tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38205193670990495932024-03-21T03:13:28.589-07:00 The Cloud Patrol Anything under the skyCirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-31181079244082795902013-09-09T04:20:00.001-07:002013-09-09T04:27:14.312-07:00Bearhugs and Smoothies! (Cafe Noriter)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a new playground in the city! Noriter is literally "playground" in Korean translation.The first Noriter Cafe originally started out in<span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> <a href="http://thecloudpatrol.blogspot.com/2013_04_01_archive.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Dumaguete City</span></a></span> but they changed the name to <a href="http://thecloudpatrol.blogspot.com/2013_07_01_archive.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">2Story Kitchen</span></a>. Back in college, we used to be regular customers of the said cafe for a variety of good reasons. So now that we are based in Cebu, we kind of missed that quirky Korean cafe vibe and at last after a few months of anticipation about this cafe coming to Cebu, it has finally opened late last month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The moment you go in, you'll immediately notice that this isn't your ordinary cafe here in Cebu. The interior is cozy and youthful. It's no wonder that it has been attracting a lot of young people, the last time we dropped by, it was packed by a bunch of them. If you're the kind of person who likes to go to a cafe to read a book or to do your homework and prefer a peaceful quiet environment, this might not be the perfect place for you on a weekend. During these days teenagers of all forms and character gather together creating an aura of energy and excitement rather than the peace and tranquility that some of us might prefer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unlike your traditional cafe, the setup is more like of a dollhouse. You'll find huge teddy bears, decks and floor cushions that matches the theme of each deck instead of the usual "coffee table and chair". This adds a more homey atmosphere to your cafe experience. There is a significant amount of effort put into interior design and art. You'll find pictures clipped on a man-made tree, colorful signboards, and other unique pieces reflecting mostly of Korean cafe design. If you're a fan of K-pop expect that you'll hear it playing while you're hanging out in the cafe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have a wide range of options for beverages be it hot or cold, canned or blended, and with the stuff that we ordered, I'd say it is actually worth your cash. The cold mango smoothie was amazingly indescribable. It was simply good and can easily give you that refreshing coolness that you need on a warm day. The frozen mocha frap was no extra-ordinary drink when compared to similar products from other coffee shops (e.g. Starbucks, Coffee Dream, etc.), but when you hear about the price you might raise an eyebrow, and when you finally see how it's presented, then a smile appears on your lips. They're still working on improving the selection for food and snacks that you can order. I hope the choices will be as fun and exciting as what they have in Dumaguete.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have a few issues with the cafe though which certainly does not make it an absolute "epic fail" but impacts our experience when corrected and improved. The cafe is so cool that we want more of it, and so we find it lacking a little bit in size and space. With that said, when it gets a little crowed the temperature spikes up. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With an fun set-up and cozy feel, there's no doubt that Cafe Noriter Cebu will be a great hit, as it already is. The view from the outside stirs curiosity that urges your legs to walk towards it and take a look, ad before you know it you've already fallen for its trap. The space that Cafe Noriter occupies now used to be a boring spot, but now it has earned its place in the map. With a little more improvement on space, ventilation and options, Cafe Noriter will surely be your regular hangout place. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">( Cafe Noriter is located along Arch Bishop Reyes Avenue, near Ayala Center Cebu and right across Hotel Elizabeth.)</span></div>
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With a catchy title, an excellent casting, a cutting-edge
action, a breathtaking cinematography, and a hypnotic and engaging screenplay, <i>On The Job (OTJ), </i>an official selection in the 2013 <a href="http://www.festival-cannes.com/en.html" target="_blank">Cannes Film Festival</a><i>, </i>will resurrect the
once sparkling genre of crime-action thrillers that fearlessly tackled on social
issues, and will undoubtedly become, a Filipino classic. </div>
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A few local movies have made their way straight to my taste.
Most of the time, they usually bear the annoying mainstream recipe in the
Philippine film industry, where the producers bank their hopes on good-looking
actors and actresses with an already solid fan base. The sad thing is no matter
how crappy the story is, as long as they hire the most charming celebrities to
play the lead role, the movie becomes a grand slam. And so if producers are
motivated by earnings from these films, then they’ll most likely follow the
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Finally, a fresh breeze of change is now seen in the coming
of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Matti" target="_blank">Erik Matti</a>’s <i>On The Job (OTJ). </i>Although
you can trace the pattern of casting prime-time actor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Anderson" target="_blank">Gerald Anderson</a> and the
controversial hunk actor<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0664469/" target="_blank"> Piolo Pascual</a>, the men behind this picture did work
their butts off in every aspect of the film. A more harnessed actor, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0868381/" target="_blank">Joel Torre</a>, paints the meat of the film with a stellar portrayal of a multi-layered
character. But the actors are not the main reason why the experience in
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The plot opens up with a dawning of a crime scene and slowly
traces the story back to the beginnings and origins of the assassins and deeper
into the complicated meshwork of greed and deceit involving people installed at
the heights of Philippine politics. The viewer slowly finds himself one with
the characters. The feeling of anger towards the principal actor of the crime
slowly transforms to emotions of sympathy and understanding leading to a
stronger curiosity towards the more interesting stories behind the accomplices.
