Mighty Maits

"I write to understand as much as to be understood" - Elie Wiesel Hi! I'm Maita Go from Cebu City, Philippines. Welcome friends to my blog/scrapbook of sorts (how lame! haha). I'm a books, movies, and rock n' roll junkie who blogs sporadically, just for the measly times whenever inspiration strikes(haha). Anywho, this TUMBLR account is the latest effort and just like Nobel prize-winning author, Mr. Wiesel, I hope to write to understand as much as to be understood. Just sans the Nobel prize. Hahaha.

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Fine dining. ILUSTRADO style. Haha. My good friend, Chime and I gave ourselves some major pampering by splurging on this delicious lunch last Saturday,Dec.10 at ILUSTRADO, this wonderful best-kept secret of a Spanish restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. I had the Cream Dory with Fresh Pasta in tomato sauce(2nd photo) while Chime had Herbed Chicken with Pesto Sauce. Oh yeah, and I had Cream of Mushroom and Lobster Bisque in tomato for Chime as starter soups before said entrees . And the super yummy desserts found here, Strawberry Parfait for me and Crepes Intramuros with assorted fruits for Chime left us rubbing our stomachs cause we never felt soo full ever. Haha. Their fresh Dalandan and Calamansi juices were even outstanding. Hahaha. Foodie Heaven alright! And the perfect pre-birthday celebration for my buddy, Chime!

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Merry Christmas, you guys! 🌲❤️ May your holidays be filled with love, good cheer, warmth, and cozy hugs! 💕💕💕 #Christmas2023

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Here now at the airport waiting to return home to Cebu, but still hungover from the short yet sweet time I had in Tagaytay. 💜 These pics were taken right outside our room at Summit Ridge as a keepsake(that's the ferris wheel at Sky Ranch in the background) of a wonderful memorable work/pleasure trip. Truly grateful. ❤️ Ciao Tagaytay and Manila. 😊 📷 @vilmabolusa https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4z-voJDWC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ms. Len insisted we get a photo with the Kim Taehyung(V) later on William Martinez of PF Dept, Lewis B.! 😁 Hahaha! Lewis flanked by l-r Ms. Lenlen, me, and Ms. Haydee! 😁😁😁 #justforkicks (at Casino Filipino Tagaytay) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4TtaYpUpK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last day at hotel photo op(hehe) with my roomies(Ate Vi, Teray, and Ms. Haydee) at our room's balcony with a view of Taal Lake in the background-pics 1-7, in the lift 😊, at the food hall Cafe Summit for breakfast, and at the hotel grounds. 😊 Sunny yet cold Tagaytay, we love! ❤️ (at Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3tE8yv-Vg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our view from our hotel room's balcony. ❤️ Good morning! 😊 (at Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3hoxiy8wX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Super fun time hanging out for some drinks at the girls' hotel room for some drinks(it's my first time to taste a Blue Label! 😀) and roll on the floor laughter with my PF family! 😁😁😁 (at Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2prDSJijt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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PF 2023 1st Semestral Meeting class picture with BM Jun Cabigon of CF Tagaytay 😊 (at Casino Filipino Tagaytay) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2oMKJJk3h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our view from the hotel balcony. 💜💙 Sweet dreams and good night! 😘 (at Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0FhBhpylH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A night of sumptuous, delicious Filipino food(full belly, hehe) and fun convo and laughter(light hearts ❤️) during our PF fellowship dinner here in Tagaytay. 😊😊😊 (at Balay Dako by Antonio's Tagaytay City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpz_k4qJ2Y5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thank God it's Friday and the flowers in the office are in full bloom this morning! Haha. 😁 The weekend is almost here! Yay! ❤️ #fridayiminlove:) https://www.instagram.com/p/CplxAFTvWsL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Saw this post on Pitchfork's Insta and how I wish this Indie Rock(the type of music I love the most) Roadtrip will roll into my city, but that will forever remain a pipe dream. Haha. When will one of my all time fave bands ever, Weezer, come to Cebu along with my other fave indie rock bands Modest Mouse(On top of Float On being my fight song, I remember wanting to covet very badly this Modest Mouse band Tshirt I saw on Maggie Grace in an article of her Vogue, hehe), Spoon, and Future Islands. All this wishing to see my fave indie rock bands has stemmed after learning about the Wanderland Musicfest last weekend in Manila. 😍 Dashboard Confessional(Chris Carrabba was raving about it in his Insta) and Phoenix were the main acts at this year's Wanderland and other foreign artists like Carly Rae Jepsen along with local indie artists. Talk about a major case of FOMO for me. I wish. Hahaha.😄 #indierocker:) #mostfavebands #musicfestivals #awesomemusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CpluV2rPy7Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Midnight snackin'. Haha. 😊 #lighteating:) (at Misto) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSwbGkPEp9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Midnight snackin'. Haha. 😊 #lighteating:) (at Misto) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSuqocPl28/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our beloved first cousin Kuya Gilbert is here in Cebu for a short vacay/golf trip and he wanted to spend time with family hence the impromptu super nice Mellado family mini reunion last night at Misto Resto at Seda Hotel Ayala. Thank you Kuya Gilbert for the sumptuous dinner and most memorable night of family bonding and fun. ❤️ #preciousfamily (at Seda Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSqIeOp7pn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thanks to my cousin Liza for finding this precious photo of little me on my 3rd birthday being held and hugged by my Manoy Panggoy(center) and baby Liza too by her Kuya Mike2x(right). Behind us are our Lola Loling and Tiyo Jing.❤️ I'm just not sure who the kid is at the left, beside Manoy Pang and me. Must be a neighbor buddy of his. 😁 I miss you everyday, Manoy Pang. Kuya Mike 2x and now you too, are loving protective elder brothers up in heaven to their lil siblings forever. Haha. ❤️ #siblinglove #preciousfamily https://www.instagram.com/p/CpM68PJJ4sO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"She loves the musicbox forever..." #musicismyboyfriend https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7gtlUpwIs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=