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I know this is a late post but it was a great event and too beautiful not to share! So here I am sharing this!

On November 1, the Primary Organization in our church held a Halloween activity named "Trunk 'n Treat" with a Disney theme. Our two children were part of it and we had our car trunk decorated with treats for the children too.

The kids were instructed to wear Disney costumes. And so they did.

Look at these little ones!

Before the "Trunk 'n treating" happened, they had games! Fun games! Even parents enjoyed watching them join the games and receive prizes for winning.

The Trunks

Me with my husband. We got candies for the children. I had my Minnie headband. 😀

This one here is Inside Out theme. This day we create another core memory for the children present.

Who can forget Wish?! I love their decorations! The balloons represent the Wishes!

This couple here had a bunch of goodies for the children!!

Minnie Mouse and the Prince here also got a lot of chocolates for the kids in costumes!

I see Anna and Elsa on the packages, so I guess this one here has a touch of Frozen too! But did not have other decorations. Yet so sure there are a lot of sweets and treats!

I was not able to take a video of the children getting their treats and goodies from each of the trunks. But I tell you, they all received a lot! with their baskets but of candies! You could see their faces with wide smiles.

I am grateful to the event organizers. The children had a great time with the games and also the sweet treats.

After the children received their treats, they also had light snacks -spaghetti, burger, and juice.

All in all, it was a fun day for the kids and also for us parents. It wrapped up our Halloween activities.

Below is a video of one of the games.

Thank you for joining the fun and spending a few minutes in my blog.

Until next time!

Met

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Holidays are different for our family. We only have rare instances when we can take a holiday break together with my husband. He usually works on holidays except of course for Christmas and New Year. For the rest of the legal holidays, he reports to work.

But this year's Holy Week holidays were different. He spent it with us because the store where he works was closed for maintenance! So we went to the mountains of Cebu City to take a break from the city noise.

Gaslamp District Busay - Our First Visit

Nestled on the hills overlooking Cebu City, Gaslamp District Busay offers a serene escape from the bustling urban landscape. It was not our first time to see the place, because, in the past, we just passed by and headed to another destination. This time we intended to visit.

With its breathtaking views, delectable cuisine, and charming ambiance, it beckons travelers and locals alike to unwind and indulge in the beauty of nature.

The road to Gaslamp District is ascending and winding with beautiful views of the mountains and the places below. My husband was a bit worried about our car. He worries we might not be able to reach the place but thank God we made it safe there. Our car is an old model. Despite its oldness, it has been our buddy in all our travels here in Cebu and Negros Islands. 🙂

After our arrival, we explored the grounds of Gaslamp District Busay. Everywhere we looked, there was beauty to behold – from the vibrant blooms adorning the pathways to the panoramic vistas of Cebu City below.

After enjoying the mountain breeze. we bought something to eat. Our stomachs were not that difficult to please, we just ordered simple foods our children liked.

We stayed for a couple of hours just chilling. It was already dark when we decided to leave the place and headed home.

Conclusion:

Our visit to Gaslamp Busay was another unforgettable experience for our family. We love to travel and visit new places together. My husband and I made a goal to create happy memories with our children while we still can before they have their own lives to take care of and will no longer stay with us, their parents.

Thank you for reading this far. If you visit Cebu City in the future, you might as well put this place on your itinerary and enjoy indulging yourself with nature.

Until our next adventure!

xoxo,

Watch our video during our visit below :

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It is always a joy when one spends time with good friends. It was kind of a last-minute decision for our circle of friends to go out and go go-karting! I have no experience with go-karts. Since last week had several holidays, our friends opted to spend some of our free time at Kartzone Cebu with our family. It was a new experience for most of us in the group.

It was only a few days ago when we agreed to go! It was just like a spur-of-the-moment decision so to speak. Good thing we all agreed to it without much thought. Thursday came (Maundy Thursday) and we were at the venue.

We waited a couple of minutes for everyone to arrive and then we purchased our tickets for the go-karts! The rates were as follows; P475 - single seater, P500 -twin seater, and for the Premium Go Kart P850. All rates are for 8 laps.

We had our group photo taken with our head masks. Ready to ride and race.

