UPDATE....

We just came home from our vacation in the Philippines. It was one of the most memorable vacation to date. Why? because nobody knows that we are going home. We kept it a secret for a long time. Husband and I bought the ticket Sept 2018. It was quite overwhelming to keep the secret. There were days that I so wanted to tell my sister about it. But the element of surprise will be ruin if I do so.

Husband can't believe when I told him I will tell none. He thought I will just keep it for a month or so. But nope! This girl can keep your secret...

Our family has a group chat. Every time their is a family gatherings or occasion everyone logged in to the family group chat and shared stories or details. So when they told me they are going to the beach, It was a perfect opportunity for me.

At the beach....
   Husband and I arrived late. It was high tide that time, so We struggle finding all of them. The place is so big, and their were so many people around. So we just keep on walking hoping we are going on the right direction,. Then I heard somebody call my name. Mommy Honey! Uncle James!!!!... The voice was so familiar! take note it has been 3 years since the last time we visit the family,. The kids were growing up so fast. So we turn our heads around, and their I saw my nephew! and few steps away I see my families table. All of them! they can't believe what they saw. They were so shocked! and wonder if anybody knows anything. I said nope! We kept it a secret for a long time.

We dig on the Food. My stomach is growling because I was so hungry that time. and the rest of the days and the coming days were history......

2019 vacation is one of the Simplest we ever did, but the purest and happiest moments of our lives.

Spending time with the Husband and the family is always a blessings. I am one lucky human being to be able to spend my life with the people I love the most. And for that I am  FOREVER THANKFUL TO MY CREATOR IN HEAVEN. 

I missed my mom and bay brother though, but it's OK one day we will be reunited with them...

Our Parasailing Adventure 05/21/2016

Another day of Fun and adventure in Boracay!!!!

 When me and James went to Florida back in 2014, we really wanted to try their parasailing activity. But the thing is it is very expensive, that it will cost almost $200 for the two of us that includes the picture they took. So we stopped ourselves and decided to just do-it on our next trip in the Philippines. (that was the plan.)

Fast Forward 2016..... 

While we were in the island, I coward myself and backed out with our plan. I feel so scared that made me sick just watching all those people flying up above. Then again, I realize that life is so short not to enjoy every moment spent with the love of my life. My husband is never scared of heights. He is the real Superman!

So off We Go....

We begin to Go a little Higher

We dip in the water before we Go back to Our boat. That was FUN!!!!

It was so peaceful and calm up above. Took a photo of our foot (ala lang)

Our ride lasted for 15 minutes and we went 280 feet above the ground. The feeling of being on top of the world like a bird flying up in the sky is such a wonderful experience. I will definitely do-it again in the future.

This is how it looks like every evening in Boracay while we were there. Water is a little lower than normal

Daily view in the island while strolling around. Sand is real pretty!

Sometimes it looks like this when the tide starts to Go up. :)

So to anyone that wanted to try parasailing. Go ahead do it. The feeling of fear is just at the beginning but when you see the world in a panoramic view, it is something definitely something else and an experience you will never forget!

Another Try...

So yeah, I know for sure you are familiar with the saying "Constant Practice makes perfect". and apparently that's what I'm doing. I like pictures a lot and it's kind of my little obsession at times. 

The husband often laugh at me when I asked to take his picture, and sometimes it hurts my feelings when he will tell me no :( . Perhaps I  may just be a trying hard photographer.  *wink*!!!  

SO here ya go.. my daily dose of photo editing. I'm just elated that I slowly learn how to further improve the quality of my photos. 

Petite Jean Arkansas!

Dirt road close to our house.

Memorial Day 2014

First I wanna Thank all the brave soldiers in this side of the world for allowing us to enjoy the freedom of today. If not with them life might be so hard still.

My first memorial day holiday experience is full of fun and adventure. Me and James along with our Friend Mags and her husband decided to go camping in a lake nearby. We stayed there for 4 Days and 3 nights.  It was my first camping experience and I had a blast.

We have daily routine. Every morning me and Mags will cook breakfast and after that James will drive the boat and all of us will go fishing. We will stay there until 2 p.m come home and rest a little. And before the darkness strikes our boys will grab logs and pieces of woods to make fire. Then they also cook dinner for us.

I would say it was one of the best experience I had in my life. I am so happy I married an adventurous, and understanding loving man.

This was taken on our 3rd Day. My color changed already for I stayed in the sun for almost all day everyday. If not fishing in the middle of the lake We also fish in the bunk. Also the flaws and all in the legs are mosquito bites. Kailangan tlaga mag explain?? hahah!

My friend Mags and her husband Choddy.

Next Month's Plan

My love for traveling for sure will never end now that I get married. Because first, my husband loves to see the world. Second we both enjoy even a single day trip to the park or anywhere our feet leads us.

