Amazing summer!

I did it!:)
I was able to travel alone😎

sometimes you really just have to say yes! see the sun count the starts play with the sand and listen to the waves. Thank you Puerto Galera haha

In my travel, i realized some important things:
1. money cant make you happy
But we need money to be able to do things that can make us happy,that is why we should work hard and be thrifty to have savings for our travels

2. Take extra care when travelling alone
You only have yourself and there is no one to remind you to be cautious in the place you are going, people you will meet and be mindful of your belongings

3. Enjoy each moment
I just enjoyed chatting with vendors at that time haha i was lucky to chat with my college friend ate mitch who also love the beach, she was jealous and attentively listening to all of my kwento and realizations during my trip. I was able to see the sunset, listen to the waves, look at uthe moon and see stars shine that night haha add to that i was happy to see myself sitting under a coconut tree enjoying the sea breeze and salty air. Oh that is one amazing summer!

4. Travelling alone makes you a better person
You become more sensitive to your feelings and you are able to regain some parts of you that was somehow shattered or lost in a sense. It brings back energy and a sense of fulfillment that you can say to yourself - i am brave i am worthy i am loved.

5. Pray. Always think of God first
You will enjoy better and when you think you are alone, actually God is there watching over you keeping you safe, how beautiful you got the greatest company :)

If i will be asked if i will do it again? I dont know yet haha
Mas masaya may kasama nextime 😋

what it meant to be good

What it meant to be good?

Being good meant being able to have the capability to show how you truly feel.. being good meant nit being the best but better, it meant being able to extend your capacity to care and love. Being good meant being available and reacheable. Being good means being able to understand the feeling of other people.

Sometimes it is ok to be just good. Less expectations and less worries. There is room for inprovement and room to gain better perspective. Being good means being able to share the reality of what is truly inside you.

Cheers!!🎉

My Mentor Mam Malou: her last lesson to me

Until the very last time, she still taught me a lesson.

A jolly woman in her office, someone who untiringly checked my works, someone who loves to give food she cooked, someone who always makes time for everyone needing her time..

I would remember her as someone who would call me reminding me to submit the documents she still needs to review, someone who imparted her knowledge about doing work and financial plans, someone who would lend an ear even to the simplest story i will tell her.

Until the last time she still taught me a lesson- that i should do things now that i still have time, that relationships are what matters most in this world, and always aim for the better.

I thank her for all the time she spent teaching me about documents in the hospital, making me realize i should not settle for mediocre works and to be always careful about my actions.

I felt really sad i was not able to visit her during her hospital stay, but i guess she just wanted me to remember her as well and a happy Mam Malou. Someone i used to consult even after office hours about anything and everything under DJNRMH.

I am grateful for the time she spent checking on my works and above all for the trust she gave me. Her recognition about my accomplishments is something really memorable to me.
She is someone who will always inspire me to do better, a loving mom to Matthew (how i call enzo), a dedicated government employee, someone who does not settle for anything less but to strive harder, share my learnings to others and do more.

I thank her for  all the planners she gave :)

One memorable conversation we had:

Me: "Mam, excited ka ba ikakasal na yung anak mong isa (reffering to sir joseph repotente)"
M.malou: "oo naman excited na ako" e yung isang anak ko kaya kelan may ipapakilala sa akin? (Smiling while staring at me)
Me: (surprised ako pala yun at sumagot naman ako) " Relax ka lang mam, nagmamadali ka mam?, bawal ma stress mam, remember.." then we just laughed at each other about our conversation...:)

Until then mam malou. Thank you (",)

How do you heal a broken heart

I can't believe what i just heard
Could it be true
Are you the girl I thought I knew
The one who promised me her love
Where did it go
Does anybody ever know

Chorus:
How do you heal a broken heart
That feels like it will never beat this much again
Oh no
I just can't let go
How do you heal a broken heart
That feels like it will never love this much again
Oh no
Tonight I'll hold what could be right
Tomorrow I'll pretend to let you go

And were you ever what you seemed
Or was I a fool who fell in love
With his own dream
And now you say you want to leave
Start a new life today
Those words I thought you'd never say

Chorus:
Tonight I'll hold what could be right
Tomorrow I'll pretend to
Wake and put it all behind me
And find that I have finally found

