Buggy with Jenny

Jenny and I tried driving that Buggy car of Dahilayan Adventure Park. The charge was Php 800.00 for two but if you will opt to ride on the ATV then you have to pay Php 500.00. We really enjoyed riding that Buggy. I was the one driving and Jenny was the one holding our camera to take some photos. The road was a little bumpy but the view was relaxing so the whole three (3) kilometers ride was just a piece of cake. But before we took that rough road trip, we have to listen to the orientation for some safety precaution. Then we chose our Buggy and our helmets and was introduced to our guide. I didn’t get his name but we took a picture with him.

So, first and second rule were important before starting the engine. First, wear your helmet and second, fasten your seat belt, a very important reminders before driving.

So here we go, seat belts and helmets are all set and ready to go. The picture above was taken by their crew. What we like most there was that the crew initiated to ask for our camera and took some pictures. I think they got used to it and they really took nice pictures.

Along the road we took a break and took some pictures. Actually, the guide told us to stop on that area and have some picture taking. The guide took some picture for us without asking him if he can take some picture for us. Here are some of the pictures that I would like to share while we took a break from driving the buggy.

 

                                                              

We went back to the Buggy and continue driving but we made a terrible mistake, we forgot to put on our seatbelts. So, we stopped and put on our seatbelts. I was worried when I noticed that we were not wearing our seatbelts only our helmets. We end our trip by going back to the station passing near the Dahilayan park. So cool! I even took a picture with our guide and gave him a tip for being nice to us.

Jenny also took a funny video while we were driving. The video is in Cebuano language, so I’m sorry for the other readers. I will do my best to translate it. LOL!!!

On our way back to the station and this was the moment that we forgot to fasten our seatbelts. Lol!

To Bacolod: Part 2

In my post To Bacolod: Part 1 I shared about our first day travel going to Bacolod. Here comes the part two of it. We arrived safely in Cebu through Cebu Pacific Airlines and we are 20 minutes ahead of our schedule. Zeoh was crying during our Davao-Cebu trip. I think he was not feeling well at that time because the weather was not good and we were experiencing some turbulence. Before the take off the flight attendant would normally do the demo on how to use the life vest and other important things that the passenger should know and I don’t normally listen to it but now that I’m carrying  a baby I even read the instructions aside from watching the demo.

As planned, we will be staying at a pension house near the airport instead of going to my aunt’s house. We took a little picture because it was Emem’s first time to ride an airplane and first time to be outside in Mindanao. I already booked a room in Ace Pension that is just in Lapu-Lapu City which is near in the Mactan airport. We did not opt to stay in my aunt’s house because my mum was worried that we may not make it on time for our Bacolod trip.

So we stayed there for a night but need to wake up early because our flight was very early around 6:55 AM. We need to check-in two hours before as their rule. Gladly, we have a free drop off to airport so we were not that worried about the transportation. We ate our breakfast in the airport already and we are all set to be in Silay International Airport.

By 7:30 AM we arrived at Silay International Airport and get our luggages. Finally, we met the grandparents of Zeoh. They were waiting outside the airport.

So here we go! Welcome Visayas! Welcome Negros and Bacolod….

To Bacolod: Part 1

We got a promo ticket for Bacolod trip but it was not a direct flight from Gensan and that’s why we went to Davao first then had an overnight stay at Cebu for our Bacolod trip. The reason why we opted for the promo fare because:

1. We calculated that we can save more if we purchased the promo fare which requires us to travel in Davao than buying a regular fare for Gensan-Iloilo, then Ilo-ilo to Bacolod.
2. If we chose the Gensan-Iloilo flight, we still have to travel through ferry boat and I’m afraid that there will be no available seats on that time that we arrived because Holy week was fast approaching at that time.
3. It was easier to travel by airplane especially because we have a baby on our trip.

First Part: Gensan to Davao

So we started travelling early in the morning of April 1 since our flight from Davao to Cebu was 7:00 PM. So we left early because it’s a 3-hour ride going to Davao. Carrying our bags, we went to the terminal and waited for the bus to Davao. So this was our itinerary on April 1:

0900 – Depart from the house

0930 – Waited bus for Davao

1000 – Depart from Bulaong Bus Terminal (Gensan)

1300 – Arrived in Davao City

1330 – Lunch at Dencio (SM Davao)

1600 – off to Davao International Airport

1730 – Arrived at Davao International Airport

1800 – Check-in

When we arrived in Davao, we drop by at SM Davao to eat our lunch and at the same time I bought milk and water for Zeoh for our trip. I can say that it was not easy travelling with a baby even though its three of us. When we were about to go to airport, the rain poured down and when you are with a baby you have lots of things to consider. Luckily, we got a taxi who has an umbrella and good thing with the driver, he was very fatherly to Zeoh. We were caught by the traffic that is why we reached the airport around 5:30 in the afternoon.

