Nuestra Senora de La Paz y Buen Viaje, The Antipolo Church visit

"You ever felt the feeling of just talking to someone, share experiences and right there and then you decide that you wish to share your experience to someone and you invite the person to go and take a leap and have the adventure with them?"

It was 8am and it was one rainy Sunday morning. The shift just ended and we were on our way home. It was so cold and a hot beverage was suggestive for the event. So we went a nearby fast food chain and drunk hot chocolate (Mc donalds) just near my home. The plan for the day was to watch a movie and just stay at home for a while while waiting for the mall to open. While in Mcdo, we were talking and eating breakfast while looking at the rain pour. Topics in and out and out of the blue the topic of going to Antipolo Church came. 

I can't really remember who invited who. I just remembered that I said " let's go there, Now. I'm serious. (I'm fond of visiting churches and making wishes)" Then my companion just kept silent. And I immediately said, "Never Mind, there's always a next time." 

The silence continues as I drunk my last cup of hot chocolate and started eating the fries. 

After how many minutes, he just blurted out and said, "Come, let's go to Antipolo Church, I'll take you there."

I was just shocked. He was thinking about it the whole time. He added "You said you were serious so let's go." And I was like, "Okay, Let's go!"

You ever felt the feeling of just talking to someone, share experiences and right there and then you decide that you wish to share your experience to someone and you invite the person to go and take a leap and have the adventure with them? That's what I felt when he asked me. And I think it was sweet.

Without any hesitations, I said yes and we got up from our seats, finished up our meals, and got our selves ready for the adventure of the day.

9:30am. The ride takes about 40 minutes (No traffic). Unfortunately, they wait for the passenger seats to fill in so we waited until 10:02am. 

10:42am. Destination Arrived. Antipolo City, Rizal.  

I got this picture from the internet. I was not ready for the trip and we didn't even bring a Camera for the trip. So it was all in the memory. But to give you a glimpse on how I felt when we started walking and going to the church. This is 85% camera captured.

I say 85% because in the picture, there are a lot of  people in the streets, busy. The day we came, it was rather many but solemn.

The Church. The place was WOW. I fell in love with the Church. The way people respects the place making it solemn and peaceful; the way they market the their specialty (lechon, kakanin, cashew peanuts, etc.); the devotees; the lighting of the color candles with meanings on them; lastly, the way they preserve the remains and the Image of Nuestra Senora de La Paz y Buen Viaje or Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. Somehow, it felt like Home.

Wait until you see the insides of the Church. It was breath taking. It was like God is just your neighbor. Mixed with Gold, white, brown it felt like i'm in the Kingdom of God (like I've been into one. haha!). It's similar to the old Churches I went the Baclayon Church in Cebu and Baclaran Church (The ones that I remember). 

I wish I could express everything I felt when I went there. This feeling is subjective so might as well try and see for yourself. 

Just Keep swimming~ The Manila Ocean Park Experience

Going There..

Though me and my boyfriend planned this for months, (it's hes vacay) well, something still came up and we need to go to St. Lukes Medical Center. Noon came and we were still at the hospital. My boyfriend has the "okay this is not gonna happen today" face in him and I felt guilty. He was only visiting. So, I insists into pursuing. WE did not grow up in Metro Manila. We wanted to go to Manila Ocean Park however, We do not know how to get there. Oops! So much for planning.

Easy. We have TAXI or cab. (EXPENSIVE I thought!)

So, Since my boyfriend is visiting I thought we can have an Adventure commuting towards our destination. 

To do this, we have to research. Thank you so much to the technology as we can easily Search our destination. If your phone is wi-fi ready, you can access St. Luke's Medical Center free wi-fi (not in every area in the Hospital). However, since we were in a hurry we looked for a computer shop outside the hospital. Luckily, we did found one.

Moral lesson:

Know where to go and list it. Research about how to go there and what rides to take. (Unless you don't wanna take the cab)

Getting there..

WE did found the directions it says if your from cubao> take a"Quiapo jeepney to Rizal Ave.. bla bla bla. We stopped in this point as the jeepney driver said "Di ko alam kung saan yan(I don't know that place is)."
I panicked. But when we reached Quiapo Church. I managed to ask the driver to stop. We went down, look around and pray for guidance. And Finally our last Resort, We took a Cab. :))

Okay. So we were on the Cab. Suddenly, rain fell so hard and we don't have an umbrella. Not to mention the traffic. It was like is it meant to be?

Moral Lesson:

Apart from researching the place. Be a girl scout and bring an UMBRELLA. Since you are also going into a wet place. You might want to bring an extra shirt, food, water (it's expensive there!)

Being there..

3: 45 PM DESTINATION reached..
The cab roughly costs 80php including tip (Quiapo Church - Ocean Park).

Still wet and wild.. 

For fist timers like us, you may want to look at their schedules on the site. There is a package as well.

