Katas ng Saudi

Buhay OFW: Magtatarabaho bilang Nar sa Saudi. Magaalaga ng mga di naman kaanoano habang ang mga sariling kamag-anak ay hindi maalagaan dito. Makakuwi kung kailan huli na ang lahat, wala na siya/sila. Malungkot, mahirap, ngunit kailangan magtiis para sa kinabukasan ng mga mahal sa buhay. Nagiging pinakamatalik na kaibigan ang laptop at nabubuhay sa cyberworld. Yan ang pang araw-araw na buhay ng mga OFW. At sa tuwing uuwi sa bansang sinilangan, sila pa ay ating KAKATASAN. :) 

Haha! We love you Seh! Sana di ka magsawa itreat kami sa tuwing uuwi ka! Lubos ang kasiyahan namin sa tuwing nandito ka kasi para tayong nakokompleto. Darating din ang araw na mayayaman na tayong lahat at sa ibang bansa na tayo manlilibre. Di ko lang sure si Cheks kung ililibre niya tayo. PEACE Les! :)

Dinner at Bigoli, Drinks at Distillery Eastwood.

Thank you for everything Love! Til your next visit!

Mr. Big, ang mga Bigo, at si Goli

*Thank you also for these pictures Serah.

It was a THAIriffic night after all!

And I'll remember the love that you gave me

Now that I'm standing on my own

I'll remember the way that you changed me

I learned to let go of the illusion that we can possess

I learned to let go, I travel in stillness

And I'll remember happiness

So Long, Summer!

R.I.P. SUMMER May2011-June2012

It's already raining and summer season is officially over. In fact, typhoon Butchoy is currently invading our country.

But NO, I wont be talking about the weather. This post is about one of our babies, his name is SUMMER.Very timely also that Winter's only baby boy passed away today. The cause of death is canine parvovirus. It's a very contagious disease that mainly affects our poor little housemates. The signs and symptoms usually manifest within 3 to 10 days. In Summer's case, Mum noticed only one sign yesterday. She saw blood stains on their cage (he's sharing a home with her mother). My mum thought that it was just another heat for Winter, that's why she disregarded what she saw. Then around 2pm today, Summer is no longer moving. I refused to look at him cause just by hearing what happened it already made me sad. How much more if I'm going to see him lifeless? He's been with us for a year and several weeks. The pictures above were taken last year, just a few days after he was born.

Thank you Baby Summer for making me, my family and Andi happy for a year! You will always be remembered. I know you're already hopping like crazy in doggie heaven now. KISSES!

Andi with Summer

Thrifty Travel Thursday

Nowadays, a 500 peso bill is no longer sufficient for a bongga weekend getaway. Hotel accommodation will cost you thousands, airfare will be cheap if purchased months before, and you will not enjoy the trip if there's no good food! Good food is directly proportional to the price. Therefore, more kaching kaching required! 

I am so desperate to feel the provincial breeze because of the scourging heat of Manila sun. Yung tamang soul searching lang, star gazing, night swimming with the night sounds of the crickets. I thought it will remain as a daydream, until one day...

Sundz invited us to attend their town's fiesta. That means free food, lodging, and if you are available at the same time her family is leaving Manila free transpo na rin.

The gang is always on the go for cheap thrills. RESULT: we are almost complete and absolutely ready to conquer Calaca with this 15 minute hike from the villa to the beach.

Find people who share your values, and you'll conquer the world together. - John Ratzenberger

Photography is a means of recording forever the things one sees for a moment. - Aaron Sussman

The friends who grew up with you deserve a special respect - the ones who stuck by you shoulder to shoulder, in a time when nothing was certain, all life lay ahead and every road led home.

The beach will not be complete without the parked boats to sit on, sunnies, and the company of girlfriends.

There's no thrill in easy sailing when the skies are clear and blue, there's no joy in merely doing things which anyone can do. But there is some satisfaction that is sweet to take, when you reach a destination you never thought you'd make.

That one sweet day ended as expected. We spent the rest of the night at the private pool with bottles of  beer and our favorite green mangoes (don't forget the bagoong). Too bad the funny captured moments are for us only. 

Last group picture before leaving

Who says that you can't have fun with just 500 pesos in your purse? FYI I spent under 500 during the whole trip. 

Join me on my next Thrifty Travel Thursday. Ciao!

Meme Me

My friends think I'm already in Sydney.

My mum thinks I just go out and party.

My boss thinks I sleep during work hours.

Society thinks I just eat out and take pictures.

I think I do household work.

But in reality, I'm in front of the laptop updating my status and reading gossips in all social networks. 

One of the few pictures Mum was able to keep. They lost almost all of them several years ago.

They had their fair share of kilig and drama, but they managed to conquer it all. We are very pleased to have you as our parents and proud that you're still together after 26 long years. Happy Wedding Anniversary!

Taken during my sister's debut. February 2012

How I wish I will be able to find my one true love like my parents did. Every princess hopes for that fairy tale ending with her prince charming.

Year Ender

Exactly one year ago, I was clueless that approximately 365 days from then I'll be better than ever. It was a tough year due to all the mishaps. But, I am just so thankful because I'VE GAINED MORE THAN WHAT I'VE LOST. It is now proven that His will is always better than ours.

Cheers to the new improved version of me with all the positivity! Lord, I'm now ready. You think?