Summer Fever North!

​Up to North!
I feel so blessed with "biglaan" trip, no plans at all yet ended up soooooo memorable!
Dalai Lama says "Once a year go to place you've never been before" but this trip will definitely, occurring one. I can't wait!!!
It was Thursday Night of Apr 24, 2014, assembly place at Trinoma. After office i run out to MRT to meet my bffs/college friends. I'm expecting that our transfers are not cozy as what my group will experienced., But WOW! Got to Trinoma with 1 hour ride on Buendia Station catch for a quick dinner and meet our Tour Coordinator "Kuya" JR Osial of Travel Ventours and our friendly driver Kuya Jay Estacio.

​Around 9:15pm departed from Trinoma. Our 1st stopover is at NLEX Shell Station, 2nd Pangasinan and lastly station somewhere La Union (can't remember)

We arrive at Ilocos Sur's Hidden Garden for a quick breakfast, an hour and half then go out to start the tour! Its my first time to try their authentic longganisa and suka! Delicious.

(Arrive at Ilocos around 5:30 am, No sleep. Hello 10 hours )

ILOCOS!!!
#Day1 : Baluarte, Bantay Bell Tower, Marcos Museum, Paoay Church, Sand Dunes, Malacanang of the North, Cape Bojeador and Kapurpurawan Rock Formation!

Hello 34 degrees...
7:00 am - Baluarte where we've got to see Singson's huuuuuge farm! Very nice. (FOR FREE)

(L-F : Takin' up early morning #selfie with one Singson's Tiger! Rawr, fine day with his own chapel, the Zoo of the North & my TEAM KALOG, KCC Addicts, The NORTE!)

8:00 am - Ahhh 1st church! Since when i was a kid i feel loved every time i got to churches i've never been before, very sacred, The Saint Augustine Parish Church commonly known as Bantay Church it's  a Roman Catholic church in the Municipality of Bantay, Ilocos Sur province. Upon entrance there are 5-6 log books, those are prayers & wishes for Apo Caridad (FOR FREE)

     

(Top : This is one of my favourite churches evaah! Top of St.Agustine's, our all girls group photo, inside the church & of course it's me again)

(Hello to my pauso inconsistent #angelpost lol, the beauty of bell tower, the view up there, my friend Naiel *whom i don't know if he's about to jump or what? of course my everlasting super mega happiness kiddo bebe Joan takin' some snaps & the group photo *credits to Kia! lol)

8:30-10:00 am - Almost an hour and half travel time. Arrival at Batac for Marcos Museum trip, got to see his awesome distribution for the country. All the things he did, even the games he used to play during his childhood years. And of course he "NO PICTURE TAKING" policy inside the Mausoleum. All amazing!!! (50php/adult)

(L-F : Marcos museum, the horseback riding thing, the guide from Marcos museum, amazing photographs, *anung kaso mo bebe? haha, the very classy stairs, the couple thru my itouch, letters & gowns.  Last 2 photos grabbed from Kia's fone! lol All in here! History unfolds)

12noon - 1:30pm - Lunch time. Free at own leisure!

After lunch we all heading up to famous Paoay Church. Yahoo!!! Another church, I'm sooooo in-love with churches, every detailed I saw is/are beyond my imaginations. I'm still thinking why I didn't pursue Architecture.

(L-F : Left side of church entrance, group photo again *without Kia*, inside the church, the colors, one of my bff Hazel and of course the beauty of outside structure!!!)

                                         

(This is one my favourite group photo, though the church quite too close to us what matters, the gang that day at wala na naman si Kia, may topak kase! Ayan! haha #bestfriendsforever Thanks to Kuya JR for capturing this)

1: 35- 1:50 pm - Arrive at Paoay Sand Dunes. Wohoooo! The heat is ON. As much as we want to take the ride, we just stay inside the van. I cant imagine the weather, it feels like we are inside the oven toaster! By the way, this is a must try adventure. Its around 2,500php/4 pax. 1 hour ride & 30 mins sand boarding, i'm not so sure with the ATV :) #itsmorefuninIlocos

2:30 - 3:00pm - Up to Malacanang of the North, no need to fall in line. Our entrance fees are included  in the package! The never ending, the unlimited, picture taking!!!

(One word to describe this house...astounding!)

3:30-4:00 pm - Arrive at stunning "Cape Bojeador Lighthouse"
Cape Bojeador, also known as Burgos Lighthouse of Burgos Ilocos Norte established during the Spanish Colonial period felt bit sad because it was closed for restoration.