My husband and I took the twin-seater kart. Some of our friends had twin-seaters as well with their child or partner as the passenger. I was a passenger with my husband as the driver. Our eldest daughter was also a passenger to one of our friends.

There were also many people at Kartzone on that day. So we waited for our turn on the race tracks.

My husband enjoyed the fast speed. According to him, this is his chance to go fast speed without receiving a ticket from a traffic enforcer! 😂 As a passenger, I was reminding him to go slow. 😂

He drove twice. Our youngest daughter wanted to go for a ride too.

He enjoyed the speed once again forgetting that he had a child passenger. 😂Too much confidence in his driving skills. 😀 Kidding aside, they both enjoyed the ride and arrived safely at the finish line. 😍

If you and your family want to experience go-karting, you can head to Kartzone Cebu (if you are from Cebu).

Though this is kind-of pricey outdoor activity, it is worth a try. For those who crave speed, this is your chance to satisfy the "craving." 😀 It is also a great way to bond with family and friends.

Before we left the venue, we took another group picture and head out to eat dinner.

Thank you for reading and watching!

Until our next adventure!

xoxo,

Met

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“Happiness is a collection of joyful experiences shared with soul friends. Get together and have some fun!” ― Amy Leigh Mercree

Last March 15, my husband and I together with our church mates had a wonderful Karaoke night at Bad Boys WingZ at Ayala Center Cebu. Our group booked the largest Karaoke room to accommodate all of us since there were more than 30 persons who showed up for our activity.

We, Filipinos, were known for our love of Karaoke and our group was not an exception to it. Jay and I joined in almost an hour late since they started singing. Before we left home we made sure our children had their food ready and we also asked our next-door neighbor to check them once in a while while we were away.

We did not bring them with us since it was an activity for adults. A few minutes after we arrived, I also joined the singing. Those who like to sing choose their songs and input them in the reserved section while someone is singing. We took turns in checking the songbook and keyed in our songs of choice.

Aside from Karaoke, there was also a lot of food! It made the event more enjoyable. While others were eating, someone was also singing. Others also danced to the sung songs. What a joyful sight to behold!

The joyful event lasted til 10 PM. We were booked till 12 MN but everyone wanted to leave and go home. We don't want to stay that late since we have other important matters to attend to. Like in our case, our children were waiting for us at home.

To be honest, an opportunity to go out without our children is rare. Since our children are not grown-ups yet, we always tag them along whenever we go out. But as a couple, we also need times like this, just the two of us. We were grateful we were able to do so. 🙂

Impression on the Venue

I've visited other KTVs before but I like Bad Boys Wingz KTV the most. Thumbs up to its cleanliness. Since it is a no-smoking establishment, there is no trace of cigarette smell inside. The Karaoke setup is great! Songs are up to date. The food they serve is also flavorful especially the various flavors of chicken wings. The crew was all accommodating too! Overall rating 10 out of 10! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

If you happen to be in Cebu City and would love to hang out in KTVs? Try checking Bad Boys Wingz at Ayala Center Cebu.

There is no denying that I love Karaoke! Do you love to sing too?

Thank you for reaching this far. Until next time!

xoxo,

Met

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It is a few more days before Christmas Day! Party here and there! As for our Relief Society Organization, we had an advance Christmas Party last November 18! So early huh? :D Our organization did not want to be caught up with other events in December so we had our party early.

The theme for our Christmas Social was "Crazy Hair Day" and we had to present a dance with the 90's tune! Oh, we had fun during the preparation and on the day of the party. We had several meetings for our dance practice. Our group wanted to be prepared for our presentation so we mastered our steps well.

On the day of the event...

Everyone where busy with their hairstyles. Other groups also have colorful costumes. As for our group, we also prepared our hair and our costumes.

We had pearly hair accessories. Paired with dangling earrings with pearls. Additional feathery headdress with lights!

Group photo before the program started!

There were games and the most awaited part was the dance presentation of different women's groups!

We had fun dancing and participating in the program. Prizes were given out to all who won the games and to all who participated. We had our lunch after. Party food! What a day full of laughter.

Below is a video of our dance.

