Trying to put up a new segment in blog inspired from Saab's. An original thought from Juice.ph, I'm not a blogger for the said website but I think this is a really cool and fun way to blog.

Below is the first list of my Eat Buy Try segment :) Don't forget to tell me your thoughts about this below.

EAT: Rai Rai Ken Japanese Restaurant
     For days, my BFF Shiela and I have been craving to try Ramen. I do not have any idea how but it surprised the hell out of me when she posted in fb that she's craving for one. I never posted about my craving though, but Ramen has been in my thoughts for days.

     We both agreed to eat together since then but we were still looking for the perfect time. Luckily, her sister Mikay treat us both. Heaveennnnn.

Salmon Sashimi

I promised myself never to eat Japanese dish that are made with raw fish before. It was right after I read a list from the Guiness book of world record that the person who has the most number of worms in the stomach was a Japanese woman. She said from an interview that she got it from eating her favorite foods- Sashimi and Sushi! Both with raw fish!!!       However, I broke my promise when we dine at Rai Rai Ken. Mikay ordered a plate of Sashimi. We were actually having a hard time to chose what fish to eat since none f us ever ate Sashimis before. We end up chosing Salmon Sashimi though. I took the first bite and I was very surprised that it taste absolutely nothing. I couldn't taste anything fish-like while eating it. I felt like I was eating flavorless jelly! that was also because the fish was very soft.  I don't know if I'll eat sashimi again but I'm curious about how does the Tuna sashimi taste like :p

California Maki

Batchoy Ramen

Yummy!!! This is what we've been craving about! I was very happy that Rai Rai Ken's Ramen didn't disappoint us :) Might as well try other Ramen flavors soon.

Pork Tonkatsu

My favorite!!!!! It was served with cabbage and sauce (na hindi ko alam kung ano). It's very yummy!!! and it's healthier too compared to the usual fried pork since the pork they served didn't have any fats.

Me, Shiela and Mikay

BUY: Eye Brow Pencil from Daiso Japan

If you have visited Daiso stores, you've probably check their cosmetic products. I've visited the newly opened Daiso store in Ayala Mall (Cebu) for a number of times already and my visits made me curious about their cosmetic products.

To feed my curiosity, I bought one. It's an eye brow liner pencil. (See photo below)  I do not know the brand of it 'cause I can't understand Japanese characters, but of course I know it's an eye brow liner.duhh nasa packaging 

Anyway, I bought it cause I need a new eye brow liner and because it's packaging is so cute haha. It's in baby pink! My sister even thought I got it from Etude House. I chose the one with the natural brown color and indeed, it was literally natural brown.

The color was so subtle though that you have to apply it more than once. There isn't something extraordinary about it but I love how it has a brush and how the lead is retractable. The brush and the lead was placed in both sides of the pencil and I love the fact that it has caps on it, making it very hygienic. I love this product! but I can't promise if I'll re-purchase this again.











TRY: The 1975

My IG has been clogged by things related about The 1975. I didn't know by then that 1975 is a band but I already had an idea. I read a lot of posts about them particularly from young teenage girls. I thought this band produces One Direction-ish kind of music, so I thought I might as well check it out to pass my own verdict.

I listened to 'Falling For You' and some other songs released by the band. Somehow I didn't fell in love with any of them lol, but I have to admit some lyrics from their songs are quite lovely.

Their songs are okay for me though some people claim they suck. So NO, The 1975 didn't change me. I'm not a fan but I have to say they look pretty cool B) haha Nice try boys!

Here's Falling For You below:

The Camotes Islands are a group of islands in the Camotes Sea, Philippines. The island group is located east of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. It is 34 nautical miles from Cebu City and part of the province of Cebu. (wikipedia.com)

Some view from Santiago Beach Resort Santiago Beach Resort is for me the best resort in the island. The resort have so many stairs. Great for morning hiking!

Low tide at Aikawa Beach Resort

Look someone drowned. lol It's because he jumped directly at the waves. So funny 'cause his friends took a group selfie with him after the life guard saved him. True friends!!! ahhaa

 One of the his friends had an awesome tattoo. Just gotta took a picture of it before he notice hahaha.

The resort had awesome jetskis and swimming pools. I just can't remember the name of the resort :( sorry!

