Love.Risk.Surf.Live

Ito talaga ang magpapatibay nang anumang relasyon, mapa-bahay, opisina, o relasyon sa isang tao. Pagkakaibigan. Relationships are always stronger when you are best friends first, and a couple second. — Notebook of Love (@Notebook) September 10, 2013

It's been a month since my last surf! I miss the waves and the gang in Charlie Does and the rest. Medyo mapusyaw na ako! Hahahah eeee not me! My tan lines are almost gone. One more month. Whew last push. For now study study study. Board exam coming up, and oh I have my final exam in masters (almost forgot about it). Ahhhh keri. Sharing this video clip of the surf last July. Waves were small but still had fun. We went to Dianed, an hour away from Sabang beach (read my post  River Flat )..   tribu surf nah from rommel lubguban on Vimeo .

1972-2013 Edmond "Janggo" Mendoza. Kuya Janggo to most people. He's one of the classic surfers in Baler, Aurora. It's such a blessing to have known him and have had close encounters with him. I will never forget that one jamming night in my soul surf in 2011. He shared a story of how he's been pushing his kumpari to learn to surf and eventually changed his life for the better. It's really heart breaking to hear his death. Another Surf Legend who will forever stay in our hearts. Thank you Kuya Janggo for being one of my surf instructors. I remember we had a surf sesh at secret spot and he'd signal me when there's an incoming wave. I'd paddle hard for it and ride it successfully. He taught me how to wall and really perfected it with his guidance. Thank you Kuya Janggo for being so welcoming and extending your hospitality by offering your home every time I go there. I'll never forget you.  Surfing can change one's life for the better. ...

Aug 19, 2013 Quezon City Day Special non-working holiday for those working in Quezon City. Another long-weekend added to me but I'm not hyped at all cos really there's nothing to do but stay in. Sacrifice. Eyes on the prize mantra. Heavy rains from the night before until this morning brought by typhoon Maring, that classes were suspended and government offices as well. So technically almost everyone is one with Quezon City day.  Really hope this rain stops. I dread the Habagat and Ondoy experience. I don't want another episode of those.  Keep safe and dry!

Surf 7 Flat Sabang July 13-14, 2013 Dianed, Aurora Ok so a day before the trip there were photos in Facebook on how waves were soo big and nice that day. I was hyped to go back to Baler, hoping that I'll catch those waves. Unlucky me! Saturday morning, July 13, Sabang was river flat. Why?? Huhu. But hey good thing there are a lot of spots in Baler. I went with Chino together with some lokals to Dianed, a surf spot, one hour or so away from Sabang by motorcycle. Yes! Endured the ass pain riding the motorcycle to surf. They say waves in Dianed can be as big as a house "ga-bahay" as what lokals would say but that time when we got there, waves were manageable. Not really nice, but there are good sets from time to time as compared to the condition in Sabang. So generally pretty stoked, I must say. We were the only ones at the line up. It's a reef break. Reefs were smooth that my feet can handle. There were also a lot of sea weeds. Eeeeky feeling when my legs get sur...

Andaming posers. Kajiritsss. Low profile lang tayo at wag pacool kung di naman magaling. 

Never forget your friends when you're in a relationship. — Notebook of Love (@Notebook) August 9, 2013

We will be together someday. — Notebook of Love (@Notebook) July 6, 2013 Wow when I read, I recalled the foundation of friendship! You may not be together now, but if you're meant to be, time will work its way for the two of you. Hmmmm ok.

It really annoys me when a person pretends to be someone she's really not! And then I see this on twitter. Exactly what I'm thinking. Stop pretending and trying to fit in. Accept that you are enough. You don't need to be anything that you are not. — Wise Man Si (@WiseManSi) June 16, 2013

If someone wants to be a part of your life, they will be there. Don't bother saving a spot for someone who won't make an effort to stay. — Wise Man Si (@WiseManSi) June 13, 2013

June 6, 2013 25 West Capitol Dr. Kapitolyo Pasig It's been five years since Papa died. Time flies really fast. So anyway Momi and I heard mass that morning before going to the office. In the evening we had dinner at Ramen Cool. The place was nice but parking was a problem. They don't have enough parking space. Food was good. We ordered: Gyoza- P118 Beef Ramen- P215 Spicy Alaskan Duo- P195   Gyoza was like deep fried siomia. It's sauce is their very own gyoza sauce. Recommendable yes. Beef Ramen, is good for sharing. I didn't like it though. It lacks flavor. Spicy Alaskan Duo tastes really good! Food price and service not bad at all. I'll go back to try the other dishes.

