Hof Gorei Resort, Samal

Category: Travel
Destination: Samal Island, Davao

It was my birthday treat for my BF's birthday. Thanks to Cebu Pacific's piso fares for making it happen. I booked 2 tickets to Davao for his birthday and stayed in Samal Island for 2 nights.

After doing a research whole night on where to stay in Samal, we finally decided to stay in Hof Gorei. We booked the Romantic Getaway Package which is P3500 each. Bookings were very easy and the customer service who attended to our queries via email was prompt and accommodating.

We arrived at Davao Airport at 8:00 AM so we ate our breakfast first while waiting for the time to pass since the boat transfer from Davao to Samal will arrive at 10:00 AM. From the Airport, we rode a taxi going Sta. Ana wharf. Mind you, the wharf has no place for waiting passengers. If you go there earlier than your scheduled time, you may need to deal with the heat of the sun plus the dusty atmosphere coming from trucks loading and unloading products. Not to include the persistent pearl sellers.

So finally our boat has arrived. The trip going to the resort took almost an hour. So better bring with you some foods to eat while on board. At the resort wharf, we are greeted with our personal butler with our drinks and our cool towels. That was nice! After sightseeing for a while, I noticed how clear the sea is. You can see the ocean life clearly.

Our villa was a few meters from the beach. I really like the atmosphere there. The place is perfect for couples who want to spend time relaxing with themselves. The place is free from any noise of the city life. Beach with white sand is so adorable, you can set your breakfast, lunch or dinner there if you want for a romantic feel. Rooms are quite spacious, with a separate toilet and bath and a private veranda. And foods are so delicious. It's worth to mention specially their Tinolang Manok, my favorite among the foods we have ordered.

The downside on this resort however is the internet. I really had a problem connecting to the internet as a result, I was not able to work most of projects while there. Internet connection is only available on the wharf area that is about 100 meters away from the resort. The connection too is not stable.

Also, if you are staying here, the price is 3 times higher than the regular price but don't worry, they accept major credit cards so you don't have to worry if you have no cash with you. Also, no grocery stores or ATMs nearby.

Island hopping was included in our package. It was a whole day activity. We were lucky we are only 2 groups to have Island Hopping that day and the other couple was also cool. The whole day activity felt more romantic and exclusive because there are only few people on board. Less noise and possible annoying individuals. :) The only thing I was disappointed with during that day was food. I didn't know I have to pay for it and was charged almost P1000 for that. If I would have known that, I should have ate more or ordered the ones that I love to eat on the beach.

But overall, my Hof Gorei stay was memorable and worth every penny I have paid for. Thanks to Micoy our personal butler who attended to our needs during our stay.

Samal Island, Snorkeling

Crystal Blue Water

Hof Gorei Beach Front

It was fun to be there!

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Fashion71.net Review

Category: Internet Shopping

I have always been curious how to order dresses from China. Even before I was planning to start a RTW online shop, I have already bumped into several whole sale websites I can find online. But I get hesitant to buy since it’s from China and we all know that purchasing from abroad will some Customs Tax when delivered that is why I backed out.

Just now I’ve got some penny to spare, I tried ordering to one of the many websites I have bumped into. Fashion71.net also sells items from China and claimed to be at a wholesale price. But then I think their price is a bit higher compared to one of the sites I have found but I’m not gonna mention. What makes me order from this is their lower charge for shipping, which is I am more concerned with.

I first search for reliable reviews online about this site and found one which I forgot the link. She ordered and got it delivered after a week. Then I tried to make my own order for a couple of dresses and use DPEX as my courier. The dresses were of good quality, it’s the same one we see on malls too. The local courier who delivered was LBC, I think they are tied-up with DPEX or Toll Express, whatever it is.

And what is the thing I was most happy about? There was no Customs Tax! I guess I’ll be shopping again at Fashion71.net.

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Diary Entry # 32: Surprise!

As they say, killer cramps are not normal.

Normally during my period, I don’t feel anything except that I am tired. Unlike my girl friends, I don’t experience any pain or cramps or any uncomfortable issues during my 3-day monthly period. Early this year, I have noticed pain during my period especially during bowel movements. I have a higher tolerance with pain, but this one is different. It felt like something is stuck and my BM is forcing its way out. I just ignored it at first thinking it was nothing. As months passes by, it continues to occur every period.

It was really painful that whatever it is I am doing forces me stop. It usually occurs on my first and second day of my period during my bowel movement. While sitting my throne in the toilet and let the bowel flow, I sometime clench my hands on the walls feeling the pain while those shits' coming out. The pain sometimes makes me cry while on the toilet.

