UAAP Season 72 Women's Volleyball Game 1 - December 13, 2009

Watched the game between UST Tigresses and Season 71 runner-up FEU Lady Tamaraws. Because of a not so good performance by the Lady Tamaraws, Tigresses beat them in straight sets with Maru Banaticla as the Best Player of the Game.

Christmas Party with Payatas Kids (December 12, 2009)

My headstrong barkada decided to have a Christmas Party with the children of Payatas whom we visited last October.

Everyone of us was involved in planning on which items to give to the children as christmas gift and which food to bring. Since they are students from a day care, we opted to provide them with school supplies.

We are very happy to see them once again especially those who became close to us during our first visit. After the party, we felt exhausted but very fulfilled since we were able to make the children happy and excited again to go to school since they have new school supplies.

UAAP Season 72 Women's Volleyball Game 2 - December 8, 2009

The second game of the day is between the Season 71 Champion DLSU Lady Archers and V-League Champion UST Tigresses. It was a very tight match that the game was extended to the 5th set with the Lady Archers claiming the first win. Stephanie Mercado was selected as the Player of the Game.

UAAP Season 72 Women's Volleyball Game 1 - December 8, 2009

Watched the first day of UAAP women's volleyball tournament and the first game is between Adamson Lady Falcons and FEU Lady Tamaraws. The Lady Falcons won in straight sets with Angela Benting as the Best Player of the Game.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 3 National Palace Museum (November 30, 2009)

The next morning, we decided to visit the National Palace Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. The place is really beautiful!

Taiwan Adventure - Day 2 Modern Toilet (November 29, 2009)

We had our dinner in one of Taiwan's most famous restaurants, the Modern Toilet. This resto depicts and uses things usually found inside the toilet. The price of the food is quite reasonable considering that it already includes drinks and dessert.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 2 Chiang Kai Shek Memorial (November 29, 2009)

After the tour of the northeast, we decided to visit the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial since it is one of the most visited places in Taipei. We had a lot of picture shots there but most of them are using Mommy Barok's camera.

We did also go to the nearby Presidential Office Building and National Central Library.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 2 Yehliu Geological Park (November 29, 2009)

The tour then proceeded to the famous Yehliu Geological Park. It boasts of the different rock formations carved by erosion. It features the rock formation of an eqyptian queen's head, the very famous Queen Cleopatra.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 2 Chungcheng Park (November 29, 2009)

We decided to take a tour offered at the front desk of Lilai Hotel, the Northern Coast Tour. The first destination is the Chungcheng Park overlooking the Keelung Harbor. The park has several statues of Buddha and a huge statue of the Kuanyin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 1 Taipei 101 (November 28, 2009)

After visiting Beitou, we decided to do night shots at Taipei 101. Taipei 101 is still considered as the tallest building in the world until January 2010 since it will be overtaken by Burj Dubai. Though not as photogenic as Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur because the building is not well lit, we still had some shots taken. We decided to have dinner at the nearby shopping center, New York New York.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 1 Beitou (November 28, 2009)

After having lunch at Ximending, we decided to go to Beitou, famous for hot springs. They have a museum exclusively for Hot Spring and how the hot spring industry was established.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 1 Ximending Market (November 28, 2009)

We woke up early so that we can go to a lot of places since Tin-tin and Hazel will just be in Taiwan for 2 whole days. We checked-out places near our "hotel" so look for places to eat and buy stuff. We ended up going to Ximending Market, one of the famous markets here in Taipei. The stores here are open from 1 o'clock in the afternoon until early hours of the following day. Ximending Market offers a lot of things especially those who are looking for clothes to buy.

Taiwan Adventure - Day 1 Simon Hotel (November 28, 2009)

We arrived in Taiwan around 1 o'clock in the morning. Very tired after the flight, we decided to go straight to our hotel (Lilai Hotel) but unfortunately they can't accommodate us yet since the check-in time is 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The reception in the lobby told us that we can check-in at a nearby hotel and then just transfer there in the afternoon. Since all of us are already sleepy, we decided to stay on the nearby hotel.

Upon check-in, we realized that the hotel is not an ordinary hotel, it's a motel type where each room has a theme. We got two rooms, the first one where I stayed is Japanese-inspired and the other one (I don't know the exact theme) has a chair especially for love making (boom boom! hehehe!)

Curious? Just check-out the picture here in this album. hehehehe...

Thanksgiving Party - Pormalan Theme

Spent the Thanksgiving weekend last November 21 with my headstrong behs at Katitay's house in Mandaluyong. This is like a get-together party since some of the behs don't usually attend the usual weekend gimiks.

Shakey's V-League S6 2nd Conference Game 2 - 10/25/2009

The second game of the day is between the FEU Lady Tamaraws and San Sebastian Lady Stags. It took 5 thrilling sets before the volleybelles from Morayta beat the 1st conference runner-up. Mumay Vivas was chosen as the Player of the Game.

