Hey everyone it's been a long time. Well, I'm supposed to be updating with a special feature last week, but due to technical difficulties, the special post would have to wait till probably next week. I hope you all can bear with me. I'm sorry I'll try my best to get the computer back in my hands... toodles.

diario de palmas

The last few days of my vacation, I spent them at Palawan. This is a collection of the journal entries I've written throughout our trip to Dos Palmas Arriceffe, Palawan. To follow would be some memorable pictures that I want to share with you all.

Adventure Day 1:

Oh happy day. Waking up at 4:30 am didn't feel so bad after all, especially when you're expecting something. What's more, it's Mommy's birthday! Perfect timing huh? Well we're supposed to board the plane at 7:30 and it's almost time. Meanwhile, I'll just stick with the radio while waiting. ~7:04 am domestic airport boarding area

I've always been afraid of heights, and this time there's no exception. I've slept for the past 2o mins completely forgetting that I'm actually floating amongst the clouds. Well, I woke up just in time for the traditional Cebu Pacific flight game. Too bad I didn't get any prices. Well, I guess it's better luck next flight. ~9:07 am Cebu Pacific plane soaring in the sky

Now I know why I love the sea so much. When you're out there facing the sea in its full grandeur, it feels so amazing, so free, so powerful yet so comforting and so calm. As Captain Jack Sparrow said: "Bring me that horizon!" I wonder to myself when I will find my horizon. I sure hope I find it at sea, where I feel I truly belong. ~11:24 am aboard the Calypso 8 speedboat moving towards Dos Palmas Arriceffe

Well here we are at last. I think Palawan's native instruments are pretty cool. Well fed now and ready to start rolling, but Mom insists that we all take some rest first. The rooms look pretty ancient but inside it's wonderful, with full air-conditioning! Guess this vacation isn't as HOT as it seems! ~2:45 pm Room 4B of Garden Cottage trying to take a nap

Kayaking after a long nap sure is refreshing! Though my arms got sore easily and my hands find the oars new, it was really an adventure to pass through mangroves and under low bridges. Then, we had a sumptious dinner with, guess what, RAW tuna! Marc and I left an unfinished game of sungka as we headed back to our rooms expecting a good night's sleep. ~10:25 pm after dinner on the bed

Adventure Day 2:

After feeding some tropical fishes and feeding our own stomachs with yet another breakfast BUFFET, our troop headed to the divers' shop for a briefing on scuba diving from Kuya Vic. I'm pretty nervous. I just hope I won't back out. Anyway, I'm all geared up with a mask, a snorkle and a lifevest just in case. Now all I need is a pair of aqualungs. Maybe I can find some gillyweed somewhere. Kidding. ~10:11 am at the pier waiting for the speedboat

Mission impossible didn't seem so impossible after all. I succeeded in scuba diving 15 feet below the water surface for 20 whole minutes! But of course, with the help of diving master Kuya Manny. Then, I went snorkeling with Marc for the next two hours. It's simply amazing to see those discovery channel shows on underwater life firsthand. Things I've learned today: Clownfish are oily and waxy. Some corals are soft, and some flaky. Some jellyfish sting and send electric currents to your body, but they don't leave marks at all, just great memories that last a lifetime. ~12:34 pm after a bath before YET ANOTHER lunch buffet

Lato are queer and eerie seaweed-like foods the first time you encounter them, but can turn out as amazing delicacies the second time you have them for lunch. After another game of sungka, it's fish feeding again! Without further ado, we proceeded at once to kayaking and snorkeling with Marc and Matthew. Marc and I teamed up and won at a kayaking race against Papa. Then we traveled deeper into the mangrove forests; it felt just like we were in the Amazon. It was totally amazing. ~4:32 pm snack time over Mom's birthday cake while playing sungka *again?!* *opkorsh!*

Some swimming races at the resort pool and a dip in the jacuzzi, take a shower afterwards then that complete's a perfect day! Of course, let's not forget the seafood dinner buffet! We walked towards the pier where Mom and Papa chatted with the tour officer Johan for a really long time. Tonight's our last night yet I don't think I'm contended. I want more! I wanna go scuba diving again. Sob. Too bad. ~10:28 pm at the pier watching tropical fish leaping in the water under a wonderful star-spangled night sky

Adventure Day 3:

I can't believe my water adventure is now over. Time goes by so fast when you're having fun.If ever I'm given the chance to stay in any island in the Philippines for the rest of my life, I choose Dos Palmas Arriceffe! Good bye to the powers of the sea! Someday, I will be back. ~ 7:45 am aboard the DP Stella Maris speedboat moving from Dos Palmas to Puerto Princesa

try these out!!!

People Envy Your Energy

You've got the drive and determination to keep your life in order, and you are on track to be a huge success.People tend to envy all you've got in life, but they don't understand the work that goes behind it!

What Do People Envy About You?

hmmm... that's true... I hope

Your Animal Personality

Your Power Animal: Deer Animal You Were in a Past Life: Panda You are a fun-seeker - an adventurous, risk-taker. While you are spontaneous, you are not very rational.

The Animal Personality Test

amazingly cool! love the idea...

You Are Mud Pie

You're the perfect combo of flavor and depth Those who like you give into their impulses

What Kind of Pie Are You?

mmm... that's chocolate right?!

