Hobo Life : Sunkissed and Waves in Malapascua Island

It was early April of 2002 and I was anxiously thinking about college when a friend of mine suggested we all go to the beach. Not being all too keen with Cebu's beaches and its locations , I knew for a fact that this certain beach was going to be miles away. After a few chitchat, it was then I've realized that not only was it located miles away, but we literally had to cross it, sail on a motor powered boat just to reach that said beach. It was practically an island of its own.. because it was!

And as expected, I had to miss it.

Fast forward to 2013.. After missing Bantayan Island, I swore I would move heaven and earth just to make it to the next beach escapade.  I was itching for a get away. Things were getting really stressful with work and I was figuratively dying out of boredom and knowing that summer was just few days from breaking loose, I knew I had to do something. It was a crazy idea. And that crazy idea was made even more plausible when you've got two insanely amazing friends who would not think twice about packin' their gear, and getting all pumped up with anything that starts with a beach, and ends with a long weekend spent getting all beach-slapped. Before I knew it, we had the perfect plan laid out:  a resort, a budget and an itinerary that does not involve STRESS!!!

So came the 17th of February and at the crack of dawn, I was up and all giddy to get out and enjoy the looong bus ride ahead . I had a simple breakfast at home, took a good shower and was on high spirits while I got dressed despite getting cough attacks in between. Yes my friends, I was sick the entire time but to hell with phlegm! Moments like this seldom happen. Wait, scratch that. It RARELY happens.
And much to my fear of bad weather, the whole bus adventure was very much blessed with the sun's blissful rays, good music , good company and some good food to boot.

After 3hours of bus ride and almost an hour of "hands-on-the-rails-with-eyes-wide-open"  tunda ride, I was riveted by what I saw. Clear waters, white sand and that amazing smell that you could only associate with nature's best. *sigh* I thought to myself, "Damn! This is definitely where I parked my car, Patty's car and Jing²'s car!!!" HOOOOOO MAY GAD!!!!

Enjoy the photo tour:

 tunda at morning bliss

white sand everywhere

native interiors of The Pirates Resto Bar at Malapascua Legend Beach Resort

we got to the place at around lunch time and was exhausted from the travel that we bought lechon manok outside the resort, ordered fruit shakes and rice at no corkage fee! LOL

the lobby fronting our cozy room at 2500php/per night

pool area

the island was amassed with people from different countries and culture that being there felt foreign. lol

sunset at 5:45pm

no words for this

we missed getting on those comfy bean bags during the stay. but that one's definitely marked!

Wanna know what we ate? We had...

dem bacons

 

eggs

cereals and milk

 family breakfast

 American breakfast

yummy Vanilla icecream

* we made sure of trying their spaghetti marinara, cheeseburgers and pizza on our last night in the island. unfortunately, the kitchen ran out of dough. And topping our dismay, we failed to take pictures of the other ones. Got overly crazed in playing Pinoy Henyo and yours truly was slightly drowsy from taking antihistamines and antibiotics. *

You might have noticed that our OTHER MAIN itinerary from the get away was food. Knowing that our gastronomical needs will outweigh the sports adventure and will best compliment our cash (I brought 4000php for the whole 3days-2nights adventure and still ended up saving 200php), we swore in getting our hands on the resort's dishes. And since we were all tight on budget, one of our buddies suggested of having his friend from the island cook us fish dishes. We did the very thing the next day. Tinola and pritong isda were prepared. Orgasmic! It was like a dish away from home. And our dinner meal was pretty singular - but it was worth it in comparison to any hard to pronounce and scantily made dish on some fancy menu. And that dinner was served with.. Drum roll pls... street BAR-B-Q!

Blogging about the whole thing is very nostalgic. The beach will always be my solace, no matter what season I am in. Although, I must admit that the way I handled things with my parents is something I will never EVER recommend to anyone in trying. I had to go behind their backs and had to tell them a whole different story just so I can make my way to Malapascua Island. It was pure defiance on my part. I have always steered clear from anything they would not approve of upfront and it scared the shit out of me knowing I am completely treading on tidal and dangerous waters when I've decided to do what I was never good in doing. I am thankful though me and friends got back in one piece and with too much new memories to hold on to 'til our next beach get away - this time, in full permission from my parents. 

 Oh! I would not want to leave this blog a tad bit on the melancholy side without sharing some quirky pix we've had from the island. Til next time guys! To more sea, sand and sun! 

feeling the touristy vibe. LOL

 Mischa - the official beagle of the Resto

 Happy 5th Anniversary you guys! ♥

 

 lactose overload :D

another arm candy ♥

no PUN intended. just FUN!

 heading out for dinner.. love the "rustic leaves against the white sand" effect

 with BC 45. Don't ask. hehehehe!

I will always be in love with you Summer!♥

no words for this

Another paradise...

no photo edits. just the real thing. and it's breath taking.

Good Food + Good Company = Happy Tummy!