We choose the Sea Lion Show, Jelies (Dancing Sea fairies), fish spa and the Oceanarium. It all costs 600 per person.

To see sea water creatures and it's habitiat. Worth it.


As suggested by the receptionists. Since the Lion show will start at 4:30, go to the Jellies first as this will only take 10-20 mins viewing plus picture taking. So, First stop. JELLIES: DANCING SEA FAIRIES.

It was fun. Seeing different Jellies dancing with the lights and music. Very attractive visually and gives you a calm feeling of relaxation.

Second stop: SEA LION SHOW

This was something I was looking forward. I've never saw a Sea Lion Show in my life. 4:30 it started. Interesting as it is, I was very attentive and listened every details and information given by the Emcee. By the time he said "Is there anyone..?" I immediately raised my hands without knowing the last sentence. It was like an instinct. I AM AN ANIMAL LOVER. I wanted to be next to the Sea Lion.

Meet Vincent. Have no fear. He was greasy. Experiencewise, 100% worth it.

OMG! That was the most unforgetable experience evah! My boyfriend is so supportive he even bought the CD with my and the Sea Lions picture in it.

Third Stop: Oceanarium

It was fun seeing different kinds of fish, big or small. Some you can't even imagine existed. They were wonderfully made by God. Somehow it made you connect to the big ocean out there.

Let's keep swimming! 

Lastly: FISH SPA

After long day walking, touring and exploring. It's always nice to sit back and relax. 

I never had one before! I was so nervous because of the mind set fish biting your feet. Do they have teeth? Is it painful? I know I'm over reacting. That's what He thought. =)

Well when fish started their work. Hmm.. See for yourselves..

ME and the fish bonding together!

Was so ticklish! I was laughing the whole time and people are watching me. My boyfriend was so ashamed of me.HaHa. Nonetheless, was so FUN!

Moral Lesson: Crap moral lesson! Just have fun with what have and who you are with.

What are you waiting for? Come and have the experience of your own. =) 

Diary of a lost Passport!

Warning: If you already have a Passport. Don't you EVER lose it!


My mom ALWAYS reminds me "don't lose your passport, this is a very important document" and I go like "okay, MOM."

Don't even ask me how I lose my Passport 'cause I also don't know how I lost it. SO, okay. I miss placed it (Denial! hehe). I discovered that I miss placed it, when I applied somewhere (classified). When I came looking for it, I just couldn't remember where I last place it or even hid it. And when I think I had hid the passport in that place, it was not there.

I was in denial then. It was July of this year. The first thing that entered m mind is my MOMs words that I took for granted.  My mom ALWAYS reminds me "don't lose your passport, this is a very important document" and I go like "okay, MOM." How irresponsible 23 year old I am. It's so shameful.

The second thing that came into my mind is the processing. Like how do I do this, processing, reporting, fees, etc.HASSLE!

I asked around my friends as I couldn't bring this up with my parents and my friend Mishel, adviced me that when you lose a passport, the requirement alone will make you regret of losing such. (Very helpful advise, don't you think?)

I always make a fuss at work about my lost passport and I started searching for Lost passports in the DFA site here in the Philippines.

Turned out, it was not such a bad experience.

BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE!


Please make sure your requirements are complete such as: Affidavit of Loss (It has to be notarized), Police Report and the Passport requirements. You can always refer to the site and the instructions are given as well.

Also, please remember that there is a 15 days clearing period before you can proceed into the real process of getting the passaporte!

With Regards to the process of getting the passport, will post to you soon! Just sit back and relax.

In the mean time, I got it! A for effort! Chow for now.

treating your self for a FOOT SPA.

Stressed from work? Plan your day off ahead by giving yourself a reward. Treating yourself and thanking your body for a job well done as they've worked hard and managed to earn you a living. It may be a massage, foot spa, etc. (in a affordable price, of course!) but will surely give you a satisfying result.
Go on, you deserve life's treat.

As for me, I decided to do the Foot Spa. Gosh, my feet is filthy. I haven't even have the time to do my nails.

Plus, my feet deserves the treat.


Before anything else. PLAN your activity for the day.

There are things to consider in choosing the best Salon.

1. Ask around.
> A friendly recommendation is the best advice. Your friends will not be subjective in their experience in the spa. They will give you feedback without hesitations.
2. Google it.
> There are plenty of sites that gives promo's in their salons that lure's you in going into thier salon. Unlimited therapeutic message. Here are some site that can give you s start: eBay.ph, metrodeals.com, sulit.com. Please don't forget to look at the reviews for each salon. Just remember to always consider the,
3. Location.
> If you are in Metromanila and the salon is in Alabang, well, I know you know what I mean.
4. Money.
> Be practical. If it does not fit into your daily budget then, save. =)



In my case, I had the most affordable, accessible and worth it time in this Salon. The salon, Timestyles is just outside our condominium. As recommended by a dear friend. I only need to walk (exercise), No fare needed (yey!).  

