Let’s go to the Beach
The last time I posted about going out of town was last November, and it was about where my mother grew up, Dumanjug. This time, I’ll tour you up-north, to my father’s hometown, Santiago, San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu.
Just so you know, Camotes Island is not new to my blog, I’ve posted about my trips to the island a couple of times, here and here. Since a lot of people are asking about the island, and summer is just around the corner, here’s a post about where you can stay while you are in Camotes. Camotes Island is located east of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. Its a two-hour trip via ship from Danao Port, and a ten to fifteen-minute drive from Consuelo Port to where my grandparents stay, and where you can find the white sand beach, Barangay Santiago.
Last December, my family and I spent the last few days of 2012 away from the city and stayed in Santiago Bay Garden and Resort. These are some of the photos from our trip.
Family Ocean View room. This is the room me, my brother and two cousins shared.
View from our room.
Infinity pool.
I don’t know exactly these are and why it was there but it looks good so I snapped a photo.
The newest addition in the resort, their newest and biggest infinity pool. It was still close at that time but I hope they open this soon.
The view from the restaurant.
On our way to the beach!!!!
Hello Mr. Starfish!
For more information, visit Santiago Bay Garden and Resort’s Facebook page. 
I hope one day you can visit Camotes Island, particularly Santiago, San Francisco. To end my post, I’ll leave you with my favorite photo from that trip. ’til the next post.
<3, A nina
They Don’t Know About Us
Hi! First of all, I apologize for the blog hiatus. School has been quite time consuming as of late, plus the holidays came in and I was out of town with the whole family most of the time. As part of my 2013 resolutions, I’ll manage my time effectively this year so I can balance my student life, blogging, etc. Let’s start shall we?
First on my list, and just in time for the love month, I want to share a love song, and my newest favorite song from One Direction’s latest album, “Take Me Home”.
They Don’t Know About Us by One Direction
People say we shouldn’t be together
We’re too young to know about forever
But I say they don’t know what they talk talk talkin’ about
Cause this love is only getting stronger
So I don’t wanna wait any longer
I just wanna tell the world that you’re mine girlll
Ohh
They don’t know about the things we do
They don’t know about the I love you’s
But I bet you if they only knew
They will just be jealous of us
They don’t know about the up all night’s
They don’t know I’ve waited all my life
Just to find a love that feels this right
Baby they don’t know about
They don’t know about us
Just one touch and I was a believer
Every day it gets a little sweeter
It’s getting better
Keeps getting better all the time girl
They don’t know about the things we do
They don’t know about the I love you’s
But I bet you if they only knew
They will just be jealous of us
They don’t know about the up all night’s
They don’t know I’ve waited all my life
Just to find a love that feels this right
Baby they don’t know about
They don’t know about us
They don’t know how special you are
They don’t know what you’ve done to my heart
They can say anything they want
Cause they don’t know about us
They don’t know what we do best
That’s between me and you our little secret
But I wanna tell em
I wanna tell the world that you’re mine girl
They don’t know about the things we do
They don’t know about the I love you’s
But I bet you if they only knew
They will just be jealous of us
They don’t know about the up all night’s
They don’t know I’ve waited all my life
Just to find a love that feels this right
Baby they don’t know about
They don’t know about us
They don’t know about the things we do
They don’t know about the I love you’s
But I bet you if they only knew
They will just be jealous of us
They don’t know about the up all night’s
They don’t know I’ve waited all my life
Just to find a love that feels this right
Baby they don’t know about
They don’t know about us
They don’t know about us
They don’t know about us
My favorite is the instrumental/piano part. Happy Heart’s Month everyone!
<3, A nina
ANIMO
Last month, another item from my bucket list was strucked off. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a huge fan of basketball, more particularly collegiate basketball. With that, I’ve always wanted to watch a UAAP game live, and feel the thrill and excitement of college ball face to face.
One of the UAAP games I’m looking forward to watch is a La Salle basketball game. I’ve always been a fan of La Salle since God knows when, and aside from UP, DLSU has always been my dream school. Last year, I was privileged enough to step foot on and had a mini tour around the campus. Read about it here.
