weekend in Manila with my boys..

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Last week, me and my boys went to Manila again for a short weekend vacation.. Its business mixed with pleasure because my husband has to go there to close a deal with his client. So we decided to go together with our kids. Traveling with them is happiness to me. Original plan was just me and my DH but I felt that I won't enjoy without my kids around. I would just be worrying about them. We had a late flight around 9pm because my eldest still has to attend class. I'm so proud of my the kids for they are used in traveling.  Time isn't a big issue to them. We arrived in Manila around 10pm and went straight to Charter House in Makati, a hotel fronting Greenbelt (a mall). I love the place because its just walking distance from all the restaurants and malls. We stayed at their suite, it was nice even though its not a luxury hotel. 
The following day, a friend of ours took at to Tagaytay City.. our second time there.. We just fell in love with the city and its climate. We went to Palace in the Sky and ate lunch at the famous Josephine Restaurant. I really enjoy doing this kind of stuff with my boys. I wouldn't exchange it for anything else, I just love traveling with them. These kids are really lucky that at their age, they already experience going to different places. Hope the lil one will still remember but I guess not coz he's just 2 years old. Only the pictures will remind him on where he has been. hehe! After Tagaytay, we stopped by at Lunete Park where Jose Rizal's (our national hero) statue is located. Its the requests of my eldest kid for the reason that its in their lesson in school. He wants to personally see the guard soldiers there that doesn't move. Such a lucky kid!
We ended the day at Rockwell Powerplant, where we had dinner at California Pizza Kitchen. I really feel so blessed to have my DH and kids around to spend a short vacation. Tomorrow is shopping time and looking forward to it.. 
Pictures below -->




me and my boys at Palace in the Sky, overlooking the Taal Volcano

with the lil boy

on our way to Greenbelt

just arrived in Manila, happy faces!



High School Friends...

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Yesterday me and my DH took our kids to a birthday party at Max's Restaurant in SM. It was the 1st birthday of my friend Yhan-Yhan, my high school classmate.. After so many years, we met again just because of Facebook. It does connects us with people we didn't see for ages and I'm addicted to its games. I'm so happy to see this girls again or should I say women coz we're all moms now. hehe! Its fulfilling to see friends who are also fashionista moms, who still takes care of themselves even how busy a mommy life is.. No matter if your sexy or not, I believe that we should deserve to look and feel good. I'm looking forward to more time with my friends soon.. ;-)


with friends Yhan-Yhan and Rhea

so cute my lil boy in blue shirt, trying to join in the kiddie games

Ooops! just bought another one..

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Ipanema sand premium black/smoke

yey! now I have two pairs ;-)


I have to buy the other color which is the black/smoke Ipanema to match my other outfit.. Its really my attitude to buy all neutral colors for one style especially when I feel comfortable wearing it. Its my birthday on Monday, so maybe this is my advance gift for myself. heheh! 








Finally! my Ipanema..

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Loving my new Ipanema sandals, another brazilian brand with a rubber so soft.. so comfortable to my feet. Yeah, I know some of you out there are thinking what's with flipflops and sandals why I go gaga over them.. well all I can say is, its none of your business! LoL! joke! Honestly, its because I'm a flipflop girl but I do have other shoes too... Weather in the Philippines is tropical so its not proper to use any boots here.. usually when going to the mall its never easy for me to wear heels coz i'll be chasing after my kiddos. haha! 

my Bosconian kid..

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Last week was already school day in Don Bosco Technology Center, my son's school. It made me realize that I already have a grader. Time flies so fast, I can't believe that my baby is already a school boy. Me and DH are so proud of him because he is already ready to be in grade1. On the first day he complained that he is tired after a long day in school but at least he never said that he doesn't like to go to school again. My everyday reminder helped him to adjust immediately being in school the whole day. I told him that its gonna be a big change when he is in grade1 for he will be in school from 7am to 4pm. I made sure that he understands that school is very important. I'm really glad that he is OK now, waking up early and going to bed early. My alarm clock for him is to let him play pet society and farmtown in facebook. hehe! He would wake up right away because its his enjoyment. Today is the 2nd week and I'm hoping that eventually he would get used to the rules and regulations in school. I'm hoping for the best for my kiddo.. We're always here to guide him every step of the way.
Here are some pics I took of him in his classroom...


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Dinner at Marco Polo Hotel..

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Last Sunday we were invited to have dinner at Cafe Marco at the Marco Polo Hotel by our Malaysian friends.. Cafe Marco is one of my favorite restaurants here. Its quite expensive but the food was worth it. They serve scrumptious buffets daily which have an international spread. A wide variety of dishes from Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Italian foods. So far it is the best "all you can eat" buffet in Cebu. My kids love it here too.. especially their dessert area which has a chocolate fountain and fruits and all the pastries you want. Yum! Such a gastronomic experience.. I'm loving the fact that its another bonding time for me and my family.. 

Marco Polo Hotel at night

Cafe Marco

with my boys..

I feel so lucky to have them..

Dad and the Lil boy after our sumptuous dinner







My Havaianas.. fourth set..

