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By admin, February 7, 2012 12:23 pm

Earthquake with an almost 7 magnitude hit central Philippines yesterday.  It rippled to coastal places in Mindanao too that the only thing I could think as after math would be a tsunami.  It was the first earthquake I experience that I really ran out of the building. Probably the number reason is that I am working in a building with 5 more floors above me.  I really feel dizzy afterwards and also I was so scared.

I was scared and I have wild imaginations yet I am praying that all will just be well this year so that all my travel plans can be materialized.  Yes these calamities happening are signs of the times and He is coming soon, yet we still have to go on living our lives to the fullest while waiting.  There is one more promotion that I saw lately – the turkey holidays deal that looks nice to grab.  I wish I have so much money to make these trips.    But to those who can afford, they should check out deal checker to grab the latest promo.

I dream that one day, I can hop on one of the Mediterranean cruises.  It is just all wishing for now but somehow one day in the future they will become real.

This is a multi-view card from Turkey (Kusadasi) and my collection of postcards inspire me to place Turkey in one of my top 10 destinations of the countries in the world I want to visit.

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By admin, February 7, 2012 12:07 pm

I picked the picture that appeals to be best at the moment and this is what I clicked:

And the result is:

You are dreamy, peaceful, and young at heart.
Optimistic and caring, you tend to see the best in people.
You tend to be always smiling – and making others smile.

You are shy and intelligent… and a very hard worker.
You’re also funny, but many people don’t see your funny side.
Your subtle dry humor leaves your close friends in stitches.

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By admin, February 7, 2012 11:15 am

A friend is home from the US.  It’s her first after 20 years.  While preparing for her trip, she exclaims that so much has changed in the Philippines and looks forward to seeing the vivid changes of places.  One thing I was worried about was the heat.  Temperature is abnormally high these days compared to the time when she was still a a teen-ager.  Now that her age has increased plus the load of weight she had on, I am sure it would take a lot of effort on her side to adjust.  So I told her that I will be asking some friends if they knew of any rent-a-car agencies who can provide rent car services just like the US.  She told me it is so easy to find that in the US because one can just search for car hire usa in google pages and in just a click, list of companies are there.

I told her that do not expect too much excellent improvement of things because her home country is still far behind in service improvements compared to her adoptive country.  And that made her sigh with understanding.  She is now here and of course has hired a van that takes her to several places in Mindanao. She will be here for two weeks to cover some trips to Davao, General Santos, and Zamboanga City after spending three days in Iligan City, the one she proudly calls, her hometown.

Traveling around Mindanao in a private transportation is more convenient than taking a bus.  It allows you to go by your own pace.  You can stop anytime you want to and run all the way to your next destination.  It’s more fun actually.  I’ve tried a road trip all the way from Iligan to General Santos city via North Cotabato and from Iligan City to Zamboanga City.

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By admin, January 30, 2012 12:45 pm

I have a big family but most of the time “my family” comprises me and my daughter.   With a meager salary, I can’t bring my whole family on a vacation abroad at one time.  So if time and money allows, and I can find some cheap holidays deals, then I want my daughter and I to fly in some Southeast Asian country for a holiday.  If  I have more, then my sis and her son can also tag along.

Cebu Pacific allows me to make trips to nearby countries and even will allow me to tour major destinations of the Philippines.  All I need is time.  I am only allowed 2 offical leaves for the whole year, so that discourages me to grab sale tickets every time it is on.

This year, am off to Vietnam and Malaysia and that is enough for now. With these two trips, I also hope I can managed a side trip to Puerto Galera.

Planning the trip makes me excited and wanted the time to come by faster than it should be.  Planning is very important for one to have a very memorable trip.  I will be travelling with my friends to Vietnam so for sure it’s going to be real exciting.   I cannot say that we are already 100% ready to take the trip.  There are still several important things to do before heading out to Ho Chi Minh and number one of that is save more money so that visiting Ben Thanh Market will not be a disappointment.  Thanks to cheap ticket deals because we can have more pesos to be add up to our allowances.

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By admin, January 29, 2012 7:17 pm

My daughter have guitar and I do not like using it because it is hers.  So personally, I am saving up to buy my own guitar and hopefully when there is enough extra, I will also buy a guitar stand. There are sale guitar stands online but I can’t buy now since I still don’t have the guitar. What to do with a stand when I do not have the thing to be placed in the stand. Right? I also asked my daughter if she is interested if I will buy one for her, she said, not for now as she is majoring her piano lessons. She said, maybe next time.

This is a good pick for now as it is priced at $7 from the original price of $24.

That is one thing I like about my daughter.  Most of the times, she understands what is the priority and what’s not and then understand really if I got no budget for what she wants me to purchase for her.

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By admin, January 29, 2012 7:10 pm

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By admin, January 27, 2012 2:52 pm

I just finished reading the newspaper and I was attracted to the sale advertisement of SM Homeworld – 4 pc. bedroom set le for a sale prize of  @ php 19K+.  That includes a queen size bed, bedside drawer, 3 door closet with 2 drawers, and a dresser with mirror and open shelves and cabinet and drawer.

If my current bedroom is just big enough to accommodate such furniture, then I will really find means to purchase this set. As of now my bedroom is not as neat and organize as it should be.  The only space that is unusable because of height is the top of the cabinet.  It is so high that I need to use a high stool just like medical step stools for safe climbing and reaching.  But I need a higher one, at least 3 steps up.   It would be a hassle if I am going to put up something there that I need to check out every once in awhile, so as of now that part is bare and all my other stuff are on 2 sides of my bedroom.

It is really hard to stay in a small house especially for those who are used to big houses or apartments. But to me, this is better than nothing else. This is better than those who lost their homes to the big flood last month. I am still thankful that we have a roof on our head to protect us from the sunshine and the rain, day and night.

Homeworld Sale! Better luck to me next time.

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By admin, January 23, 2012 6:16 pm

I really have to check out the dictionary on what is Pergola.  And when I saw the meaning and the photo, I laughed at myself for why I am not able to know the exact word for this wonderful addition to a cozy backyard.  I have visited one of my well to do friend’s home and they got a regular size Pergola at the side of their home, in their garden with a little pond. Such a picturesque view from the inside as the side wall was made of glass. It was real nature paint one can witness daily as they leisurely dine in their dining hall.

A friend of mine is going to get married soon in California and I my eyes went wide when I saw that Pergola is in their wish list. Yeah, they are moving into their new home right after the honeymoon, and they want their new home very comfortable for both of them. They want their home a place they would love to come home to every day and a place they want to stay even on long holidays.

Both are romantic individuals and I can just imagine how they gonna decorate their pergola and what they gonna do there some of their quiet evenings.  I can imagine too that they gonna entertain some friends on that spot for a barbecue during the summer days.   Even though I want to make their wishes come true, I cannot give them this wish because it just way too expensive for me.  But of course, I am sending them something different – also something special for a newly wed couple.