      Having read that Camotes Islands was hailed as the last horizon and the poet's lost heaven, the place made me very curious that it became one of my dream travel destination. After almost a year of saving and serious thought, I pursued one of my life's dreams. To go there alone! haha. Everybody in the house thinks I'm on drugs or lying when I told them I'm going to Camotes alone.
     I'd be a hypocrite to deny that the idea of travelling alone doesn't scare me at all, but I just can't stop the wanderlust within me. I was thirsty of the clear waters and aching to step on the white sands of the islands so I know I need to go there (alone or not).
      My travel plan was half-baked as I do not plan it thoroughly. It's hard to find a comprehensive article online about going there (most articles published were old and updated). I didn't have the chance to talk to someone who has been in the island too. Nevertheless, I still went there.
     Of course, I took so many photographs that I can't possibly compile them in a post.  The photographs above are pictures of beautiful beaches from the different resorts I visited. I'll post another set of photos soon from the different activities I did in the island and about the locals. Below is an updated 'How To Get There' notes and tips I wrote based on my experience.
       I hope this post will help you if you have plans in travelling to Camotes. And of course, I hope you enjoy :) If you have been to Camotes, tell me, have you seen a little piece of heaven? 


 Snapshots inside the ferry boat. 'Wag mag expect ng bonggang barko! The boat is small and it's hard to find a good seat if you'll arrive late. If you have seasickness, don't worry, the boat attendants will provide free plastic bag (for your vomit of course!lol)



How To Get There (notes/tips*):
(Based from my personal experience)

• Take a boat from Danao Port going to Camotes.  - How to get to Danao Port? Take a V-hire from SM City Cebu going to Danao. Just tell the driver to take you to the terminal. (*V-hires do not go directly to the port. You'll know you're in the terminal  once you see Gaisano Danao. From the terminal, you can either walk your way to the port or ride in a pedicab. 

* V-hire Fare: 50php; Pedicab fare: 10php

• Once you get to Danao Port, buy a boat ticket going to Camotes. From my own experience, ONLY Jomalia Shipping Corporation operates a boat ride going to Camotes. One boat at a time. 

* When buying a boat ticket be VERY EARLY as tickets sold out very early especially during peak seasons. (I arrived at the port at 8:45AM but when I got there, boat tickets from 9:00AM to 2PM were already sold out. Good news is that there are some "under the table" tickets for sale. Some guys will approach you for a ticket of your desired schedule but those tickets are sold twice as much as the original price. They usually sell the ticket from 300-350php. To avoid that kind of problem, just be very early. Jomalia Shipping does not sell tickets in advance and doesn't give any priority numbers.)

• All boats from Danao Port docks in Consuelo. The ferry ride going to Camotes will take about approximately 2 hours.
• Once you get in Camotes, a lot of motorcycle drivers awaits you. Depending on where you will be going, but in my case I paid 100php going to Himensulan.
• If you already booked for a resort, you don't have to worry then because their V-hires will take you to their resort.

* A tour all over the island via motorcycle costs 600php (if you're alone like me but of course, cost may vary)

It's been quite long since I received a blog award and post about it. I've been nominated for many times already but still being tag by another blogger never fail to put a smile on my face :)
I'd like to thank the ever dashing Gen of Genzel Kisses for giving my another Sunshine Blogger Award again. Thank you Gen! You're always amazing ;) Read Gen's post here to read her awesome answers <3

The Rules:
1.  Post a picture of the Sunshine Blogger Award (I made my own version like Gen. haha feel ko lang mag edit ng photo lol)
2.  Post 11 random facts about yourself
3.  Answer 11 questions from the nominating blogger
4.  Link back to the blogger who nominated you
5.  Nominate 11 wonderful bloggers, that you feel bring sunshine to the blogging world. (Be sure to notify them)
6.  Write 11 questions for your nominated bloggers

Gen's Questions for me (with my answers of course):

1. Have you ever heard a wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
2. Adobe or Adobo?
3. Wine or Rewind?
4. Rain or Sunshine?
5. Korean or Japanese?
6. Hollywood or Bollywood?
7. Blogging or Jogging?
8. Tic Tac or Tic Toc?
9. Accessories or make up?
10. TV or TB?
11. Book or Notebook?

     A lot of first time experiences happened to me this year. Or let us say I've been braver to try new things this year. I am always an over thinker and as much as I hate to admit it, I am a pessimist. I do not know exactly why, but I always tend to stay inside my comfort zone.
     Since the start of 2014, I've been trying to change some of my perspective. I got this new idea to push myself to the limit and try different things. I encouraged myself to join various competitions that will hone my skill and recognize my talent as an artist. #chos! I am very happy that I won most of them. I trained my mind to think that it's okay not to win but I gotta try. I need to try.
     A lot of good things happened to me this year and I'd like to believe that these things are not because of luck but blessings from above.  Below are some of the blessings I received this year. My main purpose for listing them down is not to brag but to share to you my happiness and to remind you my dear readers that it always pay to take courage in everything. Who knows, that little courageous act of yours might take you to where you belong. Sometimes we need to get lost to find meaning in our very existence.We may not make the right decisions at all times but everything that happens in our life keeps us going. Wait,why do I sound so inspiring here? labo.