Shakey's V-League S6 2nd Conference Game 1 - 10/25/2009

First game of the day is between the College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers and Lyceum of the Philippines University Lady Pirates. The Lady Blazers demolished the Lady Pirates in 3 straight sets with Giza Yumang as the Player of the Game.

Shakey's V-League S6 2nd Conference Game 2 - 10/18/2009

The second game is between two UAAP powerhouse, the FEU Lady Tamaraws and the Adamson Lady Falcons. The Morayta-based volleybelles defeated their counterparts in San Marcelino in 4 sets with Mumay Vivas chosen as the Player of the Game.

Shakey's V-League S6 2nd Conference Game 1 - 10/18/2009

First game of the day is between the UST Tigresses and UP Lady Maroons. The Tigresses won the game in straight sets giving the them its third straight win of the conference. Sophomore Maika Ortiz was adjudged Player of the Game.

Shakey's V-League S6 2nd Conference Game 2 - 10/11/2009

The second game of the opening day features the match between FEU Lady Tamaraws and UP Lady Maroons. Rachel Anne Daquis is playing again for the Lady Tamaraws as their guest player. The Lady Tamaraws demolished the Lady Maroons as the former beat the latter in straight sets. Shaira Gonzales, my favorite in the FEU squad, was declared as the Player of the Game.

Shakey's V-League S6 2nd Conference Game 1 - 10/11/2009

Opening game of the second conference between the UST Tigresses and AdU Lady Falcons. This is the comeback game of Angeli Tabaquero and guest player Roxanne Pimentel and the first game of UST rookies Maru Banaticla, Dindin Santiago, Jenny Fortuno and Kat Carangan. The Tigresses beat the Lady Falcons in 4 sets with Team Captain Aiza Maizo chosen as the Player of the Game.

A day with the children of Payatas

Carissa spent her birthday last October 10 with the children of Payatas along with Carmi, Tito Resty (Carissa's father), Faye, Trina, Aqui and Katitay. We enjoyed spending the afternoon with the children. The children presented a play entitled Juan Tamad with Darwin playing the lead role. Carmi joined the children in Stop Dance while Carissa and Trina became Pokwang and Mariel in hosting Hep Hep Hooray!

It was really a very fulfilling activity and we promised ourselves that we will return there for another afternoon of fun and surprises!

Carissa's Birthday Celebration

Went to Carissa's house for the "salubong" of her birthday last Friday, October 9. Celebrating with her are her friends from High School and College as well as her behs from Headstrong.

Happy Birthday, Carissa!!!

Carissa's Surprise Birthday Party

Celebrated Carissa's advanced birthday party by surprising her last Saturday, October 3, at their house in Pasig. The surprise party was organized by her sister, our Li'l Beh Carmi. Everyone enjoyed the party with the usual videoke session, cake eating challenge and Pinoy Henyo Hali version (hehehehe!).

Subic Tree Top Adventure

Went to Subic with Headstrong friends last September 21 to experience a different adrenaline rush at Tree Top Adventure. Everyone of us enjoyed the different rides that the venue offered from the relaxing Canopy Ride to the heart stopping Superman Adventure and Tree Drop. We also enjoyed the Trekking part where Kuya Jun demonstrated to us how to make a fire from bamboo and looking for a type of bamboo where we can get drinking water.

This is really an adventure that is worth doing again!

Los Banos Weekend

Spent the (almost long) weekend (Sept 5-6) with my Headstrong behs at the Recto's house in Los Banos, Laguna.

Zoobic Safari Adventure

Went to Subic with my family and my cousin, Cris. She treated us for an adventure inside the Zoobic Safari. We really enjoyed the close encounter with the Tigers and also with the different animals inside the zoo.

After that, we went to Camayan Beach for a sumptuous lunch. We also went to Royal Duty Free for some shopping.

HK and Macau Adventure - Hong Kong Day 3

Last day of the adventure, we decided to go to Lantau Island but unfortunately, the cable car is under maintenance so we decided to just go to the Outlet Mall near the cable car terminal for shopping.

HK and Macau Adventure - Hong Kong Day 2

It's the Disneyland Day!!!

I really enjoyed this tour inside Disneyland since I wasn't able to go to the Disneyland when I was in California.

Attractions and activities we joined - Stitch's Summer Dance Bash, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Mickey's Waterworks Parade, The Lion King Show, The Golden Mickeys, It's a small world, Art of Animation, Animation Academy (I was able to draw Goofey!) and of course, the Fireworks Display!

HK and Macau Adventure - Macau Day 2

Checked out before lunch and left Venetian Hotel. We went to Sands Hotel and Casino to leave our bags and had lunch at KFC. Thanks to Sands for the free mineral water and fruit juices... hehehehe...