A new life
In my soul
And find that I know how to let you go
You go

Chorus:
Tonight I'll hold what could be right
Tomorrow i'll pretend to
Wake and put it all behind me
And find that I know how to let you go

you said before that you wish someone will come into your life and you will find yourself in the arms of someone who will give herself selflessly..
Wherever you are..im just here

lyrics to express :(

tell me her name i want to know

the way she looks and where you go

i need to see her face 

i need to understand

why you and i came to an end...

you are the one that ive been waiting for

my whole life through

you are the one that been looking for

and now that i found you

just say youll never go

take me wherever you go

i want to learn the things that you know

now that you made me believe

i want you to take me

until then all i have is just a memory of you 

that i can hold on to

until then..

if ever youre in my arms again

this time ill love you much better

the best of romances deserve second chances

when you  gathered your courage to yell his name and ask hin im he will go home  already? 

you are brave. we dont stop being brave.

you are courageous. i just loved.  i prayed.

2016:a roundabout ;)

and we're on it.. another blog entry to wrap up 2016 =)

I just got home from my tupad and like i promised myself a while ago while contemplating on some things, i will write my last blog entry for 2016.

If i will describe 2016 in a word..it is a roundabout.(not simple, complicated, merry go round haha)

a mixture of never-imagined courageous actions and a misery of tangled emotions.A year of challenges and opportunities, a year of going beyond the box! a year that improved my english? haha a year of big travels, a year of enormous blessings and up to the last day.. a year i can say i chose to be better. =)

This year is about going the distance..my mom went to HK to work, i endured the strenuous demands of finishing my thesis and undergoing the defense again for the second time around. I faced defeat and fear but when i prayed, i felt God's love that at the end of a tiring day, there He is waiting for His child to come to Him and tell how her day was.

2016, a year of travels..Laiya, Calaguas, Cebu, Palawan, Tagaytay, Boracay...a slow clap...i made it and i am gearing up for more..;) im FEU MAN graduate na, that Borland project ;) my keyboard;).. hold on there my dear reader..=)

A year of limitless blessings...yung nilalakad mo nalang yung kapilya? a blessing beyond compare. add to that my inc choir duty...#teamPalmera #teamAdobo =) my priority, my happiness, my source of inspiration and energy..my church duty =)

Lessons learned:
Life is tough, and when life puts you down, gather your courage and show life that sometimes fate has to accept its defeat.. that nothing is impossible..you are capable of doing things you can imagine. Always remember your parents who were always and will always be there for you when nobody else does. Your dad who wants nothing but the best for you. Who wants to see you go beyond your capabilities because your dad is confident he raised you to excel.. your mom who will have her heart broken if she sees you crying over stupid things and emotions you created yourself. Your mom an angel you have everyday of your life that sometimes you fail to even say thank you for treating you like the most vulnerable person, your mom who would give you even her food jut to satisfy your shallow desires. your mom who is willing to follow your orders just to make things easier for you. your mom who is willing to be apart from you just to give you a better future, a person you fail to hug..when at most times you hug your friends. Your family that you forgot, your siblings waiting for you to come home, who asks your location everytime you go home late because they care for you. they genuinely care for you.
Love. Love bravely.Show your genuine concern. Love yourself.
Pray. Pray for a heart willing to wait. A heart that sees beyond imperfections. A heart that chooses to be there and stay when nobody else will.
Live. Fulfill your aspirations. Live happily.

Thank you 2016.
a sweet kiss for you.


cheers to #amazingSurprising2017!!!

fine fresh fierce

oh blogsite.. i missed you a lot. it has been a whirlwind and a total roundabout of scenario  but thanks be to God i am still here, fine, fresh, fierce ;)

Fine
i am totally wrecked of all the challenging things ive been through.
I am still fine from all worries i had some of them i created in my ownself. Expectations i swirled from my thoughts that i was constantly insisting to happen in reality. Reality means experiencing how truth hurts-- and it is fine because it only shows how greatly you loved. I am fine despite the crushing feelings of asking myself what i did wrong and seeking my self worth amidst terrible emotions of being doubtful of my importance.

I am fine because i prayed. I am fine because of my family and friends. I am fine because i was able to experience such great emotion that led me to answer my own question why i love someone. I am fine because love never gives up. I am fine because i still believed when everyone does not. I am fine because of certainity in God's love.

Fresh
if you can think of it, you can do it..
Nothing is impossible if you permit it- ENT :)
oh such courage to step up and grow.
I can even imagine that i am doing things i was just dreaming of in the past years..
I feel fresh to start it all over again :)

Fierce
I have not seen myself angry.
But i am fierce to fulfill my church duty. I am fierce for my family, for those who appreciate me and made me feel that i am worthy. I am fierce to still understand and give extreme chance to someone who deserves it.