The screenplay and the injection of details will leave the viewer focusing on
one detail of the plot while another unravels on tipped toe and confronts the
viewer with a big bang. The flow of the story is consistent in catching you off
guard, as predictable facts are revealed in unpredictable patterns.</div>
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A good movie experience is never complete without a
convincing and thrilling musical score that heightens emotions of fear,
anticipation and despair. The producers of <i>OTJ
</i>certainly did not miss this out. You’ll be proud, as a Filipino, that a
film like this was able to portray a story and ace the essentials of a good
musical score. The use of drums is appropriate and not overpowering and the
sound of strings in an orchestra enters dramatically and transitions along with
the emotions portrayed in the scenes.</div>
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The style of framing and filming has taken huge leaps when
compared to the present-day main-stream acts. You’ll immediately notice that
the camera is dynamic rather than static. It takes the viewer into the scene
and moves the with the characters and by doing so taking your movie experience
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Finally, I am thankful that at last somebody paid attention
to details on set design and lighting. My favorite scene was when the character
portrayed by Gerald Anderson, walks out into the orange sky casted by the
setting sun and the orange glow magically reflects on the roofs of the
structures in the background. It was an area of poverty, but because of how it
was presented it appeared to be more like an area of hope.</div>
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<i>On The Job </i>could easily be singled
out as giant improvement that brings pride to the Philippine entertainment
industry. And although it might be too early to hand Erik Matti the title as
the modern day Rizal, he should be given a credit as a fearless master storyteller;
a title none of the present directors are worthy of holding at the present
time. OTJ is a piece of art that every Filipino should not only see, but
experience, because only God knows when a film like this would once again grace
the Philippine cinemas.</div>
Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com0Central Luzon, Philippines14.604847155053898 120.981445312513.622354155053898 119.6905518125 15.587340155053898 122.2723388125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-27992403066758852612013-07-15T08:25:00.000-07:002013-07-15T09:08:45.063-07:00Pizza and Pasta! (2Story Kitchen)Not so long ago, We discovered a very unique-looking cafe. It was different from most of the cafe we've been to. It was a Korean inspired cafe which used to be known as Noriter. The cafe was very special however we learned recently that it had closed down. We were sad for a while until we rediscovered that they just moved their cafe across the old one and changed their name from Noriter to 2Story Kitchen. We've always wanted to check the place out but then we're currently based on a different island so it took quite some time for us to see but then it's better late than never.<br />
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The day finally came when we had the chance to see the place for ourselves. It was bigger and better. They have widen the range of choices in terms of food and beverages you can order, and the place was cozier than their previous cafe.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look for <a href="http://whatistheretosee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lexie</a>!</td></tr>
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What we really liked about this cafe is the interior. The wall decals and furnitures are just so detailed and amusing. It perfectly suits the desired market for this place which has got to be the students and the young at heart. It is a wonderful place to hangout.<br />
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Don't forget to leave comments! ;)Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-39748657534703901032013-05-05T08:55:00.000-07:002013-05-05T22:56:39.754-07:00 The Known Secrets of Oslob<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So finally after a long time of being in the making we're finally sharing our adventures in Oslob, Cebu. You've probably heard about the whale sharks after more than a dozen of the country's celebrites have posted each of their encounters with these gentle giants. For most Cebuanos and Negrenses, going to Oslob is no hassle. The town is located near the southern tip of Cebu Island making it very accessible to most towns in Negros Oriental. From Cebu city, it would take 2-3 hours to reach Oslob by bus. </div>
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We've made a couple of trips to beaches but this one is different. Surely we had a lot of fun with our fishy encounters in Virgin island, Bantayan, but this time we''ll try to get close and personal with the biggest fish in the world. The Whale sharks in Oslob won't be the last of these encounters but this one will be crucial as it will determine how soon we can have the next one. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Whale sharks or known by Filipinos as Butandings have large mouths and bodies resembling that of a whale and feeds mostly on planktons. Here in Oslob these cute giants are fed with small shrimps, and they seem to be loving it. </span></div>
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As soon as we got to the resort who services tourists for whale shark watching, we immediately got our gears and ourselves ready for the swim. But since whale sharks are sensitive animals we need to go through a short briefing on the do's and dont's when we're near them. There has been no reports of whale sharks posing dangers or threats to humans because most of the time it's the other way around. I remember when my first teacher asked us to find among the pictures of animals posted on the board the most dangerous one, my classmate had their fingers pointing on lions, tigers and snakes, but my eyes were fixed on a photo of the Philippine president. I was told I was wrong then, but now one thing is clear, I was a child with a gift. </div>
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So enough of the off-track discussions on who's dangerous, and lets start the plunge. With our jackets and snorkels on we boarded a the bangka (canoe) which will take us to where the whale sharks are. On a weekend like this you wouldn't be the only one wanting to catch a glimpse of the Butandings so expect some company.</div>
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At first I was scared when I started seeing them on the surface, they had such huge mouths and bodies that I think they could swallow me without a hassle. I paid for this and I came a long way to have this opportunity so I had to cast my fears aside. As soon as I plunged into the water and saw one whale shark swim right in front of me at a distance of about less than a meter, I was ecstatic. They're the cutest big thing I've ever laid my eyes on. They were gentle in their movements filtering the tiny shrimps fed to them by the local fishermen, and sweet in sticking their heads on the surface as if begging for more food. There is that feeling that gives you a surge of endorphines (happy hormones) that you can't help but smile. Even while writing this I still can't help but smile. </div>
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I thought thirty minutes was too long to just go and see how they look like and what they do, but I didn't notice the time while I was swimming with them. Before I knew it, my time with these adorable cuties is over and we had to head back to the shores. Well, it was definitely worth it. I suggest you go swim with them in the water but make sure to prioritize your safety as the current can sometimes be very strong. </div>
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We rested a little in our cottage, ate lunch and changed clothes. We need to charge a little bit because the whale sharks were not the only reason we went on this trip to Oslob. On the second part of the day, we had to go hike a little to see Oslob's Tumalog Falls. We rode a motorcycle to take us to the entrance of the trail that leads to the falls. When we got there, we had to start the hike. </div>
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The track wasn't so long and there was enough scenery for us to stop and steal some shots. Scenes were filled with stones, trees, mountains, clouds, and sun. It was undeniably a beautiful sight, but with the summer sun it can get extremely hot.</div>
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It was a rewarding feeling to finally reach the falls. The cold water falling down from above satisfied our bodies tortured by the hot summer sun. The stones were covered in what looked like thin curtains of water dropping from above, illuminated by strips of sunlight escaping from the shade of the trees. The tiny droplets illuminated by the sun creates a magical effect as it sparkles its way down. </div>
