I started this blog in 2006 when I was still a young twentysomething corporate gal seeking happiness and fulfillment at every opportunity. I was on the brink of depression until I decided to take control of my life and choose to be happy. I now work online on my own time, enjoying all the things that give me joy and pleasure, whether at home or while traveling. This blog records and summarizes my adult life's journey.
They say that the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. And so I dream what I want to dream, go where I want to go and be what I want to be. After all, we only have this one life to do what really matters most.
Feel free to take a peek at my journey... come share my happiness with me.
I'm also passionate about:
What a typical year for me is like:
CR EATE YOUR OWN DESTINY.... whatever you ask, the universe always says YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND." --- The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
I do! And my life is now a series of one miracle after another. Good things keep on pouring into my life!!! God is good!
... 1 week Asian Trip:
... The Great Donsol-Caramoan Getaway
... Bohol Trip
... Bacolod Trip
PHILIPPINES
Batanes
Cagayan Valley
El Nido
Sagada
Tuguegarao
ASIA
Bangkok
Beijing
Cambodia
Hong Kong (again)
Kota Kinabalu (again)
Langkawi
Macao
Malacca
Penang
Phuket, Thailand
THE WEST
Barcelona, Spain
Brazil
Cabo, Mexico
Italy
L.A., California
New York
Paris, France
Rome
Switzerland
The Caribbean
Most photos on this blog are taken either by me or my husband, Peter. We use our Nikon D40, some with my Olympus u725SW (especially underwater shots) and a few with my Nokia fone (for unexpected photo taking). The more recent underwater shots and videos are taken with the use of GE and Agfaphoto HD recorder. I just realized that this is also a nice venue to practice and showcase my skills in photography! Weeee! ^_^
WowSurigao.com - the City of Island Adventures, Philippines
Presentations and Public Speaking
Heavy Machinery and Machine Moving Skates
Aluminium Air Pallet Transporters
Hydraulic Lifting Jacks or Toe Jacks Industrial
Pallet Turntables with Coil Spring Damping
Fork Lift Stacker Trucks Industrial
Heavy Duty Furniture and Appliance Movers
Hey guys! To all those who voted for me, THANK YOU SO SO SOOO MUCH! I didn't make it in the finals but I am still forever grateful for being included in the semis and eventually being awarded the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD in BLOGS category. Enjoy blogging everyone! And remember to always keep it real. I love you all! Mwah!
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"I have everything I need. My life is unfolding perfectly."
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I am a carefree millionaire! All good things are coming to me. Money is easy and comes frequently & abundantly."
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"I am my perfect body and my perfect weight."
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"Everyday and in every way I am getting better, better and better!"
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"I am beautiful, gorgeous, happy, healthy, smart, sexy and wealthy. I have financial and time freedom. I'm enjoying wonderful new horizons of opportunities and I love my life!!!"
Become a travel writer and travel the whole world
Write and publish a best-selling travel book
Write and publish a best-selling inspirational book
Set up an internet cafe & boutique
Problog
Set up an online shop for my spa products and kikay accessories
Resume TV and theater acting
Play with my guitar and keyboard
Master my songs in the videoke
Compose and sing my own songs
Make my own paintings
Drive my Yaris
Sell my unused stuff
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This is the last part of my Singapore travelogue last Oct. 23-25, 2009. For prior details on this trip, please click the links below: Bonding with the Boys @ Clarke Quay Visiting Royal Selangor at Singapore Up, Up and Away @ Singapore Flyer Singapore City Tour (Maxwell, URA, Chinatown) Visiting Makansutra, Esplanade & Merlion ~~~oOo~~~Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards
Kate suggested that we go to IKEA Home Furnishing together with Jane to check out some stuff. I always hear this store being mentioned by friends and acquaintances and their reviews were always good. I figured, I love furniture and house stuff. I may not be able to buy them but it always makes me feel good to see beautiful things for the house. They inspire me to make my home more cozy and comfortable too. ^_^
Since it was our last day in Singapore and we have nothing better to do, I went with the girls. I woke up late (again!) coz I was just so tired from all the back-to-back tours. Anyway, it was good that I saw them by the bus station near the Link Hotel. It was just a short ride going to the MRT station and there was no traffic at all.
Their MRT station was clean and big. It definitely felt foreign to me. They also have these MRT card vendo machines where you can insert money, press the button of your desired location then it will eject an MRT card for you and change (if any).
We went down near the Tampines Mall where Kate said the bus that will take us to IKEA Home Furnishing store is located. This bus follows a schedule and it’s for free. Since this seems to be the only ride available going there, we looked for its station and waited for the bus. We almost seemed lost. Thanks to Kate, she was able to find the right location. Then off we went to IKEA! Unlike any other warehouse I have been to, IKEA is a lot bigger and offers a lot more stuff! My heart was beating so fast thinking that if I couldn’t control myself, I might just go on a buying spree c/o my Platinum Visa! ^_^ Trying to control myself, I bought a hotdog sandwich. It’s harder to control my buying impulses when I’m hungry, you know. ^_^
This is a continuation of my Singapore travelogue last Oct. 23-25, 2009. For prior details on this trip, please click the links below: Bonding with the Boys @ Clarke Quay Visiting Royal Selangor at Singapore Up, Up and Away @ Singapore Flyer Singapore City Tour (Maxwell, URA, Chinatown) ~~~oOo~~~Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards
After visiting Mint, our tour guide gave us a choice to visit Orchard Road or head directly to Link Hotel so we can rest. At first, I was one of those who raised their hands to signify intent of being dropped off at Orchard Road for some major shopping. As we were nearing the drop off site, I started feeling so tired that I decided not to go anymore. Instead, I let the bus driver bring me to the hotel so I can rest. I was actually already feeling a bit feverish since I haven’t been sleeping since Oct. 22. Thank God I brought a couple of Vita Plus sachets with me and it helped me feel a lot better. I took a nap from 5-7pm. Afterwards, I dressed up and met with my blogger friends for dinner.