I am fierce to purse my dreams. To pray for someone worth having and waiting for..
and before 2016 ends.. i will be fiercer for myself so that there will be no one to hurt me.  I will be fiercer to stand up and pray for love :)

i am so happy to read my past entries and realise how ive gone from where i belonged.
I am fierce and ready for the future ahead.. :)

thank you August xD

Just a statement for August.. this month my life changed. Thank you august.. you pushed me down and down some more but thank you for shaking me and having my life revamped 360 degrees! now i am where i am ought to be :) :) it was hard so hard, but i know it will be very worth it :) :)

I am deeply motivated right now, thank you for letting me empty my hands and heart to make space for better things and lovely people :) August you made me stronger, not just hungry but starving for victory..!

the sun, wind and sand =) Calaguas Cebu Palawan escape ;)

and im on it =)

haha..where have you been lately reader? as for me, oh well..been busy but my travels and adventures will not be complete without a blog entry!

let's get started..=)

Last April, i wasnt really going to join our Calaguas trip.. but sometimes you have to say yes to that travel escape..

Oh Calaguas..such a beauty..no caption needed

We started the trip from philcoa that evening with my make up on after my pictorial that night for my graduation haha =)sorry for being late haha
That morning, we just woke up and we were already in Daet Camarines Norte.. we headed up to Vinzon's port to ride a banca for like 2-3 hours and what we saw after that water travel was way beyond my expectation.. super clear and clean shoreline. fine sand and that vibe that is welcoming us from that looooong travel.. really, the travel was worth it.. one thing i cant forget in Calaguas, is when we looked for a mat and just slept under the tree because it was so hot that time, we cant stay inside the tent. so what we did was to sleep on a mat under the tree and just enjoy the sun and the wind and the sand haha..

oh before that Calaguas trip,was the Tagaytay birthday of mam isan! haha its so nice to spend time with your friends, Bulalo in Tagaytay still the best =)

and then.....
Helloooo Visayas!!! team sulit conquers Cebu...
i think this is the most awaited travel of our group..or am i wrong because its just July???haha and there are still months in 2016 where we could go to places we listed in our bucket lists..haha

Thanks to travelbee and travelpod, to kuya Efren? kuya ronel and his technique to get clear pictures with the gopro hahaha
1st day: Canyooneering! where did i get my guts to do this kind of thing?! but no regrets..conquered!
walang tatalo kay james lucas...haha oh yes thanks to Canyoneering, all is well bati na sila haha
"its better to try and fall than never try it at all" haha

2nd day: Oslob whale watching and Sumilong sand bar
magnificent view..one of a kind experience with the fish giants haha

3rd day: Sky walk and Danggit buying
woah... fear of heights conquered talaga haha! the dinner buffet was a blast =) so nice
Danggit buying panalo true mark of Cebuanos..Daghang Salamat Cebu!


My Graduation...actually, i was not really so excited about my graduation, but at some point, when i remembered all the challenges i overcame, on top of that is my parents support to me while doing my assignments until 3 am then i still have tupad at 4am.. that thing was because of God's love. #feuMANgraduate

then i bought my own keyboard na =)

then...Palawan..=)
i came to Palawan not for travel but for work. but during my travel to palawan, i learned a word-- Bleisure- business and leisure..oh life, is about making the most out of it ;p

Puerto Princesa Underground river, mangroves, forests and plants.. such a nice place to relax and the healthy food is great =)

El Nido..yessss ive been to El Nido haha.. Kayaking check! snorkling check.. but i miss my team sulit =( small lagoon and big lagoon and secret lagoon =)

Honda Bay..great escape with GAD VAWC advocates mam isan and sir rawie haha
PAL experience..galing i was craving for tea and banana cake then suddenly yun ang snack yey!!


lessons in my little travels..
enjoy the moment
do your work first if you have work haha
dont forget pagsamba- feeling of being guided in your travels is just unexplainable
call someone you can share the memories with..=)
eat their food, be nice to people, take pictures
lastly..share smiles and positivity

really, life is meant to be traveled..

hi Bora in a while ;)
my dream Batanes...when can is see you? =)

an encounter with an 86-yr old woman who is stronger than me :)

my first entry for 2016! :)

a bit  sad that  i had no entry  for  the first two months, that includes February?!
oh well 2016 was a bit of a working year but oh yeah its just the first quarter and i think im on the right track although there were many struggles i hope i can make it through a #NoPressure2016 haha!

