Start Planning Your Summer Vacation

Jules, Jamie and me at Cyma in Greenbelt

It's summertime once again here in the Philippines and I am sure that most of us are already looking for some new places to hang out and enjoy the heat of the sun. A couple of my friends are actually asking me out for a vacation late this month or early next month. We don't have any ideas yet on where to spend the summer vacation but no doubt, they are eager for it.

Some are suggesting going out of the country and trying something new like Asian or European tour. Are they serious? I mean, I have to work even harder and do more part time jobs so I can save a lot in the next few weeks.

Aside from this vacation plan by the way, I am actually saving for November to witness the Festival of Lights in Thailand.

If you are planning a vacation, I suggest you check on Qype because it's the easiest way to search for the right location where you want to spend quality time either all by yourself or with your family. Restaurants are one of the most popular searches in the site because it even offers personal reviews and suggestions. I tried doing searches on Restaurants London and Pubs London and I was surprised on how easy the website can be customized according to preference.

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Co-parenting Tips on Divorce

Divorce is one of the most complicated situations that some couples have to undergo at one point in their relationship. It becomes even more complicated when kids start to get involved. It is very hard for the couple to help their kids cope up and go on with their lives as if nothing happened.

Because of this timely dilemma that each divorcing couple experiences, proper planning and management must be conducted to keep things running smoothly between parties involved. I have here a very helpful tool from co-parenting-manager.com. The site is focused in dealing with divorce. It has calendar planners/organizers for both the parents and the kids. The planner can be used in documenting and voicing out the important events and significant situations during this hard part of the process.

Check on the site for more info.

Regalong Pambahay: Fine Handcrafts for Your Home

Regalong Pambahay is a chain of stalls that sell many different Philippine-made crafts. Most of their products are fine home decors and personal accessories that can be used as gift items. It is one of the locally founded stores that promote Philippine industry and Filipino craftsmanship both locally and abroad.

One of their products that I came across with is this square jewelry box made of silky fabric with velvet pattern. It sells for Php325.00 or approximately USD7.00. This jewelry box comes from a collection of decors of different sizes and colors. If you want to accentuate your home or room with a single theme, these are the best accessories to have because there are throw pillows and lamps available as well, made from the same fabric and material used on this jewelry box.

If you want to visit one of the stores, there is one here in Pampanga located inside Ayala Marquee Mall.


Regalong Pambahay, Marquee Mall
Level 2 (Home Zone), Marquee Mall, F.G. Nepo Ave., Pulung Maragul, Angeles City, Pampanga
Tel. No. (045) 304.0572 / (045) 304.0557
Website: www.regalongpambahay.com

Thinking of Getting a New Frame

Most of you probably do not know that I have very poor eyesight and I barely recognize people beyond 5 meters. To those who are not aware of this condition of mine would normally say that I am a snob when they see me somewhere like in the streets or in the malls. At least, now you know. I am as friendly as Casper. It's just that I probably didn't recognize you when you passed by because of my 125-125 vision.

Actually, I am planning of getting new eyeglasses frame. I am thinking of getting the retro look so I can wear it like any other fashion eyeglasses. If only I can get to avail of the frames direct promo code so I can save money when I buy eyeglasses.

For the meantime, I will just start looking for the eyeglasses of my choice and save a couple of bucks each week. Hopefully in a few weeks, I will be able to get a new frame. I am starting to feel sick on my old frame because it's heavy and stiff.

Ibon-Ebon (Birds-Eggs) Festival of Candaba Pampanga

The Ibon Ebon Festival (Birds and Eggs Festival - February 1 to 2) of Candaba in Pampanga is one of the biggest festivities celebrated in the province that has been running successfully for three years now. This celebration is dedicated to the famous Candaba Swamp that serves as sanctuary to nearly 14,000 migratory birds (approximately 40 species) that flock each year and migrate to the different parts of the world.

A lot of foreign and local guests visit the event to witness this two-day multi-activity festival which includes street dances and parades, kite flying contests, food and cooking expo and a lot of activities and presentations aiming to promote for the protection of the environment.

Here are some photos from the bird dances and parades of the Ibon Ebon Festival special performance during the 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark.

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15th Phil. Intl. Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, Clarkfield Pampanga

Finally, I was able to upload the most awaited photos from the 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga last Saturday, February 13th. We came in as early as 5 in the morning to avoid the large volume of traffic in Clark. It's one of our lessons learned from last year's Hot Air Balloon Festival: we got stuck in traffic, and when we reached the destination, the hot air balloons already took off. So this time, we bought the tickets few days before the event and hit the road by dusk.

It was a fruitful effort, for the record, because we were able to see the balloons closer and better. During the event, there were also some street dances and performances from the Ibon-Ebon Festival of Candaba Pampanga. You can view more photos from the event on my multiply site.