If someone walks out of your life, it gives someone you need a chance to walk in. — Wise Man Si (@WiseManSi) May 29, 2013

Surf 6 May 23-26, 2013 Isabela, Philippines This surf trip was months in the making. Thought it wouldn't push through because of a lot of changes until only three of us were left for the trip. But hey 3 is still a good number! Last minute changes and yiii ended to have 9 as a good good number! Boards loaded  Thursday morning all of us met up at Baler. We rented a van to take us to Dilasag Pier. And the ultimate Love.Risk.Surf.Live episode begins. 5 hours trip to Dilasag. We thought once we get there we could all leave for Isabela already. But no! We had to wait at the Pier for 13 hours! The long wait was bearable because of each ones company. Yeah. Fishing while waiting, SLEEPING, eating, SLEEPING. Boat ride to Palanan My bed for the trip       12:30am the next day Friday, we finally left Dilasag. 8 hours boat trip. Whew! What a relief that we got to our camp safely. Agenda for the day: rent a boat, visit Papa Jack's Tita Mary (whom he has...

Surf 5 May 18-19 Baler, Aurora It's Ate Russiell's birthday on the 19th so I plotted my surf trip on this weekend. And what a surprise! Justine and Juris were also there. Wahines represent yeah:) Waves were not good to us though. Small sets and short rides. But I was happy to catch some even if paddle power is what it takes to ride it. Best time to surf there really starts September. Well there are other things to do even without the waves. Skate, food trip, gala trip, and just plain chill tambay:) Evening of Satruday was awesome! Party at Rada's, (well now called Rushie's Point). I need more time to get used to calling it Rushie's. Yeahay! Happy happy birthday Ate Russiell! Cold beer and yiii quality pancit, kaldereta, sweet and sour fish and CAKE:) Happy happy night. And what made this trip really touching was the fact that Sebastian now considers me his best friend. Yiii what a kyot kyot boy. Some photos from Juris. And oh I forgot to mention, Fredd...

This morning I was updating my Facebook and Instagram and kept on switching from one application to another. When suddenly my phone hangs. I can't turn on the device and charging didn't help. I wanted to remove my sim card and poof some small piece comes off. Uggh. I panicked. I didn't know what to do. I was looking for the battery, cos I thought removing it would help but apparently Xperia Go has internal battery. I googled for "how to fix Xperia Go when it hangs" and a forum appeared. Whew! So here's the remedy. Press and hold Power +Volume up button for a while. It will vibrate once first and then thrice. Then power on the phone just as normal.   Voila!! It worked for me:)) Yiiii. I'm so happy. 

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This was some time last year. I had nothing to do and I saw the one-day Surfcuit invite of Philippine Surfing Academy on Facebook. Club Manila East is 20minutes away from our house, so I headed there to try the surf even if I was alone. Yeahay! What a fun experience. Met new friends of course. Paolo Soler and Lorraine Lapus was there to assist us with the drills and the actual surf. We also had Aisa Locsin with us who led the yoga session at the beginning. That one day session I must say strengthened my arms! You have to paddle hard to ride the waves. It was really tiring but fun. Waves were consistent, so no time to rest. Gotta go, paddle hard, and ride or else you're left behind!:)

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Bati-Away-Bati-Away-Bati-Away-Bati-Away-Bati-Away-Bati-Away-Bati-Away-Bati-Away-Bati-Away Insert HIWALAY anytime soon! And the life cycle continues... Oh wait, i-ce sarean na kasi antagal ng lab or!  

May 4-5, 2012 Real, Quezon It's Dew's birthday party boat! Literally. Oh yeah how awesome is that! Two and half hours drive away from Manila, winding road but worth the road trip. Here are some photos of the happy happy night. And a laugh trip video of MBS' version of Takeshi's Castle. All photos and video were taken by Trixie. Photo by Velu Acabado Takeshi's Castle on a Paddle Board from Trixie Estomata on Vimeo .

Summer Vibe  By: Walk off the Earth  EH-O, EH-O, EH-O, BOP BOP AWAY-O Summer vibe, summer vibe I'm looking for a summer vibe, got me turning on the radio, I gotta kick these blues Working all day, trying to make pay, wishing these clouds away I want to feel the sunshine, hit the sand Take a walk in the waves, with nothing else to do But sipping on suds, working on a buzz, keeping my drink in the shade Taking my time With you by my side A Cadillac ride Jamming with the boys Bonfire at night Summer vibe Looking for a summer vibe I paid my dues Got nothing to prove Laying on the dock, just talking to you Summer vibe Looking for a summer vibe I'm jonesing for a good time, hitting beaches all down the coast, I'll find a place to post Gonna somehow, find a luau, dance this old night away I'm drinking something blue from a coconut, music all up in the place, under the moonlight Taking my time With you by my side A Cadillac ride Jamming w...

