Confession of the Wanderlust

Pyromusical _ Korea vs Malta

2012-02-13T06:59:00.000-08:00

Once again, the sky was lit with those beautiful pyro techniques as the 3rd Pyromusical opened last Saturday at MOA. Flocks of people went to witness the spectacular event sponsored by Close Up.

I saw lastyear's Pyromusical so it's not new to me the rules and regulation, the location designation and the schedule and program flow. But this year was kind of different, I dunno. I dont get the best spot since I was late.. errr I thought we were late because we came at MOA past 6pm and I havent redeemed my Ensogo Voucher yet. We parked at the sea side area just to find out that Ensogo were stalled near the IMAX. Take note, they have closed all the area in front of sea side so we need to walk at the back!!!! Gadh! I was so crazy mad during that time... We hurriedly went to Ensogo to claim the tickets, it's already 7:20pm. We were kinda worried that we wouldnt be able to make it on time since as per the site, Korea will start at 7pm and last year everybody were on time...

But to my dismay, the program started at 8:10pm!!! We were so hungry already and i have my 5 nephews and niece with us. After the 10-minute presentation of Korea which didnt impress me since the fireworks lacked colors, the sound used was not inviting since it's a Korean sound which most of the people cant relate. We waited for Malta's turn, hoping that it will make our stay worth it but we were wrong...

Jamich performed, there were games, etc... until 9pm striked and then they have decided to showcase Malta's fireworks... and pardon me, but twas so boring! They used an instrumental operatic song.. My 5 nephews were not that really happy. I kept on bragging them how beautiful the fireworks at Pyromusical were but it didnt pass their expectation... or maybe i have them expect too much... :(

We went home around 10pmish.. Yes, we were all happy to see the fireworks but the wait, the money, are not worth it.. we were all tired from standing and waiting.. I could have saved the money for the last day of the Pyromusical which will showcase Phil.

Side trip at Cebu

2012-01-31T06:39:00.000-08:00

This is our last day in Cebu. Since we got the latest flight going back to Manila, we have decided to have a side trip in Cebu.

We rented a taxi for 1,200 pesos and we went to Taoist Temple and TOPS.

Here's the snippets.

Taoist Temple is located in Beverly Hills Subdivision.
This is open to the worshipers and non-worshipers alike

There are said to be 81 steps representing the 81 chapters of the Taoism scriptures. When you reach the top, you can light joss sticks and have your fortune read!

However, picture taking is not allowed inside the temple but you have the liberty to roam around outside to take a photo souvenir.

At the entrance of the temple, you will see the replica of the Great Wall of China and on the balconies, you will see the scenic view of the downtown Cebu.

taking turns on photo ops since we didn't bring our tripod.. hehehe!

Since this is a temple, you need to observe silence and the staff/crew or whatever you call them are prohibited to take a picture of the guest or worshipers.

now, les go in Tops...

TOPS in Busay Hills.

Tops is about 2000 above sea level and it has about 1 hectare in area. The main ground is decorated by concretes in hexagon form and withered Bermuda grasses.

There's souvenir shop, cafe, and store selling snacks and drinks.

Open kiosks are available for daytime picnics and instant evening parties.

Viewing deck and main ground

Below is the covered area where you could eat your snacks.

I just love how they designed the curves and circles concrete stone resting area.

Thanks to our taxi driver for this photo... hahahaha!

I enjoyed banging the old bell here and I didnt know it comes with instructions! lols

Here it is:

"The bell has a soothing sound that seems to linger in one ears. This sound best signifies the feeling of endless bonding between individuals. Partners around the world have long used this sound to portray their lasting relationships or feelings for one another. This could be used in a business partnership, true friendship or to symbolize everlasting love.

Directions for use:

Standing face to face, or around in a circle (for groups), hold hands to unite the bond. With the other hand, ring the bell ONCE for a firm partnership, TWICE for lasting friendship, or THREE TIMES to symbolize never-ending Love. Repeat the process on anniversaries to strengthen the bond!

For special celebrations, the bell may be rung repetitively.

so there you have it, my Cebu's adventure. Im hoping that we could go back in the Queen City.... soooonnnn!

xo,

maydee

Story of Wanderlust: 3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

2012-01-30T13:30:00.000-08:00

Story of Wanderlust: 3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

2012-01-30T12:45:00.000-08:00

Once again, the sky will be lit with the amazing pyrotechnics of 12 participating countries! Don't miss this.. BOOM BOOM BOOM!

Please see details below

Ticket Prices:

Patron w/ dinner: 1,500

VIP: 500

Gold: 300 - get 50% off at this link (http://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/pyromusical-competition.html)

Silver: 100

Schedule

February 11, 2012 Show

South Korea: 7:00PM
Malta: 8:00PM

February 18, 2012 Show

United Kingdom: 7:00PM
Spain: 8:00PM

February 25, 2012 Show

Finland: 7:00 PM
Portugal: 8:00PM

Mar 3, 2012 Show

China: 7:00PM
Netherland: 8:00PM

March 10, 2012 Show

Australia: 7:00PM
Canada: 8:00 PM

March 17, 2012

Italy: 7:00PM
Philippines: 8:00PM

location: SM Mall of Asia

source: http://www.pyrophilippines.com

Meet and Greet with the Queen

2012-01-26T12:23:00.000-08:00

Queen City of the South - Cebu!

I just loved this trip.. actually, I love all of my trips! lols

This Cebu trip is so memorable for me, coz we were able to survive Cebu without any planned itinerary!

We arrived Cebu with no hotels to stay in for 3 days and 2 nights, I dont have list of where to go to and places to visit. I'm confident that my 3g connection on my phone and google would be able to help me out during those days.. and indeed they didnt fail me!

