Up, up and away!
I asked Mom to watch Superman with me at the IMAX theater and promised to pay for it so she'll surely say yes. :)
Anyway, we went to the IMAX theater this afternoon. Lo and behold! All seats for today, tomorrow and Sunday are sold out. O_o;; So we just got reserved tickets for Tuesday. *sigh* Oh well, I guess Superman is worth waiting for... I want to watch him in 3D! <3
In other news, I completely forgot to swoon over the cute Japanese guy who came to give a lecture last Monday. He looks really young but one of the professors said he'll be getting a PhD in 8 months. Waahh! So cool! He has a sweet baby face... but I forgot his name. T_T
He's from Yamaguchi University. I even checked out their website, hehe.. I hope I'll be able to see him again. ^_~
Bleh... I can't believe IMAX is so expensive! I shelled out a lot of moolah for the Superman movie... ;_;
Friday, June 30, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Treated like royalty...
When we went to Taal View Heights last weekend, everyone treated us like royalty. Kuya Butch told the helpers that we're visitors of Sir RJ Ledesma (the owner). It felt so good to have people waiting for your every whim. XD
But we didn't act like spoiled rich kids. We never forgot to say please and thank you. ;)
Kuya Butch picked us around 8am from Netopia infront of Dusit Hotel and then we parked for a while at the Equitable PCI Bank - Pasay Road Branch while we waited for Chrissa to arrive. She finally came at 8:32am and off we went. We were so noisy inside the SUV, we can't help it... we were all excited! :D
We stopped when we got near Taal Lake because the view was so pretty from the roadside so we went out to take videos and pictures. After that we went to Taal Yacht Club to get more clips and photos. Then we went to Taal View Heights.
When we got there, we were brought to the view deck where you can see the whole Taal Volcano and the scenery was breathtaking. We rested a bit and drank some coconut juice (straight from the coconuts). Then we went back to the SUV to go to our rooms. Kuya Butch pointed to us the location of the restaurant, badminton court, horseback riding place and our rooms. And then he said we have our own private pool. My eyes were ready to pop out when I saw the pool! It was beautiful and clean! Wow! How lucky can we get?
We decided to have lunch when we got settled. We didn't have to pay for any meal because it was part of the prize. Lunch was delish! Ms. Irene was our waitress and she was so nice. I was delighted to have Halo-halo for dessert. Hehe.. We rested for a bit after lunch then we played badminton. Nyaha.. Chrissa and I won when we played against Ivy and Nikki. :p
Then Ivy and Phin played some more while Nikki and Chrissa went swimming. I got my wallet and went back to the badminton court in case Ivy and Phin needed to buy drinks, but it so happened that the water was free so I went back and changed into my swimsuit. But I didn't go out until around 4:30pm, I rested inside the room until I felt like swimming. I swam until 6pm and then rested on the lounge chairs beside the pool while Phin and I waited for the bathrooms to be free. We were able to teach Phin some basics in swimming. Yay!
We wondered if we could get snacks because it wasn't in the itinerary, but it turns out we could have had snacks that afternoon. Oh well... we ordered our midnight snacks while were were having dinner and we took it to our rooms. We played cards outside for a while but it started to drizzle so we went to our rooms and played there. When the light rain stopped and we got bored of playing cards we went outside and talked until we were sleepy. We all slept in one room (even though there were two rooms).
I woke up around 4am because my feet were cold and I wore my socks and went back to sleep. Then I woke up again when Chrissa asked us to go jogging. I got up, brushed my teeth, put on my rubber shoes and went outside to stretch. Chrissa was so perky while Nikki and I tried to keep up with her. We jogged around and saw some houses. There were uphill and downhill roads, while Nikki and I were struggling to jog Chrissa kept cheering us. Then after one round we went back to our rooms. Phin was wide awake when we got back but Ivy was still covered with a blanket and refused to get up... until we said we were having breakfast.
