tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58303237950614439182024-03-14T20:27:33.272+08:00MJ Crave's EscapeTravel stories, tales of gastronomic food delights and musings of a 20 something-something. Life is unlimitedly blessed by God full of surprising FUN!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03866675563519512099noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830323795061443918.post-25104779238042772792015-04-16T11:30:00.000+08:002015-04-16T15:02:57.094+08:00Cateel: Hope has Risen. Beauty Inside and Out<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi there readers!</div>
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It's been a long time since I go back to writing again...my adventures. I don't even know how to begin this new entry- <u>my first entry this 2015</u>. However, I don't want to miss this opportunity to tell you this recent story I wanted to share. This adventure is not just an ordinary one (<i>for me</i>) because the escape I had has a purpose.</div>
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Ever since I started this blog, my main goal is to not just tell "mainstream stories" and go to "usual places". I'm the type of person who wants to immerse myself in the places and experience what needs to be experienced: Culture, Camaraderie with new people and sharing personal tales about life in general. Yes, it's all about musings.</div>
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And so, I don't want to keep you waiting anymore. I wanted to share to you my escape to Cateel.</div>
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Muted in Mourn and Gloom</h3>
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2 years ago, the Philippines was one of the countries in Asia that has been struck by the rage of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Bopha" target="_blank">typhoon Bopha a.k.a "<i>bagyong Pablo</i>"</a>. The typhoon's visit brought heavy rains and floods in the Philippines that it has put parts of the central and southeastern Philippines on high alert.</div>
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The onslaught brought massive destruction in Mindanao, specifically in Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley and neighboring places. What can we expect when this typhoon was the strongest tropical cyclone to ever hit the country resulting to catastrophe; destroying homes, cutting powers, washed out livelihood and sad to say, high death tolls. Hence, we can say that Filipinos had been left muted in mourn and gloom.</div>
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Cateel: Hope has Risen</h3>
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During that lonely time, many have lost their hope and faith if they can rise again. Sad to say too that there were some have become bitter and thought that the disaster is God's wrath upon them. With all of these affliction during that time, they had not known where to go, whom to hold on, whom to depend, bitterness wrapped their hearts... people have become lost souls.</div>
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However, goodness and kindness still flourish. There's a huge army of compassionate people lending their hands to the needy ones. These people have uplifted the lost souls; bringing them back to the light from the darkness. And as the famous line from the South Border's song: "<i>There's a rainbow always after the rain</i>" and amidst the catastrophe, "<i>HOPE HAS RISEN</i>."</div>
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Maglaag-laag Sang Aliwagwag</h3>
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This escapade wouldn't be possible for me if I didn't stumble upon a post in my Facebook newsfeed. In fact, about 2 months ago, I planned to go in an excursion as a birthday gift to myself. It's been a long time since my last out-of-town adventure.</div>
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I found a random post in my newsfeed and in that instant, I decided to grab that opportunity and book that trip. Thanks to sir Olan Emboscado a.k.a <a href="http://thetravelteller.com/" target="_blank">The Travel Teller</a> for organizing the trip. The trip was entitled: "<i>Maglaag-laag Sang Aliwagwag</i>" (<i>A Trip to Aliwagwag</i> - pardon my translation hehe).</div>
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Aliwagwag is the famous majestic falls at Cateel, Davao Oriental. As what sir Olan told us during the tour, it is a series of 137 tiers waterfalls. The falls is uniquely formed with many tiers that's different from one another. To reach the source of the water cascading, it would take a day to hike up.</div>
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The falls is accessible and it's near the highway. Viewing it from afar, anyone can say that it's an enthralling stairway to heaven. </div>
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The highlight of the tour was to see the renewed beauty of Cateel. And it's a heartwarming experience to have come to such a wonderful place with valuable back-stories.</div>
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I will end this blog with the beautiful photos I captured and a video arranged by my dear Abby; when we enjoyed the places, memories to treasure, experiences to share and the camarederie with the new and wonderful people we have met.</div>
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It's been so long since my last post and I've realized that I've been missing a lot most especially that I'm the type who wants to just write or express thoughts...thru writing or thru my art. Now, I wouldn't miss this opportunity of sharing things that happened to me these past few months...co'z I've got a lot of musings in my life that I want to reveal...</div>
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Wowsome Startup Weekend Experience</h2>
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I can't believe to myself that I can join such prestigious event- The <b>3rd Startup Weekend Davao</b>. Reminiscing it, I can say that my brain was really raped. I joined together with my friends Mhelo, Kristine and Dreb.</div>
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We all have this idea that we think is the next big thing. Who knows, right? That's what we have realized within the 54 hours of brain-raping challenges during Startup Weekend. On day 1, it's a great thing for us first timers to belong one of the top contenders. Out of 40 who pitched their ideas, we nailed it in the top 12 (<i>until now it's overwhelming for me to be able to pitch our idea</i>).</div>
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We can say that in 54 hours, the event was a huge avenue to network with good people and made learning all bout business, marketing, branding, etc., uber fun. It's not just gullibly conceiving an idea but taking it seriously, which is more important. Make more actions to follow through and realized the idea. Ponder on taking more big steps and see to it that at the end of the rainbow, anyone can reach their dreams.</div>
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Yes, SWE will push everyone to their limits and motivates to do goal setting. During the course, we met good mentors who are skilled in their own forte. Their advises have put us into crisis and make us see what will work out and what might not work. Let me tell you, we changed the name of our idea 4 times but we still stick to our concept. Anyhow, it's ok to feel dissatisfaction at times and sometimes this is exactly what we need to realize things, wake up and be receptive enough to make criticisms as one's motivation to push through the crisis.</div>
