Tips in going to Puerto Galera

The SNC went on another trip that we wish everybod could join but at the end there are only 6 members who went on with the plan. Here is my share for our trip in Puerto Galera the rest of the story about our trip will be given by the other members.

If you are planning to go to Puerto Galera here is some tips we could share to you guys.

Transportation expenses:
Bus from Alabang to Batangas Pier (V.V) - P99 for ordinary and P120.50 for Aircon
Ferry from Batangas Pier to White Sand, Puerto Galera (V.V) - P150
Ferry for snorkling - P1,200 (6 persons) good for 2-3 hours
Banana Boat - (Sorry i forgot this one hehehe!)

House to stay:
We went to Mendelukes wherein we get a room with two beds and one additional beddings for the amount P2,200 which is good for 6 people. We also learned that during summer which starts at April and will end on May that room cost P6,000 for an overnight stay. Well you can also check other cottages but its better if you have contact before you go there so you wouldn't have a hard time looking for one once you get there.

Food and drinks:
Its better if you bring your own water because a liter of mineral water costs P30-P40. There are a lot of restaurants where you can dine out food ranges from P90-P260. There is also a Talipapa which is a walking distance where you can buy fresh seafoods and fresh vegetables if you chose to cook your own food.

Gimik Place:
Almost the whole stretch of the Beach had their own gimik after the sun goes down so its all up to you what crowd you want to join.

Well i'll try to update this one again but for the meantime this are what I can share to you guys. Next stop.... hehehe! We are still planning for it but don't you worry we will update you guys!!!

%GEN%

Puerto Galera ~ February 25-26, 2006

~ moniQue

Hike, Climb & Dive...

... We are off to Puerto Galera, peeps!

Peace, braddahs!!! ;)

~ moniQue

Last Minute Reminders

Demz, paki-edit na lang kung may kulang pa, please?

• Don't forget to put your stuff ~ especially the electronic gadgets like cellphones, cameras and chargers ~ in garbage bags or ziplocs or whatever plastic bag you may find, especially if your bags are not waterproof.
• Try not to bring too much valuables like jewelry. Kung talagang di kayo sanay na wala, be sure to have a safe place for it in your bags for when we leave the cottage/inn.
• Double-check the cash!
• Medication for those like me... heeheehee. Wag kalilimutan.
• Don't forget also yung cup noodles, canned goods and other provisions. Refer to Demz' post before this.
• Time is material here, lalo na sa departure... Kaya please, be on time, mga pare!
• Ja and Demz, yung mga boteng paglalagyan natin ng sand...! :D

Yun lang po. Bow.

Huweeee... Hike, Climb & Dive na! :)

~ moniQue

Minutes of the Meeting

GEN this is for you and Jigs. Kaw na po bahala mag-inform sa kanya.

►Mahal ang groceries dun like mga junk foods, cup noodles, de lata and the likes. kaya napagkasunduan namin na magdadala na tayo dun ng pagkain. Kanya-kanyang dala na lang po. basta ang importante ay ang sumusunod:

1. cup noodles - at least 2 each (pero kung gusto nyo ng more than two, ok lang din. nasa sa inyo na yun)
2. Canned goods tulad ng tuna, sausage, meatloaf, maling, spam (kung galante kayo. hehehe) - again you choose. basta at least 2 each.
3. instant coffee, chocolate drink, milk or tea.
   
4. Softdrinks or juice - you choose.
5. Mineral water - or dun na tayo bibili? sabagay medyo mabigat dalhin yun.
6. chichirya or junk foods. pampulutan and/or snack. magdadala ako ng Boy Bawang. hehehe. sana di ko makalimutan.
   
7. candies, sweets or chocolate kung trip nyo. niQ dala ka pochi. sarap pala yun eh. :D
8. alak - again kung trip nyo. magbabaon na lang ata ako ng beer... hmmm.
9. plastic cups (sasagutin na daw ni Jayr), paper plates and plastic spoons and forks (baka ako na sumagot nito kasi marami ata kaming stock dito sa bahay)
10. swiss knife (sasagutin na daw ni Janice yun) at iba pang cooking utensils like sandok. maski yung maliit lang. sino makakapagdala nun?
    