Breakfast was good. Mmmm... :9 Then we went back, braided our hair - but my hair can't be braided because it's too fine and smooth. Ivy and Phin gave up after trying it over and over. Then we made silly videos in night shot mode. Haha! XD
We went horseback riding when the rain stopped. My first horse was 1 and I was so scared of falling off that I held onto the handle for dear life. I got the hang of it after a while. Then we had lunch and Ivy, Phin and I went back to the horses and tried it again. It was so much fun! I want to learn how to ride a horse by myself! ;) The horses were tame and I liked how smooth their hair was. Pretty horsies... :D
We played billiards with Chrissa and Nikki after our horse ride. Around 2pm we asked Ms. Shirley that we'll go home around 4pm. Then we packed our things and Kuya Butch drove us back to Manila.
I felt really sad leaving that place. It's nice to feel pampered once in a while. ;)
When we went to Taal View Heights last weekend, everyone treated us like royalty. Kuya Butch told the helpers that we're visitors of Sir RJ Ledesma (the owner). It felt so good to have people waiting for your every whim. XD
But we didn't act like spoiled rich kids. We never forgot to say please and thank you. ;)
Kuya Butch picked us around 8am from Netopia infront of Dusit Hotel and then we parked for a while at the Equitable PCI Bank - Pasay Road Branch while we waited for Chrissa to arrive. She finally came at 8:32am and off we went. We were so noisy inside the SUV, we can't help it... we were all excited! :D
We stopped when we got near Taal Lake because the view was so pretty from the roadside so we went out to take videos and pictures. After that we went to Taal Yacht Club to get more clips and photos. Then we went to Taal View Heights.
When we got there, we were brought to the view deck where you can see the whole Taal Volcano and the scenery was breathtaking. We rested a bit and drank some coconut juice (straight from the coconuts). Then we went back to the SUV to go to our rooms. Kuya Butch pointed to us the location of the restaurant, badminton court, horseback riding place and our rooms. And then he said we have our own private pool. My eyes were ready to pop out when I saw the pool! It was beautiful and clean! Wow! How lucky can we get?
We decided to have lunch when we got settled. We didn't have to pay for any meal because it was part of the prize. Lunch was delish! Ms. Irene was our waitress and she was so nice. I was delighted to have Halo-halo for dessert. Hehe.. We rested for a bit after lunch then we played badminton. Nyaha.. Chrissa and I won when we played against Ivy and Nikki. :p
Then Ivy and Phin played some more while Nikki and Chrissa went swimming. I got my wallet and went back to the badminton court in case Ivy and Phin needed to buy drinks, but it so happened that the water was free so I went back and changed into my swimsuit. But I didn't go out until around 4:30pm, I rested inside the room until I felt like swimming. I swam until 6pm and then rested on the lounge chairs beside the pool while Phin and I waited for the bathrooms to be free. We were able to teach Phin some basics in swimming. Yay!
We wondered if we could get snacks because it wasn't in the itinerary, but it turns out we could have had snacks that afternoon. Oh well... we ordered our midnight snacks while were were having dinner and we took it to our rooms. We played cards outside for a while but it started to drizzle so we went to our rooms and played there. When the light rain stopped and we got bored of playing cards we went outside and talked until we were sleepy. We all slept in one room (even though there were two rooms).
I woke up around 4am because my feet were cold and I wore my socks and went back to sleep. Then I woke up again when Chrissa asked us to go jogging. I got up, brushed my teeth, put on my rubber shoes and went outside to stretch. Chrissa was so perky while Nikki and I tried to keep up with her. We jogged around and saw some houses. There were uphill and downhill roads, while Nikki and I were struggling to jog Chrissa kept cheering us. Then after one round we went back to our rooms. Phin was wide awake when we got back but Ivy was still covered with a blanket and refused to get up... until we said we were having breakfast.
Breakfast was good. Mmmm... :9 Then we went back, braided our hair - but my hair can't be braided because it's too fine and smooth. Ivy and Phin gave up after trying it over and over. Then we made silly videos in night shot mode. Haha! XD
We went horseback riding when the rain stopped. My first horse was 1 and I was so scared of falling off that I held onto the handle for dear life. I got the hang of it after a while. Then we had lunch and Ivy, Phin and I went back to the horses and tried it again. It was so much fun! I want to learn how to ride a horse by myself! ;) The horses were tame and I liked how smooth their hair was. Pretty horsies... :D
We played billiards with Chrissa and Nikki after our horse ride. Around 2pm we asked Ms. Shirley that we'll go home around 4pm. Then we packed our things and Kuya Butch drove us back to Manila.