 Dessert overload and yummy Creamy Pest Pasta from District 50

Celebrating birthdays at Ila Puti

 

Mornings are best spent with a hearty meal, some cereals and vanilla flavored ice cream 

 all for the taking at Pirates Resto Bar in the cozy Malapascua Legend Beach Resort

Reckless : 9 more days to go!!!

And as I wait patiently 'til I get my hands on S.C. Stephens' latest addition to the TL series, I could swear that after seeing this photo at her Facebook page, I gotta say, whoever made the match and the banner, was a GENIUS! She could be Keira. He could be Kellan.

Take a look.

Whew! Hearts are racin' in here people! God... I love you Kellan! See you the soonest!

the hardest thing

We seldom take notice what we have because we are too preoccupied looking for whatever it is that we are missing out on. Like not having the latest shoe style, the perfect toned body, or wanting too damn much to become "Mrs. Kellan Kyle". We glide through life not truly appreciating the simplest of all things such as being able to breathe, or squint when the sun's rays becomes too unbearable or not knowing how the hell to stop when you're laughing too hard and all you end up doing is clutch hard to your stomach thinking you might pass out anytime soon. I must admit I am guilty to such act. 

If I was handed a clock that can reverse time, I would greatly want to make ends meet to some people - people that I have hurt and took for granted, people whom I have not spoken for too long and to some, who have become my shelter and my source of strength but they go unnoticed and unaccounted for because I rarely share the spotlight with them. Indeed, apologizing seems to be the hardest word to utter. It takes humility and acceptance to see past the pride that sometimes overshadows the right thing that must be done. 

So to you, wherever you might be, I am sorry ...

way back when?

While yours truly was busy decluttering this portion of my Panaware closet, I saw these pictures from way, way back. Out of curiosity, and thinking perhaps there were some I needed to toss out, I came across solo pictures of me. I couldn't help but laugh! Like stomach-clutching laugh. LOL. It was horrible enough that I even noticed I posed for this studio named "Desires". I had fur on it. I was not naked, and I had this white tube top on but still. The fur sent me to major hysterics! LOL. Then as I scanned some of the pictures, I saw a similar image of a dear friend  - Mimi. She was just as crazy as I was. But was way crazier that as far as memory served me right, she persuaded me in getting on that studio and pose and have all these fur as some sort of decor or something. Ridiculous, but thinking about the memories behind it, well, it was definitely something. She gave me a copy of her pose too. I know I gave her mine as well. That was just how sappy we were as friends. Blame it to growing up in the 90's and the whole thing we all loved called High school. :D

See just how embarrasingly humorous this whole thing was? :D

And since digital cameras were not so big during that time and camera studios were, I believe I was such a sucker on those too. Here's proof:

I did pose for several reasons: graduation, spur of the moment thing, job requirement or because a friend was in need of a solo pic. I don't know what really transpired with the latter. And oh! On the left top most side, is a younger pic of me at some beach while holding a drenched barbie doll. I know Pitch Perfect came in several years after that, but I knew the mermaid pose before Fat Amy did! hehehe! There wasn't much floor work in there though. :D (If you are seriously not getting the whole humor between the mermaid pose, Fat amy and the whole floor work, you definitely need to watch Pitch Perfect! :D)

I miss you Mimi..  ♥

a fashion peek for January

I've accidentally deleted my post due to many "Untitled" blogs that crammed my blog site. Bummer. 

But anyway..

The desire that jump started this little fashion project of mine originally stemmed from my curiosity in knowing if one can truly project a theme or a change - big or small, to their fashion choices. Fashion is evolving. I really don't see it coming for me since I am head over heels to whatever it is that's aztec and bohemian. But it's worth a try. And I am going to keep posting 'til I've exhausted all the possibilities of what to wear and how to wear 'em - which may never happen. LoL. Oh! If I do get really lucky and very much in the zone, I may get to have a few friends pose and post their pics on my blog. I would love to have them and be part of this alter ego of mine that personally, has become a reprieve from work, life and basically anything stressful. 

So, let's get started.

 aztec printed maxi dress - Forever 21 || aztec printed bag - Tonic Bags and Shoes

L/S cardigan - Black Sheep || ruffled top - Hollister || aztec bandage skirt - Forever 21 || champagne flats - So Fab || necklace - gifted from Kim

Land of the Free top - Forever 21 || studded shorts - Forever 21

taupe blazer - gifted from Patty || basic white tee - Bench || black tights - Forever 21 || camel satchel - WAGW || strappy flats - Solemate

Truth be told, as fast changing as fashion is, you should not be fazed with the many fads that's been popping here and there. Keep what's necessary. Mix and Match 'em. Enhance and Reinvent. And never dare stop 'til you find your own fashion niche. Not everyone is blessed to come out as well made up with whatever fashion genre he/she pulls off. To the many out there who are ambivalent on what to make of what they have, here's one tip that will guarantee a definite WOW in any given occasion : choose comfort. Always choose comfort. And if you are ready to take things a notch higher, then by all means do it!