Happy Feet at Osmeña Peak

It has long been part of my bucket list to climb Osmeña Peak so when I got an invitation from a friend, I said YES without any hesitation. :)

 happy feet

Osmeña Peak is said to be the highest peak in Cebu City, rising 1013 meters above sea level. I was thankful enough that my knees and feet didn't give up on me when we started the ascent.

evergreen

Upon reaching the campsite, the group decided to prepare the tents first while we're waiting for the sunset. The minute we were able to finish setting up our camp, we hurried our way to the peak to see the sunset. The peak was just a few steps away from the campsite so it wasn't really difficult to reach there.

at the top we climb

Finally reaching the top, the view was just so spectacular. It was overlooking the Western Coast of Cebu and we were lucky to see Negros Island from afar. 

 camping site

We also met other campers who came to spend the weekend in the mountains. We stayed their and waited for the sun to completely set.

  sunset at Opeak

It was getting dark and so we decided to go back to the camp site. It was freezing cold since we were at the highest point in Cebu. I'm glad I brought enough gear to keep me warm.

hello sunshine

We decided to leave the following morning. I cant help but look back and appreciate God's masterpiece. I realized it was a great accomplishment for me to reach the highest peak.

success: check

This is my first mountain trek and certainly NOT the last. :)

I can do it!

A very memorable trek. Just by simply looking at the view gave me a piece of serenity and peace. I'm glad I was able to make it. I consider this as my first step towards location independence and I'm looking forward for more adventures to come. :)

Easter 2012

These photos were taken on April 8, 2012

Went home with a feeling of excitement because I'll be seeing my nephew and my family as well. It was Holy week so most people were expected to stay at home until Black Saturday. As for Easter Sunday? Well, most families went out to enjoy the beach. Yipeee!!! I felt delighted to hear our family's plan to go out for a swim. :)

I've been loving the waters since I was young. And even if I am not a good swimmer (do I really know how to swim? :D), I always try my hardest to flip and paddle. :)

They call this place Land of Paradise.

First time boaters. :)

 Tried to use the boat paddle but found it difficult at first. Lucky enough to find the perfect rhythm later on. 

 Found our way to see the turtles. 

 Blue was bone-tired but still had enough strength for a photoshoot.

My nephew Larken having fun at the children's pool.

Dearest Pap at the chest level pool.

All out smiles for a happy Easter Sunday. :)

It was getting dark and our family decided it was a wrap for us. My sister and I along with her friends took a pedicab to reach home while my parents and my brother drove their motorcycles. It was one tiresome but a happy Easter Sunday. 

We were all dead-tired and everybody laid flat on bed with painted smiles. :):)

Early Summer Get-away

Note: These photos were taken on March 10, 2012.

Summer is in the air! Yahoo! My sister and I decided to come home to have an early birthday celeb for Paps since we cant make it on March 18.One whole day of swimming, flipping, jumping, dancing, and whatever word with -ing that you can think of (LOL). A day of non-stop enjoyment. You don't have to expect much from the place though because it's just one big pool. But I still had so much fun because I was with the people I loved.

 Just arrived at Fresh Water with ate's barkadz.

 Pedring, representing China with a full stomach. :)

 Preping myself to jump!

 The three mosquitoes.

 Paps and Momay having lunch.

 Poor little Blu had no choice but to swim with us.

 Sisterette!!!

 McDo lover?? Haha.

 Larken with Momay and Paps.

 Tell me where'd I get my body from. Hahaha.

 The family.

 Awwww.. Stay sweet paps and momay.

 My first time to see a black and white goatie.:)

 Modeling career, Larken?

 The dancing swimmers.

Tired Blu (half askal-labrador)

 Cute doggie wanna join the party.

 Brown goatie.

 Blu and me.

Peace.Love.Happiness.

I've always wanted to have summer pics 'coz I didnt have one last year, so I made sure I'll have it this 2012! :) Thanks much to the people who made it possible. :)

Happiness is a choice as they say. My life ain't perfect but I choose to be Happy Yippeee Yehey!!!!! :) :) :)

Contemplating

I've been very confused these  past few days. I've been thinking about lots of things, weighing options. It's like playing tug-of-war between what I wanted to do and what I should do. But I can feel that this time it's healthier and that I can handle it better than before. I owe it all to Him because He keeps on reminding me of how blessed I am. I know I'm not a `hard-core Christian' and that sometimes I think I'm unworthy to be called a child, but He never failed to show me of all the blessings and good things I have in my life.

My family. I know I can never be thankful enough. :)

 I know I may sound like a broken record, but then again Thank You. Thank You. Thank you. :) :) :)

When boredom strikes

I was reading One Piece and I came  across Luffy's photo. Got inspired so I decided to draw it (im BAD at it,seriously). Oh, well! No matter how bad my drawing is, I still call it ART! :) :)

Meet my Luffy. :) Inspired from One Piece Ch.659 p.20

Apparently, I did this out of boredom. :)

 And these are the works of a frustrated artist. Bow. :)