I felt really sad leaving that place. It's nice to feel pampered once in a while. ;)
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
The "big" secret...
Well, everyone knows how I love collecting Seventeen magazines and I join their contests.
And I won the Seventeen Barkada Trip.
Yay! ^_^ It's the biggest prize I've won. I got lucky! And I can have 4 more girls with me. Chrissa, Nikki, Ivy and Phin have confirmed to go. It's an overnight stay at Taal View Heights with meals. We also get freebies! Swimsuit from SPF, Havaianas from Havaianas Filipinas and Freeman Gift Pack.
We're going this Saturday. Yay! :)
*typing at EEE 4th flr QZ XD*
Well, everyone knows how I love collecting Seventeen magazines and I join their contests.
And I won the Seventeen Barkada Trip.
Yay! ^_^ It's the biggest prize I've won. I got lucky! And I can have 4 more girls with me. Chrissa, Nikki, Ivy and Phin have confirmed to go. It's an overnight stay at Taal View Heights with meals. We also get freebies! Swimsuit from SPF, Havaianas from Havaianas Filipinas and Freeman Gift Pack.
We're going this Saturday. Yay! :)
*typing at EEE 4th flr QZ XD*
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Goals?
So many things have happened this week and the past week that I don't know where to start. @_@ I guess I'll be writing this as I wade through the memories in my mind.
I'm finally enrolled! I finished half of the process (writing my subjects on the form 5, post advising, checking, assessment, paying) within 35 minutes. I had some time before lunch break arrived so I also finished getting my ID countersigned and getting certified photocopies of my form 5 and ID. All in all, it only took 50 minutes. Wow!
And to think I've been going to school for 7 days. x_x
The first week in school... was weird. My teacher in my TF subject (the only subject I have during TF), Ma'am Kathy, was ok and dismissed us early. My teachers during MTH are different. First off, there's Sir Jej who gives hard exams and already knows my name (I can't remember if I told him my name, but I've never been a student in his class @_@). Then Dr. Endoma, who was absent but there was a substiture teacher who gave us the first lesson and I was able to answer most of her questions (because I've taken the subject.. duh..). Next was Anwe who is a Lord of the Rings fanatic (and he derived his name from the elven language O_o;) and he also gave the original Newton Laws in latin, I nodded off in his class while I was listening to his droning lecture even though I was very active in the start, he warned me not to do it again *embarassedblush*. In the next class, Sir JM asked us to introduce ourselves with an adjective that starts with the first letter of our name, since "kind" was taken I was forced to use "krung-krung". ^^; The last class with Ma'am Ayla was pretty much the same except there was a small memory game with the introductions. :P
But all of the teachers assured us that we have to work really hard to get good grades. This sem is going to be tough! My goal? To get high grades this sem! ^^
I finally ate at Chateau Verde! I've been wanting to eat there... eversince I heard that the food was good. And true to the rumors, the food was superb. I ordered Grilled Blue Marlin, the texture and the taste... ooohh! So good! <3 If it wasn't that expensive, I'd go there everyday. :P Nikki ordered Tuna Pasta and Ivy ordered Pork Back Ribs, they're so delicious! :9
Sabrina's homecoming party and birthday party were a blast! Food was everywhere and I have to say, Burgoo's baby back ribs means delish! :9 By the time I finished, I consumed most of the food on the table. ^^; So much for my diet plans, they all went down the drain. :P
Note to self, must watch food intake. Short term goal, losing weight.
And pictures of our new puppy! Click the banner for bigger pictures.
Top secret post is next... I'm already sleepy. :P
So many things have happened this week and the past week that I don't know where to start. @_@ I guess I'll be writing this as I wade through the memories in my mind.
