It's More Fun In Pinas

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. 

Catch the trade winds in your sails. 

EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER.” -Mark Twain 

I love to travel. I consider it as a reward to myself for working so hard and as an inspiration to work harder. It is important for me to have a break and detach myself from my daily routine once in a while so I do it through Travelling, an impeccable form of de-stressing and relaxation.

BORACAY ISLAND

TAGAYTAY

BAGUIO

Nothing beats our own land. Mountains. Falls. White Sand Beaches....and many more. It's, indeed, more fun in the Philippines.

VILLA ESCUDERO

LAIYA, BATANGAS

TARLAC (ISDAAN)
Behind us is what they call "Tacsiyapo Wall" | You can smash cups, plates or even a television against the wall to release your anger (Tacsiyapo means "Shame On You!")

Ken and I really love to travel but all our trips were either with our family or friends. Those trips made me realize that nothing bonds people (and makes the bond stronger) better than travelling. It creates memories that last for a lifetime. But one of the million things that Ken and I look forward to when we get married is.....We can finally travel without any chaperon!(hahaha) Super Yehey!!!!

PUERTO GALERA

VIGAN

LAOAG

PAGUDPUD

I've never been to even half of Pinas yet but that's definitely included in my dream list. I also admit that after seeing Macau and Hong Kong, I've been dreaming of going to other parts of the world, too. Discovering different cultures is one of the learning and fun experiences one could ever experience. But isn't it a great feeling if you've explored and discovered everything your own country has to offer before travelling all around the globe? Think about it.

“A wise traveler never despises his own country.” - Carlo Goldoni

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Shake It, Shakey's!

Inday on Leave + Tamad Us = "Dinner-Out" with the Whole Fam

Photos from Ken's iPhone

Say hello to my signature wacky face
and hon's girly tshirt! hahaha

                                          Are you feeling tamad like us tonight? :)


Shakey's
3rd Level, SM City Sta. Mesa
Aurora Blvd. corner Araneta Ave
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number:
(+632) 714-2828, (+632) 714-2829
Delivery: 77-777

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FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLAT

"Life is like a box of chocolates...You never know what you're gonna get."  - Forrest Gump

Last month, Ken gave me 7 out of my long list of favorite chocolates for our 7th Anniversary. His sweetness really never fails.

Here are some fun facts and trivia about Chocolates:

The word Chocolate comes from the Aztec word "Xocolatl", which ironically       means, bitter water.

Chocolate in different languages:

Tagalog:      Tsokolate

English:       Chocolate

French:        Chocolat

Dutch:         Chocolade

Finnish:       Suklaa

Italian:        Cioccolato

Swedish:      Choklad

Indonesian:  Coklat 

Polish:         Czekolada

German:       Schokolade

Latin:           Scelerisque          

Chocolate is a great natural antidepressant. It contains Tryptophan which helps create Serotonin, our body's own antidepressant.

Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does NOT contribute to acne.

Dark chocolate has more antioxidants than green tea and just as many as blueberries.

Chocolate is poisonous to dogs (and other domestic animals). The Theobromine found in chocolate is a stimulant, and can be too much for small animals.

Chocolate contains high-quality antioxidants that can protect us from developing cancer and heart disease.

Chocolate is rich in magnesium and iron, which our body needs.

Chocolate is a valuable energy source. One chip of chocolate can provide enough energy for an adult human to walk 150 feet.

More than twice as many women than men eat and crave chocolate.

Let's all have a chocolateeeeeey weekend!

(A Friendly Reminder: Indulge Moderately)

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I'D LIKE YOU TO MEET MR. KEN VILLAFLOR

My Best Friend. My Number 1 Fan (hahaha!). My Ultimate Energy Booster.  

My Kamalditahan-and-Topak-Absorber. My Favorite Travel Buddy. 

My Soon-to-be-Husband.

He has been my Honey Bunchey for 7 gorgeous years (We've known each other since we were in High School). He proposed to me last year over a romantic dinner in Baguio City and in a few months, he'll be sharing his last name with me. 

It's now sinking in. I'm....getting....married. 

WE'RE GETTING MARRIED!!

We're both just 24 years of age but I really don't consider it as too young to get married. Age is just a number. I don't intend to sound like an expert here but in my honest opinion, what matters most in Marriage is Maturity: the readiness, willingness and ability to take responsibility of your other half's life. So the question is not "How old are you?" but "Are you mature enough?" I'll answer that with a resounding "Yes, I am!" (and I know he is, too).   

Ken and I have been praying for our wedding and most especially for our marriage since last year. And with God as the only "third party" in our relationship, we know that we can never go wrong. I admit that there were bumps and there will be mooooore bumps and humps along the way but we are sooooo ready. So....Bring It On! :)

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Macau & Hong Kong Trip

It's been 3 years since I graduated from College.

I'm a Broadcast Communication graduate from Polytechnic University of the Philippines and yes peeps (with that long-maroon-with-round-bronze-thingy around my neck), I graduated with flying colors. They say that in surviving through the College jungle as a Cum Laude, one must be matalino or masipag or both. As for me, I think I'm just masipag. (hahaha!) Anyway, that is not exactly what this post is about. It was just the reason behind my Macau and Hong Kong Trip, an all-expense-paid vacation with my big sissy, Ate Rollaine, as her pre-graduation gift for me.

The trip was so last November 2008. I know. But I just want to share my memories in these 2 special administrative regions of China.

MACAU  

As the "Montecarlo of the Orient" and "Las Vegas of the East", its economy relies on gambling...but there's more to Macau than its casinos and I can attest to that. Here are some of the tourist spots that we've been to and you should go to if you're planning to visit Macau in the near future.

RUINS OF ST. PAUL'S
It was my first time to meet my Ate's office mate, Ate Ana and her friends but look at us, it was like we've known each other for ages.

SENADO SQUARE
A public square in Macau paved with gorgeous wave-patterned montage of stones

Queuing at the Money Changer??
FYI: The currency in Macau is Pataca

THE VENETIAN
A Hotel-Casino resort with an Oooooh-Mmmmy-Gooooosh-Architecture

FISHERMAN'S WHARF
It's the first theme park in Macau and the best part is....Admission is F-R-E-E. :)

HONG KONG

Look closely. See? I have a bank in Hong Kong. Ha! :)
(B)ank of (E)ast (A)sia

Hong Kong is just a 1-hour-TurboJET-ride from Macau. We were there for a day (or even less) and we spent it in.....(drum roll pleeeeease).....DISNEY LAND!

When I saw the Disney Train, I was so excited that my whole body was trembling. SERIOUSLY!!
(Shaky Hands + I hid them in my pockets = Jologs Pose hahaha)

At that moment, I felt like I was the happiest kid in the happiest place on earth. 

"A whole new world. A dazzling place I never knew. But when I'm way up here. It's crystal clear. That now I'm in a whole new world with you."
LSS FOR A MONTH

We weren't able to explore Hong Kong so I promise myself that I'll be back....with a vengeance. :)


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