Come Spend the Weekend With Us!

It was quite an eventful weekend, here are our stops: 1. International Food Expo (IFEX) 2023, World Trade Center, Manila 2. Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay 3. Alpine Village, Tagaytay 4. Intramuros, Manila #manila #weekendtrip #philippines #tagaytay #intramuros #ifex2023

Drive to Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon With Us! | Family Time Part 3

Drive to Manolo Fortich With Us! 

We spent time with the aunties and surprised a very special lady on her birthday in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. This video is all about cafe hopping. It might make you crave for something to eat too... 

Stops: 

• Sage and Olive Cafe, Nazareth, CDO

• Divisoria 

• Cafe by the Ridge, Dahilayan

• Cafe 14-15, Manolo Fortich

• Jugador Dairy Farm, Manolo Fortich

• Kagay-an Coffee Cartel, Pabayo Street, CDO 

#roadtrip #philippines #mindanao #bukidnon #sageandolivecafe #nazareth #divisoria #cafebytheridge #dahilayan #cafe14-15 #manolofortich #jugadordairyfarm #coffeecartel #pabayo #cagayandeoro 

Part 1: https://youtu.be/9QglgcjixXQ

Part 2: https://youtu.be/5ILfRnwlQYU

Part 3: https://youtu.be/fRoXEcRG6vY

Come to Baungon + Talakag With Us! April 2023 | Part 2

Come To Baungon + Talakag With Us! 

We went to Imbatog, Baungon and Talakag just an hour away from CDO. Here we hiked in Imbatog, spent the night in a farm where I made a paco salad topped with salted egg. The next day we went to check out the market and enjoy a Baungon halo-halo, then went to check out Talakag on a really loooong drive. 

Stops: 

• Imbatog

• Baungon 

• Bonsetas, Talakag 

#roadtrip #philippines #mindanao #bukidnon #imbatog #baungon #bonsetas #talakag

Come Spend Holy Week with Us! Road Trip to CDO April 2023

Come Spend Holy Week With Us! 

We spent Holy Week back in CDO starting off with a fun road trip. Check out our stops: 

Stops: 

• Dried Fish Shopping at Siay, Zamboanga del Sur 

• Jackals Live

• Coffee Project (CDO)

• Nailaholics, Centrio Ayala Mall

• Barbecue Station Chaves St.

#roadtrip #philippines #mindanao #cagayandeorocity #jackalsrestobar #coffeeproject #nailholics

#barbecuestation

https://youtu.be/9QglgcjixXQ

Come Visit Dipolog With Us!

Come Visit Dipolog With Us! 

We went on a quick trip to Dipolog City via bus for a two-day session. But what we really did was cafe hopping around town lol. 

Here are some recommended spots: 

Stops: 

• Ariana Hotel

• The Farmhouse

• Tablea Cafe 

• Barra Barista 

#roadtrip #philippines #mindanao #dipologcity #busride #arianahotel #thefarmhouse #tableacafe #barrabarista 

Explore CDO in December with Us! Cagayan de Oro City 2022 | Part 3

Late upload, but it's here!

We were in CDO taking it slow for our third day on our road trip! Check out the spots that we visited. 

Stops: 

• Gaston Park, CDO

• Outlet Store 

• Divine Mercy Shrine Hills, El Salvador 

I'm also sharing a few reminders should you decide to visit the Divine Mercy Hills in the future. 

#roadtrip #philippines #mindanao #cagayandeoro #gastonpark #gastonpark #divinemercyshrinehills #elsalvador

My Kindle Obsession

 

I have come this close to purchasing a Kindle Paperwhite in Plum on Ebay. I've been obsessing with the plum color and have been too excited to read the books that I otherwise couldn't read because buying more books is just too expensive and unpractical for me right now. 

My list of titles has become long, I've been snapping titles here and there, especially ones from my favorite authors. 

Reading can actually do me some good and improve my vocabulary. Plus, I would love to read Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. 

I have a ton of plans for my Kindle, and that includes an unboxing video,  and perhaps earn money on the side by applying for one of those reading or editing sites and providing my feedback. 

I have been setting aside money and saving up for it so that I can make a purchase soon and get a case. 

Of course, it has to be pink... 

Big Bad Wolf

The timing is just right, we will be in Manila during the Big Bad Wolf event, so I can definitely check out the books available there. But considering that I'm still saving up for a Kindle, I can just check out the scene and vlog about it. 