►Friday night magkakasama na tayo. 10pm ang plano na magkikita kita. ittry ni Jayr na magsundo that night kaya sina Gen, Ja, at niQ sa McDonalds ipipick-up. si Jigs sa United. pag di makasundo si Jayr, tulad ng nasabi na namin, si Gen ang susundo sa mga girls. wala ng atrasan ha. :)

►Departure natin is 3am. so dapat nasa Alabang na tayo nun. Tignan na lang natin dun kung bus or van ang sasakyan natin. hindi kaya tayo lugi kung van? six lang tayo eh.

►About the place to stay, well pagdating dun maghahanap muna tayo ng cottage. pag wala tayong makita na maganda or yung magugustuhan natin, Mendelluke suites na tayo.

►It is important na nakalagay sa plastic yung mga gamit at yung mga sensitive gadgets like camera, cellphone, mp3 player, etc kasi yung sasakyan natin na boat, open yung sides nya (tama ba niQ?) kaya may tendency na mabasa tayo or yung mga gamit natin.

►Before lunchtime, andun na tayo. pagdating dun mamimili tayo ng iluluto natin for lunch since magppicnic tayo sa beach dba? that is, kung pwede tayo magluto. basta tignan na lang natin dun. yung rice, dun na lang tayo bumili at yung luto na sana. walang maganda or sosyal na resto dun ha. ordinary lang yung mga kainan dun.

►Gen and Jigs kayo bahala sa pagluluto. sarapan nyo luto nyo. matagal na namin plan na magfood trip dun kaya dapat masarap ang pagkain.:p seafoods ha. yum yum.

anything else i forgot?☼

•dEmz•

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

Hi friends! bakit parang biglang nawalan ng buhay ang blogsite natin? asan na yung excitement na pinapakita nyo the past few weeks?! hay naku kayo talaga.... well, kung ako sa inyo, hindi na ako malulungkot kasi..... MAKAKASAMA NA AKO SA GALERA!!!!!!!! weeee. na-fix na yung schedule ng exam namin on the 24th, 3-5pm. yun nga lang di na tayo makakapag-long weekend dun as what i have orginally suggested to Monique. pero ok lang at least makakasama na ako. yehey!!!!! ang saya-saya ko. sobra. kayo ba masaya din?! ows?! nyahahaha. THANK YOU sa mga kasama kong nagdasal na sana maayos yung schedule ng exam namin. isa lang ibig sabihin nito... TULOY ANG LIGAYA!!!! tara, let's pack our things na... ;)

PUERTO GALERA HERE WE COME!!!

•dEmz•

OPLAN GALERA: Sweet Nothings

►Just saw Gen's map and from it, i would presume that our docking point would be at Baletero Beach port since yun ang pinakamalapit sa white beach. and from there, kung kayang lakarin, lalakarin nlang natin papuntang resort, kung saan man tayo mag-sstay.

►I stand corrected. Tamaraw beach resort is beside Aninuan beach and not White Sand beach as what i have written earlier. based ulit dun sa map ni Gen, mahaba pala yung stretch ng white beach and yung dalawang resorts na nabanggit ko, sakop sya ng Talipanan at Aninuan beach.the difference, i dont know. but i suppose Mendelluke is somewhere in between Brgys. Minolo and San Isidro or Brgys. San Isidro and Aninuan - within the White Beach area. i suggest na within the area of Mendelluke nlang tayo maghanap ng cottage para kung di natin magustuhan, di na tayo mahirapan pang pumunta/bumalik dun sa inn.

►And just as what Gen said, Tamaraw Falls is on the other end of the island. mukhang ubusan ng lakas ang mangyayari kung dun mag-hi-hiking. meron din naman malapit na falls dun sa area ng white beach, Tamaraw at Aninuan Falls. pero kung trip nyo talaga ng adventure, cge Tamaraw Falls tayo. basta pag sumama si Monique, sasama din ako.:p Niq, lam ko eto na naman reaction mo: "ako na naman?!" hahaha. joke joke joke.

►Niq since ikaw ang mas may idea sa pupuntahan natin, kung may mali or kung nagmumukha akong smartass sa mga pinagsasabi ko, please please feel free to correct me... ;)

►Sana di pa kayo nakukulitan sa kin kasi meron pa akong ipopost ulit mamaya or bukas pag sinipag ako. di naman masyadong obvious na excited ako no? harharhar.☼

•dEmz•

OPLAN GALERA: Where to Stay?

