Flying on a Budget

Posted on: 9th of September 2008 | Under: Travel Junkie

JR and I are back in Manila for a couple of days; a sudden decision to go home after hearing about his father’s health condition.

Since it was an unplanned trip, we opted for the most affordable flight: round trip on Cebu Pacific. It was actually my first time to fly with the said airlines, but I have been to the Singapore Budget Terminal (where it operates) before. The terminal is not at all that fancy, especially if you compare it to Changi Airport, but their service is quite fast. There were no long lines, and our bag (yes, we shared one luggage) was checked in less than five minutes after we arrived. Maybe it was because our flight was at midnight, but still, everything and everyone worked fast.

The only down side of the airport setup is how the actual boarding gate is separate from the waiting area. During boarding, we had to wait in a super long line for several minutes before the gates were actually opened. It would have been a real headache were it not for the officials who directed the passengers towards the plane smoothly.

The flight itself was not too pleasant. There wasn’t enough leg room and the seats were a little too hard. On the other hand, the flight attendants, wearing several promotional products from Bench (shirts, etc. - they must be sponsors), were quite friendly despite having to serve us so early in the morning. Either way, the flight was nevertheless uncomfortable. But I guess that’s because I’m so used to flying PAL.

So, I guess there are both perks and drawbacks for choosing budget flights. But all that really matters is that JR and I are home. <3

Quarter-Life Celebration

Posted on: 5th of June 2008 | Under: Travel Junkie

I spent my birthday rather different this year. My family and I flew off to Hong Kong for three days. Three days of not doing any touring, but three days of shopping. Yes, all our time was spent walking around the city going through the different shopping centers.

By the end of our third day, I was already complaining of leg and muscle pains. The flight back home was the most uncomfortable ride ever, as I was already sick and had the chills.

The whole trip was nevertheless fun. It had been a long time since we last went on a family trip, and our Hong Kong vacation was definitely worth it. The best 25th Birthday present. =)

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By Harbour City.

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My sister and I on our last day of shopping.

I’m definitely going to miss my family when I move to Singapore next week.

Wonderful Things

Posted on: 9th of May 2008 | Under: Life & Love

  • My trip to Singapore last month was lovely! I got to spend a lot of quality time with JR. Food tripping, shopping, lazing and a whole lot of fooling around. <3
  • Like I mentioned 2 posts ago, April was wonderful for me at work. My best month, indeed! May isn’t so far behind either. And it’s not even the middle of the month yet. =)
  • Despite the great months at work recently, I will be starting yet another phase in my life by mid-June. I am beyond excited! :)
  • I’m turning 25 in a couple of weeks! I’ll be flying off to Hong Kong to spend it there with my family for a three-day getaway. It’s been ages since we last traveled together, so I’m really looking forward to it.
  • April was great. I know May will end just as wonderful. But I am more positive that the next couple of months will be exactly what I’ve been yearning for.

An Attempt to Narrate our Singapore Escapade

Posted on: 19th of July 2006 | Under: Travel Junkie

The lack of detailed updates in here was due to the vacation JR and I had in Singapore. We were too busy having fun that it was just right to get away from our online lives for a while. =P But I did miss this, so let me try to let you all in on the wonderful time we had. ^_^

It was a 10-day escapade full of shopping, sight seeing, eating, taking pictures and meeting up with people. The main reason why we planned the trip was to be present at Cecilia (my ever dearest friend/sister whom I haven’t seen for 7 years!) and Dinesh’s Registration of Marriage.

We met up with the couple the 2nd night we were there and had the best time talking, dancing and getting drunk (ok, I got drunk) on Vodka. =P Imissed my sis so much and seeing her again was just overwhelming! :)

A picture of the four of us looking too happy… =P

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Singapore, at last! =)

Posted on: 8th of July 2006 | Under: Travel Junkie

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Daytime at Clarke Quay

The Da Vinci Code

Posted on: 10th of May 2004 | Under: Entertainment

I’m currently reading The Da Vinci Code. Something that I found very hard to put down since I turned to its first page. I’m only half way through the book, but I’ve already been amazed numerous times. Well written, I must say. In every page, I could not help but anticipate what would happen next.

Reading the book is like sitting in my History of Art and Architecture class all over again. All the details in each art form and architecture is overwhelming. My prof would seriously be overjoyed seeing my enthusiasm in capturing and understanding the detailed descriptions which Dan Brown (the author) has successfully pointed out in the book.

The first few chapters even left me sour-graping over the missed opportunity I had in viewing the 65,300 pieces of art in the Mus�e du Louvre when we were in Paris several years ago. We were already there, standing right infront of its glass pyramid entrance. My brother and I were very much excited to go in. One of the reasons why we had insisted in persuading our parents in stopping by Paris during our Europe trip, was to be able to view those precious art. But no, we weren’t able to go in. Why, you may ask? Only one person. The little sister. 8-} She was too young to go in and refused to be left with my mom while my dad accompanied my brother and I into the museum. Such a bummer, really. x_X;; But yeh, there’s still the future. I will go back. Before I die, I will go back and visit. ^^;;

Anyway, I won’t talk about the controversial issues about the book. So far, I haven’t found any that’s really worth mulling over. Like I said, I’m only half way through it. Besides, I’ve just been enjoying it’s fictional plot. Maybe when I’m done reading it. XP

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Today, for the first time, I exercised my right to vote. I found it somewhat hard filling in the lines of my ballot. Not only did I find a lack of good-enough candidates, I also failed to learn more about quite a lot of them. But nevertheless, I still voted.

My vote is just one over several millions, but it still counts. I’m just hoping that the turn out of the election will finally lift the country from the hardship it’s been facing.

Family Getaways

Posted on: 21st of April 2003 | Under: Life & Love

Wooh! I’m back!!! ;) We had a great time up in Pililla. It was definitely great getting away from my daily routine of bumming around. I actually survived over 24 hours without the computer and the internet!! wooh! hehe.

Everything was great. We just hung out by the pool, walked around, ate and slept. I can’t believe that I was actually in bed by half past 10! A miracle, indeed! I should stay there more often. It’ll be for my own good! mwahehe. ^_,~;;

Anyway, here are a couple of pics…


a shot in the car on the way up to Pililla.

used my sister as my dummy model. :p hehe. love this shot! ;)

my sister by the pool again…

me!! reading. ^^;;

my feet in the water! hehe

flowers… and my left hand.

err, mom was trying to take a decent shot of me… this is what it turned out. LOL! =P

KB and I taking a night swim.

another shot of us…

and another one. ^_,~;;

wooh. i just have to sneak this shot of myself! hehe. ^__^
Thanks to all those who kept my guestbook company while I was gone. Will get back on all of you as soon as I can. ;)