Dora invades Land of the Rising Sun

March 25, mum, pap and I trooped to the airport with our carry-ons and check-in baggage. We had to wait for a few minutes before they allowed us to check-in. Mum had to check with the airport people what the load was. Thankfully, they made all their efforts to bank us seats. Puno kasi ang economy. So there I was trying not to grin because my bakal still hurts but I was secretly wishing that we would be upgraded. Pero economy class yung boarding pass naming so goodbye dream. You would think I’m such an ungrateful kid. It’s not that, but business class is heaven on earth. But that moment, whatever it takes to take us to ate. :D

While we killed time before boarding, our names were paged. I had two things in mind that time: One, we may be denied boarding at the last minute OR we were going to be upgraded. So when mum approached the counter, it wasn’t either of the two. We were given better seats instead. Yung nasa boarding pass kasi sa dulo na so they moved us in the bulk area (more legroom) plus tanaw ang Mabuhay class. So near yet so far away ang drama ko. haaaaaaaay…

We were oh so prepared for this trip that mum had to buy stuff in the morning of our flight. Eto na yata ang pinakasabog na trip namin. =)) Because of that, we had our pseudo lunch before boarding around two in the afternoon. Isang slice ng pizza lang!

So when hot meals were served during the flight, I ate it with gusto even if my bakals was giving me a hard time. Nothing will stop me from eating! I must say, the chicken teriyaki was good for airplane standards. ;p On second thought, I was just extremely hungry that’s why it tasted so good. LOL

As I was starting to get bored, I took photos of the clouds outside (I love window seat!) and random things. My eyes finally fell on the tv set waiting for me. =) Individual tv sets on economy?? Now that’s not so bad. So I played tetris for a bit and watched a movie until we landed in the Land of the Rising Sun aka Sushilandia. =D

It was drizzling outside and as soon as we stepped out the aircraft, it was freezing! I had to wear my jacket and mind you I was wearing long sleeves. Ganun kalamig. Thank heavens ate was such a genius for bringing extra boots for me or my feet would’ve been frozen.

The train ride was fine since we were comfortably seated and it had heater (yeeeey!). The only thing was it was an express train and it didn’t stop in our station so we had to take another train back. Two stations lang naman. Patawa si tourist guide lumagpas tuloy kami. =))

From the train station, we took a cab to get to the place we were staying in. Maraming, maraming salamat po Kuya Dante at Ate Arlene. =D Sisterrific had some troubles giving the direction to the driver and ended up calling Kuya Dante for help. Mag-aral ka nga talaga ng Nihonggo. ;p

Finally, we were “home”. We unloaded our stuff from the cab, took it inside the house, settled in for a moment and had late dinner. Pizza yumyum! So Dora has finally landed in Japan. ‘til then.. =D

I miss Sydney

I can’t help but look back what happened to me exactly a year ago… I’ve been doing random time check since the other day because that was the time that mum and I left for Sydney to have some fun. :D

As I am making this blog, we were on our way to my aunt’s place in Melbourne. But let me share with you why I just can’t get enough of my Sydney trip… I will make one about my Melbourne trip soon.

March 09, 2009, while the rest of my block was heading down to Calaruega (up to this day, I wished that I was able to go to my retreat then had my Aussie trip), I was on my way to the airport with mum for our Sydney trip. It was really a difficult decision for me since it was my one and only retreat, my one last chance to bond with my friends and blockmates before we all go our separate ways. On the other hand, if I missed the flight, my visa would be expired for the second time in a row. So clearly, it was Sydney or Sydney?? Kidding! Mum actually gave me a choice but I couldn’t miss Aussie another time. So with a heavy heart, I went against the flow. Believe me, my heart and soul was with you guys during your retreat. I even had my own retreat letters. :D I had my “soul-searching” by the beach for an hour instead of three days.

We arrived in Sydney 8pm and waited for Tito Jonathan to pick us up. The trip to their place was quite long, almost an hour, 80kph-100kph. Imagine how far. Tired as I was, I kept my eyes wide open to see everything. :D

Finally, we got to their place and it was really nice to see Tita Amy and the kids all grown up. They had crab for dinner while I had pasta (Tita Amy prepared it just in case I didn’t like to eat crab. Thanks tita!). Then we settled in our designated room and had our well-deserved sleep.