January! #itsOfficial for ate fle greben and Dave :) alright!! haha
February-  to infinity pool and beyond.. Laiya experience  with team sulit and opd friends :)
my instagram post explained everything during my birthday.. i am expecting of some good things to happen when actually God wants me to give my trust to him as He is trusting me on smaller things :)
This month, i just saw someone so happy  while  buying his musical instrument, it was  so priceless, seeing him so happy during that moment was beyond words to explain :)


I am writing this entry to share my experience this morning while i was a little bit in a hurry for my church duty, i had to walk 50 meters to the village gate to ride a tricycle on my way to Kapilya when an 86-year old woman asked me, sasamba ka po? i uttered "ai opo kayo din po?, sabay na po tayo" she walked slow and at the back of my mind, "baka malate ako" oh no, she talked to me like my grandmother, like any lola would talk to her grandchildren na paulit ulit ang kwento.. she carried a flashlight and told me "sabi ng anak ko, hindi daw ba ako natatakot mag isa? baka daw matumba ako sa daan, (the old woman saying to his 63 yr old son who suffered stroke whom she is taking care in their house) sabi ko sa anak ko, "hindi ako nag iisa, kasama ko ang Diyos". that words strucked me.

as we get near the tricycle station, i remembered the link i posted "being happy alone", a good read but i was looking for something in that article, at some point it did not captured or answered my inner thought about being alone and being happy. because i think being alone is a bit sad..

Anyway, that encounter with that old woman gave me a quick reminder that God is just quiet during a test, He is always there for us. And we should always trust Him. easier said than done but that's how life goes, He knows the plans He have for us..

And another great line in the article i read today at Phil Star that says - God, cant you just hurry it up?  -In a sense you are a project under construction, you are his handwork, a person becoming what He wants. Please be patient: you are a work in progress :)
now i got my answer. :)

a reminder to my friends at my age:
Sometimes we hurry too much growing up that we forget that our parents are also growing old.
appreciate our family and our parents, they are a blessing from God that we must always treasure :)

to the woman i encountered this morning, thank you for inspiring me with your firm faith :)

Thank you 2015! :)

Just a few hours away we will bid goodbye to 2015.. oh Sepanx! haha
i cant help but to be a little emotional because 2015 has been really a great year! there were so many blessings in life that i received and the best part of it was spending it with the people close to my heart..

this entry would just be a wrap up of 2015 and here it goes:
January was a blessed month- EVM pastoral visit at Mt Heights was just one of a kind experience. He allowed me to be there. promise.
February- a lovely month :) a perfect month haha Vietnam travel haha!
March- April affair haha read my blog entry
May- Viva Vigan adventure :)
June- oh Haler Baler! surfing check!
July- 101 INC anniversary :) #fightForFaith
August- Wakeboarding haha! #onewithEVM
September- happy happy birthday ;p
October- a tough month defense, struggles and tests of faith.. that Philippine Arena experience watching Felix Manalo was amazing! and the rest will be history.. ;)
November- oh who can forget #meantToBeBicol adventure with team sulit :) i so love it :)
December- defense check! goal met.. blessed month for team sulit friends :)

and that's it, my happy 2015.. the year end thanksgiving songs was just appropriate
"Through bitter persecution and adversity,
Never did You leave me in misery.
When I cried for help You answered with miracles.
Because of You, all things are possible."

2015 was a very blessed and beautiful year, though its hard to let it go, i will continue to trust God for His plans and ways are if not better, the best :)

It meant being happy and being strong for people who look up to me and believed in me, this year my heart felt gladness and i am thankful for everything that happened, no regrets. :)
Thank you 2015! tight hug...:) i will always cherish and look back to the good things thank you!!

hello 2016.. #wiser #moreMeaningful #reachingOut #bigtravels2016 #HopingPrayingPatientlyWaiting :) :) #INCforever Glory to God.. salamat po Ama :)

#meantToBeBicol: teamsulit conquers Legazpi

and this is it, the blog entry that will complete our travel adventures.. this trip is so special for many reasons and i may not be able to list them all but i tell you it was a #meantToBeBicol trip ;)

let's get it on! :)

walang makakapigil..haha
During the APEC when almost the most powerful leaders will come to the Philippines and will land at NAIA on Nov 17-19, thanks God our flight was not cancelled, just 2 flights left going to Legazpi that morning of Wednesday :)

From once in a bluemoon experience in the ER, :) beautiful experience haha
we headed to NAIA terminal 3 and waited over night just to make sure we will not be left and to make necessary changes for our travel, no hassle :) good thing we were able to check in through web and printed our boarding passes to lessen the stress in the airport..

