What a mall!

I went to Tri Noma, a newly opened mall along North Ave (in front of SM North Edsa).

1 - Most of the stores/shops aren’t opened yet like ¾ of the 3rd floor are still under construction. As a result, there was less air conditioning or should I say none at all in most of the areas.

Rating: Understandable
It was really hot inside, imagine having no fresh air. Even if I like to look at stuffs inside some shops, I really can’t take the lack of air. There were exceptions like in Maldita, F&H and the alley where Human, Sketchers and Artwork are located. Be prepared and bring your fans, hanky & towels.

2 -- Parking wasn’t really a concern because there were security guards and signs around to guide you and tell you where to go.

Rating: Good job, manong!

3 - Here’s the best part ---- there was no water everywhere so just imagine how their restrooms look & smell.

Rating: Disgusting

I won’t elaborate more but I almost puked inside. I wonder why they even have to open it if it’s not working in the first place???? What, just in case there’s someone who can’t really hold on to nature’s call and can bear doing it while smelling and seeing all those gory stuff?

I guess it will take some time before I visit the place again. Megamall, Shangri-la & Podium are just around the corner :-)

Weekend @ Coco Island

Here’s a glimpse of Coco Beach Island Resort, Puerto Galera. We were there last April 28 – 30. I wasn’t really planning on any summer outing since (1) I can’t find anybody or a group to go out with , and (2) I am saving for a ‘dream’ vacation. But since Christian and the Berks were eager to bathe out in the sun, I have to make last minute reservations. It was originally planned for the holy week and the word “planning” is now part of his vocabulary, so we had to postpone. It was a good thing as well so that it’ll be like the culminating activity – from my birthday to graduation.

The best thing I like about the place is that it was able to preserve nature’s beauty and here are pictures to prove it. Yes, you will also find coconut trees and plants in other beaches but here, each nipa hut is surrounded by plants (flowers, plants, shrubs) and now I understand why they don’t have air conditioning – rely on fresh air:-)

The place is a separate island from your usual Puerto Galera beaches so it wasn’t really crowded despite that it’s summer and it’s also not an empty resort. Most of the guests were foreigners – not sure from which country because English is not their main language.

They also have a silent pool.

And in case you’re done with the water, they have tennis, basketball and badminton courts plus mountain bikes, board games and massage.

Ngayon lang nag-gradweyt!

Hep Hep...hoorah! Congratulations to me! At last after sooo many years :-) I was teary eyed when asked how it does it feel graduating. It wasn't easy during the last few terms given my erratic schedule before. This memoerable day happened last April 23 and though we're only few, it was a blessing since the entire ceremony lasted for just 2 hours. Though there were some familiar faces but they are definitely batch lower. Here are some tips I got from friends and I'd like to share with you who are about to graduate (from the same school):

1 - bring/wear a sling bag; cellphones are not allowed or even handbags so better to have one na hindi obvious

2 - direct or tell your guardian where you are seated so they'll know when it's time to take your pics

3 - I don't know but it's not worth having yourself totally made-up (unless you are graduating with honors) given that there are a lot of students graduating and the ceremony is just quick

4 - If they say 2pm, you may arrive 3pm. We waited in line for an hour or so -- no chair, warm outside where you are asked to queue

5 - Wearing open-toed shoes IS allowed

6 - Chat with your seatmate if you think all the speech are boring

To my fellow graduates...congratulations!