(L:F Our group photo burning ourselves, view of Cape Bojeador the ice candy moments and yes the stunning and breathtaking North! Ayaw patimbog!)

4:15 pm - We are soooo excited for the next destination!
The artistic Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations sculpted by different oceanic and weather forces. Sabe? Haha about 15 mins walking down the scene added up with the beautiful...... sunset!!! Ahhh i feel home!! Urgghh I FEEL LOVE! Following with the short video of us! Haha

(These are photos from mine & some are grabbed from Kia! Sorry bestie! lol)

(Sorry for the pa-cute faces! I just don't get it why they're playin' like this! Haha #sorrynotsorry)

Its around 6:30 for check-in at Brittanya Homestay, located at Saud Beach Ilocos Norte. The place is soooooo cool! We are heading up for 2 groups for Travel Ventours :) Very Nice!!! 5 mins walk from the beach, overview the Bangui Windmills! FINALLY, MAKAKALIGO NA KAME!!! Haha

Such a loooooooooong #Day1 Ilocos Trip! Hagardo Versoza & Imbernadette Sembrano OTW!

The EARLY bird & Beach!

#Day2 : 7:00 am for the trip! Wake up around 5am to freshin' up once again.
And on the way to...... Kabigan Falls, Pagudpud Beach, Patapat Viaduct Bridge and Paraiso ni Anton.

"Early bird catches the worm"
I will never forget the playlist of Kuya JR. #Kamikazeeeeeeeeeee! Lahat kame kumakanta, seems like we're one group inside the GL. The best road trip now playing : Martyr Nyebera! Hahaha 18kms of zigzag!

(L-F : The freshness group photo, wala akong masabi stolen shot! Kuda!, the mini tulay, Hacienda ni Joan, our photo with Kuya Jay & JR of Travel Ventours, the pahinga moments, Kabigan Falls, the monopod & another #groupies! lol)

Its around 10:40 am, 2.4kms *approximate an hour walk to get the stunning beauty of Kabigan Falls, an ice-cold/freezing fresh water. Sarap magtampisaw! Haha

Another wrap on our way to Pagudpud Beach for negra moments! PS: most photos are our siesta moments!

(Sorry bestie Kia, you look awesome here! bwahahahah #bestdaysofourlives)

Oh hell yeah, 4:00 pm trip for another breath taking view!
Patapat Viaduct Bridge & Paraiso ni Anton.

(Photo from Kia, i thought someone stole your monopod! Look behind the other takin' group shot, the pilit posts, photo ops, can you believe a jump shot for itouch? All captured! :) )

(Yahoo! 2nd best favourite photo for this trip! Thank you Kuya JR!!!)

Oh yes, heading to our Inn. Its around 6:00 pm, free at leisure! Sobrang SAYA! At yung pagod namin abot Kota Kinubalu! Eto na nga MARS! The continuation of our sessions! Super thank you to Kuya Micheal for the "Badtrip" 

(The bitches are on the run! I will never forget the day i got to know this woman in blue, she's been an inspiration to all of us. Of all the people, she's another friend to look forward to. Hello Ate Ron from DLSU-Dasma, oh yeah she's also a AB Comm.Student, ang mga kabaklaan? Alam din nya! We LOVE you!!! )

The BANGUI & VIGAN

#Day3 : Breakfast, Bangui Windmills & Vigan at leisure! LAST DAY!!! Huehue

(That they're still a kid inside of you and play like what we did.  #NoRegrets)

Norte is norte! I'm not sure, but i feel a 3 hour ride from Bangui to Vigan!
And now heading to our last destination! Vigan at your own leisure! Hello History!!! We've had our late lunch at Jollibee.

(The ice cream vendor, nostalgic view, group photo *where's Naiel? Haha, Church, take yourself for a ride, 50php good for 4pax within Calle Crisologo, never ending photo op!)

This is one of the highlights of my #2014, we've never imagine such trip like this. The best part of this trip, is when you get to know more about life, people you got into, new found friends, the culture, history, the freedom & happiness as a tourist! Unexplainable. I wanna live here, I want to take Pre-nup shoots here someday! Hello to my future!!! Haha

You guys, don't just stare and browse photos from the web, go out from your comfort zone, "Live, Love & Travel without limits" and yes, Live you life to the fullest, take you bag, dig your friends & some interesting people, take adventure and be careful! And yes, don't forget to PRAY for a SAFE trip!

Thank you Travel Ventours for a worth remembering trip! Can't wait for our next!!! Please do visit their website at http://www.travelventours.com and browse they're exciting & affordable packages.

