LOOK | B & W at BU5

That's something I was wearing to the BU5, Bloggers United 5 at SMX Convention Center last June 1. Pink Fashion dress, SM Parisian satchel bag, Primadonna shoes and Blazer from Wholesale-dress.net. I am so into black and white lately. I love the fact that it's a huge trend for Spring 2013, and it was on all the major runways. It always looks timeless. Well, I'll blog about the BU5 event on my next post!


Shoes: Primadonna | Bag: SM Parisian

Dress: Pink Fashion | Blazer: Wholesale-dress.net

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PERSONAL | I Miss You, on Father's Day

Fathers Day without my Father just doesn't seem right. Card shops with adverts in their windows, people rushing around buying presents, retailers telling us to get our Fathers Day presents here! Well I can't anymore. So instead, I just turn away and feel that sad hollow within me as my eyes well up yet again and I head off home. 
There's no one like My Dad, and he's not here to cuddle any more and tell me that I'm his best girl. He's not here to hold my hand and tell me it'll be all right. He's not here to celebrate Fathers Day with me, because he died. :'(

Nine months have passed

I’ll never forget the day

Mom rang to tell me

That you’d gone away

The hurt is the same

Like an open wound

There are days

I don’t utter a sound

Some days the pain is stronger

It makes me sick and weak

I can’t stand this much longer

I just sit here and weep

I’ve shut my private door

And let no one in

Locking myself in a box

They try, but I won’t give in

You were like a rock

Strong, faithful and true

What worth has my life

Now I don’t have you

I was your first born

Daddy’s little girl

I took my own path

But was still part of your world

I was not the best

Guilty of neglect

But you know daddy dearest

I had so much respect

I always loved you

My dad, my star

Now my pain is

To worship you from afar

I love you now

As I did back then

I just hope... one day

I will see you again

I am so proud of you

Brave and strong to the end

Now when asked “how are you?”

There is no need to pretend

We all love and miss you so much, sleep well

and take care of all who went before you

Forever in my heart!

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TRAVEL | Zoobic Safari's NIGHT SAFARI

After our ultimate fun at Tree Top Adventure, we wanted to experience a wild night adventure in Zoobic Night Safari!, so we headed next to the one and only Tiger Safari in the Philippines, the Zoobic Safari.

It is also one of the Subic Bay's nature theme parks that offer visitors a different kind of adventure. The theme park main feature is its Tiger Safari where Tigers freely roam an enclosed area and  gave you a close encounter experience with the tigers and its babies.

Here is the entrance area where you can buy foods, plants and pets.

Bathroom and toilets were clean, unique and zoo-themed which was really fascinating.

First part of our park tour is through the Zoobic Park where we are introduced to different farm animals likes rodents, birds, and other animals that are endemic to the Philippines.


After the tour to the Zoobic Park, we led to the park’s Serpentarium which is located in an old bunker. Inside, different snake species are found including pythons which are commonly found in the country and other lizards.


Our tram train that leads us to other parts of the park.

The day tour would enable the visitor to see the animals clearer and to take better pictures but he perks of the night tour were the Night Safari Show, and that's what we wanted. The first one was the glow in the dark dancers, animal show with parade of animals then the fire poi dance while the next one was a tribal fire breathing dance. They were both highly entertaining.

Quickly after that, the tram train brought us to the Tiger Safari - the most exciting part! The tiger that we encountered, was already full from a day of eating chicken meat. The feeder took some moments teasing the tiger before the bloated tiger stood up and took a bite of those raw chicken meat.

The last stop of our tram train is at the Animal Muzoolum which is a small museum of different fossils and is also housed within an old bunker. From here, we continued the tour by walking to the Aeta’s Trail and we are guided by greyhound dog where we are invited to watch a short show performed by the Aetas. They perform different traditional dances like their dance for war and the monkey dance.

(photo credit: Aly)

At the end of the trail, we enter the Croco Loco area which is dedicated to the park’s crocodiles. We walked through a metal path on top of a large den of crocodiles. 

If you want to experience a thrilling and rewarding close encounter with nature's best to offer, then visit Zoobic Safari. It will give you the opportunity to experience first hand having tigers surrounding and jumping on the vehicle you're in.

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Zoobic Safari
Group I Ilanin Forest
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines
Telefax: (+6347) 252-2272; (+63) 929-7072222

Makati Office
3/F Yupangco Building
339 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City,
Philippines
Tel: (+632) 895-7142; 898-3695; 899-9824;
899-9595
Mobile: (+63) 917-8351111
Fax: (+632) 899-9829

TRAVEL | Tree Top Adventure - Subic

After my #ootd shoot at Global City last April 6 (sorry, back log post), we went off for some extreme adventure at Subic. I've already been to Subic's "Ocean Adventure" where you can swim with dolphins and sea turtles and you can watch sea lion show, see aquariums and the Dolphin Friend Show. This summer, it's Tree Top Adventure and Zoobic Safari for us. Yey!

