favorite shirt.

Friends, we are being put into a big test again. This time I'm no longer sure if we can still overcome it or will it make us put in a bad taste. Been roaming around the circle but what we have is something that you cant put into waste. We have built this for more than 10 years or so and some are 15years and more. Our story maybe amazing for some, but it doesn't tell the whole thing of it. Back fighting is not our stuff neither bitching with one another. Because there's more to that. A deeper wound that its hard to heal, something that you would just pray to let go of it. After all the teaming up, bashing each other, take sides or so, after all that has been said and done, end of the day, you still ends up realizing that they are still responsible on molding you of what you are right now and what not. Our story is already a cliche on others but our friendship is something we will carry for the rest of our lives and every time we look back, you can still manage to carry that certain smile because you knew once in your life, they made a difference on you and you cant just turn your back away from it in a snap. You may have a stain on your favorite shirt but it can still be washed away, and still ends up wearing that same shirt that gives you the comfort no matter what..

rock.

Ever since i was a kid i hated rock. I always have this impression that people linked to rock is always being associated with drugs, alcohol and worst is suicidal tendencies. One of the few examples is Kurt Cobain, the main vocals of band Nirvana. He died at an early age of 27yo. Was in rehab in and out. had detox but same ordeal of withdrawal. He was considered as one of the legacy in rock industry. 

Next we have James "Jim" Morrison, guy behind The Doors band. His Rolling Stones front-cover is one of the best seller issue of all time. He was at his peak when he died at same age of 27yo. But until now his death is still being disputed. One thing for sure, it still being associated with drugs and alcohol. 

Lastly, who wouldn't know the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presly himself. Found dead on his mansion bathroom and believed to have drugs misuse for years which is still remains to be proven as the family kept it away from the media. 

Mainly the reason why I am blogging about rock is because I tried to open my mind to the soul of this genre. And its not bad at all. Been on my playlist all day long and to be honest the lyrics, when you get to listen carefully there is some kind of a depth on it. Theme of sounds maybe predictable on some people but for me its more than that. Misinterpretation is always part of something that's getting on their peak and this is one of those. Soul is what this music carries when you take it deep within. There is something in the lyrics that will captivate the attention. If music is played with the wrong bunch of people that's when you lose the touch and you began to use alternatives to create music that sometimes leads to tragic ending. 


These are some of the artists I really admire. Amazing sound. Careers on top. Good music. 

Coldplay*Florence and the Machine*Incubus
Oasis*Ben Rector*Maroon5
The Script*Dashboard Confessional*James Morrison

  

tattoed.

Serena: Are you sure? Because I know this may sound crazy or selfish or... like I'm living in the past or something. But you were the love of my life, Dan. I don't know, I just thought I was yours too.

thai cravings.

Because of boredom last Monday, i ended up stuck in my tv tube browsing some good shows. And one show caught my attention for one reason, FOOD!! It features the latest finds around the metro, may it be food, fashion, trends, travel, culture, movies ETC. At that time they were into food. They were trying out Mango Tree Bistro in Greenbelt 5. Ordering your food is not their ordinary coz customers were provided with IPad!! Yep! You heard it right! Customers get to see the actual pictures on an IPad. Imagine how how cool is that! :) And guess where am I the very next day?? Not in Greenbelt but in Trinoma branch. Because of my personal love on Thai food with all the spices and herbs this is definitely a "Must Try" for me. These what we got. BURP!!! Ooppss :D

Tom Yum is an instant favorite on me. Perfect one!
Since I'm into soups, what a way to put spice on it matching it
with big slices of shrimps. Need say more? 

Pad Thai, one of Thailand's best.
Close on having that authentic taste! 

Gai Thai Krai Yang, own version of lemon grass chicken with perfection,
served with  Northeastern dipping lemon sauce. 