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The encounter with the whale shark was definitely worth it and the hike to Tumalog falls, although exhausting was definitely fun. This trip was crucial as it will determine if there will be a next one. Well, I guess I've had enough shares of smiles and laughter to conclude, that "Yes!", there will definitely be a next one. </div>
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I remember when I was in high school, there was an international band who sang about a boulevard of broken dreams. The boulevard I know from my hometown is far from what they described. On the contrary, it radiates hope, as it welcomes the sunrise and provides comfort to those who find solace in its long stretched shore. </div>
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The Dumaguete City boulevard or also known as the Rizal boulevard has been a landmark in the city of gentle people. It was named after the national hero Jose Rizal, who was said to have walked on the shores on one of his visits to the city right after his years of exile in Dapitan. </div>
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Aside from the fresh breeze the boulevard offers a great view of the eastern horizon which made it a perfect picnic place for families and friends during a sunny weekend. I have my own memories carved under the shade of the century-old Acacia trees, and the bricks that lined the old sea wall. This was my favorite place when I was young. This is where my grandfather used to walk me through the shore during low tides as I try hard to chase the tiny crabs before they hide inside the holes they burred in the sand. Today, the Rizal boulevard still provides a place for families to bond, friends to grow closer, and lovers to fall in deeper admiration with each other. </div>
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In the morning, as the young sun casts a magical glow on the trees and grass, the boulevard slowly fills with people from different walks of life, of different age and culture, as they jog, walk, or do a little stretching while enjoying the amazing view in the east. On some occasions, a group of young men and women would gather together dressed in karategi uniforms as they showcase their amazing skills in martial arts. </div>
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There used to be a lot of Calesa available for city tours, but their numbers decreased through time. You can still find a few of them but I wasn't lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them today.</div>
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A long stretch adorned with beautiful street lamps, benches, trees, and grass added with a magnificent view of the calm sea, makes a perfect setting for romance. What I love about this place is it embodies the feeling of happiness and that factor that makes you remember or long for someone close to you, be it a family, friend, or lover. I think Dumaguete city can provide you that same feel you get in Venice or Paris, only with a little more warmth and with a Filipino touch.<br />
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I was so touched by this old couple watching the skies as the sun begins to set. I find the whole picture symbolic. It tells me that even in old age, in the sunset of our lives, and even if the flowers don't bloom anymore, we can still face the east and admire what has been and look forward to what is ahead. The sun may set, the leaves may fall, the skin may wrinkle, but for two hearts truly in love with each other, the beat just gets stronger with time.<br />
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If you don't have a hand to hold while walking along the boulevard, don't worry. It's easy to find a friend here, but remember, timing is key. Observe...<br />
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The boulevard isn't only a place for family and lovers. As I have said earlier, it's also fun to bring your friends on a walk and enjoy the breeze or sit on the benches or on the grass and watch beautiful people pass by (hehe c: ). If your friends are the type who goes for a food trip, you wouldn't be sorry here because aside from the vendors selling sweet corn and peanuts, you can also eat tempura and other street foods here. If you're the classy type, then you're free to enjoy the wide choices of cafe's and restaurants nearby. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whether your with your girls or with your boys, or alone, there's no fee for enjoying the view.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let me post this pic as a memorial for the tree that used to be there. It gave up when super typhoon "Pablo" hit Dumaguete city in 2012. Poor tree :c<br />
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<br />Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com2City of Dumaguete, Philippines9.2955522 123.28149429.1701907 123.1201327 9.4209137 123.4428557tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-50656668100065051872013-03-26T09:52:00.000-07:002013-03-27T08:56:23.699-07:00Kitty & Tea! ( BubblePop )<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can already feel the summer heat! It seems like every summer season is getting warmer and warmer every year. We live in a tropical country so technically, we only have two seasons: rainy and sunny season. But during summer months which starts from the month of March to May, the heat may sometimes become a little extreme. So aside from dipping in a pool or going to the beach, the best way to cool off the heat is to drink some refreshment. We came across a new adorable establishment named BubblePop Tea and Desserts in Dumaguete. I just couldn't resist the charm of the place that's why I decided to feature them in our post.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the facade of the shop. The pink pastel paint really caught my attention.</td></tr>
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We went there to get some afternoon snacks and refreshment. They have a great selection of milk teas which is a very popular drink these days and healthy too. There are a lot of tea shops in Cebu but so far it's the only tea-oriented shop in Dumaguete City that I'm aware of. They also serve desserts and other snacks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Honeydew milk tea (left) and Taro milk tea (right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hello Kitty plate! >.<</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's me enjoying their milk tea and fries. :))</td></tr>
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We ordered their Honeydew and Taro milk tea with popping mango boba along with sour cream fries and brownies with ice cream on top which they called "Sweet Escape". It tasted really good. But aside from their teas and desserts, what I really like about BubblePop shop is the shop itself. It's so pink and girly. And they adorned the place with Hello Kitty accessories which is my favorite Sanrio character ever since childhood. I'm sure the owner is also a huge fan of Hello Kitty so seeing such concept integrated in a shop really delighted me. It's the closest I can get to a Hello Kitty Cafe in our beloved Dumzville.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like kuya's pink apron. So cute!</td></tr>
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<br />Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-67302675009456252442013-03-14T04:00:00.000-07:002013-03-14T19:30:11.772-07:00Sky Adventure on a 40-storey building! ( Crown Regency Cebu)Every week, we seem to crave for an adventure. And luckily, there seems to be opportunities to make them happen. Our friend invited us to try the Sky Experience Adventure offered by one of the tallest hotel buildings in Cebu, The Crown Regency.We are very much aware of this urban adventure since we first came in Cebu but we couldn't seem to find the right time and the right people until this day. We went to the Crown Regency at 8 P.M. and waited for some of our other friends who were also invited to join the night's adventure. While waiting, I can't quite put it if I was excited or nervous. I was still not sure of how I felt about heights at that time. Soon our friends started arriving.<br />
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Allow me to introduce you to our friends will be joining us, Kono (in red) and Joana (in green, right next to Kono). You'll meet some of our other friends soon. I'm sure your're very familiar with the first three from the left, as they've made appearances in almost all of our previous posts.<br />
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On their sky lounge, there is a portion where you can see a mini zoo. We saw a lion, a tiger and a python. One of the trainers told us that they also have a parrot but it was not there at that time. It was so weird seeing those animals in an unlikely place but they seemed to very tamed by their trainers. </div>