►I talked to Monique and Ja the other day and we talked about our plans the first minute we step into the sands of Puerto Galera. we're planning of having a picnic at the beach. syempre pag may picnic, may ihaw-ihaw. hmmm. ano kaya masarap ihawin? malaking fish preferably tilapia, and then squid... gusto ko rin ng crab at prawns... tapos yung clam na sinigang, yung parang napanood ko kahapon... tapos fruits... yummy. im sure naman sina Gen at Jigs na bahala dun. wala ng dapat pang pagtalunan. kahit kami na mamili ng iluluto basta kayo ang magluluto. harharhar. patak-patak na lang kahit tig-100 bucks each. basta isa lang yun sa mga plans namin. yung iba di na namin irereveal. :p

►May nakita nga pala akong pic ng cottage sa Puerto Galera. sabi ni Monique, ganito daw yung tipo ng mga cottages dun. im posting it para magka-idea kayo. this particular cottage has no aircon ha. and it has 2 beds daw.

►Napag-usapan din namin na hindi na muna natin icconfirm yung reservation sa Mendelluke. pagdating na lang dun para makapag-hanap pa muna tayo ng cottage. nakaka-engganyo kasi tignan. my veranda saka may privacy tayo pag nag-iinuman na. yung tipong walang magagalit pag maingay tayo. ganda pa pang-picture taking at mukhang masarap mag-ihaw sa tapat nyan. palagay nyo? talagang mapilit ako no? sabi naman dun sa forum na nabasa ko pwede naman daw magluto dun. magrequest na lang tayo ng gamit sa may-ari kung meron. kung di naman natin magustuhan yung mga cottages, like maliit yung mga bed or di sila magbibigay ng extra bed or kung walang aircon, pwede pa rin natin iconfirm yung reservation sa Mendelluke. kung dun tayo mag-stay, pwede pa rin tayo makapag-ihaw kung yun ang gusto nyo, o ako lang may gusto? hehehe. meron naman daw narerentahan na ihawan sabi ni Monique.

►My nabasa din akong forum about where to stay in Puerto Galera. meron silang nirerecommend na resort, yung Tamaraw beach. it is just beside White Sand Beach Resort. white beach din yun pero mas finer daw ang sand, mas tahimik at mas may privacy. kasi nasa white beach daw yung mga parties at night. kaya kung matutulog kayo, di rin kayo makakatulog. and kung magiinom tayo, syempre mas maganda kung tayo-tayo lang. takaw away pa kung sakali. kung sakali lang naman. lam ko naman di tayo pala-away. pero ung ibang tao, syempre di natin masasabi especially kung may mga kasama kayong magagandang babae tulad (ehem) namin. :) anyway, batu-bato lang naman daw ang nagddivide sa kanila as in kapitbahay lang, so malapit pa rin tayo sa gimikan. meron pa sila sinasabi, yung Aninuan beach. maganda din daw dun. basta white beach lahat yun. yung pangalan lang ng resort ang magkakaiba. tama ba sinasabi ko? anyway, nasa sa inyo pa rin naman ang decision kung saan tayo magsstay. tignan na lang natin pagdating dun. im sure naman marami tayong choices kasi off peak pa. in my case, wala talaga akong solid idea about the place kaya di pa rin ako makapag-decide or makapagsabi kung saan maganda mag-stay.

►Hay naku excited na talaga ako. i-pack ko na kaya gamit ko?☼

•dEmz•

Check Itenerary again

I went home this morning and had this feeling of excitement knowing that in few more days we will be going to Galera. 9 more days left as of today right? I went to check again the map where we will be staying and looking at our itenerary about the next day trip i found out that White Beach and Tamaraw falls are both on opposite side of the island. The nearest falls near White Beach would be Aninuan and Talipanan Falls. Will it take us a long time to get to Tamaraw falls from the current location where we will stay? I might be wrong since i'm just basing it on a bigger map. Hehehe! Just wondering. :P

%GEN%

OPLAN GALERA: Travel Checklist

This might be of help to you in packing your bags and in shopping for your needs na rin. anyway, kung may nakalimutan ako, sabihin nyo lang.

1. Shorts. at least 2 - 3 pairs (or pieces?). bahala na kayo sa grammar. basta in my case, i'll bring 3 para sure.
2. Tank tops. at least 2 pieces.
   
3. T-shirt and/or sleeveless and kung ano man yung gagamitin nyong pampatong sa swimsuit, kung yun ang plan nyo. para sa girls lang yung last part ha.
   
