You will be remembered.

I went back to my home province [Antique] last June. Not to do a normal vacation but to say goodbye to the father I knew and grew up with. For those who doesn't know, before going here in Manila to meet my real dad, I used to live with my step-father.

Until now, I have regrets in my heart. I couldn't visit him when he was well. I returned home when he was already gone. To give you an idea, it's been 8 years since I last went home or saw him. I stayed in Manila and worked really hard so I could continuously support their needs. I thought that by doing so, they will be happy or he will be happy.

I guess some of my family members appreciate it, but I think my dad didn't. I don't know, I never get to hear his voice, never get to hear his say. He is the best step-dad, He gave me everything when I was little. He treated me as his own, he loved me dearly and took care of me.

I remember, he used to carry me in his shoulders, played with me. When he gets home drunk, he will give me 5 pesos. He calls me his "darling" and will always remind me of how much he loved me. He would also tell his kainuman "Bata ko ra si Lala"(Lala is my child). 

I guess that he missed me a lot, he thought of me until his last breath. I had a moment that night that I suddenly remember him and when I woke up the next morning, I received a message from my siblings that he is already gone. I knew that it was his way of saying goodbye.

And for the first time after 8 long years, I saw him. He changed a lot. His face, his body - it's very unfamiliar. Unfortunately, I never gets to see his smiling face, I can no longer hear his jokes and he can no longer make fun of me. 

He played a big part of my life especially during my childhood days. I hope that I made you happy during your stay here on Earth and was hoping that I changed your life too just like what you did to my life. I also hope that you know how much I love you and appreciate you as my father. I will never see you again but one thing is for sure, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. 

I promise that I will take care of Mama and my siblings. Rest well, Papa. Let me do the rest. Visit me in my dream sometimes and let's talk, okay? I love you.

P.S

I still cry even though months have passed. My heart still cannot contain how sad I am and know that I am still full of guilt.

2017, A year of blessings.

Before this year ends, I just want to say belated "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New Year", friends and readers.

I have to say that year 2017 is by far the most wonderful year EVERRRRR! Too many happy memories, been to many places, Spent most of my days with my love, I also met his family, received blessings and promotions plus wonderful people. 

It was a beautiful night of January, me and my boyfriend were eating our dinner (ordered chicken from Mcdonald's + Pizzahut) at the roof-top of the hotel where we stayed when I finally told him that I am very much willing to be his girlfriend. 

This year I got a job from an online money remittance company and I did not know that it will be the start of my career too.

Met new friends from different teams. I was transferred from a different teams twice this year, but no regrets. The good thing about it is that you get to know every people in the production floor. 

Visited different places near Metro this year. I've been to Club Monet's which is located in Iba, Zambales. We also went to Masasa Beach (Tingloy, Batangas) with his friends. My boyfriend and I also stayed and visited Canyon Cove (Nasugbu, Batangas) this year. Thanks to Metro deal, we got it for a cheaper price and we really enjoyed every bits of it! We also went to Kim Tae-Gon's Korean Temple (Bocaue, Bulacan) since it's just one trike away from my boyfriend's house. Me and friends also went to Talisayen Cove (Pundaquit, Zambales) which we also held our Team building.

I applied for a new role before this year ends and I also got the post that I've been dreaming and been praying for. When I was starting my career, I told my self that soon or someday, I will apply for a new role. I first submitted my application but it did not make it on time. The second time, I am too afraid and still hesitant. Lastly, I reminded my self that it's now or never. And luckily, I got the position. One thing is for sure, with prayers everything is possible.

The most happiest part of this year, I get to see my boyfriend everyday or almost everyday. This message is for you, love. I love you so much! Thank you for everything. I wish you stay the same. 

Masasa Beach, Tingloy Batangas

Recently, me and my boyfriend went to Masasa Beach in Tingloy Batangas. Actually, it was their Team Building tapos sinama lang ako. Me and my boyfriend stayed sa Cubao para malapit kami sa mismong Terminal ng bus and di kami ma-late since nakakahiya naman sa TL nya.