We went to Makansutra Gluttons Bay where they say the food is great and not so expensive. True enough, I was able to order one chili crab for only S$12. At last! 
Wala lang… nagpapa-cute lang! LOL! (L-R: Me, Ivy, Jane, Jonel and ES)
This is a continuation of my Singapore travelogue last Oct. 23-25, 2009. For prior details on this trip, please click the links below:
Bonding with the Boys @ Clarke Quay Visiting Royal Selangor at Singapore Up, Up and Away @ Singapore Flyer Singapore City Tour (Maxwell, URA, Chinatown) ~~~oOo~~~Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards
” A museum of toys and not a toy museum — the realization of a dream of a man and his wife who believed in him” - Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. George Yeo and wife Jennifer Yeo.
Me with Mr. and Mrs. Chang Yang Fa, owner of MINT Museum of Toys.
MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) Museum of Toys is the world’s first purpose-built museum of toys. Showcasing an extensive collection of vintage toys, the unique collection originates from over 25 countries, such as Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States and even Bulgaria. It is regarded as one of the finest in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia.
Exquisitely displayed in an award-winning contemporary building, this world class collection of over 50,000 pieces of vintage toys to mid-20th century, is thematically exhibited over 4 levels of the museum namely Outerspace (Level 5), Characters (Level 4), Childhood Favorites (Level 3), and Collectibles (Level 2).
I was just so overwhelmed with all the toys that I saw. Mr. Chang Yang Fa said that not even his children and grandchildren have played with these toys. They are so precious that’s why he preserved them all in order to showcase them for everyone’s viewing pleasure.
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This is a continuation of my Singapore travelogue last Oct. 23-25, 2009. For prior details on this trip, please click the links below:
Bonding with the Boys @ Clarke Quay Visiting Royal Selangor at Singapore Up, Up and Away @ Singapore Flyer ~~~oOo~~~Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards
Our group was running late based on our itinerary. Since it was already noon when we finished our ride at Singapore Flyer, we headed to Maxwell Centre for lunch.
I noticed that a lot of people were lining up at this one stall that’s known for its delicious Haianese Chicken. Well, I was too famished to line up so I looked for another stall where I can get food fast. I had rice, roasted chicken and veggies. I was already done eating when the others just got their order. I took a bite of Jane’s Haianese Chicken and boy was I glad I didn’t join the bandwagon. Coz the chicken tasted so bland the long wait wasn’t worth it. Oh well… too bad for them, good for me. ^_^
Since I was done eating, I didn’t waste any time. I checked out URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) just across the street by myself. I was so amazed with the way they planned Singapore’s redevelopment. Did you know that there was a time in the 60’s that the Philippines was faring a lot better than Singapore? And look at where we are now. We are still at the bottom of the pile while Singapore competes with other first world nations. Kudos to their URA. If only we can have the political will to change like they did. Tsk, tsk.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s national land-use planning and conservation authority. It was formed in 1974, though it has its roots in the Urban Renewal Department set up by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in the 1960s. Its mission is “to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play in” and it is primarily responsible for planning and facilitating the physical development of Singapore to achieve this mission. It is currently located at The URA Centre along Maxwell Road.
Next stop for the group was the Chinatown Heritage Centre:
Located in three newly restored shophouses at the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, the Chinatown Heritage Centre houses a wealth of memories and untold stories of how Singapore’s early forefathers had settled in this area after their perilous journey from afar.
Each level of the Centre takes you to a different time in the history of Chinatown and allows you to trace the lives of its early occupants. Life in the old days was very simple and almost everyone lived in rented cubicles of shophouses. Poverty, diseases and harsh living conditions were common and widespread. The hard life of the migrants resulted in many of them seeking solace in the four evils: opium smoking, prostitution, gambling and secret societies. On a brighter note, Chinatown, in its heyday, was always bustling with life and activity. Traditional festivals of different races were celebrated here, thus making Chinatown culturally vibrant and unique.
Learn about this rich history through exhibits that relate the real life stories of Chinatown’s former residents. Get a chance to see how each cubicle of a typical shophouse was like in the past, as each has been skillfully re-created based on the recollections of its former residents. This personal touch enables you to relate to the core human spirit and guarantees an enriching Gallery experience.
This is a continuation of my Singapore travelogue last Oct. 23-25, 2009. For prior details on this trip, please click the links below:
Bonding with the Boys @ Clarke Quay
Visiting Royal Selangor at Singapore
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Our next stop was the Singapore Flyer.