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The experience was great. Thanks to my teammates and friends for the support and believing WE CAN. And ofcourse, in the next startup weekend, we will join and we'll bring home the bacon.</div>
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Hello there my friends! It's been a loooooong time since my last post...err, I'm sorry too. I've got a lot of adventures last 2013 that I haven't posted here so those were the things I owed you. However, I'll do my best to make it all possible to post it here. I still have those pictures saved in my phone and pc. It's just that I'm having a hard time sqeezing other actvities, most especially during weekends which are quite my free time. But anyway, this is my first post this new year. :)</div>
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<b><i>2013: Even the strongest soldier breaks down</i></b></div>
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I don't even know how to start this entry most especially when I'm the type of person who is very transparent (well, case to case basis). Last year was a roller coaster ride and I must admit, I broke down. Friends, family and some people who knew me can't imagine that I have bad thoughts to the point of shunning them out of my life...<i>TOTALLY- OUT-OF-MY-LIFE.</i> Why? Because I don't want anyone to get involved with my issues. (no, it's not about the so-called "Love Life" because I'm not even hung-up on this concept; call it denial but honey, it's my least priority :) ) As much as possible, even the simplest, senseless problem, I want to keep it to myself and figure things out of my own. Yes, I'm one proud b*tch. Pride is my darling sin that I'm praying to let go.</div>
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2013 bombarded me with "quarter-life crisis". The period where most of us experience major changes; doubting one's capability of how they should live their life, doubtful on their growth, feelings of lost, scared, confusions and a lot more. Yes, I've got issues with it when I came to a point of even diagnosing myself, psychologically speaking (y'know what I mean; in fact I've got two tentative diagnoses [bipolarity or schiz]). I'm actually the kind of person who doesn't ask for help when I know I can do these things. And when anyone will offer me their help, I humbly (and sometimes rudely) tell them "no."</div>
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I was jobless last summer of 2013 until mid October of same year since I resigned from my previous work. This was because I want to pursue the degree I finished and I want to make my family proud co'z I'm going back on track of being a nurse. I have all these plans in my mind where to work, refresh my skills and knowledge by relearning the things I have unlearned. But sad to say, it never worked out. Although I am hopeful and still persistent even calling every week the institutions I applied for, I didn't get the job. That was when I started doubting myself. Am I going to be stuck as a bum? Am I worthless?</div>
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And fate shifted. Maybe it's because of Paulo Coehlo and a bunch of random novel authors or just random realizations in my life wherein I still hold on becoming stronger and never give up. That's when I find myself asking God that whatever he will serve on my table, I will take it. I asked him, if nursing is not yet for me, I will take any job or career and I will nourish it and take care of it. A job wherein the seeds I will sow will grow and bloom success when patience, love and care are invested on it.</div>
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And boom! I nailed a job. It may not be in line with the degree I finished but I assumed that there's this invisible connection or aura that it will become my stepping stone to a successful career that's about to be established in the future. And indeed God is amazing. He blessed me a lot and I know it still continues. He never fails.</div>
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One highlight of my life also was when I reunited with my God-given talent; becoming a visual artist. I never thought it'll be my passport to let people know what I am capable of. I'm actually a shy one and I seldom expose my works on social media. I just had my works displayed on papers or some online art portfolio where none of the people I knew will know about. But heck, like I've said, my works got noticed. I was contacted by a chef who is an owner of a Gelato parlour here in Davao. He asked me if I could do some artwork for them. I asked them, why me? And they just said because they love my work and they trust me that I know what I am doing. <i>"SERIOUSLY??? Weh, Di nga?".</i> Until now, it's still unbelievable.</div>
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Now, this entry is getting longer. Hence, I will sum up what Life Lessons I've learned last 2013:</div>
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<li><b><span style="color: red;">BE BRAVE.</span></b> Life is mysterious, surprising, fun and whatever adjectives you may describe it. It's a journey that we will always cherish no matter how confusing or how great it offers you.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: red;">BE GRATEFUL.</span></b> Even the tiniest things you received...always be grateful. It's innate in us to be grateful and even if you're not used to it, learn to be thankful for what you have and what you will receive in the future. Further, learn to appreciate. :)</li>
<li><b><span style="color: red;">BE PRAYERFUL.</span></b> Pray always. Wherever you are and whatever you do, prayers are the most powerful thing to reach God what your heart desires. God know what's inside your heart even if you didn't ask for it because He knows us well.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: red;">ADMIT THAT YOUR WEAK.</span></b> Never stress out or worry too much on things that are out of your control. You're not superhuman that you can all do all the things in a matter of time or with just a snap of your fingers. If your hands are full, learn to ask help/assistance and all things will turn out smoothly.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: red;">YOU ARE YOUR OWN WORST CRITIC.</span></b> Humans are not born perfect. Perfect is boring. Accept whatever flaws you may have. Never ever pity yourself because it didn't go along with your plans. Remember, God has much better plans for you.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: red;">NO MAN IS AN ISLAND.</span></b> It never hurts when you asked for help or advices. It's healthy to talk to people from different age groups because you will harbor heartwarming wisdom from them. :)</li>
<li><span style="color: red;"><b>BE A BLESSING.</b></span> Remember whatever good you do to others, you are their blessing. Enjoy and appreciate it.</li>
<li><span style="color: red;"><b>GET UP. STAND UP. HEADS UP.</b></span> If you're broken, you've been hurt and you shed tears, learn to get up, stand up, shrug off the dusts and look up! The world is open for a brighter future for you. KEEP MOTIVATED!</li>
<li><span style="color: red;"><b>GREAT THINGS STARTS FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS.</b></span> Successful people appreciate their small beginnings. Learn from Albert Einstein, Howard Schultz, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and other notable people, they achieved their success because they nurture whatever small things they've received which are blessings.</li>