Thanks God, I was able to book a super cheap fare through Airphil express. You wouldn't believe it, but you gotta.. My RT fare cost me 214php only! I also got the best schedule. From Manila 745am-9:am Cebu, then Cebu 645pm - 8:00Pm to Manila.

We were able to maximize our time since we got the earliest and latest flight back and forth.

Upon arrival at Mactan Airport, we asked the airport personnel regarding were to look for white taxi and hotels.

They gave us leaflets regarding the hotels in Cebu. We were supposed to check in at Cebu Century Hotel and Sampaguita Suites as my friends stayed there before, its so cheap, its ranging 700-900 only for two pax. though we checked in at Golden Valley Hotel for 1,300 for two fax with WIFI, and breakfast for two. The taxi driver recommended that hotel. It's near Sto Rosario Church, Jolibee, South Bus Station, Magallanes Cross, Sto Nino Church, Cebu Cathedral and Shamrock.

The hotel is also 10 minutes jeepney ride away from Crown Regency, Fuente Circle, Larshian and SM Cebu.

WHAT TO DO IN CEBU CITY?

Sit back, relax and just enjoy the photos :))

Visit the most famous old Church, the Basilica De Santo NiNo

Buy that colorful candles and make a wish at the Magellan's Cross

located at the back of the Sto Nino church at Plaza Sugbo. :) Few blocks away is the Cebu's Cathedral -- actually, there's a lot of old churches in Cebu that you can visit.

Also at the back of the Magellan's Cross is the City Hall

Ride the Jeepney!

I love Cebu's jeep. They are so colorful. If you are going to ask for directions, Cebuanos will be telling you to look for jeepney codes like 06C, 14D, 6B.. They are not really using the signboard in front of the jeep.

Eat Lechon

your trip to Cebu wouldn't be complete without eating their most famous Lechon at CnT - blocks away from SM Cebu. Just Ride a Jeepney, have the driver dropped you off at SM, walk across it and you will see the Yellow Building of CnT. Just Make sure not to go their during lunch time.

Buy Pasalubong at Shamrock

I saw two Shamrock store at Cebu, not really sure how many stores they have. One located near the Sto Nino Church and the other in Fuente Circle

Bought all of these at Shamrock store.. Otap, Barquillos, Dried Mangoes and my favorite coco mango candies!

Cebu's Danggit... I bought this at Island Cruise few blocks away from the airport.

Have a Food Trip at Larshian

It was my first time to eat rice wrapped in banana leaves. It's kinda sticky. Make sure to visit Larshian if you love grilled food! It's a big market but all of their food are just the same. You can smell and see smoke all over the place so make this as your last stop for the night or else you'll smell like a charcoal. :P

Experience the Sky Adventure

Located at the 38th floor in Crown Regency Hotel

Even the elevator ride was quite a challenge for me, because it is transparent and you can see parts of Cebu City while going up.

Osmena Circle during daytime and night time

after the ride, we stayed for few minutes to watch the Sunset

We tried the Zipline, Edge Coaster and Sky Walk... the last is the scariest for me!

It indeed a worthwhile travel and one of those memorable adventures that I had. looking forward to go back in Cebu.

I wanna visit the Mactan Island, the Lapupu, Sutukil and lot more...

for the side trip in Cebu, check out my other blog post

http://extrasimaydee.blogspot.com/2012/01/side-trips-at-cebu.html

xo,
maydee

first post for 2012

2012-01-22T07:32:00.000-08:00

Hooray for 2012!!

It's my first post this year and in 20mins now we'll be celebrating the Chinese New Year.. I wasn't able to post much last year as I was so pre-occupied with my job and my trips.

I just have thoughts on my mind regarding the Chinese New Year..

Do they have like a New Year's resolution too?

Am I going to be lucky this year considering Im a PIG (referring on zodiac)?

What's in store for me this year?

Honestly, I don't really believe in luck because it's us who creates and decides our future.. If you dont pursue what you wanted, and just rely on luck and charms, nothing will happen...

much for this... I just hope that the moon and stars will conspire and bring the best out of me this year.. Of course, I will do my best as well to make this year count! Adja!

BTW, should you want to know your fortune, check this link

http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/2012/2012Pig.htm

xo,
Maydee

Hundred Islands - Hundred Smile

2011-07-23T13:53:00.000-07:00

I went here last year and I have decided to ask my friends to back here again since I wasn't able to visit all of the islands or atleast most of it.

Its a long long bus ride going to Pangasinan yet every hour was worth it! 5hours including 3 stop over and 5-minute tricycle ride from bustop to the house that we rented.

At the Bolinao bustop, there's a long line of tricycle lane for rent, we paid 100 pesos for 4 pax. You may ask then to drop you off at the Market, Jollibee or Mcdo before assisting you in looking for a house.

We stayed at what they called Yellow house - house of the Brgy Captain. It's just five mins away from Lucaf area where all of the boats were dock.

We paid for 5k for 1 night 2 days stay. We were in a group of 10. The house is quite big for us. It has 4 rooms, each has its own washroom. The kitchen and dining are big as well. The house could very well accommodate 15people. You may cook your meal. They have utensils and cooking stuff to use, even a water dispenser.

Actually, there's a lot of house/room for rent near the lucaf area. You may also buy your food at the Market and cook it on your house or just buy a home cooked meal on Lucaf area. Food are delish at the Lucaf area!

We rented a boat good for 10 - 1800php, snorkeling gear, crocs footwear, vest for 200php. There's also a 50php environmental fee for each visitor on the island

We went first at Governor's Island, here you could see the other small islands - you just need to hike for 5mins or more.. The view on top is majestic and priceless.