May we all have a Merry merry Christmas whatever our current circumstances may be. We all have a reason to celebrate because the real reason for the season is the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The greatest gift mankind has received.

Thank you so much for reading and watching!

Until Next time!

Happy Christmas!

xoxo,

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It was our first time as a family to dance! Yes, First time together. Though each of us has danced with other groups this time we danced as a family.

It was months ago that the activity coordinator asked us to prepare a musical/dance number for the event last November 4. The theme for the said event was, "The Sound of Music Through the Years." It is a presentation of dance and music from the 1950s to the present.

There were several families and youth invited to present and our family was just one. During the preparation, we had a little challenge of what to present. My husband was hesitant to dance too. He was not that confident in dancing but we were able to convince him. Until we have agreed to dance to the tune of Dreamers by Jungkook. It was not difficult to find the song and dance moves. We headed to YouTube and found one and began practicing. We spent time memorizing the dance steps. Then we thought we were ready! The day of the event came.

Of course, photos can't get away in times like this. We had our pictures taken before the program started.

Our time to dance came and off we went to the dance floor! Below is the video.

We enjoyed dancing and we hope we have entertained our audience. 😂 The presentation lasted for more than 3 minutes then we were done! A sigh of relief came. 😂 Did you enjoy watching us dancing? 😀 If you did, please let me know in the comments below.

The show was a success! We were all not professional performers. In our own little way, we and the rest of the performers did well in our performances. We were looking for season 2! 😅

Thank you for reading and watching! We had fun dancing!

Until next time!

xoxo,

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A month ago, my husband and I were invited to be part of a surprise birthday party. It was a celebration of the life of a dear friend who touched our lives in countless ways. We were added to a secret group chat in Messenger where the surprise plans were laid. It was her children who initiated the birthday surprise.

We were instructed to keep the secret because it won't be a surprise anymore when the celebrant knows. 😂 The venue was set and the motif of the party was also set. All of us were told to wear pink at the event.

The venue was at the Laguna Garden Cafe, Ayala Terraces in Cebu City. Our call time was at 5 p.m. Before heading to the venue, Jay and I dropped by Metro Ayala to buy a gift for the birthday celebrant. We thought of a simple one that she could use. This woman almost got everything in life and so thinking of what to give her is a bit of a challenge. When were done with the gift, we headed straight to Laguna Garden.

Almost everyone invited was there already. Waiting for the celebrant's arrival.

The entire day, she (celebrant) was with her children and sisters. Did some self-pampering and just being clueless about what was in store. It was her 60th Birthday by the way. Then dinner time came. She thought they would have a simple one with her family. One acting (from the connivances 😁) led to another then the door of the function hall opened with all of us singing Happy Birthday!

She was indeed surprised and was so happy! The night was full of laughter and tears of joy! The food was great too! A celebration of her 60 years of existence. There were games and heartwarming messages from her children, sisters, and friends.

We felt honored to be part of her circle. A remarkable woman, a mother, a friend, a great servant of God, and a Dentist by profession. She is a great example of a true disciple of Christ. Who serves her fellowmen beyond measure.

The party ended with grateful hearts. It was a very inspiring and memorable birthday celebration. It made me think to evaluate my own life. With the question, 'Am I a good influence on the people around me?" most especially to my children and husband.

Ate Merlyn, as we call her, is such a great example of goodness, generosity, and everything in between. I look up to her as a role model. Thanking her for being part of our lives.

Thank you for reaching this far.

Until next time!

xoxo,

Met

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Aside from wanting it to stop, I wanted it to keep pouring too! Ironic?! Because me and my siblings love to play in the rain! We would run around our neighborhood carefree and splashing in muddy puddles. Calling also our friends to join us and have a great time while the rain's pouring. Great memories from my childhood. Except for the rain that is brought by a tropical storm we are advised to stay indoors for safety.

Sometimes these days I don't like rain especially when it is school days. It is challenging for me as a parent when sending and getting our children from school. The roads in our area got easily flooded. But most of the time when it is raining hard, we just decide to not let our children go to school. To stay safe and warm.