If you are looking for a cheap and malapit and quick na getaway lang, you should try din sa Masasa. Okay naman at sulit na yung place kung saan kami nag-stay. Kubo lang sya so presko and malamig tas sakto pang malapit sa dagat so malamig yung hangin. Siguraduhin lang na may enough food kasi medyo may kamahalan sa Isla and wala ka masyado mabibili.

On our first day sa Isla, kumain kami pagdating namin, umupo, nahiga at tumambay lang kami hanggang sa mag-hapon na para makaligo kami and ma-enjoy namin. Ayaw din naman namin magbabad sa initan ng araw na yon kasi ang OA ng init ang sikat ng araw. Nung hapon, saka kami nag-ayaan mag-swimming at magpicture-picture. Enjoy na enjoy sa pagswimming kahit malaki ang mga alon, yes, malaki ang mga alon at medyo umaambon pa nga nung hapon na yun. Pero nakakatuwa kasi sobrang babaw. Anyway, moving forward, pagdating nung gabi nag-inuman lang sila.

The next day, di namin pinalampas ang Snorkeling. Daming pawikan, sayang lang si limited ang oras since magre-ready na kami going home. 

Club Monet, Iba Zambales

You know what's more happier? It's when you just got back from the beach and you're going back to see it again but this time, a different place.

Originally, I want to go to Crystal Beach but since it's too mainstream and for sure too crowded now, we ended up visiting another beach in Zambales instead. If you guys heard of "Club Monet" that's where we went.

Weekdays kasi kami nagpunta so talagang parang nasolo namin yung resort and yung dagat. Ganda ng room, maaliwalas plus pagtingin mo dagat na agad. The whole resort was okay naman, I just don't like it since kapag naligo ka ng dagat, pagbanlaw mo, lasang dagat din yung ibabanlaw mo saka medyo expensive magpaluto kaya kung kayo nagbabalak magstay, magdala ng food tas magbayad na lang kayo para sa gas. Also, medyo malayo ang pagpunta ng bayan at medyo mahirap maghanap ng masasakyan palabas ng resort kaya siguraduhin lang talaga ng madaming food and sapat.

Di ko alam kung dala lang yung malakas na alon ng panahon na yon or kung talagang ganon na sya. Medyo may kalakasan kasi yung alon kaya di sya for swimming talaga.

Anyway, good thing din at nakauwi kami agad when the earthquake hit Zambales. Below are our pictures sa mismong resort.

Enjoy!

Urbiz Garden Plage, La Union

We were on the bus for 7 hours and my body hurts a lot. This time we visited this resort in La Union that was featured on one of the page that I follow.

At 4:20PM, we reached the place. When we got there we were surprised, their mini garden, trees and the quietness of the place. Which we found out later that there are only 3 groups of guests stayed including us. The resort caretakers helped and assisted us too and they are by the way approachable.  They also asked what we wanted for dinner so they can set it up. We stayed in one of their cabanas. The cabana has a queen size bed with AC, electric fan. It has a separate comfort room, bath room and a bathtub. The cabana is being separated by a bamboo fence and a separate gate. Which means that the place is for you guys alone and more private. 

After our cabana tour, we headed straight to the beach. The beach, the waves, beach sand, seashells and the surfers and the sunset. It's refreshing, really! We stayed in the beach until the sun sets.

The table was already ready at 7PM and so we ate. We ordered dinengdeng and liempo. (By the way, If you are planning of staying in their resort, I highly suggest that you eat there too since there are no other restaurants nor fast food chains near the resort.)

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to check the sunrise because I was asleep during that time. When I woke up, we ate our breakfast. Longganisa ang bangus and unlimited brewed coffee. After our satisfying breakfast, we went to the beach once again. We checked out in our Cabana by 12:00NN. 

We enjoyed this trip so far. It's one of the nicest place I have visited. We will surely recommend this place to everyone.

Enjoy the pictures.