My Life's Rollercoaster Ride

The Get Out of Jail Free Meme, Part One

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 06 May 2012 03:39:00 +0000

Today we ripped off a blogger named Pookie 808 called Pookie808.We will do it in two parts. Where she got it, we have no idea. But this is someone who could not come up a separate screen name and a blog name. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Get Out of Jail Free Meme, Part One

1. When you're home alone, do you still close the door when you use the restroom? **No. ;)

2. If you have to go grocery shopping, would you rather go alone or with someone? **I'd rather be alone so it's gonna be fast and quick.

3. It's your best friends birthday, would you buy them a gift even though they didn't buy you one for yours? **Of course! Will buy her a gift.

4. You win the lottery. Lump sum or small payments over a period of time? Why? **Lump sum so I could use it for great investments;)

5. Do you like your music loud or at a reasonable level? **It solely depends on my mood since there are times I like to hear it loud or with my earphones.

6. Are you a beach person or a snowy mountain person? **A beach person.

7. When do you brush your teeth? **After meals.

8. Can you watch scary movies alone? **No.

9. Soft bed or firm? And in fantasy land, who's in it with you? **I like it firm with someone special.

10. Would you rather stay home all day, or be out and about? **It also depends on my mood since I also love to stay home all day.

11. What's one of your worst memories (that you are comfortable sharing)? **Falling for someone I never met.

12. Do you like to keep the peace or be confrontational? **I am a peace-maker so I like to keep the peace. ;)

13. Are you more likely to be with a large group of people or a few close friends? **I am more effective when with few close friends.

14. What are your plans for October? **Another getaway perhaps with friends!;)

15. If money were not a problem, where would you like to live? **I'd like to live in a peaceful environment.

16. What is your ideal profession? **Being a nurse.

17. Are you (or were you) close to your Mom and Dad? **I am close to both.

18. What is one fear that you can't seem to overcome? **???

19. Are you good at math? **No.

20. Editor's note. There is no question 20. It is sort of like getting a "Get out of Jail Free" card. We will do 21 to 40 next time. Peace & love!

On Becoming Optimistic

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 06 May 2012 02:13:00 +0000

The year started slow for me. I even faced some trials along the way at an early start like my brother being rushed to the hospital on the first week of January 12 because of his health condition needing emergency treatment. I knew how we sacrificed much and that includes my family, however, we still were hopeful that we could surpass this trial. And yes, we really did. Nothing much happened in the first quarter of 2012 and nothing more exciting coz I was too engrossed with having to adjust on my new work assignment (yes! I got a new ward to deal with). It's in the April month that I got excited knowing that I got an anticipated summer getaway with friends. And yes, it was a very successful trip for me with me leading the organizing, budgeting, and other stuff related to the trip. After the getaway, everything seems to be in place. Another opportunity is set to happen this May and I know this will be the start of something to look forward to---> another milestone in my career.

As of the moment, I can't help but be grateful to GOD for all these. I knew everything would be in place. I knew everything's gonna be a reality and not just a dream. And with full optimism, I am looking forward to what's deem to happen in the next few months.

I am keeping my fingers crossed!

On Lenten Season

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:16:00 +0000

Today, we are celebrating the Lenten Season in commemoration of God's love for us by giving His Only Son, Jesus Christ to die for us. Let us be reminded of this great GOD's love by simply reflecting on this and in return be keen enough to do wondrous, good acts in return.

As of the moment, I am not really that active in any Lenten activities because I am too much tied up with work. However, I simply adore GOD's love for me and how grateful I am for my GOD because of the wondrous things and acts He did for my life.

I vouch to strengthen my faith in Him, vouch not to ever desert him, and keep my Faith stronger as ever.

I love GOD.
I love being a receiver of His Love.
I love Him for dying on the cross for me.

Just Reminiscing!

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:19:00 +0000

If we didn't fight, we could have spent almost 3 years of friendship now.
If we didn't argue, we could have been good friends still.
But everything's shattered.

You hurt me.
You left me.
You never explained yourself to me.
You told me I've swallowed a bitter pill making you turn your way against me 360 degrees.

The Queen's Meme #112 ~ The Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meme

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:11:00 +0000

Welcome to The Queen's Meme #112

7 Royal Questions on Tuesday

Warning: This meme may make you hungry. It's all about our favorite time of the day: mealtime. Take a bite of this appetizing meme. Please pass the salt.