4. Bathing suit for the girls and swimming trunks or swimming shorts for the boys. pwede na isa pero pwede rin dalawa.
5. Jacket. magagamit sa byahe at sa beach at night kung malamig.
6. Underwear. bahala na kayo kung ilang pairs ang dadalhin nyo.
7. Pajamas. optional na ito sa inyo.
8. Towel. in my case, i'll bring one big and 2 small ones.
9. Flip flops para sa beach. Hiking/rubber shoes para sa hiking sa Tamaraw falls kung mag-hhike kayo. pero sabi ni Monique, pwede na daw kahit naka-tsinelas lang.
   
10. Shades/Sunglasses. protection ng ating mga mata against the sun.
11. Clothes na pang-uwi nyo.
    
12. Sunblock lotion. Coppertone, Nivea, Hawaiian Tropic or kung ano mang brand ang preferred nyo. ok na yung SPF20 pero mas maganda kung mas mataas like yung kay Monique, SPF50. kung di nyo alam, pag di kayo naglagay ng sunblock, especially at our age, my tendency na magkaroon ng dark spots yung skin natin and/or wrinkles yung mukha natin. in other words, maagang tatanda. gusto nyo ba yun? taray. :p
13. Lip balm para sa lips. preferably yung may sunblock. syempre kailangan din ng lips natin ng protection from the sun.
    
14. Sunblock para sa face like Godiva, Eskinol, Pond's or kung ano mang brand ang ginagamit nyo. or unless yung sunblock lotion nyo eh pwede rin sa mukha. for the same purpose dun sa sinabi ko kanina. kaya girls, naku dont leave the house ng hindi naglalagay ng sunblock.
15. Sun spray kung maarte talaga kayo. Nivea, Shiseido bahala kayo.
    
16. Moisturizer. ilalagay nyo yan sa mukha nyo para hindi ma-dry. nilalagay yan sa umaga before maglagay ng sunblock. pero kung my moisturizer na yung sunblock nyo, pwede na yun. tama ba pinagsasabi ko? and then nilalagay din yan sa gabi bago matulog, kung yun ang routine nyo.
    
17. TOILETRY KIT - which may contain toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, face/lose powder, cologne, alcohol/hand sanitizer, tissue, wet tissue, feminine wash, facial wash, cotton buds, baby oil, body lotion, insect repellant lotion (kung trip nyo magdala), deodorant, adhesive bandages/band-aid (just in case), make-up kung feel nyo. yung iba dyan my nabibili na nasa sachet. mas convenient kung yun dadalhin nyo for obvious reasons. ;)
    
18. Hat/Cap/Sunvisor/Bandana.
19. Sarong.
    
20. ZIPLOC. dun ilalagay ang mga gamit para di mabasa. kung wala talaga kayo nun, pwede na ordinaryong plastic bag. hehehe.
    
21. Camera. kung meron kayo. sayang ang sunset at ang sunrise kung di macapture sa camera. at syempre sa mga ganitong bakasyon, di dapat mawala ang KODAKAN. pang-friendster ba. lalo na sa mga first time. oops! pasok ako dun.
    
22. Accessories like earrings, bracelet, anklet and necklace. kung type nyo magdala.
23. MONEY. for the accomodation (tayo pa ba magbabayad?), food, transpo, pang-contribute sa pambili ng alak, at syempre ang pinaka-importante sa lahat at ang pinakafavorite ni Janice - pangSHOPPING.
    
24. MEDICATION - kay Monique, yung para sa hika nya. Eye drops or Contact lens cleaner para kina Monique, Ja at sa kung sino pa ang naka-contact lens. Bonamine para sa nahihilo. Lomotil/Diatabs/Imodium para sa sakitin ang tiyan. Paracetamol para sa may lagnat, kung meron man. Petroleum Jelly kung nappredict nyo na ma-ssun burn kayo or any medicine for that matter.
    
25. Pillow/s. kung gusto nyo lang naman at kung di kayo nakakatulog ng di kasama yung favorite pillow nyo or kung hindi kayo sanay matulog sa ibang lugar at namimiss nyo agad kama nyo and you need something that would make you feel like you're sleeping at your own bed.
    
26. at higit sa lahat..... Cup noodles ( at least 1-2 for each, depende kung anong trip nyo), Instant coffee mix para no need to buy sugar, Chocolate drink sa mga hindi nagkakape, Styrofoam cups, Plastic spoons and forks, at JUNK FOODS!!!!

May nakalimutan pa ba ako?

