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Random Updates

I realized I’ve been wrapped up in writing articles about my recent trips that I haven’t been able to provide updates about my life and the things that have been going on so far. This is still a personal blog and before I get caught up with writing a bunch of entries about my travels again, let me post a few random nothings – travel and non-travel related.

Money Play
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Been playing with money the past couple of months – NO, I haven’t been wasting it. I’ve been looking for ways to  squeeze time in order to maximize the situation of funds and whatever’s left of it. This is not something I’d recommend to everyone because you’ll go crazy if you can’t keep up with your payables and receivables. Heck, I’m going nuts trying to figure out how I’m going to manage. But I still like to think I can.

Terra 60 Backpack

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Photo courtesy of Doi

As you might have noticed in some of my previous posts, I have a new back pack for travelling. It cost me an arm to get this despite the discounted rate. There was a sale on outdoor items and because I was so curious about the items being displayed, I had to drop by the place. I wondered why the hell I did. Now I’ve conformed to The North Face backpack. But I’m not complaining as I know this proves to be useful in my trips. Besides, the Deuter bag that I have cannot accommodate the things I bring during my long journeys. I still need to work on my packing skills though.

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After a 13-day Vacation…

I’m back to work. I want another vacation though, just to catch up on a lot of pending posts.

First, there was Bohol; then my first trip abroad in Hongkong-Macau. Lastly was the free trip to Boracay courtesy of Seair and Microtel Hotels Resort. I don’t even have enough time to update my sites one by one. I’m cramming myself up into making sure that I get to post at least one entry each but I don’t know where to start.

I should probably stay calm cause I might end up getting no productivity at all.

hongkong airportHongkong International Airport

Somehow, it seems that I’m just starting these trips and I have a lot more that are going to be available for me in the upcoming months. But I don’t want to jinx it. Will be talking more about my trips to these three places (two rural areas and one urban location).

For now, here are just a few pictures of the retreat from work.

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Bohol and back to Cebu

The trip to Bohol was great. Although among the 16 people who confirmed, only 10 joined, I still had fun. I’m actually a bit groggy from the travel and I haven’t gotten enough sleep so I’m posting some pictures of the places I’ve been to in Bohol.

Will be posting more in the coming days but I’m not sure when I’ll be able to create a good write-up. I’m still high with all the drama that has been happening in life and outside these days.

Bohol pictures.

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feeling lost but not quite. stopover lunch

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Alona Beach sand

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Matukad Island in Caramoan

Matukad Island in the Caramoan peninsula is one of the places we dropped by for our island-hopping adventure in Camarines Sur.

This is actually the first island that we visited and we didn’t really expect much. There were a lot of tourists who traveled to this part of the country as the attractions were really well-marketed. With the Camsur Watersports Complex and the islands that were featured in various travel shows and internet blogs.

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water splashing

We rode a small boat and we were in awe at the beautiful rock formations that passed by before we headed to the island. If the boat were bigger, I wanted to ask them to stop the motor so we could jump off and dive into the waters. It reminded me of the pictures that we see in Palawan – and I have yet to conquer the place.

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giant rocks are aplenty in the Caramoan peninsula

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CoffeeCat in Cebu Asiatown IT Park

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Ground Floor of EBloc Tower Building
Asiatown IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City

One weekend, Doi and I decided to visit Cebu’s newest coffee shop, Coffeecat in Asiatown IT Park, in order to check out their coffee and yogurt offerings. We wanted a place to hang out and finish our freelance jobs as we still had some pending tasks to work on. We were there a day after their grand opening and the cafe was packed but we were able to find a free spot inside to sit.

Coffeecat cafe is a lifestyle coffee shop idea which is owned and managed by Coffeecat Corporation. This place originated in my hometown which is in Davao City and it has now arrived in the shores of Cebu at the eBloc Tower Building.

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Coffee Cat menu, Yogo Yogurt Menu, Coffee Cat is now open in Cebu IT Park

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Coffee Cat at the JP Morgan Chase & Co. Building, checking out the menu

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Boljoon Cebu collage

Just wanted to created a quick teaser of my time spent with colleagues in Boljoon, Cebu. It was a nice day for the beach and the fun was just cut short because of time-constraints. Nevertheless, I had a good bonding moment with my former teammates which made up for the whole event. Hope to have … Read more

Coffeecat Opens in Cebu

Coffeecat cafe will be opening in the eBloc Tower building in Asiatown IT Park, Cebu. The name sounds new to me and I plan on visiting the shop when I drop by over the weekend to see what the place offers. At least now I have another place to hang out while enjoying a cup … Read more

At The Adventure Cafe Cebu

I’m currently at the Adventure Cafe in Gaas Balamban, Cebu for their soft opening. My friend, Doi, dragged me to this side of town and we were given a personal tour by one of the co-owners, Nigel Wenceslao. Adventure Cafe is the Philippines First Resto Adventure Cafe and offers activities like zip line, wall climbing … Read more

Mantayupan Falls in Barili Cebu

March 6, 2010 Mantayupan Falls Barili, Cebu CVG Hulagway Photography Club Went to Mantayupan Falls in Barili, Cebu, together with other members of my company photo club just to hang out for our first Photo Walk. Tried to wait for everybody to converge in IT Park. The 8am schedule turned 2 hours late . Still, … Read more

our trip to Mantayupan Falls in Barili

Here’s a little preview of our trip to Mantayupan falls in Barili, Cebu. I’m still sorting out the details of the travel to somewhere South of Cebu but as usual, I’m busy with other things. It was a good and budgeted trip but I don’t know why we didn’t take a dip in the cool … Read more

from apo island to Cebu

Was checking my emails while on a Cokaliong boat back to Cebu from Dumaguete. Got tired because over the weekend, I went to Mantayupan Falls in Barili and headed straight to Dumaguete City and went to Apo Island. That's two days worth of traveling and going back to work for Monday. Now I'm all exhausted … Read more

weekend at Stockli Beach, Badian Cebu

February 20-21, 2010 Stockli Beach, Badian, Cebu Went to Stockli Beach in Badian last weekend together with my brother's training team since it’s been awhile when I last had a beach outing. I was told that this was a nice and secluded place to be in since it’s not as expensive and it’s more private. … Read more

Convergys and Bench Live Your Dreams event with Enchong Dee

January 24-25, 2010 Convergys and Bench Live Your Dreams I had the privilege of having an all-access pass to the Live Your Dreams Fashion event. Convergys and Bench tied up to bring forth one of the largest marketing tactics to encourage people to work in Convergys and wear the latest and trendiest in style. Enchong … Read more