travel and leisure

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Leisure 79: Nail Care

Just a simple nail care for my self right now since I cannot yet do the nail art designing. I have 2 babies to attend to plus 2 pre teenager girls in my custody, without a nanny. So, have fun guys!

Monday, October 20, 2014

Leisure 78: It's a Baby BOY Nailspiration

Another Nailspiration for you ladies and mommies! This time, I will share some of my favorite nail art designs by other nailartists. The first photo is by Robin Moses and I really love this creation. I really love the artist and I had been following her youtube tutorial ever since. She is a fantastic artist.

The second photo is by Madam Luck and I also love this design. It's so cute and yet fashionable as well.

I hope you ladies had fun. Follow them on youtube.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Leisure 77: It's a Girl Nailspiration

Photos here are NOT MINE. I just found them on the internet as I was looking for an inspiration for a "It's A Baby Girl" themed nailart design since I just gave birth to a baby girl. Soon enough she will be polishing her nails just like me. So take a look at these wonderful creation..

Have fun mommies and ladies!

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Leisure 76: Pregnancy Toenails

My latest share for nail share. This is probably after 9 months of not posting anything about nails and polish because my nose / sense of smell had been very sensitive with nail polish fumes. This is my first and last nail polish for the entire duration of my 2nd pregnancy. Still, I cannot do any nailart designs because I can't reach my toenails for designing. I had a friend came all the way from her house to clean my toenails for me and put the polish on. Thanks Ate Che for cleaning my toenails and putting my red chinaglaze polish. This is also my first ever China Glaze brand of polish since we don't have it here in the Philippines. My cousin from California gave it to me. Thanks so much!

Forever thanks to my cousin Lorren for giving me presents I really love and super appreciate. My first of every brand: China Glaze, Nicole and the lovely ESSIE!

Will be uploading more tutorials very very soon after my delivery..

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Lemlunay, Maasim, Sarangani Province

Take vacations. Go as many places as you can. You can always make money but you can’t always make memories.

Photo credits to my sisters-in-law Eden and Rachel.

I will take you to one of the most wonderful places in Maasim, Sarangani Province. I will take you to Lemlunay. Lemlunay is a T’boli Festival which happens annually in the Philippines specifically in Lake Sebu. The festival highlights the rich culture of T’boli tribe by means of traditional musical instruments and cultural dances, not to mention the horse fight or what they call ethnic sports. Source: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Lemlunay_(T'Boli_Tribal_Festival)

Photo credits to my sisters-in-law Eden and Rachel.

According to other sources, during this festival, not only T’boli tribe culture is being celebrated but there is a celebration of the culture of the tribes Ubo, Manobo,Kalagan, Maguindanao and Tasaday tribes. This festive is also a form of thanksgiving for the all the tribes which is held during September 16 -18. Source: http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/Cynthia/festivals/lemlunay.htm

However, I won’t take you to Lake Sebu. Lake Sebu is another wonderful place in Mindanao which caters zipline featuring the 7 falls while doing the zipline experience. I will be featuring Lemlunay Resort at Maasim, Sarangani Province. This resort is the home of South Point Divers and is just a few minutes away from General Santos City; estimated time is 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your vehicle’s pace.

They offer a lot of things like fully air-conditioned rooms, open cottages, convention hall, camping grounds and conference room. But what made them unique? Well, they have an infinity pool. That is something that I haven’t seen in any of the beaches here in General Santos City. Plus they offer scuba diving lesson and experience. In addition to this water thrilling experience, they also offer snorkelling.

With my son.

Tita Anica by the infinity pool.

My son enjoying his newly sun-kissed skin.

Photo credits to my sisters-in-law Eden and Rachel.

Snorkelling costs about Php 250 for the complete package. However, guides will only be there for you if they don’t have scuba diving lessons or if they are not giving scuba diving guide for the other tourists.

Scuba diving is Php 1500 for about 30 - 40 minutes with the master diver who would accompany you.

Infinity pool will cost you Php 100 each person whether adult or child. You will be given a paper bracelet that will let the rest of the crew know that you already paid for the pool usage. But if you already checked in, in one of their rooms, you won’t be given the bracelet anymore.

Photo credits to my sisters-in-law Eden and Rachel.

The rock formation in diving area is such heaven! It brings you closer to places you could only see on the television, books or computers. The Philippines is such a lucky country for having these wonderful sceneries. Not all countries are blessed with these wonders.

Photo credits to my sisters-in-law Eden and Rachel.

Food is good. Why good? Well, to be honest their food is too costly for an average or good taste but not the best. And believe me, when you have tasted the best, you will find a hard time appreciating the rest. This time, I will be giving 3 out of 5 for food taste and presentation. I don’t want to be biased because I am pregnant when I tasted the food. But I am 4 months pregnant and no longer craving for anything. So I would know good food from best food. But of course, Lemlunay offers different things than that of other resorts. The main reason why you should come here and visit the place is for you to experience underwater encounter with the fishes. The cost of food will range from Php 190 up. That Php 190 is good for one person only and it has only a cup or rice and viand of your choice. Food good for 3 -5 persons is not available. Too bad cause other restaurants in other resorts really give succulent food. Their staff and crew are also rated 3 out of 5. Not so friendly, not so accommodating but could be trained.

But food and customer service won't stop me from enjoying the day. I definitely enjoyed the Easter Sunday because I spent time with my family. And that is the best!