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So, there's a lot of things I wish to achieve this 2014. And hopefully, all of these things will come true. May it be small or big. One thing that I always remind myself is whatever things I will receive, I will take care of it, nourish it the best as I can for I know I will reap what I sow.</div>
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Lastly, this is not a self-help blog entry. But if you find it that I helped you realized some things, thank you and go for whatever endeavors you may have. I wish God bless you more and kudos to you.</div>
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We had a stroll at MTS while talking about everything what has happened for the past months with our lives. We talked about books too.</div>
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Since the night is still young, we decided to continue our talk at coffee shop named <b>Coffee for Peace</b>. It's just near Ateneo Highschool Matina beside Dimsum.</div>
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Coffee for Peace isn't just any ordinary coffee shop. The ambiance of the coffee shop indeed was peaceful and I loved its interior design. From floor to ceiling, it's decorated with Filipino crafts and most of all, it displayed fresh coffee beans in a bag.</div>
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The coffee shop existed for a cause. Yes, that's what makes this business different. It doesn't thrive to gain more profits. Thus, my curiosity was answered and thanks to Mr. Barista (I forgot to ask the name hehehe) for explaining why it's named "COFFEE FOR PEACE".</div>
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The major advocacy of Coffee for Peace is that they are a community of individuals, businessmen and coffee farmers who are conscientiously passionate in addressing social issues that definitely concerns our farmers, the environment and advocating fair trade in the coffee industry.</div>
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Mr. Barista said that with the Fair Trade principles of Coffee for Peace, it created opportunities for the economically disadvantaged coffee producers, teach them trade management and payment for a fair price. [ Please check out their website: <a href="http://www.coffeeforpeace.com/">www.coffeeforpeace.com</a> ]</div>
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Like any other coffee shops, they served their very own specialty coffee drinks, both served in hot and cold. What I loved most also is that they served my favorite...tea! When it comes to the price, it's justifiably budget friendly.</div>
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Last Friday, me and my friends enjoyed a fun-filled day as we explore and learn about the rich history of Davao at Museo Dabawenyo or Davao Museum and discover and experiment at SM Lanang's Science Discovery Center.</div>
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The building wherein the museum resided was formerly the Court of First Instance. It is facing the Bonifacio monument or rotunda and the San Pedro Park. The building was renovated and restored to beauty and keeps artifacts that showcases the diverse culture and rich history of Davao. Davao City as we all know is famously known as one of the largest city in the whole world base on land area.</div>
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The museum was established by the City Government of Davao, through the initiative of the 14th City Council under City Ordinance No. 0266-06, series of 2006 (source: davaocitybybattad.blogspot.com). This was signed into law by our Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. The museum was made public on the 71st Araw ng Dabaw, grand opening last March 14, 2008.</div>
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Museo Dabawenyo is situated along Fr. Selga St. It is open to the public from Tuesdays to Sundays at 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Visitors are encouraged to deposit their bags at the baggage counter and well informed that there are no picture taking once inside and the tour is commenced by the tour guides. ADMISSION IS FREE!</div>
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Me and my friends were pretty amazed as we learned about Davao. It is a melting pot of diverse cultural heritage and has been one of the industry hub in Mindanao. Davao is a place to ten tribes and as visitors go along the tour, the tour guides will inform us everything we need to know about lovely Davao.</div>
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We left Davao museum with a smile on our faces. After that, we had our dinner at Agdao Public market to have our cravings satisfied with Bulalo and Balbacua.</div>
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We headed to SM Lanang and feast our eyes on as we explore the first Science Center in VisMin. SM Lanang Premier offers Davaoeños truly a wonderful and one-of-a-kind experience most especially to kids. The Science Discovery Center was the first interactive, technology based science museum/facility in the Visayas and Mindanao.</div>
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The center was opened to the public last October 1, 2013. It has cutting edge educational facility and boast off its large planetarium with 80 seating capacity, 360 degrees. According to the guy we spoke to, people will enjoy 14 shows. The center is located near IMAX and Bowling center.</div>
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It features galleries from biology, anatomy, technology and as what everyone will expect in a science center. There's an earthquake simulator, biowall wherein there are lifesize bugs, maggots, worms and everything, aquatics, north pole gallery, and lots. We wanted to go inside the planetarium but the sales lady said it was not yet available as they were under maintenance. We paid the ticket at introductory price of 100 for a grand tour all day in the gallery.</div>
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It's a great place for field trips most especially for kids. The tour guides were accommodating too. Visit their Facebook page here: <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScienceDiscoveryCenterSMLanang?fref=ts" target="_blank">SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER - SM LANANG</a></span></b></div>
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<i>And I said YES to her proposal. :D (I think this is the sequel to out Race into the Sun experience :D )</i></div>
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Calling all fellow backpackers, the <b>Edge Outdoor Specialist </b>brings a good adventure package that surely we will not miss out. It brings 2 days of fun filled and challenging activities and a night of party at the beach. Moreover, the price is very much justifiably affordable! Experience the ultimate outdoor excursion this coming <b style="font-size: x-large;">NOVEMBER 30 to DECEMBER 1, 2013 </b>at Samal Camp Park at the Island Garden City of Samal.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03866675563519512099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830323795061443918.post-20306378830132768032013-09-05T12:49:00.000+08:002013-09-05T12:49:34.677+08:00Behind the Lens: Kadayawan Snapshot Stories<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Featuring stories foretold behind the lens by my friend Dreb Cozo Bits.</div>
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Pictures paints more than thousand words. I truly agree with this; even if it's in painting, doodles or a simple captured shot of a thing. I believe that there are stories that lies in every pictures we see. An artist can evoke various emotions from their audiences through pictures.</div>
