I didn't realize that it's already February until I saw quite a lot of  bitter Valentine's posts on my newsfeed. LOL. Anyway, February na pala. In a few days Valentine's na naman. Sa mga nagbabalak magbigay sa akin ng gifts, wag nyo na po ako bigyan ng love dahil lunod na …

I've never been this scared my whole life. I honestly thought that a 50-foot cliff jumping was the scariest thing I've ever done until I had to pass a practical driving exam. I was certain I knew what to do but I just got cold all over, my heart was beating fast, my breath wa…

I've never been to a theme park before. I've never been to Enchanted Kingdom nor Star City. But there are carnivals that come to our city from time to time which made me a sucker for extreme rides. And by extreme, I mean, those dodgy and rusty roller coasters that clank and screec…

And a graphic designer at that? Well, honestly, I've never been under the spotlight for being color blind. Or maybe I am just lucky not to be surrounded with scumbags who point at random objects and ask me what color that thing is the moment I tell them I am color blind. It wa…

Today, I thought of making a Christmas  New Year's wishlist just so I have something to blog about. But I've already gotten more than what I would have wished for. Also, it would just make me feel guilty knowing that Jan gave me an iPhone SE for Christmas while all I got for him w…

"Hey, I got a new badge on my blog." "Congratulations! You deserve that!" "Thanks! But I want to add something right there." There was a pause. "I want to win a Palanca ," I told Jan flat out loud. He gave me an eager look as he contin…

I guess Jan and I need an attitude makeover. You see, we've been together in more than 20 flights. And perhaps a little less than half of that were at least an hour to three hours delayed. And not one, not a single free flight voucher from any airline has been issued to us for the i…

I was eyeing on this particular shoe for several months even though I do not have a reason to wear it. I think  boots are completely out of fashion when you're living in a hot and humid country. But I got one just in case I might need it. Just so you know, I suffer from a different …

Most of the time when we travel, we DIY because it is a whole lot better than organized tours for the following reasons: you take control of your own time and speed, you have your own freedom to explore, and it is way cheaper. But that is not always the case. Sometimes, choosing conv…

This isn't part of our itinerary. Honestly, I didn't know about this until we realized that we still have more than eight hours to spend before our flight back home. And I'm glad I came across TripAdvisor's Top Ten Things to Do in Taichung because it would be a bummer …

When we extended our travel dates, I know that a visit to Sun Moon Lake is a must. Two hours by bus from the city of Taichung, Taiwan lies the beautiful and breathtaking Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake offers a lot of activities. You can do a round-the-lake bus tour , or board the boat…

I've got to say, this is one of the most memorable trips I've ever had. And I bet Jan would say the same. We booked our Taiwan trip from November 16 to 19, thinking that 3 days would be enough for Taipei. But since the airline cancelled our flight on the 16th, we had it moved …

For the first time in my life, I wished I have the singing voice and be in a musical. Well actually, I have been part of musicals. The biggest one I had was just a mere school play in college. But what difference does it make? I think the only line that divides both professional and a…

I'll be honest. Even though I'm no fashionista and my wardrobe is always out of season, I would be lying if I say I don't like dressing up. It makes me look human. But what I hate about dressing up is the misery of finding the dress that's actually wearable. And by weara…

I was 4 when I was first introduced to Mickey Mouse. Since then, I fell in love with anything Disney. From The Rescuers to Aladdin to their first computer animated film Toy Story to their latest live-action film Beauty and the Beast. Name it. I have seen it all. Disney has etched magi…

Well, almost. Macau is also known as "Little Vegas" or the "Vegas of Asia", or at least that's what I've heard. And with its reputation for grand casinos and luxurious hotels, all the while we really thought going around Macau is expensive. But with researc…

I am an average looking gal. Most of the time, I look like I just rolled and fell from my bed.

This morning, just like every morning, I woke up earlier than my alarm feeling groggy. And to make things worse, I hit the corner of my bedside bookshelf with my head. I could have gone dramatic over a small, assumed-concussion like what I always do when my hormones go on a monthly overdr…

I'm not saying that stretchmarks are bad. This is in no way an indication that your body is ruined. But it is indeed a proof of how it has triumphed. However, a lot of people are still asking me how come I do not have pregnancy stretchmarks at all. Well, I had my way of "avoiding…

This is not a travel guide but rather a summary of our recently concluded HK-Macau trip. ON AIRPORTS I'm not really sure what exactly happened but I think I held my breath for a while as I stood in front of the Immigration Officer while he asked me a couple of questions. The th…

Dodgy. I think that's the perfect word to describe the hotel we booked to. Maybe it's just an exaggeration, or worse, it could be an understatement. Whatever that is, we hope to get out of there alive. If you are wondering what I'm talking about... Well, Jan and I booked a…

My mom has always emphasized the importance of having physical copies of our photos. So if by any chance you come to visit our home, you would see piles and piles of photo albums where our deepest, darkest, and most embarrassing childhood moments were kept. I've never really lis…

Do you know how it is to agonize over shoes? I know. Because I did. And it was silly. There is  this pair of shoes that I totally have a crush on. I already bought a pair of sneakers (the same brand) last March, a pair of sandals, loafers, and boots last July. Having another footwear t…

