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!