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Photography is one of the arts I love to looked into. I'm not a photographer but I admire people, experts or noob in this field who can tell stories in their captured photos. There are only few I know of who can do this. And I seldom admire photos that has underlying stories to tell.</div>
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Last Kadayawan, my friend Dreb invited me to join him roam the streets of Davao and witness the vivacious and colorful "<i>Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan</i>" in lieu of celebrating Kadayawan here in Davao. Sadly, I haven't got the time to join him co'z I woke up late. Later, after lunch, I met with him at the mall for an afternoon fun photoshoot with Raven. I asked him how was it enjoying Kadayawan Festival. It was his first time be out from the house early like 6 am and join the camaraderie of people with ogling eyes and enjoying the festivity. He said that t'was exciting and heart-warming. He let me look at the pictures in his cam and I love the shots he took. I was constantly asking him the stories behind the shots because it definitely evokes emotions.</div>
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1. "Vibrant Smile</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Typical pinay wears a genuine smile and conservative in a humble way .How much more when she wears a costume with vibrant colors - definitely made her irresistibly attractive and captivating. "</span></span></div>
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"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Behind the colorful costumes and energetic performances are hardworking people that gets tired and sometimes breaks down. Dancing and wearing such dress up under the sun in the middle of the road is indeed fulfilling yet very exhausting</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span>"</div>
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"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Reflects the overall picture of Indak-Indak sa Kadalan. Different tribes gave their meaningful performances with happy feet on the road</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span>"</div>
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Last August 15, 2013, me and my college bff Micole attended a seminar at Abreeza. I really missed her (<i>and as well the rest of my bffs whom I haven't seen :)</i> ) ANYWAY, T'was past 2 or almost 3 pm (<i>I think</i>) when the seminar ended. I told her I am quite hungry (<i>despite that we have a late lunch at the seminar</i>) and if it's ok if we could have a light merienda somewhere. Then I remembered that the night before, I was researching a good chill out place here in Davao where it could be my next target to visit. So... I told her about this coffee shop somewhere in Lanang and we'll have a relaxing catch up... plus it does serve one of my favorite hot drink.. <a href="http://mjcravesescape.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-top-5-tea-favorites.html" target="_blank">TEA</a>!</div>
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<b>Tazza Di Bonta </b>is a perfect place to chill out with friends and family. Located near Insular Village 1 and situated in between rows of shops like Monterey at Lanang. Anyone can easily spot it because it's just along the highway.</div>
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The ambiance of the place is really cozy and homey. Overall interior was elegant with pieces of wooden craft coffee maker. The crew was also nice and accommodating. Every Friday they always have live acoustic night. I therefore conclude that if you want some quiet time with yourself or with someone, this is a good place to visit to and enjoy.</div>
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After browsing the menu, we finally ordered Quesadillas, 2 shakes<i>, </i>Clubhouse sandwich and the blooming tea called "Love at First Sip". Their tea is quiet different and it's called the blooming tea. Why? It comes from the ball of a tea flower itself which unfurls after a minute or so. It is served in a glass teapot with hot water.</div>
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This post is way...overdue. I am so sorry if I haven't blogged for how many days? Geez, can't even remember. WELL, here's my new food trip together with my friends.<br />
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After having a hearty laugh post-watching a Filipino film with best buddies Jhong, Romel and Anne, we decided to enjoy good meal at <b>Bleu Chili Wing Bar</b>. A sumptuous dinner date is one good way to connect with friends over platters of tastebud-friendly delights.</div>
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Bleu Chili Wing Bar is located at Avanceña Street, fronting Badminton World. The interior of this diner was simple and the choices of colors like Beige, White, Red, Blue and the likes are very soothing to the eyes...everything looks artistic. It reminds me of my kindergarten room actually and overall it exudes relaxing environment to hang around and dine with friends and family.</div>
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We decided to order 3 different kinds of pasta meal, a nacho something with bean and beef dip or kinda like chili con carne (geez, I'm bad with names of food) and Chicken wings in Bleu Chili sauce and Honey soy glaze. Of course, we need some liquids too to y'know! I think we ordered Strawberry iced tea and Black currant Iced tea.</div>
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Ok dudes and dudettes, don't dwell too much on the above image. I know, I know it's.."huh???!" But anyway, it's been a long time too doing doodles like this in Paint apart having my own world with my large sketchpad and pens. 'Nuff said.</div>
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Anyway...After a long stroll along the streets of Davao together with my buddy Anne while accompanying her to look for and buy cheap but good digicam under the drizzling and breezy afternoon. I suggested if we could chill at this cozy place called <b>Alleycat</b>... Alleycat Tea House.</div>
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I've heard about this new tea house last summer and that time me and my other friend should go here but there are some changes so we haven't. Anyway, last week of July and I brought Anne here. Courtesy of her, she treated me with snacks and milk tea and that spells... PERFECT! <i>hahaha</i> <b>:)</b></div>
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We were greeted by cute girls who took our orders of sandwiches and Wintermelon milk teas. I love container or the jars. The prices of the food here was good and affordable. The interior of the place indeed exudes coziness. We haven't actually scanned the whole place most especially the second floor co'z it was occupied at that time. If anyone can check out their facebook page, you will really love the place.</div>
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To go there, it's located at The Site, near Davao Convenience Center at E. Jacinto extension cor. V. Mapa St. Operation hours are:<br />
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T'was last July somethin' (<i>gahhd I forgot when</i>) when me and my dear friends Anne and Sam got together and had a nice catch up. Me and Anne met up with Sam at Victoria Plaza. After strolling around the mall, we decided to have dinner together. I suggested if we could go to McDonalds co'z I'm really craving for their blueberry sundae or even just the strawberry mcflurry but sad to say, those were not available at that time.</div>
