Love.Risk.Surf.Live

Sunday is Family Day. My Mom and I went to my lola's house for lunch. Food glorious food! Everything served were all good. I couldn't resist getting a little of each on the table. The sweat released from playing wii before lunch was compensated by the amount of food I ate! Bakit kasi ang sarap kumain! BTW it's my first time to play wii! In fairness sobrang nakakapawis talaga siya at nakakapagod. Tita Irene came home today from Australia, which was why we had a family get together. Semi ukay-ukay when she arrived! My cousins inspected her balikbayan box and tried fitting all the pants, shorts, tops. Yeahay! Tita was telling us how cheap the clothes were. I got 4 pants, 1 shorts, and 2 tops. I love the pants. The cloth was cotton, and comfy to wear, perfect for hot weather. I don't like wearing maong anymore. Ang init! took home arroz caldo and Blueberry cheese cake, Ate Macy's specialty. Yummy. My weekend spent eating!

Saturday training! We thought the boat will consist of 5 pairs. Then came two cabs. Aleth invited newbies. Yeahay so we were one full boat, 10 pairs! The newbies loaded first so they could occupy the last 5 pairs of seats. "Oh oldies, sakay," "Isa, Gene kayo magpacer" Yves commanded. Isa and I both surprised. Ha? Ok! It's my second time to be a pacer. The first time, I paced for half the boat. This time, pacer only for full boat! (Lumelevel up na ang havatars). Side story: The team labeled Isa and I Havatars because of our long arms ang legs. This was during the peak of the movie Avatar. Ok, going back to the training, program was 2 sets of 3 mins rowing. What's weird when you're the pacer, you don't know if you're doing the right thing since there is no one in front of you whom you can imitate. You become conscious of your form and speed because the rest of the team follows you. It felt good to be seated in front. You're in command. Whi...

Unfortunately, no surfing for me next month. Sad. As much as I want to, I can't. Busy in school, plus the fact that I've been out of town whenever there's a long weekend. My Mom complained already because of my frequent trips. So yeah I'll be staying put for the mean time. I'm looking forward to October though, when surfing season starts in Baler and LU. I hope Denden does not get too dusty. Oh by the way, there's a series of dives this September. An open dive in Nasugbu, Batangas and an International coastal Cleanup in Isla Verde, Batangas. Oh no. Just when I thought I'd be staying put. I think I won't.

Marlon joined the contest Biggest Loser. He ranked second for losing 20 pounds and got lots of GC from various establishments which include TOPman and Cerealicious. Yesterday was the awarding at Cerealicious, Shangrila. I wasn't able to make it to the awarding though, but made it in time for his Cerealicious treat! Yeahay. Cerealicious serves cereals with a twist. Instead of the usual mixture of cereals and milk, Cerealicious mixes their cereals with crushed ice, milk, cereals, friuts, cookies etc depending on the flavor you choose. It's a combination of crushed ice, cereals, toppings, milk. They have creative and interesting flavors to choose from. They have Jumango, Oreo + Juliet, Charlie and the choc nut factory, and Frootloose to name a few. They also offer splits, crepes, oats and smoochies. I ordered Banana Nutella crepe topped with a scoop of chocolate ice cream. Perfect mouth watering dessert! Visit Cerealicious to know more about it. Photos at my muliply .

Right after a children's party we attended in Jollibee, Sucat, mom decided to treat us in Icebergs also along Sucat road. Serving there was quite big, so if you have a low appetite it's best to have someone share you your order. Since we were still full from Jollibee, I shared my Mango Tango split with Julianne. Jana and Biggel shared the Chocolate chips parfait. Mom ordered halo-halo, her all time favorite. Mango Tango split has three scoops of ice cream topped with whipped cream and cherry. On both sides were half slice of mango and peaches. Delicious. Price range is a bit expensive. I won't buy on a regular basis.

Napagkaisahan ako ng c0-st's (ST-student teacher) ko! Dahil wala ako nung nagbotohan, ako tuloy ung representative ng Math Dept sa RAMPA. Hindi ako ung nagiisa. Dalawa pala kami. Kasi kaming dalawa ung wala nung nagpilian. Agosto ay buwan ng wika. Ang Filipino Department ng UPIS ay may nakahandang iba't ibang gawain para gunitain ang buwang ito. Isa na nga rito ang RAMPA. Dito ay rarampa ang mga napiling estudyante ng bawat baitang, guro ng bawat departamento gamit and pang etnikong kasuotan. Gustuhin ko mang tumanggi, di ko magawa. Sabi nga ni Ma'am Z saming mga ST, Never say no! Kaya sige na, rarampa na ko. Tara Math Department pakita nating di lang tayo sa Math magaling.

I love going to Baler but the hassle thing is the long travel time it takes to get there and the bus schedule to Baler that Genesis has. Problem solved thanks to Atty. Ely Cresencio's initiative. A repost from Atty. Ely Cresencio's note. Good news! Here's Genesis' reply to our request for night trips: 2AM Cubao-Baler. 5PM Baler-Manila. Tell us what you think of the schedule and will relay your comments to Genesis. August 16 at 12:38pm Hi Mr. Cresencio, We have received your letter of request of an earlier trip to Baler for our surfers. We are happy to inform you that Genesis is working on a schedule that can meet the needs of our surfers and at the same time maintain your safety. Our main concern is hitting the mountain roads when it is still dark. It would be very unsafe for you to travel at this time. However, to address the needs of the surfers and other passengers who wish to leave and arrive early in Baler, we are thinking of scheduling a 2AM departure ( ...