•dEmz•

Tentative Itinerary (+ Projected Time of Completion)

Huwaaaat??

Nagulat ako na 'di alam ni Gen na may hiking... So I tried to come up with a tentative itinerary for our weekend trip to Galera. Suggestions are welcome... Demz, help me out! :)

Friday night, February 24~

• Dapat magkakasama na tayong lahat. Pwedeng magsunduan kasi may mga bitbit di ba? O basta, to follow na details nito... Mukhang OK naman yata kina Jayr na mag-stay e. (Ang mag-object panget.)

Saturday, February 25~

• We leave around 2am. Kailangan makarating tayo sa Alabang junction ng maaga. Sakay tayo either bus or rent ng van going to Batangas City Pier.
• 6am (or earlier): Nasa Pier na tayo. Bili tickets for the 1st ferry going to White Beach.
• 7am: Ferry to White Beach.
• Before lunch: Andun na tayo. Check-in sa hotel/inn. Mendelluke Suites na tayo di ba? Masaya yun sa gabi, kwentuhan galore, heehee... Basta girls ang may preferential right sa shower ha. :P
• We have the whole afternoon to do whatever. I proposed snorkeling. Konting swim-swim (tampisaw for me and Demz). We can also explore the place.
• Kelangan nating makita yung sunset...
• Saturday night: Kung may rave parties, ayus! Kung wala, we'll hold the party ourselves! :) Inuman di ba?
• Ano, matutulog ba tayo? :D

Sunday, February 26~

• Sunday morning, I proposed a hike to Tamaraw Falls. Hindi kasi kumpleto ang 1st time visit sa Galera kapag 'di mo sinunod ang mantra nilang ito: "Hike, Climb and Dive". And it's worth it naman, promise. :)
• After lunch, shopping galore!
• 3pm: paalis na yung ferry pabalik ng Batangas City Pier. We should be back in Alabang by 6 or 7pm.

So.. yun muna. Just a general idea of what to expect on our trip. Further suggestions, please, suggest lang! Demz, tulong ha... :)

Later, gators. (Di ko naman masyado favorite 'to noh. heehee.)

~Monique~

Galera Update: Mendelluke Suites

Hello po! Just a short post for updates on the Galera trip. I got another recommendation today from my friend who's a regular Galera visitor and he gave me the number of Mendelluke Suites. It's a nice place according to him so I called up Thess, the contact person, and this is what she told me...

• Their room rates are as follows:
  ♠ For 2 people ~ P1,000 overnight
  ♠ For 4 people (suite) ~ P1,800 overnight
• Since the projected number of people who will be joining is 6 so far (Gen, Jayr, Demz, Ja, Jigs, Niq) I asked if they would allow 6 people to fit in the suite, and how much will be the additional charge. Sabi niya, plus P200 per head daw kung magdagdag ng tao, tapos maglalagay sila ng extra mattress/bed.
• The room is airconditioned, has a tv and clean bathroom (according to my friend).
• It is located at the beachfront. 30-second walk to the beach!
• The room rates do not include food. Lodging/overnight stay lang. I think that's OK since we'll be eating out naman most of the time.
• I have already asked Thess to reserve the suite for us on the weekend of February 25-26. Kung di nyo magustuhan or may type kayong iba, ipa-cancel na lang natin yung reservation.

Wow, lalo na 'kong na-excite! Ilang araw na lang, huuweee... Heehee. :)

Oh, and please scroll a little further down for WOWIE's profile. So cute!

Later gators.

~Monique~

SNC Profile of the Month: WOWIE

"There are two kinds of people in this universe. One who understands binary... and one who does not..." - Adrian E. Albano II

Adrian E. Albano II is our featured profile for the month of February. He is more popularly known as Wowie - a nickname derived from his idol Wowie de Guzman of the now defunct Universal Motion Dancers. [If you guys are not aware, he was a dancer before he became a musician]. A 26 year-old IT Administrator at OSG Ship Management Manila, Inc., he has this to say about himself: "Im hairy, barking and cute. Hehehe. Kidding aside, most of my high school friends know me as a comedian, entertainer and makulit. I'm still like that but many things have changed in my life through the years. Medyo lalo pa akong bumait ngayon." Genesis, his bestfriend of many years added, "Si Wowie nung highschool? The same Wowie ngayon maliban sa mahilig pa sa babae dati.... Isa syang kaibigan na maaasahan." During his spare time, he surfs the net, plays computer games like NBA Live 2006, and "mangbutingting ng kung ano ano at mang-hack ng mga accounts - bank accounts." Yaiks! He also writes songs and is a good guitar player, whether bass or acoustic. He listens to alternative music, more particularly secular and Christian rock. To keep himself fit, he plays badminton whenever he has a chance.