Next day, we woke up early, had yummy breakfast and off we went with Tita Amy. She took the day off to tour us around. :D I had a blast touring around Sydney once again. It was my first ever trip and going back to my childhood memories made me feel like a kid again. Sydney will always have a special place in my heart. ♥♥♥ I seriously want to migrate there. It’s one of the few choices I have for migration. :D

We had lunch at the Establishment, it’s one of the good restos there where professionals have their lunch. Yummy steak! :D They even have catchy photos around the resto. Chefs and people covered in veggies and fruits ONLY. Enticing right? =))

After lunch, tita had to do some errands and so we went separate ways. Mum and I went to the Opera House, Circular Quay and Hyde Park. Mum asked me if I wanted to go see the Sydney Aquarium once more but I said no na. Once is enough and I was thinking we could use the money for other stuff instead. We had an awesome time eating Baskin’ Robbins. Yumyumyum!!! :D

We went strolling around the city and took lots of photos. I loved being inside the Church. Super quiet. All my memories of that place came rushing. The place felt the same. It was still the same. I love how time flies and things are still constantly the same and you love it the way it is. Mum and I waited for Tito Jonathan at the train station parking lot.

The next day, it was with yet another heavy heart that we packed our things and said goodbye to the kids, tito, tita and their cozy home. We left our stuff at tita’s office and toured Central once more. We went to shops we’ve never been to. I am definitely in love with Sydney. ♥♥♥ We had lunch with tita at a Thai restaurant and I must admit that I eat Pad Thai from that moment. :D

Tita Amy gave mum some money to buy the “kids” aka me, ate and kuya stuff because she didn’t know what we want daw. She didn’t have to. Their hospitality was more than enough for us. We picked up our stuff around 4pm and said our warmest gratitude to Tita Amy and the rest of the Wenceslao family.

We stayed in Bardwell Park station, waiting for Tito Rod. The man was surprised to see our baggage. Napabuhat siya ng wala sa oras eh. Instant macho. Thanks tito! :D We had early dinner at this membership resto. Uncle Vernon was a member of this golf area that caters a variety of cuisine. Lamb chops, yumyum! :D

We went to their place to have some coffee before they sent us off to the airport. I really had an AWESOME time in Sydney. It was one helluva trip. Sayang bitin. I shall be back soon my Sydney. ;p

P.S You might be wondering why I am blogging this after a year. Why?? For the simple reason that I can’t get enough of my Sydney experience and it’s refreshing to relive my adventures when I don’t have to worry about anything and just be plain care-free. I miss that. But I miss Sydney the most! Take me there!!! ‘til then… ;p

Misadventure with my tobleronies :D

The past weeks totally rocked with my tobleronies. :D I spent a few good times with them and we missed buddy even more. Feeling ko nga eh sub muna ko kay bud. Anyway, I had a blast with you guys.

Trisch, my playmate, I missed you sooooo much and hanging out with you felt like gradeschool days dear. :D I can safely say that nothing has changed. Nine years had passed but you are still that crazy, funny friend I used to know. Cheers to steady friendship despite the distance. Let’s play word racer soon. ;p

Sandra, my lollipop, I missed you a looooot and the past weeks were totally cool! Like what I told you, ikaw na lang super close ko na girl from your batch. Since our vball days, you stuck it out with me. Maraming salamat lollipop! :D I love that despite the age gap (kala mo naman ang laki!) and distance, we never fail to keep in touch. Feeling ko nga nadito ka lang sa pinas ‘coz we still get to chat, text and catch up most of the time. Daig mo pa mga andito eh. ‘Di ko nararamdaman ang presence nila. Pero loco ka rin eh. Alam mo na bakit, nakasulat naman sa letter. ;p

RR, my rockstar friend. We barely hang-out. tsk! Lumalabas lang tayo pag andito ang common friends. So, what we should do is hang-out more often before you leave, okay? I love your lyrics and carefree attitude. I know you’ll be a hit it Germany. OMG! Friends say you look like Edward Cullen. Yiheeee! That’s really hot R. :D

Let me share with you my fun misadventures with my tobleronies. This will look like a page from my journal but what the heck?!