And...Next month we plan of going to Orlando Florida to experience being a kid again. We will take his daughter and grandson with us so it's gonna be exciting. We also plan on staying in the beach for a couple of days and meet his brother and his family there. I'm so thrilled on this trip.

Of course! to start off, I should make myself fit to be able to enjoy the rides and the beach. As always, this bulging baby fats that I have in my belly looses my confidence in wearing two piece bikini. I hope I can trim it even a little, but if not it's OK. My husband still find me attractive anyway. :D

Texas Short Trip...

Last week me and James decided to hit the road for a short trip to Dallas. He's been working so hard last month because of the storm so I told him he needed some break.He ask for a 2 days off from work which is Wednesday and Thursday. Friday is a holiday anyway and Saturday Sunday is his regular day off, So we had a very long weekend. Yay! to me.

Our Itinerary starts in Dallas World Museum.

 

The museum is very neat. It feels like your in the the jungle that is located in the middle of the City. The first part of the museum is a miniature water falls where you can see different kinds of monkey, birds, peacock, lizard and many more animals. 

After world museum we go straight ahead to Ripley s Believe it or Not and Wax Museum.

Selfie! Selfie! with my labs.

After Our Wax museum visit, we hit the road again this time just to see what the City of Dallas looks like. We traveled around for a couple of hours before we decided to go back home. It was really a short trip, but Indeed a wonderful one.

My husband is very consistent in making me happy and I love every minute spending time with the most amazing man in my life.

Our Bohol Trip

Here are some of our Bohol trip photos. This is an overdue post because of the busy life outside the bloggosphere. I so love that picture of us with the Tarsier. My Bohol experience with the babe is a blast.

Perfect Day ♥ ♥ ♥

The most incredible things happen when you least expect them... But they come in the perfect timing!

This is so true. I can relate the saying above. My Life is so beautiful right now. When something comes in a big surprise. That is when we appreciate things BIG time. Don't get me wrong as everything that I have I call them blessings, even those people that hurt me. I do count life's blessing no matter how small or big it is.

I can't help but get teary eyed with everything that God has given me. I feel so precious. I just once dream this, and now it turns real. I can't Thank you enough my God. I Love you so much forever. . .

Shangrilla Hotel Cebu photos...

Snorkeling time!!!

I have under water fear. I don't know what that is scientifically but I knew it ever since when I was a kid. I love swimming no doubt about it. But every time we go for a swim in the sea or the pool I just want to keep my a** on the shallow part. LOL!

But anyways last Sept. 02. We decided to go snorkeling in the beautiful island of Bohol. It's not my first time to-do the said activity. I have tried it also when we went to Boracay. Although I am scared a little, I did not let it bother me. The corals, plus feeding those colorful fishes and my company gives me a blast.

Here's some of my photos during the trip... :)

vacation update

I posted an update here few days ago. It was a long post but when I try saving it. My computer shutdown. I was not pissed.. LOL! just disappointed..

Anyways it's a little update about my vacation. I am having a blast right now. Everything seemed to be perfect. the company. the time. the people in the place. the hotel. the weather. the nature. It's magical. I never imagine I could be here again with the company of a good people. I really love what's happening in my life right now. I know things won't last forever but I am hoping and praying that God will make this things last for me for a lifetime. :)

I am the happiest woman on earth right now. Everything is in perfect timing. There's nothing I could ask for. God has blessed me with a good life. good family. sweet friends and caring individual that sure will be there for me through the test of time. What else can I say but to be grateful. Thank You Heavenly Father for loving me completely.

till my next post everyone. I hope you feel blessed too... :)

Excited . . .

I woke up with a beautiful smile on my face. Tomorrow, I have to travel again. Although packing and preparation is real challenge. i don't mind. knowing it's all worth it.

I am so excited for this 18 days trip. At last I will be seeing a beautiful scenery and will be breathing a true meaning of fresh air. Fresh everything.

I will be seeing the family back home again. I have contacted some of my great friends back in elementary,high school and my office mate [They are the one's who have marked my life]. I want to see their faces. I know a lot of things change, but the friendship and the bond that we had will never ever be forgotten [The reason for the catching up with my old buddies,is because of me depriving myself with the virtual world just to move on]. I have posted about the healing process HERE. I never had a chance to met them last July. Yay! I am exclamatory excited! ha. ha. ha. what a word! LOL!

Seriously, my heart is beating fast as of this writing. OMG! I can't wait.. Thank you Lord for this beautiful life that you are giving me. I love you so much forever. . .

Day#27 to Happiness

I am counting the days. five more sleep and I am out in the sun again. I really am a nature lover person. I don't like city life. The smell of pollution, the noise the traffic[i hate d-most] and the crowd of people are part of the reasons of not liking the city. I call myself a modern country girl.

