shady side

stranded? not quite...
just enjoying the little shade from the little tree... :)
Location: Sumilon Island in Oslob, Cebu

honor thy contracts

I'm assuming that each one of us have signed contracts one way or the other. So what are contracts? It is a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law. Personally, more often than not, i don't read contracts. I simply sign without reading in details what is written. I don't ever realize how important it is to read before affixing your signature. However though, most contracts may contain some terms or items not fathomable by our half-witted minds. It is by this instance that we should contact and seek help from a contract law attorney who knows better. As most contracts would entail money, we should be vigilant than sorry. We wouldn't want to put our fortune in vain, would you? It just came to my mind because a friend recently have problems regarding contracts and i feel sorry because it could have been avoided had she been more careful.

as if a pro!

feeling like a pro... as if i'm that of a good swimmer ;)
but it's always fun to play in the water...
Location: Mangudlung Beach Resort in Camotes Island

if there's a will, there's a way

Back when I was still schooling, i didn't have all the books per subject. It was too costly to buy them all. My parents already had a hard time giving me money for the fares, let alone spending on books every semester. But you know, that doesn't stop me from learning and graduating. All i need to do is to borrow books from my friends and schoomates and have the lessons for the day photocopied. Or i go to the libraries. In some instances, my generous friends would let me borrow their books. Sometime last week, I had nothing to do and strolled outside the campus. The school has plenty of adjacent shops and it's also near the wet market. I was surprised to discover that my favorite spot before nearby the school for photocopying services is now one of the biggest printing companies in the city, somewhat similar to EcoQuest printing in Tennessee. When i come to think about it, had it not because of my perseverance. I woudn't have finished schooling then. See, if there's a will, there's a way.

i'm not your bookworm dudette

Others find pleasure in reading books. They would go to some tranquil places to read books and find it very relaxing. I'm never like that. I'm not a lover of books. At least not so much. I did some attempts but i can count with my fingers the number of books i actually finished reading from cover to cover. Reading is a very powerful hobby i believe. When you read, you acquire a certain degree of knowledge. Back in college, all my co-working students in the lab were all busy reading computer books. They made sure they make most of the time while inside the lab and no students are around. I, on the other hand was just busy editing my homepage. I wish i did learn more by reading more of programming languages books. Part of me regretted those lost times but a part of me don't because i found great joy in making homepages. But it's never too late, you know! I'm living in a city where beaches are just minutes away, i might as well spend my time reading a book in the beach one of these days. If you are business minded, I think these Dennis C Carey books at BN can be of your interest.

fun under the sun

Here's a collage that says it all...

need i say more?
Taken in Karancho Beach Resort (Lapulapu) and in Camotes Island, Cebu.

NorthAm Validation group outing

Since it was a non working holiday last Monday, my colleagues went to the beach for fun. It was also the very late graduation treat of Jayr. I will post photos next time.

company family day 2006

company family day 2006
Pacific Cebu Beach Resort
Mactan Islands, Philippines

missing Camotes

I really would like to go back to Camotes anytime... but time won't let me. I hope to get there again before this year ends. I could so much enjoy the clear waters and the serene nature.

The picture above was taken summer of 2006.

no outings yet?

True enough, never have too many beach outings lately but i sure have a lot of unposted photos here. I will post them later. Keep coming back!

viva cebu - tabogon

Tabogon Cebu

trip to Tabugon - continuation

In continuation to my previous entry - here are more pics from Madame Amy.



yummy food! ;)

trip to Tabugon

August 03 - Glorie and I went to Tabugon, one of the towns in North Cebu. We were to visit Madame Amy - finally we made it! We were supposed to go last year but we failed to do so. Our third time to meet Madame Amz (as well as our third time to meet Madame Phoebz, see previous entry) They both by the way are from France. It's nice that they get to visit Philippines often. :)

I told Glorie we'll meet at the North bus terminal at around 9:00am. She arrived first and decided to stay inside the bus already. I was on my way when she texted me that the bus was about to leave and that she got off because i wasn't there yet. When i arrived...

Glorie: nah nilarga na ang bus, ninaug na lang ko
Ako: (sakto gyud akong duda so nangutana ko) unsa nga bus imong gisakyan unta?
Glorie: Tabuelan!
Ako: Maau kay maabot gyud ta ug Tabugon ato! (Wahahaha!)

