GOLD

Must say, the last two days spent in this place were gold! There was kubo with videoke inside and we spent those two days tiring out the videoke player hahaha! We were supposed to stop singing at 10pm (singing curfew to avoid noise) but that was the time we even sang more hardcore songs! Had wine after dinner and then some more beer with my brother, sis-in-law and cousins. It.was.a.riot! One of the best times after a long time :) Our time together were not that long since everyone has work nowadays and half of us are already out of the country, but was glad it was spent very well. Hoping to more of this :)

CITA'S GARDEN

And then it was time for some get together with the family (mother’s side) since some of us already live in another country. We stayed at Cita’s Garden in Tagaytay for a night. 

It was a simple private place with a pool just big enough for both kids and adults to enjoy the water.

I like how this place felt so home-y! The rooms and kitchen looked regular at first sight but the little details added flare to the look and feel of the place. 

There were five double-deckers in one of the rooms, and it felt like childhood once again, haha!

  I wish to have a home like this in the future :)

GREEN

Went to a resort in Cavite with the family (father’s side) last weekend. One of the things I like in this place is that it’s not crowded at all even it’s already summer time. It’s simple yet relaxing. Perfect for family bonding :)

SEASONS CHANGE

Radio used to be my company during mornings, and by radio I mean The Morning Rush with Chico and Delle. However, since Gino joined the duo and changed the dynamics to The Kikay Barkada, it’s just not the same anymore. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for their success now, I still love Chico and Delle, but I really just can’t stomach Gino anymore. I hate it how I have to sacrifice not listening to the original duo — laugh with them like I used to and listen to their interesting conversations, just because there’s this one guy that makes me cringe every time he opens his mouth.

Whatever Gino’s bringing to the table is just not my cup of tea. Chico and Delle will always have my adoration and respect though. Sure, I might tune in once in a while but probably not as a daily routine like it was anymore. I wish I enjoy Gino, but no.

So now, to make the most out of the two-hour trip to the office every morning, I’ve started to bring a book with me. I feel lucky that I don’t get dizzy or nauseous whenever I read a book or watch a movie in a moving vehicle now, considering that I used to barf on air-conditioned cars/buses when I was a kid. I used to read e-books too on my phone but then it was snatched from me while on a bus just about a month ago, so there.

I’m currently hanging out with Toru and Naoko of Norwegian Wood, by Haruki Murakami. I’ve bought this book months ago and got to read a few pages but I got bored too early on the reading. I don’t know what was up with me that time because I’m enjoying reading it now.

Seasons change, I guess :)

DIG IN

We all have been guilty of joining the bandwagon that takes a photo of their meal before eating it. Sure, nobody cares what and where I ate, but maybe it’s not so much about the food itself.

People take photos of their food probably because there’s more to it than an answer to a grumpy stomach. Maybe it’s because we want to remember, not the meal, but the moment spent over it. A meaningful conversation. A comfortable silence. A similar interest that nudges you to dig in.