I was one of the bloggers chosen to run for the recently held Color Manila's Blacklight Run because I am fit. Wait, let me state that accurately. They thought I was fit. It has been what? Eight months since my last strenuous activity . I have a legitimate excuse though: my left…

Ilocos Norte is the farthest we've been to in the Philippines ( maghintay ka lang Batanes ). And like every eager first time visitor, we did almost everything touristy! But also like every thrill-seeking adventurer, we just had to do something that can turn on the rush. Honestly,…

I tried to be a regular blogger. Hence, the lame attempt to strike those blogger poses in the quaintest street I've ever been to: Calle Crisologo. It wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be. So I thought it's a perfect time for photo ops while Jan and I wait for our tumm…

After enjoying the top tourist attractions in Pagudpud , we had our lunch at past 1:00 in the afternoon and headed to Burgos for our South Tour. HOW TO GET AROUND ILOCOS NORTE If you are going for a DIY tour, the best way to get around Ilocos is to ride a tricycle. You may opt for…

Before we landed in Laoag City, we HAD a planned itinerary. The weather forecast app warned us about heavy rains and scattered thunderstorms. So we had it all planned out. Let's do Plan A. If weather does not permit us, we'll do Plan B.  But traveling does not always work that…

One of the reasons why I was so excited about this trip is because I would finally be reintroducing myself to my roots. I am an Ilocano. Both my parents and most of my relatives from both sides are Ilocanos. But since I was raised in Davao, I never really got to know my roots. The only …

Isa. Isang beses ko pa lang napapanood ang pelikulang ito. Take note of the keywords "pa lang". Oo, kung may pagkakataon, gusto kong tumawa, masaktan, at tumawa ulit. Paulit-ulit. Dalawa. Dalawa lang ang cast ng pelikula pero napakalakas ng kurot at napakalaki ng emosyon ang i…

Last night, I received an email saying I screwed up a website big time. But I wasn't worried because I knew I've triple-checked my work before I delivered. So, if there's anything, it was definitely not my fault (and yep, it wasn't. It was a server issue that got resol…

It's 2017. Remember when I said I've never had any Starbucks before ? Well, just recently, I've had one when Renz and I decided to do our planning at Starbucks for our second public speaking stint . That was my first time to hang out at Starbucks. Ever.

I've had three boyfriends in my life and not one of them has ever courted me. I don't play hard to get. If I like I guy who likes me too, it wouldn't take long before I commit. I was 14 when I had my first boyfriend. He was my close friend and our relationship was born out…

Half the year has gone and as much as I want to take some time to review how my life has progressed in 2017, I just kept rolling my eyes. Enter July. It has been raining lately and getting out of the bed every morning is becoming more and more difficult. But I do love waking up to cold …

Traveling, among many other things, is my passion. But my love for traveling only sprung up on an epic scale when I met the love of my life. Unfortunately, my travel budget is not directly proportional to my passion. Otherwise, I would have been writing this blog post while enjoying a sou…

Just when I thought there won't be any travels for me in the next two months , the curse month really has its way of telling me that things will never go my way because I just found myself traveling to the easternmost point of the Philippines only to have my breath be taken away b…

Keep writing. That's what Jan told me when he gave me a mechanical keyboard. I've always wanted one but I feel wary about spending too much for a goddamn keyboard that pretty much does the same thing a cheap keyboard would. I never really thought of actually owning one. Bu…

Only three things make up my Facebook wall: travel, shameless plugging of my blog, and politics. And since I am living in Mindanao, the crisis might have gave way for you to guess that my Facebook wall is currently active. I made 4 posts since the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao th…

When people ask me about my current job, I tell them one thing. When asked about what my college course was, I tell them another. And then everybody would give me a second look in awe or most likely in utter disbelief and blurts out, " As in?! Ang layo!"  Kung sa Bisaya pa, &quo…

This summer has been the summerest  so far. The sweltering heat and my tan lines just said it all. But more than that, I was able to do a lot of things and see a lot of beautiful places. Picture this... On the first day of April, I went beach bumming at  Island Garden Resort in Pangubat…

I change my mind. I do not dream of becoming a sports and outdoor TV host anymore. This is the third time in a row that I am invited to speak in public. And I wouldn't say I'm good at it. I just watched my last public speaking stint and boy, was I so fidgety. I can hear my voi…

I once trimmed my bangs back when YouTube tutorials did not exist yet. I wanted to sport the same bangs like the celebrity most kids looked up to - she's no other than the legendary mother of all jologs:

I already told myself a million times that I'll never ever take any advice from Google whenever I feel something unusual in my body. It's a terrible idea. But if you knew me very well, then you'd know what I would do. And I did what I shouldn't have. I have a pancreafuck…

I think scaling mountains on our anniversary is an unspoken thing. It's never in our intention to  hike every anniversary , but it happens all the time. I guess, part of it is the need to pause from climbing the corporate ladder and have a breather. Another part is simply because w…

I used to be confident with my body. Back in college, I can wear whatever the hell I want. But of course, that doesn't mean I would go around in skimpy clothes. My wardrobe is still limited to jeans, shirt, and sneakers. But I can also pull off a bikini because, well, I had the bo…