Hike
June 28, 2008
When: October 13, 2005
Where: Pangalusian Island
El Nido was the 11th pit stop of the Season Five of Amazing Race. Climbing to the view deck of Pangalusian Island felt like being part of Amazing Race, not because the race around the world for a million dollars was held here, but because it really required a lot of endurance.
The hike to the view deck took 30 minutes. I never was a sporty person, so it really felt great when I came in second at the “pit stop”.
Climbing to the top was really tiring, yet it was really worth it. The view from the deck is astonishing. It gave one a fascinating view of the other islands of El Nido in Bacuit Bay. Despite the heat of the sun and the sweat beads on my face, I didn’t want to go down. It’s just one of those moments wherein I just praise God for the wonderful and beautiful world that He created.
Pangalusian Island
June 25, 2008
When: October 13, 2008
Where: Pangalusian Island, El Nido
This is one of the 45 islands and islets of El Nido. It has one of the widest stretch of powdery white beaches in El Nido, which is very ideal for sun bathing, sunset viewing, and other beach activities.
It’s one of the most beautiful beach I had ever seen. Well, the most beautiful beaches that I had seen are all in El Nido.
It’s places like this that makes me thank God that I live in the Philippines.
Snake Island
June 20, 2008
When: October 12, 2005
Where: Vigan Island (Snake Island), El Nido, Palawan
Vigan Island is also known as Snake Island because of the white sandstrip that looks like a lake. the snake-like strip is more visible during low-tide. You’ll appreciate the view better if you go up the hill to the island’s view deck. There are a lot of starfishes on the sides of the strip.
It’s just a small island and yet it has something to boast about.
This Is A Flytrap
June 13, 2008
When: October 12, 2005
Where: Snake Island, El Nido, Palawan
I was so amused to see this plant. It was my first time to see a flytrap.
I wonder how a fly feels when it gets attracted by one of this green things and then once it’s inside it’ll realize that it can’t go out and it’ll just be digested by the enzymes from the plant. Now, that’s not amusing anymore. I guess it feels the same way when I’m trapped in a sticky situation.
Cudugnon Cave
June 6, 2008
When: October 12, 2005
Where: El Nido, Palawan
This is the first time that I went inside a cave. It wasn’t easy to get inside because the entrance was so narrow. There was a special and detailed process of going inside this cave. You have to do it slowly or you’ll end up like me who had some bruises and cuts.
Sometimes, life is that way, you have to take it slowly if you don’t want to get hurt.
Lodging In Lagen
June 5, 2008
When: October 12-14, 2005
Where: Lagen Island Resort, El Nido, Palawan
I never thought that for once in my life I’d be thankful that there were no network signals, no Internet connection and no television and radio. I am a city girl and I will always love the city and the technology it offers, but El Nido made me feel so blessed that God gave me a country having such a beautiful place. El Nido spelled rest and escape for me. Lagen Island Resort was situated in a lush forest, in front of the beach. How much lovelier can a place get?
We were in a beach front cottage. We didn’t have windows because what we had were glass doors separating the room from the veranda. Our cottage was facing the sea. Every morning we were greeted by the glorious view of the ocean meeting the sky and every afternoon the sun bids farewell as it kisses the sea.
I love lodging in Lagen.
Going Back
When: July 20, 2005
Where: Station One, Boracay
It was the last day of the media trip in Boracay. We were a few hours away from coming back to Manila. Back to work, back to reality.
Sometimes I tend to escape and hide from some of the realities of life. But I really need to get back to reality and face problems because they won’t disappear if I just try to escape…
Pictures You Don’t Like And How Short Life Is
When: July 19, 2005
Where: Butterfly Farm, Fairways & Bluewater, Boracay
I don’t like this picture because I’m hardly smiling. It was too freaking hot that day, and I came from walking alone along the three stations of Boracay. Yes, alone. Jane went to Mandala Spa that day so I went around on my own. It’s fine with me anyway.
But I like the place. I like the butterflies. It’s a pity that some of them have a really short life span. I was told about this one beautiful type of butterfly that has to wait for weeks inside a pupa, but when it finally becomes this butterfly with a lovely color it only has four days to live, four days to show it’s beauty, four days to enjoy it’s adulthood. How sad… Life is short. We should make the most out of it.