Wowie is currently a member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community and is in the active service of the Catholic Church dubbing himself as, "Banal na Aso!" He says he may not be holy, but he is striving to be one. His strong religious faith is further reflected in his outlook in life, "In every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. So, be responsible and be wise in making decisions. Before you do it, pray for it first then think it over."


QUESTION AND ANSWER PORTION:

SNC: Date of Birth.
WOWIE: August 9, 1979

SNC: What is your CAT rank/designation?
WOWIE: Major / HQ Company Commander (kainis na demote! hehehehehe!)

SNC: How long have you been a member of The Club?
WOWIE: Since when it started ba?

SNC: Person/s you're closest with?
WOWIE: Everyone! But more close with my best friend - Genesis.

SNC: What makes this group different from the others?
WOWIE: Lahat mga gwapo at magaganda. Unique identities shared into one.

SNC: Most memorable drinking session/s with the group?
WOWIE: Birthday ni Genesis.

SNC: Other experience/s with the group you will never forget?
WOWIE: Pumunta sila sa bahay namin sa Cabuyao dati.

SNC: Things you learned from being with this group?
WOWIE: Madami. Maging Bading hehehehe. To be down to earth, maging cowboy. To be yourself.

SNC: How do you see this group ten years from now?
WOWIE: One big happy family. Syempre magkakaruon na ng sari-sariling pamilya - mga anak, mga asawa... este asawa lang pala. Hehehehe. 10 years from now this group will be more stronger coz it has a good and firm foundation. Ayus!

SNC: Your message to all the members?
WOWIE: Mga tsong, alam ko na hinde ako madalas na nakakasama sa inyo dahil dito ako naka base sa manila. pero just always remember one thing, di ko kayo nakakalimutan. All of you will always be included in my prayers every night. Promise yan. Marami lang talaga akong ginagawa. Sana hinde magbago ang pagtingin nyo sakin at ang pagtitinginan natin sa isat isa. Friends For Life. If you need my help, you know my number and email, I will not promise that I can solve your problems but one thing is for sure, I will do my very best to help and to be there for you. God Bless! Grabe ang haba at ang drama. Basta, love ko kayong lahat. Hehehehehe.

SNC: You think you will win "the bet"?
WOWIE: No, I already have plans on 2008. Good Luck sa iba. Hehehehehe.☼

Technical Updates

We have a little bit of minor problems with our CBox. a lot of website encountered a big problem for the past few days about a worm virus that attacks a lot of internet websites. We are not sure if CBox was included in the list of websites that is having problem with it now. So I post this alternate shoutbox for us still to keep in touch with each other. Enjoy blogging. I'll keep you updated guys.

%GEN%

OPLAN GALERA: When and Where to go Shopping for the Trip

this entry is intended for the benefit of the girls ONLY... pero cge pwede rin makijoin mga boys kung gusto nila. suggestions ko lang po ang mga sasabihin ko.

WHEN ARE WE GONNA GO SHOPPING?

►I talked to Ja yesterday, she told me she can't go shopping on the 18th kasi my pupuntahan sya on that day. hindi naman ako pwede on the 17th kasi may naka-schedule akong exam on the 18th. ito kasing prof namin, pala-absent. delayed tuloy kami sa coverage ng lesson kaya pati midterm delayed din.
► Since di pwede si Ja sa 18th at ako sa 17th, malamang di na rin matuloy ang girls' night out kasi syempre kulang ang "Power of Three". unless gusto nina Monique at Janice na lumabas on the 17th (Friday) or gusto namin ni Monique na kami na lang lumabas on the 18th (Saturday)... syempre if i were to choose gusto ko magkakasama kaming 3.
► Because of that, we only have two options: first, we can go shopping on the 11th sabay gimik na rin. pero kung wala pang budget on that day, window shopping na lang muna then gimik. in relation to that is the second option. kung makapag-window shopping tayo sa 11th (Saturday), sa 19th (Sunday) na lang tayo magshopping.
► Suggestion ko po sa 11th (Saturday) na lang tayo gumimik kung ok lang po sa inyo. para free ako the whole night kahit hanggang umaga. ;)

next, WHERE TO GO SHOPPING FOR THE TRIP?