I'm finally enrolled! I finished half of the process (writing my subjects on the form 5, post advising, checking, assessment, paying) within 35 minutes. I had some time before lunch break arrived so I also finished getting my ID countersigned and getting certified photocopies of my form 5 and ID. All in all, it only took 50 minutes. Wow!
And to think I've been going to school for 7 days. x_x
The first week in school... was weird. My teacher in my TF subject (the only subject I have during TF), Ma'am Kathy, was ok and dismissed us early. My teachers during MTH are different. First off, there's Sir Jej who gives hard exams and already knows my name (I can't remember if I told him my name, but I've never been a student in his class @_@). Then Dr. Endoma, who was absent but there was a substiture teacher who gave us the first lesson and I was able to answer most of her questions (because I've taken the subject.. duh..). Next was Anwe who is a Lord of the Rings fanatic (and he derived his name from the elven language O_o;) and he also gave the original Newton Laws in latin, I nodded off in his class while I was listening to his droning lecture even though I was very active in the start, he warned me not to do it again *embarassedblush*. In the next class, Sir JM asked us to introduce ourselves with an adjective that starts with the first letter of our name, since "kind" was taken I was forced to use "krung-krung". ^^; The last class with Ma'am Ayla was pretty much the same except there was a small memory game with the introductions. :P
But all of the teachers assured us that we have to work really hard to get good grades. This sem is going to be tough! My goal? To get high grades this sem! ^^
I finally ate at Chateau Verde! I've been wanting to eat there... eversince I heard that the food was good. And true to the rumors, the food was superb. I ordered Grilled Blue Marlin, the texture and the taste... ooohh! So good! <3 If it wasn't that expensive, I'd go there everyday. :P Nikki ordered Tuna Pasta and Ivy ordered Pork Back Ribs, they're so delicious! :9
Sabrina's homecoming party and birthday party were a blast! Food was everywhere and I have to say, Burgoo's baby back ribs means delish! :9 By the time I finished, I consumed most of the food on the table. ^^; So much for my diet plans, they all went down the drain. :P
Note to self, must watch food intake. Short term goal, losing weight.
And pictures of our new puppy! Click the banner for bigger pictures.
Top secret post is next... I'm already sleepy. :P
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Love <3
I love my new puppy! He's so cute and adorable! Tita Janet brought him as a present. Waaaah! *huggles puppy*
I named him Aragorn, because his fur is black to brown and he's really brave. He's not crying even though he's away from his mom. Tita said he's a German shepherd, but there are no papers and he's too young so I really can't tell.
He loves chasing rags and biting fingers. He's still can't eat solid food so I give him milk. He's only two months old.
I'll post a picture when I get a chance. Now we have three dogs! @_@
I love my new puppy! He's so cute and adorable! Tita Janet brought him as a present. Waaaah! *huggles puppy*
I named him Aragorn, because his fur is black to brown and he's really brave. He's not crying even though he's away from his mom. Tita said he's a German shepherd, but there are no papers and he's too young so I really can't tell.
He loves chasing rags and biting fingers. He's still can't eat solid food so I give him milk. He's only two months old.
I'll post a picture when I get a chance. Now we have three dogs! @_@
Temptations...
I was tempted to do something really bad today. The urge was so strong I almost gave in... but at the last minute, I changed my mind. Heh..
It was a moment of weakness. I was so tired and I just wanted to get it all over with.. you know. Anyway, it's still good that I didn't do it... or else I'd feel so guilty right now.
It feels good to do the right thing.
Moving on, my right ankle hurts. I've walked so much that I think I could have circled the earth. It really hurts... Not to mention, I kinda sprained it when I slipped in the kitchen the other day. I was joking with Daddy and hopping around when it happened, eventhough I didn't fall... it got the most pressure. T_T
Maybe this is what they call, an Achilles heel? ;_;
On another note, I went to the Homecoming/HS Reunion this afternoon. When I got to Lori's place, Sab was already waiting outside. Heh.. It really feels good that she's home. :) We tried to play Poker but ended up making our own rules... Haha! XD It was the noisiest poker game... ever! :P We ate around 10pm because we were waiting for Macky and the pizza. Hehehe.. I shall never forget Garden Fresh Pizza from Yellow Cab. (And never order it for guests. ) ^o^
Ahh.. I wish I was allowed to stay overnight. Almost everyone stayed there... Gehh.. Noe took me home. He had to go too, he has tutorials on Saturday mornings.