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Trellis n' Vines offers best dishes of Filipino cuisines and other Asian delicacies. The interior of the place is beautifully intimate, cozy and decorated with elegant pieces and wall-mounted mirrors. It really was a good setting for family, friends and someone special.</div>
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After taking some time to look into the menu, we decided to have garlic rice, seafood chowder and creamy lengua and for the desert we have the peanut butter banana roll. The verdict? Gahhd, it's good! I rated the prices of the dishes in the menu to be 5/5 because it's justifiably affordable. Plus, we were shocked because we received complimentary servings of fruit platter.</div>
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I am just happy that there are a lot of good cafe's and resto just around our neighborhood here in Doña Vicenta. And among these is the newest Japanese resto named <b>Daidokoro Diner</b>.</div>
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Daidokoro Diner is just 3 blocks away from our house so it's just a walking distance for me and it'll only take less than 10 minutes to get there (<i>walking is a great exercise hahaha</i>). Oh well, it's exact address is at Road 7 corner E. Jacinto extension, Doña Vicenta Village, Davao City.</div>
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One good thing about this Japanese restaurant is that they offer the best affordable meal deal at 279 pesos!- Yes, it's an EAT ALL YOU CAN treat as well as "pay day" deal. Great promo, right? <b>:) </b>Aside from serving authentic Japanese bento and delicacies like shabu-shabu and the popular sushi, they also serve Filipino cuisine. By the way, these discounted promo is available at lunch and dinner every Wednesday.</div>
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For "feeling Japanese" and anime lovers like moi, Daidokoro is the place to be. And if you've been to a lot of Japanese restaurant and you want to try and experience something new, then visit the place. It has a very cozy ambiance with matching candle light. That night, we were accommodated by the owner Miss Tessa de Dios and guess what? I love the feeling when the crew greeted us in Japanese! When the food was served, oh geez, it's like we transformed ourselves and mumbled Japanese words while digging in (<i>heck, I really don't know if I uttered the right words or I've been babbling word salad: incoherent and unintelligible mixture of words</i>).</div>
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<b>Minuto at Kulay </b>is one of the top online shop here in Davao that Davaoeños can surely grab a deal. It sells vintage watches, tumbler and fashion accessories good for the girls and boys. Ready for the latest accoutrements to compliment your ottd, then Minuto at Kulay got it all for you.<br />
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The online shop has pieces ready for the ogling eyes of fashionistas out there. And today's fashion trend, going vintage makes the person classy and chic. Look Vogue-ish by adding this un-outdated timepiece, the vintage watch. These pieces are more than just "family heirlooms" and over the past years in the Fashion industry, these timepieces are even well suited to compliment even the modern look.<br />
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When we were kids, me and my younger siblings love to savor our lola's home made hot chocolate drink made traditionally. Before at our lola's house, she had 3 cacao trees which were the sources of cocoa beans made to this everybody's favorite drink.</div>
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<i>Sikwate </i>is the Filipino term for the hot cocoa drink. Whatever the season is, this hot chocolate drink is definitely a well-loved beverage. I usually have it especially when I was having my 11-7 duty in the hospital and it's my drink when I munch on <i>puto maya</i> and more often when I work and enjoyed a lot of cups of it when I read books in the four corners of my room.</div>
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Hot cocoa or chocolate drink is usually popular in rainy seasons as well after hearing the Christmas Mass or Simbang Gabi. From other places, it's popularly known as a coined phrase "Christmas in a cup'.</div>
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As I've said and I know all of us knew that this fave drink is made from cocoa or in Filipino, <i>tableya</i>. <i>Tableya or tablea </i>are solidified chocolate cocoas formed in circles and sold in the markets. It is usually the main ingredient in Champorado or chocolate rice porridge. I know that talking about this brings back your childhood memories. <b>:)</b></div>
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Sikwate or <i>tsokolate </i>as aforementioned is made from dark chocolates. Dark chocolate has good healthy benefits that it has components that can prevent cancer, aids in digestion process as well increases our happy hormones.</div>
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If you are looking for a cheap but superb meal that can satiate your gastronomic delight, there are actually a lot of good cafe or restaurants to dine in. <b>Gloriamaries Cafe Pasta </b>is one of those cheap restaurants that served good food at very affordable prices.</div>
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Last Saturday after seeing free Japanese film with my friend Dreb Bits, I suggested if we could have lunch at this small resto that a friend of mine, dear Eloisa, told me about. Gloriamaries Cafe Pasta can be located just near Em's Pasta which is at corner Tionko Avenue and Torrest Street. It is established in an alley in front of Blueberry Hotel.</div>
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The place is quite small and ambiance was relaxing and the interior expresses homey atmosphere and sporting neutral colors.</div>
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We ordered our lunch which are rice toppings that are priced at 50 and above. The meal servings are good and the food is great.</div>
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Apart from that, they also served pasta dishes. Other food that's served are burgers, fries, nachos, pizza and sisig.</div>
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Moreover, students can also afford to order their affordable lunch which is priced at 45 pesos.</div>
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Yesterday, my good friend Dreb invited me to watch free movie showing at Abreeza Ayala Mall Davao. Eiga Sai 2013 kicks in the Philippine Cinemas to commemorate the Japan-Philippines Friendship as well the Asean-Japan Friendship Cooperation.</div>
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12 award winning Japanese films will be shown in selected Ayala malls, cinema houses and at Shangri La. These films describes various aspects of the society and culture of Japan. Genres includes family drama, comedy, action, animation and it also features current pressing issues that challenges and confronts Japanese people.</div>
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These films will be shown in Davao at Abreeza and FDCP Cinematique. It's a free admission and open to public on a first come and first served basis. Other activities includes photography, art exhibits as well classical music concert. Films are shown in Davao from July 19 to July 28, 2013.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>July 20, 2013 = </b>About Her Brother </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>July 21, 2013 = </b>Mai Mai Miracle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>July 27, 2013 = </b>Rinco's Restaurant</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>July 28, 2013 = </b>Kamui</span></div>