1. Breakfast literally means "breaking the fast" of the night. What is your favorite cereal? ***Quaker Oats Cereals - Chocolate Flavor ;)

2. Brunch is typically eaten between breakfast and lunch. When is the last time you brunched? ***Last brunch happened exactly today. No plans of eating lunch now that it's lunchtime ;)

3. In the castle we call it luncheon. The prisoners downstairs in the dungeon call it ~~horrible~~ lunch. Do you eat lunch at the same time everyday? What is your favorite sandwich? ***Tuna Sandwich

4. What is the difference between dinner and supper? ***Dinner is the latest term these days while supper was the term used on the early days. That's how I think is the difference, Lol. Hope I make sense. ;)

5. What time do you generally "take tea" in your abode? ***Before bedtime.

6. A "cuisine" is typically influenced by and named after geographical regions and cultures. Pretend your blog is a country. What is the name of your cuisine? ***Mine would certainly be named as Dabawenya Cuisine ;)

7. This is a good food display from the National Institute of Health and Human Services. What is the one healthy food item below that is lacking in your diet? ***Everything that's NUTS! So "Bawal".

Hanggang May Kailanman

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:48:00 +0000

I first heard of this when this became the theme song of a Korean series dubbed in Filipino a few years back. Never really get to witness the series itself but this song got me in there. Remembering some lyrics on it, I googled it so I could exactly get a hand of the song. And yes, I got it right on track. Hearing the whole version of the song makes me fall in love with it too many times. Much more when I get to sing with it. Kakatindig-balahibo! Its lyrics is awesomely made like it's drawn from the real feelings of the author.

This one great OPM song would definitely be among my would-be wedding songs if I ever get to marry!;)

Kudos to the makers and the performer Carol Banawa for this song!;)

Saturday 9: I Second That Emotion

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: I Second That Emotion

1. Do you every solicit advise on your love life? **No.

2. What was the last thing you argued with someone about? **I wanted to figure it out if a dear friend was falling for a guy whom we thought was her crush because of the inconsistencies made: Her actions were obvious that she liked him though she confessed she didn't like him. I was too doubtful.

3. Who do you hate right now?**None in particular.

4. Who do you love right now? **Myself =)

5. Where do you want to be in 6 years? **somewhere marrying my dreams

6. What is your craziest vice? **sweets!

7. How did you celebrate Valentines Day? **Had dinner with a friend.

8. What is your most unique or fondest memory of a special Valentine's Day? **Nothing memorable. =)

9. Were you in the same location five years ago that you are today? Would you have expected to be? **Yes.

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!

2012

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

It's already 2012, actually been almost 3 months in 2012, and yes, this is my very first 2012 entry. So much have happened and life's getting busier, thus, my inability to update or inject new entries in my blog. I'm not gonna sworn over again in terms of updating but one thing's for sure, I'm just gonna blog anything worth blogging about.

At this time of the year, I just thought of reinventing my blog --- to reinvent means not making this blog too personal. Call it confidentiality as others may consider it. Gone were the days when I got eager to share bout some personal stuff.

I still would like to post interesting and worth-reading-type of entries. I may appear like a trying hard writer but I'm gonna make sure that I'd still be giving my best to it.

By the way, I'd still be participating in surveys and memes which I've learned to love as part of my blogging experience!=)

Friday Fill-Ins: Dec 9

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:47:00 +0000

Anyone in the holiday spirit? I'm getting there. So...here we go!

1. As I neared the door, I found out the lock was almost destroyed.

2. Friday Fill-ins is what I'm reading right now. It's a Friday meme for bloggers.

3. I didn't start out this way, you just got so silent.

4. I can't force you to tell the truth.

5. The best way to live is live each day with GOD.

6. This is the reason I am happy!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to work, tomorrow my plans include working again and Sunday, I want to take a little rest before hitting work!