1st day.. ZzzZzz day
Because most of us were from duty that day, when we arrived at Legazpi airport, everyone was yawning already. we tasted the Sili ice cream and as expected, it was spicy but something new to taste   :) the weather was unpredictable when we arrived at Legazpi. but..the energy was still there haha
after putting our things at hotel, we looked for a kapilya :) :) then... in the afternoon, it was the best day ever haha

ATV ride.. they say, it is the highlight of the trip to Legazpi. i tell you, it was. ;) =) haha
the motorcycle raging through the trail was not an easy thing to conquer, its hard to drive in the middle of the trail through the watery swamps haha but thanks to Dave who drove the atv..atv tayo ulit haha ;p

2nd day: Matnog island hopping super
check! :)
it was my first time to ride a boat that long, but seeing the white sand beaches was beyond words :) plus the fact that i got to enjoy the boat ride with the team, we had fun from sun up to sun down :)
the encounter with fishes at Juag fish sanitarium was a privilege.. haha thanks to sir jayrick and as i promised to state in my blog that if tourists want to have interaction with the fishes, (not all visitors were allowed) contact first the owner of the lagoon to make a prior schedule :)
It was so nice to see a starfish for the first time and i also saw Nemo haha.. ;) lovely underwater experience :)

3rd day: Cagsawa ruins, falls and the night party haha
the Cagsawa ruins seems a beautiful picture for me not until i was able to see it for real :)
we were able to eat Pinangat and taste coconut and sili haha
the falls was not so clear when we went and it was creepy finding out that we were only the ones left there in the place. not even the caretakers gave us information that they will leave the place..
Bbq party at sir Padi's house.. sarap! :) the dinner, music, laughter, stories and bonding was priceless :) memorable experience :)

this Bicol trip will not be like this if it wasn't because of sir Jayrick haha thanks sir Padi (pare)
and thank you po Volta! :) we learned many lessons and it was so worth remembering.. again i was able to spend it with the people whom i want to share my special moments with :)
Thanks God for a safe travel, for a great company and for the guidance in all our travels.. more to come! :) #teamsulitTravels

it was a meant to be Bicol trip because despite the challenges, we can say we saw the Mayon volcano for real :) it may be simple but seeing my friends happy makes me happy too :) may forever sa Bicol haha ;) :)

Thankful no matter what :)

wow! good thing i can also write blog entry through my phone, :)
all i can say right now is thanks be to God :)

this blog entry is so special it will be about the things that made me happy lately :)
haha!


The CSC fun run was really fun..sweating out a bit and running made me stronger, exercise and healthy living is really the foremost priority of an individual if he wants to stay fit and enjoy life.
thanks to sir mark barican, for that urban run.. haha in search for an atm in the heart of the metro.. food trip with teamsulit haha! the best XD

Surprise!!
goal met..i saw Dave happy. even it was just the day before his birthday.. just let the pictures speak.. :) a picture cake that turned into reality.. thanks dazzle! :) im thankful for the people who can turn your ideas into reality :) the piano cake was so beautiful.. :)

Felix Manalo movie at the Philippine Arena :)
superb experience. amazing. inspiring.
if i will be given the chance to say how i felt after i watched this movie, i would say it in this short concise statement: i am thankful i am member of INC.
truly FYM is a blessing from God. After watching the movie, i can say to myself that if i will encounter struggles and problems in life, i am will be braver because these are incomparable to those things experienced by the brethren from the times that INC was just starting. I am so blessed i got to spend the movie experience with Dave, i couldnt imagine spending it with someone else as appropriate. He is the perfect companion while watching FYM.. :) It was an awesome instance, things just fell into place :) thanks also to my dad :) It was a night to remember :)

Defense day XD
i am expecting for the worse to happen. i am so down and consumed. But looking into the bright side of it, hard is what makes it great. If it were easy, everyone would do it. I am always praying that may God give me intelligence and perseverance as i finish this task. I know in time it will be worth it. I have to learn it the hard way because its not just as easy as like that, and i have to understand all the concepts. Second chances are not always given, i promise not to ruin it.. i am still thankful because of the people around me who turns out to be life's blessings. My family and friends are my inspirations. :) They make the endurance a bit easier..

