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Thursday, May 7, 2015

2015 ...

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AND I AM BACK ... I'M SO EXCITED TO TELL YOU ABOUT WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW ...

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

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Oh hello … It’s been such a long time since my last post … gaaad! I’ve been soooo busy … lemme just give you a run-down of the things I did last September … looking at my blog … I didn’t see a single post for the month of September … ok, so here’s what happened.

My September started exciting … ‘cause SUPER JUNIOR s coming to Manila!!!!!! … How ASWEOSME is that?!!! … ok … {I need to calm down} … so first week of September is ticket selling … I was super nervous (tbh) ‘cause I really wanna get the best seat for the concert … for the past 2 concert … My friends and I always the SVIP … but for this concert … I wanna get the seated VIP … (for a change) …

Ok, my work schedule has not been that busy … but I did went to Cavite and Dipolog … My first time to visit Dipolog … nice place and they have this nice church structure …

For the third week of Septemeber … omg! This week has been awesome … ‘casue finally I got to visit Boracay … yea~ my first time in Boracay … this has been one of the best trip ‘casue I went here with my family … my parents enjoyed this trip so much … and I’m so happy that my sister and I got to bring my parents in Boracay … ^.~ my mom even requested another trip for next year … hihihi … let’s see …

Anyhow … I had an awesome September … lot of things happened … but I cannot remember them all … hihihi …

So, I think … that’s it …


xo,
HappiNelz ~

Sunday, August 4, 2013

MY FIRST SOLO TRIP ABROAD ...

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Ok, so birthday month is over … I told you in my previous post that I’m planning something big for my birthday … and I wanted to share with you what happened to that plan …

Anyways, I booked my ticket year 2012 … (yea I know … such a long wait) … originally, my plan is to book a ticket for two … so I did … I called this close-friend of mine and asked if she’s in for that trip … she was like … “sure, I’m in!” so I did booked our ticket … I’ve been to Hong Kong (2x), Macau and Thailand … so I was thinking of a place overseas where I haven’t been before … so I decided Singapore … heard lots of good things about that place … so yea! Plus I really wanna see the Merlion and Universal Studios … my problem now is when should I travel … ‘cause in my line of work … we usually have schedules out of town … so I decided to get my birth date for 2013 … turns out there is an available promo for that date! (SWEEET!) … so yea~ I got the date, the place and a friend to go with me … all set .. I just need to wait for that date to come … hihihi …

Fast-forward to 2013 … Since I’ve been very busy with work … I had short time preparing for our itinerary and accommodation ... plus my friend doesn’t have a passport yet … so I usually reminder to get one … I even volunteered to set an appointment for her passport … she’ll go like … “ok, I’ll get my passport on May” … I was like … “ok, let me know if you need anything or what” … I even sent her the requirements and stuff that she needs … Month of June came … by this time … I don’t wanna follow-up her since I had a feeling that she make excuses AGAIN so she won’t come with me …

Anyways, I was irritated at first to be honest … but you know what I was actually conditioned that yea ~ … I think this friend will not go with me … ‘cause she usually does that to me … oh well … this will be the last time that this will happen …

So July came … I still don’t have a complete itinerary and a place to stay in Singapore … but I was determined to go anyways … I was like … this is my birthday trip … and I’m going whatever happened … it took me two weeks before my trip … to finish all the things that I needed including the accommodation …

I was planning on getting a hostel but I remember that we have a relative in Singapore … so my Aunt contact them … to make the long story short … they let me stay in their house … a minus in my budget! Yes! … hihihi …

Travel day came … and I am all set … yes, I went to Singapore ALONE … all by myself … you know what … I kinda thankful that my ditched me on this trip … ‘cause at least I get to check another thing in my “list” which is to ~ “Travel Solo Overseas” … whoot hoot! …

My cousin and his wife fetched me at the airport … but all though-out my stay in Singapore … it’s just me who explores the place … it’s easy navigating in Singapore … the place is soooo clean and I didn’t mind walking alone day and night ‘cause the place is super safe for everyone … food is ok … Oh! I must say Milk Tea in Singapore is LOVE! … tried lots of Milk Tea there … hihihi …

Ok, so here’s my itinerary for this trip:

July 23, 2013 – Departure (NAIA – Changi Airport, Singapore)
*Free day
*Went to Changi Expo – this one is like an outlet store of branded stuff

July 24, 2013 – Singapore Zoo Day
*Spent my whole day here, ate dinner at Ang Moi Koi Mall

July 25, 2013 – Universal Studios Day
*This I must say … the best! … I’ve been to Hong Kong Disneyland and Hong Kong Ocean Park … but I think Universal Studios Singapore (USS) is the best … well going here I’m thinking … I don’t wanna leave USS without pictures … so I looked for a Filipina around and came across this two friends … so I came up to them and asked if I can join them around the park … they we’re like … “sure” so … yes! … anyways … sorry but I did forgot their names … (I suck at remembering names … TBH) … anyways … thankful to them ‘cause I got lots of pictures … hihihi …

July 26, 2013 – My Birthday
*Went to Merlion Park (Another check on my “List”, I got to see the Merlion! Huhuhu …), MBS, Fullerton Hotel, Bugis Junction (went shopping here)
Then I went back to Changi Expo … then all of a sudden heavy rain showed up … so I have no choice but to go home early … my cousin and his family invited me to a dinner to celebrate my birthday … they also gave me this super cute top from H&M (SWEEET!) … so yea … I had a great birthday here …

July 27, 2013 – Time to leave
(Singapore – Manila)

My solo birthday trip is a SUCCESS!! … whew! … it’s not easy to travel solo overseas but to be honest … I didn’t had a hard time … I don’t know … maybe because I’m comfortable traveling alone … hihihi … you know what … I actually discovered things about myself … that hey! I’m braver and stronger that I think I am … this is such an experience that I will never forget … my first time to travel solo overseas …

I had a great time … and I think I wanna do it again … hihihi …

Anyways … I’ll share with you on my next post (if I’ll be “on the mood” to write) my expenses and how much I saved in my Singapore Solo Birthday Trip …

So yea~ … that’s it for now … just wanna leave something for you guys …
You will never know your potential and capabilities unless you go for it …
So I encourage you to try things that you’ve been dreaming of … make your dream into reality … if you wanna travel solo … go for it … get out of your comfort zone … believe in yourself! …. you’ll discover things about yourself that you never thought you can … so yea … Happy Travel! …


xo ~ HappiNelz

Friday, July 19, 2013

OH HELLO JULY …

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Hello July … my favorite month of the year … yea~ I’m bias … ‘cause July is my birth month … though I must say, I’m the type of person who doesn’t usually throw or make an extravagant celebration, a simple dinner with my family and friends is enough for me … but I’ve noticed that as you grow older … your preferences changes … I think I’ve always been a fan of traveling, I enjoy traveling so much … That is why, this year, for my coming birthday … I made a plan (this would be a first for me) … an awesome plan which I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT! …
Can’t tell the details right now … but I’m all set for this plan …

So … wish me luck! … hihi …


xo ~ HappiNelz

Friday, June 28, 2013

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Oh hi blog … almost the end of the month … feeling down today, although it’s Friday today … not really in the mood to plan something over the weekend … wanted to get some rest and unwind … been thinking a lot lately … about … the things I am doing now, things that’s happening in my life right now and the things I wanted to do in the future …

It’s just the mid-year of 2013 … but why do I feel like I’m assessing that things that I’ve done in my life … for the past 2 years … do you ever come to a point where you ask yourself … do I still love what I do, am I still needed or is this what I want to do for a long period of time …
I don’t know, but I think it’s just normal to asses what you’ve been through and prepare for your future …

This isn’t the first time I thought about it … but I still haven’t done anything about it … ‘cause I’m still assessing the pros and cons of my decision … but in time …. I think I’ll be able to decide soon … of course I want to explore other opportunities which can be a great help for my career and my future … I wanted to gain learning and experience while I’m still young …

Don’t get me wrong … I am thankful fir all the things I’ve learned and experienced and most especially to all the people who helped me a lot with my craft. And of course, I also did enjoyed their company … it’s just that you’re thinking if there are other opportunities that will be a great help to you …

I am not afraid of change … I welcome change if it’s for the better … but right now … I still decide whether to go for it or wait for another time … oh well, don’t wanna make impulsive decision … ‘cause I might regret it in the future … so, I’ll just make necessary planning in order to come up with a decision that I’ll be happy about …