I am definitely going back and will try their best seller deep fried breaded shrimp cake and this much talk about Pla Krapong Neung Ma Now, in short, its a huge fish dish place on an oval pot which has candles under floating in a sea of sauce. I will see you SOON! :)

making a turn.

after all that has been said and done. all the hurtful words that has crushed us. it all boils down to no one wins this bout. we both lose the game. lessons learned and time to move on. i may have been quiet the whole time scared that if i say words you might leave me in the dark upside down, scarred with all the painful thoughts. what i am right now is the person i become after all the things that molded me to be a better person. what hurts is you are no longer to witness that. our story is what's gonna linger me as i turn my back away from you. it was a struggle trying to win your trust. we were tussling over our personal issues. i am being pushed back against the wall every time we fight the same reasons. i got tired. we both got tired. that was the hardest part coz no one wants to take the fight anymore. we were restless. now that we're done, friendship goes down the drain unnoticeable. part of me died...
i may have died but knowing that we were better off this way then im throw in the towel and accepts this defeat. im making a swirl on my decision of letting you go.. i had to and i need to, knowing the downside of me losing you. im walking out of the dream i used to have and as i take this big turn, im bringing that dream with me. thank you for coming into my life..... sorry if my efforts still makes you feel less of a person until the very end, i tried.. i really do. word war ends here. and i will end it with our story. story that will always starts from that vivid memory when you asked my name. thank you for asking me because when i looked back, i dont think i will ever have that guts. thank you for sharing that story with me and emptily thank you for giving me enough reasons to let you go for good. ily.

PALAWAN: one for the books.

DAY 1: Finally! my palawan escape is way long overdue to get posted. LOTS of major turnarounds happened from the last couple of weeks/months not just the palawan trip per se but my entire personal life and career wise but before we get into there need to share some highlights of my trip. twas my first trip all the way down to visayas region and i make sure that it will be worth it! no, i did not fail on that one. truly it was a beautiful experience to see the other side of the metro. set aside all the pollution, crimes all over and all the political brouhaha, philippines indeed can still compete when it comes to nature and this post will definitely says it all.  

scenic view minutes before plane landed in puerto princesa
- oh did i say i was alone on my first day? yes I AM!

WELCOME TO PUERTO PRINCESA !

one of the best things about this trip is 
i get to share it with my wing man :)
- airport transfer to hotel included on our package. Yay!

one of the best views from this hotel. 
got a GOOD DEAL for this accommodation.

in prep for our lunch out and tiangge
-at this point of time we are already dead hungry!
first stop was KaLui, one of Palawan's pride when it comes to food
 
seaweed appetizer

spicy squid

KaLui steak

who would wanna miss the famous Tubbataha salad. Nomnom!

prawns

on the house salad - freebies!!

KaLui was our first stop. We did not had anything for breakfast so we are eagerly looking forward for this one. We billed on this a long time ago when i was checking on the net the best food deals in town and KaLui tops it all. We had the Kalui special of the day that already includes fish steak, veggies of the day, spicy squids, prawns and rice. and to sum it all up we had this famous Tubbataha salad and waiter served our on the house salad for the day. after that sumptuousness meal we were like zombies walking along the streets of city towards the tiangge place. but really it was one of the best. we ate barefooted, place was entirely at its best, food was an A+ to me, and man the price is supeeer affordable, you would want to go back if only you have all the time in the world. 

barefoot  is the first rule

mini garden

paintings all over the place

real ones! 

thank you KaLui! :)

Tiangge is about few kilometers from KaLui, but we managed to walk thru it also good idea after all after having that big meal we had to walk it off. haha! Normally buying pasalubongs is on the last part of the trip but we chose to have it on our first day instead because of all the itinerary lined up. Here are some of the goodies. 

DAY 2: Woke up 430am for the 7am call time for our Underground river trip. Also to get in time with our hotel's buffet breakfast at 6am. 

20min boat ride all the way from Sabang port to Underground River, not to mention the an hour and half by land from hotel to Sabang port. 

One of the 7 Wonders of the World

After the whole breathtaking trip to Underground River i must say that Philippines indeed has all the wonders of being most sought when it comes to beautiful views and nature in speaking. We just need better govern on that. 

To cap the night we went to Kinabuch, this is the place to be at night. But we were not in the mood for drinking and we ended up having a simple dinner and tried the famous "tamilok" - a woodworm which taste like oyster. Bit icky and yucky but not that bad, did not get to finish the small plate though haha! 

DAY 3: One of the most anticipated day of this is the Dos Palmas -well im excited the whole trip cant blame me :) Woke up same time as yesterday. Same routine for brekky buffet and to be pick up by the team from hotel to port then 1hr boat ride to Dos Palmas. 

welcome drinks :)

welcome aboard Dos Palmas

BUFFET !!!

photos says it all..

Indeed this trip is one for the books. Puerto Princesa is such a beauty. Im in awe in every scenic view i see, breathtaking experience! Cant wait to make another sidetrip on planning a getaway from everything in the city. 

Thank You!!!