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<b>FDCP Cinemathique, Davao City (Screening Time 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM)</b></div>
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Yesterday (July 20, 2013) I really had a blast! Pure fun with my dear friend Dreb Bits who invited me over. Never thought that I could get inspired, laughed and cried from watching a free movie, got to interview an apprentice/artist, do food exploring, catching up with friends Jenie and Orven and hang around with them as an audience while they were playing badminton and lastly, enjoyed a mini fashion show at SM Ecoland Annex for their great 3 days sale on apparels and jeans (#GETYOURJEANSON: Penshoppe, Mags, Levis, Girbaud, Surplus and a lot more!).</div>
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Eiga Sai 2013 features Japanese Films and this is also in lieu in celebrating the Philippines-Japan Friendship month and the 46th year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.</div>
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Selected malls and cinema house will feature 12 mostly award-winning Japanese films that were produced between 2005 to 2012. This is the 15th film festival wherein the films entertains audiences about the diverse facets of the Japanese society and culture. These movies will be shown here in Davao at FDCP Cinemathique and Abreeza Ayala Mall.</div>
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The film that me and Dreb watched was entitled "About Her Brother" or <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Otōto. It's a 126 minutes family drama film that's also coupled with humor. It's a heartwarming depiction of the bond between an older sister and her younger brother. Never thought that I would laugh and cry to this movie.</span></span></div>
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After the movie, we headed to have our lunch. I invited my Dreb to check out this newly discovered food cafe (which my other friend told me because it was her cousin's business).</div>
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Gloria Maries Pasta is located at Tionko Avenue, near Davao City National Highschool and Em's Pasta. They served rice meals as well as ala carte. Prices of the food are very much affordable.</div>
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Gloria Maries Pasta cafe serves lunch that's student friendly at a price of 45 pesos.</div>
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After the sumptuous lunch without even having to spend that much, my friend invited me for a badminton play and after a short session to watch a mini fashion show. I had a great time catching up with my previous workmates Jenie and Orven and talked about good times and catching up. I was their audience because I didn't bring any extra clothes.</div>
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To end my great Saturday, we headed to SM Ecoland Annex to watch the mini fashion show. It's a free admission. It show cases good apparels for men and women and from head to foot. The models strut their stuff as they wore form fitting jeans (women) and stylish cuts (males). Get the latest sizzling designs of denims from branded stores like Penshoppe, Lee, Mags, Girbaud and a lot more at a great sale!</div>
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Aside from my family, what keeps me moving forward and made my life worth memorable and living for are the people that I've met and have cherished special moments with. Through ups and downs and other things, they are the best people that made great impact in my life, and these are my friends.</div>
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Last Saturday, I've had a great day with some of my favorite people and these are my college buddies! Although we are not that complete (<i>Kulang kami ng 2 magagandang diosa :P</i>) still our Satur-date went well by catching up with our latest lives and reminiscin' good times.</div>
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We had our dinner at one of the best and cozy place worth visiting and that was at <b>Tea Amo Bistro Tea and Coffeeshop</b>. Tea Amo is a local cafe in Davao City that not only offers tea, coffee and pastries but as well superb and worth devouring rice meals. It is located at G/F Sunny Sweets Building, Tionko Avenue (near Central Park and City High School).</div>
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The environment of the newly renovated cafe sported neutral colors, pleasing to the eyes and certainly makes people comfortable in the cafe's homey atmoshpere. It's just quite sad for me co'z I haven't taken a lot of pictures of this wonderful hangout but I suggest to my readers that you just have to Google it. <b>:)</b></div>
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Thanks for dropping by! If you want to experience for yourself, then without second thought please visit Tea Amo now! :) Ciao!</div>
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Last May 28, 2013, Davaoeños had a blast of a world class shopping experience as S and R officially opened at 12 noon. Davao City have welcomed this newly sprung mall offering more dining, shopping, home care, lifestyle and a lot more for the local residents. And right in the heart of our beloved metro, the mall or store guarantee us with greater and better shopping experiences!</div>
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This new shopping destination is located infront of NCCC mall exit along the highway going to Maa. All of the goods and products being sold here are 100% American brand and members can purchase these at huge discounts. There are also freshly baked goods that are superb to taste and...devour! :)</div>
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The Davao S and R outlet is one among the biggest in the country. Bigger than in Manila but almost the same size with Pampanga and Cebu. The store places customers premium satisfaction that assures huge savings of the Davaoeños' pockets.</div>
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Registration for membership is easy as 1, 2, 3 as long you are 18 years old and above and open for individuals as well store owners or managers. For more details about their membership, please do visit their Facebook Page ---> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/SR-Membership-Official/277396802337298" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/SR-Membership-Official/277396802337298</span></b></a></div>
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What I enjoyed most entering this store is their dining experiences for their customers. Yes, they have a food court (<i>the area was quite small but heck the servings of food are great that I wish I have two or more large stomachs! just kidding </i>:P ) that serves large slices (American size slice) of pizzas, burgers, churos and meals. Again, prices of these goodies are affordable.</div>
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It's been a long time since my last post co'z I've been quite busy doing personal stuff. Well, anyway, here's my first July entry. I've been bored since yesterday co'z I got no tasks and just found myself doing artsy fartsy in out of the blue moment. It's been a long time too since I held my pencils and colors. That's why, I attempted to do graffiti and typography in traditional art way.</div>
