Unleashing Old Soul Tendencies through The Philippine Bamboo Organ Church

I have been to the The Philippine Bamboo Organ Church in Las Pinas for soooo many times already but because I've a set of gargantuan eyes that sees everything, I never knew that there was a Bamboo Organ Tour and for a whopping 50php only. READ: 50PHP.

 If not for Don, we wouldn't find out about the tour and it was not even part of our itinerary for that day but since we still had time to spare, we decided to give it a go and that's when consecutive ooohs and ahhhhs came out my lips as my gargantuan eyes grew all the more gargantuan with all them lovely vintage pieces of what-has-been's.

with the cousin Koy

The Philippine Bamboo Organ Church is really nothing grand compared to a lot of BIG and well-decorated cathedrals but the history it has with it is just something that I find myself getting goosebumps while marveling at its beauty that has been preserved over the years. So for a tour worth 50php, what we experienced was truly something grand in its own way.

I have always believed that I am an old soul trapped in the body of a myopic under height 20ish lady. Perhaps that's why I have always wanted to be in Vigan and perhaps that's why I love to make myself believe that somehow, I have been to Vigan through Las Pinas. ohh, a girl can dream

old soul kisses,

EU.

All Systems Go Dapitan!

The "work of art" on my bed which unimaginative people refer to as "mess"

No amount of holding my breath in can hide the tummy fats any longer so I've to settle for this two piece. I console myself by thinking "Well, at least it's in tribal print." hmmkay, not that bad.

Roxy beach shorts. We all need coverage for bikinis just in case we get too shy to bare it as is it.

Beach-friendly accessories. I think.

for them bills, coins, ATM cards and ID's

My Catholic roots has me feeling safe when I have this rosary and mini Sto. Nino with me. Oh and the Pepper Spray the sweet boyfraaan gave me.

I have mentioned about this panel interview which I am extremely nervous about and it's on Monday already! I have to bring these reading materials with me. What with the long bus ride to and fro Dapitan, right? I've no time to waste!

My things and my li'l cousin's things are all in here!

If you have been following me on twitter, you may have read on my disbelief about the travelling agency's strict instruction to bring only ONE backpack. I have never been a light packer but based on the bags above, I think I am slowly becoming one. It took me one whole week to decide and eliminate other things and right about now, I refuse to go over the whole things I have already packed so as to avoid adding some more!

Dapitan, give us a worthy experience and don't be bad to us, Bipolar Weather!

mwahs and tsups,

EU.

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Lovelier the Second Time Around

Love isn't the only thing that is lovelier the second time around... so is Dahilayan!

Feels like Baguio! Oh how will I know? I've never been to Baguio! haha

The first time I experienced the fun of Dahilayan Forest Park was almost two years ago. Back then, the place was still not that developed and they only had the zip lines, some farm animal statues and nothing more.

Last Saturday, me and my family experienced Dahilayan the second time around and since the li'l sis and I only experienced the zip lines back then, it's time to experience the other fun activities and boyaaah, FUN is an understatement! I'll just let these photos speak for themselves.

MINI GOLF

TREE TOP ADVENTURE

BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE (my favorite!)

love this candid shot!

ATV

ZORBIT 

(Oh the adrenaline! I really wanna do it again but the li'l sis refused and I so did not have the wits to go with somebody else - what with my ear splitting screams! haha)

Enjoyed playing in the play ground and said tah-tah to my Ms. Prim and Proper image.

Didn't I say my favorite was the Bungee Trampoline?

The following photos may make you think twice if it's indeed me. Well, THAT IS 100% ME!

Try to zoom on  my face and you'll LOL like you've never LOLed before! =D

im too happy for words!

=D

bet you've never seen this side of me yet, hmm?

Dahilayan December 2010 - Look how thin I was back then!

I think my look here is more mature, isn't it? Oh how the years show! haha

This was how my summer jump started and I can't contain my excitement just thinking of what's next!

I am headed to Dakak this week! YAY!

How's your summer going so far, loves?

Hope everything's great!

mwahs and tsups,

EU.

Be Good To Me, December!

I welcome December with skyrocketing hopes that it'd be extra MERRY and AWESOME like last year. I Have a feeling this is going to be one great Christmas Season and I'm keeping my fingers crossed with palms held together that nobody or nothing will get it jinxed.

Anyhoo, since I haven't started blogging last year yet, here's a glimpse of how my Christmases went.

Those are my paternal cousins =D The Ms. Gay Competition has always been the highlight of the Emanos' Christmas get together and I'm soo excited who's gonna take home the crown this year!

Trivia 1 : I was the ahem, "stylist" of the one to me left, Kuya Bombom. Isn't she one lovely becky*? =D
Trivia 2: They're all 100% macho men! Seeing them all act like real beckies is just capital F-U-N!

I'm with my maternal cousins here with our Lolo Boy. I'm not sure if Cousin Kong is going to make it for the holidays but I sure hope he'll earn his Christmas leave! I really had fun with them last year.

Okay, so that's it dearies! I gotta go work now!

Here's hoping we all will have a great Christmas and New Year!

with skyrocketing hopes of a MERRY and AWESOME Christmas,

EU.

becky* is a Filipino gay lingo for GAY.

Dinner Date and Major Catch Up

Been dying to spend some time with my girls and finally, finaleeeeee, it happened! That was a night filled with major catch up, yummy food and love.

Dynasty Court Hotel's lobby. Their restaurant where we had dinner is located at the door to your left.

 Before the actual dinner, I first met up with Eliane. Majo is attending Law School and her class was due until 7pm so me and Eliane hanged out at Kiwi Swirl to pass the time.

 Kiwi Swirl serves the best Frozen Yogurt in the city, I swear! Plus, the decors on display which are all for sale added a plus cozy feel to the shop. details about Kiwi Swirl and their magnificent decors in my next post!

 We still had enough time so off we went to SM and killed the remaining time.

These are really wonderful Parisian lovies! I was intending to buy them gladiator flats but Eliane was rooting for the oxford flats saying it suits me better. I ended up empty handed coz I realized, we still had to have dinner and it was my treat. I got scared that if I bought those gladiators, I'd run short of money.

the view from our table

This was PICTURE PERFECT - if not for that gentleman on the background. We could use a little excuse me, please?

Majo was the sweetest! She bought us these mugs - friendship mugs! Thank You, Majo!

I asked the waiter what their Best Seller Fish Dish and he said it was this - Lapu-lapu with Sweet and Sour Sauce. And indeed, it deserves to be called BEST SELLER! Two thumbs up!

Stuffed Chicken Wings (but they don't look like wings!) Whatever. This was really yummy! I SWEAR!

At first, Majo refused to a pic with us here. There was baby Jesus and she is a Muslim. But after this photo, she really liked it! In fact, this is here current profile photo in her Facebook now! Thank's to Manong Security Guard for this! ;)

We had a stroll around DV Night Market to burn some calories and after bumping with some old friends and classmates, we decided to chill a bit before heading home. We realized we still haven't had our desert so off we went to The Sweet Shop. details about the cozy shop here

mwahs and tsups,

EU.