Life goes on.. success does not come to us, we should find and meet it. :)

#BaricanKindness =)

and because its a long weekend and im here doing OPD report.. i felt the need to update my blog site..haha i dedicate this blog entry to sir mark barican for his #BaricanKindness
read on so you'll know ;p

From the Baler Surfing adventure, many adventures happened. I grabbed my phone and looked back from the photos and all i can say is... let's get it on..=)

Imagine from the 75th anniversary closing ceremonies which gave me busy days checking on the souvenir program and that snap-of-a finger 5 year development plan task given by our Assistant Chief Nurse.. what a whirlwind of tasks to do.. I felt privileged to be part of the 75th year support staff..where will i be during the 100th anniversary of DJNRMH? =)

with Doc Jav =)

#pagsubok
this time during the N1 examination and deliberation, i felt human. it broke my heart. i felt a little less my worth because of things i have to do, things out of my values. period. =( i love my friends. it breaks my heart to see them sad.

101 INC Anniversary..=)
"in times of tests however grave, we wont be moved, our hope will prove"..1 year na akong mang aawit =)

Definitely, this rare chance of being at the Philippine Arena for the 101st anniversary is truly a blessing from God. I was with my cousins and tita Lhot, even though we were just outside the stadium, the feeling was priceless.. a sad notice happened when my cousin experienced vehicular accident while the event at Arena was on going..

It gave me the perspective that family will always be family. Prayers are powerful at this very moment because when i saw my cousin that time, i felt frightened. It felt sad to see him weak with all the contraptions he had. But God is really a loving God. right now, my cousin takes his recovery at my Lola's house in Cabanatuan. =)


Hospital Week 2015! =) -feeling happier at Marikina Sports Complex =) =)
Hi Five activities and DOH Programs and Kiosk..haha

#its Official..N2 na ako..=) ive always said that this instance of my life is from the kindness of God and its truly #biyayaNgTungkulin =) more blessings to share =)


and syempre hindi pwedeng mawala...#longweekend travel..!!haha
oh August..thanks for your long weekend, we went Wakeboarding while raining! cool! =)
thanks to sir Mark Barican..haha for your #BaricanKindness haha i thank u sir mark...hehe
rest mode on while it was raining so hard..we were laughing out loud and it was just so happy to rest and spend the gloomy days with your friends with good food and great company..hahaha!!

That is what you mean when you mean staycation at Tagaytay...Starbucks sa Tagaytay next ha =) yey!=)

Better things and more blessing are yet to come for sir mark JO JO JO yeah! and for all of us for God's perfect timing is perfect. =)

Familia Miramonte haha at Tagaytay =) =)

#HalerBaler adventure =)

woohoo! And because the notifications seems to add up a bit more for our #HalerBaler experience..
a blog entry would be the perfect partner of the pictures and comments at FB haha..

ready?set..read..=) =)

It was planned like a month ago during our visit at Vigan, and time flies fast..haha
never mind the late hours of waiting for everybody to be ready because all the travel time and kulitan was so complimentary to everything that happened..haha

We arrived at Cabanatuan to take some nap and eat eat eat. thanks to my mom and tita Lee for the biko and tibok tibok =) and for the delicious breakfast =)

The road trip was far from what i was expecting, worse that Baguio road i guess, a bit challenging for ate mimi (aka Mirlat- by ate fleur) hahaha! the turns was like 360 degree turn..

We first visited the Balite Tree and saw how James Lucas blended into Mother Nature..haha peace james!=) then we went to see Ditumabo Mother falls

The tricycle ride and the walking to see the falls was not so exhausting at all.. maliit na bagay haha! There were different species of butterflies, dragonflies and plants..the cool water falls and rocks made the trek perfectly for the line "its worth it" ang ganda ng falls pati water ang lamig =)

Then we went to Caunayan falls, smaller than Mother falls..
Its really not the destination at all because we still manage to enjoy the clear waters and even made a rock wall that served as a "mini jacuzzi" for all of us hahaha cold jacuzzi at that time =)

The Dinner..ang gabing hindi malilimutan..thanks to sir  teng (waiter at Bay-Ler Restaurant) if he wasn't like that maybe..hindi ko alam ilan na inaway namin dahil sa food starving namin haha

The Sabang beach is one of the few beaches that one can see Sunrise at the beach because its facing east.. and we saw the beautiful sun that morning..=) #morningperson

The highlight of the trip was..