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Graffiti by requests (Traditional Art: Media: Pen, pencil, Watercolor pastels and watercolor pencils)</div>
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These are not only works and it's my first attempt to do graffiti and typography. I usually do sketching and watercolor pastel painting in my vacant time. When I was in elementary and highschool, I joined school contest and sometimes do projects or requests from friends (with or without commissions :P hahaha). I remembered last time, me and my friend who invited me to attend an organized art event, one of the guest speakers said that people who are creative share their talents without expecting in return; and I definitely agree with him. Because talents like these are God's gift and sharing it sincerely gives us heartwarming feelings.</div>
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Some of masterpieces are compiled in old sketchpads (<i>or found posted on the walls of our room</i>) and some are posted at Deviant Art. I also do mixed media (combination of traditional art and digital art) but I can say that I still need to enhance my skills. I'm really not a pro and looking at my works it's still quite inadequate. I looked up to some of my visual art idols, some of them are my friends and acquaintances I've met online and most of all the legendary and modern artisans like Pablo Picasso, Da Vinci, Diego Fazio, Steve Mills, Robin Eley (these later 3 are among my favorite hyperrealist artists) and etc.</div>
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With a book or just my pencil and sketchpad and at the comforts of my room, having cups of tea relaxes my mind and soul. Yes indeed, tea has been my vice ever since I started drinking it at the start of this year (2013) and been my first thing I drink before eating food. Well, before I was not a tea fan (<i>aside from the tea stalls and shops that serves milk tea which is also my favorite</i>) but then when I get sick most especially last time when I endured a side chest pain (<i>glad it wasn't that serious</i>) and for having been sick in the office and at home, in addition to water therapy and deep breathing exercise, I opted to try tea. And at that moment, I started to love its bland flavor (<i>or is it?</i>).</div>
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<li>Good metabolism booster and calorie free. Also, for me, it curbs my appetite.</li>
<li>Good source of antioxidants and has anti-aging effect (<i>yeah! Some people never thought that I'm now in my quarter life...nah, I'm 25! I don't looked like one & thought I was a highschooler- THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENT! </i>:P)</li>
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<li>I can experiment adding flavors into it. Yes, making a tea concoction.</li>
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Slices of lemon + tea = PERFECT COMBINATION. The lemon added to your warm or cold tea adds tangy flavor that soothes the throat. As a matter of fact, Adding lemon in tea or even water can relieve nausea, heartburn, indigestion and eliminates waste more effectively. Henceforth, it's a good detoxifying agent. So, how can we find good lemons in the market? The heavier it weighs, the good the lemon is. More vitamins and juices.</div>
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Instead of pure warm or hot water I experimented in pouring hot rice water; you know when we cook rice in large quantity of water and when its boiling, you pour down the rice juice/alm or whatever you or anyone call that. Then add a small teaspoon or half teaspoon of brown sugar or even 2 pinches of salt, you will enjoy good tasting tea.</div>
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<li>Great energy drink</li>
<li>Good for reducing skin pores (face) and firms our skin acting as a toner (<i>This can be done when you cook rice in more water than the usual quantity. When it's boiling, collect the extra water, let it cool if you want to drink it or use it in your skin</i>.)</li>
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Remember Anastasia Steele-Grey, yes, her favorite was Twining's English Breakfast. Oh well, the first time I tried Twinings was when I was rummaging inside the cans where my dad kept his medicines and I found some tea bags there. I found all of these flavors mentioned above and have tried and all of it suited my sensitive tastebuds.</div>
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Lipton's green tea is also my favorite. Green tea is rich in antioxidant and as we all know it helps in the prevention of growth of cancerous cells. It also prevents clogging of arteriosclerosis (<i>I almost want to write the medical term of it</i>) and improves cholesterol level. Anyway, there are a lot of health benefits of green tea.</div>
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If I wanted a strong flavor and want to be awaken, then I opt for black tea. Coffee is my substitute when I don't have stocks but as much as possible I will avoid coffee as this somehow one of the predisposing factor that causes me to have migraine attacks as well insomnia. Black tea has the highest caffeine content and is often mixed with other various plants that's being made as tea. Black tea improves mental alertness, learning, memory and information processing skills (WebMD).</div>
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I hope that you find my tea-riffic blog entry a good read for you. Tea is now my comfort drink that brings calmness and rejuvenates my well-being. Now my dear friends, how do you enjoy your tea? <b>:)</b></div>
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Have you ever found yourself asking the same question above? Have you found the answers to that question? Have you enjoyed your life fruitfully? Or you just found yourself sulking and complaining that you've never done great things ever since your existence. - Honestly, I was once like that.<br />
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Everyone's a dreamer and of course all of us attempts to live life happily <u>the way we wanted it to be</u><b><u>.</u> </b>Just like what we always say "YOLO" or <i>you only live once</i>. We are given by the supreme being one life to live and we should make use of it...wisely and happily.<br />
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As what I have read in a blog, there are two types of people in this world, the one who chooses to be happy and the one who chooses to be unhappy. Yes, happiness and being unhappy is a choice. If you are the type who allowed negativeness consume you, then you probably have chosen to be unhappy in your life and let these vibes take over your life. Happiness comes from within.<br />
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That is why many of us (<i>and I'm sure after reading this it'll encourage you</i>) makes their personal bucket list. I know you've heard about it already; even if you did make a list (<i>just like me and yeah I've included it here in my page...most of it are weird </i><b>:P</b> ) or you're milling about it in your head.<br />
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The <b>BUCKET LIST</b> are the list of things a person do before he or she dies. The term originated from the phrase "<i>kicked the bucket</i>" which has plausible archaic theories (<i>Wikipedia</i>). Bucket list is very much unique to individuals because we enlist all the things we want to do in order to bagged good memories from it. Generally speaking, it signifies us setting our memories to make that structures our daily living. Your bucket list need not to be grandiose; even those simple things you wish you would like to do can be your attempt to make your life meaningful and fulfilled.<br />