You Are an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

On the surface, you're a little plain - but you have many subtle dimensions to your personality. Sometimes you're down to earth and crunchy. Other times, you're sweet and a little gooey.

What Kind of Cookie Are You?

oatmeal good...

You Are a Green Apple Jelly Bean

Of all the flavors, you're the most complex and the most real. A little sweet, a little sour, and totally tangy. People can't describe you, but they love you!

What Flavor Jelly Bean Are You?

reminds me of Harry Potter's many flavored beans...

You Should Be a Musician

You have a rare combinations of talents: an ear for music, nimble fingers, and the willpower to practice. You could master almost any instrument you choose to play (if you haven't already!)

What Sort of Artist Should You Be?

I knew I was meant for this!

You Are Coffee Ice Cream

Energetic and lively, you are always on the go. You're doing a million things at once and doing them well. You tend to motivate others and raise spirits. You are most compatible with chocolate ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

*slurp*told you I'm a highly caffeinated person...

You Are a Powdered Devil's Food Donut

A total sweetheart on the outside, you love to fool people with your innocent image. On the inside you're a little darker, richer, and more complex. You're a hedonist who demands more than one pleasure at a time. Decadent and daring, you test the limits of human indulgence.

What Donut Are You?

wow... I wonder how that would taste...

I'm so cuddly I like you!

Yesterday, I accompanied my little cousin to Gateway to watch "The Wild". It was a wonderful experience because I felt like an adult who is in charge of a little kid. When we entered the movie house, we both went "WOW". There were only around 10-15 movie watchers there including us. What's more, we were seated at the front rows, and we were the only ones in our row.


One thing I like about movies is that you get to see the trailers of other movies. It was really too bad though that we missed the trailers of "X-men3" and "Poseidon" because I had to accompany Pat to the restroom. Then when we came back we saw the trailers of "Cars", "Over the Hedge" and "Monster House", to which Pat pointed to each trailer and said "I wanna watch that!"


The movie was really nice. I think it was actually better than Madagascar. The thing I like about Disney movies is that they always manage to put lessons into each movie and they're really suitable for little children. Pat was really enjoying the jokes and was roaring with Samson the Wild. (I kept hushing him but he let out a loud roar before I could stop him *wack*)


My favorite would be the stuffed koala bears, thus the title. hihi... There's a string attached behind each stuffed koala that says *points to the title* when you pull the string. I've always loved koala bears. i had a collection of small koala bears that my aunts gave me after every visit to Australia. I remember I had one koala bear that I named Calyp. Calyp, derived from the favorite food of koalas, eucalyptus. (I was less than 10 years old then so it just proves how much of an expert I am in giving names. :D)


After the movie, we waited for my aunt to come and fetch us. In the meantime, Pat and I went window shopping. We went to Speedo, Nike Park, Levi's and we took at look at what was on sale at Leonidas. Pat got his eyes locked on the display window of the chocolate haven. I had to pull him away before he starts to drool. While we were shopping I asked him to tell me what he wants as a gift when he ranks first in class. Then he started pointing things at me. First he chose a pair of goggles at Speedo, then a basketball at Nike, then a soccerball. (*moan* I'll go broke!) Finally, we settled on a baseball cap at Nike. It was a perfect fit for him and the color was terrific. So I promised to buy him that cap if he gets first honors at school. Well that made him happy! :D

What a day! But I missed work again! Well, maybe my work for that day was to take care of Pat, then I'm cool with that. hihi... ciao!

how can you become a mutant?

Obviously, I just watched Xmen 1 and Xmen 2 last week. It's really amazing though, if there are mutants in the world. They may seem abnormal and different from ordinary humans, but they can be more powerful and helpful to the society, that is if they're on the right track.

My favorite mutant would be Rogue. I just find it really amazing to be able to absorb other people's powers, dangerous but amazing. The complication is that she shouldn't be in close contact with other people just in case she suck the soul out of people, so that's just too bad.

I think I'm starting to get addicted to Xmen. Who knows? My next story might be an Xmen fanfiction: the story of Rogue... haha... we'll see about that.

Current mood: anticipating Xmen 3

Well, check out my movie list. I've reached 22! Hooray! Unfortunately, due to my movie marathons, I've been neglecting my blog and my story as well. huhu... sorry! Well, besides the movies, I'm also busy playing with penguins. hehe... I'm serious. Check this out http://play.clubpenguin.com/! It's a pretty cool game.

Last Sunday, I went to ADMU to watch my cousin, Hans' frisbee game. It was relly cool, made me want to try it out sometime. Of course, I would need Hans to teach me the basics first. Then, I can decide if I'm going to join the team or not. By the way, I met Tj there. Grrr... he's really not going on May 6! Anyway, I still haven't found my means of transportation to Promenade. Anyone care to give me a ride? hehe...

Wah... really hot weather. I joined my cousins for a chance to chill yesterday at Razon's. Really great halo-halo! It's better than Iceberg for me, and a lot cheaper. Unfortunately, I met my worst friend there and lost a bit of appettite. In the evening, we watched X-men. It amazes me how I manage to watch the 2nd part of movies before it's first part. Take X-men, I watched X-men 2 in the movie house during it's showing, and I just watched X-men 1 now. As for Ice Age 2, I haven't even watched Ice Age 1 yet!