Last month, the Archers paid Cebu a visit thanks to the PCCL competition. PCCL is a country-wide basketball competition where the top-notch basketball teams all over the country compete for the title as the “champion of champions”. So when I heard that the Archers will come to Cebu, I hurriedly called my co-girl fans. I swear I was half-shouting, half-talking when I was on the phone. 
I never thought I’d see them play live in just a short time, especially that the UAAP season had just ended. Sure, I was planning to watch a game in Manila soon, but see them live in Cebu? NEVER!
Jersey number 9? That’s Jed Manguera, the guy I met in La Salle last year.
Who I watched the game with….
….Luigi de la Paz and Thomas Torres. Kidding! They’re part of the team but because of injury, they weren’t able to play. Sad.
With Mac Tallo.
DLSU Green Archers Captain LA Revilla.
They played against another UAAP team, the Adamson Falcons.
With Rodney Brondial.
I was really looking forward to watching this game, but I was disappointed. One, La Salle lost, ending their run for the PCCL 2012 title. Two, everyone was extra grumpy after the game. So, no pictures with the team. 
We were so disappointed that we actually tweeted about it. But at least, the players owned up their mistakes and ask Cebu for forgiveness. Apology accepted.
Although I did not enjoy the game a hundred percent, I still had fun because of the company I’m with. Thank you Inj and Bianx. Until next time. Welcome to the club, Mars and Star. See you next game!
Win or lose, Animo La Salle!!!
<3, A nina
Little Things
It’s December! Time flies soooo fast. It seems like yesterday we welcomed the New Year, and with just a couple of days left, we’ll bid goodbye to 2012.
Anyway, this song has been playing on repeat lately, and I figured I should share this to everyone.
Little Things by One Direction. For the official music video, click this link.
This song is very close to my heart because one of those ‘little things’ defines who I am. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know what I mean. It seems like the song is dedicated for me. I’m so kilig!!!!! <3
Hope you like it!
<3, A nina
Dumanjug, Cebu
As mentioned in this post, one of the things I planned on doing for the term break was to visit places. And true enough, I visited my mother’s hometown, together with my family and relatives.
I was born and raised in the city but that doesn’t mean I loathe the provinces. As a matter of fact, I enjoy staying in provinces whenever my family go out of town. The cool breeze, the smell of fresh leaves, the warmth of the sun. It makes you forget your busy lives in cities and makes you appreciate the beauty of nature even more.
So, allow me to channel my inner tourist guide personna, and also my inner ambassadress personna, and tour you around my mother’s hometown, Dumanjug. Dumanjug is located in the southwestern portion of Cebu Province. Its a one and a half hour drive from Cebu City via a private car, and two hour drive via public transportation. According to some people, Dumanjug got its name from a person who is really called Roman. One time, Roman was riding a bus and he eventually fell asleep. Because it was bumpy, Roman fell from the bus. The other passengers shouted out to the the driver, “Si Roman nahug!” (Roman fell!). The other passengers, on the other hand, thought it was the name of the place, “Roman ‘hug”. As time passed, people called it Dumanjug. Thus, the name Dumanjug.
Here are some of the photos from our trip to Dumanjug, last month.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church
The spacious side of the church.
The town plaza.
Dumanjug is famous for its manok bisaya (native chicken). I swear, its delicious. Its a must try! Dumanjug also holds a beautiful waterfalls in one of its inner barangays. I was able to visit the said waterfalls for a photo shoot two years ago. I hope I can post a photo or two of the said shoot but I’m too shy. So, never mind. 
But, I’m thankful I was part of that project.
That’s it for now. I hope, one day, you can visit one of my favorite places on earth.
<3, Anina
A Thousand Years
I have a bunch to blog about but allow me to insert this one since I still can’t get enough of Breaking Dawn Part 2!
