrapbook
• (censored. hahaha!)
• Surprise weekend get-away. I should drive.
• Win a prize from Cebu Pacific's in-flight (or is on-flight?) games. (I think this will happen during my 'travel alone' time)
• Go back to Baguio -- This June. :)
• Say, _ _ _!

5 Things I'm Thankful For #23

It's been 3 weeks since I last posted something here, have I been that busy?


Well, I always wanted to start with the usual "5 Things I'm Thankful For" list before I post some other random things.


So, here goes my current list.


1. iPhone. Oh, you keep me up-to-date with the latest movies. I get to watch films I've missed in the big screen, in my iPhone. :)


2. Ate L. For keeping me awake every morning. Thanks for the coffee. :)


3. Friends. They keep my mornings alive and kicking. They help me start my day with a smile

4. Friends. Real friends. Excited for Davao and Boracay this year. :)


5. My Sister. No specific reason actually, just happy she's here. :)