Then to Marcos island.. here, we enjoyed the most! We hiked going to the cave, jumped off the cliff for almost 20feet high and the dept of the water is like 20feet as well! After that we need to swim outside the cave to get into the shore, which was so difficult then as the waves were kinda mad and it kept on pushing us against the wall rocks.. scary indeed and twas one hell of experience that I dont want to do again! lols!

After Marcos island, we went to Quezon Island. There's a lot of vacationers there thats why we weren't able to get a table for us. We ended up eating at the shore! watta experience. I didnt enjoyed the water as well. Quite populated, twas still peak season when we went there so its really expected.

Water is not that blueish anymore compare to what I've seen few years back. Water in Marcos island is a lotta better compare to quezon island.

We checked the Children Island from afar only. We were a bit tired already that's why we didnt ask to dock the boat. We checked out the Cuenco cave. Its a bit stinky and scary but still it's a nice view..

Then to the Bat Island... Its obvious... There's a lot of bats that's why it is called so.. we were just on our boat and quietly we watched the bat while they were sleeping... psssssssttt!

Total Damage is roughly 2k each only for the entire trip group of 10. Not bad!

So if you are on a tight budget and wanted to wander, I would recommend this place.. :) xo!

Not sure if the price is still the same but you may use this as reference..

Big Brother House (10 pips) - P10,000 (with generator from 6pm to 6am)
Extra drum of water - P100
Extra Pax/ Extra Bed - P200
Table for Rent & Picnic Area -P200 (day tour); P300 (overnight)
Bahay Kubo (3 pips) - P1,500

Coron, Palawan

2011-07-16T08:16:00.000-07:00

Best kept secret - not a secret at all

My photos aint enough to give justice to its beauty.. If only my eyes could photograph everything that I saw in Coron, you will be amazed! Indeed a real beauty

view from the plane - few feet from Busuanga Airport

the famous backdrop shot from Kayangan

I so wanna go back!

I went last March 2011 with my favorite travel buddy. Geared with my D40, Fuji xxx, sonyn2, and my phonecam - still those are not enough to capture everything my eyes have seen. TRUST ME!

We stayed at Momita's lodge - google it so you'll find out. Momita is such a kind 60yr old lady. She took care of us as if we were her children. She took care of everything! From the transport to and from Busuanga airport to Coron town proper, arranging of the boat rentals, and lastly our sumptuous meal!!

She fed us all the seafood specialty of Coron like the "Pitik" (big lobsters) - twas so delish! I could eat 10 of that in one seating but I wont do that! #highblood, we ate this big shrimp as well, they have a different name for that but I forgot it already, the uberly soft and chewy squid, their version of danggit, and lot more..

During the entire trip, we had 2 tour guides and two boatmen, all served as our photographers! lol!

Thats why we didnt bother to use our tripod as they were so willing to take photos of us.. love it!

This is by far my most memorable trip ever!

We went first to Mt Tapyas, we hike hundreds steps and stayed for 20mins to see the breath taking sunset! After that we went on 20min tricycle ride going to Maquinit spring which is uberly OA hot! I think if you leave an egg there, it will be cooked in less that 30mins! lols!

view from Mt Tapyas

Day 2 Jampacked island hopping! From 7am-5pm

First stop was the Malcapua island - white sugary sand - Boracayish sand! Its an hour boat ride from the pantalan.

I wasn't able to walk on the long stretch of the beach as twas so hot! scorching it was..

Then, we went to Twin Lagoon - my favorite! The place is so romantic! I dunno, I just fell in love with it.. twas called twin lagoon because of two rocks that are like holding each other and there's a small lagoon where you could swim to get to the other side of the salt water lake.

We were lucky enough we were able to pass the small hole in the lagoon due to low tide.

Next: Baracuda lake - named after the small fish that sanctioned there. Its kinda a scary place. Its like a big pool surrounded by big structured of rocks. I didnt swim.

Kayangan Lake - Cleanest like in ASIA! My boo's favorite. because its so clear, clean and water is not salty! its like youre just taking a bath at the tub! hahaha!

My happy feet at Kayangan Lake

so there you have it.. some photos were taken using my iphone..

xo!

Travel Destination

2010-09-17T09:06:00.001-07:00

One of my very first blog here is about travelling.. I have posted the photos of the islands/resorts that I wanted to visit few years ago and thank God I was able to explore all of 'em.

Now, I will be posting photos again (which I grabbed on the net) of the places I would like to visit this year..

Panglao Island, Bohol

Camotes Island in Cebu

Sumilon Island, Cebu

hoping to set my foot on these beautiful islands!

Magic Hour

2010-09-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

Sunset and Sunrise always fascinate me.. I guess a lot of us loves the sun whenever it rises and set because that's the only time we could look straight on it's beauty without battling our eyes.

Here's my collection of sun during it's magic hour. Every time I travel, i never forget to take a photo of the sun! It's always included on my Itinerary. Most of my photos are collection of sunset coz I admit, it's really hard to catch the sunrise as you need to wake up early...

I have like hundreds of sunset and sunrise photos and never deleted a single snippet as those photos remind me of another day and another tomorrow..

I wont tell you if these photos were taken during sunset or sunrise.. BTW, which one dya like? Another day or another tomorrow?

Truly it's a magical hour, for sunrise tells us that it's another day and sunset tells us that we need to face another tomorrow.. :) good night!

Boracay

2010-08-30T23:03:00.000-07:00

This is a long overdue post... Oh well, Im guilty! Im always the last to post photos of events/trips etc...

some photos are stock on my disk.

Say "Hello" BORACAY!!!

wiiiihh!! What was my reaction when I first saw the beach???? My face was like...... blank! oh yah, I was stunt by it's beauty and I cant believe that I actually set my feet on the most famous beach here in the Philippines..

oooohh, did I mention that the sand is indeed sugary fine?? trust me! It wont hurt your feet...

okay, I will let the photos speak for itself first..... lalalalala..