While at home, I will prepare our favorite champorado or Macaroni soup! Our children love these two! If no ingredients are available in our pantry, we simply have our hot chocolate like Milo for my children and Tableya for me.

What about you? What memories do you have of rain? I hope you had great memories with it too!

I'm inviting @dpmeriam and @lytha to join this contest too! You can check the contest post here.

Thank you for reaching this far.

Until next time!

xoxo,

Met

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“In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time.” - Dieter F. Uchtdorf

It is always a joy when family and friends gather and spend time with each other. It was last month that my family and some friends planned to have an overnight stay at one of the resorts in the island of Mactan, Cebu, which is the Costabella Tropical Beach Resort.

Costabella is a 156-room contemporary Filipino-Spanish beachfront resort with a private white sand beach, refreshing outdoor pools, landscaped tropical gardens, restaurant and bars, and extensive leisure facilities and spa where guests may choose to do as much or as little as they wish. source

The plan was an overnight stay at the resort. We checked in June 16 and checked out June 17 before lunch time.

We arrived at the place before lunch time. Our rooms were not yet ready for check in, so our group opted to have lunch at the resort's restaurant, La Marina.

This is the whole gang! Family and Friends!

The food was delicious. Sorry I was not able to take photos of the food we ate. But it suffice to say that it was great! We were filled and satisfied. Aside from the sumptuous meal, the service was also excellent!

After lunch, the kids already wanted to get into the pool! It was also just right in time that our rooms were ready and we were able to change to our swimming outfits. But before jumping into the waters, I took a photo of my children and husband at the hotel's Filipino - Spanish inspired living room.

We started swimming after lunch. Enjoyed the waters for I think almost 4 hours or so. The water is just so irressitable especially to the children. We also wanted to swim at the beach but it was low tide so no sea water. :D

Instead, the children saw some star fishes. They enjoyed seeing real ones!

I wanted to not get up early and just stay in bed, but I thought, I will miss the early sunshine at the beach! My husband woke our children up then we headed to the beach. Good morning sunshine!

After checking the beach and got some sun, we went back to the bicyle station where guests can use it for an hour.

We let our children take turns and my husband and I did also some rounds. It served as an early exercise. :D Our girls love biking. They have individual bikes at home too!

When we were done with the bikes, we headed to the hotel's restaurant for our breakfast. They were various foods to choose from. It is up to us to what to choose. There were salads, bread, pancakes, fruits, hot drinks and many more.

Again we were filled and statisfied with their food. After a little chit chat with the group, it was time to swim again! This time not only at the pool but also at the beach! Yes! it's high tide!

Everyone enjoyed the sea water!

The resort also allows their guests to use the kayak for free. The picture below is our eldest daughter and my husband.

Now it is time to say goodbye. Check out time was 12noon. We would love to stay one more day but our time in the resort is up.

The overall experience was superb. From their service, the hotel amenities to the food, just excellent!

If you are looking for a resort to stay while in Cebu, I highly recommend Costabella!

Thank you for reaching this far and watching.

Until next time!

xoxo,

Met

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Hello Music lovers of Hive!

It's been quite a while that I have not participated on the weekly Hive Open Mic. But I am grateful I am back now. I was scanning through the entries for this week's theme In love with Nature and Mother Earth., and everyone did a great job. I love the theme. I have always love nature and the feeling I get everytime I have close encounter with the wonderful creations all around me.

It passes all my understanding how every element works just perfect. In the morning when I send our children to school, I always look up the sky and give thanks for another day. The sun, the clouds, the air that we breathe indicates we are truly love by the One who created all of these we are enjoying. It is our solemn duty to protect and preserve it.

So I taught of singing this song today, Colors of the Wind by Vanessa Williams. This song serves as a reminder that that we don't own this Earth we lived in. We must learn to respect and co-exist with every living thing there in. I love this song from the movie, Pocahontas.

Here is the lyrics:

Colors of the Wind

You think you own whatever land you land on

You think the only people who are people

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon,

Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest

The rainstorm and the river are my brothers

How high does the sycamore grow?

And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon

You can own the Earth and still

Loving the lyrics of this song. Thank you for listening! Thank you @wizj for this theme.

Until next time!

xoxo,

Met