sketches and burn

While I was cleaning my cabinet yesterday, I found my old drawing book. I found my old drawings when I attempted to create a comic strip a very long time ago. It could have been nice if I finished it but then I only made it through 4 pages of the story. I'm sure I got lost in the middle of story - as I always have. 

Honestly, the drawings are cute and funny. Hahaha. I think I must reunite with my pencil and drawing book soon. I have a pending project posted in my to-do list for 2012.

who? me?

SEXY? Sino? Ako? Weeeeh? Di nga?

Thank you D. Although I was in doubt if it was really for me...haha. And kahit nakatanggap ka ng letanya from me, buti naman at hindi mo binawi.

Holy Week at Estancia Resort

Just recently, this Holy Week, the Ibea family of Samal and Jaramilla family of Paranaque decided to go on a vacation in Tagaytay along with the Ibea family of Cavite. The first plan was in Subic but unfortunately, all resorts were fully booked. And that's why we ended up with a reservation in Estancia Resort in Tagaytay.

The family has been to Tagaytay twice while I has been there I think four times already. But this doesn't spoil the vacation because this will be the first time that we will spend a night in a big family group. Besides, wherever we are - it will always be fun.

After almost 2 hours of land travel, we reached Estancia Resort. It was Good Friday so the roads are less busy and no traffic problems for us.

The first look I had in the place, it gave me the impression of Santorini, Greece. From the receiving area to the hallway to the rooms...all seems to be Greek-inspired. It gives you the feeling of being abroad - in a far place that's quiet and new. And if you'll ask me the price, uhm its a bit on top of your budget. The rooms we got are 8,000 pesos per day (we got 3 rooms for each family) and you will be asked for a deposit of 2,000 of which will be refunded upon checkout depending if you have consumed any of the food and beverages in the room.

Yeah, I'd like to share that it was a treat from the Ibea family of Cavite so we were able to dodge those blinking 5-digit amount (8,000+2,000=10,000).

Available amenities are swimming pool, jacuzi, sauna, billiards, pingpong, playground, and more.

 a view on the top deck of our room

that empty seat has remained unoccupied for so long now

walking away and not looking back


The price of food cannot fall under the category of "affordable". For example a sandwich would cost you P200.00 - this ain't a reasonable price for a bakasyonista like me. Maybe because I am used with the affordable prices in Davao where my 10.00 pesos would be enough to fill my tummy. So we preferred to went out for dinner in Leslie's - famous for their bulalo. The place was jam-packed and we were forced to rub elbows with the other customers just to get that table reservations. Right after dinner we passed by 7/11 and bought food - AGAIN, and some drinks.

 arby playing with the curtains

 at Leslie's

 the girls

 the boys

3 is an ODD number

It is a rare opportunity for the three of us to get together nowadays and spend some sister-brother time.

Ate (big sister) is already married and settling in Manila while our family stays in Davao.

Brother and I are together most of the time though.

For that once in a blue moon occasion - we always have that kindred feeling of goofing around like we were kids. The three of us have different personalities I must say. We were not really as this close when we were young maybe because of the age gaps, teenage adjustment period and whatever. But what matters is now. Although we are separated by distance - we try to bridge the gap.

 

Indeed...3 is an ODD number. 

airport hustle bustle

After a looooooong vacation, now I'm back at home...back to work. Since I am reserving the story of my vacation on a separate entry, let me just share my experience today at the Airport.

I have a 7:40AM flight to Davao. Around 6:00AM I am already at the NAIA as I am dropped off by my sister and her husband (thanks to the new Toyota Adventure). The first thing I noticed was the line in the entrance gates.

(zoom in images) Oh noooooo!!! I hate waiting in lines!!! But I can't magically transport myself inside and so I waited in line with no choice. (play clock ticking sound effects) Then for awhile I was inside the airport, I breath in and out then went to the next stop. 

(play wheels screeching) Ugh!!! There's another long line to the airline gates where I need to check-in. This time the line is triple times longer. And this is the part where I say the F word. BLEEP!

My eyes are rolling around, observing my surrounding, finding a way that I could escape this dilemma. 

(play sound effects of angels singing a-lle-lu-ia) There it is! A heaven sent electronic machine called "self-service check-in" ...if I remembered it correctly hehe. All I need to do is enter my ticket's confirmation number then boom boarding pass is printed out. Good thing I am a lite traveler because it can only be used by passengers without check-in baggage. In less than 5 minutes I am done. I'd like to jump and dance in happiness...put out my tongue to those who are still in line and say "so long suckers!!!" - but that would be rude right?! So I quickly went to the next stop in the terminal, grabbed a sandwich & coffee, then waited for boarding time.

 

(Airline crew announcing: Flight 5J 963 is now ready for boarding) I grabbed my things & coffee cup then lined up again. But this time it is bearable. When I handed my boarding pass to the airline crew I was in shocked when she asked me a question.

"Are you pregnant Maam?"

SERIOUSLY?!!! Could it be part of any protocol to ask all women passenger? I looked at my tummy bulge as I answered her with a No. Hahahaha. That was EPIC!

Poongsan (rare korean dog)

Why i love watching DONG YI

1. She acts childish and foolish. Her character gives me a warm feeling than those exaggerated-overkill characters in [some] Pinoy Teleseryes.

2. She's not afraid to take in all the consequences of her being curious and fearless.

3. She takes time...she waits...before she reveals her cards to the enemy. And they all stand in awe - defeated.

4. She collects proofs and the truth behind all her questions before she draws her sword in the fight. Then she patiently prepares a righteous scheme.

5. She accepts the pain of loosing friends and trusted people along her battles.

6. She doesn't hesitate in admitting and acknowledging her faults.

7. She moves on with a light heart.

Bottom line:
Some bridges are NOT meant to be crossed and some bridges are meant to be burned. Do not falter on times of pain and defeat if you knew that you have a better judgment than those who put their words above their head because "Big mouths are only holes to the deaf" (Armi Millare, 2010)

[photo diary] One Fine Day

i like looking on patterns. do you see it?

I always wear comfortable shoes

Arby: Wala na hair!!! Huhuhuhu

sisters