At Station 2, view from our hotel... We got the perfect spot.

at our hotel.. :))

the foodies... nom!

the SUNSET!!!! I super love it....

les get ready to party!!

Island Hopping at PUCA Beach and Crystal Cove

and that's it!!

I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed Boracay!

I will be back... soon!

North Express

2010-08-05T22:35:00.000-07:00

Im the queen of late post! They have this rule in blogging that to be an effective blogger, you have the write and blog the event immediately or else you will forget the details. Well, it wont work for me.. I can still remember every single details of my trip, may it be taken years ago! That's how vivid my memories is when it comes to all of my trips.. oh well... nuff of blab. Here's my story.....

I accompanied my sister in Dagupan as she needed to attend a family reunion with her husband.. lucky me, this trip is so free of charge.

I stayed in Dagupan for a week, we were able to go to Hundred Islands, some areas in Pangasinan and in Bolinao. We also visited Manaog Church. Sorry for the bad quality photos.. I lost the original files..

Cape Bolinao - the place is too far from Bolinao proper, and the only thing that you can see are the lighthouse and this old rustic house. It offers a scenic view of the ocean which i really dont know. We stayed for 10mins here only for photo souvenir.

As of this writing, i believe they have closed this place for public viewing, not sure though. so might as well confirm it first on their local tourism before heading here as this is really far from the city.

we went here at EL Piscador Resort. I thought there's a beach nearby where we could soak our feet but the beach that we've seen afar is not really that clear so it's not advisable to swim. Though the whole area of El Piscador is huge. they have 2 large pools and lots of cabanas.

for the last day of my Norte trip, we visited Hundred Islands.. so lucky to have this free travel trip courtesy of the family of my brother in law.. hahahaha!

oh ha! so freakin hot...

last stop... Our Lady of Manaog Church..

and we pray....

this is such a tiring trip, we did nothing but to eat, sleep, swim and road trip..We went back home and capped our adventure to sleep..... zzzzz.... good night!

PRINCE of PERSIA = best movie as of this writting!

2010-06-01T10:16:00.000-07:00

weehheeeww.. as of this writing, I guess the movie earned millions and millions already as Ive read a lot of good reviews and even some of my friends watched it twice coz they just loved it!

one of the best video game converted to movie ever!

the characters are surreal! the plot were nice though the effects are not that good but ive focused on the plot and indeed this is a great EPIC movie of 2010!

i just love how the movie made me felt sad when the two older princes and the king died and relieved when they became alive again at the latter part of the movie because of the sands of time... so cool!

i love DASTAN!! so playful, stubborn yet so strong willed man! :)

Fish Tayo! - Palaisdaan, Tarlac

2010-06-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

We went north and had this stopover for lunch. ooohhh, we are so effin hungry and thanks God for the Palaisdaan!

All of the food were delish! Ill give the place a 10-spoon rating!

It is located along the highway in Tarlac. It's easy to see as there are big men with fishes structure in front of the resto.

at the front door, Former President Erap will be greeting you! hahaha! Im just kidding, it's just another figurine..
Actually, the resto has a lot of life size figures, like President Erap and Aquino, Monroe and etc..
Inside there's a lot of Buddha, Monkey and fish figures.

see, that's how big this Buddha is! I cant count how many they have here..

we've choose to eat at the balsa...

We were serenaded by the choir of Palaisdaan while waiting for our fudams. They are offering a free massage as well! oohh Love my life! :))

oohhhhh, all of these are so delish!! Trust me!

you may feed the Koi here....

okay, I tried throwing some plates at Tacsiapo Wall which cost me a fortune! lol!
You have to pay for every plates, glass, tv, frame, jars etc that you will be throwing. It's a wall where you cant rant and release all of your stress.... oh well, i got stress out after i found out that i need to pay hundreds for all of the plate! hahahah!

I think is 20 for each plate and 30 or more for glass so dont ask me the TV as i dint bother to throw it! :))

told yah! Pres Cory is here...

I met Ninoy! woot! ohhh, his eyeglasses is broken.... IM SO TAN! YAH!

overall, the food is kinda pricey but you are also paying for the place and the attraction so it's indeed worth it!

I enjoyed the sight seeing as much as I enjoyed the food! thumbs up for Palaisdaan and Tarlac!

TAAL BASILICA

2010-04-10T08:22:00.000-07:00

hmmm... Im from Batangas that's why I always have a chance to go to the Asia's oldest church which is St. Martin de Tours of Taal... but one day my boyfie and I decided to climb at the Tore of Taal church.. at first I didnt like my bf's idea since Im really afraid of heights but then we still decided to try it just for the heck of adventure.. twas creepy, i mean the way up.. coz its too old, too dark and the old stonewalls look like weak and will break anytime! I heard some bats as well and the smell wasn't that nice.. but definitely the view from top was indeed breath taking! You can see the entire city of Taal, the market and the Municipality. Its kinda windy as well so its not really advisable to stay that long since it doesnt have fences.

Before you can go there, you need to visit the main office so they could have you assisted by their guards or sakristan since its not really safe. Then a little donation wont hurt your pocket. We gave 50 pesos for the church. hehehehe! hope you enjoy the snippets..

There's a lot of old houses in Taal so make sure to bring your camera and take photos of 'em.

hot air balloon festival 2010

2010-02-14T05:16:00.000-08:00

Good morning Mr SUN!

I love the balloons!

I love the opening ceremony where the Phil FLAG was carried by a man in the parachute or whatever you call it! lol!

