Mayan hammocks

Vacationing in the beautiful Camiguin island in the southern province of the Philippines is one for the the books!  We got lost in the beauty of the island which boast of clean white sandy beach, picturesque ocean view and swaying palm trees.  Each one of us have our own favorite spot in the island and we’ve been leisurely lounging on weaved rattan and mayan hammocks on days that we just wanted to read a good book or sleep.   A worthwhile vacation package for my family!

Check our great finds.

mom’s fave – a purple string hammock

sis loved this white one

a sturdy local rattan hammock that withstand the weight of my dad

I favored this colorful string mayan hammock

It spelled F-U-N!

My aunt and her money…

Lenten vacation is over!  Considerably too short days off from school but we had a spiritually filled vacation and great bonding moments with loved ones as well.   Of course, we intently celebrated the season of faith with reflection, fast and prayers.  I knew that there were times that I am unfaithful to my Christian covenant  and I felt undeserving  but it is really amazing that still many blessing and graces come my way.

One blessing is that we have a considerate, loving and generous aunt who unselfishly shares her time and money!  She sponsored us her 10 nieces and nephews to an out of town trip to a place we know we youngsters can’t afford to reach unless a good soul will treat us. Choosing the best place to go out of the many choices destinations we have in mind was hard because each one of us has preferences.   We have to think and act fast before Aunt Susie changes her mind- knowing her impatient mood.

So we all agreed to go to Coron Palawan to savor the bounty and beauty of the place.  Their promo pics found on website would speak for itself.   I will post our pictures later on because I have some catching up to do with my project which I temporarily shelved to seize and enjoy the moment.

Club Paradise- a tropical island resort we hope to see and it was answered prayers for all of us to see and savor the exotic marine life, white sand beach, sun, good food, fun shared with my cousins.

we basked in the sun… got suntanned but nobody cares!

Our stay in the island was a taste of paradise indeed!   And Aunt Susie would always run every time she sees all10 of us coming to give her a tight, group hug in deep appreciation for her generosity.  And I am too excited to recount to my friends our heavenly get away in the island of Coron in Northern Palawan, Philippines.

photo credits:  www.clubparadisepalawan.com

Christmas photo cards

For obvious reasons, I am beginning to miss my ex-girlfriend when I chanced upon the tons of pictures inconspicuously far hidden in my closet and I can’t help but to think of her again.  It’s been a year that we have lost communication when we agreed to “cool off” because of the long distance love affair.  She flew to visit her parents in the Middle East , then eventually she was able to secure a nursing job there and did not come back as planned.  I thought I can handle the set up but I was wrong.

Now, that Christmas is getting near, her memories keep haunting me especially when I recollect that holiday season would bring out her creativity in making Christmas photo cards and sending them to all our common friends and all her loved ones.  But of course, the very first photocard she cleverly and patiently crafted was given to me.   And right now, I am holding the said card admiring our beautiful picture together and yes, wishing I can see her again.

Christmas is the season to share and give love…