Color Run Manila 2 : EPIC

Happy New Year Color!!!

         Its another year to kick off, page 6 of 366. And my first week belongs to Color Run Manila 2! I often join fun run since my perspective, ended up as a lazy being. But its true, I'm makin' myself weary. Yes, i have this friend, team mate, blogger and a father of 2 name Jham Mariano who keeps on asking me to join and experience such fun run color activities like this. Together with my sister Wency, good friend Hazel and Rein we make it happen. We make our 2014, colorful! And definitely a bomb that explodes somewhere. I'm not kiddin' but when you got to experience things like this, without doubt? You want it the next week. I got to SM Aura on a Friday night with Jham, without knowing what would be the result of this one, I'm a bit excited and afraid. My nerves are ready for the Sunday activities, above photo © proactiveph. Peace! Haha!

Schedule of Activities from proactive.ph

Race kit includes:

• BIB
• Color Manila Run Shirt
• Sunglass
• Finisher Medal - to be given once you reach the finish line.
• Limited gift certificates and discount coupons

© http://www.proactive.ph/colormanilarun/main.php

And here are some photos from me before the colourful run! Enjoy!!!

Yours truly, Hazel and Rein

          

 

     

FRESHNESS never ENDS! Haha 

And a video of ours, enjoying the same color for this year! 

 (Check out my instagram account : jayeeemm) 

And there you go, 3, 2, 1. . .

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The kid who's been soooo good and patience to me all the time, my sister, my favorite girl! :)

As what you see... a photo repost! Haha

  

Then, THE REAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS!

And its a great activity to start your year!!! Thank you COLOR MANILA!!!

I can't wait for COLOR MANILA NITE!!! See ya all :D

For more details visit http://proactive.ph

People of my February

The moments 

2 years ago . . . I celebrated a very special moment in my life. That’s when I knew I have a lot of loving friends and family (s).  I woke up with a senior status on my brain, few months from now I'll leave-taking my playing field, my university my Alma Mater dear. Its gonna be the real world together with the real people. Just when I remember those people are still with me until now.  And not just them . . . additional friends are still come on my way.  I don’t now why those people keep comin’ and want to hang-out with, maybe they see how cheerful and naughty I am, to see me smiling like everyday seems like yuletide season.  The month of December and January, a very productive months for me, more road trips more fun. Thanks to the people behind those TAKAS MOMENTS, support me all the way. No more excuses but this time I’d like you to meet my “People of my February”. Why so many months pass by but February is a special one for me, not just because it’s my birthday, because this is the month where I can experience outburst happiness.

“17^th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta”

He was the one planned the last time event: “17^th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta”, held at Clark Airfield, Pampanga. By that date of 28 January I’m planning to have my words first to mother, because she’s the one who will make decisions (1/4 in exact) and the rest is to my father. Though they knew that I’m a traveler by dreams they still want them to know more on things and out of town that I did. With the love of my mother and father they did . . . allow me to join this annual and famous event. 

“Bright Master aka Emerson Galacio”, 

Wondering why I call him B.M? To make the long story short. Last year our group join: Panagbenga 2011 he was the one whom taught us how to fight in a different way! Driver's out there? ALAM NYO NA TO! HAHAHAHA Oopsy, I love you Kuya! HAHAHAH (remember it’s a bad one) Ayoko nang magkwento baka masira ko ang karir na meron sya! HAHAH LOL hahaha. 

Panagbenga 2011 foto meet my Venti Finestra Club di Fotografia ♥

"Ysay, Kuya emer, ate Kaye, Kuya Clarence and Kuya Roy"

Hacienda Family

 Ate Dine with Venus Raj 

Kuya Marc

On our way to Hacienda Village somewhere in Pampanga new found Ate Dine, she’s Kuya Marc’s wife open-arms, willing to spend our nights with them. So sweet, Ate Dine made some milk for me before I sleep in her cold and very comfortable room with pictures of Lord ♥. . . 

Ordonio Lovers! 

Another sweetheart couple on my list meet Ate Rina and Kuya Roy Ordonio, the mangga moments, the water, Mang Inasal, ooh love!  spend my early birthday celebration with them. HAB until afternoon, go to famous Aling Lucing Sisig (so sad we haven’t had the chance to taste so-called specialty of Pampanga) but its ok. Back to Clark by 4pm and the rest of our day with the HAB goers.  Tiring yet very wonderful experience for me. Oh thank You Lord for this! ♥  ✔ ★

The TOPAKS "Febsisters"

Meet my "BAWS" Danissa Palomo  and "Febsister"Ate Karen Verano i really miss them both ( kahit hindi ko sila nakasama oks lang. Love ko pa din silang dalawa).

