Maître Truffle

Love this praline chocolate from Belgium. To me this are true meaning of "life is like a box of chocolate you'll never know what you will get". Maître Truffle chocolate flavors include cherry, coffee, hazelnut among others. 

I got this from our office cafeteria last Valentine's day as a treat for myself since no one will give me, hehehe.

Winter Halo

Last night almost all the post in Facebook wast how lovely the moon was. Curious I look out in the window, it was a little bit late so moon was not visible through window.  I was already in bed so I was lazy to go out to see the moon but one post said its a phenomenon so I dragged myself outside in the cold and check out the moon. At first I said what's the difference it's the same moon I see. Then I try to widen my vision and then I saw what was everybody's talking about. There's a big ring sorrounding the moon, it looks like an alien spaceship at the top of the moon! Akala ko alien invasion na parang sa mga pelikula. Hahaha!

Winter Halo or moon ring occurs when ice crystals in the clouds  or atmosphere are reflected.



Here's the picture I got from Wikipedia

Welcome 2014!!!

Yey it's the new year and i'm posting again after almost a year since my last post. 2013 have its Ups and Downs (particularly towards the end of the year--but hey let's move forward!). As for me it was a year of retail therapy (both fash--ioon and gadgets), deepening new friendships, and the most memorable was I finally received my diploma on Graduate Studies. Ten years in the making--finished my coursework on time but the thesis really dragged my completion but finally after 5 years of writing and revisions my professors finally approved it.

Despite the disaster that shook the country (earthquake in Bohol and super typhoon in Leyte) I hope 2014 will bring us good luck, joy and happiness.

To start the year, let me share the book by Noreen Capili, Parang Kayo Pero Hindi. It is a collection of short stories detailing complications of pseudo relationships. I think a lot of people can relate with the different scenarios or stories in this compilation. According to the author, the entries were based on true-stories but were altered to protect people involved and to enhanced the creative writing. You can also visit Capili's blog. The book is very popular (and sold-out), as of this writing the book will be on its 3rd printing, when in fact it was just launched last September 2013.

And to end the post, will like to share the photo of Granda's Special Sansrival. One of the best sansrival I've tasted and I gave them as a Christmas gift. ( you will never go wrong with food!)

Urban Decay Naked

Finally another cross in my checklist. It's been 2 years since I first heard about Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette collection. Last year in Singapore I planned to buy this in Sephora but it was around SG$88 and I have to choose between this and Urban Decay eye primer potion. I decide to choose the latter because my money is not enough and I still have a lot of things to buy then. This time I found an online seller (stuffinstyle and yes its authentic) and her price is not far from the Sephora price, I got it for US$65.

Camiguin 2012

As promise to discover the islands of the Philippines (it's more fun in the Phililippines), our yearly getaway drive us to Camiguin.

3 August, Manila to Cagayan de Oro via Cebu Pacific. Fearing the rainy weather in Manila, we landed to a good and sunshiny weather in Mindanao. 

 

Statue of Divine Mercy in El Salvador outside Cagayan de Oro City

Arriving around past 8am in CDO, we still have time to go around the city before going to the terminal shuttling us to Camiguin, which is around 12.30nn. The van driver, Mang Jojo, brought us to the Statue of Divine Mercy, a 50ft tall statue of Jesus Christ 

 

Mambajao Town Hall and Municipal Library

Around 7pm we reached the island of Camiguin. At the port, we were asked to stepped down from the shuttle van and go to the "foot bath" (you will just step on a wet rug). They say stepping on the rug you will come back to Camiguin again.

 Grilled Malasugui (Marlin) at Sto. Nino Cold Spring 

You can have lunch in Sto. Nino Cold Spring, there are people who can cooked for you. For us we had 1 kilo of malasugui, grilled and sinigang. 

Katibawasan Falls in Camiguin

250 feet high. Entrance is 30 pesos

Motorella, the daily transportation in Camiguin

Going around town you can ride the Motorella, a jeepney like commuter vehicle, 8 pesos/person. FYI, there is no nightlife in Camiguin, so staying late in town center is not advisable if you don't have your own car. Motorella are only visible until 8.30pm on weeknights, earlier in weekdays. Second option at night is the habal-habal (sigle motorcycle)

Old Catarman Church Ruins

Sunken Cemetery

Camiguin Island

Old houses along J.P. Rizal St. in Mambajao

Kuya Dale, our vios driver, said this house was used as hospital in the movie "Ikaw lamang ang Mamahalin" (starring Jomari Yllana and Gelli de Belen, which made Camiguin more famous)

Near the Mambajao Public Market

Rotonda near Mambajao Public Market

White Island, Camiguin

Vjandep Parola

There are few restaurants in Mambajao but townsfolk often goes to Vjandep parola restaurant. Try their mango shake!

How to get there:

Manila to Cagayan de Oro City via Cebu Pacific or PAL

from CDO, go to Agora Bus Terminal, either ride the bus going to Butuan. Get off at Balingoan Port and ride the ferry going to Camiguin

Or find the shuttle van that goes directly to Camiguin (stop at Mambajao town--contact Vjandep Pastel--I recommend this, it's hassle free)

Where to stay:

You can stay in town center in Mambajao or beach area near White Island

ala eh slow notes talaga!

it's been a year since i last wrote here. tamad talaga but i really wanted my own blog sans my identity. gusto sikat pero living in anonymity. Hehehe crazy me!

my officemates and i went to SG last March to visit some archival institutions. Though this was my 3rd time in the country I Was stressed-out because i did most of the preparations, siempre one wrong move can result into a "que horror" moment. eh i'm  the kind of person na feeling ko laging may palpak in everything i do. in short i don't trust  myself. but things turned out ok and we were able to returned home safely (and learned lot of new ideas).

tsismis for Kapuso star

My sister had quite bugging me on the article she read, where Aljur Abrenica was asked who is his first's. Aljur's clues include older woman, near Cebu, it's the girl's first. Based on these clues, I deducted its Rich Asuncion, his Starstuck co-alumna. Though Aljur is always paired and love-teamed to Kris Bernal , it was reported Rich is his secret gf and Rich is from Bohol (near Cebu) and a year older to ALjur (older woman). Besides Aljur's ideal woman is matangkad, beauty titlist, and morena.

Ate, Go figure!

PS.
Aljur is currently linked to Kylie Padilla