Imagine...ASTORIA BORACAY

Imagine this.

You are holding hands with your partner and strolling by the beach. White sands kissing your feet while the amazing sun caressing your skin with enough warmth. Again, you are here in this familiar place where nature's beauty meets the beautiful people.

From among the people, this lady approaches you telling you that you get an invite to a free lunch(yes, FREE) in their hotel. She just asks you to provide some personal information and you and your partner will get to enjoy the free lunch in this relatively newly-built ASTORIA BORACAY. Seems like a wonderful dream indeed.

Just imagine it's true.

So there you are and your girl just entered the modern-designed hotel. It's architecture may be simple yet elegant. The hotel's entrance has a welcoming dining hall with furniture that compliments the awesomeness of the place itself. Even with Astoria's reputation and prestige, this Astoria Boracay can even cater to not just to the upper class denizens. 

The room rates are reasonably cheap considering the 5-star accommodation each guest and members will enjoy. Yes, they also have membership for those who can't get enough of ASTORIA BORACAY. But WAIT, (yes, you guessed it right) there's more. Their membership would not only let you get very low discounts in their Astoria Hotels and Condominiums in the country but also in hotels from a hundred different countries. Did I mention the freebies and discounts you can also get from other establishments? 

Now, let me help your imagination with these pictures I have gathered for you. Watch out, your jaws might drop.  

 

So this is the part where I will have to stop you from just imagining. Do something to make it come true. Get in touch with ASTORIA BORACAY now!

Thank me later. :-)

 

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My Short Visit to Cebu

I just want to share some photos during my short (just went there for my mom and dad's birthdays) but memorable visit to my parents in Cebu. It's been years since my last visit so I really had to go there. I never got to see my dad during his birthday last January and last June 3 was my mom's birthday, so the visit was for both of my folks. And besides I miss them so much too.

I also got to meet, finally, my nephew Yuan. I've heard a lot of things about him from my sisters. But before I hit Cebu, I actually told myself to try not to be so attached with the cute little angel for personal reasons. Unfortunately, Yuan got ways (and tricks) to get me so fond of the little guy that I'm afraid I might have to brace myself for a 'heartbreak' or disappointment soon. I just hope my sister, Yuan's mom, won't choose to keep the newest member of our family away from us.

Well, whatever happens, Yuan has a special place in our hearts. I hope he will grow up to be a fine man and make his mom and us proud.

Because of the lack of time, I wasn't able to meet one of the significant people in my life-- my bestfriend Kenneth. She wanted us to meet during my visit and I learned she even applied for a leave from work just to make sure she's available within the days of my stay. But it never materialize. There was not enough time and I had to attend to family issues. This could mean I just lost my bestfriend. I hope she's reading this so she would know how sorry I am to make her wait for nothing.

I met my nephew but I lost my bestfriend (still hoping that I didn't). Some experience in such a short visit to Cebu, huh?

Tikboy and his dependable bike

Me-an and Kc on the videoke

Yuan checking out how the horns look like on him

Yuan's angelic grin while on those devilish horns

Yuan posing for Tito Rey

Yuan can't wait to grab some of the cake which explains the face

Still going stronger after all these years

Goodbye, Bob's Crab Shack...Hello, Juancho's !!!

It was one afternoon when my girlfriend and I craved for some yummy crabs. It was a unanimous decision to go to the place which introduced us to tasty crab selections--- Bob’s Crab Shack in BF Paranaque! Last time we visited the place was few months ago. So off we went to Bob’s famous crab shack.

We looked for that familiar signage which actually spells ‘delicious and tasty crabs’. We were already planning which dishes to order. And we could almost taste the food. But, to our surprise, 'the crab shack' was no longer there. Literally, my girlfriend almost cried after we found out, or should I say, after we didn’t find the good-old crab shack which was famous for their buttered alimango and tortang alimango.

Instead of the familiar name, there we saw a banner which showed an unfamiliar name. “Who the hell is Juancho?”, is what we first uttered upon seeing it. At one point we thought we got lost. But we were certain it's the right place. Even the establishments beside the what we used to know as Bob's Crab Shack were there. "Are my eyes be playing tricks on me again?", i thought.

Later we found out that the said establishment is now managed by someone else. Bob gave it up to some guy. You guessed it--- Juancho.

So, initially frustrated in not getting what we went there for, we considered other places to eat and vent our building frustration there. But, like it's a blessing, a familiar face from inside the restaurant called us and asked us to get inside and eat there. She was one of the waiters who used to work at Bob's. She convinced us to eat there after telling us that nothing really changed in the menu. Juancho decided to keep the same old but delectable dishes on the menu and will just add more exciting and must-try options.

And then our tummies were filled again.

Same food. Same taste. Same place. But this time with a little twist.

old place with new furniture

fresh and relaxing ambiance

the wait was worth it...

nah...forget about the cholesterol...

Starwars Got Queen Amidala Dancing

I happen to pass by this place somewhere in Las Pinas one afternoon which caught my attention. I just really felt like sharing this picture here.

I have nothing against the place itself but upon seeing this signboard some funny (at least to me) questions sprung out from my playing mind.