**We went there last Febuary 11, 2010 to witness the 2010 Hot Air Balloon Festival @ CSEZ Festival.

** left Makati @3ameish

** arrived CSEZ @ 5ameish

** We are expecting that the show will start at 5:30 but it started at 6am. Nonetheless, the long drive and wait were all worth it! I've enjoyed the balloon show..

**next stop: ZOOBIC safari.. :P

happy na birthday pa!

2009-10-11T06:18:00.000-07:00

happy birthday to me!!

nothing much happened on my birth date since i resigned from my job like 28days ago... so no income, no mola, cant travel or cant celebrate it... errrr.. we celebrated my bday but twas simple celeb at seaside magapagal online. haizztt.. but im looking forward for more fruitful year to come! ciao!

Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Review

2009-06-27T08:34:00.000-07:00

The movie is too long! pack with action, action and action and clash of machine! That's all. or think i need to watch it again as i was really tired when I went to the movie house plus my seatmate kept on screaming and reacting during the first 10mins of the movie where Optimus Prime was battling with Starscream, blackout and Megatron. Yes indeed Michael Bay is one of those good director for he was able to direct tis kind of movie but I love the first TF than this one. There's a lot of plot that I think shouldnt be there. I'm so tired after watchin this movie, I think I'll go to bed now and dream of anything but robots!

Transformers 2 proves that sometimes less is more.

almost killed...

2009-05-24T08:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.gmanews.tv/video/42127/12-die-as-boat-capsizes-on-way-to-Puerto-Galera

link of the news...

i swear.. I'll go to church 2mrw.. we went to PG last week. May 17, 2009 to be exact. I wanted to postponed the trip and move it to may 23 trip instead since i got my monthly period then but since my bf and his friends are already packed and ready to go, ive decided not to.. Thanks God!

We always choose commandos as our boat going to galera. We even rode on Commandos 6 last week. Almost....

wwoooeeehh!

2009-05-05T05:38:00.000-07:00

after 48 years, here i am.. present!

my mind is kind of blank now...

i cant think of anything...

ill have my vacation leave this friday until sunday

i was planning then to go to Ilocos with my college friend but since Im flat broke, I decided to just spent it with my boyfie at.....??

dont have plans yet as im really preoccupied now with my JOb. My shift starts at 7am and ends at 7pm! life!

VIP PASS : teletech sta rosa

2008-11-05T04:41:00.001-08:00

yiy! feeling VIP.. hihi! atleast just for a week, Ive experienced the luxury of not only staying but living in a hotel.. wahaha! babaw mutts! Experienced the teletech VIP shuttle and teletech Cash advance... dipala kuripot teletech... hahaaahh!

was out of town again, errr.. not really that far.. part of my job, being GLOBAL Specialist, I was assigned in Teletech sta rowsa for product launching! yes, first account in sta rosa, new faces, new place, new site (amoy paint pa.. hihih), new friends, new crush, hihih!

looking forward for more site visit!

Potipot Island, Zamabales

2008-10-25T09:54:00.001-07:00

Pagmulat ng mata,
Langit nakatawa
Sa potipot,
Sa potipot
Tayo nang magpunta
Tuklasin sa potipot
Ang tuwa, ang saya

Doon sa potipot
Tayo na, tayo na
Mga bata sa potibot
Maliksi, masigla. (2x)

hahahaha!

I choose Zamables as my destination for my birthdate celebration as I have read so much about it on the net and heard a lot from my OL friends..

first stop: POTIPOT ISLAND

I've heard this island once and after that i cant stop thingking of it... i checked it on google earth and just kept of googling until i got what info was available on the topic.. then i planned and headed off to the unknown.

Its a big risk, ive never been there, much less ever in zambales but i took the chance...

The island is amazing. It was a thrill to land on it and see, first hand, what I only read on the net.
The water was so calm that you can just lie back and float peacefully.

There's no other visitor in the island, its only US.

Expect to see nothing but the beach, sand, trees, dead trunks, coconut trees, some unknown trees standing almost reaching the sand which makes the island more romantic...

No decent CR, so dont pee if youre not use to pee on public communal, no bathroom so just take a bath back at your resort or use the POSO.

We've noticed some contractors there, I think they cutting some trees and theyre making some table and benches or i dont really know.

bottom line, if you want to relax and swim in peace (no crowds!), it's definitely a good spot to visit. :)

for my zambales itinerary check this:
http://maydee.multiply.com/journal/item/12/conquer_ZAMBALES_POTIPOT_ANAWANGIN_CAPONES_NATURE_TRIPPING

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

2008-10-14T06:27:00.000-07:00

well, nothing really esp on this day... actually i have two birthdays and acc to my friend im so blessed to have two birth dates...

for the past 25 years, Ive been celebrating October 10 as my official birth date but how come i have birth dates?

when I was in grade 6, we found out that my birth date was written in wrong date then, its October 14. So since then, Ive been using October 14 as my birth date but only on documents so I do not need to pay anything for the lawyers fee to bring it back to October 10.

Hmmmm.. after October 10, nothing esp happened.. i lost my wallet with all of my money, atm, ids, simcard for gcash on it!

no money left on me!

I am so stress now on the day of my when i come out of my moms womb

ZAMBALES TRIP

2008-10-14T06:24:00.000-07:00

LIFE'S a BEACH and indeed it is... here's my recent getaway trip.. @ ZAMBALES...

LOVE IT!

********************************* POTIPOT ISLAND**************************

5 minutes away from resort, you'll reach this haven for relaxation. It's worth the 6-hr bus ride from caloocan -uacon, the sand is so fine, the water is crystal clear, they have wooden chairs and tables their now were you can rest and sleep under the trees. I guess tthey will goin to remodel the place as its becoming famous.

we were the only visitors in the island.. and its like ours.

you need to bring losta of water and food... twas scorching hot! really!