August 2011 Part II: Visiting Tagum's Christ the King Cathedral

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:15:00 +0000

After attending our friend's wedding at CAP Auditorium in Tagum, we're set to go back to Davao City to take part in some Kadayawan Festival activities. But we just can't miss one thing -- a visit to Christ the King Cathedral. Unsure of where it is located, we headed to Apokon Road and we asked several people about it. We hit the road going to the cathedral after we're sure of its location and this is what we found inside its vicinity:

The view is really great in there. It's a big place that can hold to a vast number of people. I love the cross at the back of the cathedral itself and the back view of the cathedral. Serenity of the place is also there. It's a quiet place good for reflection and discernment. The front view of the cathedral by the way includes the sculpture of two dolphins and some other sculptures. I've learned this was done by a famous Davao artist who's also responsible for making the sculptures found in People's Park. We enjoyed our visit there as pics were taken for souvenirs.

August 2011 Part 1: A Friend's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:53:00 +0000

August is a joyous occasion in Davao City because of the celebration of the Kadayawan Festival which happens on the 3rd week. In this joyous celebration, a lot of events are held. There's the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan participated by a lot of contingents, the floral float parade participated still by the contingents plus the business firms, a "Kaan-Dawet" along Davao's city street (this year it was in Roxas Street) where there are a lot of foods stalls for the people to eat and a live band entertainment is there to amuse the general public, and who could ever forget the beauty contest which is the Mutya ng Kadayawan.

This year, August 2011, my friends and I took part in the said celebration. We, though, took part on the very last day of the said event on a Saturday. It was actually a whole day of fun for us, the berks, because we started so early and went home early morning of Sunday, the very reason why I have to blog it in different posts since I do not want to make a very looooong post for this entry.

Now comes the first part: A friend's wedding.--->

We started to gather as early as 9:00AM at McDonald's because we need to attend to a friend's wedding being held in Tagum City. With friends in tow, we took a 1.5-hour trip to Tagum City and went straight ahead to the reception in CAP Auditorium. I loved how the reception area looked like. There were fresh flowers in the area. The lighting was also given much attention to. We arrived at the area just in time for lunch. There, the couple Rose and Mark met us. Rose, a close of friend of ours, embraced us because it's been a long while since we last met up with her since she left for the UK. She was too happy to see us. Well, another friend of ours got married, and funny since the girls in the group wondered who would be the next of us to get married. Lol. We have witnessed some parts of the program. We saw the couple danced, the cake and wine ritual, the traditional opening of the bell with lots of goodies in it, the lovebirds ritual, and the bouquet and stocking tradition. We also took lunch to satisfy our hungry stomachs and went on with taking pics before leaving for Davao.

Here are the pics we got during Rose and Mark's Wedding:

We're so happy that our friend has finally found someone meant for her. We hope for a successful marriage for the both of you.

Mother Knows Best!

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:39:00 +0000

I kept mum about being linked to somebody to my mom over the years. I knew she ever had an idea ever since but I never told her about it. It was only two days ago, as we chatted on the phone, that I ever confirmed that to her. An immature act of the third person involved led me to open it up to her. It was actually funny, I mean the immature deed. It's just funny how this person can't seem to just move on when in fact she once mentioned in her Facebook status that she got reasons to be happy.

When telling this to my mom, she got no big reactions at all. Long before I told her about it, she already knew. The conversation I and Mom had was full of stories and tell-tales. We laughed over some things for hours and told her not to mind the persons involved in case they meet.

Deep inside, my heart was actually laughing about such immaturity.
I just hope she could move about. I hope she could get rid of such insecurity.
Everybody deserves to be happy, and I hope she could finally find it in her heart.
=)

Move On Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:41:00 +0000

I thought it's all in the past. I thought everything's meant to be in the past.
But she hasn't moved on yet.
She's still the girl, the woman with insecurities along the side.

I thought you found your happiness.
Why insecurity is still in the picture?
You just made me realize that you're still living insecurely in what you made us believe your supposedly secured world.

Sunday Stealing: The Blue Memory Meme, Part One

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:50:00 +0000

Today we ripped off a blogger and blog called BlueLifeMemories. It's long so we will do it in two parts. She states she stole it from a friend, but did not say which friend. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Blue Memory Meme, Part One

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1) If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say? **I need strength.

2) If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? **Oprah

3) You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go? **I will be heading to the Bahamas.

4) What do you think about most? **What would life be for me in the next coming years.

5) You have the opportunity to spend a romantic night with the music celebrity of your choice. Who would it be? **It's Christian Bautista, a Filipino singer.

