After breakfast and a visit to my uncle we head straight to Tony and Jackey SM Annex, North edsa for my cousin's haircut, i had my haircut at Freshaire a month a ago, my hair didn't grow as fast as before (I had my hairdresser at David's Kalaw branch, Mike - I always go here because I get what I like and my hair grows fast) so after inquiry on price, she immediately agreed even the promo ended for 300 cut, now it's 500 for female and 300 for male, she said it costs more abroad for a Korean salon.. like 900++ she asked me if I want too.. no hesitation I answered yes.. so there we go..

The salon was always fully booked since this branch was opened.. and because of the promo.. after couple of minutes we had our shampoo and hair dry.. I had my designer "Carl" they gave me a book of hairstyle, I chose layered with sided bangs.. he cut my bangs more than my usual do.. He cuts fast and precise.. well trained.. i knew few Hangul but he efforts to talk Filipino..

I like what my hair turned out.. it looked full but when pony it's thin.. (design not to be pony) I looked younger and cute? my cousins told me so..lol it'll look good when curl or iron..

after the cut he iron, blow dry and apply mousse..







After haircut we went to Trinoma for late Lunch (waiting for another cousin to arrived) it rained hard that afternoon-well it always rain every afternoon..

Cuz wants an eat-all-you can so I brought them at Kamay Kainan..Filipino food eat all you can for only 265++ with bottomless iced tea.. she enjoyed sea food and other Filipino food..



With our preggy full belly we stroll around Trinoma and shop for clothes, clothes for her petite size are hard to find abroad.. so she hoard some...

I insist to buy yogurt ice cream malling isn't complete without ice cream.. I've tried red mango and white hat so when I saw Yoh-Gurt inside a toy store, why not give it a try- ordered the usual blueberry and nuts (wall nuts) and another mango with dried blueberry and almonds both large size with 3 toppings for 150 each..


Waiting for beau to fetch us, instead of wasting our time in traffic we head to Pinnacle for a massage.. all year promo 308 pesos each -2 person for 1 and half hour of massage.. we literally went on every clothes store every floors in Trinoma not to mention waking up early as 5:30 am so all tired and wasted.. a massage will surely be relaxing.. not bad for a first timer in Spa-I always had my massage from an elder or reflexology from my aunt.. back hurts the most , i almost fell asleep when she massage my foot and head..

They'll give you a locker, towel and oil, you can choose to take shower and steam bath first we ought not to-it's almost 9 in the evening..boys did..so straight to a dim light room, we're only 4 there at that time.. exactly 1 and half hour of massage with stretching and bone twisting..ah it's like going to a gym of playing bowling for hours..

I'm back from Cavite! it's my lola's 83rd birthday and my cuz went home from abroad...

We did:
- celebrate granny's birthday
- did some make up and photoshoot via cuz make up collection and D300
- haircut at Tony and Jackie SM Annex
- tour Trinoma, shop and dine at Kamay Kainan
- tour PBB house (big brother)
- massage at Pinnacle
- coffee at Kopi Roti

waiting for my cuz pix upload..

Southbound Trip (Bangui and Burgos Exclusive)
1. Bangui Windmills
2. Bangui View deck
3. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse


Time of tour is 6 am but i woke up 4 am.. we are all tired of first tour so as early as 9 pm we're all sleeping like babies.. Tour guide were on time, after having cup noodles and biscuits for breakfast we head right away on our southbound tour..

First stop: Bangui Windmills

I really thought i wouldn't see it up close, we passed it by bus going to Pagudpud having hard time to take some shots..but then tada..we're here!


The scene is perfect for photographers.. even an amateur cam will do the trick.. with a little help of photo editor.. This place is great for people who want to relax, take all their stress out and enjoy! My friends are having a good time doing the jump shots, the sun is on the mood to shine it's rays and gives it's heat.. so we're all tired and sweating specially Budz, who has a total of 5 failed solo attempts!

2nd stop: Kapurpurawan

Not in our itinerary list but we have it added.. ( i dunno if someone from us have heard of it or the tour guide offered it to us)

This place is amazing..another haven for photographers.. but I tell you be careful when going here, be sure you wear thick hiking slippers or shoes or you'll end up slipping on craters with water and algae like me! huhu I got scratches and bumps.. it's a 10 minutes walk to reach this marvelous stone.. it's a natural wonder created by time..

With no Itinerary, no car, no hotel..the trip goes on..a definite adventure but it seems like planned! one group came from Manila and the two of us from Baguio, we met at Pagudpud.. 500+km from 0 km north of Philippines..

It was raining hard when we reach Pagudpod, we first look for hotel, first choice-Villa del mar was fully booked, next is Anton-bit pricey then we inquire on Terra Rika which is beside the second hotel (i found out that these resort hotels are owned by siblings) after some negotiation, we agreed to stay here.. 1st room they showed us was ok.. 1st floor easy access.. next 2nd floor, bigger room..last one is located at the top of the building-5th floor I think-nice view very spacious..but uncomfortable restroom(you can peek inside clear screen) but when the rain start to pour again for 1 hour, the flooring on veranda is filled with water..and it's coming inside the room! that's not good! so we ask to change room again..we end up in Trevally room on 2nd floor (rooms were named after sea creatures) 4,000 pesos for 2 double bed and 2 single bed, enough for the 6 of us..

The Manong tricycle driver that brought us at Terra Rika turns to be a tour guide at the same time, they offered us Northbound and South Bound Tour.. we decided to go for it since we don't have a ride and for first timers at Ilocos Norte, nobody knows where to go..so we agreed on 12 noon for the Northbound Trip and 6 am next day for Southbound Trip..It was hella of an Adventure!!! FUN FUN FUN!!!!

After breakfast(and lunch?) at Terra Rika's seaside grille..we head on our first trip anticipating where to go and what to explore..

Our instant Itinerary


Northbound Tour (Pagudpud Exclusive)
1. Kabigan Falls
2. Patapat Viaduct
3. Agua Grande
4. Paraiso ni Anton
5. Timmangtang Rock
6. Bantay Abot Cave
7. Blue Lagoon
8. Don Hermanos Island

Southbound Trip (Bangui and Burgos Exclusive)
1. Bangui Windmills
2. Bangui Viewdeck
3. Cafe Bojeador Lighthouse

Thanks to the rotating brownout (no electricity), after a year I finally use my abandon canvas and lost (and found) acrylic paints..After my short course on basic fine arts I seldom paint or draw..I'd rather be on computer or watch TV instead of drawing.. I really had no formal study using acrylic.. in contest oil pastel is always the medium used.. it's quiet hard for me to use acrylic as medium, I tend to not always get the color I want or use the wrong brush.. practice is the only way for this as Kuya Ed said remember the 3Ps... Practice Practice and Practice!

And so I ask my mom to take some pictures while doing the "Art"









what do you think?

It was foggy outside way too foggy, first time experience for 5 months living here..it's uber cold outside and wet..We went out (even i have colds) to take some pictures..

Thanks to Ada I won Vaseline gift pack, i joined her daily contest for Vaseline Road Trip of a lifetime promo..

Next week my friends are planning to travel North (prolly pagudopod), so hopefully I could get my hands on this prize so I can use it on my trip...

Thanks Ada and thank you Vaseline for hosting this promo!