I attempted to re-watch Romy and Michele's Highschool Reunion

I attempted to re-watch Romy and Michele's Highschool Reunion because I remember enjoying it when I was younger. I've been seeing their cute outfits on Instagram.

Also, I'm still on F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion high, and ang  ganda talaga ni Lisa Kudrow. 

So the movie -- I couldn't stand it. It was awful. I mean this is only from watching maybe first 15 minutes and last-ish 10 minutes of it. I do remember the lying about inventing Post-It detail from when I first saw it, but I've forgotten most parts.

1. Romy is a terrible at her job; and I hate the way she thinks. 

When she was younger, she was hopelessly inlove, but is that always a reason to be THAT dumb?

Also it didn't look like she matured in the last 10 years.

2. The bullying of A Group for no apparent reason was awful

3. Michelle liked highschool and she had a blast.

 She didnt care about what other people think. 

Not afraid to say no to things she doesn't like - or people - including Sandy Frink.

Skip to the reveal at the end, okay so finally they've chosen to be true to themselves.

Now rich and successful, Michelle is suddenly interested in Sandy? This is opposite of character development! 

I've only watched up til Sandy asked Michelle to dance. 

Anyway this movie is over 2 decades old. 

I guess I should be more forgiving, since hindi naman masyado nasayang oras ko dahil skip to the end talaga ginawa ko.  

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Dumaguete x Siquijor Travel Blog

Think about a time when you were captivated by the beauty of your surrounding. Think about the excitement and exhilaration of trying something for the first time. Think about those moments when time seemed to have paused and you were just right there, alive. 

I cannot express enough how grateful I am that beautiful beaches are within arms reach. This is one of the best advantages of living in the Philippines. 

It's truly unfortunate that my husband wasn't able to come with us on this trip. But allow me to give you a peak of how our trip to Dumaguete x Siquijor x Apo Island went. And before I go on, I should already say, once this pandemic is over, go travel. See these places. Fall in love with, and experience the beauty of our country.

Itinerary:

Day 0 - Arrival to Dumaguete

Day 1 - Bais Bay Dolphin Watching and Manjuyod Sandbar

Day 2 - Island of Siquijor

Day 3 - Snorkeling at Apo Island

Cost and Getting There (incomplete as usual)

Airfare (Cebu Pacific Seat Sale) -P 1,220.68 per person roundtrip

Flying Fish Hostel 3 nights - P1,838 per person 

Manjuyod Tour Boat with Lunch - P 4,500 for 7 persons 

Siquijor Day Tour Van (exclusive of entrance fee per destination) - P2,800 for 7 pax including lunch 

I don't have details for Apo Island Tour, I think Xel and Robi just made a deal with a multicab driver on the day of our tour. 

I've spoken to several people who've been to Dumaguete and they keep saying that the place is chill; it has such relaxed vibe, and so on. And I did get a bit of that, although I'd say Dumaguete City is much more developed and a bit busier than the picture they have painted in my head, if you get what I'm saying. 

I did mention in my previous posts that I love using local public transportation. It's pretty easy to get around nearby areas by riding a tricycle. And again, an opportunity for me to say "lugar lang". If going a bit farther than the city center, there are multicabs and buses. 

I'd have to say the places we went to eat were far too tourist-y for my liking , except maybe the restaurant at our hostel. Not that there's anything wrong with that, we did eat a lof of delectable and sulit food but part of me wants to get a feel of what it'd be like on a normal evening for a local. Where do they eat. What do they do on their spare time. Where do they hang out for coffee. Well, maybe they still go to those places we went to. Afterall, they did serve good food, and at Sans Rival Bistro, smooth flavored coffee.

Day 0 - Arrival

I can't recall the name of the bistro

Day 1 - Bais Bay Dolphin Watching and Manjuyod Sandbar

I honestly do not like it when we call something "a version" of something else. Dubbed as The Maldives of the Philippines, Manjuyod Sandbar is an absolute gem of its own. They do not have floating convenience stores in the Maldives. You can get buko juice and BEER from neighbor outrigger! Also, can I say, mouthwatering seafood for packed lunch! 