Do they feature Queen Amidala of Starwars as one of their dancers? Wait, isn't that Anakin Skywalker wearing a disguise? Probably, he just saw Amidala and just trying to avoid the press.

I'm not really A die-hard follower of Starwars but I did find the movie's special effect cool and amazing enough to watch. The Starwars Trilogy was believed as one of the best sci-fi movie there is.

Whatever is the real story here, I hope it won't spell trouble.

May the force be with you!

Missing The Sinulog

Last Sunday, I missed one my most anticipated festivity since birth. I can’t believe I failed to witness the Sinulog the second time around. It’s considered as the biggest celebration in my hometown Cebu but it slipped me. Honestly, I didn’t choose to go. There were a lot of reasons why I was here in Manila and not where all the street dancing and fun events were held. Responsibilities and duties kept me from going but I got no regrets—aside from attending the Sinulog.

So I’m now blogging about the Sinulog 2009. This might work as an escape to the feeling of being left out. I don’t want to pity myself missing it so I guess writing about the happenings from the Queen City of the South last Sunday will give me some satisfaction. I’m also going to include some history and some interesting facts about the Sinulog.

The Sinulog word comes from the Cebuano adverb sulog. It means "water current movement." Its adaptation describes the forward-backward step movement of the Sinulog dance. Dancing to the rhythm of the drums, people would dance two steps forward, then a step back.

This memorable event falls every third Sunday of January-- this year it happens a day before my birthday. The celebration is in honor of the patron of Cebu-- the Santo Nino. It’s also meant to remind Cebuanos the first time Christianity reached Cebu’s shores.

Although the Festival itself is celebrated on this day, however, a series of events are held every day for the whole nine weeks before the much awaited Sinulog Grand Parade. Concerts, pageants, and other colorful events prepare the Cebuanos for the main event which is the Sinulog itself. During the event, colorful displays and street dancing can be seen. The participants are on their colorful costumes dancing to the Sinulog beat. The Fluvial Procession (a water parade) is held a day before the Grand Parade. The procession starts at dawn from Mandaue City and ends in Cebu City. A pump boat where the Santo Niño on is decorated with flowers and candles. Then a reenactment of the Christianizing of Cebu follows at the Basilica. A solemn procession is held in the afternoon along the city's major streets. This usually lasts for hours due to multitudes of participants. I still can recall how it is when you attend the procession. It’s like the Black Nazarene procession in Quiapo.

A Pontifical Mass celebrated by the Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Cebu himself and is held at the Basilica de Señor Santo Niño on the day of the Grand Parade. The said mass marks the beginning of the Sinulog Grand Parade. After the mass, the people would go out of the streets where the parade will take place- - where you’ll hear the people chanting “Viva, Senyor Santo Niño!” all throughout the parade.

Now that’s the Sinulog for you.

Well, now I feel better in though I didn’t get to watch the event this year. There are still more years to come for the Cebuanos like me (and for those who just doesn’t want to be left out next year) to look forward to.

Viva, Senyor Santo Niño!

Lost My Innocence Of Sex

The long anticipation ended. At last, I can now bravely say I already experienced it. I’ve avoided a lot of talks about it for the simple reason that I have nothing to brag about. Alas, I now can say I’m a made man.

I had SEX for the first time.

You heard me right; it was last Monday when I willingly gave up my innocence. It was something I should have done long time ago. But as the proverbial saying goes, “it’s better late than never”. Nevertheless, I’m just glad I’ve gone through it and it was satisfying. My girlfriend, who was also eager to grab the chance, was kind enough to do it with me.

It was noon time when hunger stroke. We were riding along the busy streets somewhere in Paranaque on our way home when we decided to take our lunch at Sinangag Express, a.k.a SEX. Yes, it was nothing kinky but it was, nonetheless, a yummy experience.

I’ve heard my office mates talk about the place and it would always leave me wondering what it’s like. Talks about it never fails to catch my attention, especially on how people ask their friends to come and join them there. I remember the first time I, and my buddy-at-work, was asked by one of the ladies in my team to join her at Sinangag Express. I was shocked, speechless, and probably flattered at one point, when she asked, “let’s go have SEX!”. Green-minded or not, this invitation is a music to the ear, especially when you’re starving and could eat like a horse.

That was what I felt the first time I experienced lunch at SEX. I had Adosilog and my girlfriend ordered Tapsilog. But later on, she asked for another plate of what I ordered after she got to taste it. The rice, which reminds me of the good-old Star Rice (plain rice mixed in Star Margarine), wasn't enough for me so an extra rice was necessary. The waiter also served tokwa’t baboy on our table. To quench our thirst, my girlfriend went for an orange juice while I, out of curiosity, settled for their chilled taho. Well, it tasted like the regular taho, only placed on a bigger plastic cup and chilled. We had our full and the damage was just for a cheap 250.00 pesos. What a meal!

For sure it wouldn’t be the last experience I’m going to have at Sinangag Express. the place left a good taste in my mouth so they will surely can expect more visits from me in future.

My first experience at SEX turned out to be wonderful and memorable. Probably, I’ll try other meals on their menu for more delicious adventure. I’m sure it going to be as satisfying and palatably orgasmic.