OPTION #1: MAKATI
ADVANTAGE/s
► There are 4 shopping malls to choose from: SM, Glorietta, Landmark and Greenbelt. yaiks wag na sa Greenbelt. ang mahal dun! hehehe. anyway, kung wala tayo makita sa isa, pwede tayo lumipat sa kabilang mall. pero kung gusto nyo ng bargain shopping na sosyal, syempre Landmark is the only place i can think of. actually mas gusto ko dun kesa sa SM. mas mura talaga especially yung mga items na parehong makikita dun sa dalawang mall na yun. at magaganda rin. hindi mukhang cheap, yung iba. :)
► Syempre kung gigimik pagtapos, andun ang Greenbelt.

DISADVANTAGE/s
► Time consuming ang byahe especially kung magccommute tayo. traffic sa South Expressway pag Saturday ng hapon.
► Maraming tao sa mga mall na yun pag Friday and Saturday. medyo di ako mahilig sa maraming tao. lalo na yung pipila ng mahaba sa cashier. argh.
► Yung good samaritan na magddrive para sa atin (kung papayag sya na maging driver), baka hindi sya maging good sa mga araw na yun kasi as much as possible, hindi sya pumupunta ng Makati pag Saturday dahil nga sa traffic. kaya malabong masamahan nya tayo. that means bibitbitin natin yung mga plastic natin hanggang sunduin tayo.
► Pag gumimik tayo, mahirap magpasundo kung late na kasi baka antok na si Good Samaritan or lasing na kasi syempre my boys' night out din sila nun. kawawa naman sya.
► Kung walang susundo sa tin, magko-commute tayo. so hindi rin tayo pwedeng magpa-late kasi mahirap umuwi. baka puro lasing na makasabay natin sa bus. ang masama pa dun, karamihan sa mga bus na bumibyahe ng madaling araw eh ordinary.
► Dyahe naman gumimik sa Greenbelt kung marami tayo bitbit na plastic db?

OPTION #2: ALABANG
ADVANTAGE/s
► Malapit sa ating lahat. hindi time consuming ang byahe. at pwede tayo umuwi kahit anong oras. hindi rin nakakatakot magpakalasing kasi malapit lang. at hindi mahirap magpasundo, kung papayag ulit si Good Samaritan.
► Merong ATC at Festival Mall na pagpipilian natin. Di ako masyadong sanay sa ATC kaya dko alam ano pwede natin pag-shopping-an dun. pero kung sa Festival, hay naku kahit nakapikit kaya ko maglibot dun. bigyan nyo pa ako ng quiz kung anu-ano mga shop dun, makakaperfect ako. napaghahalata ba na gala ako? hahaha. saka yung makikita natin sa Makati meron din naman dun so bakit pa tayo magpapakapagod sa byahe db?
► At since mamimili pa tayo ng konting food supply, mas maganda kung sa Alabang na lang kasi pwede natin ipadala sa mga boys bago sila pumunta sa destination nila at bago din tayo humiwalay sa kanila para sa gimik natin.
► Meron din mga gimik places sa Alabang especially kung inuman at kwentuhan lang habol natin. Merong Teq Joe's sa ATC para kay Monique since fave nya tequila sunrise. Meron din Studio 1 at Gilligan's sa Festival. sa Filinvest drive marami din dun. at kung gusto nyo ng coffee pagtapos, i think yung Starbucks sa ATC bukas hanggang madaling araw especially kung weekend. tapos yung Seattle's Best sa Festival bukas din hanggang madaling araw. kung gusto nyo naman ng fastfood, 24 hours ang McDonald's sa ATC or kung batang Jollibee kayo, 24 hours din yung Jollibee dun sa labas ng Festival.
► Pwede rin tayo sumama sa boys kung pupunta sila sa Paseo de Sta. Rosa kasi si Monique di pa nakarating dun. pero BOYS, hiwalay tayo ha. kunwari di namin kayo kasama/kilala. hahaha.

DISADVANTAGE/s
► Hmmm. wala ako maisip. :)

ano ba ito? parang walang kwenta mga pinagsasabi ko. ang sarap lang kasi gumawa/magbasa ng mga updates. lalong nakaka-excite. sana my counter tayo sa sidebar para malaman ilang days na lang bago yung Puerto Galera weekend natin...

yung iba dyan magpost naman...

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