What an opportunity to spend time here surrounded by beautiful nature, slower pace and tranquil environment. No tv, laptop, tablets and internet (but okay we have data lol) but enjoyed outdoor activities such as barbecue, hiking and spotting wild animals.
The holiday house stands for more than 100 years and able to preserve it’s beauty and authenticity. Mostly antique furnitures with a mix of modern pieces. I love the kitchen area where even washing dishes is pleasing and the window nook bench where I sit or lay most of the time being brainless but also realizing I shortly lived a cottagecore life where I only see it in social media 💚
He booked a couple massage so we can do something together today. I told him he can do it alone or I will just accompany him and I’d wait for him in the lounge kasi nanghihinayang ako sa price juskooo but he insisted.
We had the classic Thai massage and it was super! We’ve been walking Roef (the dog) a lot and it was the therapy our muscles needed. I even did not want the massage to end. Felt like a renewed person when I left the spa. After all I didn’t regret his demand to join him lol. Thank you love. Always.
We are staying in Capt’s cousin’s holiday house and the dog is also with us for a couple of days. Part time dogsitters but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
He is half of my size (biiiig paws) but very sweet and gentle. He’s a 13 year old hunting dog. He is quite deaf and with arthrities but is always enthusiastic to go for long walks.
Capt says Roef likes me ‘cause he follows me around the house, goes between my legs to pet him and waits for me. I am not the kindest person but I believe animals can sense good energy on people and whenever dogs are like this to me, I don’t need to say more.
First time to experience summer season in NL and parang ayaw ko na? Chz. Hahaha. I’m a girl from tropics and used to heat but going out and and stroll around without an umbrella under the blazing sun.. the Asian in me cannot 🙈
Summer is worse in the PH but we don’t go out in peak sun hours while the Dutch loves the sunny outdoor life. Wherever the sun is, you’d find them. Capt always teases me that I am very maarte and he doesn’t care if I get darker. Sana all maputi lol.
He knows how much I like Polaroid photos but unfortunately, the camera got broken. He got us a photo printer this time where we can also tweak the images before printing. Now his fridge is full of our lovely photos which reminds us to buy more magnets ☺️
The very maarte princess ghorl is back! 🤪 That’s how my boyfriend teases me and I comically live up to it.
I had back to back flights, from a family trip in Davao to switching sizes of luggage in Manila, squeezed in errands, layover and I am here again to spend time with de liefde van mijn leven.
It’s the beginning of summer season and so happy I already completed the four seasons of NL in every visit. TYL! Amazing ka talaga! ✨
A very short holiday in Davao city to celebrate my aunt’s birthday and a side quest to see a few tourist attractions. It’s been a while since I had out of town trips and made special since me and my cousin flew with our grandma. She made it without motion sickness yayyy thanks to the anti hilo medicine haha.
Our trip highlights -
Sonnen Berg Mountain View - a refreshment place with breathtaking sea of clouds.
Philippine Eagle Center - saw Viggo in flesh, the eagle featured in our 1000 peso bill.
Malagos Garden Resort - a farm tourist site with dining and offers attractions such as Malagos Chocolote Museum, Butterfly Dome and Interactive Bird show. My first time to try Durian ice cream in our lunch buffet.
Roxas Avenue Night Market - tried Mindanao’s Chicken Pastil and local barbecues. Inihaw na tuna panga for the win!
Apo ni Lola Durian Delicacies - not a fan of the King of Fruits but the tarts and yema are so good. Maybe next time I try the Durian float.
And to my most favorite part, seeing the Philippine Eagle flying freely overhead. It was a beautiful and powerful moment. The locals said it’s not always you spot eagles fly in the mountains and we were blessed to witness one. More of a good omen for me ✨
I’d love to come back here again with more family members. There are plenty to see and try. You are next, Samal Island 🤗 The Davaoeños are friendly and the city is clean and organized.
We’re fortunate to come home to Manila a day before the quake. I pray for the Mindanao region’s protection, safety and healing 🙏
Bailey is already 5 years old and she gets clingier to me everyday. If she could only talk, I think she will call me mama.
Worst Ex Ever Season 2 is out. My attention span with docuseries and true crime stories is unshakable. It’s either funny, cute dog videos in IG or YT shorts, Netflix documentaries or nothing.