Tide was still low when we got there early morning. So we went Dolphin watching first at Bais Bay 

Tide has risen around noon

Summer refreshments? 

Look at that water!

Day 2 - Island of Siquijor 

Tired from chasing dolphins and hours of photo op the day before, we got up early in the morning to catch the 6:30ish am trip giving us the opportunity to catch the breathtaking sunrise along Rizal blvd.

We made arrangements beforehand and we our van was already waiting for us upon arrival. 

Writing this post, brought the feelings back. Have you ever had that kilig moment with a place -- seeing something so beautiful you want to cry? I was at awe. The color of the water sparkling before our eyes at the port. I kept mumbling "hungggandaaaaa". 

I sincerely hope each and every humanbeing get to feel that at some point in their lives. 

I'm not a very good swimmer but I cannot let the opportunity pass. I did the Cambugahan Tarzan Swing! 

Okay my energy has depleted. I will post Day 3 | Apo Island Tour and Flying Fish Hostel review on a separate post. 

I might also do an in-depth Siquijor post coz I just love the place and I'm seriously missing it right now. 

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Biglaang Lime and Basil and Ruined Project?

Optimistic last June 2020 when we booked a trip to Boracay for May 2021. "Malayo pa naman."

But here we are; yet again, cancelled flights, open time quarantine, and the ever-growing list of its classification.

This was supposed to be our final indulgence. And for now, I bid farewell to booking flights, at least 'til everything sort itself.

We didn't cancel our leave at work, and decided to have breakfast and coffee in Tagaytay instead.
I enjoyed the change of scenery, fresh air, and our delicious breakfast!











For a brief period in 2014, we rented an apartment in Pilar with Tata Dear. It was shortly after Papong left for UAE. Knolan left weeks into me moving in and I sort of forced Ali to live with us so we can split the cost of rent.
Tata did some cooking but Ali and I mostly just buy from nearby carenderia. I was introduced to "Putsi Ko Ay", and I still miss their Gintaang Sitaw Kalabasa to this date.
I remember back when we were newly weds, one of the very first ulam he cooked was Ginataang Sitaw Kalabasa. I hold great affection for this particular vegetable.

I can't stop thinking about food. I can't keep my emotions in check. My hormones are probably vacillating between a Woodstock Festival and an Opera in my system and I just can't chill. 

I puked pretty much my entire meal yesterday and I wanted to mourn for my Jollibee Burgersteak. Is it normal to wanna cry for vomit? Most likely not.
And ODK why did I get inggit with a'L's Cookies n Cream Instagram post?! Cookies n Cream?!!!! The flavor I thought to be beneath me is now mocking me!

But there's calmness at night.
I had half a green apple for dinner.
I did not want to consume anything more.
If only I had one of those round fruit candies that come in dainty tin cans, I'd have one for dessert.

That was the past 3 weeks.

This week, I dislike everything, well not exactly, but everything is "meh". Even *dramatic pause* -- get this - Mi Goreng.

Fortunately, the food at Juicy & Mike's wedding were all masarap. 

Walang picture ng food, pero eto ang ganda namin. 

Happy Official Arte Day 2nd ECQ Edition

Happy Official Arte Day 2nd ECQ Edition

Instabirthday

Birthday ni Harvey, who is in Singapore but had pizza delivered to our apartment <3

Soapblissfully Package from Maggie, kuya Lucas, & kuya Marcus

Hindi to Wildflour, yan lang ginamit ni Doe na paperbag haha

Ang gulo kasi sa chatroom namin the day before, so di ko naintindihan na magpapa Grab Food ng kape ang Team Condo. So 2nd kape ko to for the day kaya bloated ako nung hapon tapos nag alak pa kami ni Boss

Nakapag book na ko ng nature-y trip and was really looking forward to it, but it just sucks to be me, ayan nag ECQ ulit. Nung una akala ko makaka lusot pa (MECQ Bubble) coz pwede ang mga open air attraction and within the bubble naman. Pero ayaw talaga ni tadhana, so stay put ulet sa bahay. 

kahit hindi natupad ang mga unang plans. Thank you sa mga loved ones ko who showered me with extra thoughtfulness and love on my birthday. I really appreciate it; lalo na sa sweet and mabait kong asawa; for keeping me sane, sa pag grant ng mga requests ko, even buying cat food sa mga kaaway na pusang pakain na ang lakas mag demand; ang mga bisita ko: si Feisty, Tambay, Oldie, and Blacky.

