Weekend on a Batangas Beach

I can't recall whether it was planned a month before, or it was settled one weekend when we decided to drink and somebody was like, 'Let's go Batangas next weekend' kind of thing. I'm not really sure. 

On our way to Batangas, along Star Tollway, a little mishap happened that took much of our time and led us instead to Tanauan Police Station. 

Happy Mother's Day!

I believe that she was in her 20's with this vintage photo. Blooming, dashing, beautiful and all the things that can define sophistication, it is all in her.

We Speak No Ilocano: Ilocos Norte. In & Out

It was around 5 in the morning when we woke up, we ate breakfast and rush to the terminal to Laoag. We really want to get in Pagudpud early, so we can go to more places.

First stop: Kabigan Falls. We walked for almost 1.2 kms. on our way up there. We passed through plain fields, statures close to a cliff, rivers and strong stoned rocks, but we made it. The falls is not flattering when you first see it, but after what you have been through all the way up here, it is overwhelming. The water is beyond cold, we were chilling.

We Speak No Ilocano: Paoay & Paoay Church

After staying in Sta. Maria for two good mouthful days, we decided to go Paoay, still in Ilocos Sur. We are hitchhikers, we tagged along with Germaine’s aunt on our way up and they are too kind to drop us exactly where we are going to.

We Speak No Ilocano: Baluarte & Vigan City

Land of Ilokandia

This late February, we decided to go to Ilocos Sur for our friend’s birthday celebration, Germaine, and their house blessing. We have been friends since highschool and very comfortable to each other, so having almost a week with them is okay.

Since being there for some quite time, we have this very spontaneous plan going up farther to Ilocos Norte.

And the adventure awaits.

Partners in Crime: Bouquet & Garter Specialists

The thing is, we are strangers to each other. We were like cousins of cousins, and sometimes through that we don’t seem to care each other. Until our rendezvous happened, weddings. 

The first time we met was last 2007. December of that year, the wedding of my cousin, the bride, and her cousin, the groom. I was the groomsman and she was a guest. In that case, a simple Hi was the highest gesture of introduction. Until the moment came in.

At the wedding reception, I have no idea why they were calling me and other male cousins. I thought it was just a game, you win and then you’ll a get a prize. But that’s not it, it’s actually the time they are looking for the one who is going to do the garter. And yes, I thought picking me was not by chance, but choice. And the same thing happened with the bouquet. She was picked, too. 

When All Else Fail, We Fly.

Although it will take you a lot of effort, I still believe on the myth of The Thousand Cranes. Imagine them glowing and flying around you, you look so amazed and mesmerized and one mythical figure comes out, asking you for one wish. 

People's Choice. Wtf?!

10 out of 44. Sucks! Nothing from The Vampire Diaries. And even Drake. Tss! I won't watch it. Thank you for the list www.tvsquad.com.

The Complete List of 'People's Choice Awards' 2011 Winners:

MOVIES
Favorite Movie - 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'
Favorite Movie Actor - Johnny Depp
Favorite Movie Actress - Kristen Stewart
Favorite Action Movie - 'Iron Man 2'
Favorite Action Star - Jackie Chan
Favorite Drama Movie - 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'
Favorite Family Movie - 'Toy Story 3'
Favorite Comedy Movie - Grown Ups
Favorite Comedic Star - Adam Sandler
Favorite On Screen Team - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner
Favorite Movie Star Under 25 - Zac Efron
Favorite Horror Movie - 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'

We Share When We Care.

Yay! I can claim my Starbucks 2011 Planner anytime. Thanks for the help of two of my friends, who are not a patron of the said planner. Thank you @krxxxa & @bashiebashie for filling up my card, 2 each. Will get back onto you anytime. Ha!

Just like every year, every stickers you redeemed will give a share to Sparkhope-Starbucks flagship for early childhood care and development in partnership with UNICEF.

Insane Bike Tricks.

Source: todaysbigthing.com/2010/11/18
I wish I could have done at least one trick. Oh yes! I know one. NO HANDS IN 5 SECONDS!!! Ha! But that doesn't count in comparison to what he can do in this video.

The Green Lantern.

The Green Lantern (2011). A fictional character published by DC Comics. Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and a power lantern that has a greater control on the physical world, as per Wikipedia.

Source: trailers.apple.com

Manny Pacquiao: The Legendary Pound for Pound King.

I think Manny 'Pacman' Pacquaio deserves a salute. He continually brings honor and put the 7, 107 islands of the Philippines in the map. Wow! Big things really come in small packages, it's like Filipino David is continually knocking out all the Mexican Goliaths. I have not enough knowledge in boxing, but as long as Manny looks good and still in shape to finish 12 rounds, I have no doubt on him winning.

I Choose. People's Choice Awards.

Since 1975, the People's Choice Awards recognize people and the work of popular culture. Before, the awards are decided through Gallup Polls, where they conduct public opinion polls in many countries to come up with votes. And through that, sometimes they have ties in one category and they were both announced as winners. But today, they reached the online voting. Easier and very accessible for the voters.

... and I voted:

Excuse My French!

"Merveilleux! Parlez indéniablement étrangers. Qu'est-ce que j'aime le plus de la langue française est-il son très sincère d'une manière décontractée. Lorsque vous entendez un français parle, ou même simplement les entendre, il faudra un certain temps jusqu'à ce que vous réalisez que vous ne comprenez pas une chose. Même si c'est toujours des bugs moi à comprendre ce qu'ils disent, je ne peux pas m'empêcher de le sucer et à pied.

Pourquoi le français? Le français est l'amour. Paris (Lutetia) est où le coeur est et sera toujours la ville où vous vous sentirez l'amour, même si vous êtes célibataire. La France est la stigmatisation de l'amour et la luxure dans le bon sens.

Les Gaulois et le quelque chose de moderne française pourrait avoir dans différents sur la façon dont ils parlent, mais comme nous le savons toutes choses subir une évolution pour l'amélioration de masse. Marie-Antoinette ne peut parler de ses portraits d'un millier de mots et de remplir notre esprit avec une riche histoire et de la justice contre les nobles, et qui a causé sa vie et le reste de la famille royale. Il doit être facile de décider qui d'exécuter à ces moments, un soupçon valide peut avoir la tête ont défilé dans la ville. Cela a été un peu brutal, bien sûr, quand les temps anciens enseignent beaucoup de leçons sur l'humanité et ne vise pas à le convaincre.

Peut-être que vous voulez jeter un œil sur Simone de Beauvoir, dont les parents sont désireux de se porter religieuse, mais à un moment donné elle a réalisé pendant son adolescence qu'elle est une simple athées. Même si elle avait des lacunes dans sa foi, elle l'a fait à travers les livres d'histoire avec ses lettres de créance et les réalisations à son jeune âge. Elle excelle très en philosophie et elle avait un amours très controversée. Si vous pouvez, lisez son livre, elle est venue se loger.

Ceci est juste une pincée de cette histoire française a à offrir les étrangers et ceux qui sont intéressés peuvent pas morts en vain et naïf au point de ce que l'histoire peut dire à tous ce qui s'est passé, ce qui se passe et ce qui peut arriver.

Chaque jour, n'a pas de limites. Bonne journée!"

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