Gladly, we made it through the check-in counter.

What is in our trip for Bacolod?

I have many stories for our trip in Bacolod. Actually, the trip was intended for my nephew ZJ and visiting tourist attraction were second priority. So, what is it in our trip for Bacolod?

• Zeoh (my nephew) met his grandparents. PRIORITY
• Emem’s first airplane ride and first time to be outside Mindanao.
• Zeoh’s encounter with the Sisters
• Drop by at Davao & Cebu for Bacolod trip
• Overnight at Ace Pension
• Fall in love with The Ruins
• Amazed by the old wooden clothing iron
• Visited with the two ancestral houses
• Delicious coco pie at El Ideal
• Bought pasalubong at BongBong
• 8 days without internet connection

 

These are the things I want to share to all of you.

Old and Alone

Sometimes I imagine growing old alone because it never reached in my mind to get married and have a partner but a baby? YES! LOL... Though I'm still too young to think of that I can't help to think about it.

My mum have a sister who is in her late 50s and she has no family of his own except us. I pity her because she is getting older and she is has no pension to support her or even children who can take good care of her.

These past few days, my mum and I aare discussing the possibilities that she might live with us. My mum is 10 years older than her and I think my mum feels like she is responsible for her sister but I think she is hesitant because I know she is thinking that she should consult my other siblings too.

This made me realize that it is so hard if you dont have someone when you grow older.Especially in our country, Philippines, were we have a high respect for our elders and close familu ties; we are accustomed to take care of our parents when they are old or grand parents. It is not in our culture to put them in the home for aged. It feels like disrepectful and I think it still lonely.

I feel sad for my auntie but she is also hesitant to move here. Being old is a sad moment in life but it becomes heartbreaking when you are alone.



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Pneumonia Vaccination in my 24-years

I never wanted to get a vaccine at this age but my mum insisted that I should get a shot while I’m young. Mum got her complete shots of the vaccine last January. I got my first dose at last March during the my nephews immunization. I’m quite amused that my nephew’s pediatrician who happens to be my pediatrician 24-years ago was the one administering the vaccine for me.

Last Monday, we went to the pediatrician for my nephew’s check-up because we wanted him check before we leave for our Holy week trip. The immunization was intended for my nephew but mum insisted that I should get my second dose. So I got one.

The pediatrician said that I should get this kind of vaccine because I’m always attached to the baby plus I don’t have a pneumonia vaccination when I was young. I think there are no available vaccines for pneumonia yet at that time. The doctor warned us already that I might feel feverish and I should take some medicine for fever. So, I really did feel feverish last night and my nephew was also not feeling well and mum has to take care both of us. Lol!

The pneumonia vaccine is good for fiver years according to the doctor and she told that I should get a vaccination for cervical cancer which I’m very interested. It is a bit expensive and I have to get 3 doses for vaccination for cervical cancer. Well, I think it is proper that I should spend some of my income to this kind of stuff because it will benefit my body and health.

I suggest and recommend to others that you should have your vaccinations even at this age. I think it is worth it than experiencing different illnesses and spend your money to hospital bills. Why not spend to stuff like this, it is cheaper compare to hospital bills that you will be paying when you get sick.

Visit your doctor now and inquire for immunization that you can avail. Spend right and have a good and longer life!

Online e-load in Morbie.com

I ran out of load in my Suncellular network and there nearby stores are already closed. I don’t know where to buy any prepaid load for my phone. So, I searched in the internet hoping that there is an available online site where I can buy a prepaid load. Luckily, while surfing the internet I found Morbie.com, an online loading station. At first, I was hesitant to purchase because I was thinking it might be a scam but I really have to try because I really need a load.

I just follow the instructions on how to purchase a load and payment was through Paypal.

I purchased a Php 100.00 load, add it in the cart then I click “checkout”. I was redirected to another page for the payment where I can see the Paypal website. So, after I paid for it there was a message saying “payment completed” and all I have to do is to wait for my load.

I was waiting for the load and I was thinking what if it was scammed. I begun to wonder especially when I see errors when I tried exploring the website. I just comforted myself that it will be a charge to experience, a lesson to be learned. But when I close my website, I received a text message notification from Suncellular that the load has been transferred to my account. I check the reference number and the load by sending a text message to a friend and it was successful, I was able to send a message.

I’m so glad that I did not waste my $5.00 for nothing. Thanks to the Morbie.com and to the owner, whoever is the in-charge of that website. You are really a great help. I hope soon there will be a prepaid load for lower amount like Php 50 and Php 25.

Go visit Morbie.com if ever you need a load and nowhere else to buy.