Dannevirke - Week 1

Notice how my movement in New Zealand has been from a populated area -Auckland-, to a lesser populated area -Palmerston  North-, to a barely populated area -Dannevirke-. Funny, actually. It's like, I'm being sent to a place with less and less people everytime. Tsk.

Anyway, my first week here in Dannevirke hasn't been as eventful as one would think. Yes, its a new place to explore, but well, with Dannevirke's size, there really isn't much to explore. And because of a lack of public transportation, being in Dannevirke has limited me to either being at the rest home where I work, being at home, or at New World for some emergency shopping needs. And that's about it.

It's funny how much I've changed in just a couple of weeks. 4 weeks ago, I never would've thought I'd muster enough courage to ask someone I haven't met yet to give me a ride to work. And yet, somehow, I did just that. Crazy how this place changes you.

My Birthday Weekend: Hamilton, Hobbiton

I've been meaning to write this for a while now. It's been more than a week ago since I had my birthday weekend, and still, all the details are fresh in my memory like it was just yesterday. Maybe because the past weeks have been far monotonous than I expected that the sudden change of pace, and not to mention place, was a welcome sunshine in my world.

So, 19th to 22nd October 2012. My Birthday Weekend.

Since my birthday fell on a friday, I had to endure classes for the entire day and take a Drug Calc test (which I passed with flying colors, thank you very much). Later that night, I gathered my stuff, hopped on a taxi and then a bus, and was finally on my way to Hamilton.

It's more fun in the Philippines!

Feb. 07-10, 2012
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
El Nido, Palawan


Despite many downs, this week was a definite upper. =) And although I had to shed tons for this trip, every cent was worth the experience. One I can never get back. And one I will surely never forget. =)

Leaving at noon of Feb. 7, 2012 and arriving the afternoon of Feb. 10, 2012, it was one of the best weeks and vacations of my life! =) Stayed at Hadefe's Cottages. Not so grand a place, but has a great provincial feel to it. They also treat their customers really great!

Don't Ask, Just Drink

Me and my awesome friends went to Bohol last year (sorry, this one's such a late blog, but hey, it's better than nothing!), at around November (2011) for some much needed relaxation. Stress from work was getting to be too much and we just couldn't stand it anymore. =p It also doesn't help that my friends and I are one crazy bunch that's really concerned (if that is the right word for it) with hanging out and going on an adventure-filled cruise. =D

So, to Bohol, Philippines it was! =D

us for one more year: the story

October 11, 2007 2:00PM. The date and time  I committed myself to dating this one guy. Elbert. =D On that day, I told him all of my darkest secrets at the time. It was a test, maybe, to see if he could accept me with all my imperfections, all my dirt, all my sins. And he did. With open arms and a warm smile. =)

Now four short years later, we celebrate, on that same date, our anniversary. Still together after having gone through so much. Still holding each others hand, still backing each other up.  It's still us. And, God-willing, it will be for many more years.

I know I'm writing this a little bit late coz this one's been due ages ago but hey, it's better than nothing. And besides, it doesn't matter if I write or not coz the memories of the day will and shall stay with us for all time. *mushy much?=p*


This year, we had a 2-day celebration. I already blogged about the 1st day on my post us for one more year: a prequel. This time, I'll be babbling about how wonderful and amazing the 2nd day was. =)

us for one more year: a prequel

First of all, I would like to say I'm happy. We've been together four short years and it was never better. It still is. And not many can say the same. =D Last October 10, 2011, my guy, Elbert, took me biking. =) Now, most of the people who knows me also know that I have NEVER ridden a bike before. Hence, it follows that I absolutely do NOT know how to ride one. You don't have to be a genius to figure that one out. =)

**See how scared I look?**