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After our encounter with the animals, we started moving to the floor where the sky experience is held. There were many tourist that night so we had to wait our turn. While waiting, we had to wear jumpsuits and a helmet. The zip line was first on our list. I believe it is the first urban zip line in the world where we'll cross two tall buildings only with the use of straps and cables. But of course, our safety came first so the staff made sure each one of us were buckled tightly in our harnesses before we hanged on for our dear lives.<br />
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Oh Good, the new faces are grouped together ! Guys, meet Vince (the guy from the very left), Chris (right the girl right next to Vince) and Phen (the only girl wearing glasses)</div>
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The extreme zip line was one of the most exhilarating activity we ever did in our lives! A little scary at first but once you get the "hang" of it, you'll be asking for more. You can actually do the Superman or the Spiderman pose if you like rather than just hanging normally like we did.<br />
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After everyone was done with the zip line, we moved on to our next agenda which was the wall climbing. This was different from all our other wall climbing experience because this time the wall was placed on top a tall building. Before climbing the wall, the staff had all of us stretched first.<br />
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Once all the stretching madness were done, we were ready to try and reach the top of the wall. Each one of us had the chance to climb and I was fully aware that I'm going to make another fool of myself. Wall climbing isn't exactly my forte, in short, I sucked at it. It was a good thing some of my friends also share the same sentiments. Only two among the group got to the top, first was Kono, our Japanese friend and Jed ( a.k.a Cirrus). One thing they have in common is that they follow instructions very well. That was what got them to the top, both of them listened very well to the staff's instructions.<br />
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Lastly, we did the highlight for this evening's adventure, the famous extreme sky walk. It is actually the first and only sky walk in the country. It took us 15 mins. to go around the building without any handrails. It was very thrilling! Our friend Phen (the one with the glasses on) actually had a fear of heights but through the sky walk, she has finally conquered it.<br />
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Our Skywalk experience would not be as enjoyable as it was without our energetic guide. Unfortunately we don't have her in our photos. We'd like to give her credit though for keeping us engaged. She's very good in doing one thing as a guide, but you would have to try the Skywalk to know what that is. But let me warn you, "Never try this with a full bladder!!!"<br />
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That wrapped up our Extreme Sky Adventure, we were no longer able to try the Edge Coaster since it was almost closing time. We will get back to that on our next visit as well as their 4D movie experience. It was an awesome night overall.<br />
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This urban experience will get your knees trembling with fear and excitement, but when you've conquered everything, you get to keep a proud ego, knowing that you've overcome what millions of people, fear the most. 'Till next time!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The sun rises in <b>Bantayan</b>. The orange glare touches the white sand giving life to the sugary grains. The water welcomes the rays and deflects the light in tiny ripples. Watching the sun slowly rise from the horizon in its elegance and grace gives me an adrenaline rush. I find the laws of nature as the most amazing things the human eye can ever behold. The sunrise at Bantayan got me in the mood for another exciting day in the island.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When we got back to the resort, we immediately packed our things and headed straight to the shore. We hired the resort's pump boat. to take us on an island tour. You can feel and see the trace of excitement in our faces as we approached our ride. The tide was low that morning, so you can see and feel the moist white sand as you walk on it even with your slippers on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I can't stop pressing the shutter button. I can now perfectly understand what they called the photograhy reflex. It is an involuntary feeling triggered by an exquisite view that compels the hand o grab the camera and take pictures. On our approach to Virgin Island, we were all filled with excitement as we were welcomed with clear waters and a white shoreline. We had to park sugar along the coast and we were immediately greeted with one of their staff to collect payment for the entrance fees and cottage rental. Well, as soon as you've set eyes on the place, I'm sure you wouldn't hesitate to grab your wallet and pay. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The first thing we did on the island was to check out their fish sanctuary. We were in awe at the number of fishes and various forms of marine life that welcomed us. You can even see them through the surface. At one time we thought there were no fishes in the water, but as soon as we started feeding them with bread crumbs , they swarm around us out from nowhere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">We made one big mistake though, and until now it still upsets me. We brought a waterproof camera with us but we took so much photos before we even got to the fish sanctuary so we ran out of batteries. No matter how expensive your camera is, if you're snorkeling in the fish sanctuary, its value goes down if you can't capture those colorful creatures from down below. Luckily we were able to take one decent shot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">We checked their beach too, and for me this was way better than what we had in Camotes. The Virgin island has a wide stretch of white sand. I feel like submerged in a 2000-square meter wide pool, with white sand down below. The best part about the beach here is the fact that the water is deep. You can swim, dive and tread in the water for as much as you want. If you can swim, the waters here in Virgin island provides you freedom underwater. Deep clear waters always gives me the feeling of power that I can move in any way I want, and with the clear waters here you can stop worrying about something eating you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">As I was lying in the sand imagining I was Tom Hanks from the movie Cast Away, I notice that the sand here has larger grains compared to sugar beach. This lessens the chance of the water being cloudy. And if I'm caught in a<i> Cast-Away</i> scene in this island, it won't hurt if I stay for a while. Here's what I saw with my own eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> With the mainland Bantayan island fronting the beach, it is very seldom and rare for you to get big waves here. Since I don't know how to surf, I'd like to keep it that way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Yei! Finally, All of us in one pic. Kudos to the tripod for a nice shot !</span></div>
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In honor of the month of March, we decided to go for a short trip to another beautiful island that is still part of the province of Cebu. This time our roomie Azi had to pass for the trip due to a hectic work schedule. But we brought along other friends, Lyda and Ruzz.<br />
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Our stop was the beautiful island found at the west of the northern end of Cebu, Bantayan island! On a Saturday morning, we got a taxi to take us to the North Bus Terminal (the same terminal we went to when we set out for Camotes) and from there to Hagnaya. It was an unusually long trip because we got stuck in traffic in Lilo-an due to a triathlon event that caused a very long traffic jam. Don't worry, this doesn't happen everyday. But after we got through that part of the road, the trip the was smooth sailing. It took us 4 hours to reach Hagnaya and we still had to cross<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 12.800000190734863px;">Tañon Strait</span> </span>for next two hours. We arrived at the port of Santa Fe around 3 o'clock in the afternoon, welcomed by the tropical warmth of the afternoon sun. Unlike the weather that welcomed us in Camotes, we had blue skies and bright sunny days in Bantayan.<br />
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Upon our arrival, there were "pot-pot" rides ready to take us to the resort. From what we saw on our way to the resort, the island's common mode of transportation are pot-pots, bikes, motorcycles and some multicabs. It was refreshing to breathe their air because the place is very green. It felt like I was in a scene in one of those romantic episodes of a famous Philippine drama anthology.<br />