Ahh... it's more fun in Subic.

Subic offers the best adventure spots and also the best variety of tourism and recreational attractions, luxurious hotels, beaches and eco-tourism.

One of the special and enjoyable sightseeing spots in Subic Bay Freeport Zone that tourists and travelers should see is Tree Top Adventure. This is a manmade park situated in a deeply-forested jungle-area. This is nature’s sanctuary, enveloped in the realm of overgrown trees and jungle-foliage of various types. 

Breathtaking, is a word best used to describe the experience of riding canopies, walking cable bridges, and cable-sliding from one treetop to another while marveling at the vast array of surrounding flora, fauna and animal species.  

We have to wear a safety harness before we start to our Silver Surfer ride.

Silver Surfer rocked us back and forth while standing up as we’re securely glided from 60 feet high above. It's an ultimate fun yet scary experience of surfing in the air.

Lol, I was too scared to move or even to look at the camera. I just hold my breath and shut my eyes.

My sister-in-law, Grace (who's very generous for treated us here! :))  and his hubby tried the Superman Ride.
The Superman Ride is basically just like a motorized zipline, but you will be securely suspended face-down, stretching your arms while holding on to the bars, and extending your feet up to the next bar. You will then soar like Superman.

Choose an Adventure to Embark On!

Treetop Adventure or Canopy Ride 
Appreciate unspoiled nature from up to 100 feet above the ground! Follow an adventure trail suspended among the rainforest’s highest branches by crossing 4 suspension bridges and taking 5 motorized cable rides of up to 220 meters long. Rate: PhP 350/person

Ultimate Adventure - Superman Ride 
Experience real Wildlife! Soar from tree to tree while securely suspended facedown and feet up. This thrilling trail covers 2 platforms of up to 140 meters long and 100 meters high. Rate: PhP 200/person

Tree Drop Adventure - Rapelling 
Serene as the jungle may seem, there is also something in it to quench your thirst for adrenaline rush. Flirt with the gravity by rappelling down the side of a 60-foot tree! Each descent is a unique adventure as we offer a variety of styles –the conventional, the lizard, the daring Australian style (face first) Rate: PhP 150/person

Silver Surfer 
Rock back and forth standing up as you securely glide above Subic’s Majestic rainforest. Feel the cold gentle wind and the breathtaking view as you convey from 10 feet up to 80 feet high. Experience the ultimate fun of surfing in the air. Rate: PhP 250/person Trekking Adventure Sometimes, to experience an unforgettable high, one must keep his feet on the ground. Come have a serene walk with us through the wilderness and marvel at the magnificent flora and fauna of Subic’s renowned virgin rainforest. Rate: PhP 100/person Schedule Time: 10:00am; 12:00nn; 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Interactive Free Fall Adventure 
Feel the most exhilarating rush of adrenaline while hanging upside down. Free fall adventure drives you to a fabulous experience of winning as it towers you up and losing as it drops you down for a maximum head rush. Scream for your life and have a fantastic time as you engage with the 5-cycle extreme zone. Rate: PhP 250/person

For some info, contact the
TREE TOP ADVENTURE 
Subic Branch JEST Area, 
Upper Mau Cubi Point Subic Bay 
Freeport Zone 2222 
Telefax Number: +047.252.9425 
Mobile: +63.920.628.8740 / +63.932.171.5729 
http://www.treetopadventureph.com/subic

As we headed to Zoobic Safari, we just dropped by to an open field and took some photos. Since it’s noon time, we didn’t stay long because the sun is very hot. So, 'till here, I'll blog about Zoobic Safari on my next post! :)

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LOOK | I'm a Skater Girl

It's always the most basic outfit that feels the most polished and put together. There's nothing particularly special about this look - denim short, cropped top, cap and sneakers.
I put this look together in our family escapade (will blog it on my next post) one Saturday morning slump after trying on dozens of different outfit.
I was surprised at how much I ended up liking such a simple outfit. Sometimes you just have to go back to the basics and realize that they always, without a doubt, look great and comfortable.

By the way, I really don't know how to skateboard, I just borrowed this from the boy beside us. Tee-hee!

Cropped Top: Pink Fashion | Short: Random Shop | Cap: Pink Fashion

Shoes: Parade of Shoes 

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