23 Natal Years

"We are always the same age, inside."

After a few months spent here in New Zealand, finally my birthday came!

It was a day mixed with different emotions: happy, sad, worried, excited and most of all... hungry.

I celebrated this day with my adopted family here in NZ.  They cooked the traditional pancit for my birthday and wished me good health and longer life.

~with some beer and vodka on the table...

I am now officially three and twenty!

Birth day celebration:  October 29, 2012

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Mountain Climb 2012

"Stop talking about your mountains and start climbing."

MOUNT MAUNGANUI

Mount Maunganui New Zealand is situated in the city of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Mt Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with its white sandy suurf beach on the ocean side, and a safe sheltered inner harbour beach. Mount Maunganui is also the name of the extinct volcano which rises above the beautiful Mount Maunganui surf beach. Mount Maunganui's world recognised surf beach is a popular area for surfing, swimming, and all beach activities.

Source: http://www.mountmaunganui.co.nz/

Mount Maunganui Elevation: 232m (761 ft)

It's our first monthsary here in New Zealand; hence, we decided to put our rubber shoes on and head to the Mount.

After a few minutes drive we finally arrived on our destination.

Let the hiking begins!!!

Once on top, strike a pose!
Theme:  Emo on top.

Task #2:  Do a suicidal jump shot.

Task #3:  Goof around and hide among the trees.

Task #4: Sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

Onto the next part of our monthsary celebration, lunch by the beach.

Walk around the city,

Window shopping...

and some coffee treat!

Thank you Mt. Maunganui... you are indeed... oh so pretty <3

First Monthsary:  July 2012


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Friday the 13th at Diamond Hotel

"I only watch TV when I go to hotel."

-Joss stone

DIAMOND HOTEL, MANILA

Set against the magnificent golden sunset of the Manila Bay is the five-star hotel Diamond Hotel Philippines. A luxury hotel in Manila with a sunset view, Diamond Hotel is only minutes away from the international and domestic airports, and from the Makati business district. Diamond Hotel is near SMX Convention Center, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Philippine International Convention Center (CCP).  It is also near SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Manila and other shopping destinations.  Also within the vicinity are Manila's famous historical landmarks, cultural sites, and Malate's spectacular nightlife.

Diamond Hotel has a variety of restaurants and bars specializing in different cuisines and diners are sure to have a remarkable dining experience. Function rooms are also available for memorable weddings and successful corporate events. Swimming pool and outdoor whirlpool, tennis court, Diamond Spa, LifeSpan Reflexology and Diamond Club gym facilities are perfect for recreational and fitness activities.

Source: http://www.diamondhotel.com/

From our room, let's now begin the mini tour!

First stop: BREAKFAST! (-ergh, the dining hall)

My friend Apple and Me

And by now, I'm sure you know that I love to eat and take food-pictures so here they are:

And off we walk to stretch our legs~

and take some more pictures of what you can see in and around this beautiful hotel.

Oh well, that's it from us here in Diamond Hotel.  Next stop 'The Land of the Long White Cloud',
 New Zealand here I come!!! >:)

Date of Event: April 13, 2012

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