6) You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be? **Getting my heart scarred.

7) What's your strangest talent? **I can write with my non-dominant hand but can work fast with my dominant hand.

8) What would be a question you'd be afraid to tell the truth on? **

9) Ever had a poem or song written about you? **None.

10) When is the last time you played the air guitar? **Forgot already.

11) Do you have any strange phobias? **None really.

12) What's your religion? **Roman Catholic

13) What is your current desktop picture? **Nothing but a blue color in it.

14) When you are outside, what are you most likely doing? **Chatting/Talking

15) What's the last song you listened to? **

16) Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band?** Our very own Eraserheads

17) What was the last lie you told?**Being stricken by ulcer when it wasn't really not.

18) Do you believe in karma? **Yes.

19) What is a saying you say a lot? **Life is Beautiful.

20) What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength? **weakness: I easily blush. Strength: my being firm.

21) Who is your celebrity crush? **Marc Nelson

22) Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word: heart. **scarred but still it's beating ;)

23) How do you vent your anger? ** by tweeting

24) Do you have a collection of anything? **None in particular.

25) What is your favorite word? **Love

Thank you for playing this week on Sunday Stealing! Please leave a comment or link when you have posted. Stop back and visit other player’s posts. That is really what this is all about, making new friends! Have a great week. See you next Sunday!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!;)

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:42:00 +0000

Yes! It's already December and in a few days, it'll be Christmas Time!;) Christmas songs also fill the air and some already hum to Christmas tunes. Christmas decors, Christmas Trees, and Christmas Lights are almost everywhere. Christmas Sale in malls are also on the rise including Christmas Bazaars in some prominent locations. Indeed, it's really Christmas Time!:)

Our very home is not an exemption. It was one fine day when I realized I should start making our home appear Christmas-ey!;) And this has been the result:

Happy Holidays Everyone!;)

Saturday 9: Lies

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:49:00 +0000

Saturday 9: Lies

1. “Everybody lies. But it's alright because nobody listens.” is one of Bud's Law's. What do you lie about? **I sometimes lie about how I feel

2. When you purchase a DVD, what besides the the movie itself, what do you enjoy the most? Is it the director's commentary, the deleted scenes, the bloopers or the behind-the-scenes documentary? **I enjoy watching the bloopers (if there are any)

3. What would you most like to accomplish before the year is over? **I'd like to clean my closet ;)

4. What is your current percentage of online shopping? Is it going to be more this year than last? **No.

5. What's left to do at your place (or where you are going)? Is the tree up? ...or maybe you're just happy you found that fave Christmas coffee mug and are calling that good? **The tree is up but I still would like to buy a set of Christmas lights for our Christmas Tree.

6. If you could get worry free, cost free plastic surgery, would you? If yes, where? **My bulges!

7. Do you think the child you were growing up, would like the adult you've become? **Yes and I am proud about it.

8. What will you miss about 2011? **My buddies whom I rarely now see.

9. What is something you'd love to see invented? **Our house. ;)

July 2011 Manila Trip

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:22:00 +0000

I was indeed too lucky to be able to go to Manila and vice versa for only 155 Philippine peso. Funny coz the terminal fees, both in Davao International Airport and in NAIA Terminal 3, are more costly than my airfare. My special thanks to Cebu Pacific for my cheap flights and for continuously having affordable flights for every Juan. ;)

I was in Manila last July 22-25, 2011. I got no major reason to be there except for the fact that I just wanna spend my OFF days there, together with my friends whom I rarely see but often missed. I took a night flight of July 22 and I was glad that my friend, Joy, from my Ateneo days fetched me at the NAIA. It was past 10pm when I arrived. We immediately headed to their house in Las Pinas. As expected, we chatted until the wee hours of dawn. When I woke up, I was told that my friend left the house for work which I did understand. I had Manang, her house help, to offer me breakfast. She also left her laptop along with her wifi password for me to use. Really so nice and thoughtful of her to make me feel so welcome in their humble abode. After lunch of July 23, Manang ushered me to where the buses plying to Manila are stationed at. I knew I was then a stranger to that place but with my good vision and my ability to read, I well knew that I'd never be lost. When I reached Manila, I became confident because I'm a bit familiar with it already. I rode on a train via LRT heading to Taft where I'd be meeting my other friend Maf. It was glad seeing her after 4 years of not seeing each other. She's still the same, physically. Since my sister would be arriving from Palawan to Manila on that day, Maf and I had a side trip to NAIA 3 just to meet her. Aboard the Airport Shuttle for a minimal fee, off we went to the airport. There, my sister was waiting for us. We ate at Shakey's just inside the NAIA 3 and we took pics of the beautiful NAIA 3.