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As I was browsing my online albums as well the ones that are saved in the PC, I was pretty amazed that all those pictures tells stories of the many things I have done that made me happy. It epitomizes the goals that I have set in my life. In fact, I can associate "bucket list" to Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.<br />
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Writing a bucket list can motivate us to accomplish things, yes it does; but the most motivating ones are those that are difficult to attain or which people think and say quite "impossible" to achieve. But hey, <u>NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE<b> </b>IF WE BELIEVE WE CAN</u>. In fact, for me, it does not necessarily mean that you need money all the time to make your bucket list come true (<i>well, apart from those traveling or whatever thingymajiggies that will really require us to cash out</i>).<br />
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There's one article that I have read on <b>Psychology Today </b>about "8 Self-Reflection Questions". The article can encourage or stimulate you on how you can make your own bucket list. Bucket list can lead one's life positively. It inspires us, burns the desire in us.</div>
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Whatever the things you have put on your bucketlist, make it come true. May it be for career growth, climbing the Mount Everest, marry the person you have given your heart and you have loved dearly with and grow old with him or her, do the most craziest thing in front of the crowd and so on, it's your time to set the records you have made in your entire existence.<br />
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Life is finite. We'll never know what will happen today, tomorrow and the future. Therefore, let your imagination free to run, get a pen and write the things you'd really love to do before you die.<br />
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<li>Watched "THE BUCKETLIST" movie for the 5th time and THE SECRET for the 3rd time and "JACK"</li>
<li>Inspirational/motivational books that I have read: ONE DAY (David Nichols) THE ALCHEMIST (Paulo Coehlo) THE MAGIC (Rhonda Byrne) BELIEVE YOU CAN (John Mason) BE YOUNIQUE (Jason Lo) TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE/THE 5 PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN (Mitch Albom)....and a lot more!</li>
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It took me 25 years to have my first visit at one of Davao's attraction, the <b>Gap Farming Resort</b>. Yes, indeed. Like many other kids, especially my friends who grew up also in Davao, they were a bit shocked that I was never been to Gap when I was a kid...and I don't know why. And by the way, only my two younger siblings been here when they had their field trips when they were still preschoolers (<i>ewan ko nga bakit wala akong experience na field trip before. Ask my school </i>-_-).</div>
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Gap Farming Resort is indeed perfect for children who were on educational tour. It is located at Maa Diversion Road, Davao City. If you are on the city proper, I suggest you take a cab to take you to the place.</div>
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The place is surrounded with vast greeneries and visitors having good time here will definitely feel they were in a farm because you can see ducks, chickens (I think I saw some) and other domesticated animals. The ambiance of the place is very relaxing and as you go around, you can find perfect spot to have a picnic and shaded under tall trees.</div>
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What catches my interest were the life-sized statues of farm animals, indigent people, folklore creatures and busts of Philippine Presidents and national heroes.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03866675563519512099noreply@blogger.com2Davao City, Philippines7.190708 125.455340999999986.1826565 124.16444749999998 8.1987595 126.74623449999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830323795061443918.post-56852242461491654542013-05-23T19:48:00.002+08:002013-05-23T19:51:10.214+08:00Our First Taste of Gelato at Gelatomania Davao<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Slurrpin' the Goodness of the Gelatos...Buy 1 Take 1 Kasi! ^_^</h2>
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I've heard the name of the store when my mom showed me pictures of her and dad having some good time at <b>Gelato Mania</b>, the newest ice cream parlour just around our neighborhood. </div>
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Gelato Mania was the newest ice cream craze in the heart of Davao. It is managed and owned by Italian Chefs Cesare Brescia and Francesco Pentaxiani. Located at ATT Commercial Complex, F. Torres Street corner P. Tavera, Davao City.</div>
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This ice cream parlor opened last February 22, 2013, offering Davaoeños new and wide varieties of gelato flavours. First of all, "gelato" is the Italian word for ice cream. Aside from the gelatos, they also serve pasta delicacies.</div>
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The store offers 16 flavours of gelato and yesterday, they celebrated their 3rd Monthsary. With that, they want to share the celebration with their loyal customers. In their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gelatomaniadvo" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>, they announced that they will be having <i>BUY 1 TAKE 1 FOR FREE GELATO...</i>in any flavor of choice! Of course, although I'm not such an ice cream fanatic, I am curious what gelato tastes like and what makes it different from other ice cream I've tasted. So, I invited my friends to join me and get to avail their promo.</div>
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Upon arriving at the parlor, ooh la la, it's hard to choose what flavors of gelatos I should try! Indeed, the sight of the colorful and yummy-looking gelatos are very tempting. But oh well, I decided to have the Rose and Crema dela Noona Gelato. The verdict?....OH! I FORGOT MY NAME WHEN I HAD MY FIRST TASTE! (<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">just kidding :)</span></i>) It's heavenly creamy and milky and I can recognize the taste of the Rose and Crema dela Noona was new to me. My friends ordered Guyabano, Nutella, Pitacchio, Mascapone and other flavours.</div>
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Indeed, the ice cream parlor was a home to authentic Italian Gelato. And me and my friends decided to come back for more! Of course, I don't want to deprive myself of not tasting the other flavours. If you want to know more about Gelatomania, LIKE their page at FB, FOLLOW them on Twitter and Instagram @gelatomaniadvo. Grazie Gelatomania!</div>
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Have a taste of Italy now and visit Gelatomania Davao!</div>
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<i>By the way, Miss Sarah G of http://nose4news.com together with Gelatomania, they will be giving a 1 KILO worth of any gelato flavors! Yes, you read that right. This coming June 18, Miss Sarah will be celebrating her 1st Blog Anniversary, so please do follow the blog mentioned above and check out how to win! Of course, I wouldn't miss the chance... I joined because I MIGHT WIN!</i> <b>>:)</b></div>
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