Surge of Truth

In this world and in this lifetime...


You're the most selfish person I know.





And I love you the most.

Spontaneous Trip to Davao

Woke up one morning finding a text message from Poma, confirming if indeed 21 Aug was declared as a holiday. I answered in the affirmative. In response, he asked if I’ve ever been to Davao. I said ‘no’. Before the day ended, plans were ready na. In less than 2 weeks, we were off to Davao!

It was my first time to go to Mindanao, and Davao was not the Mindanao that I imagined. Had so much fun in Pearl Farm! I was amazed that it wasn’t too packed considering na holiday ha. And clap clap to both of us for deciding to lounge sa Malipano Island (just across) than staying the entire time sa resort. We had the island to ourselves. Az in.

At any rate, did not achieve that golden tan. Kerri lang because I can’t be too negra. May Guimaras pa for the following week divs.

After Pearl Farm, we spent time with Poma’s family visiting animals (yes, animals, eeeek!). We went to Crocodile Park and Philippine Eagle Sanctuary. Take note, I am so not a fan of animals. But of course, I had to control my screaming extravagannnzzza! Kakahiya din with Poma’s nieces if I don’t join sa pic-taking with animals. Talo pa ako ng mga bata! Well, it was very much of a challenge, and hey, I survived!! Haha.

One of the best things in Davao is probably food. As in. We’ve had loads and loads of tuna sashimi, kilawin and pomelo salad. Love love love! We also tried the durian coffee (with durian bits). Interesting, but I can’t say I enjoyed. Not a fruit fan…especially not of durian. Haha.

Enjoyed Davao! Much love to Tita Ning, Ate Istin, Kuya Eric, Cassie and Marie for making sure we had a fun trip!

xcess: I just really find it weird that we were there during the Kadayawan Festival, but parang hindi ko naexperience this Festival.

Itchyfeet

Been sick and restless these past few days. Losing focus due to lack of travel plans for the month of September.


I need to get out of Manila soon. Eeeeeek.


Meanwhile, will do something about blog backlog (aka Davao and Guimaras back to back getaway).




I so can't wait for October.

Tamporurout!

I know it's not that obvious... but truth is I'm a very matampuhin person. Anyways, what's my point? My pagtatampo (borne out of jealousy) gave birth to a very touching series of acts from my Momsy. Super touched!!


One morning, when i couldn't take it anymore, i texted her saying that I got so hurt by the stuff that i discovered. She never stopped sending me messages, explaining her side and asking me not to be tampo anymore. The naughty naughty matampuhin gelay that i am just gave out masungit replies.


Aba, after less than a week...i was surprised to find out that she actually composed an entry about me in her blog, hoping that this will pacify me (hahaha!). It was sort of like a published letter of apology. Eeeeek. kaloka. Click on the link to view momsy's entry.



That would have been enough, really!! But momsy was unstoppable. She had another surprise for me. One aternoon, our office receptionist told me that a package came in for me via LBC that morning. Momsy just really had to seal her panunuyo series with a funky funky gift! Loves it momsy!!!

YOU ARE OH SO FORGIVEN, MOMSY!!
Thanks a bunch, and love you to bits! :)

Love, Matutrina1

I need a new wedding song!

Nope, not getting married soon. It's just that ever since 'forever' came out, i already decided na yan na ang wedding song but of course mabagal version. As in. I even asked Maj to help me get the choir na gusto ko for the wedding. eeeeek. Well, yan ang supposed to be wedding song until my sister showed this vid to me.





hay. hay. now i need to find a new wedding song. and a prospective groom.


:-)

Cebuana Lhuiller with Lolaleuches

Just came back from fun fun fun Cebu yesterday! Wheeee still can't get over the shebang.

thanks to Alexie Tiu for the bonnga pic!
(note: Poma was part of the trip...Alexie just forgot to include his name. hihihi)

The lolaleuches have been planning to go on a trip together this year. Since hindi natuloy ang holy week getaway....Cebu it is!! Went island hopping, bar hopping, attended Globe's One Youth headshot clinic to have our headshots taken and of course enjoyed the yummy food that Cebu had to offer. Shetttt kelangan bumalik!!!


Will post pictures once the lolaleuches have uploaded everything!


Many thanks again to Rocky and the Robins family for the warm welcome! mwah mwah! I had a great first time in uveccch!!!

wheeee!!!

I can't concentrate on work right now. As in I can't focus because of 4 things.