 The HAB selfies

After this week, I knew that there are lots of surprises. Sunday of February 19 just had this wonderful, steady, simple and private bond. After our early mass 5:00 in Quiapo Church, and home . . . Oh Thank you lord for all of this. 

GREEEETINGSSS

At exactly 12 midnight, a lot of tweets from my college friends (go check your tweets marked as my favorite). 

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Monday, an early blessing for me because of all dates, February 20 given date for me to take up my Toga photos. I saw my Best Girl in bbm Vanessa Canlas, she hug me tight and pure with love. Yes, a newly found friend. Big thanks to my 4 years of friendship Bebe Gellene Duque for the make up that made my Monday love! 

School bound and a lot of people greet me, it feels so great, so bless and exactly those who celebrates their special day deserves a good one. Block 401, greet me, co-masscomms, friends form other courses. After our Spanish class.

THE TORRES CLAN

Of course I wont forgot this 2 special people in my life my long lost brother “Kuya Allison Santiago-Torres and sister Sahlee Grace Espiritu-Torres. You already know them; kidnapped me together with Baby Rain and Robert. Spend our birthday dinner at Kenny Roger’s, and surprisingly a co-Adamsonian gave

us a treat (3 brownies and a box of assorted muffins). Woooo, I thank Yuri for these sweets. Ended up my day a memorable one. It’s official I’m 20 now. I got home with the greetings from my loving mother.

“Kamusta nak?,” 

Jm: Masaya ma. Sarap, sana everyday birthday ko”. I check my facebook acct. and still a lot of greetings flooded me, THANK YOU GUYS! I love you all.

FACEBOOK Exists

Not yet,  Its Tuesday!

Tuesday: And with the help of my family they had this carbonara fever, with chocolate cake and strawberry juice. Simple yet a special day, I did the carbonara sauce the off to my afternoon class.  Then, somebody told me that we don’t have our photojourn class. . .  so better get our self ready because we’re bouncing out homie.  By 7:00pm Kuya Ali, Yie, Len, Alvin, Gail, Richard, Robert, Rainiel, Vira, Yzza, Yohji, Joan, Hazel, Betina,  seem like my real date of my birthday, we had a wonderful night, blast full of love and honor. Our house feels like a reunion oh a fiesta galore! HAHAHA I wont forget this day, because the real friends are here. They sang Happy Birthday, feeling ko lang 1^st birthday ko sa ingay!!!!!!! HAHAHA kaloka lang. . . 

finally 20 ♥

The Legends

Then Alvin received a call, he gave it to me because someone wants to greet me.

People 1: Hello?,

Jm: Yes po? Sino po to’?

People 1: Happy birthday to you. . . Happy Birthday Jm! (Sir. G’s voice)

People 2: Hello, may I speak to Jm?

Jm: Yes po?

People 2:ahmmmm (laugh) hindi nya talaga mapigilang tumawa Happy Birthday Jm!. . .(Mam O’s voice). Xoxo (; I really love these 2 people that mold my character to me more confident and trust myself. They are legend to me! <3 blessed="" font="" im="" lord="" nbsp="" oh="" people="" so="" thank="" these="" with="" you="">♥

Meet GAIL expose!

Wednesday, Thursday HABOL

Wednesday: Had this dinner with the same people. Hazel, Yzza, and Betina. A simple Wednesday night at Mcdo full of love and craziness!!!

i really appreciate this GIRL ♥

OF ALL the THINGS? walang MANALO! I love you CHAKA!

Thursday: Dinner home. J

Friday: Another celebration!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kahit tinopak ako sa sobrang gutom, itong mga chaka na to’ Yoji, Hazel, Yzza, Betina and Joan on the go! HAHAHA a video edited by Ma. Charisma “Kulot” Del Rosario Cailao”. Iyak tawa, BALIW ako habang naglalakad sa walkway! HAHAHAH Salamat Girls! Dinner at Chic-Boy! <3 all="" font="" i="" love="" nbsp="" them="">♥

(video PRESENTATION will be post soon . . .  lol)

Dear Almighty, of ALL

Of all the things GOD has given me,  i dont know where to start. . being blessed and thankful are beyond life. To my parents who always there to support me and all the things i want in life. 

Of all the good and bad things i did before

Of all the times i LIE

 Lord, no need for me to count how many times you sent me safe and sound, Thank you for everything! I love you with all my heart ♥ . And i wont get tired of giving you thanks and praise!