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After the 10-minute pot-pot ride we finally arrived at Sugar Beach resort. The blue skies and coconuts showered by warm rays of the sun set the mood for a perfect getaway. We chose sugar beach because of it strong online presence, good reviews from other blogs, but most of all we were on a budget. If you are expecting a posh resort with fancy infinity pools, and elegantly designed rooms, you wouldn't find it here in sugar beach. But why come this far if you wish to find something you can get in the city. Surely it's not bad to get a little elegance but sometimes the fun comes out in situations where you need to struggle a little. The first problem we had with the accommodation was there were no towels provided, and we didn't bring one. There weren't any soap or toiletry products provided as well, so if your planning to stay there, you'd have to keep this things on the list. Our Sugar Beach experience was generally positive. It provided us with a homey cottage and an ambiance far from the modern ways of city living.<br />
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Our last meal was about 6 hours ago, so after we had our bags settled, we immediately ordered fresh sea-foods for lunch.You can select from their available fresh supplies of fish, shrimps and shells. On quick reminder though, never forget to bring antihistamines just in case you develop some food allergies. My allergy to shrimps went away along time ago but the shrimps here in Bantayan triggered the same reaction again.<br />
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After the meal we immediately explored the resort. The sand was indeed white and fine as sugar. There were cottages and coconut trees here and there. There was one blogger who complained about the bermuda grass in sugar beach but I found it rather attractive here. With the cool wind perfectly contrasting the warm feel of the sun on your skin and with the view of the beach and coconuts along the shoreline, this place is almost close to perfect.<br />
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We couldn't wait to see what we came here for, and so we set out for the beach and there, we found heaven. How can I not dip myself in this water rippling sparkles on the surface and the white sand lying beneath it. If no one's been ever diagnosed yet of having addiction to white sand then please let me be the first. The color gradients slowly changing from blue green to deep blue made the scenery an exquisite sighting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As I was taking this photo I was constantly reminding myself that I had gadgets on me so I won't fall for the tempting water. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The shoreline lined by young coconut trees and some of these walking species here .. Oooh there are a lot them in this island. I hope they don't end up destroying the view. </td></tr>
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When we finally decided to take a dip, we immediately discovered something! The water here is extra salty. Like no-joke-dead-sea-like kind of salty (although I haven't been to the Dead sea). We had o problems floating here because everything feels extra buoyant. This might be the reason why my allergies to sea-foods resurrected here because the shrimps were very high in sodium and iodine. Nevertheless that didn't stop us from enjoying the water and from swimming and diving to here and there.<br />
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Here are some of the photos we took. If you noticed there was a change in the feel and color gradient of the photos. This is because we had to switch to our new Nikon Coolpix S30 waterproof camera, and we're not so good with the adjustments yet, but here are the photos anyway.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We all felt like we were in this giant pool all for ourselves !!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aquamaine : Exotic edition !!!<br />
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A tribute to Azi.. incorrect spelling, thanks to Lyda<br />
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We had the luxury to take underwater shots too. But we always end up being pulled to the surface whenever we attempt to hit the shutter button. We had some epic fail shots and some decent ones too. Don't worry guys we'll try to figure out how to take real good underwater pics soon. Here are some of our successful and not so successful attempts at underwater photography.<br />
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After we've had enough of the beach, when our fingers were prune-like and our skins tingling with warmth, we set out to explore the town of Santa Fe. The easiest way to go around the island is to ride a bicycle, which we rented earlier. I didn't expect it to be this way but the idea of riding a bicycle brought back some of my adventurous childhood memories, so I said, "Why not!" I think I may want to spend my old age here so I can be healthier with an active lifestyle and minimal pollution. There will always be perks in living within the city but often times it brings more bad than good. The simple way of living of the local islanders and their efforts to preserve their heritage makes Bantayan Island a more interesting stop.<br />
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After getting what we needed in town, we had the chance to visit one of the resorts nearby. The Marlins Beach resort looks a lot more comfortable than sugar beach. It has very good facilities almost close to the ones that you would find in expensive hotels. They also have a bar and an interesting shoreline. The only drawback is you can see the port from the resort and the costs is double compared to Sugar beach. I'd say Sugar Beach still has the best shoreline. But you can always sneak in and have your own photo shoot with the more expensive resort, like what we did.<br />
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-The plot so far has been very consistent and intriguing. It revolves around Oh Soo (Jo In Sung) who is a conman and a womanizer whose living a meaningless life after being abandoned as a child who later on takes his friend's identity as the long lost brother of the heiress of a big company,Oh Young (Song Hye Kyo), who became blind after her separation with her brother and mother as a child. So far, the story line just keeps getting better and better. The cliffhanger at the end of each episode served its purpose so well as I kept wishing that the next episode would air right away so that I wouldn't have to wait for another week. This is the price I have to pay for watching this drama as it continues to air in Korea. </div>
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Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-46495076073375513662013-02-26T21:49:00.001-08:002013-02-26T21:55:44.233-08:00First Love! (Bokura ga ita)Bokura Ga Ita ( We Were Here) is another Japanese melodramatic movie about first love. It's based on a manga with the same name which later had an anime adaptation. I have watched this anime in college but stopped at episode 10 out of 26 episodes. At that time, I was really busy with my studies and I thought the progress of the story was just too slow even if the plot was going somewhere. I took a break from it and never re-watched it. Five years later, I came across it again, only this time it has turned into a live action movie. I got excited so I had to stream the movie right away.<br />
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You no longer have to drive yourself all the way to Cordova to experience Lantaw's native cuisine. Their new location is now closer to the heart of Cebu. It'll only take you a few minutes to reach Busay from JY Square. But I would still recommend you to check out their floating restaurant, the place where it all started. Happy Bellies to everyone!</div>
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Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-48034582065190014872013-02-20T10:08:00.000-08:002013-02-20T10:17:52.169-08:00Why I watch Downton Abbey! It hasn't been long since we started this blog. So far our features have been mostly about our island travels, but for this particular day, I will share my thoughts on my latest favorite series. We are like the usual couch potatoes who enjoys the weekend watching movies and seasons of our favorite shows from Korean to British productions. Each class has it's own character and entertainment factor that keeps you hooked up, but nothing compares to the thrill of watching period dramas unfold classic scenes with great attention to fine details.<br />
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I am a huge fan of period dramas; be it a movie or a TV series. The idea of having a glimpse of life in the past has always been alluring to my taste. I often feel that I belonged to that world someplace sometime. Although not crazy about it, I do believe in reincarnation and that some of our memories still retain those which came from our past life. Not to be biased or anything, I have a feeling my past self lived in the 1920's.<br />