When my sister entered the boarding area waiting for her flight bound for Davao, Maf and I went to the Piazza at Venice in McKinley Hills. The view at night is spectacular. The catchy view which is the colorful fountain is very pleasing to the eye. I saw a lot of young people there and that was also the time when a band of promising artists had performed. There was also an ongoing bazaar at affordable prices. I just love the ambiance at the Piazza.

Since I'd gladly like to sing on a Saturday night, we went to a videoke/karaoke house in Makati CBD. There, we sang our heart's out. We danced and sang the night away.

Past midnight, we went home and this time, I stayed at Maf's house. Maf's family is very accommodating. Again before sleeping, Maf and I chatted. I had a good sleep too!;) The next day, Sunday, Maf had to work. We left their house and I stayed for awhile at Maf's work place in Makati while I waited for Joy's message. After an hour, Joy and I finally agreed to meet at Greenbelt along with Rems. We met at lunchtime and had lunch together at Conti's Pastry Shop and Restaurant along Greenbelt 2. I really loved the foods they have for their customers! All were so tasty and delicious, and they got big servings too! Tummy was so full on that day.

Afternoon of that same day, we met our friend Xtianne with hubby, Budi and we spent time just chatting and updating bout our own lives at Starbucks in Makati. I felt so good at that time because my Ateneo friend really took some time to spend time with me during my Manila stay.

My Manila trip 2011 is really one of my unforgettable trips because in this trip, I have had great memories spent with good friends.

Cebu Pacific's Piso Fare :)

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:18:00 +0000

Proud to have availed this Piso Fare Promo last February 2011!:)

I was checking on my Facebook account sometime February before the Chinese New Year Celebration when a news feed from Cebu Pacific (we're FB-connected) announced that there's an ongoing Piso Fare promo. Without further ado, I logged in to their site to check if there were still flights available. At that time, I never had an idea where to go but because it's piso fare, I just considered many options. On first check, I was a bit disappointed because there were no promos found. I checked again on their FB account and there I saw a lot of bad comments about it from those wanting to take Cebu Pac's Piso Fare promo flights. Well, patience was in me at that time so I checked on the site again. Surprisingly, there were promo flights in place. When being prompted about where I wanna go, I first had in mind that I'd go visit Bohol again. However, I realized that I got more Bohol visits than in Manila so I opted to choose the Davao-Manila-Davao flights. After filling in the necessary details, I was surprised that I only had to pay 155 Philippine peso for that. Since I do not own a credit card, I opted to pay in one of their payment centers which is LBC. Copying all the booking details in my itinerary, I payed the amount required. After 48 hours of payment, I checked on my status and I got a CONFIRMED flight for July 2011 with a round-trip Davao-Manila-Davao tickets!

I was too happy being able to avail of the airline's Piso Fare Promo and still I'm hoping that I could get another promo fares soon. :)

To My One and Only Pamangkin

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:18:00 +0000

Note: This was a note I made for my niece who celebrated her birthday 2 weeks ago. I just missed her so much! I wish her well and may she always be strong and determined to succeed in life.

Dear Jeps,

Happy 12th Birthday to the precious and beautiful lady pamangkin of mine who still is and will always be my topmost fave "bata" in the whole wide world. You well knew how much I love you, how much your Papa Jem loves you, how much your Tita Amor loves you, much more of the love Daddy and Mommy is giving you. Circumstances are just so mean which draw us apart but it doesn't mean that we love you less( and still you know that). You just don't know how much we wanted you to always be with us. I know in God's time, there will still be a chance that we could all be together. Having been exposed to some of life's ironies, I wish you more strength as you grow up. I know you are a smart and a brilliant girl which we've always been proud of. I love you so much Jepz, your Magno Family loves you so much, and you know that. By the way, I owe you a date at any time of your convenience and we could watch movies, pig out, or play at Timezone.Just let me know when.

