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Siargao Getaway

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I have always wanted to go to Siargao.  Back then, the only way you can go to Siargao was to take a land trip for around 8 hours and then ride a barge for 2 hours.  So my husband, despite me insisting, would not budge. And then Philippine Airlines started offering Davao-Siargao flights. Yahoo!  Time to look for those promo fares.  I am glad PAL offered one for a July flight.  I booked our tickets. His friends joined in and so we were finally going to Siargao. Here goes! Day 1: Magpupungko and Sugba Lagoon These pics were taken at Magpupungko Rock Pools. During low tide, these rock pools are visible and you can enjoy swimming in them.  They're calm as compared to the tides on the beach. Go early!  We arrived at around 8am, there were only a few people and we managed to enjoy a lot if their pools.  Walk a bit farther and you'll see more pools. We had our late breakfast at Magpupungko.  There are a lot of stores near the entrance, so ...
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Summer 2018

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Three months after our vacation, I finally have the time to write it down.  And where did we go?  To Bohol! We've been wanting to go back to Bohol ever since.  The last time we were there, Shobe was not yet born. There were only four us back then. And I think I was more than excited to bring the youngest to one of my favorite summer destinations! Here we are at the MIASCOR Lounge. And I'm twinning with Shobe. Thank you  Chichigirlscloset  for our outfit! Last time we went to Manila last month, MIASCOR was already closed.  This was taken at Panglao Beach.  They enjoyed playing with the sand.  This picture was taken during low tide.  As you can see, when it's low tide in Panglao, it's really super low tide.  The water is really very far. This was taken during sunset on our first day.  I always love taking pictures of sunsets.  They just bring a certain calmness to me. Journaling on my Hobon...
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I'm back!

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I looked at my blog, raring to go back to writing.  The last entry was October 2014, where I announced we were pregnant.  It has been almost a year of absence.  I honestly kind of missed it.  So what happened after that announcement? Not that much except the fact that I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.  Yeap, we finally have a girl!  (I think my husband prayed a lot. Lol.) So here's me now, trying to back into writing.  I'll slowly update my site.  Maybe I'll try to write about how different this pregnancy was and how it was more difficult for me.  Maybe I'll write about the birthing class which we enrolled in.  Or about writing my birthing plan and planning VBAC.  We'll see.  I will find time (alongside taking care of hubby, kids, pumping and working.)  I promise. On a final note I just want to say, "MOMS ARE REALLY SUPER HEROES!" Ciao!
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We're pregnant!

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I did not have time to update my blog these past few months.  I guess I was just too lazy to update it.  Lately I have been thinking of writing again to chronicle my pregnancy.  Yes, I'm pregnant!  If my phone app is correct, I'm 7 weeks pregnant today.  I would be more accurate this Saturday when I will have my first ultrasound.  Excited? You bet. I actually thought I would not want to get pregnant again.  My twins are already five years old.  I'm having fun in my dance and yoga classes.  I've been quite busy with other things as well.  I've started traveling once again.  And I remember how difficult my first pregnancy was.  So getting pregnant was at the back of my mind.  My husband, however, wanted to have one.  I also actually wanted a baby girl but I had a lot of hesitations.  And so we tried.  I stopped taking pills and started taking folic acid.      I did not have my perio...
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I fell in love with Bora....

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I've always been a beach person ever since I was young. My chlildhood was filled with memories of weekend beach trips, crabs, fishes, star fishes, and sunburns (sunblock was not "uso" back then).  I've been to many beaches in the Philippines. Samal is of course on top of that list since it's mere minutes away from Davao. I've been to Bohol, Zamboanga, Dakak, Batangas, Puerto Princesa and Cebu. I love all the beaches I went to. We honestly have lots of nice beaches. But I fell in love with Boracay last March when we went there. I fell in love with the sun and the sand. Literally! It's one of the nicest beaches I have been to. The sand was so powdery. The sunrise and sunset was so breathtakingly beautiful.  Just take a look at this sunset, isn't it marvelous? I even had this photo framed at my office. It relaxes me whenever I feel so stressed. One day, someday, I'd go back and enjoy Boracay once again.  Till next time Bora!
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My 1st!

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One weekend, a sorority sis of mine, who was once my "anak" asked me if I could be one of their "Ninang." I hesitated. I felt lile I was too young to be one. I'm barely 34! A dozen thoughts suddenly floated inside my mind. Should I accept it? I'm too young to be one. Would I be able to counsel them? Would I be a good godparent?  It took me more than 24 hours to reply. I didn't feel slighted that she asked me. What I was more worried about was whether or not I would be able to fulfill my role as a godparent. I even had to ask my husband. In the end, YES won. It was not  because they say it's "malas." It was also not because I felt duty bound being a sorority sister.  So what made me say YES? I felt it an honor that they have chose me. Maybe, just maybe, our marriage is something they look up to. It may not be a perfect one. It certainly had its ups and downs. However, it's something that I have made a commitment to.  So to Rommel and May...
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Thoughts on Moms and Breastfeeding

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I am writing this in response to a good friends' frantic text message last week.  I admire mothers who are able to breastfeed their babies.   Saludo   ako sa inyo.  I really wanted to breastfeed the twins but was not able to do so after a month.  So whenever I see my friends and acquaintances breastfeeding, I always smile knowing that what they're doing is right.  And whenever I have friends who ask me about breastfeeding, I always encourage them to do.  I also incorporate breastfeeding in my Philosophy classes in the undergraduate level.  I honestly don't remember when I incorporate it and under what topic but I encourage my students to breastfeed once they have children.  This is how important breastfeeding is for me.  I may not have been able to breastfeed my twins after the 1 month mark, but I nevertheless want to advocate for it in my own little way. However, I am also of the firm believer that it is not a mother's fault that sh...
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