************************ CAPONES ISLAND ********************

We didn't have much time left, so immediately hike up to the lighthouse. We almost lost, hihi! but later on we realized that its an easy trek.

In search of the lighthouse on the island, we hacked our way out of tall grass, and unmarked trail before finding the right path where the romantic lighthouse proudly stands.

After exploring the surrounding beaches, rocks formation, spanish light house without actually swimming, we boarded the boat for the trip to anawangin

********* ANAWANGIN ISLAND *****************

It didn't look like I was in the Philippines with all the pine trees right beside the beach and the green/orange mountains.

It was a long strip of near-white volcanic sand dumped by Mount Pinatubo.

Acc to my research, Anawangin got its name from nuang the Ilocano word for carabao since there is an abundance of it there.

Didnt get a chance to take photos and explore the whole cove and island as it was raining then. tsk! But, il definitely go back there soon!!

Some notes about the trip

- Dont bring too much food before the trip. It will just add up on your baggage, Just buy food at Robinsons supermarket at Victory Mall or on every stop over

- You can eat or buy food at 4 stop over
- Buy your bottled water at any stop over - NECCESITY!
- buy ziplock / plastic for your thinggy

VICTORY LINER STOP OVER

San fernando Pampanga
Lucban, Pampanga (15 mins - you can eat your meal : theres a lot of food to choose from)
Olangapo
IBA

for schedule of trips visit: http://www.victoryliner.com

heres our Itinerary

day 1 / October 8

15:00 - 21:30 - Caloocan Victory Liner to Uacon, Candeleria

21:35 - checked in at DAWAL Beach Resort
10:00 - dinner at the restaurant
11:00 - dozed off for our POTIPOT trip

day 2 /october 9

6:00 - wake up, no sunrise (cloudy weather)
7:00 - boat ride to POTIPOT ISLAND
7:05 - 11:00 - POTIPOT photo shoot, swimming
13:00 - unpacked and checked out at DAWAL BEACH resort

13:00-13:30 - waited for Victory LINER bus going to San Antonio

13:30-1600 - bus ride from Uacon - San Antonio
16:00 -1620 - Tricycle ride to Pundakit

1620 - checked in Punta de Uian Resort
16:30 - enjoy the resort, eat
1800 - dinner
19:00 - swimming @ the jacuzzi
21:00 - doze off

day 3 / october 10

6:00 - free breakfast at the terrace overlooking the islands!
7:00 - 7:20 - boat ride to Capones Island
7:20 - 9:00 - enjoy the spanish light house
9:00-9:30 - boat ride to Anawangin Cove
9:30 -11:00 - enjoy the cove, photo shoot while raining
11:00 - 11:30 - boat ride to Punta de Uian
14:00 lunch
14:30 checked out
14:30-14:50 - tricycle ride from resort to San antonio
15:00 -19:00 - San Antonio - Caloocan Victory liner

Where to stay @ Pundaquit

While many visitors to Anawangin camp there for the night, there are a lot of accommodations available in Pundaquit:
we've choose to stay at Punta de Uian, though if your budget concious try other resort like

Canoe beach resort
09178810029

Megan's reort
09194808520
09217936797

Norah's beach resort
09182788188
09196374917

Wild Rose Beach Inn
0910 661 5613
0921 546 8204

Punta de Uian
+63 918 888UIAN (8426)
+63 918 800UIAN (8426)

we really hard a time finding our way goin to caloocan since we are from south.. Ive ask a lot of friends, search google and voila got the direction.. for some peeps, this might help you..

From Paranque, we took a jeepney goin to baclaran and from Baclaran we took the LRT going to Monumento.

Go inside the Victory Mall and ask the way out or the terminal of Victory Liner. Victory Liner has two terminal in Caloocan so make sure to enter the mall first and exit at the left side after the Robinson's supermarket.

you'll spend around

473 - one way fare from Caloocan - Sta Cruz
400 - boat ride to potipot
50 - Potipot Entrace fee
around 250 - bus ride from Uacon to San Antonio
250 - san antonio - caloocan
50 - tricyle ride to San Antonio to Pundakit
800 - boat ride to Capones
1100 - boat ride to Anawangin
50 - anawangin entrace fee for day trippers, 150 for overnight/campers
1000-1500 - Uacon Candelaria resort (we've stayed at DAWAL's beach resort)
1000-4000 - Pundaquit Resort (stayed at Punta de Uian) - best hotel ever!

xoxo,
maydee

extra photos/stock photos?

2008-09-22T06:13:00.000-07:00

hahaha! its not really a stock photos. just found out new site where you can convert your todays photo -150years old photas..

gossip girl news

2008-09-17T05:13:00.000-07:00

well, mah friend just gimme the website as im so addicted to GG!

for more insiders about the GG season 2, just visit gossipgirlinsider.com

spotted!

2008-08-23T22:32:00.000-07:00

GG mode.....
gud morning BS insider! here to reveal some gossip in town. ttech ops and support went to Puerto galera to celebrate marky'sbigday.. ive enjoyed the beach.. period! hhihihi! so bitchy! hmm.. somethin happened then that i dont want to reveal here for i might end up arguing wit some of my fellas...

beachyness

2008-08-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

went to the beach again, in Puerto galera! i was with my former teamate, we celebrated marky's bday! he treated us with the famous mindoro sling, got tipsy.. well, not me..

i definitely missed the beach so il go back there or pao and i are planning to spend my bday in bora, palawan, zambales, or somewhere far.. we dont have concrete plan yet but 100% i want to spend it near the sand and under the sun!

