Journey of Motherhood

It's been only 3 months and closely 2 days (I gave birth to Clarky 7:05AM and now time check while typing this is 4:05AM) since I gave birth to our little princess so I'd say "journey" is far from yet but hey!, first week for first time moms already means a lot in the whole of momma-hood experience. :)

.......clearly, no words can ever fathom my experience as a first time mom. There's this unspeakable (yet, I speak of it) joy of having to hold your baby in your arms, knowing she is her Mommy and Daddy's greatest treasure, the level of happiness within seeing your baby sound asleep with tinges of her cute smiles peering through her face, the joy of having to hold her (okay, I said that again).

I would love to write every day of my journey with her - the whole of it, the every little tiny detail - so I won't forget them when she grows up, so I'd get reminded more of how eternally blessed we are the moment she came to our lives.

(I bet I have all this energy to write given I have slept through 5-6 hours tonight. What a milestone! :D)

There is no right or wrong way of becoming a mother (well, I bet there is. But for the purpose of my speech, tag along.) because truly, mother knows best. And apparently, I experienced it firsthand to appreciate my mother more now that I've become one. I learned to understand even better her do's and don'ts in our lives, her daily sermon and regular antics because we never get to learn at times so a mother will always have to remind us again and again until we get the hang of it (but really sometimes, we just never will).

I've officially become a mom now that I'm 30 and I guess, life really just started for me (if that's even possible). It's like life had a whole new meaning when literally I gave birth to another living angel, when a part of me came out to experience this whole new adventure of life.

(I guess I'll have to stop here. I'm starving. Haha - Oh! That's part of the experience too. When you feed your baby, you starve after and you also burp too. Nyah! Then I sleep again. Like I'm the extension of everything baby is doing. Zzzz yeah, and I'm gonna go ahead on snoozing after I eat tonight.)

I want to make time writing everything about my experience but for now, this is about all of it. Goodnight world. 😘

1 Year, 2 Months, 13 Days

1 Year, 2 Months, 13 Days.

That's how long I've not posted here. I just can't believe that. I was busy for that long? I forgot I ever got a blog? Well, yeah somehow.

I'm back to working in the corporate world since 2016 but I've posted some since 2016 so I was busy beginning Nov. 4, 2017 onwards?

1 Year, 2 Months, 13 Days.

Where was I? Basically, no business plans yet. No definite things to do for my early retirement plan. Well, it's not really "retirement" retirement but it's still called that since technically, it's not also resignation.

I'm 30 now. And I don't plan to work til I'm 50 or definitely, more than that. But I guess like all others, after 1 year, 2 months, 13 days, I also don't have a plan.

Funny how we always envision ourselves to be this and that after x number of years and we end up to be nothing like that after. Funny how we always have a lot of plans and ideas and plans and ideas again and never get to execute them. Like we're all talk and daydreaming that we have mastered the art of that.

Life, is indeed quite complex. We miss a lot of time. Well, more like procrastinate. We just let moments pass us by - what? - just scrolling social media? meddling with other people's business? watching tv? Etc. We do a lot of that and when the time comes we really need to level up and do something, we cram. Oh, we're so good at cramming. And wasting time.

1 Year, 2 Months, 13 Days.

I somehow not absolutely wasted that much time. I worked my normal corporate job. And worked... well yeah, maybe I did a lot of wasting time. I could have planned and execute some of those plans when I'm not at work but I never did.

When will I ever get to learn? I always think Time is Precious but now writing this, I don't really think I know what that means. 1 Year, 2 Months and 13 Days.

Well, one thing most meaningful in those days is I got pregnant :D and I'm on my 26th week now. YAHOOOOOO! I've been. Well my husband and I have been secretly praying for that. Well, I say secretly because we don't really tell each other but we both wanted to have a baby and we don't wanna jinx it by talking about it. Anyhoo, we're PREGNAAAAANT! Congrats to us! :D

So 1 Year, 2 Months, 13 Days. I actually did not waste time. Haha We were busy preparing for our baby. Aaaaand she's kicking right now. Yep, she's a she. :D mini me!

I wonder if she'll talk a lot like me. I wonder how talkative I am. We'll see when she's out and she starts talking. Oooh, we're excited. :)

I hope I could up my AdSense and finally launch a real site - the one I've been planning in my head, the one I'm sometimes trying to design on my other site, the one I envision to be, and I hope it does have a good purpose like helping the community, etc. I don't know how I'll do that but I just think of that.

Anyway, 1 Year, 2 Months, 13 Days. Who knows how long will my next post be?

My Best City Escape goes to Kandaya Resort!