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Currently, I have been feasting my eyes on this lavish English drama series, Downton Abbey, which was set on the post-Edwardian era. I bumped into this series after watching Anna Karenina, a period film set in Russia starring my favorite Brit actress Keira Knightley. I just couldn't get enough dose of petticoats, fabulous hairstyles and scenic sets so I Googled the net in the hope of finding a similar critically acclaimed production. It wasn't difficult to find Downton as it was on every link that came up with my search. I've heard of it before but never watched it. Well, better late than never.<br />
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This show is considered a mini-series with only eight episodes every season running for 50-60 min each. Please, believe me when I say 60 min of watching Downton passes like a blink. You'll never notice how long and how unproductive you are seating in front of your screen breaking every one-last-episode promise, and before you know it, you're done with the season. <br />
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This is no ordinary drama, I tell you. It has been highly acclaimed winning numerous awards from the Emmys, Golden Globes and other award-giving bodies in Britain. The story revolves around the lives of the people who live in the country estate named Downton Abbey. This has the classic plot where a rich Lord needs to find an heir by marrying his eldest daughter to a deserving candidate. But that's just not it. The classic tale is made more intriguing in the presence of a century-old entail contained in the estate's will, that only allows a male heir to acquire the family's wealth. It is interesting to note that Lord Grantham is blessed with three daughters, and is now faced with the potential loss of the estate to a distant unknown relative, not because he deserves it, but because he was born a male. The eldest daughter, Lady Mary now struggles to fight the pressure of being forced in a marriage not meant to make her happy, but to keep the family's wealth within their bloodline.<br />
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The main meat of the story that keeps the viewers entertained does not lie on the story and the plot alone. Here are some of the other reasons why you should watch it :<br />
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<li>The great attention the producers had for the finest details portraying the lifestyle during that time with great precision and accuracy and that includes the fashion as well which was on the spot and fabulous. Corsets are out, loose and empire waist dresses are in. You'll also notice that people use matching hats not only for functionality but because it's part of the proper wardrobe, moreover, proper dressing wasn't a task for the women alone but also for the men. </li>
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<li>The links to historical events are accurately weaved along with the plot as the season opens with the sinking of Titanic in 1912 and gradually finds its way to the dawn of the first world war in 1918. You'll find that these events realistically affect the lives of the great Lords and how most of their major decisions are influenced by their lowly servants. You'll be surprised to find that the maids and footmen have more stories to tell than their masters, and their involvement in major events are indispensable. </li>
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<li>Maggie Smith, who used to play Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies, spices up the story with her character as the Dowager Countess, adding humor, witty idioms, and fun as she brings the characters to countless awkward circumstances. Her character in Downton will make you forget the fact that she used to be a witch teaching transfiguration in Hogwarts. </li>
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Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-58754853476592087132013-02-19T23:23:00.001-08:002013-03-14T18:40:35.031-07:00Extravagance from the Cheap Seats <br />
The music industry is still a mystery to a music enthusiast like me. There are endless questions on why this works and why that doesn't. Well at least if you stop focusing on billboard charts and Music countdowns, everything is easily understood. A good song will always be enjoyed in one way or another. So let's get to the meat of this post. A lot of artists don't make it to the mainstream Hot 100 list but they make music worthy of appreciation and listening. So let's take a look at Regina Spektor's 2012 album <i>What we Saw from the Cheap Seats.</i><br />
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I am not a very critical music fan in terms of notes, melody and accompaniment but I am very much focused on a song or an album's entire impact when those notes start echoing in my earphones. This album exudes a kind of nostalgia that takes you to a dreamy world; that world that is so new to you yet it feels like you've been there somewhere sometime. The real magic that music does lies in the stories it creates in our minds.<br />
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Spektor's talents are in full bloom in this new album. It made me realize that not everything you see from the "Cheap seats" are cheap at all. I am writing this in the hope of getting people to listen to this kind of music that digs deep in the mind. In the midst of the noisy auto-tune songs (which I have nothing against), I hope you'll give it a chance.<br />
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The album opens up with a song titled "Small Town Moon" which opens with a piano accompanied by a soft beat that gradually progresses to a an uproar as the lyrics tells you to be <i>younger than you'll ever be. </i>My favorite part of the song that kept me pressing the replay button is a ticklish line just narrating "<i>baby baby baby baby baby baby baby baby baby". </i>It's ticklish to the heart as it sends smiles down my lips. Listen to it and you'll understand what I mean.<br />
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The whole album makes you feel like you are seated on a theater and watching a musical. Sometimes I feel like a broadway actress is singing and acting nearby as the track "Open" plays in the background. Deep lines as "<i> potentially lovely, perpetually human, suspended in open</i> " adds depth to the already compelling melody and arrangement. The song ends with a soft breath and the background fades to a distant lulllaby of an angel fading in the light. That's how I imagined it. Regina ventures into non-conventional musical styles as she tells a story of strength and vulnerability.<i> Open </i>is a top-class ballad that you must not fail to hear.<br />
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Tracks like <i>All the Rowboats </i>adds a visual theatrical feel to the album as it takes you to a museum that slowly comes to life. Spektor uses a style in this song that mimics the firing of a Russian roulette using only her lips. The amount of artistry injected in this album in the aspects of ,lyrical composition, musical arrangement, and vocal performance is almost overwhelming.<br />
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As theatrical as it sounds the album didn't fail to inject a vintage feel in its arsenal. The third official single released from the Album titled "<i>How" </i>delivers emotions that takes you back to time. It takes you to an era of World War One as a maiden dressed in mournful black, sings her worries beside a piano. It radiates an emotion of wondering and longing for someone you long to see so badly. Emotions are balanced out with songs that tackles undeniable segments of our society in the album's eighth offering, <i>Ballad of a Politician. </i>It opens ideas that you could not help but agree because it exists. It opens with an agreeable narration "<i>a man inside a room is shaking hands with other men. This is how it happens, a carefully laid out plan". </i>Well, don't get m wrong, I have nothing against politicians.<br />
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<i>Firewood, </i>is by far the best song in the album. It it is a song of empowerment to those who are physically week. It empowers the spirit of those who are weakened from illness. It was sung with so much conviction but you can still make out the trace of vulnerability in the singer's voice. the song suddenly makes me want to long for a fireplace and bathe in its warmth. The words of this song are so powerful that I would probably listen to it to survive when the doctor tells me I'm dying. Powerful words are carefully carved in a touching melody, "<i>the heart beats on three, just like the waltz and no one can stop you from dancing. Rise from your cold hospital bed and tell you you're not dying. Everyone knows you're going to live, so you might as well start trying." </i>At<i> </i>the end of the song it justifies its point<i> "Everyone knows it's going to hurt, but at least we get hurt trying.</i>" Feel free to hit the play button below.<br />