January 26

Home from my OJT, I washed my face, changed clothes and left for buko. I don’t really know what’s with the place but we always end up chillin’ there. ;p I super missed Sandy and it was the first time that I saw her since she went home for the holidays. Oh R wag ka na magtampo miss rin kita pero andito ka lang naman. I can see you any old time. haha! So there we were, having fun, enjoying our fraps and catching up. Grabe na-miss ko talaga kayo. Here’s a photo of R lookin’ hot.

hottah!hottah! ;p

February 13

I texted Sandy but globe sabotaged me. BOOOOOOO!!! But the awesome thing was we ended up going to the same place. Yeeeeeeey! Our tables were considerably far from one another but we can see each other… and when I saw her, I got all excited and went to her. Ang galling talaga na nagtagpo kami. Not that it’s impossible but the timing couldn’t have been any better. :D Cheers to singlehood!

lollipops out for a drink

February 18

Tisay’s here. Yippie! I got this comment in my facebook account telling me to go to tropical for swimming. Five minutes after, I was all over the house getting all the stuff I needed for swimming. Twenty minutes later, I was on my way to meet the girls. Oh what fun! There was a bonus by the name of Thirdy ♥♥♥ and his mother Emeriz (hindi ko alam ang tamang spelling ng Emman). We totally had fun seeing the little boy have fun in the water. He is indeed an eyecandy. :D

kala nya kalaro lang ako :))

group pic ♥

i love my tobleronies ♥♥♥

I still can’t believe you’re engaged chica. Time flies by soooooo fast! And you still get admirers. Flaunt that ring baby! hahaha!

After swimming, we went to ice monster because playmate was craving. It was also a hot day so we needed that refresh us. Jamaican patty + ice monster = ♥♥♥

Sumunod si RR after ten years, kasi party hard eh. Photo galore with tobleronies. I love!

i ♥ my tobleronies! bud uwi ka na!

February 19

I went to the mall with pap to pick up my ATM card and just when we were about to go home, I ran into RR. The rest is history…not! He grabbed me to go with him to look for the girls. Ayun, instant bonding time again. :D Two days in a row baby! I’m ecstatic!weeeeee!

We went around looking for Tisay’s outfit for their gimmick. We ended up buying nothing. But I tell you, the girl can spend a lot for make-up. hahaha! Sandy bought glasses to cover up her eye because it was slightly swollen. Nakakita si Trisch ng feathery headband tapos gamitin na lang daw ni Sands as eye patch. In the end, our remedy was to cover her eye with bangs instead. Kasi wag ka nang mamboso! =))

I really had an awesome time in the mall with you guys. :D

February 23

Sandy and I were set to meet in school for intrams. Too bad you missed papa Derek!grabe, mucho gwapito talaga! Ikaw, ha strike two ka na sakin. Adik ka talaga. I had one helluva fun playing watergun with you. Balik bata tayo eh. Ang sayaaaaaaa! ♥ Sana dati pa natin ginawa yun. Bitin eh.

:D

February 26

I wouldn’t let Sandy leave without me saying adios. I felt bad the last time she left because we weren’t able to go out one last time. So I really made an effort to make up for it. No buko for us because the day when we were supposed to go out for coffee, mum and I had to go to Makati. Hindi ako nakapalag eh. So I dropped by her place to give some sweets and love letter (yiheee!) to her and buddy.

cute us ♥

She also gave me an earrings holder, useful na, cute pa. :D Then she asked me to cose my eyes and when I opened it, it was a deck of hollogram mickey mouse cards. As in mega cool! It was then that I found out that she collects cards. Na-touch naman ako at bingay mo sakin yun. I’ll keep that in mind Sandy. I’ll buy you p’ag may nakita ako na magandang design. Aalagaan ko yun don’t worry. I miss you since you left.

Playmate, have you purchased your ticket? I miss you chica. I wanna go there but I don’t have funds as of the moment. Basta we’ll party hard before you leave.

Bud, I super duper miss you! Uwi na please. I’m planning to give some small stuff to you and Sandy when your family leaves. Pero I’m shy. Bahala na.