Finally, may GOD grant you the desires of your heart and may you be blessed with good health, and a strong heart as always.Take care of yourself dearie. Take extra care.

Once again, I love you and I miss you so much.

Happy Birthday

From your Darling Tita

A Simple Keepsake For A Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:10:00 +0000

She's been a good friend to us, to me, and to everyone whom she considered special. We spent most times together during celebrations of life like birthdays, parties, or just a simple chit-chat anywhere at anytime. She's someone I consider a true friend. When I learned that she's leaving, I personally had a feeling with mixed emotions. However, reality has it and we need to face the thought that I may not be able to see her like I used to.

On the first week of October, I had the courage to make this simple slide show meant for her, also in behalf of the group. Finally during our last dinner with her, we showed it to her. Looking at her teary-eyed while viewing this also made me to shed some little tears, hahaha!

Seriously, she will be terribly missed but we're happy to where she's heading at.

Now take a glimpse of this simple keepsake for her:

To our Good Friend Donna Bell, This is All For You on PhotoPeach

A Visit at the Isla

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:44:00 +0000

This is another late post but it's never too late yet. Lol.

Well, before a good friend of mine flew home from KSA, she mentioned about visiting Isla Reta, another great beach resort found in Talicud Island, which is more or less an hour boat ride from Davao City. When she got home in April, we did schedule an overnight getaway the next month.

In May 2011, three girls (that's me, Melds, and Tin) went out of the hustle-and-bustle city life and prepared to embrace the serenity in Isla Reta. We left Davao City via ferry at the Sta. Ana Wharf past 2pm. The trip took longer than expected because we took a passenger ferry that went to another island first before leading us to our destination. It was already past 4pm when we reached the place and it was about to get dark. Just as we arrived the area, my friend asked the resort personnel if there's still an available room for 3. Since it was a weekend, all accommodations were already filled up. Good thing, we bought a tent with us out of anticipation that we might not get a room for us. The crew was kind enough to help us settle the tent. The weather that night was participative. No signs of rain coming. Only the cool temperature did envelop us. As the tent was secured and in place, we took our dinner.

After taking some time to rest after eating, we decided it's time to test the waters and take a dip on them. Who can ever forget to take pics as we play and get into the waters? ;)

We called it a night before midnight and slept inside the tent.

In the morning, we were greeted by the sun rays, still with cool breeze. Immediately took our breakfast because we still longed to be in the waters in the morning. Post breakfast, all of us took a swim and everything became a part of the memory.

That visit in Isla Reta is one great memory of friendship and serenity I have held in my heart and will always be treasured.

Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:38:00 +0000

I will be posting upcoming posts related to my back-to-back getaways in these places SOON..

Changes

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:23:00 +0000

The way I take life is constantly changing over the years. I knew I used to be so pessimistic but having this outlook doesn't give any help. It is useless. Pointless to be exact. Then it just happened when one day I felt like the positive energies were coming in. Swear, it was a different day from the usual. Since then, I did try to think of the positive things despite how negative they can be. Now, gone are the bad days, the thought of having bad days. Problems now, though taken seriously, are carefully been grasped upon. Trials, yes, we can never get rid of them but personally, I am trying to take them as challenges. If some things aren't meant for me, I'd rather let go although letting go is quite difficult to do. Family matters? Nothing much to worry. I am now savoring priceless moments with them whenever we can. I actually find joy in it. Where did I get my strength? From the lessons learned and of course, my FAITH which always saves me.

DELETED...

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:26:00 +0000

I finally got the nerve to delete someone on my FB whose friendship I used to cherish. I am certain that it's time I have to shy away from a person who just took me for granted. And now it is taking place. Congratulations to my total self for doing this. You did a great job!:D

I Made It!:D

noreply@blogger.com (Marie) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:16:00 +0000

After ranting about the difficulties I encountered in another English test, I was somewhat relieved when I learned that my final scores did qualify me to renew a certification based from abroad.

Yes! Its success makes me feel proud of myself because I invested my own money and dedicated my time for it. I used not to tell it to my family and friends because I was afraid bout its outcome. However because of my obvious moves, they still learned about it.

At long last, I surpassed another struggle!:)