I am really excited for this travel. It has been ages already since the last time I visit this place. Five long years has elapse since my foot step on their soil. I was skinny back then. LOL! I had a really good memories on this land.

I remember the first time I visit the place when I was with a company of my childhood friends. It was funny because my parents thought I went to work. My Dad is really strict and he never allow us[siblings] to go out without his permission. And because I am always the stubborn daughter of his I can go out anywhere I want to. I know I'm his favorite so I will never hear anything from him every time I follow the hard headed part of me. LOL! My Dad will just take a deep breath and say next time don't do it again.

I think the advantage of being stubborn when I was a kid is becoming an adventurous girl that I am now. I tend to be very curious of things. I don't like challenges though. I am really weak emotionally at times. But the good things is I am very positive person. I can mourn over things for an hour but never for the whole day. I will not waste my time thinking stupid things that is not happening ever. When sh*t happens, I flush it in the toilet right away. That's how we clean up right? ha. ha. ha.

Anyway, I just want to say Thank you to my lovely friend. she's like a BIG sister to me. she's a blogger toO and you can visit in her beautiful abode here. Thank you so much ate. I know you can read this. Keep in touch pa rn OK.? Kiss to the most adorable kid in town.. mwuaaahh!

Day#16 of Happiness

I just arrive in my little apartment today. I sleep 11 p.m last night and woke up 2 in the morning to prepare for my early departure. I had a feeling that it's gonna be a long day for me.

When I got home, I smell my rooms emptiness. I feel that my room is patiently waiting for my arrival. Longing for me to-do the clean up after it was being affected by the flood. It's not that bad really. unlike those that you see in the news. what happens is probably after raining for about a month plus 1 week of really heavy rain, the cement got moist. Also during heavy rain, water will gets inside passing the main door. I believe that's why my bed is real wet, But if I was there during the flood week, then for sure it won't happen.

Moving forward, as soon as I got home, I just put my bags at the corner and sweep the floor right away. I had to turn my bed upside down to dry the wet side. I had to wipe some wet spot on the floor too. An hour later, water is gone so I decided to-go-to the store and buy my grocery. I had bottled water, and some healthy foodies. :)

When I got home from grocey, I gave my friends their pasalubong, something to snack on. I waited another 2 hours before I decided to take a nap. It was a long nap and I am happy I did.

Right now, I am here in front of my lappy relaxing a little. I plan to-go to bed early tonight. I still feel tired.

And before I will end this entry. I want you to know that no matter what happens, life is a wonderful blessing. The one's that I experience are just really minor compared to those people who are affected by the monsoon.

I feel lucky and blessed!

Cancelled Schedule

I though my vacation with the family is over. It was Monday when I decided to booked a ticket for my Manila flight. but because Of what happened, the family got scared and so I decided not to be stubborn this time. Instead of me flying, I decided to walk esti stay pala! LOL!

Just Daily

SO far my vacation here with the family is going great.I spent most of the time catching up with my older sister. She is the sweetest sister I could ever have. In the family there's just the two of us girls and all of our siblings are boys, so me and her are the closest. I-do love her to death. I told her about my struggles in Manila. The hard times that I experienced alone made her teary eyed. I know she loves me so deeply. And I am very happy I have a sister in her.

I get a chance to met my childhood friends as well. The neighbor kids are all grown up. Most of them has kids and I feel really old. Hahahahha... Time fly so fast. LOL!

The weather in Cebu is the opposite of what we have in Manila. It's so hot in here, but I think this is a lot better. I don't want to brave walking out in the rain.. Geezzz! Thunderstorms and lightning scared me to death as well.

Anyways, my time here with the family is all worth it. I really missed them. and I want to spend some more time with them. I might be here for 3 more weeks while waiting for the news from Canada Embassy....will see.. heheheh!

I want a vacation...

Someday when the time is right, I want to treat myself a grande vacation. It could be just me, myself and I or the company of friends it doesn't matter. I know I deserve this. My own self had been suffering so much and I am thankful that I am not a quitter. The hurricane that passed by in my life made me a better and stronger individual as I am right now. If in case someday I'll be facing a new challenge again I am sure I will be able to surpass it all. As a human who is alive and kicking, I believe problem is just a part of our daily endeavor. It will mold and help us to create a more firm decision in different aspect of life.

My goal of working and saving hasn't changed yet. Love can wait I am sure of that. But even though I am not meant for someone, I will still consider myself lucky because of the love of friends and family. Being alone doesn't really mean being lonely. It's just a matter of how you deal and think about it.

Well, some might agree less but anyhow for those who are in the same boat like me I'm sure can relate. *sight*