Although I am not a self-proclaimed Twilight fan, I have read all the books, and watched all the movies. Like everyone else, I got confused on who to root for Bella, Team Edward or Team Jacob. But being a vampire has a lot of perks as compared to being a werewolf, and I got fascinated on how vampires become so, for the lack of better term, HOT after being bitten. So, eventually, I became Team Edward.
So, talking about Breaking Dawn Part 2, it’s the best final installment movie to date! In my opinion, better than Harry Potter’s. Before you mob me with all your pitchforks Potterheads, let me defend myself. HAHA! I am a HUGE HP Fan and I can attest to that. Add me up on Pottermore: WalnutFirebolt8251. I’m from Gryffindor House. I have read all the books, watched and cried in all the movies, plus I have HP paraphernalia. So, no need to worry, I am and will always be a Potterhead. Going back to Breaking Dawn, the movie is so much better than the book! Every scene is well thought and the cinematography is pure awesome, just pure awesome. For a person who loves to make, and edit videos, I LOVE IT! Even the costumes and the casting were amazing. Hello, gorgeous vampires! The turn of events left me dumbstruck and made me teary-eyed, and eventually tears fell at the end of the movie. My friends and I cried! LOL! I swear, everyone should watch it.
Enough ranting about Breaking Dawn Part 2, as I don’t want to spoil you with what happened in the movie and neither do you, right? Anyway, another thing I loved about the movie was the soundtrack. This particular song struck me the most. Why? It’s for me to know and for you to find out. LOL! The song is not new but it’s better than the first one. This version is more heartfelt than the previous one. Every time I listen to it, actually, I’m currently listening to it, I can’t help but smile and feel giddy. Awwe, Edward and Bella, you two have the most romantic love story ever.
Here’s the song I’m talking about…
A THOUSAND YEARS PART 2 by Christina Perri ft. Steve Kazee
The day we met
Frozen, I held my breath
Right from the start
Knew that I found a home
For my
Heart beats fast
Colours and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I’m afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt
Suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don’t be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What’s standing in front of me
Every breath, every hour has come to this
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don’t be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
I’ll love you for a thousand more
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don’t be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
Di ba??? So kilig!!!! I like the guy’s part. Watch the movie now.
<3, A nina
Sprockets Cafe
As mentioned in this post, Friday was the last day of our final examinations. To officially celebrate and welcome the break, we decided to pig out and try this new food haven, Sprockets Cafe.
The famous lomo wall.
Cute and quirky menus.
The last time my classmates and I dined together, I forgot to take some photos of the food as we all instantly devoured it the moment it was served. Talk about pure hunger. LOL! This time around, I made sure to snap some before eating.
Macho Nachos
Milk teas!!!!!
Cheesy Quesadilla. Our favorite!!!!!
Fettupasta in Pesto Cream
Philly Cheesesteak
Moby Fish and Chips
Not sure, but I reckon this one is called Mariner’s Pasta.
One important thing I forgot to do that night, write down the names of the dishes! Silly me. Good thing I remembered some of them. Anyway, time to get down to business. HAHA!
- Place. The place is lovely! When you enter the cafe, you’ll be welcomed by a rainbow colored wall full of photos. The art-lover in me, figuratively, jumped for joy when I saw the lomo wall. I was starting to feel sick that evening. There were also a lot of cameras all over the place: throw pillows, menus and real cameras.
- Service crew. They were very nice and accommodating. Shout out to the kuya who served us!
- Drinks. They served a lot of thirst quenchers, from coffees, teas, fruit juices and the like. Upon ordering drinks, you’ll be ask how much sugar you want for your drinks. Your health is their concern. Thumbs up!
- Food. The food’s great! It was delish, especially the Fettupasta and the Moby Fish and Chips; the Cheesy Quesadilla is a must try!
- Price. Reasonable, not too pricey, yet not too cheap.
Sprockets Cafe is located at J Block Agapitong St. cor. Escario St., Cebu City
To end this post, I’ll leave you with a photo of us enjoying our sumptuous meal.
Happy tummies!!
<3, A nina
p.s. Don’t forget to visit my previous posts.