I'm really just trying to keep it together. Everyone is exhausted. 

My wish is the same as last year's. Sana matapos na pandemic.

Your Friend is not your Therapist: Please skip this post if you don't have space for negativity

Acceptance is the key talaga. So kahit gusto kong ayusin tong blog ko, puro rant na lang talaga naiiwan. 

My blog is 16 years and 4 months old as of writing! 

You can just imagine the sentimental value. Kaya kahit gusto ko na bawiin, hindi ko talaga magawa, even my most cringe-y post. Lol. Well, I did make bawi some. Anyway, 

16 years that epitomizes my identity crisis which is now slowly morphing to existential crisis. 

Eto na lang checklist ko, sana gawaan ko na soon -

Dumaguete-Siquijor Travel Blog

Book Review 

-Cradle and All - James Patterson

-Educated - Tara Westover

2nd Quarantine Official Arte Day Rant

Dun na lang muna sa realistic, kasi madami pa ko nakapending pero ayan na lang muna. 

Identity Moratorium -

I found here a list of songs which I liked back in 2006.

Surprise surprise, I still like them 'til now. 

I also listed some items which I then wanted to buy once I get a job. I now own some of it -

digitaL camera - ✔ Canon EOS M3, which I bought before our Singapore trip, na medyo malapit ko na ibenta coz ang tamad ko rin dalhin nung mga nakaraan travel namin 

poLaroid camera -✔ yes ganyan ang pagkakatype ko, upper case L, and yes, meron na ko nito, but Fujifilm Instax and not Polaroid (brand) also hindi ko binili, birthday present ni Boss back in 2016 

teLescope - wala pa ko nito, I kinda still want it, but not as much

PDA - not Public Display of Affection but Personal Digital Assistant or Handheld PC, obsolete na because everything is in Smartphones na

drumset - wala rin, and most likely di na ko bibili

canvas, acryLic paint, water coLour, different sizes of paint brushes - ✔ meron na rin, pero gift din ni boss yung first set. This was his "something to do during quarantine" gift last year

books - ✔ I have been buying myself some books since I started earning money. Speaking of which, I am still waiting for my order from this website which I haven't received yet, kaya ni-resume ko muna basahin tong book ni Tina Fey na kinainipan ko nung 2017 

Other random rant

Bakit wala pa rin sa Spotify yung ibang kanta ni Emily Wolfe?! even YouTube! 

Gusto ko na mag 2nd kape tapos ngangawa na naman ako mamaya na di ako makatulog kahit naka 6mg na ko ng Melatonin

May variant na di nade-detect ng standard testing?! 

I'm sooooooo pandemic fatigued na. I miss hugging my family and friends. 

I miss travel. I miss going to gigs and concerts! I miss buffet!!! 

I miss not worrying! 

 

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Played with Paint and my Starbucks Travel Organizer

I literally went on a hunt for this Starbucks Reserve Travel Organizer as soon as I've collected the required stickers. Palagi kasing out of stock! And when I got it, natalsikan ng specks of white paint on its first night.

Konti lang naman, but that gave me the idea to Heart Evangelista it. Lol.

Pinush ko talaga kahit hindi ko ma-perfect ang shape ng roses. Pero medyo mukha naman na, sa malayo, so pwede na yan. Newbie lang naman ako, I should remember to not be too hard on myself kahit pag tinititigan ko mukhang project ng gradeschool.

Anyway, wala pa rin sulat yung notebook kasi nga dun na sa binili kong Lime 365 Planner. Wala naman talaga akong pinaplano rin, more on days accounting lang.

I'm rambling again.

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Quarantine Hobby

My niece told me she didn't want to hang her artwork in her room because she doesn't like 'em that much. I told her that if she did, it will serve as a reminder of her beginnings. So, this is me "hanging" my art.

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