Unwinding Year End Road Trip December 2022 | Part 2

Go on a road trip with us! CDO-Bukidnon December 20233 | Part 2

Late upload but it's here! 

For our second day on our road trip, we decided to go to Bukidnon for a food trip! Check out the spots that we visited. 

Stops:

• Lamplighter Cafe, Manolo Fortich
• Cafe by the Ridge, Dahilayan

#roadtrip #philippines #mindanao #bukidnon #manolofortich #dahilayan #cafebytheridge #lamplightercafe

Go On A Road Trip With Us! CDO-Bukidnon December 2022 | Part 1

Late upload, but it's here! 

Join us as we unwind in Cagayan de Oro, leaving Zamboanga early in the morning and just spending the end of the year on another road and food trip! 

Stops: 

• Timoga, Iligan
• Avida Towers
• Mesa, Centrio Ayala Mall 

#roadtrip #philippines #mindanao #cagayandeorocity #avidatowers #iligan #centriomall

Bomb Scare for Today's Entry | 6.14.2023

Today was a wacko day if you ask me. 

I was already on my desk writing a memo for the update on an ordinance when we heard the news of a prank caller regarding a bomb threat. 

And so, that's the highlight of the week. A bomb threat. 

Although seeing our photos plastered all over social media was embarrassing and shocking, that's that. 

Vlog

I was surprised to see that I now have 96 subs in my YouTube channel. I'm close to a hundred subs.

YouTube recently announced that they are lowering the requirements for more channels to be monetized. If I were able to upload one video every week and promote it, and just continue to stick to a schedule, then I would be able to get monetized in due time. 

Affiliate Marketing

For the first time in years, I understood how affiliate marketing works. Now more than ever, brands are paying for promotions and it's possible to earn commissions with the many platforms around today. 

I have 133 followers on Pinterest lol so I have to learn how to increase my following there. 

I've listed the tasks that I need to do over the weekend. That, and I have to continue writing and looking for gigs to do during the weekend. 

New Desk Mat 

And one more thing that made this week's highlight is the desk mat that I got from Miniso. It feels so different and I was able to retire the Jerry mousepad that I've been bringing around all over the place. I think I can reserve it for travel and other occasions or just leave it at home. 

I was thinking of ordering another one from Shopee for the house for when I work and write at home. It just feels so different. 

Feeling Motivated

Could it be the new laptop? All of a sudden, I feel inspired and motivated to do so many things and my productivity has shot up. 

It could be the laptop then lol. 

Sacol Island Visit, Taluksangay, Zamboanga City

We conducted a site inspection for the mangrove protection project in Sacol Island, Taluksangay, Zamboanga City. Sacol Island is an ideal site for mangrove protection and conservation in the east coast of the city, with islands boasting of rich aquaculture and white sands. Just take a look at that clear water! #LEDIPSinAction #zamboangacity #zamboangaadventures #boatrides #islandhopping

Perfect 35th Birthday

This weekend is something special.

On Saturday, I planned out my birthday to be a no-writing day. As early as Friday Night, C took me to KCC to have dinner and to treat me to a hair spa in David’s Salon. I got an iced coffee to help wake me up from the afternoon slump after office hours.

 

On Saturday morning, I got up and made myself a glass of coffee. I got ready to go to church, bringing along last year’s candles with me. They’re a bit discolored but still are able to produce a light and a sorry box of matches.

 

I thought a mass was in order in the church. But all was quiet and the priest was arranging for everything indoors. I eventually found a spot to light candles in the garden. Here’s where C asked the person tending to the garden if there was any lechon for the village’s fiesta.

After my annual birthday ritual, we headed to KCC for breakfast. Between KFC and Dennis Coffee Garden, we opted for the latter for some well-loved satti. C purchased a pack of traditional cookies.

 

I took up his offer of a manicure and pedicure in Sir J’s Salon. We then took the car to the side of the mall and bought a small can of salted caramel cheesecake. This, in my opinion, is the perfect way to spend my birthday. It’s “buy your own cheesecake day because the family baker is on travel” mode.

 

Throughout the day, there were many greetings pouring in from social media. It became too tiring to reply to all of them one by one. But I’m quite content to be able to have Japanese food for lunch. Thank you Hanazono! 

You know that you’re ageing when your birthday itinerary includes a siesta. All in all, my heart is full. I’m grateful to have spent it with my close people. Here’s to more adventures in the years to come.