Naku po plsss pakibawasan po ang mga posers sa lineup.  Pampasikip lang po sila sa totoo lang. JABLEG.

Haters: The lower they sink, the higher you rise. Never, ever stoop to their level. — Life Wisdom Quotes (@LifeWisdomQuote) April 29, 2013

Minsan kung sino pa yung single, sila pa yung may itsura. — Tagalog Facts™(@TagalogFacts) April 25, 2013

Surf 3 April 13-14 Met up with Zye and her friends at Genesis and yiii met Tita Diosi too, Fin's Aunt. It's my second time to meet her and it felt like we've known each other for so long. May lukso ng dugo kumbaga! I had to take a photo of us as proof to Fin that we really were together going to Baler:) So here it is... With Tita Diosi Around 7am we arrive Baler. My MBS friends were there ahead of me. I don't have a photo of them though :( But all memories are intact especially the card reading! What else to do but morning surf. You know it's not all about fun and the stoke. Accidents do happen and yiii it hit me! Not even an hour long of surfing, I got hit by Denden's nose. Huhu. Oh well. I didn't want myself stitched so I opted for the butterfly plaster. I've got good friends who went with me to the Reserva Hospital and waited for me as the nurse treated me and injected anti-tetanus. So yeah, no more surfing for the rest of the stay. But hey...

Surf 4 Baler, Aurora April 20-21, 2013 Find Your Balance  Photo by Yss Lacsamana Back Track: Surf 1: The Geomner Beerday Surf Surf 2: The 7th Aurora Cup   Surf 3: Alay Dugo

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I was supposed to post this very first rant on twitter but decided not to. So I'll just put it here.. I'm thinking of designing this haha mala pinterest/tumblr so everyone can share with me the same sentiment! Adding people you just met or really don't know! Kamon paramihan ng friends? Most friendly award to you.

  Great! Thanks for telling me. Napapaisip ako nang bonggs .

"Q for Quality" Written and Performed by Chris Frias and Kim Ritual Recorded in Baler, Philippines © Copyright 2013 7,000 islands deep, why wouldn't you visit me? Home away from home, just come over and put down the phone. Let's go darling, the sun is out. The swell is pumping, good vibes are all around. Share your tunes, stay here awhile. Bring your stories and bring your smile. Waves for weeks, waiting for the weeds. Choose your break and follow to the beat. Another day in paradise. My homies in Baler's tribe, they rock this joint. The small things go a long way here. We're family and we bring love and cheer. Let loose, let go, and forget tomorrow. Just live and leave your sorrows. Source Ah yeaaah! Proud of Kim:) Very talented!

By: Franco Come hear Jah sound Spreading good vibrations all over this town Come right your wrong for better days  Yeah ai  Put love in you Put love in me No matter what they do or say  We’ll be on our way (Chorus)  The world is gonna see some better days  This feeling starts within yourselves today  Such a simple way a price to pay for better days  Herbal medication  Healing of the nation  Spreading good vibrations yeah yeah ai  No harm/hurt to be cool, from heating off too soon  So may I give love to you  Give love to me No matter what the do or say  We’ll be on our way  (Chorus) (Instrumental)  The brightness and passives rays of Jah sun It's calling us it's calling us everyone  The waves and the surfin provide us the fun It's calling us it's calling us  We’ll be un, under the sun  Hope for better days to come  (Ch...

Distance shows you who's worth keeping and who's worth letting go. — Life Tools (@LifeTools) April 8, 2013

Choose me or lose me. I'm not a backup plan, and definitely not a second choice. — Life Tools (@LifeTools) April 5, 2013

People come and people go. That's life. Stop holding on to people that have let go of you. — Life Tools (@LifeTools) April 5, 2013

Stop going back to the same person. The relationship keeps falling apart for a reason. — Life Tools (@LifeTools) April 4, 2013

Ok so Holy Week passed and where was I? I was stuck at home while everyone else had their own summer beach escapade. Hmmmmph. No more hating and grumpiness. Just love and good vibes cos I'm surfing in 4 days! Ah yeah. I'll be back in Lanuza once again. What's not to love about this place! NOTHING.  It's my favorite surf break next to Baler of course:) Lovalanuza indeed. Can't wait to surf! The game plan this weekend... Source: hsquaredfashion.tumblr.com via Patty Davis on Pinterest

