A Night to Remember...

I never thought that there will be one unique night in my life that the man I love and adore would ask me to marry him and give me the most wonderful material I've ever received! Yes, it was the proposal night! 

Every proposal has its own story... But I tell you, this one is so intimate. I mean, this is between the two of us - at a romantic place on a romantic date (Feb 14, 2014).

I appreciate being pursued. Well, most of the women feel so great every time we feel that we are loved and cherished. The highlight of the wedding proposal would be the reality that you will be engaged then be married! Honestly, I've been waiting for this to happen (though not really expectant at all haha!). 

And now, I am getting more excited with the wedding day as well as the "married" life - I believe that's the more important one. I can't wait to spending forever with my God's best (being confident that he's the one whom God ordained for me). I feel so blessed for having a night to remember...

Delved into the Richness of Baler

Bear with me if I had inserted a travel post here ;) I just can't keep the remarkable weekend getaway I had with my brethren and the superManly himself. Since I am addicted to travel documentaries and blogs, I myself would like to experience the actual fulfillment when you get to see a fresh view with great adventures. A few weeks ago, my friend Remsy has invited our Life Group to try Baler, Aurora. When I heard the place I was not hesitant to say yes to the invitation, of course I invited my superman to go with us (I am confident that the getaway will be more fun if we will be with him, naks! apart from the fact that we need an additional driver, lol). The preparation lasted for just a couple of weeks because we believe in the saying that an outing will push through if it will be planned on a shorter period of time. I guess that's proven so true!

I woud like to express the amusement with a number of pictures we had taken from the trip. Thanks to Manly and Teacher Tinay for the photos :) #photocredit. Sharing some views on our way to Baler and the destination itself.

Concluding this is a lake extending Pantabangan Dam

On our way to Baler proper, a very peaceful lake has welcomed us. We believed this is the extension of Pantabangan Dam - it's situated in Pantabangan area. We didn't see the actual Dam as we took the new and long road unknowingly. Road trippin' indeed! We do not know what lies ahead of us. Getting more excited for the next nature that will cheerfully greet us.

Relying on GPS and "pwede po magtanong" stop overs, we reached Baler after more than 2 hours of straight and 3 hours of zigzag road plus 20 minutes of pauses to ask for the correct direction. We didn't consider it as an arduous journey at all. Laugh times and bullying moments made the journey a fun!

After settling a room for the overnight stay, we have decided to try the waterfalls first. Baler locals said that there are 3 water falls to choose from but 2 of these require strenuous effort so we have decided to just go in Caunayan Falls that doesn't require trekking.

Oh rough road was worth it! See the breathtaking Caunayan Falls below. I've collated our photos - the water is super cold and clear! I tell you, you'll get tossed out from the powerful streams.

Baler beaches were described as one of the "top surf spots" in the Philippines. We will not allow to miss the happy waves that Sabang Beach could offer. Two of our brethren had the courage to try it. The waves were not that scary - fair enough!

Inah, Mai and Randell having fun with the happy surfboards...

Swimming was fun regardless of the painful impact of waves on our bare bodies haha! Joke! We actually enjoyed watching the professional surfers...

Sabang Beach

I tell you, you can't see any night life in Sabang Hotels. So what?! We will not get bored, Teacher brought UNO cards to celebrate an entertaining night in Baler. Some of us were not familiar with this card game - through Teacher's great effort in introducing the game mechanics, we made it! Losers will be punished. You can't believe what's the consquence. How about drinking a bottle lid of tuba vinegar. Ayiiii! (I am one of the losers, so I have experienced the awkward taste)


Playing UNO Game before calling Saturday a day - ManSelle and Inah were the losers of 3-round game.

Food trippin': having a taste of first hand Buko fruit which has a first hand price haha! Lunch on the second day at Gerry Shan's Place located in Baler town proper was awesome as well! Food really taste good with an affordable price. It was indeed a satisying meal for all.

Before heading home, we got the chance to see Baler Museum. Very historical... Award winning movie "Baler", will tell it all.

Museo de Baler

"Kulitan" was the highlight of the weekend, we may say.. Travelling with these guys was crazy! I can still remember why teacher has been K.O as you can see below. It was Remsy's fault haha! She got drunk from the tubas that Remsy brought for pasalubong. lol! Laughing a lot made our journey a remarkable one.



PACPS DGroup



Thank you PACPS for the experience. So blessed to have you! We do not know each other for a long time but our bond through Christ has made us thicker. 



Thank you Guys for the great company! :)

Otso- the Magic Number!


Till next time Baler! We will miss your beautiful morning sunshine!

Sunrise lying in Sabang Beach, Baler

 GLORY TO GOD!

Remarkable and Exceptional Weekend

I can confidently say that I had a remarkable and exeptional long Easter weekend (March 28-30, 2013). Wow! I can still feel the  unforgettable feeling and I'm praying to sense it every single moment. I am so grateful and blessed to be part of the Encounter God Weekend of the Catalyst held at Mt. Peniel Prayer Mountain and Camp Site in the mountainy part of Capaz Tarlac.

 

I really don't know how to explain in writing what I felt that weekend - goosebumps!

 

All I can do is thank and praise God for letting me experience His mighty presence - heart to heart and face to face.

 

So let me just share some photos I've taken during the retreat - these photos will make the journey pellucid.

 

 

Welcoming us with this sign board - and the excitement was palpable.

 

 

Mood of the sky when we arrived.. Sunset is approaching.
 

Taken in front of the door of the dormitory where we stayed for 3 days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a lovely morning! (our second day in the mountain) I love how the sun rays have reflected. I can see the glory of God :)

Yes! Nature is the art of God!

I can still smell the morning breeze - it was a lovely sunrise experience.

 

 

 

 









It seems that the moon and the cross smile at each other. I was reminded here on how mighty is the power of the cross! Jesus has given light to the entire universe and creation amidst of darkness.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

The highlight - the lives that were touched by God.

This is the Life Group where I belong - these photos were taken after the last session (3rd day).

 

 
2 Cor 3:18

So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord--who is the Spirit--makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.