Had my annual bloodchem check up and I’m happy with the outcome. Everything’s normal and far from borderline. Hitting 30’s is different and the best birthday present is to live and move healthy. Amen.
I miss my boxing sessions but seems I can’t squeeze everything in one day. So many things to do but so little time 🫠
Papa is home. Even i’m old enough to buy things for myself he never fails to give us presents. I don’t ask him anything. In fact, I can’t remember a time I ever asked my parents anything or expect that he will give us stuff but that’s just how he is. We are blessed having a generous and a good provider father. He isn’t perfect but he made sure we have things we need, sometimes even more than we need. I feel ashamed in a way because he still spends on us, his children but really, thank you always, Papa ❤️
Finally switched to Apple and my boyfriend always teases me as “Iphone ghooorl”. HAHA. Funny how I take photos in front of the mirror and would joke “hala ganito pala magselfie ang naka-iphone” Lels.
Slept in the wee hours of the morning for 3 consecutive days watching shows such as Ms. Gay singing and teen beauty contests in our village. I watched with neighbor friends and really had a great time.
Bought a couple of kitchen items for the house such as rotating spice rack, storage baskets and mineral water container rack. I just get the satisfaction in organizing things or I must say, ganito na talaga ang nasa trenta 😆
MIA in socmed and in the first quarter of the year but never in life. Though I failed to capture photos along the way, I did not miss out on reconnecting with people and living in the present. It's the quiet shift for me and I am liking it ✨️
I reconnected with old friends and these people I haven't seen loooong time. I blend easily in the crowd and most will say I'm an extrovert but I am not. Some would even tell me I am like a sunshine but I have a hermit personality. It's just the Aries in me. This year, I thought of reaching out to people. I prefer one on one friendship dates to focus on what they've been up to and just savor the long overdue catchup. Though we never forgot each other, we kind of drifted apart because that's how life sometimes. People find their paths, build careers, meet more people and a lot of life discoveries but at the end of the day, your schedule will meet up again just like how mine and my fewest friends on Earth did. It was lovely to get to know them again - their dreams, struggles, loss and wins during those times we weren't so much communicating. No promises but we will try to see more often or even plan to do things together someday. I am looking forward.
I never won a raffle in my life until I asked my neighbor friend to go out with me one random evening. She has anxiety and thought she needed a breather, we went to Mcdonalds and there was a raffle activity for anyone who has a 500 plus pesos receipt. I wrote my name at the back of the receipt, dropped it in the box and was like, I'd never get it. She said my name might even be called in first and boy she didn't stutter. I got the first raffle prize! A Mcdonalds mini duffel bag. Wow. She was a lucky charm.
The Word Search book keeps me sane. I bring it everywhere I go to fight boredom and lessen screen time. When I don't have schedule on weekends, I go to cafe shops alone, enjoying my drink and sharpening my brain with this lol. Time passes quickly and calmly just by searching words in the grid. One time I went to a clinic for a minor check up and everyone's looking at me encircling words while waiting for the doctor to call me. You do you. Haha.
Consistent with my walk and slow run in the morning. I make sure to move and achieve steps before I lock in for the day. It really helps me focus at work and balances my mood the whole day. I also incorporated lympathic exercises lately. I swear I'm not the healthiest but the simple things are the most powerful.
I don't usually share work stuff but I'm getting the hang of things now. It was difficult at first. All the things I knew and confident at, I had to drop everything and started to absorb everything as well. I was nth years with my previous company and being new to processes, people and data got me scared. I was sad even. But then I learned that I don't need to be hard on myself. I'm starting from scratch again (well not entirely) but someday, it will be a walk in the park. I'm with the new company for a few months now and it will just get better. Amen!
I miss my man very much. Can't wait to see him again. Our love is the reason I look forward to in life ✨️
Our mini dachshund Bailey is under medication. She was supposed to be neutered but series of blood tests did not turn out well. It's treatable only she has to take a couple of antibiotics and supplements for the time being. It's a lot of money but still I am grateful because I have means to provide for her especially times like this. I really love Bailey and I will do anything for her to be fully recovered. Prevention is better than cure and this is what we are doing.
Invested with laser again for my high maintenance to stay low maintenance things (read that somewhere haha). It's an early birthday present. I had my upper lip and pits done already so guess which part now I'm doing (as if someone is reading my posts haha). Thrilled to see the result every session.
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