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The other songs adds matter to the album's already rich artistry. <i>Oh Marcello</i> is a fun track that places Regina in character with the album. You'll find the diversity of her voice is limitless in this track. The album ends with a country-feel song <i>Jessica. </i>It fools you at first that it's a happy song, then you slowly figure out that the lyric "<i>Jessica please wake up</i>, <i>it's February again, it's time to grow older" </i>tells you that the character in the song has not moved on from loved one's death, so every February she begs her to wake up and grow older. The change of emotions that you'll feel while listening to this song is amazing.<br />
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By far, the album is doing great. The only thing that disappointed me is it was short and appeared unfinished. Nevertheless these tracks I recommend will surely change the way you define literary value in Music. So get a rest from the Rihanna dominated charts and give this album chance.<br />
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So anyway, I didn't give up. I went back there with a friend on the weekend after Vday. Finally, we were entertained. Yey! Well, at that time no other customers were present. We had the place to ourselves. So the place was empty and it's my first time there. I had a good look on the how the place looks. It was alright, there was a little bit of a Japanese feel although the chairs didn't exactly exude the right ambiance I was looking for.<br />
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Our first food was California Maki. I always order one of the basics. That's usually how I gauge whether most of the food in a Japanese restaurant will taste depending on their most basic sushi dish. Although this logic isn't applicable always, it works most of the time for me.<br />
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The presentation was pleasing and once I tasted one I was already hooked. What I like about their California Maki is that they used sesame seeds in the roll instead of the usual fish eggs. The roll was of generous size as well. We were almost full and we still had two dishes left. </div>
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So the second dish was Ramen. It wasn't a cold rainy day unlike the day I'm writing this entry when we went there. But I wanted to taste one of their ramen dishes so we chose one among the many. They had a variety but we tried their Chashu /Chiasu Ramen. Our verdict for their ramen was decided right away. It was not bad at all in other words, it was delicious, especially perfect for the cold weather. </div>
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Unfortunately, we failed to take an image of the last dish we ordered. So let me just describe it you so that you can create the image yourself. It's a popular rice bowl dish also known as Donburi. Ingredients such as meat, vegetables and eggs are simmered together on top of the rice and is place in a bowl. The Donburi we ate was I believe the Tempura Donburi, beaten egg and shrimp tempura along with a sweet sauce was mixed together over the warm rice. It sounds palatable, right? Well, because indeed, it was very palatable! So far so good, we ended up having a satisfying meal. I can't wait to try the rest of the food in their menu. This is definitely a place I'll come back to more often. </div>
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So if you happen to be from Dumaguete or just a visitor in the city whose craving for Japanese cuisine, I recommend you to check out this place, Mifune Japanese Food and Bar. Don't limit yourself to the usual food chains you're used to, allow your taste buds to try something new. Who knows maybe one of these Japanese food might rank first on your favorite food list. </div>
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<br />Cirrus and Nimbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649864039601120122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820519367099049593.post-56140673882569549292013-02-18T05:14:00.002-08:002013-02-27T20:40:30.886-08:00Coconuts and Bananas! (Mactan Island)Our weekend adventure this time is a little bit closer to the heart of Cebu. Only a few kilometers away and still part of the Cebu province. The beaches are great so you can count on a number of resorts in the island. Yes, it's Mactan Island where the first Filipino hero Lapu-Lapu once reigned. The island was famous for the epic battle that once transpired there a long long time ago, wherein an also famous Portuguese explorer was defeated along with other Spanish soldiers.<br />
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Enough about the short history lesson, let's get right back to business.So there was another opportunity for the gang to visit the island. Jed's teammates were going there for some group outing. He invited us and we agreed to tag along. We weren't staying for the night because, we can go home right away if we like to. They had the outing planned in Pado Resort. The resort was alright, nothing fancy if that's what you expect. It was a bit secluded so you can get enough privacy. The place was more suited for diving, jet skiing, etc. Once there, we saw a lot of Korean tourists on a diving lesson with a couple of diver staffs from the resort. Although, it was so inviting to join them, we didn't because that was not what we came there for.<br />
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We wasted no time and soon enough we were on our snorkeling gears. It was our first time to do this kind of things with the exception of Jed,who did this during his trip to Malapascua island and Ramz,who basically had the sea for a backyard in his hometown in Neg. Or. It was a good thing that we have along good swimmers because Azi and I aren't exactly the best swimmers out there.</div>
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It wasn't the best snorkeling spot either but being first timers, we were very excited when we saw a school of fish and a huge starfish. There was also a mild panic when Azi swore she spotted a jellyfish. Don't worry, nobody got stung or hurt in any way. We were not expecting an underwater paradise but this was a good start, we were saving one of the best diving and snorkeling spots on our April trip to Apo Island. We're looking forward to that and hopefully by then somebody would have purchase an underwater camera.</div>
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Lunch was served soon, thanks to Jed's workmates. The "kinilaw" was really good! So after brunch, we were off to our next activity there, which was the highlight of the day. We were to ride the banana boat! Hurray! Why so excited you ask? Again, this was our first time to indulge in this water sledding activity. Here are some "Before Banana Boat Ride" photos:</div>
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No photos were taken during the ride but I do hope maybe next time we can take some snapshots if it's not too dangerous. Well, now that I think of it, it would to take a lot of guts to get a self capture during the ride. We were sledding so fast, I thought the banana would tumble over. Thank God it didn't. We were shouting until we decided it was foolish to shout throughout the ride. The thrill was amazing and as we got far from the shore the waves got a little bigger so it was sort of a bumpy ride. We also saw other resorts alongside the beach including the famous Plantation Bay Resort. It was the most exhilarating 30-min ride I had.. ever. I bet it was the same for my friends too. Check out our "After Banana Boat Ride" pics:</div>
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After the banana boat ride, we went to explore the resort a bit. We found out that there were sharks in the perimeter, baby sharks for that matter. But still, seriously, SHARKS?!? Hey, we were snorkeling the beach awhile ago, those creatures aren't exactly hard to miss. But there was no need to fret. The baby sharks were actually enclosed in a lagoon in the resort so it was very safe. I'm not sure whether they are the killer ones. We failed to ask what type of shark they were. I wonder what they'll do to them once they got bigger. We only saw three of them at first but when we tossed food, the other two joined the feast.</div>
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My favorite part of the resort was the boardwalk. I have a thing for boardwalks so when we discovered that they had one, I was so happy. It was located at the resort's bar and resto. We had to take loads of pictures there.</div>
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Before we proceed with the rest of the story, I suddenly remembered something that I must not miss to tell you. Let's rewind a little to the time we went to that magical pool inside the cave. As we carefully made our entrance to the dome that housed the clear pool, there was a group who was just about to leave. Anybody who had a camera who would see that scene will surely activate the reflex to press the shutter. And that's exactly what my roommates did. When the guys who were just going out of the water noticed this, they made comments in the Cebuano dialect about us. What's wrong with these pals? Are they not aware that we can understand them? They definitely mistook us as foreigners, so when my roommate made a comment in the dialect, they carefully made their exit trying to conceal the awkward looks in their faces. We thought it was all because of the limited light inside the cave but w e were wrong, because the second time someone greeted us with a loud "Anyeong!", it was done under the bright sun, while walking on the edge of a cliff. Did we really look like foreign tourists? You'll be the judge to that. But surely it was "wee" bit flattering.<br />