After lunch, we went to the Fisherman's Wharf for picture taking. Left Macau around 4 o'clock in the afternoon and went back to Hong Kong.

Checked-in again at Geo-Home Hotel, left our bags then went to the night Market in Mongkok.

HK and Macau Adventure - Macau Day 1

Woke up early to catch the earliest ferry going to Macau but was able to catch the 1030 schedule.

Upon arrival at Macau, we headed straight to Venetian Hotel to check in (yes, we stayed at the Venetian Resort and Casino. Thanks to Tita Os' friend). Took a few shots inside our room, around the hotel and went out for a city tour.

Spots we visited:
The Macau Tower,
A-Ma Temple
Senado Square
St. Dominic's Church
Ruins of St. Paul's Church
Koi Kei for pasalubong
Grand Lisboa Hotel
Wynn Hotel
The Bubble at Hard Rock Hotel

HK and Macau Adventure - Hong Kong City tour Day 1

Arrived in Hong Kong around 1030 am (August 20, 2009) and checked in at Geo-Home Hotel in Mongkok.

Went out for some window shopping to check where to go to shop for personal things and pasalubong for family and friends. Our group then proceed to the Peak and stayed there for the light show.

Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag

Went to Manaoag, Pangasinan yesterday, August 9, with my family and relatives to hear mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag. My mother made a promise to Our Lady of Manaoag that she'll pay Her a visit after her successful knee operation.

Adam's 1st Birthday

Adam with Daddy Warner and Mommy Aileen

Went to my godson's first birthday party at Alexandra Clubhouse last Saturday, August 8.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADAM!

KAZE No Reason EP Launch

Attended the EP Launch of my friend Faye's band, KAZE, last Saturday, August 1, at the Genre Bar in Cubao Expo.

Congratulations to Faye and the rest of the band members of Kaze!!!

Kobe Asia Tour 2009

Went to the Nike Park at Bonifacio High with Katitay and Trina to see Kobe Bryant in person.

We had a hard time finding a good place for picture taking because there are a lot of people present at the venue. Luckily, we were able to take few good shots.

Shakey's V-League - June 16, 2009

Watched the Game 3 of the Season 6 First Conference Finals between UST Tigresses and SSC Lady Stags where the former captured their 4th crown in 7 finals appearance making them the team with most number of championship crowns in the Shakey's V-League's history.

UST's Setter and the Best Setter awardee Rhea Dimaculangan was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the Finals.

(Unfortunately, my sister and I were able to watch the last few minutes of the finals thanks to the heavy rains and heavy traffic!!!)

Shakey's V-League - June 14, 2009

Watched the Game 2 of the Finals series between San Sebastian Lady Stags and UST Tigresses. The Tigresses evened the series with 1 win apiece via a 3 set win over the Lady Stags.

In the earlier match, Adamson Lady Falcons snatched the third place honors by beating the FEU Lady Tamaraws in 3 sets.

It was also the day were the individual awards were given:

Best Scorer: Jang Bualee - SSC
Best Attacker: Lou Ann Latigay - SSC
Best Digger: Tatan Gata - Adamson
Best Receiver: Margarita Pepito - SSC
Best Server: Micah Morada - FEU
Most Improved Player: Shaira Gonzalez - FEU
Best Blocker: Aiza Maizo - UST
Best Setter: Rhea Dimaculangan - UST
MVP: Ging Balse - UST

Congratulations to all awardees and to the Tigresses!!! GO USTE!!!

Trina's Birthday Celebration

Celebrated Trina's birthday last May 30 which lasted until the early hours of May 31.

We first watched Terminator at Edsa Shangri-La Mall and then had dinner at Sumo Sam. The celebration continued at Carissa's house where we played Taboo, Ping Pong Pang and Hep Hep Hooray. We also had our usual videoke session.

We waited for Trina's birthday where we ate Mango Bravo (another record-breaking performance!!! hehehehe...) and another cake (I forgot the cake's flavor hehehehe) given by the goddesses.

Shakey's V-League - May 21, 2009

Watched the games last Thursday for the 2nd day of the quarterfinals of the Shakey's V-League.

FEU Lady Tamaraws beat University of San Jose Recoletos Lady Jaguars of Cebu City in 3 sets; SSC Lady Stags defeated University of Saint La Salle Lady Stingers of Bacolod also in 3 sets; UST Tigresses won over AdU Lady Falcons in 4 sets.

Hola Bora 2009

Went to Boracay last May 14-17 with my Headstrong friends. Enjoyed a lot all the activities that we had - Parasailing, Reef Walking, frisbee, bar hopping, swimming, jamming sessions, playing "Shake, Shake Shampoo" under the rain and others.

This is one of the best summer gimiks of my life!!!