LONG OVERDUE BLOG

2008-07-23T08:06:00.000-07:00

hmmm.. time for us to PAY IT FORWARd, weve been blessed with so many things in our life in the past few years and we, (Computer Engineering Class of De La Salle Lipa BATCH 2005) tried to share our blessing to the children of SOS.
From my classmates in college, some shifted course, some went offshore to try their luck - to my instructors. ALL of us, shared their blessing to the children of SOS VILLAGE.
From the pet talk that i had with some children, I realized how lucky we really are for having recieved the love and care of our parents, friendship of friends and companions of officemates.
Even if we spent only few hours at the village, we saw thousand stories.I saw 3 children sitting together at the bench and i found out that they were siblings and their parents abandoned them! the 6year old girl is the oldest and she's carrying the 3year old boy while the 4year old girl was sitting beside them looking at other children and she seems afraid of being left behind by his siblings and afraid to mingle with other.
I saw a 7year old boy wearing eyeglasses with a super thick lens. I didnt ask him the grade of the eyeglasses but by just looking at it, its seems like is over 600. At such young age he's already suffering from nearsightness or farsightness and yet Im complaining for getting 150 agtimatism and grade.
We are indeed fortunate, we just dont realize it until we see someone who's lest fortnate than us.
Heres my share of pics. I LOVE THE CHILDREN OF SOS.

http://maydee.multiply.com/photos/album/70/O5A_GIVES_BACK_SOS_EXPERIENCE

DARK KNIGHT FEVER

2008-07-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

the dark knight - my review

The movie is a ride for the gut and the brain.

I can see dozens of one liners that will be repeated for months, "Why so seriousssss!?", "You complete me", "How about a magic trick", to name a few. If you did not see the movie yet, GO! If you have, go see it again! It was worth the second viewing. The entire cast did a great job, the action was great "loved the truck flipping over"

I definitely love the character of Heath Ledger. I enjoyed watching him as much as I enjoy watching Batman. Heath Ledger's mesmerizing, scary-funny performance begins with the creepiness of his image: the greasy long hair, the makeup that looks as if he'd drawn it on with crayons, then messed it with tears. I didnt actually see Heath on the movie, I saw the tortured freak Joker, the sawed-off smile and morbid grin, a sick puppy in smeary clown makeup who wants to make the world feel his pain. .Joker has no grand plan; his ultimate joke is to show that nobility won't hold in a world of disorder. hehehe!
At two hours and 32 minutes, this is almost too much movie, they could have ended it w/ Harvey Dent going all evil and had a villian for movie #3 without taking away from this one. but then again THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING!

Ill definitely watch it again this weekend.. :)

tadaaang!

2008-07-20T06:54:00.000-07:00

well, its been a long time since i last wrote my last blog. ahmm, a month?? Im too busy with work? nah, not really and i wouldnt let that happen. Okay i got promoted. T_T. sounds not happy? yes, indeed! of all the people who got promoted and im one of those whos not really excited about it.. amm, I guess mix emo.

I dunno.. maybe because im thinking that its not really for me, for three years now, Ive been wanting something but I really cant get it. tsk...

7th TOYCON 2008 EXPERIENCE

2008-06-16T05:40:00.000-07:00

7th toycon 2008, mege trade hall, megamall bldg A, June 14-15, 2008

parang mga bata ulet...

saket sa feet

saket sa bulsa

medyo mura mga toys

sale kasi

pero mahal parin kasi collectibles

anu ba talaga? mahal or mura?

MALAY KO BA!

kung kolektor ka, alang mahal-mahal

t'was indeed a fun filled activity

a lot of oldies became child again

a lot of rich, became poor again
well, bagong sweldo pero ubos na agad ulet and pera

lintek na laruan na yan!

i didnt buy anything, im just airing those side of peeps

who's a hard core collector

i enjoyed being there, super gaganda ng custome, parang nasa TV ako

nabuhay ang mga anime, villain, robot at kung anu2 pa

heres the link to my site where you can check out few photos

http://maydee.multiply.com/photos/album/71/TOYCON_2008_-_toys_for_all_season_

save the ipis

2008-05-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

i slept over at mah bf's apartment @ sucat. he was with her sister and their disabled shy pusaCAT. disabled? yeah.. sort of! medyo bali ng unti un buntot nia. shy? kasi everytime i get near her she will be running away from me at magtatago sa kung saan man sulok. i dont know if theres somethin in me that makes her like that. im so curious that shes afraid of me thats why lalo me natuwa kasi para siyang baby girl na takot sa mga monster. hahah! or naisip ko lang, baka kaya siya SHY saken kasi DISABLED nga siya? hmmm..

then maya maya i saw her nakatigil sa isang tabi, few feet away from me, nagtaka ako symepre kasi its so unussual of her na tumigil dun kasi nga malapit ako sa kanya. UN pala meron ipis sa tabi.. aahhha! actually, di daw nia ugali kumain ng ipis, nilalaro nya lang to until mamatay sila.. wawa naman.. i took a pic of her while naghuhuli siya ipis.

sa mga kumakain, pasing tabi po..

the IPIS ADVENTURE BEGINS.....

dreamer

2008-05-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

wish i may.. wish i might.. wish ko lang sana po...

hai.. *sigh*... ala katapusan *sigh*!

pakshet na buhay to ah!

ala kasi me maisulat kaya ito im ranting, venting out on this blog!

pagbigye na ako at minsan laang naman..

cross fingers.. sana matupad na...

hmmm.. meron me pinagkakaabalahan now.. sana po maging successful me..
CLUE:

cant tell here the details now pero pls pray for me guys.. and sana nga someone is reading tis alang kwentang blog na to help me pray for that thing that i am wishing for..

**crossing fingers ulet**

BITTERNESS

2008-05-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

♪ ♪ ♪ my bitterness is killing me ♪ ♪ ♪

hmmm.. its supposed to be "my loneliness" from Britney.. hahaha!

