Connected by Blood

I just had a bittersweet dream. I found something only to lose it. I thought it was a real bad dream but i realized that anything you lose comes around in another form.


To you and to your family: Treasured in my heart you'll stay, until we meet again some day.

Boradise with Gorgeous JB

My ready-made friend for life...

I now know why God made us cousins, because Im sure our respective mothers couldn't handle us as sibs.. For the reason we both know.

This particular trip was suppose to be a cousin bonding among us Helen, Jb and Moi until cuz Helen had to do the last minute cancellation because of some errands in the UK.

So me and my gorgeous Insan JB who is based in Singapore went on to have one of the best times of our lives...

Boradise: Boracay Island Paradise


Good Morning Boracay

Breakfast with my cousin Jb at the Mandarin

had my henna tattoo

Bumped into my HS sweetheart Ana ( and fascinated how she turned into such a fine classy lady)

who is also vacationing in Bora

epic first night

ending: totally f*cked up & wasted

swimming time

patryin at Guilly's Island

until my next Bora adventure...

Samar: Hidden Paradise

I am Waray and proud. 

I spent the first 16 years of my being in this beautiful and welcoming Island. And it is such a shame that despite the beautiful landscape that our island is blessed for, little is known about it.

I have always been apolitical on the local government. When I studied in UP, I thought that I'd rather be involved on a national level. Truth is, our province is the microcosm of the political mental viewpoint of our country. The results of nepotism, corruption and political dynasties; the very reason why our province has been stagnated for years.

And I am surprised that there are no campaigns for tourism despite the many beautiful sceneries we can offer.

I hope that in my last trip to my hometown- I may be able to show the world the beauty and wonders of Samar Island

(at the Centennial Airport 6am flight  to Samar ;carrying a bag good for 3-day vacation with a little surprise for Mommy-- her Celine shoes)

(Touchdown N.Samar)

(Stop-over at a crab-haven pond along the road - Brgy Dao, San Jose N. Samar)

huli ka boy! 

Mom's welcome food for me (sinugba) while crab is being prepared by our helper

tuba-- our native wine, i actually love this

Let's go to the beach-each.... 

crab is now ready after i had that visit to the beach nearby ( Spice of life Resorts, Victoria N. Samar)

all i need to wake me up

this is it pancit-- for dinner with SMB

Good morning Samar-- with my brother Boody

 our 6am island hopping starts

the then-Vice Mayor of the Municipality of Allen, Mana Ayet Lavin, who is so generous to give us a tour in their resort property (island across the mainland) via boat ride.

 across Island-- San Antonio, for lunch ( here-- my twin sisters are rendering a song number to their kuya.. well loved.. aheem)

lunch is served

Got bruises all over but the hell-- all i need is a freshly-shaked Mango

my twin sisters are havin a good time

Busoglusog

a visit to my HS alma mater St. Francis Academy ( I once played this Saint entitled "Transitus" during the diamond Founding Anniversary of our School)

jeepneys are more colorful in my province

PHOTO STREAMS OF THE BEAUTIFUL AND ENCHANTING ISLAND

Leaving my hometown 10lbs heavier

Until then,

Bibo