Dining In Bora
When: July 17, 2005
Where: Regency Boracay
I’m not really adventurous in eating. I rarelty try new dishes and types of food, but being a reporter in What’s On and Expat exposed me to different types of cuisine.
I’m not a fan of seafood, but when I went to Bora I really enjoyed it. I learned how to eat shellfishes and to enjoy other kinds of fish other than milkfish.
I also tried drinks that are new to me.
I guess I really have to be thrown to other places so that I would try out new things.
Fairways And Bluewater
When: July 17, 2005
Where: Fairways & Bluewater, Boracay
Fairways & Bluewater is located in Newcoast, Balabag, Boracay Island. It’s far from the stations of Bora. What it boasts of is that it has a golf course.
Jane and I stayed here during the media invitational by Johnny Litton’s PR company.
It’s so peaceful in Fairways. It has its own beach. No vendors will approach you and offer pearls or whatnots. And t’s far from the party crowd of Bora.
Museum
When: July 17, 2005
Where: Seawind Museum
A museum contains stories of people. Each artifact has a story to tell.
I have my own stories to tell. Some people listen, only a few remembers, fewer care.
Beach
When: July 18, 2005
Where: Station One, Boracay
I like going to the beach just for the scenery and the change in environment.
I don’t know how to swim and I don’t think I’ll ever learn.
Ilocana
When: April 23, 2005
Where: Malvu Beach, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
Both my parents hail from Ilocos Sur. My dad is from Santa Maria, while my mom is from Narvacan. I don’t go much to the province because it’s a very long ride, eight hours by bus.
I understand the dialect, but hey, just don’t ask me to speak it.
Boracay
When: July 17, 2005
Where: Boracay
This was shot during the Johnny Litton media invitation to Boracay. I was a writer/reporter for What’s On And Expat Newspaper for five months and this was one of my assignments.
This was my second time to go to Boracay.
Matanglawin
When: April 3, 2005
Where: San Pablo, Laguna
Ang Matanglawin ay ang opisyal na Filipinong pahayagan ng Pamantasan ng Ateneo De Manila. Naging kasapi ako ng pahayagang ito ng dalawang taon at kabilang ako sa mga tagalapat (layout artist).
Pagpapakahulugan sa Pangalan
Mapanuri (‘mata’)
• Metikulosong pagbibigay-tuon sa mga detalye, datos at kataga
• Kritikal na pagsusuri sa mga detalye at kabuuang konteksto
Nagbibigay-liwanag (‘tanglaw’)
• Ipinaliliwanag ang hindi agarang nauunawaan ng ordinaryong mambabasa
• Nagbibigay ng bagong pananaw
Marahas (‘lawin’)
• Walang inuurungan, bagaman nananatili sa etikong pamamahayag
• Matikas ang pagkakakapit sa naitatag nang pagkakaisa sa mga marhinalisado
• Walang kinakampihan, liban na lamang ang ordinaryong Pilipino, lalo na silang marhinalisado
http://matanglawin.org
Yearbook
When: Fourth Year College
Where: Ateneo De Manila College
These are the photos that I chose to be placed on my yearbook page. I like the contrast of the two, how big my smile was on the formal picture and how serene my look is on the "creative" shot. This shows my different sides. Like I always say in my profile pages in any site, I’m a little bit of everything and nothing of anything.
Adik Sa Papel
When: Fourth Year College
Where: Ateneo De Manila University
For: Yearbook Creative Pic
I collect paper.
I collect stationeries.
I like books.
I make scrapbooks.
I love to write.
The things I like are connected to paper.
Graduation
When: March 19, 2005
Where: Ateneo De Manila University
Graduation for me meant two things, hello and goodbye. Hello to a new phase in life, hello to the real world, hello to working. Goodbye to studying, goodbye to a lot of people, including Sean.
One Burgundy Plaza
When: College Years
Where: One Burgundy Plaza, Katipunan Ave.
16M and 15K had been my home during my college years…
UPD
When: College Years
Where: University Of The Philippines, Diliman
I had a choice between studying in UP Diliman or studying in Ateneo De Manila. I ended up choosing to study in Ateneo. Sean studied in UPD. I have no regrets in the choice I made.