Oh well, at least we're meeting again on Monday. It will be a double birthday celebration for Rhea and Sab. ^_^
And I'm almost finished with Gokusen. I can't believe how much I cried at the last two episodes. ;)
I was tempted to do something really bad today. The urge was so strong I almost gave in... but at the last minute, I changed my mind. Heh..
It was a moment of weakness. I was so tired and I just wanted to get it all over with.. you know. Anyway, it's still good that I didn't do it... or else I'd feel so guilty right now.
It feels good to do the right thing.
Moving on, my right ankle hurts. I've walked so much that I think I could have circled the earth. It really hurts... Not to mention, I kinda sprained it when I slipped in the kitchen the other day. I was joking with Daddy and hopping around when it happened, eventhough I didn't fall... it got the most pressure. T_T
Maybe this is what they call, an Achilles heel? ;_;
On another note, I went to the Homecoming/HS Reunion this afternoon. When I got to Lori's place, Sab was already waiting outside. Heh.. It really feels good that she's home. :) We tried to play Poker but ended up making our own rules... Haha! XD It was the noisiest poker game... ever! :P We ate around 10pm because we were waiting for Macky and the pizza. Hehehe.. I shall never forget Garden Fresh Pizza from Yellow Cab. (And never order it for guests. ) ^o^
Ahh.. I wish I was allowed to stay overnight. Almost everyone stayed there... Gehh.. Noe took me home. He had to go too, he has tutorials on Saturday mornings.
Oh well, at least we're meeting again on Monday. It will be a double birthday celebration for Rhea and Sab. ^_^
And I'm almost finished with Gokusen. I can't believe how much I cried at the last two episodes. ;)
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Friday, June 02, 2006
Save the zoo!
We went to Manila Zoo today, it was apparent that a lot of the animals were neglected. Especially the tigers, orangutan and the elephant. I also learned that the lion died three years ago and I didn't see any giraffe. T_T
The Kiddie Zoo was in a better condition. I was able hold a baby crocodile, cockatiels, lory birds, turtle, ostrich, boa constrictor (which weighed 40 pounds) and a python. It was so cool! XD Yay for conquering my fear of reptiles! :D
Next stop was Star City. Ate Lai came to Manila Zoo before we left. We bought water at Shopwise before we went to the amusement park.. only to learn that food and drinks were not allowed inside. -_-; Well, we asked if we could bring the water and they approved it. I rode the Wild River three times! And the Surf Dance once. ^^; I had the loudest and highest pitched scream... lol. XD
Everyone enjoyed the trip. The kids loved it... It was so much fun! ^_^v
Now my feet hurts... owwie... I think I walked too much. ^^; (Mavik's feet hurt too.. like Tita like niece. XD)
We went to Manila Zoo today, it was apparent that a lot of the animals were neglected. Especially the tigers, orangutan and the elephant. I also learned that the lion died three years ago and I didn't see any giraffe. T_T
The Kiddie Zoo was in a better condition. I was able hold a baby crocodile, cockatiels, lory birds, turtle, ostrich, boa constrictor (which weighed 40 pounds) and a python. It was so cool! XD Yay for conquering my fear of reptiles! :D
Next stop was Star City. Ate Lai came to Manila Zoo before we left. We bought water at Shopwise before we went to the amusement park.. only to learn that food and drinks were not allowed inside. -_-; Well, we asked if we could bring the water and they approved it. I rode the Wild River three times! And the Surf Dance once. ^^; I had the loudest and highest pitched scream... lol. XD
Everyone enjoyed the trip. The kids loved it... It was so much fun! ^_^v
Now my feet hurts... owwie... I think I walked too much. ^^; (Mavik's feet hurt too.. like Tita like niece. XD)
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