Shakey's V-League - May 10, 2009

Watched the games at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo with Ana and Troy. The FEU Lady Tamaraws beat the Adamson Lady Falcons in straight sets while the Ateneo Oracare Lady Eagles defeated the UP Lady Maroons also in straight sets.

We were able to take photos with some of the stars of the Shakey's V-League like Rachel Ann Daquis, Shaira Gonzales, April Jose, Micah Morada of the FEU Lady Tamaraws; Sang Laguilles and Angela Benting of the Adamson Lady Falcons; Fille Cainglet and Gretchen Ho of the Ateneo Oracare Lady Eagles.

Shakey's V-League - May 5, 2009

Watched the games at the Arena with my father (first timer... hehehehe...). College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers beat Lyceum Lady Pirates in 5 sets while the UST Tigresses defeated FEU Lady Tamaraws in 4 sets.

The game between the Tigresses and Lady Tamaraws was really very exciting since you can't really say who will win the set since the score was really very close.

Congratulations to the Tigresses and kudos also to the Lady Tamaraws! You gave the fans one hell of a game!

Labor Day Weekend at Los Banos, Laguna

Spent the Labor Day Weekend with Carissa, Faye, Trina, Ainah, Kavie, Aqui, Marvin, Romel and Kit in Los Banos, Laguna. We stayed at Carissa's house for 3 days of fun, swimming, photoshoots, wasakan and kantahan. We also played freesbie in UPLB (sa uulitin!!! hehehehehe). We went to Ainah's house to watch how Pacman demolished got-Hitman Hatton.

This is one of the best weekend vacation!

Shakey's V-League - May 3, 2009

After arriving from our 3-day vacation in Los Banos, I headed straight to the Arena in San Juan to watch the games. I wasn't able to enjoy watching it because I was very tired and sleepy. FEU Lady Tamaraws beat CSB Lady Blazers in 4 sets and my dear UST Tigresses lost to ADMU Oracare Lady Eagles in 5 sets.

The only good thing that happened was that Ana and I were able to have a picture with former UST Setter Denise Tan who is now one of the courtside reporters of the V-League.

Sun Life Outing at Sariaya, Quezon

Got invited by my Sun Life friends to join them in their annual summer outing in Sariaya, Quezon.

Enjoyed a lot since I got to see some of my friends who I haven't seen for months now.

Shakey's V-League Opening Day

Watched the opening day matches of the 6th Season of Shakey's V-League last April 19 with Ana and Troy.

First game featured the Adamson Lady Falcons and Ateneo Lady Eagles where the Lady Falcons dominated the game and swept the Lady Eagles in straight sets. In the second game it was a very tight match between the UST Tigresses and San Sebastian Lady Stags. The UST Tigresses won the game in 5 sets (3-2). UST snatched the first 2 sets but the Lady Stags took the next 2 sets to force a fifth and deciding set where the Tigresses won 15-11.

We also got to watch the opening ceremonies where the top 8 teams from Manila paraded.

I'm very happy cause UST won and Ana and I were able to have a picture with the FEU Lady Tamaraws.

Bisita Iglesia 2009

It seems that every Holyweek I am able to do something different. This year was no exception as I completed Bisita Iglesia for the first time!

With Carissa and Ana completing the triumvirate, we accomplished visiting 14 different churches in 5 different cities in Metro Manila. Though it is very tiring, the experience was really worth it!

Here are the churches we visited:

1. St. Francis Church (Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong)
2. Christ the King Chruch (Green Meadows, Quezon City)
3. Sanctuario de San Jose (Greenhills, San Juan)
4. Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST, Manila)
5. Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo)
6. San Sebastian Church
7. San Miguel Church (Malacanang)
8. St Jude Archdiocesan Shrine (Malacanang)
9. San Beda Church (Mendiola)
10. St Francis of Assisi Church (Legarda)
11. Our Lady of Loretto Church (Legarda)
12. San Agustin Church (Intramuros)
13. Manila Cathedral (Intramuros)
14. Shrine of the Infant Jesus (Mall of Asia, Pasay)

Carissa and Ana had some very quotable quotes... hehehehe..

"Wala bang entrance sa gilid?" - Carissa referring to the UST Main Bldg. She thought this is the UST Chapel.

"Pa-picture tayo sa mga Claudia Sibil!" - Ana (Claudia should be Guardia)

"Baka sa Cavity kami bukas..." - Ana (Cavity should be Cavite)

Peace ladies!!! hehehehehe...

Sunset etc.

Took several pictures of sunset and facade of the Shrine of the Infant Jesus at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City last April 6.

Joy's Oathtaking Ceremonies at SMX

My sister took her oath as a Registered Nurse last Monday, April 6, at the SMX Center in Pasay City.

Congratulations to our newest nurse, Norica Joy Victore, R.N.

An afternoon at Mall of Asia

Ana and I decided to have a photoshoot at SM Mall of Asia yesterday. We took photos of the sunset and night scenes.