So I finally decided to visit my Gyne and have my pelvic checked.  Everything else is normal, no mass or any enlargements found except that I have a retroverted uterus. She mentioned endometriosis. Then I started to get worried. After explaining a bit about the condition, what makes me worried more is when she advised to get pregnant sooner as there will be a possibility of infertility if pregnancy is delayed.

I am 27, and have a boyfriend who love kids a lot. We have plans already, when, marriage, kids. When I told him about it, we we’re both shocked as we are still not ready to have a kid on our own. Financially, we are not yet stable and still trying to enjoy our salary for ourselves-clothes, travels, gadgets and saving only a bit for the future. Mentally, our mind is not yet set for marriage. We have not expected this to happen and we are both stunned as if everything will have to be fast forward.

Life is full of surprises they say. Whatever will come on our lives, I hope it’s the better part.

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Ssaera's Hong Kong - Macau 2013

Category: Travel Destination

Location: Hong Kong and Macau

My first time travelling abroad and Hong Kong was the destination. Thanks to Cebu Pacific for the Piso Fare last year. Our tour guide is my brother who is a second timer tourist in Hong Kong. I have enjoyed our trip to Hong Kong, I don’t know with my aunts and other 2 travelers who joined us. But me, I had a blast.

Here’s our itinerary for our trip:

Ssaera's Hong Kong - Macau 2013

Day 1

03:00 AM – Arrived at NAIA Terminal 3 for our flight with 5J

07:55 AM – Boarding

10:00 AM – Arrival at HK Airport

11:00 AM – Immigration for our Visa, Arrival area shortly after where my brother was waiting

12:00 PM – We checked in at our guest house located at Chungking Mansion

12:55 PM – Lunch at the mall next to Chungking Mansion, I can’t read the name of the store.

01:42 PM – We took our MTR ride going to Moongkok

04:30 PM – Head back to Tsim Sha Tsui, going to Avenue of the Stars

05:12 PM – We head back to Chungking and took our dinner.

07:00 PM – Aunts was shopping at Tsim Sha Tsui for Hong Kong T-shirts till 9:00 PM

Day 2

08:00 AM – We started our day and took our breakfast at Mcdo

09:30 AM – Going to Ngong Ping 360

10:30 AM – Queued and had our cable car after an hour. The cable car going to the village took 45 minutes. We spent 2:30 hours walking around the village of the Big   Buddha.

01:45 PM – Headed back Citygate Outlets mall and had our lunch at Food Republic. 

03:00 PM – Back to Chungking Mansion

04:00 PM – Going to Ocean Park, which took us almost 2 hours since my Aunt wants to experience riding the two-storey bus. Then we got lost and took taxi later. J

06:00 PM – Arrived at Ocean Park, where most of the people are heading to the exits and the ticket booths are closed. We were still able to buy our tickets but have to pay the price for the whole day pass.

8:30 PM – Took the train going back to Tsim Sha Tsui and had our lunch at Genki Sushi. But my Aunts went to McDo again.

09:30 PM – After our dinner, since the streets is still busy, we went window shopping on the nearby boutiques and mall.

Day 3

08:00 AM – We are heading to Shun Tak Centre where Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal is.

09:00 AM – Bought our Tickets. We took the 10:00AM trip and had our breakfast at KFC while waiting.

09:45 AM – Boarding TurboJet Ferry

11:00 AM – We arrived at the Macau Ferry Terminal and waited for a while for our tourist guide.

12:00 PM – We had our lunch at Galaxy Hotel and had a tour for while at the.

01:45 PM – Next is to Venetian Resort-Hotel and casino for a while.

03:45 PM – Headed to City of Dream. I’m not what we we’re there for. I think it’s for the mermaid? :D

04:24 PM – To Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre. Bungee jumping was too expensive though I wanted to try.

05:50 PM – Going to Senado Square and for the Libre Tikim Street.

06:40 PM – Glanced at St Paul’s Cathedral Ruins.

07:00 PM – Hiking around Macau Streets going to Wynn Hotel for the Dancing Fountain.

----- Where is dinner? ------

07:30 PM – Continued walking going to Star World Casino and played slot machines for a while.

09:00 PM – Head back to Galaxy Hotel going to terminal.

10:10 PM – We arrived at Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal where Cotai Jet is for trip back to HK.

11:00 PM – Boarding Cotai Jet going back to HK

12:00 AM – Took Taxi going back to Tsim Sha Tsui.

Day 4

Since not all of us are on the same flight. My bro and the other girls are on the first flight while I and aunts is on the evening. After leaving the guest house, we took the train going to Citygate Outlets Mall and stayed there until 3 PM.