SURFING 101..
haha!! once again, taking risks was worth it..going out of our comfort zone to experience new things should be decided with a "yes!!!" ang saya mag surf.. =) definitely worth a second try =) and more to come hahaha

And that's it..the Baler experience with the group who made me laugh to the max and reminds me that we should travel while we are young, explore places, make memories, cherish friendship and always give it back to God. No matter where i may be for the whole week..pag Linggo, nasa pagtupad tayo =)

#LaFamiliaMiramonte #teamsulit #kuyaTeng #Mirlat #PeanutbutterNextTym #SurfpaMore

till the next travel adventure =)

Viva Vigan and Up North adventures =)

Viva Vigan Vintage Experience..check!! =)

Another adventurous and lovely weekend.. though we spent almost half of our trip travelling, and as they say its not the destination, but the how you get there, it was not like that for us.. the travel time and destinations were both enjoyed..=)
ready to read it?haha here it goes..

Thursday night and the OPD report was done..akalain mo pag may lakad ang bilis natapos hahaha! #accomplished hehe

We arrived at Vigan at around 7am and we ate Sinanglaw at the Vigan Plaza then we went to Mam Eli's place, to freshen up and eat again hahaha!

Province atmosphere was astonishing and the most remarkable thing to note is the hospitality of the people to visitors..ang sarap ng native foods! =)

Roar!!!haha

Then we went to Baluarte..actually it was my second time to visit Vigan. First was during our completion duty 5 years ago, a lot has improved and more visitors/ tourists are now visiting Vigan =)

After that, we went to Hidden Garden and discovered what was hidden..haha

#CalleCrisologo..Vintage moment only in Vigan =)


The dancing fountain was beautiful..=) perfect to end the day with a refreshing hilamos of the water hahaha! then we ate the prepared buffet food at Mam Eli's place..The seafoods are so fresh, and the pinakbet with bagnet is a staple food that is so mouthwatering! yum yum burp..=)

A happy maingay masaya sleep over at Ate Fle's place..(^_^)

Up North travel adventure! =)

For our second day, we went to Paoay Church, ate Bagnet, Pinakbet and Chicaron Pizza at Herencia's, visited Malacanang of the North and the highlight of the trip for me was....

#SandDunes

OMG..sometimes you have to take risks to feel the rush..hahaha literally..i never imagined i could do Sand Surfing and  ride into that 4x4 jeep to experience that one-of-a-kind thrilling adventure!


hahaha! the sand was so hot we did the activity at 1PM as in tanghaling tapat!!haha
The best part of it was spending it with the people whom i still i want to share my best moments with..=)

and though i may just be the one in the group who believes that #forever exists, i will still enjoy their company and their laughtrips, green jokes to the maxxxx hahaha and specially the friendship that will last forever..=)

I was not able to see the Bangui windmills and Pagudpud beach..but well, i am excited to see it sometime on a better timing i guess..=)

Gladly, i was able to attend to my church duty the following day, that was the best decision i made, #FightForFaith =) with all the blessings and happiness i had, it is just rightly to give it all back to Him ;)

Thanks God for such a wonderful experience, another #moretravel to come!=)

that March-April affair haha ;)

oh blogsite..forgive me for late entries..hahaha
Anyway, i missed one entry last month but i tell you, it was a super happy #morning month =)

So where did my stories or adventures ended??

#Vietnam experience

Team frozen! This was my first international travel and i was really excited to ride an airplane and go outside the country. The most memorable thing that happened during the trip was the boat ride at TamCoc. It was when i realized how hard it is to earn money, and appreciate the serene beauty of nature and the silence that we need to appreciate the sound of life that we have..

In Vietnam, i was a bit half-hearted because at that time we were doing some things in the hospital and i was thinking about my defense.. Vacation time can be enjoyed better if you give yourself quality time to relax and slow down a bit..

Vietnamese food was good..specially the rice! =) It also tastes like Filipino food but their condiments make the difference.


#Defense Day

Thanks God.. He listens to my prayer, it may not be the way i wanted it to be, but it was better =)
The panel was so mabait, they gave me a second chance.. This was really a great lesson that i want to share..

Pray hard, Do good, Hope for the best.. and when life gives you a second chance, dont ruin it. Instead, prove that you a worth giving that second time around..

Last sem to go!! =)

#Last Supper 2015
"I can afford to lose all i have, but not your unfailing love.."
Truly, in all moments, God's concern and love to His children is unfailing and immeasurable.
I was so tired from the charity work at Pangasinan and it was really a matter of extending help to lesser fortunate but at the same time, putting my life on the line..for the big event that will happen the coming day--Sta Cena 2015..