After two weeks I finally got the chance to train again. At 4am I left the house with Chevy. It was still dark and a bit cold. Who would have thought that at 4.30am an MMDA will come rushing after me?! In an intersection along Taft, I hit the accelerator when the yellow light flashed. In my mind I told myself yeah di ako inabutan ng red! wala naman sigurong mmda ng ganitong oras.. But no!! After a few seconds an MMDA on a motorcycle was haling for me to stop. Wah!!! Why are you an early bird? And he caught the worm. ME!!! Damn it. I was nervous. He asked for my license and said that I bit the red light. NO! (sinagot ko siya sa isip ko.. yellow kaya yun! haha) anyway he was readying his pad of ticket (at nagparinig ng kung san tutubusin lisensya). I panicked (what kukunin niya lisensya ko?). I bargained. ME: Kuya wag muna kunin lisensyo malayo pa pinanggalingan ko, Cainta pa. Eh may training lang po jan sa harbor square ng dragonboat. Magkano po ba? MMDA: wreckless driving 500. ME: 500?...

I can't remember anymore the last time I attended a debut. It's my cousin's 18th last Aug 11, but she celebrated it today. The traditional debuts have the 18 treasures/flowers etc.. The formal and and boring one. My cousin didn't want the formal, cheesy party where everyone's dressed up. She chose to have a chill swimming party at their club house. Happy 18th birthday biggel! Good food, music, and unlimited shooters for everyone! Thank you Club Fishbone for the awesome drinks. CLUB FISHBONE is a mobile bar and sounds group which offers an All- in- One party setup from the ambience and drinks down to the music.The original and only mobile bar and sounds party Club in the Country, with the most complete package than the rest. Click image to like their page on facebook! Photo taken by Mignon Martinez Photo by Club Fishbone

Click image to view article on surfing in Baler, Aurora i love baler, aurora! everyone are very friendly and accommodating. everything is cheap from food, lodging and even surf instructor. plus the best wave rides you’ll ever have!

PGMA implemented the holiday economics during her term through Republic Act 9492. In this act, a holiday that falls on a Wednesday, is observed on Monday of the same week. But if the holiday falls on a weekend, it will be observed the following Monday. Its purpose is to drive domestic tourism. I'm in favor of this holiday economics. The declared long weekends allow you to prepare for a trip to wherever. The long weekends guarantee that I'll be able to surf! Yeaoo, or even dive with MBS. Although I'm not really affected by this holiday economics because UP doesn't have Monday classes in the first place. But, the holiday economics assures you that you're working friends also don't have work as well! So perfect to have a weekend getaway and have some catching up with them! August 21, is Ninoy Aquino Day. It falls on a Saturday, so technically following RA 9492, there shouldn't be work on Monday, August 23. Of course people have already planned for this long wee...

I'm a YABANG PINOY advocate. Here's their latest issue of MagYP where surfers from LU and Baler are featured. Enjoy! IpagYABANG na ikaw ay PINOY! Open publication - Free publishing - More yabang pinoy

April 7-9, 2010 From Seaduction's apps party, went straight to Partas Station, Cubao 2.30am. Loaded around 3am. SLEEP! The whole trip going to La Union (LU) we (ayin, moley, patrick, lia, doi) were asleep. The only time we had to recharge from the wild apps' party. Around 8am, reached San Juan La Union! What welcomes us? Small waves, not even strong enough to give us a long ride. Why?! The forecast said there'd be waves! We dropped our things in Lola Nanny's, our lodging. We had 2 kubos. Chill place by the way. Perfect tambay place! We had the second floor all to ourselves. Over looking the beach and fresh air. Breakfast at Patubo's. Their __silog ranges from 55-75pesos. Around 10am loaded a our boards. Kuya Mickey, LU local accompanied us to Baroro, a surf spot near Bacnotan. There were ample waves compared to the ones in front our lodging. Had our lunch at Norma's, right in front of Sebay. Meal ranges from 50-60pesos. Their fried chicken is a must try. Parang...

It's 12.46am and still wide awake. I thought this week will be a light one since I'm done with all the lectures for my class. That means no more lesson plans to prepare. But no! I have to check their recent exam and give back the results in time before their periodicals next week. I've finished checking one section. One more section to go! Aside from checking, I have to prepare questions for the periodicals. Whew! I haven't started yet. I'm hoping I'll finish by 5am. Wow! Lastly, one student requested for a reviewer for their periodicals. Still haven't started that. Wah... Time I need more time. After all these, there's a reward! Looking forward to the epic weekend. On Friday, August 6 there's APPS' PARTY sponsored by the UP MBS applicants Batch SEAduction 2010. One word to describe, WINNER! From their poster to the invitation. Their a bunch of rich talented apps. Career ang lahat ng bagay! I hope they'll be as passionate when they become mem...

Poster by Klar Honasan UP MBS holds International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) yearly. This is the org's major project. This year's theme: KALIKASINING. Using art as a medium to teach the community of Isla Verde, Batangas marine conservation. Fluidsurf sale is still ongoing. Sales will be used to help fund the project.

Location: UP Pool Ever since I became an MBS member, pool sessions are held at Daungan near Mother Ignacia St. But then, SM bought the area already, so goodbye Daungan pool. Good thing the TMC (Training ang Membership Committee) headed by Jun and Bel were able to make arrangements to allow us to use the UP Pool. So much for the hassle (long story) pool session 2 pushed through today. I missed swimming in a pool! Very calm, no stingers, "clean" (an understatement in the case of UP pool). But yeah I missed doing laps and using my equipment (mask, snorkel, fins). Doing laps brought back memories of the days I was still training in Assumption Antipolo. There were a lot of apps both morning and afternoon session. Pool session 2 was about finning techniques, breath holding, dives and ditch and don. Yehay! Few more sessions till the interview. Can't wait! Can I just mention, the set of applicants this year all look the same! I can't recognize one from the other, plus most ...