PHILIPPINE TOUR: THE BEST OF THE FIRST

Being here honestly does have its brighter side! I mean, I'M IN VACATION! There were so many things that I've done here that I haven't done at all back at the states. Each day was a new day, a a new experience that I can now add to my list of life experiences. On the second day here in the Philippines, we explored the city of Iloilo. Our first main spot was a place where lunch was served! We went to this private resort called Punta Villa where there was a large open dining room and swimming pools for the little kiddlets!





I even got to meet some of my first cousins for the first time! Theses cousins come from my moms side. Its her brother's (Tito Boy) children, Eric, Patricia, and LA! Umm Patricia was super throughout the whole time we were in Iloilo and Bacolod for she was like an older sister (ate). LA's the rebel! hahah naw shes cool. She just has the hopes and dreams of living the actual LA life back at home. We didn't get to hang out that much because she had to go back to school in Bacolod. Eric is the funny dude! He has 2 beautiful children of his own and he honestly made this trip a lot more interesting from a dudes point of view. Since he's about the same age as my older brother, he totally rocked the older brother role. Here's thier introduction picture along with my bro.

The Cabasac Cousins

Eric wasn't in this picture for sum reason but these were the girls (ba-ba-eh)more close up. lolz.

The next day, we headed to my Tito's house that he owns in the Savannah Villa sub-division. I seriously didnt even know what a sub-division was until we got there. Seriously! Everyone in the party kept saying that word to the point where it became a pet peeve. Anyway, the community was no LA community, but it was pretty nice for what it was. Here's us, the fam, and the Father that helped to bless this dear home..

The Family in the Savannah Villas

I even got to ride on the ever-so-popular JEEPNEY! It was quite an experience. At first I was afraid to be in there, because I don't know how they would manage sanitizing thier seats. But once again, this is a vacation and I'm going all out. I love how it sort of felt like a safari expedition!

Posing with the Jeepney

I like it better in the back!

After our "safari expedition" we headed to have lunch. Getting to our destination was an adventure because our driver (which we paid to have him drive us the entire day) took some shortcut. It was bumpy, wet, and muddy. This was the part where we drove through some community and the people who lives there have it rough. Anyway we ate lunch at another resort in Iloilo. I totally forgot the name of it thought. Crap! Anyway..once again it was nice. We were served buffet style and there was even a pool with a water slide. Sweet deal.

All the cousins and second cousins after lunch

Dont look at me, look at the waterslide!

Aights, thats as far as I'll go in my vacation! I think that was 3 days worth of exciting places and pictures. I'll add more when I get the time, but as for now, i should knock out the lights. It's not raining that much outside anymore! Yaya!

So update with where I am: 3rd day in Rosario, La Union. Tomorrow were heading to Baguio. We'll see whats up.

LIVE IT!

The Filipino-American Truth

Having the experience to explore the Philippines for the very first time in my life has been like a Great Awakening. It has finally been brought to my attention that there are so many differences between this country and those of the western culture. Everyday, when were driving through the city and the barrios, I observe the building structures of where these locals live. Some people have huge well-designed houses, while others rely on plastic and metal frames for their domestic protection and shelter. This has definitely impacted my perception of thier way of living. I feel so helpless when seeing the children bath along a waterpump, or a 2 year old girl walking around the streets barefooted. This experience helped me to realize that life and it's many features and amenities should not be taken for granted. One of the main concerns are our homes, food, and clothes. I have taken these things for granted my entire life, and being here for the first week already live through how difficult it is just to have clean underwear! Furthermore, as I continue to explore Bagiou City tomorrow, I will hopefully come across something I can add on to my Philippine Tour.

Above Photo: Iloilo, PH - Two schoolboys from Collegio De S. Corazon De Jesus overlooking the ocean during thier lunch break.

Greetings from THE PHILIPPINES!

Greetings Ya'll! It's been a little more than a week since I got here, and boy, am I having fun!! I've experienced different things here, and I can now say that the Philippines isn't that bad of a place! Although we can discuss some sanitary issues later, I rather go with what was a plus!

First off..Right now I'm in my father's province in Rosario, La Union. I just got here lastnight, and the right was super scary cuz of all the Rain and heavy thunderstorms. (nothing like that from LA). I spent the past week in Iloilo (my mom's hometown) and at Bacolod. Both islands were nice in its own unique way, but it did take a while for me to adapt to everything.

I'm still overwhelmed by how cheap everything is here.. I just finished getting my second Swedish full body massage this week. The first one was at Bacolod and the second was here in my dad's place where they came for our service! Totally rocked! The shopping was even more genious! I bought so many cute stuff already that I know I cant wait to ROCK in LA! I soooo wish Jaybe was here with me cuz I know how we both get when it comes to shopping!

There are times when I do feel like I was at home..especially in the arms of Jaybe. But Im just glad that he's having fun with his freedom! lolz. We talk once a day for a max of 2 minutes, cuz the SMART card is just never enough! and plus, I'm sharing the minutes with my lil bro too.

But yeah..I'll update more as time flows. Tomorrow were gonna be heading to sum resort for some leisure and free dippin in the pools! I'll be heading to Manila next wedenday, so if any of you will be there...look out for me at the SMs and the Mall of Asia!!

Oh yeah..I'm heading to Hong Kong and Malaysia too! So keep it close!

ONe more thing...CONGRATS to my JAYBE for being nominated for the GSPOT BLOG AWARD for the month of JULY! Check him out at JAYBIO.BLOGSPOT.COM

Live it. Love it. Rock it!

philippines

Hi guys... this is jaybe! Tactology is currently on vacation in the wonderful islands of the Philippines. As of right now, he's somewhere in the region of Visayas. On behalf of my boyfriend, we apologize for him not being able to blog before he left. But I am sure that he will be blogging soon about his experiences in the Philippines, it's his first time being there, so I am sure it would all be great stories.

I am missing him terribly.

Stay tuned for more updated throughout the week.

I also blogged about the day before he left in my own page - jaybio - check it out.

Thanks again, and write to you soon.

-jaybio