My prayer that moment is for the church brethen to feel what i was feeling during the processional walk..that they may hear my voice and feel that energy they are longing for..another prayer is that i may successfully reach my place while singing the song..He again listened to my prayer and guided me all the way..
To wrap all things that happened last March, a frappe! haha #freecoupons #BeatTheHeat


#Santorini Experience #BreakAway #SummerLove2015

This April it started with late moments with good friends haha..pagbigyan na ako =)
but..The trip at Batangas-Tagaytay with the #boss Mark Barican was an ultimate get away!!!!

ONE OF THE BEST WEEKENDS EVER! =) Let the pictures tell their stories haha. Nag enjoy ako sobra..=) because im with the group of people whom i want to spend my happiest moments with =)

From the cool wind at Tagaytay, walang-tulugan kwentuhan, panalo!=)

I fell inlove with the beach scenery at Batangas..It was a quiet place with peaceful surroundings..Not so strong winds, birds chirping, sound of waves and happy bonding with friends, beautiful shoreline and near-white sand coastline..oh i forgot to mention food by Ate Fle =) buti sumama si Dave ^_^

Let yourself be surprised =) drop the expectations and #trustGod =) He has better plans =)

until the next travel/adventure/moment..haha
#moretravel #morelove #morehappiness this 2015!=)

faith,love and hope

oh February...
Although the start of this month was out of the good things i am hoping for and moments i was not expecting to happen, all i can say is life goes on..

Sadly, i lost all my identification cards and other stuff on the day i have to finish our OPD report and prepare things for the Hospital Strategic Planning to be held at Subic..

Challenged but i still have to compose myself as support staff during the Strat plan, however these are some insights during the seminar:

Lesson behind the Broken Square:
This was the first activity that the participants did and the lessons were:

1. Give and Let Go..haha (honestly!) because the pieces of square were given to each member and the have to share the pieces to make the squares.
2. You dont have to be the first at all time.
Each has a chance to fix and complete the puzzle they have ...^^,

Empower each end-user
End-users refers to the rank and file employees of the hospital. They should be well-informed about the processes and be responsible of their tasks and responsibilities.

The power of Planning
The way to achieve success is through careful planning.. During the whole seminar, the words strategy, leadership, planning and success were used all through out.. kidding aside i said to myself, "pag hindi ko pa na plano ang buhay ko nito..hahaha!"  The lessons were priceless not to mention the way the speakers explained the topics..

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Second part of my blog entry..=)

Yesterday, i experienced a blessing..(an encounter with our District church leader)
i would just like to share and remind everyone how powerful God's love to each of us, we have prayers but God has better plans.. at many times we focus on "I" and "My" however, we should trust God's interventions and strengthen our faith.

Let us be reminded that God is in control no matter what happens and i remembered a thought i always say to myself during my college days.."He wakes up before the ship sinks"

another thought about hope..
Hoping is still believing when everything else is hopeless..=) =)
Let go and let God..=)

2015 overture =)

overture(definition)
=something that is offered or suggested with the hope that it will start a relationship, or lead to an agreement, the beginning of something =) aha!=) =)

as i finish reading related literature for my thesis, i cant help but to make my first blog entry this 2015, before the 5-day post holiday ends because of #papalvisit =), i am writing my blog entry tonight..

#more love #more travel this 2015!=)
this year, i will finish my thesis and wait for my MAN graduation next year!! (that's the spirit!!)haha

i still believe that setting your goals is a way to prepare and plan for the things that you would like to accomplish this year, =)
2014 was a year full of blessings, i never imagined that i was able to be a choir member and do the first processional last year, which really is beyond words to explain..=)  UST voucher, Clinical Residency duties and INC centennial were the highlights of 2014..

moving on from that throwback, i started my 2015 with my family, relatives and friends...the priceless moments with them and the good moments we shared is incomparable.. ^^,

my bucket list this 2015:
1. Vietnam trip
2. My 25th birthday haha =)
3. Vigan trip

surprises to come nalang ang iba =)

sometimes, we must not limit ourselves with the things that we know, for what we think, we can achieve..let God surprise you..=)

Blessed 2015 ahead..=)

welcome 2015!:)

happy new year!!! 2014 was a year full of blessings and challenges :) i pray that 2015 be a better year, full of love and travel.. thanks God for the guidance and endless love!:) cheers!:) -julea