05:00 PM – Checked-in for our HK-MNL flight

06:30 PM – Boarding 5J

09:00 PM – Back to NAIA T3

Well, this is our Hong Kong Macau Itinerary July 2013. I’ll be posting my detailed experience on some of our destinations. J

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Gu Family Book: My Best Drama for This Year

Category: Entertainment

Genre: Korean Drama

My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Must be my best drama for this year! Everything is great, the story, cinematography, effects, actors and actresses all work so great. The villain is very evil and I really hate its character had a deserved ending. Kang Chi and Yeo Wool chemistry is really good. Goon and Tae So’s respect and love to Yeol Wool is very great. I love how the writer didn’t bother to make a conflict between it.  Also loved how Kang Chi’s parents turned out in the end, though they have to endure so much but still end up together beautifully even if it’s meant to die. And the ending is really satisfying. I really enjoyed watching this.

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Diary Entry #30

2013 came by so fast and we are already in the middle of it. What may have happened during the past 6 months was great and hoping for the next 6 months will be filled with more blessings, thrills and adventures.

January to June was not that busy. Fewer vacations and more time working at home. But July to December will be busy I bet. I’ll be busy working too much to save for my Birthday, Hong Kong, Davao, Singapore and monthly travel to Cebu for my Derma visits. Good thing I don’t have a family that depends on me alone, I have more time to do this things.

My working student is now graduating in High School. Time flies that fast without noticing it.

Jenn is now engaged to JR. It’s been 1 year since she left for Taiwan and now is back. Got tons of dark chocolate and a blue hobo bag from her.

Jocurt is now on nursery. My girlfriends’ babies are now starting to go to school, but I still don’t have my own kid to look after too. It’s a no-no for this time for many reasons though I wished I have one.

Acne problems came back after a year of hiatus! Hahahaha… So I have to go back to my treatment which at this time is very expensive. Cost me 10k for the medicines. I was like… What? And not included the monthly 2k facial treatment. I feel like… I should be beautiful the next day for these expensive medicines.

Now trying to live a healthier life, went back to exercising, 8 minute crunches daily, more fluid intakes, and more veges and fruits. I feel that my body is getting old and have to start living correctly after abusing it during my college and early adult years. I’ll be 28 soon, the next thing I know, I’ll be thirty!

I miss my life as kid! J

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zalora.com.ph MKGCEBU Sale

How many of us here enjoyed shopping at zalora.com.ph using the MKGCEBU coupon from Cebu Pacific? How much have you spent and save?

Me? I bought a lot, from shoes to dress to lotion! It’s 50% percent off on top of the discounts. So its double discount from my point of view! I’m just a happy shopper.

I shared the good to news to my brother and also to my BF, they also decided to purchase. Bro bought a Levi’s shoes and a Spyder Sunglasses and BF purchased 3 Maui and Sons Surfer shorts, Nike Tees, and a Maui and Sons Surfer Tees. I also attached some items along with their orders (hihihihi), Tops from Bayo and f.101, chemise from Underneath, Halo Laptop Bag, and a connector ring.

BF and bro was hesitant at first because they were concerned with the authenticity of the products, but still I was able to persuade them. My order was first to arrived and showed them my items, all are in good condition, authentic and is packed properly to make sure it arrives to you in good condition.

all these for 1800 php only :)

The 3 of us want to thank both zalora.com.ph and Cebu Pacific for the sale. I hope in the future you will also offer discounts like this that is not only available for first time customers but also to your existing customers. J

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Sungkyunkwan Scandal and A Gentleman’s Dignity

Category: Entertainment

Genre: Korean Drama

My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lately, I have not followed any recent K-Dramas as I have not found any interesting stories yet. So I decided to watch Sungkyunkwan Scandal and A Gentleman’s Dignity.

image cr to koreandrama.org

I didn’t know there were a lot of hot guys around Sungkyunkwan especially Geol Oh and Yeorim. (haha) Watching the drama for 2 days was fun. The story was good too. It's about friendship despite social status and loyalty and love between family and relationship. Especially the portrayal of a father’s love his son who is even willing to risk political power for his son which I think is the part of this movie. It’s the kind of drama that you miss the characters so much after watching it.

image cr to koreandrama.org

I watched A Gentleman’s Dignity because of ate Aya’s recommendation and Lee Jung Hun presence. This drama is also fun especially the opening of each episode portraying the 4 Gentleman’s Past and how they started and valued their friendship. The ladies are also fun, despite their age difference and status, they still manage to get along very well because of the Gentlemen! I think this drama has one of the great ending’s I have watched because it’s not too fast forward. I really enjoyed watching this. 

For Sungkyunkwan Hotties and Sexy Gentlemen, I give 5 stars.

PS: OSTs are addictive specially My Love by Lee Jung Hyun. :)

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Noblesse Rai (278)

cr to egscans and creators

He looked so cool with black suit! Now, what's gonna happen with him? His already weak I'm worried as much as Frankenstein do...

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