PS … this too shall pass …


xo
~HappiNelz

Thursday, June 20, 2013

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It’s almost the end of the month … which means half of year 2013 is almost over … oh well … lemme share to you the things that happened for the past six months …
Start of 2013 has been both challenging and rewarding for me … there are situations from my 2012 that has been carried over to my first quarter of 2013 …
1st quarter has been definitely a challenging month for me … but oh well … I survived, I made a decision not to be involved again … but you know what? I’m still thankful for all the things that have happened … ok, I think I wrote about it in my past entry … so enough of that …
Anyways, for the past six months, I get to go different places again … work-related and personal travel … have I told you how much I love to travel? … oh well, If I haven’t … well, I’ll make an entry with all the places I’ve been to (here in PI and abroad) …

My January started with my out-of-the-country trip with my two sisters (I’m the youngest in the family), we went to Hong Kong … just the three of us … My second time in Hong Kong, but my first time traveling with two sisters abroad … We had so much fun … as usual, I was the one in-charge of everything, from our ticket booking, itinerary, accommodation, I also keep the money and their passport, they also let me do the navigating part … where to ride the mtr or where to drop-off … oh well … no worries ‘cause I got it all covered … I enjoyed so much that trip … from Hong Kong we had a side-trip to Macau … My first time in Macau … such a beautiful place … planning to go back there soon … we stayed at Hong Kong for about 6 days and 5 nights … all worth it … so happy that I get to travel with my two sisters … (January – Hong Kong)

My February … Valentines Day … oh what is Valentines Day anyways? … hihihi … just kidding … February, I had a light load … I just attended a seminar “training the trainers” and just had one provincial assignment … which is in Daet, Camarines Sur … (February – Naga – Daet, Camarines Sur)

March … oh hello summer! (but not for me) …. One of the most toxic months for me …. Got a heavy load of provincial assignments … this was the month where I have provincial travel every week … from North to South … from land travel to air … oh well … still … I am thankful … (March – Bacolod, Roxas City, Cabanatuan, Malolos, Mt. Banahaw, Tagaytay, Batangas) Hi April … my Mama’s birth month … Hot Summer ... but to be honest I still haven’t enjoy my summer by this time … ~.~ oh well … (April – Bacolod, Pagadian, Tagaytay, Binondo)

May oh May … I got to say that May has been uh mmm … challenging, exciting and fulfilling … Challenging, because my was my schedule to take an exam … which is essential for the development of my career, exciting; because I got to go out of town with my officemate-friends … we went swimming and stuff … super exciting and enjoy … that was first! Fulfilling; because I got to see and hear Nick Vujicic live … My friend and I attended his motivational session … such a very positive man despite of his condition … his personality, determination and optimism is just so inspiring … I was super touched by his story … (May – Balayan, Lipa, Iloilo, Puerto Galera)

June – My just as of this time is just provincial travel free … though I have lots of meetings, and stuff … and oh …. Our department had an out-of-town planning session in Tagaytay … which is so much fun … bonding and relaxing time with the whole team … I think June has been hassle-free month … or so to speak … hihihi … (June – Tagaytay_)


xo
~HappiNelz

Saturday, June 8, 2013

MY WEEK'S RUNDOWN ...

Hey blog! ... How you been? ... Anyway ... I have LOTS to tell ... But I don't think I can write all of it tonight ... 'cause, first ... I'm using my phone now ... It's kinda hard to type on my screen ... Not used to it ... Anyways ... I had an awesome week ... I got to go outoftown with my officematefriends, we went to this awesome beach for 3 days ... I had a great time there ... Tried different water activities; Banana boat and cliff diving ... Wanted to post some pics here but nah ... Pics are on my ig&fb account ... Go find it ... LOL ... Anyways ... Oh I got to see Furious6 yesterday ... *twothumbsup ... Great movie ... Been a fan of that franchise since the 1st installment ... Anyways ... I'll post my review soon .... Uhmmm ... I think that's it for now ... Rundown of my week ... Hihi ... Oh! Today's my sister's birthday ... So yep ... Foodies! ... Hihi ... 130608~10:35pm MyBed xo~HappiNelz