Feeling bitter? aah nah! I am not.. I just felt annoyed awhile ago.. and who wouldnt be? just put yourself on my shoes and youll understanding where I am coming from..

One track of lemon please..

LEMON = ang cure sa mga bitter or bitter-bitteran na tao

Well, i cant tell the whole story here or else Ill be needing few hours of your precious time for you to read through this blog. am i making any sense? pardon im so sleepy na. i havent sleep for 2 consecutive days. Ive consulted the company doctor and i asked him for a sleeping aid, he gave me a prescription ---- BENADRYL(hmmm.. pede din pala pampatulog ang gamot sa allergy ng nanay ko.. heheh!)---- did i spell it right? i didnt understand kasi his hand writting..

aah... sorry really cant tell the reason here. heheh! so i really dont know why youre still reading this blog! so STOP! go to the next blog....

Bottomline here is IM NOT BITTER, I FEEL BETTER

ciao for the mean time, gotta wake up @12p.. il be goin to my Ptot's house later.. FIESTA TIME...

tanning session

2008-05-11T13:24:00.000-07:00

♥ ♥ hhmmm.. pagkabanas ga naman! heheh! batangenyang batengenya..

BANAS = batangas term for mainit / hot or humid weather

♥ ♥ summer is not yet over and i need to go the beach to release the tension that i been having for the past few weeks..

Im such a beach bum! I havent visited bora yet but I went to puerto galera 6x starting february this year! haha! AT DI PA AKO NAGSASAWA!

just love the sun and sand!

these are the places that want to visit before summer ends but i know this would be imposibble for im not bless wit lots of VL, pakshet na buhay to ah!!

♥ ♥ Potipot Island, Zambales

♥ ♥ Sombrero Island, Mabini Batangas

♥ ♥ Coron, Palawan

i hope i'll have my chance na next year... :(

birthday special

2008-03-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

we (cha, rey, ef, gela, cyra) went to tl jeff's bukirin! haha! twas his birthday.. ef was not really feeling well then (she was under the spirit of mayden + cha = superbicthy) hahah! peace!
its okay, i understand her.. after that, jox the birthday boy treated at @ jowees, we had shirley temple and long beach ice tea! never will i drink that iceatea again.. i wasnt able to finish it.. didnt like the taste.. we got home @ 3.20 am, and im so in multipl;y mode + bitchy mode + drunk mode..

my weblinks

2008-03-07T11:26:00.000-08:00

hmmm.. i gotta have a lottta of weblink to share you.. haha! there are all mine of course! but ill share my favorite website some other day..

http://www.friendster.com/seksimaydee

HTTP://WWW.OFIVEA.NET

sleepy @ the readers lounge..

2008-03-04T10:47:00.000-08:00

well, im here again @ RL (readers lounge) for the nth time,... hahha! well, tomorow will be my off so ill not be able to see these books in front of me for 2days! il be shipping some swimsuits again tommorow so its not really a restday for me. il have to meet ptot, we need to celebrate his bigday tommorow, dont have plans yet but il think about it later.. no gifts yet but il buy later this afternoon..

ptot's bigday

2008-03-02T10:48:00.000-08:00

happeee bigday my ptoT! mwaahh! its my ptot's birthday today, march3, hmmm... how old is he? dunno! haha! he lost count na ata or he just doenst want to admit his real age... anewiez, im so sad that i wasnt able to ship my gift for him or actually i wasnt able to buy a gift for him for i was so busy wit my online shop. ***guilty**** i supposed to buy him a hooded sweatshirt but when i went to the mall before my start of work/shift, i forgot that i left my munny @home! wft! my atm was not with me, i have gcash but the shop where i will be buying my gift dont accept gcash payment.. waahhh!!! all my plans were in apple pie order then (il get his address @ paranaque, buy a gift and have it ship there on the day of his bday) but i didnt anticipate that worst will came into worst.. and now dont have any gift or simply card for him.. awwwww.... im still thinkin of wat to give to my ptot... i planned on giving him a lab puppy last xmas but it didnt happen, cant find any breeder of lab.. i told myself that ill find one before his bday but up until now i cant find a lab.... hai.. sow sad.... i dont have a xmas gift and a bday gift... :(

thanks God for the broadband

2008-03-01T10:44:00.000-08:00

okay, im an NETizen... huh? waz that? got it from mike (cha's bf), charis is my ofismate here (she only have 2 moods --hyper and downer) at one of the country's most pretigious callcenter.. eerrrr...

noh, im jus thinking of another word for those peeps who loves internet, loves to surf the net, bec if we have bookworm, movie buff, whats the right term for thoz peeps who love to surf the net?

okay, im too tired to ask mr google that why i just asked cha who happen to be sitting near EF (my uber talended friend) and mike, Mike overheard our conversation so he suggested that I could use NETizen. Hmm.. why not?

anewiez, Im not really going to use the term in any essay or pargaraph, I just one to know the right words for that if there is. =)

immaa trying the blogspot.....

2008-02-29T12:33:00.000-08:00

hhmmmm... this is my first blog here.. out of boredom and while waiting for my contacts at my multiply site to send me a pm for their inquiries or order, im taking this time writing this.. Order? yes, im selling online stuff at multiply. I just started last January 29, 2008 and so far so greaT! I got a lot of buyers and I am so thankful and blessed talaga that i have this marketing skills though I took up Engineering course in college. hmmm.. kinda wondering what i am selling online? just click on the link above! hahahah! Its swimwear, my dear.. Yes, very affordable! (i cant stop plugging.. errr...)

anyweiz, i hope i would be able to blog as much as possible as im so preoccupied with my graveyardshift work plus the online bizness. ceeyah guys here!

hope to here from you guys...