So, we took another bus, this time the correct one - bus via Borbon & Tabugon. It was about 3 hours bus ride. It turned out that, that Sunday was the wedding anniversary celebration of Madame Amy and her husband. :)

Amy & Glorie

Amy & Moi

us & Amy's family

grabee ka mga slim! in runs in the blood! :P
Alyssa (Amy's pretty daughter) is sooo slim, figure that of a model! :P


but of course, ang mga posing!


feel jud ni niya ang flowers kay terno sila! :D


daghan flowers ila ni Madame, nya naay buyug! :D


they also have a beach property
posing lang mi kay hadluk mi langoy kay medyo balud :(
We went back to Cebu in the evening because i had to work the next day, Monday (though it was a holiday).

To Madame Amz, thanks again for inviting us. We were glad that we finally made it. It was nice to see you and your family again :)

trip to Brazaville in Hinobaan Negros

Last July 25-27, Glorie and I, went to Hinobaan Negros Occidental to witness the 18th birthday party of Phoebe's daughter, Colleen. It was an invitation we can't afford to say no. Not my first time to go to Negros as i have been to Bacolod in 2004, but it's my first time to visit Brazaville. I sure can't miss the occasion, the beach and of course meeting Madame Phoebz and her family.

I took a leave from work on Friday (25th) since the party was on the 26th. Glorie and I met in the south bus terminal around 7:00am hoping to get on board the bus that will transfer us all the way to Hinobaan but we were told by the bus drivers that such trip is available only at 1:00am. We were suggested to just take the trip to Bato in Oslob and ride another bus from there.

abtik pa, padung pa man larga :)

samuka sige ug picture oi matug ko! :P

waiting for the bus in Tampi that's bound to Kabangkalan
So, here exactly is our route:

cebu south bus terminal--> bus ride to Bato Oslob (around 3-4 hours)
Bato Oslob --> fastcraft to Tampi (i think it's near Dumaguete? or Tanhay?) 20-minute ride, we're lucky the weather was perfect for sea trip
Tampi --> bus ride to Kabangkalan (waited for about an hour for the bus, too many passengers because they said it's Tanhay's fiesta), it's a 2-3 hours bus ride
Kabangkalan --> Hinobaan, yey almost there! lol! another 4-5 hours bus ride

We left Cebu City around 7:30am and arrived in Brazaville past 7:00pm. Probably a long trip but we couldn't care less. We were picked by Madame (pagkabongga sa driver ha) in the bus terminal. Then met her husband and kids for the first time in person. I'm mesmerized by Colleen! I'm overwhelmed how can this very 'tisay' girl speak the local dialect (Inilongga) so well.

moi

Glorie

gatambay2x sa bar (gasamuk2x) :P

pretty in blue
Phoebe & Colleen


with Colleen's cousins
ma-alaan pa ba ko nga teenager? lolz :D
On Saturday morning, Glorie and I had fun posing and playing in the sand. We hope we could be of help in the party preparations but i guess everything was already covered and planned by Madame Phoebz.









notice the painting & the 'lil umbrellas
Saturday evening, the much awaited party and thanksgiving celebration of Colleen... she looked gorgeous in her hawaiian outfit, sadly we failed to capture a photo :( Anyways, i'm sure it will be shared by Madame Phoebe when photos are available from the official photographer.



debutant and bro

debutant and the love of her life ;)

dad and daughter

with the uncles

dance number from the equally pretty cousins

Glorie and Colleen

cotillion dancers, nice costume eh

aguy! makonsyus ko mutupad kay arang ka teksi! :P
wala kaau mi pics ni Glorie with Madame kay busy entertain sa guests :)

party people with the live band!


gihangak sa tantung sinayaw, haha! :D
The party ended around 12:00mn. Finally went inside our room around 2:00am. Glorie and I didn't sleep because we're afraid we'll miss the bus at 5:00am. We went out of the gate at 4:00am and waited for the bus. 'Twas good that we didn't have to travel to get to the terminal 'coz it's still dark. It was really a pitty that we were not able to bid goodbye to Madame in person. Only her cousin knew that we were to leave the morning after.

The party was a great success with all those preparations and presentations - Madame Phoebe, the mother of the debutant, made sure the occasion will be cherished by all those that attended.

Again, to Madame Phoebe, thank you for inviting us. We truly enjoyed our stay. :) Hope to see you again soon...

Back to Cebu, we took the bus that will transport us all the way to Cebu south bus terminal. Instead of the fastcraft, we took the barge from Dumaguete to Liloan Oslob. (since apil man ug sakay ang bus, dili maigo sa fastcraft oi! hehe!) Daghana gyud namo ug palpak ni Glorie! Hapit mi nabiyaan sa bus pag lunch. May gani kay nakashagit pa mi ug nakahunung ang bus! Waahhh!


posing2x inside sa barge :P

larag ang ending, dah laag pa!!! :P
If you're in Negros and wants to have a relaxing vacation, check out Brazaville Beach in Hinobaan!

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