The Seaworld Experience

Hello

It has been forever since my last post.

As a recap of things. I went back home to the Philippine after a much needed vacation due to stress at work, life and just basic burnout and homesickness.

When I came back, there is a noticeable change in my character. The word would be “ Recharged “.

Philippines was fun, but too short. I was able to save enough money despite my debts for a meager vacation, which was monopolized by my dad wanting to take me to all my relatives. Other than that, I went to see the docs to make the necessary check ups. I do have to admit my weakness were these Luxury massages that eased my back pains. You can get a really got classy massage in the Philippines for as low as $14.oo.

This Memorial day weekend, I needed additional unwinding. Since I have this long bucket list of things that I wanted to do. I finally crossed out one. A close encounter with a Dolphin.

I was able to save 45 Dollars to pay the extra fee in Seaworld to do the Dolphin experience. It was really fun and the professional photos taken by the overpriced staff photographer showed how much I was giggling and glowing on the delight of being able to fulfill one of my childhood dreams.

My luck got better when Seaworld had the interact with a Manta Ray pool for free. Despite the scary rep it has, manta Rays are like piglets. The suck the fish out of your hands and when they go up to the water, their faces have a snout like mouth. Infact THEY HAVE A SNOUT. They even make snorting sounds like a pig. It was cute and they were gentle creatures.

I also rode Journey to Atlantis, a water log ride similar to the Philippines Splash island ride in Magic Kingdom. But since I have a fear of falling down ( not heights ), I remedied my situation by hiding in my sweater and brazing myself for the fall. WHICH I WILL NEVER DO AGAIN.

In other words, I had such fun and it was a well deserved, well spend weekend. A change from my last posts which were sad.

Till my next post guys.

The trip to back to Manila and Mothers day

First and foremost

Happy Mothers Day.

To all mothers and mothers to be. My mom passed away 2 years ago and yet even though we did not get along much in the latter years. I am finding myself loving more and missing her more as each day pass by. Why? Not becuase she was my mom, but becuase it was her character that defined her. And if not then it would not be her.

As for my trip. Japan was a blast. I tried this Vending Machine Shower. It was 500 Yen, and small room not more bigger that you outstreching your arms. But it had a power shower head. Great shampoo, clean facilities and soft towels.

I also went to a store that had this origami display of complicated and articstic proportions.

I did a little shopping and embrassed myself by tripping yet my japanese is at least flawless

In Manila, upon arriving from the airport. Awave of heat hit me. Not before we got stuck in a 4 hour delay after a plane busted its tires in the NAIA runway. We had to be diverted first to Clark Airbase.

I arrived with no one to pick me up. My arrival was a suprise to my family. Unfortunately, I was alone and looking stupid outside NAIA with all these blood suckers asking for tips at the airport.

So I armed myself with a baseball bat and a mi game face. Rode a taxi and arrived at my home at 5 am. the ringer was out so I had to bang at the door. More funny was that my dad was out in Laugna, since his two other siblings arrived from London and Virginia. They were out drinking.

Papa was drunk when I called him. He thought I was still in Japa. By the time he realized I was really home, he came rushing back home 2 hours later. Along with him was a hoard of my relatives.

In my 2 weeks in the Philippines, I came to see my mom's grave, I went to Sampalok lake, I went to Levle Up, Moa, horseback riding and China town.

The best part were the Spa's. I had a spa every 4 days. It was affordable in my part. I save up for it and had the most expensive and longest massage I can afford. My back has been killing me all month.

I bought my first jade bracelet in the Vira Mall shopping area. I was tempted to buy a new phone but ddint.

The food was great. First thing I asked my dad to make was Ginataang Alimango claws. And it was sooo good

I enjoyed my stay sooo much.

Till next year