Surf 2 Feb 9-10 The 7th Aurora Cup Congratulations to the following: Mens Open Champion - Joe Henry PAKITO Tena 1st runner up - Jeff dela torre 2nd runner up - Argie BADBOY Hugo 3rd runner up - Jayson BALAT dela torre Gromet champion - Neil Sanchez (baler) 1st runner up - john mark tokong (Siargao) 2nd runner up - BISTER bactad (zambales) Wahine champ - MOCHA edusma (Daet) 1st runner up - Lilay (Daet) 2nd runner up - Audrey Namoro (Baler) 3rd runner up - Anne Ritual (Baler)   It was really fun to watch all the surfers compete! Wapang! I'm so inspired to hit the line up again after seeing their fierceness. I'll have to endure and face more wipe outs or the dreadful balumbon before I can become one of them. Challenge accepted.  Night of Feb 9, had a partey at Cemento. Birthday celebration of one local. Hmmm food food, drink drink, party party. Good good vibes. Chicken barbecue was great:) Met new faces. And yesss a memorable night indeed! ...

You are the… apple of my eye,  mango of my pie,  palaman of my tinapay,  keso of my monay, teeth of my suklay,  fingers on my kamay,  blood in my atay,  sala of my bahay,  foundation of my tulay,  seeds of my palay,  best clothes in my ukay-ukay,  calcium in my kalansay,  calamansi on my siomai,  knot on my tie,  toyo on my kuchay,  vitamins in my gulay,  stars of my sky,  sand of my Boracay,  beauty of my Brunei,  highlands of my Tagaytay,  mole on my Ate Guy,  baba of my Ai-Ai,  spinach of my Popeye,  sizzle when I fry,  wind when I paypay, t ungkod when I’m pilay,  feeling when I’m high, s houlder when I cry,  wings when I fly,  prize when I vie,  cure to my “ARAY!”,  my honey even after I die… Yiii what a cute cute poem! It's an honor to be all these!:)

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Surf 1 Jan 19-20, 2013 Much has happened in the span of two days. Spent my pre birthday with the best people. And oh this weekend was a roller coaster ride and it will forever be remembered.

Feb 10, 2013 So much has happened. This day will always be remembered. Every detail of it.  Let go and paddle.

"You are not to shut love out of your life by saying it is impossible to find and keep. The quickest way to find love is to give love. If you want it too badly, you will not find it. The most secure way to keep love is to give it space and care to grow. If you hold it too tightly, you will lose it." I had to r epost this. Bespren Trix tagge d me on this status. My thoughts these da ys. Don't rush! Hmmm soonest! Kiwkiw  

Beyond Yoga, BGC Taguig I have been practicing Yoga for three or four times already together with Ayeen. Our barkada, Anna Manalastas just got certified last year so we're having private sessions with her. Two weeks ago she invited me to join the 108 Surya Namaskar, or the 108 Sun Salutations. It's a cycle of movements done 108 times. To know more about it you can read this link. As to why it is repeated 108 times, well the number has various meanings. It is the malas or the garlands of prayer beads come as a string of 108 beads. The average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters. According to yogic tradition, there are 108 pithas, or sacred sites, throughout India. And there are also 108 Upanishads and 108 marma points, or sacred places of the body . Source Yesterday my Mom and I went in for the challenge. At the studio, Camil, my high school batch mate was also there together with her Mom. Hmmm I think Yoga's a perfect mo...

January 25, 2013 Cyma, Eastwood A Birthday Surprise! Dinner at Cyma. Thank you Mother for pulling it off.  And I got an ice cream for free :)

November 24-25, 2012 Baler, Aurora This video says it all! Every moment is a GoPro moment.   Eto ang trip na walang ka plano plano. Ulitin! dsdfsd Video by Mikko Garcia

Migraine by Moonstar88 Oo nga pala, hindi nga pala tayo Hanggang dito lang ako, nangangarap na mapa-sayo Hindi sinasadya Na hanapin pa ang lugar ko Asan nga ba ako? Andiyan pa ba sa iyo? Nahihilo, nalilito Asan ba ko sayo? Aasa ba ko sayo? Nasusuka ako, kinakain na ang loob Masakit na mga tuhod, kailangan bang lumuhod? Gusto ko lang naman, yung totoo Yung tipong ang sagot, ay di rin isang tanong Nahihilo, nalilito Asan ba ko sayo? Asan ba ko sayo? Nahihilo, nalilito Asan ba ko sayo? Aasa ba ko sayo? Dahil, di na makatulog (makatulog) Dahil di na makakain (makakain) Dahil di na makatawa (makatawa) Dahil, di na Oo nga pala, hindi nga pala tayo Hanggang dito na lang ako Nahihilo, nalilito Asan ba ko sayo? Asan ba ko sayo? Nahihilo, nalilito Asan ba ko sayo? Aasa ba ko sayo? Nahihilo... Nahihilo... Nalilito... Source:  elyrics.net

Amen. Thank you Bob Marley for this reminder!