Early this year was our quick weekend getaway to Cebu, Philippines. We booked in a resort in Daanbantayan, Cebu which we have never known until Gavas Family, our family friend, introduced it to us. By the time we made the booking, the resort’s website was down so we had to do Google searches of the photos, resort info, etc. It was well-recommended to us by our family friend so we trusted them, more than the pictures we saw on the internet.

One Saturday, we took a 3-hour drive from Mandaue City to Daanbantayan, Cebu. Road was concrete all the way so it was hassle-free and very much convenient. The road trip was relaxing in itself as we passed by uncrowded municipalities and saw most of the blue skies and green plantations.

After the 3-hour drive, we finally reached our destination: Kandaya Resort! Weeee! It was no longer something we just saw in social media nor was it just a story relayed to us. We’re finally in the resort, face to face! So imagine our excitement upon arriving and seeing the resort’s signage. We hurriedly captured the moment to document our soon-to-be astounding experience.

Before entering, the guard-on-duty checked first his list of guests to confirm our reservation. After doing so, he allowed us access to the resort. The resort’s entry area were well-planted with coconut trees. Upon arrival at the parking area, we were immediately assisted by Kandaya Resort’s staff and helped us with our luggage to be placed in the golf cart.

So our energies were even pumped up as we reached the lobby, which was actually just approximately 100m from the parking area. We were greeted by the receptionist and offered welcome drinks and cold towels soaked in their Kandaya Signature Scent, which smelled pleasantly citrusy and organic and very fit for that moment as it was hot outside. So thumbs up to Kandaya for that!

Lobby towards the infinity pool and beachfront

After the check-in, we were taken to the main building where our room was located. And upon entering the building, we were blown away – well, also literally. The breeze was blowing through the huge building doors as both access doors were open. We were also mind blown with how scenic and beautiful the main lobby was – the interiors were superb and the instantaneous view of the infinity pool and ocean skies were beyond astonishing. We can just stand in awe while entering the main lobby.

So our journey continued as we were led to our room, which has a veranda plus a Koi pond outside. The room was big and more than cozy. Anyone can just stay in the room the whole day.

Nestled in the coastal heart of Daanbantayan, Cebu is this explicitly magnificent and captivating view of Kandaya Resort. Not to exaggerate but really the resort was breathtaking and more so, exquisite.

The resort opened in 2014 and houses 40 plus accommodations: Deluxe Room, Premier Room, Ocean View Suite, Garden Villa, Garden Pool Villa, Beach Pool Villa and Ocean Pool Villa. Owned by Salimbangon-Yeung Family, the resort used to be the family's beach house and was later developed into a resort named in homage to Datu Daya, a tribal chieftain in Daanbantayan during the prehistoric times.

Koi Pond at verandas of rooms at the Main Building

Bar at Kusina Restaurant

Kandaya Resort’s free amenities include an open gym with boxing ring (Kombate or MMA area), lawn tennis court, basketball court, beach volleyball court, air-conditioned gym, game room, recreational bicycles and 30 minute-use of kayak and paddle board, among others. Other services and facilities requiring additional charges include extended use of kayak, snorkeling in Malapascua Island, motorized water sports and a visit to the Daya Spa and Kuwadra Horse stable. For the resort’s dining experience, it’s an exclusive service by Kusina Restaurant, which has Dedon outdoor furniture collection all over the place – same with the villas. Resort’s main lobby and rooms have mix furniture from Murillo and Coast Pacific.

Buffet Breakfast at Kusina Restaurant

It’s truly exhilarating and calming just walking around Kandaya Resort – very private and serene, like you could hear the flowing water inside the main building. Night breeze was all the more tranquil and the dining experience at Kusina Restaurant was likewise relishing.

Truly, with Kandaya Resort, it’s more fun in the Philippines! It’s the best city escape to just lose yourself in the most relaxing and rejuvenating way. One doesn’t even have to go far, not even abroad with nearby countries. You just have to go to Daanbantayan, Cebu to discover this amazing gem in the Philippines.

Indeed, our weekend getaway was an experience to remember. And if there’s one word to describe our overall Kandaya Resort experience – it would simply be, ecstatic!

Visit their website at www.kandayaresort.com. For Mactan International airport transfers, resort van fee costs Php 4,000.00 (one-way) and Php 7,000.00 (roundtrip) for maximum of 6 persons. If you want to perfectly seal your lavish paradise getaway, Kandaya Resort also offers helicopter ride for maximum of 4 persons at Php 180,000 (one-way). Enjoy your stay!

This photo only by Shin Singson