A Visit in the Philippine Taoist Temple

picture with the lion statue? not sure if it is statue

We arrived at Cebu a day before the training, so we were given an opportunity to tour and travel around the city. Marife and I, together with her cousins, decided to visit the Taoist temple.

We went to the Taoist temple by a combination of jeepney and motorcycle ride and a walk. First, we ride a jeepney from Fuente Osmena. Then, we had a motorcycle ride until at the gate of a subsidivision. From it, we walked around 500 meters around from the entrance to the entrance of the Taoist temple.

As we entered there, we still need to walk through the stairs which I think has more or less 100 steps. It’s afternoon when we went there, so we really felt the hotness of the day. However, the view of Cebu City from the top worth the tiring walks.  We took some pictures at different statues in the temple.

view from taoist temple with marife and her aunt

picture with the dragon statue

resting, resting, resting

and some more pictures

picture with the taoist temple

Unfortunately, we were not given the chance to take a picture inside the temple. So what we did, Marife and I entered the temple and tried to do what Taoist did inside their temple.  We lit the incense and tried to ask questions using their wood stones. It’s fun on my part since I got a yes answer on the first try while Marife got a negative answer. This means, I can still ask for more, so I tried another question and sadly the stones answered me no.

After the visit, we went back to the hotel since we found ourselves tired at that day. Maybe because we still need to walk from temple until the entrance of the subdivision before we get a ride. 

Dear You...

Dear You,

I know that I cannot tell you anymore any of these. So, Instead of trying to keep it with myself, I'd rather write it here. You know what....

I wanna be friends with you, I wanna know how are you but it hurts me whenever I see you with other woman.

I wanna hate you, like not talk to you for the rest of my life. But I don't want hatred to rule my life.

I wanna love you, like kiss and hug you. But I don't want to feel rejection because I know that you don't want me that way anymore.

I wanna forget you. Forget to the level I won't remember your name anymore. But I cannot teach my heart nor mind to do that. Unless I will let myself suffer from amnesia which I don't want to.Because If I will, I will also erase my precious memories with you which I don't want to do. 

Now, tell me what should I do with all of my feelings for you? Because I am like a crazy young woman who still loves you despite everything. 

I really hope that through writing these, I might be able to cope up with my life and really move on with it even if you're not with me anymore. 

                                                                                                          Love,
                                                                                                          Me

Coaster Ride and Sky Walk at Cebu City

Are you afraid of heights? Some people do and maybe Sir Willi is afraid since he didn't join us in the sky walk experience in Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu City last night. He just stayed outside and wait for us while we do our first coaster ride and sky walk at the 38th and 37th floor of the said hotel.As for me, I am somehow fear the heights but because I want to experience this famous adventure here in Cebu, I decided to try. At first, I am really nervous since some people told me that it's scary. So, before I try the coaster ride, I texted my loved ones that I love them, in case that I won't be alive after the ride.

The coaster ride is located in the the 38th floor of the hotel. You will ride a cab and it will tilt around 55 degrees for four seconds as it will move at the edge of the building. After four seconds, the control on tilting is yours. In our case, it was Marife who controls the tilt since I am so afraid to touch anything that I might do something clumsy that will lead us to a fall. I was nervous at first but when I realized that the coaster's speed is very low, I became calm that I raised my hands many times. However, my hands is raised conservatively in the picture since I'm afraid that Marife won't be seen in the camera. But still, I got my hands raised here and somehow I am proud to do that. I had a fun experience riding this, and so Marife. 

The second adventure is said to be the sky walk experience which is located at the 37th floor of the building. This time, we are required to wear a jumpsuit and shoes. Since we didn't bring shoes, we bought socks worth twenty pesos and borrowed the shoes there. 

We tour the edge of the building for about 10 to 15 minutes while walking, our tour guide informs us so much about Cebu. From the top, we will see amazing views that you won't appreciate if you're at the ground. Look at how beautiful the view here. You will see the capitol of Cebu from here as well as the famous Fuente Osmena that shapes like a guitar. Is it just a coincidence that guitars are famous here in Cebu and this view really looks like a guitar?  Also, since our tour guide is very supportive, we are asked to sit down at the edge and this is very scary. I mean, once you slip here, it is only the harness that will support you and I'm afraid that it might not support me that very well. 

Also, this is the picture where we are given an opportunity to only step one foot at the edge while the other hangs above the sky. This time, I had a confidence to do this unlike sitting at the edge. Maybe because one of my hands is in the harness which assured me that I won't let go of it if ever I will slip. 

By the way, cameras and phones are not allowed in the coaster ride and sky walk. So , we only took some pictures with Sir Willi at the entrance. 

And before I forget, certificates of survival are also given to us. We are also given free shirts as a souvenir. Thanks to the operations manager at the reception area for that shirt since the shirt is not given to everyone. And lastly, the printing of pictures there is worth Php 230.00 each and the two rides plus the entrance costs Php 750.00. So, if you want to have a picture at the two rides, you need to prepare atleast Php 1,250.00.

I hope you'll try this sky walk experience once you visit Cebu since it is indeed a wonderful and rare adventure in this urban city. So, for those who are afraid of heights, conquer your fear by trying this one.

Empty Me, And Then Fill Me Up....

