friends for keeps

then 'til now

Zeth, as you wished! I made the collage :)

my crazy friends 

#high school life

the voice inside me

Being a singer is my frustration. Well, I'm not a singer but I love to sing. It's my way of expressing myself, of what I really feel. I always found myself singing.. when I'm happy or sad, in every emotions I have in each moment.

My father sings very well. His voice is amazing. I'm not being bias but I swear, he has a good voice. When I was a kid every time he's taking a vacation from abroad, I would always hear him singing with his minus one cassette tape or with the VHS videoke. And maybe that's why, I was also influenced with old classic song like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and most especially, THE BEATLES (I'm a fan).

When I was sophomore, the choir group invited the students to become a part of the said group that will be singing every Sunday at the church. I love to be part of the said group because I love to sing and I love to sing for the Lord. My friends tried and auditioned at the school library, I'm the one left behind. I can't sing in front of the members of the choir and to the students who's also auditioning. All of my friends passed the audition and they became a choir member. I envy them. I don't have the guts for the audition. It's my frustration and I want it so bad. I regret that day when I had a cold feet and back out for the audition.

my soundcloud account.. (my covers)
http://soundcloud.com/iminlovewithsunset

Mt. Romelo : A Trek to Remember

It's a sunny Saturday morning, thanks God for the fine weather. My friends and I went on a trip and obviously, I planned it and made the coordination.

at Areza while waiting for a ride going to Siniloan

Mount Romelo is located at the south, in the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre. Our destination are the Buruwisan falls, Lanzones falls and Batya-batya falls. We planned to meet at around 7am and as expected, all of us were late.. :) From Nagcarlan, we took a jeepney going to Sta. Cruz (Magdalena way) and drop to Areza (not sure if it's already part of Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz). Then a jeepney going to Siniloan. From Siniloan, we took a trike going to Famy (drop point - Brgy. Macatad).

Before heading to Brgy. Macatad, we first visited the Siniloan church, pray for a few minutes

At the drop point, a man approached us and asked if we're going on a trek. He's name is Kuya Botong, an approachable man, we got his service to be our guide for P300. But we all agreed to give an additional payment since he's really helpful, accommodating with lots of patience especially to me during the trek.

Kuya Botong

at the registration 

registration fee is P50

Start!

We asked kuya Botong, how long will it take to reach the Buruwisan falls and told us for about an hour. But our trek took for almost 3 hours. We had a hard time during the trek. Abby fainted (thank you to the group of campers who gave fox's candy), Suzette had cramps and I almost cry, feels like losing my breath.There are 12 station to pass before reaching the camp site. Each station has a cross sign and area where campers can rest for few minutes. 

view from the top

1st station.. 11 more to go!

Some of the stations we've passed, rest for few minutes.

Buko loco for P15. Thank you Kim for the treat. 

 The muddy trail adds excitement. Campers can also rent horse of locals going to the campsite for P300.

path walk more fun

First stop, Buruwisan falls and Lanzones falls (they are near to each other)

To reach this falls, we need to go down in a slippery trail, on a huge tree full of big roots. The roots serve as the staircase. This is really a big challenge for me since I'm afraid of heights. Kuya Botong asked our group: "Kaya nyo ba bumaba ng patalikod?"

way to the falls

'cause the best part is falling

majestic picture of Buruwisan falls and ideal for photography

Buruwisan falls is 40ft high and more or less 60ft deep

Trekking is all worth it once you see the falls.

at its cleanest 

Lanzones falls 

10-12ft high

 Batya-batya falls is on the other side. It took us almost an hour to reach it. We can say that this is the most challenging of all the three falls. We need to swim into shoulder deep water. Since I'm not a swimmer, I really had a hard time. Big thanks to Kuya Botong who have a lot of patience.

Batya-batya

more or less 5ft deep

We survived! Tired and still trying to smile. 

This is all worth it.

Good company of friends, another memories shared.

My Take, My View : just sayin'

The talk of every-JUAN : R.A. No. 10175 Cyber Crime Prevention Law

-Law makers should think of the people who voted for them. This law cut off the freedom of speech.

-So, what if a gave a sarcastic opinion? I will be accuse of libel? Politicians, all they wanna hear are praises and good things about them. I won't lie to please them. And one more thing, election is nearly coming. The so called "Law Makers" will make "PAPOGI" again! Their faces everywhere with promises of giving good life to the people. Kainis!

-Old post can still be used against you. Old post from your blog, twitter, facebook. I will not be surprised if even old post and comments from FRIENDSTER will be used against a person. Then maybe, many will end up going to jail.

-There are many law to be passed insted. What about RH Bill? It's been an issue for a long time.

RESPECT each others right, know your right. Be FAIR because it's not fair!

"INTERNET FREEDOM" is a Basic Human Right - UN Declares!