1. Cebu Trip

It'll be my first time to visit so I'm super excited na. Many thanks to Rocky for inviting!



2. Sims 3

I received an sms from Patbau last week saying she got Sims3 for me! eeeeeeeek!!! Trinagar and I got so addicted to the Sims during law school years. As in deadma wag na matulog! I'm excited and scared. Siraan na ba to ng career?!



3. Upcoming Trips

I have one for august and one for november. I'm not sure if october plans will push through. but anyways...planning and planning..and planning. never ends. i love it! I want to travel forever eeeeeek!



4. Moving Out

I think I'll finally do it!!! sigh and yay! *fingers crossed*




back to work!!

Vietnam (in bullets)

And so I went to Vietnam (Saigon-Nha Trang-Mui Ne) for a post-birthday vacay with travel buddies Poma and Alecz. Here’s what I have to say:

1. Saigon is quite a shock at the beginning. It’s like one big Maynila (binondo, monumento, quiapo). Award sa dami ng rotonda. But it grows on you especially as it changes its face at night. Parang nagiging sosh pagsapit ng dilim.

2. I was a millionaire in Vietnam.

3. Sinh Café is a savior when it comes to tours. As in just go to their office (161 Pham Ngu Lao, Dist 1, HCMC)and you can book your tours/bus tickets na.

4. I almost lost my sanity inside the Cu Chi tunnel!! Mega dilim and death by claustrophobia! It was an experience, nevertheless.

5. I so loved the food. There’s blandness that translates to love. Hahaha. Well I’m a fan of bland.

6. First time to ride a sleeper train. Hard sleepers are not so bad except we had to ride with strangers.

7. Restlessness to the nth during our 8-hour train ride to Nha Trang. As in nagigising ako every hour!! Good thing we decided to simply take a domestic flight from Nha Trang to Saigon.

8. Nha Trang is so not the boracay of Vietnam. It’s more of Galera with a hint of Roxas Boulevard-ness. I don’t really recommend Nha Trang if you wanna beach yourself to death in Vietnam. Go to Mui Ne if that’s the case. Or stay in the Phils na lang. Boracay Island is the best pa rin!

9. Despite the fact that I was not feeling well Saturday night, I super enjoyed our Saigon bar hopping experience. Good company!

10. Bars in Saigon close early as compared to Manila ones. Wag ka umasa ng gimik until 4ish onwards. By midnight…ready to pack up na the gimik people.

11. If you get too drunk in Saigon Saturday night and you have an early morning bus ride to Mui Ne the following day..you can always sleep during the 5-hour bus ride.

12. Mui Ne is peace. More of bora if not for the absence of mga nagtitinda ng kung anik anik whatever. As in I enjoyed!!! It was kinda like my Bohol experience.

13. Big waves can be fun. And tiring. Haha.

14. Red Sand Dunes sledding is fun fun fun. Pero hindi masarap makakain ng lupa. Pwe!

15. If pressed for time, you can always buy pasalubong in supermarkets. :P

16. I loved their version of patis. I had to bring home a bottle!!

17. Will be back in Vietnam. To the northern part next time!!

18. Much love to Julio Malantic for all the kindness (and overflowing patience)!!

19. If you find yourself in Saigon, Nha Trang or Mui Ne, visit:

SAIGON

QBar- dungeon-ish bar! So I don’t get why most guests preferred to stay in the outside part of the bar.

Opera House, 7 Cong Truong Lam Son, District 1, Saigon.

Bounce- this is kinda like version of Embassy Cuisine, I think. Nice but weird lang the mix of the crowd. Parang all ages. Ganyan.

39 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, Saigon

Warda – chill chill place to drink and shisha yourself to death.

71/7 Mac Thi Buoi St, Ho Chi Minh City

Quan An Ngon- this is the best for me! Super loved the food: Lotus Salad; spring rolls; sweet and sour pork chever;etc.

138 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Dist. 1

Lac Thai- super delish Thai food and nice ambiance. Really loved the catfish salad.

Nguyen Van Chiem Street, District 1, HCMC

NHA TRANG

Louisiane Brew house- magsawa ka sa beer! Go variety!

Lot 29, Tran Phu

Pho Cali- cheapest meal we had in Vietnam, I think! And sarap!

7G Ð Hung Vuong, town centre

MUI NE

Golden Sand Saloon Resort- for seafood monsters! Oh, and Saigon beer is cheap.
81BIS Nguyen Dinh Chieu

Guava—for the gigantic yummy burger!!
53 Nguyen Dinh Chieu