I desire you to reign over my life. If there are things that I am living and isn’t yours, then I am asking you to take it out from me. I don’t want a life that is apart from you anymore, I don’t want anything that is not yours. For every time I try to compromise and suit my own desire to yours, I just end up breaking your heart by breaking mine.  

So this is my desire today, Empty me and then fill me up. Remove from me everything that is not Yours and fill me up with only Yours.

Fill my cup until it overflows. 

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The Mark

Sometimes, I think of how I managed my relationships. And I begin to remember you again.  I don’t know why but sometimes I just think that maybe you’re the only person who have left a mark in my heart; a mark that until now can’t be obliterate in my life because  this mark speaks of both love and pain.

My Lovely Memories With You

The moment I saw your face that night; I know that you will play a major part of my life. And It has been confirmed when you have spoken to me the very first time.

The time you have called me for the first time; hearing your angelic voice excites me.

I consider our meetings in the bookstore a beautiful part of our story.

The dinner dates every weekend.

The first gift you have given me.

The splendid fireworks display that we both watched.

The first time you’ve sing to me a song that my heart starts to beat faster than ever.

Your mesmerizing eyes every time you look at me.

The e-flowers you have given me over a social network.

Our jogging adventure when you hold my hand afterwards.

The songs you have dedicated to me.

The way you love me everyday even we’re miles apart.

All my moments with you is so beautiful that I cannot write everything here.

My Painful Memory with You.

The day you finally say good bye.

Even if we have petty quarrels sometimes, I didn’t consider it a pain for I know it is part of a relationship. Yes, we have differences and it is a lot, but I never thought to be a hindrance to us. But you have given up so easily when you have finally said goodbye. And that action has given me an excruciating pain that leaves a painful mark in my life. A mark that will always remind how great and how wonderful it is to have you even just for a while. 

It would be hard for me because every time I see that mark, I will not only remember the lovely memories but also the painful one. But still, I will be glad that you have left it in my heart for I never regret the day I decide to fall in love with you. 

Cosplay @ 41

It's August 31 again and everyone at SOCOTECO I is busy preparing for its 41st Foundation Anniversary. Lats year's celebration is a full blast dance number from all employees in every department, our General Manager, as well as the board of directors is not excluded in the said show. Everyone dances like a pro as we hire dance instructors to make the show splendid. 

Office of the General Manager in their costumes

This year's celebration is indeed different from last year. The idea is some sort of a costume party or shall we say it "Cosplay @ 41". Each department has a theme where we are given at least a 5 to 7 minute presentation. It's up to us if we act, dance or sing or combination of it. 

THE PREPARATION:

It seems to be a Christmas season the days before the event since everyone is busy buying their costumes and props.  Since our theme is movie, we all choose the Pirates of the Carribean, we went to almost all ukay ukay stores in order to buy our pirate costumes. Luckily, I got a corset and boots that suites me perfectly. 

As for the presentation, we have decided to do a combination of act and dance. Elna made our story line and we have just edited it in order to make it lively by putting up songs in it. The day before the event, we have decided to dub it so that our audience will be able to understand the story. Ryan and I edited our recorded voice in a way it's not longer than 7 minutes. And just by lunch time, we had just finished it. We had our first practice late afternoon until around 9 pm in the evening.

from left to right: Jefferson, Imang, Shobe, Jr

We didn't aim the first place since we know that some of the department had their practice a week before the event. Also, other departments have prepared their props well that the group of Flintstones made a replica of Fred's car and a mountain where a real smoke is coming out from it. So, before the contest, our minds are settled for the consolation prize.

The PRESENTATION:

Kuya Dodong as Jack Sparrow and his friends

The presentation is little bit funny for some of us are already drunk as they went to the stage. As for me, I am so tense before the performance for I might not act well on the lines that have been given to me. But as our “last practice”(as we call our presentation) began, every nervousness that I had has been drifted away.

Kuya Dodong (Jack Sparrow) and me as Elizabeth Swann

Elna as Tia Dalma

The beautiful pirate dancers

Elna (Tia Dalma), Me, and Lala

Sir Albin as Sao Feng and Sir Alvin as Davy Jones

After our presentation, there was a relief inside me that I am at ease with everything. It’s because I know that we did our best. We’ve been so comfortable watching every presentation until down to the last performer. While we are watching, our pride revealed when we had some thoughts that we might make it on top three at the very least.

Before the awarding of winners, I’ve managed to get a picture with the people whom I think has the best costume. Unfortunately, some of them already changed their dress after their presentation.

With flintstones (from left to right: Sir rambo, shean, Sir Jun)

From left to right: jr, me, rudy as joker, jh

with Sir Edsel as Gaara

with ben as the hulk

with Sir Ian

with Matet

with Sir Ruben as Naruto

Our one day practice paid off during the awarding of winners when we’ve heard the judge announcing the pirates as the champion during the presentation.

OGM

THE PARTY

Since we are already in the party area, some of us stayed and enjoyed the night. We’ve party until the wee hours in the morning.

with some of our management staffs

From left to right: Sir willy, jan, jh, eproi, mam juvy, sir doods, sir mike

from left to right: Shane, Jh, me and Mam Juvy

with ISD