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This is my last set at this time.. I'm looking forward for the up coming styles. There are still some that I have to save up for. I'm waiting for the Make Your Own Havaianas here in Cebu, its when you can customize your own pair.. ;-)

Havaianas Slim Season '09
my latest purchase

Havaianas Fit metallic


Havaianas Fit yellow

Havaianas Flash Urban
bought this in The Hereen, Singapore

My Havaianas... third set..

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These set are my Havaianas High.. I seldom use them because I'm not so into high heeled footwear. I was just attracted with the color because its metallic.. I so love metallic colors.


Havaianas Light (mid high)

Havaianas High Look brown

Havaianas Metallic High silver

Havaianas Metallic High nude

Havaianas Metallic High gold

My Havaianas.. second set

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These are my Havaianas slim style.. Actually this is my favorite style, it has a slim strap and looks nice in my feet.. It goes well with shorts or dress.. Here is my second set..

Havaianas Slim Peacock

Havaianas Slim Pois

Havaianas Slim Season '08

Havaianas Slim Season (white)

Havaianas Slim Season (brown)

Havaianas Slim Metallic gold

Havaianas Slim Metallic nude

Havaianas Slim Metallic black

an afternoon at Shangrila Mactan Resort

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Last Saturday, my DH took me and my kids at Shangrila Mactan. We still continue to enjoy summer despite the cost cuttings we are doing. We always have time for our kids no matter how simple or extravagant the place is. Most important thing is we are there with them to enjoy and have fun. They will never stay young forever, so while we can we see to it that we spend quality time with them. Time will come that we can no longer force them to come with us.
Shangrila Mactan Cebu is such a great place, we just spent the whole Saturday afternoon there.. just for day use. The kids had a grand time at the pool with of course their dad. Its a good thing its not so hot that day. I just watched them while having my fave mango shake. Its so fulfilling to see the kids very happy and enjoying. My kids are my angels without wings.. =)


my boys enjoying the pool

Shangrila Mactan Resort and Spa


just chillin' with my mango shake

me, myself and I



my Havaianas... first set..

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As promise I'm featuring my Havaianas collection in my upcoming blogs.. My first pair was bought year 2005. I've learned about this from fashion magazines I've been reading. After that it kept growing and growing.. I just can't say its enough because its never enough for me especially whenever there's a new style coming out.. I am so into flat shoes and flipflops that's why I love Havaianas.. it goes well with most of my dresses and tops. Here I share with you the pairs I have now.. super love it! =) The first set I'm posting are the Havaianas Top..



Havaianas 4 nite.. glows in the dark

Havaianas Pois

Havaianas Summer Dots

Havaianas Metallic top silver

Havaianas Dragon

Havaianas Floral
my very first pair bought in 2005

its here! and I got it..

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The other day I was so happy to find out that Havaianas Metallic Fit is already available here in All Flipflops Cebu.. I've been waiting and wanting it. I went to SM last Thursday to buy but unluckily there's no more size for me. So decided to go back last Tuesday in All flipflops Ayala, and I was so happy to find out that there's an available size for me. I hurriedly bought it after fitting. I love this style so much because its so chic and trendy. This time the gold one was the one I bought coz it goes with a lot of my blouses and dress. I've been addicted to Havaianas for 3 years now.. whenever I buy 1, I always feel ecstatic. As of now, I have 22 pairs.. and growing.. hehe! but the I gave the 3 pairs to my mom. Every month or every 2months I see to it that I purchase at least 1 or 2pairs. I can never have enough of these flipflops.. I just soooo love it! =)



really nice fit!

Holy week vacation..

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We had just our long vacation here in the Philippines.. Its a time where people relax and go somewhere else to have fun. For me and my family we went to Bantayan Island. It was just a 3day 2 nights stay but was worth it. Bantayan has many nice white sand beaches and its a tourist destination especially during summer and Holy Week. They're the only place that the Vatican allowed to eat meat during Good Friday because its their town fiesta. I was so glad my kids had a lot of fun under the sun and they really love the beach. I wasn't able to take a dip in the beach because of my period. Darn! But its ok coz I don't wanna get dark. LoL! I was happy because it was another bonding time with my hubby and kids. I really love travelling with them.. Can't wait for our next summer vacation.. Our plan is Boracay Island.. yehey! soon!!!! 



strolling along the seashore with my ashton

strike a pose..

i love these boys so much..

can't ask for anything more..

my new faves...

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Last Saturday I bought some stuff which turned out to be my new favorite. Vanity strikes me again and have to purchase a Pigeon compact powder and Bath & Bodyworks splash wild honeysuckle. I was really planning to buy the pigeon powder a week ago. When I went to Rustan's I was shocked to know that there's no more pigeon powder in pink anymore, all was left was the powder in beige. I was having second thoughts but bought it anyway because the salesgirl said that they don't have a definite schedule on when the next stock is arriving. The powder is specially formulated to care for all skin types, for an extra smoothness. Its light with natural coverage that minimizes pores while controlling surface oil. I'm glad I bought it coz it suits my skin type. I truly recommend this especially to those who have sensitive skin.
The other stuff I bought or should I say my hubby bought for me was the Bath&Bodyworks splash. I was looking at Somera and found the wild honeysuckle scent. I really love the scent and its a good thing its on sale. I'm switching to this brand from now on. 
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