They also offer many services like Hair cuts, coloring, cellophane, manicure, pedicure, etc at a really low price. Cool. For more details, will post soon.

The foot spa is P100.
Manicure is P40.
Pedicure is P70.

I the most wonderful time there. The people were great, friendly and accomodating. They make you comfortable and will make you feel like a princess.

Cheap right? Total costs?                Happiness. =))     Worth it!

My best friend

You know why they are called man's best friend? It's because they'll love you deeply just by meeting their physiologic needs: 1. Food 2. Water 3. Shelter. That's it. And they'll be loyal to you, listen to everything you have to say, hear gossips and never reveal them, nag them and even displace anger to them. More better if they are irristably cute  and cuddly. I speak from experience.

They are the perfect pet. More and more people now are opting to adopt Dogs as thier sons/ daughters. For example my gay friends who coudn't bear child. I'm happy that they thought of adopting a dog. You can do this by going to a pet store and choose a breed. For more info I have researched a site for you to choose perfect breed for you. Just click here.

You may need to pay for the vaccines and all. This varries per Pet Stores. However, It's all worth it.

If you wish to learn more and appreciate dogs lifestyle and attitude, it's best to watch my favorite show, " Dog whisperer" Cesar Millan is the God of all Canines He knows and understands all kinds of dogs. I so look up to HIM.

Here are my Beloved:

I forgot who took the picture.. LOL. I could'nt edit the foot at the side.

These are my Dog, mixed duschund and terrier. Good mouse hunter ( so irritating when they do this), Patrols the whole neighborhood and goes home what ever time they want (nuaghty), and most of all loves to go and sleep inside the house even though they have not bathe and with all the lies (ewww, ikr). They the best dogs for a small family in a small house like ours. I love them and I miss them so much..

Getting Postal ID in just 30 mins tops

Need a valid I.D.? Well getting a postal I.D. is the fastest.

Yes. You need to get a one or two Valid I.D. one of this days. You need this for getting a passport, in your work place or anything else to see your credibiilty that you are existing and a member in the society.

I suggest you start as early as possible like upon Graduating or upon turning 18.

If you don't have such, it's not too late. Patience is a virtue for other valid I.D's such as SSS, Voter's I.D, TIN.. What the heck! It was stressfull. Some of these companies are digitized and you need to set an appointment. 

As for getting a Postal I.D, I finished it all  in one day! Cool right?

All you need is a Valid I.D. (geez! we do really need to get one), Cedula, and Brgy. Clearance. All originals.

These are the other requirements in getting a postal I.D

HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSTAL ID (got this from Sexy Nomad's blog)

1. Go to the nearest PhilPost Office. It is best if you go to the post office in your zip code. 

- For more information click this.


2. Ask for a copy of the Postal ID Application Form or Form No. 391.


- I went there at about 2 o'clock. Wednesday, 2:00 o'clock PM. There was no line. There's a man called "Sir Pogi" he is very accommodating. They will assist you with everything. They do ask for a fee to get the forms photo copied.

3. Fill in the upper half portion of the application form with your personal data.

4. Have this type written by "Mr. Pogi."
5. Have your picture taken. 

- Well there's a new policy. You need not to get a picture as they will get your picture and laminate it themselves. This is so to prevent from other people changing pictures.

5. Bring the application form to your Barangay Hall.
7. Request for a Certification from the Barangay Captain that you are a resident of the Barangay. The Barangay Captain will fill up the bottom portion of your application form and give you a photocopy of his/her valid ID. He may or may not ask to retain 1 copy of the application form.

- This is case to case basis, so better find that out. I haven't done this. 

8. While you are in the Barangay Hall, get a Community Tax Certificate. You need this to complete your application form. 

 
- This small form is important. Don't lose it. You can use it for many purposes. Valid in one year. And it costs depending on how much you earn.

9. Have the application form duly notarized. There is usually a notary public near barangay halls. The notary public will ask for a copy of the notarized document. Notarization costs around P150 per document.
10. Make sure you have an NSO certified copy of your birth or marriage certificate.

11. Submit the following to the post office: 1) Duly accomplished application form [notarized with attached photocopy of the Barangay Captain's valid ID]; 2) NSO certified copy of birth or marriage certificate; and 3) P175 postal ID fee. The postal ID fees vary from city to city.



-This is the long process. You can ask around how to get it faster. :)


12. Expect to come back for the ID after a few days.
- I got mine in less than one hour.

Estimated Total Cost: P500 is enough.
1. ID Card - P175
2. Photo service - P70
3. Lamination- P25








- Plus an extra fee to help me get the form Notarized. Includes fare and Carbonating documents. Do the math.

Walaaaaaaaa...Me and My postal ID. Excuse the crappy picture.