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So, going to the present part of our story I got really bored when they were not back after 40 minutes. I was wondering what they were up to this time and I didn't want to miss out on anything fun so I went out to join them. Indeed, they were playing with camera. Sometimes it pays to have an entry-level DSLR because you can play with a lot of features. When you set the shutter speed between 5 - 15 seconds, you can capture light at different parts of the frame. Here is what we've come up with.<br />
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The sky that evening was clear and dark. It was perfect for stargazing. I should not miss to share this part that I enjoyed most while in Camotes. The dark sky makes a perfect background for the stars shining like tiny pieces of Christmas lights illuminating this giant ceiling. It was as if it was never cloudy and rainy in Camotes, ealier that day. It appeared to me as if there were more stars in Camotes than anywhere else. You can make out countless patterns and constellations and name it after yourself. We were in awe with the variety of colors we saw in the sky which would look plain and usual in the city. Could it be that all this time when we've had plain dark skies, they were all here on a vacation in Camotes? hmm, I bet stars can't get enough of the view as well.</div>
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Room in Santiago Bay Garden Resort (P1200/3)- P400 </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So no reservations were made. All the cheaper rooms were occupied when we got there. It seemed like we needed to find another place or maybe just catch the last boat home. But we made arrangements with Kuya Michael and Sanders the other day for an island tour that afternoon. It seemed like a waste getting there without knowing more about what the island has to offer. Luckily, there was indeed a silver lining to all these. The lady from the front desk offered us one of the available family rooms which was a bit expensive for our budget, however she gave it to us for the same rate as the cheaper ones. And that's what put us back in the game. They sure do value their customers and for that I give them a thumbs up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally, we can now go through with the island tour! We've met up with Kuya Michael and Sander. We were each handed helmets for our protection. Yes, the island is almost the definition of a barrio like community but they do follow common road safety rules. So I don't understand why other cities I know just can't adhere, anyway, enough about that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First on the island map was Lake Danao Park! I personally haven't seen a lake yet in my life. How dull, right? In the town I live back in Negros Oriental, there is an astonishing lake called Twin Lake Balinsasayao. I haven't been there yet but hopefully soon I'll get to check it out. The irony of not seeing what's in our own backyard, and now here I am heading to another lake. It was roughly a 20-minute ride from the resort. Here's what we captured with our lenses:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The lake was a breath of fresh air. There were a lot of surrounding trees that helped this become possible. You can actually ride on a small boat for P500 good for 10 people to see the entire lake. We just enjoyed the lake by sitting on the boardwalk. While we were making our traditional jumpshots, dark clouds started looming in. Before we left the city, we did a little rain check for the weeked. It was going to be partly cloudy with 80% of rain. I guess we were really betting on the 20% chance of sun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There was a mention that aside from the rock formation inside the cave, there was also water in it where tourist and visitors are welcome to dip. We weren't able to bring a change of clothes because we didn't think we would need it. I personally wasn't contemplating on taking a swim again because we had enough of it in the morning. But surely, we were wrong. The cave wasn't too deep. The length was enough to ignite more curiosity rather than anxiety and before you know it we were at the end of it. The end meant, we finally saw the pool of water inside the cave.What we saw was magnificent. It was like a little paradise at the heart of the cave. The water was so inviting. Never have I seen water as crystal clear as that. We were all at awe. The best part was a group of visitors were already on their way to leave which means we can revel on its magnificence and silence after everyone had gone. We just couldn't repel the call of the water. That's how we had our fourth bath of the day. The first was the infinity pool, second was the beach and third was the bathroom shower.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We decided to dry off first before going to the next island attraction. So for the mean time, I bought myself a souvenir. I had it customized with my name. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A week before the trip, we decided on our destination. It was a suggested island by one of my roommate's</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> co-worker. She said a lot of good stuff about the place but we wanted to check it out for ourselves. However, we didn't proceed without Googling it first. Alas! We saw inviting images and that concluded our decision. We booked a resort for one night (Details on expenses later). The first of many travels, we chose Camotes Islands, an island approximately 3 hours away from Cebu City which is still part of the province of Cebu.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the longest three hours of our lives we had to sit down and once in a while stare at </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You'll soon notice (and don't be surprised) that you will be outnumbered by other Asian nationalities. For a moment there, we felt like we were caught in a busy hub in Bali or Maldives, and felt like a foreigner ourselves. You'll soon find out that we had internalized these roles so much, that it brought itself on the people we met in the island. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From Danao Port we sailed for 2 hours until we reached Consuelo Port, but we slept for more than half of that duration. When we were nearing the end of the trip, as the clouds and the sun battle over the afternoon sky, two dolphins surfed the peaceful waters creating ripples that magically altered the sky's reflection. It was a moment we could only savor for a while and this speaks for the most of what we've experienced in the island. When magic comes, it comes quick. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We arrived at around 2:00 in the afternoon when the cloud finally won dominance over the sky and the defeated sun can only shower glitters in the west. The ground was moist from the fresh rain. We felt like celebrities as we created commotion over a number of Habal-Habal drivers that welcomed us, each vying to bring us to the place we're heading. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had to take two motorcycles and hire two drivers as there was no way the three of us could fit in one. Our driver's Michael and Sander took us on an adventurous ride to Santiago Bay Gardens Resort. But before we even got to the resort, the motorcycle trip has already showed us a glimpse of the simple lifestyle that closely intertwines with the laws of nature. Surely, you'll find a lot of perks in the city, but you will definitely discover things in Camotes that you will never find elsewhere. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We were hungry so we visited one of the beach side food place named Pito's Sutokil. I always associate Sutokil with seafood but that's as far as my understanding goes. It was only then, at that instance, that I learned what it truly meant. Their sign board wrote "Sutokil : Sugba Towa Kilaw." I had my bulb-lighting moment there, but I was wise enough to keep it to myself not knowing that my roommates didn't know any better as well. We brought food too. In an island that makes you feel like a foreigner in your own country, it is always good to bring something that reminds you of home. I prepared my favorite "linung-ag na saging and sweet camote" before going to the island. Aside from eating the food we brought, we also ordered from their menu which was amazingly cheap! We ordered "bam-e" and halo-halo. I love food and I must say that what they prepared was surprisingly really delicious considering the price. Nothing beats the satisfaction brought by good food, served with a paradise-like scenery in the background. We were already in love with the bay at that moment.</span></div>
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