RR, let’s go out a lot before you leave. Rock Germany when you get there okay? See you soon hottie!

I love you tobleronies! ♥♥♥ ‘til our next misadventures. ;p

One Fine Day

Two weeks ago (Feb.23), I went to school to watch the intrams. Fine, fine it was more of to see Derek Ramsay! ♥♥♥ This piece of heaven on earth got oh so lost in our little school. ;p He was invited for the ceremonial toss. I must admit, the guy has a good heart for dropping by. Awwww… Thank you for making my heart skip a beat. ;p

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 17 hearts for you mi derek lalalalalalooooove

I also saw my good old fellas and Sandy. Actually, may usapan talaga kami magkita dun. Ang galing lang na andun din si photogriver because his brother carried the torch. Then it was perfect timing that mg and rako talked and they went there as well. I bugged ate jean before intrams and she stepped up to the challenge. ;p Tita made chili con carne for us! ♥♥♥ The hotdogs! Oh the hotdogs!!! Jumbolicious. :D

i miss you mg and rako :D

Sandy told me she had good news which wasn’t really good news. Loco ka. Pero sige panalo ka na. I had fun with you guys. Karl, salamat sa pagbili ng watergun ko. It’s my favorite toy (I play with our dog) and thanks for being oh so game na basain kita. ;p

bang!!! ay watergun pala yan :))

parang studio pic. agree??

It was definitely one fine day. :D Thanks mucho fellas! I haven’t had such a fun day for a looooong time! Ang sarap maging bata ulit. ;p Sa uulitin!

Just Another Day

V-day was yet another day for me this year. I’ve spent the past 21 years flying solo. Okay, scratch that. Make it flying solo for the past five years. At the age of 16, I was ready to date, only there were no boys to date. =))

I thought that I would meet my boy in college. At 17, I was still single. By the time I reached 18, I was “legally” allowed to have a boyfriend, only I didn’t have one. hahaha! My entire college life, I didn’t even have a single shadow of a boy in my midst. tsk! Sure I had lots of eyecandies but nothing really prospered. It was either they were unreachable stars or taken or I was torpedo to be “friendly”. When you’re single it’s called friendly, when you’re taken it’s called flirting. nyahaha!

During sophomore year I was told that I would meet someone. At dahil dense ako, hindi ko siya naramdaman. toinks! At ang pinakamalupit, nung graduating ako, sinabihan na naman ako na may darating, good catch. I didn’t feel nor see Mr. good catch. Booooo on me! :S

I then thought that I would meet him at work so I was excited to work. I saw one but he was taken. *sniff, sniff* Don’t look for love and love will come to you. So I just went on with my life. Enjoying every second being single. :D Just looking around for eyecandies and making friends. Kaya ako K eh…not! bwahahaha!

But it would be great if I would soon meet THE ONE. Kahit early next year pwede. Hehehe! Para lang maiba naman at may ka-date sa V-day.

V-day was just an ordinary day. So ordinary that I went to school to attend my class. After all, there was no date to look forward to. The prof was kind enough to dismiss us early because everyone was sooooo bummed that we were in school on a Sunday morning plus it was V-day. Wala ka na ngang date, sadsad ka pa sa aral. Grabe naman di ba? ;p

I don’t really mind flying solo but I must admit that there are days that I wish I had a hand to hold, tipong HHWW. hahahaha! I wish I had someone to watch movies with, someone to be with around Manila and other places, someone to surprise and most of all, someone to sit with me, buy me a venti frap (my dream date back when I was a teen) and talk sense with me. Simple lang naman ang gusto ko sa buhay.

To all the boys that I liked/loved, thank you for the fun memories and pain you caused me. It helped me mature and make better decisions. To all of you reading this, if you know my future love, please have him read this. ;p You guys have a little over than five years to find him before I decide to enter sisterhood. Sige kayo, mauubos mga madre kasi lalabas sila pag pumasok ako. hahahaha! To THE ONE, one day you will read this and you will be smiling like a lunatic because you’re toooooo kilig that I have made this blog a loooooong time ago just for you. Okay, cheesy-ness borderline. ;p ;til then…