Certified Blogaholic

Before I am officially called a senior citizen, my dream is to be able to tour Europe and visit all the amazing sites I can only see in the movies. I’d like to see Paris, Rome, and Budapest. They say you have not lived if you haven’t seen the Eiffel Tower or St. Peter’s Basilica.

I do envy those who have had the chance to visit all the glory of Europe. The only reason I have not been able to do it myself is because of the hefty price the tour carries. If you are saving up or making the most out of your vacation, it is best that you do a little research and plan your trip ahead of time. For those planning to visit Budapest, Budapest apartments can be be easily reserved online. ApartmentsinBudapest.com has all the tools that can help you choose the best location that will suit your needs. They own several apartments which gives them the liberty to provide the best prices on your accommodation. They also get bulk discounts from other apartments so they can guarantee the lowest price on your accommodation regardless of which one will fit your taste. All the information that you need to decide is available on the site such as amenities, flights, and even car rentals.

Plan ahead before going on your trip. Your perfect vacation to Budapest is only a few clicks away.

Majority of my days I spend either at the office or at home taking care of my Mom and 3 sons. It’s a hectic life, but I try to enjoy every minute of it. There are ups and downs. It’s an adventure and a roller coaster ride that I would not give up for anything. How do I survive all the downs? Well, time devoted just for me is the key. For an entire year, it can only be a couple of days. However, it is enough for me to recharge and get enough energy to face more challenges in my life.

A few days ago, I recharged in Panglao Island, Bohol with friends. Like I mentioned in my earlier post, it’s an annual event that every hardworking employee in our company look forward to (one of the perks we really enjoy). It’s the few days in a year that we are free from screaming kids, worksheets, reports, and street traffic. Panglao Island was even more than we imagined. The white sands and pristine waters can calm and relax any troubled soul. We have several activities lined up that we don’t know what to do first. We can go snorkling, dolphin-watching, or visit the famous Chocolate Hills. Those were the days when I am not Mom or daughter or subordinate. I am just me — basking in the sun, swimming on the beach, or eating delicacies I have never tasted before. Some twinge of guilt came at certain moments when I miss my kids and I wish they could enjoy what I had as well. Anyway, I promised to take them to a beautiful place like this someday. I just need to save some extra funds. Now you know why I work so hard on my blog. As soon as I get all the pictures, I will share with everyone our fun-filled days on this blog.

So, for all those who have been working hard the whole year, go take a break. I’m sure you deserve it.

It has been tradition in our company to spend a 3-day summer vacation every year on some faraway pristine beach in the Philippines. Two years ago, we spent summer at Palawan. We did not enjoy it as much as we should have because of the storm. Nevertheless, it was one of the unforgettable ones that we had. We had it scheduled around May and was unaware that summer would be ending early that year. We were hit by the first storm of the year and spent our days under gloomy skies and rainy days. We missed the snorkling and island-hopping that we had been looking forward to and had to spend most of the day curled up in our terraces chatting and laughing. At night, we enjoyed each other’s company over tequila and karaoke. After three days of drinking and eating with rain pouring hard on the roof, we were all eager to go home to the clear and sunny skies of Manila. Unfortunately, planes were still unable to fly under the weather and we had to stay another day. Under normal circumstances, it would’ve been a welcome delay. But the storm and grumpy weather had taken its toll on us. Needless to say, we got home a day late with not a hint of tan on our skin.

Last year, we had more fun spending our summer vacation in Pearl Farm, Davao. This time, we made sure the sun was up and scheduled the vacation as early as March. Food was not as good as it was in Palawan. But the sun was up and we spent days swimming and soaking it up. The nights were almost the same as we laughed and got drank till the wee hours of the morning. By the time we went home, we had a perfect tan that proved how much fun we had frolicking under the sun.

This year, we will be spending 4 days in Panglao Island, Bohol at Amorita Resort. Watch out for my next post to tell everyone how it went. The storm just left Bohol and we expect sunny weather when we arrive there tomorrow.