Janina's Birthday in Baguio

Baguio is still the best place to be at this time of the year here in the Philippines.  Me and my family were there last Sunday to Monday and we loved every minute of our stay.  Monday happened to be my daughter Janina’s birthday.  I wanted it to be special for her so I thought of using the voucher I bought many months back.  It was for an overnight stay in Mines View Park Hotel.  So glad we used it at the right time.  The weather was 10’C or 50’F.  It was freaking cold but since we never have yet experienced such low temperature here in Metro Manila, such chilly weather was a welcome respite.

If I may add, hubby as usual broke away from us when we reached Rosario, La Union.  He pedalled his way up to Baguio thru his favourite bike trail, the Kennon  Road.  He accomplished his goal and reached the hotel 3 hours behind us. I guess, nothing or no one can stop him from his passion, which is biking mountain trails.  I just pray for his safety everytime.

Daughter and me at the hotel's front yard.

The Mines View Park Hotel

The Hotel's Restaurant.

A tree's trunk curved with Igorot designs.

My family having breakfast.

Hubby's bike resting at the hotel's terrace.

Soul Siren Nina performing in SM Baguio.

Kennon Road.  (photo not mine)

Thank you for taking time to read this post.  Enjoy your weekend! God bless!

Two-day Shopping and Pig out

Few days after our Subic road trip, I packed a pair of clothing and commuted to my Ate’s (big sis) place in Balanga City, Bataan.  It is where I run to whenever I need some de-stressing although I was far from being stressed that time. Ha ha..  Well, I just miss going there because Sis never fails to cook good food. And not only that,  she doesn’t get tired driving me around to shop for some real good bargains and to treat me to the best eating places she knows of, notwithstanding if the restaurant is in Subic or in Marquee in Angeles or in SM in San Fernando, Pampanga. Fortunately for her, her daughter can now drive and she has since then been spared from that job most of the time.

On the day that I arrived there, we went shopping at the town's Tiangge. Came night time, Mae, her daughter drove us to Subic to have dinner at Meat Plus Cafe and again for another bargain shopping on the duty free shops in the area.

The following day, we headed to Marquee for my Fitflops, then to Fortune Tea House at SM San Fernando for supposedly Peking Duck lunch but unfortunately, it was out of stock. (Sigh!) We still had a great fill anyway!

It was a real chillax day for the three of us.  Thanks to my Ate for the grand time I had!

Another Road trip to Subic and Angeles, Pampanga

Because of Subic’s proximity to Quezon City, it is usually our choice whenever we want to go on an out of town day trips.  Seems like I really could never get enough of Subic no matter how many times we’ve visited the place. That’s why when my friend, Lyn asked me to come with her and her hubby for a road trip to Subic, she needed not repeat the invite.  We were there Sunday, January 22.  With her behind the wheel, we drove around and stopped by at every nice place her husband wanted to see. If I may mention, Art, her husband has been partly paralyzed due to stroke. Because of that sensitive health condition, she’s been spending all  her time for his total welfare.  She has become the ever loving caregiver, driver and all to him.  Seeing him getting bored at home, she thought of bringing him to Subic and Marquee Mall in Angeles, Pampanga to somehow lessen his ostensibly growing boredom.  I could dare say that he’s such a lucky man for having such a tough, caring and loving woman like her.  If there is such an accolade as the "Best-est Caregiver-wife" (Lol!.. ) it could be her. Kudos to you my friend!

Thank you for your time here. Have a great week everyone!

What's the matter with Entrecard?

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WTH is going on with Entrecard? I can’t load their page! Can't login since two days ago! Is it only me who’s getting this problem? I am a long time registered member but I started to make use of the EC only few months back. Since then, I had been enjoying the EC dropping thing as well as reading those interesting blogs out there. I've been getting a good number of drops back which I think must be appreciatively acknowledged. I'm dying to do my EC dropping thing but I'm getting frustrated not being able to login.

I wonder when the mess would end! Any feed back?

Have a wonderful start of the week! Thanks for visiting, buddies!

Parrot of Crocodile Park

This is just one of the many parrots being taken cared of in the Crocodile Farm in Davao.  Unlike other parrots, this one has six striking colors. More common species have usually three or four, but this one has six various colors like, green, blue, red, pink, black and yellow-green.  Parrot's photo taken during our trip to Davao last year.

Making this my entry to Color Connection.



Have a happy and enjoyable weekend to all my blogger buddies  and visitors!

Yellow Signage

We drove to Subic yesterday with my friend on the steering wheel.   Catching this yellow signage of the All Hands Beach, a nice beach with calm water which I plan to go back to for our summer outing.

Sharing this as my entry for Mellow Yellow Monday.  Have a delightful Monday everyone!

99.9% Unique Blog Award

What?? This blog of mine, 99.9% unique? Love it! (Big Grin!)  Nonetheless, true or not, A Single Mom's Blog has shared this award to this humble blog of mine.  Thank you so much my friend for this unique award. I truly appreciate it.

Consequently, I am sharing this awesome award to these admirable blogpals with considerably unique blogs! I hope you guys, like it!




1. PinayWAHM               
2. Dhemz                          .
3. Chubskulit                      
4.  Lainy    .           
5. Liz
6. Nancy
7. Ika Devita

Kong Hei Fat Choi!  May this year of the Dragon be a better year for all! Peace and Happiness to everyone!

Orchids of Bahay Pawid

These photos of orchids are taken when we stopped by in Bahay Pawid Restaurant in La Union the last time we went up to Baguio.  This place is our favourite pitstop before climbing up the zigzag Kennon Road.  I love this place because they have this orchid garden that is almost always bursting with blooms.

Posting these coloful orchids as my initial entry for Color Connection. Have a colorful day everyone!

Magic Trick

Our attention was caught by this "Magic" act being shown in the Mall yesterday.  The lady performer was carried by the magician and laid her body on two standing poles. Afterwhich, the pole supporting the lady's buttocks was taken away leaving only the pole that supports  the neck. Still, the lady remains horizontally suspended on air. Amazing!

This is my very first attempt to join a meme.  With the color yellow at the background setting,  this makes my entry to Mellow Yellow.

Christmas Parcel from Texas

I was surprised when I opened the parcel I claimed from the post office.  It came from a long time blogger buddy who's like a daughter to me. She is Demcy Apdian Dias or Dhemz to all of us, her blogger friends.   I never expected such act of thoughtfulness to come from someone whom I haven’t yet met in person although I seem to have known her and her family too well through her interesting blogs. I was indeed, very much touched by the kind thought she sent my way!

Thank you so much Dhemz!  I love each and everything you sent me most especially the greeting card with your lovely photos and the “Blogging Rocks” ref magnet. I'll treasure this new addition to my collection of ref magnets. The magnetic note pad is so pretty as well as the Las Vegas key chain.  I love the colour of the lipsticks too. .. and the lip smacking Texas chocolate bar, great!  Thanks for sharing the life in Texas thru your Greg and Demcy 2011 Newsletter. 

I only wish I could have the opportunity to meet you in person together with Greg and Akesh when you visit back the country. 

Again, my heartfelt gratitiude to you and family! God bless!