Christmas Season...Christmas Wish list

Hurray! It's that time of year when we all begin to be kinder, sweeter and happier. I love the cold nights, it's a clear sign of the Christmas season. The songs played in malls also spell HO-HO-HO. And of course, it is time for the annual Christmas wish list! I dare you to write your own as well- both material and non material wishes. Who knows? Santa might be a blog-hopper too!

So here goes my list...
1. A Nikon DLSR (D40/70/80) whichever they're willing to give me.
2. A MacBook in black or white. whichever is available although white is cheaper.


3. A pink and black soft touch stylus for the iPhone. I know Steve Jobs might get insulted with the stylus but sometimes it really sucks not to be able to type properly. Oh, i do hope a screen protector comes with it! haha

4. Dove's Go Fresh Line

5. Bvlgari Crystalline. My brother and I used up our bottle (yes, we share!) so now I want a bigger one. haha
Most of them are expensive, I can't even imagine how I'll have them. haha maybe I can settle for Rihanna & Chris Brown tickets. haha that's quite manageable. haha

Now for the non-material wish list

1. Good health for the people I love
2. Happiness for my family and friends
3. A strong Philippine economy
4. Jobs for all
5. And finally, a successful 10 year plan on God knows what. *wink wink*

Happy Holidays people! Happy wish list-ing! Don't forget to your shopping list too!

Palawan Escapade

Straight from ABAM plansem, I packed my stuff and checked my mail and slept so that I could wake up early next morning for my Palawan vacation!

My dad offered to bring me with him to Palawan since he'll be there for a series of meetings with his clients.

Day 1: Flight was at 7:30. Thank God PAL wasn't late. haha

I noticed this lady in front of Daddy who casually shoved her Louis Vuitton under the seat. Later I began looking at her intently. At the back of my mind I began wondering if she's the singer Dulce. When we arrived at Puerto Princesa airport, it was raining. The Legend Hotel shuttle picked us up. The lady was with us in the van. She sat at the second row with her companion. I was already texting my mom about my hunch that she was Dulce. When we got to the hotel, that's when I confirmed it's really her. I noticed a medal thingamadjig she was wearing (probably given to her by the welcoming committee at the airport).

Enough of showbiz. We had lunch at Bilao't Palayok. Sobrang nakakabundat! After lunch we went to Cora's, a place at the market where they sell pearls- lots of em! Palawan pearls are exported all over the world.

When we got to the hotel, dad left me to go to their meeting. Our room had a view of the pool. It was 3 in the afternoon and no one was swimming so I decided to go for a dip pretending I owned it. hahaha

Dinner was at Kinabutch where I tried the Tamilok or woodworm. I must say, parang fear factor! hahaha

Day 2: Underground River

Two and a half hours by land, we reached the wharf where we'll take a 10 minute motor boat ride to the Underground River. A short walk from the shore, we reached the mouth of the river where we had to register, and put on our life vest and helmet (to avoid bat poo). The guide said one person will hold the light and receive instructions from the boatman. I wanted to do it but the foreigner dude volunteered first so fine.

Limestone formation at the entrance of the Underground River

Monitor lizard na pagala-gala lang sa lugar

Monitor lizards are left to walk around the area before the river entrance. They don't generally bite. Their first instinct when they encounter danger is to run.

The mouth of the Underground River

At the Sabang Beach, where we had lunch. The Miss Earth swimsuit competition was held here two days after we visited.

Day 3:
We left Legend around 9 am aboard their Ford E150 Club Wagon. Ang taray ng shuttles nila. Fit for their guests talaga. Mega bakasyon grande. haha

A lot of people were at the Airport, waiting for the Miss Earth candidates.

Leaving, I realized there are still a lot left to see in Palawan. I will surely come back.

DING ANG BATO

You'd actually think you stepped into a posh comedy bar but with an educated comedienne and a powerpoint presentation to back up her talk.

At the receiving area of Publicis. It was inspired by a European botique hotel.

THIS WAS WHAT I THOUGHT OF OUR TRIP TO PUBLICIS MANILA.

Ms. Matec was not in fierce pumps, nor was she in a tight corporate suit. She was in a red knitted polo, jeans and rubber shoes. Not so CEO right? But when she began telling us about her job, their recent works and their clients, I was laughing my head off, at the same time I was imagining her as my boss and most importantly, I understood why she's CEO.

Sir Nestle and Ms. Matec chat while waiting for the class to be completed.

I can't really explain what she told us. You'd have to earn the privilege of hearing her talk. How? I really don't know. Maybe get into Jet's 172 class, if you still have the chance.

Anyhooo, if there's anything that talk made me feel, it's that I don't want to study anymore! hahaha I'm so excited to apply what I know. But of course I acknowledge the fact that there is so much more to learn. So for now, I can do with a great sembreak. Just to relax my tired brain cells. hahaha

Cheers to great learnings and new words (ding ang bato)! :)) ♥