Honeymoon

Before we got married, I told Ali that we can have a simple wedding but we have to have a big honeymoon. As the preparation goes, (it took us a year to prepare for a one day event. WHEW!) we wanted this and that... meaning we spent more than our budget and took our Honeymoon money for our wedding. We didn't regret our decision. Our wedding was close to perfect and I am really glad that we didn't have a grand honeymoon compared to other couples. Instead, we had a local, simple, so close to nature honeymoon in Surigao Del Sur.

This was eight months after our wedding. Why wait that long? Its because we have a lot to fix first for our after wedding jitters and time has always been an issue for us since we have 6 days a week, 9-5 full time job.

We had an early flight because we have an action packed day ahead of us. On our first day, we went to Tinuy-an Falls which is known to be the Niagra Falls of the Philippines. We didn't know that you can stay there overnight, if we knew of course, we would try it. It was a 20minute habal-habal ride from the town proper of Bislig. My first ever habal-habal ride! I enjoyed it so much because of the beautiful sceneries before you get to the waterfalls.

After that, we had dinner at Seaview. Part of the Seaview Restaurant was the International Doll House. I'm not really fond of dolls since I was a kid, except for Barbie of course. Hahaha! Some of the Asian dolls looked like my Mom and Aunts! I love the Kimi Dolls from Japan.

Kimi Dolls

On our second day, we went to Enchanted River in Hinatuan. It is called Enchanted River because of its interesting color and of course its "magical" history. We stayed there until after lunch because of the fish feeding. We are very lucky because we went there on the low season. Where you can really swim with the fishes. The river was beyond 85ft in depth. No one has ever gone thru the end of the tunnel because the one person who tried died. Scarrrrrrrrry!!! But it was all worth it.

We stayed at Sibadan Fish cage. Can you believe that it is located in the middle of the ocean? Yup! Its true!!! We haven't experienced something like this before. So we really have to try it. We got the fan room only for Php400.00/night. We are the only guest that time so we are pampered and served like King and Queen. We also experienced fishing for dinner, eating lobster for the first time, eating crabs only for Php30.00/kilo. YES!!! THIRTY PESOS LANG SYA!!! OMG I can eat crabs all day! Kawawa lang naman talaga ang puso ko sa cholesterol. Haha! 

We certainly enjoy our stay here. We thank Rd and his family for their hospitality. Not just because were the only guests but they are truly and genuinely good people. Actually, all of the people that we met in our Suri Adventure was so hospitable and kind hearted.

Rd

On our third day, we checked out at 8am because our travel time is 5 hours, just in time for our flight back to home base.

Look at that silly, happy face of my beloved. You know why my husband is so happy? Because he loves outdoors, nature and adventure. For me, I just love and lust for travel, take me anywhere, I'll be so glad and I will enjoy it for sure.

Compromising is one thing that we always practice as a couple (even before we got married). I value what he wants and he respects what I also want. We make sure to give in to each other's needs and wants for a perfect idea. Like our little honeymoon adventure.

<3 Mrs. D

Challenging day

"God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers"

My dear husband once told me to just enjoy what God gave me (he means my work). Since I resigned in my previous job I struggled in terms of my career. Its like I don't know what to do with myself anymore. I'm lost. FOR A YEAR NOW. Maybe that's why this happened? I have no idea.

Ali was very positive. He keeps me grounded and slaps me back to reality if I go bitching around. I don't know what to do without his positive vibes. I'm glad that he's so strong for me and sad at the same time because he always catch me when I hit ground zero. It feels like I'm so weak that I need someone to catch me every time. I hate that. I want to be strong too. 

I tried to enjoy every single day. Thanks to my office mates who kept me company and for being the only reason I go to work. I want and need something that I love and enjoy doing. I know, there's no "easy job" but if you love what you do, I think you'll never know what bad stress is. Because love (for work) motivates you. It moves you. It makes you do good.

Another...

For those who truly know me, (High school, College and BPI friends) knows that I'm one of the most sincere friend they have. I'm honest. I'm pranka. I'm that friend who doesn't tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. I don't talk behind your back because I can say it to your face because I don't do back stab. What you see is what you get - That's me. 

Its just sad  that some of the friends I thought were my friends, talk behind my back. WHY? and WHAT did I ever do to them? I don't know. I don't want to confront them anymore because it will just create drama (and maybe friction between us?) So I'll let go of this issue for the nth time, move on and just pray for them. Hoping no one will back stab them.

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I was supposed to post this yesterday, but I didn't because I don't want to write so much hate. Anyway, God really does magic and moves in mysterious ways. My two OJT's from Ifugao State University surprised me with Red Ribbon moist chocolate cake slices. I was so touched by them and I know God sent them to make me get through a rough day.

I thank God for showing me that even though he is challenging me with problems, he is also blessing me. He knows that giving me this problem will help me grow as a person and for me to become stronger. Nothing can come between me, my faith and God.

<3 Mrs. D

New Hair Do

I've been itching (figuratively. Haha!) to cut my hair short for a long time now. I've also been arguing with myself and Ali if I really wanted to cut it short. Reasons have been going thru my mind...

Advantage number one: Less shampoo and conditioner to be used. Meaning? More savings!
Advantage number two: I am not one of those girls who really put time and effort fix their hair in the morning. I comb my hair after I take a bath and that's about it. Wala na ulit suklayan the whole day. I call it "sukmay" suklay-kamay. No hairdryers, no hair iron or hair curlers. I'm thaaaaat lazy with my hair. So being in a short do means very low maintenance and less suklay! Hehe!
Advantage number three: My head feels so light!!!
Advantage number four: I look neat and clean. Yehey! Plus Ali agreed that I look mature on my new hair! Pumapasa pa kasi akong Highschool. HAHAHA!

Disadvantage number one: I look fat, but sometimes I don't. Labo.
Disadvantage number two: I can't tie my hair. Well, somehow its also an advantage because there will be no curl in my hair. But when I exercise and with all that pawis? Ugh. GOODLUCK!

Four out of two... Kaya hello shorty!

I wanted a long bob looked like this

So I went to Azta Urban Salon to get my dream short hair.

It was shorter than what I expected. (I am so nervous while Melai was cutting my hair) but it turned out so well! I look chubbier nga lang. KEBS! Hahaha!

So there... I'm so happy with it and so is my husband, who said: You look mature and sexy. I LIKE!
Husband approved! Yehey!

AZTa Urban Salon
3rd Floor, Robinsons Metro East


<3 Mrs. D