Baguio City, Philippines – DIY Baguio trip

Baguio is known as one of the greatest tourist spots in the country due to its cool, soothing and calming weather. Being a tropical country, a quick getaway to Baguio is definitely a great way to relieve ourselves from the scorching heat especially during summer.

Baguio is known for these wonderful tourist attractions:

• ·         Burnham Park
• ·         Baguio Cathedral
• ·         Session Road
• ·         Camp John Hay
• ·         The Mansion
• ·         Wright Park
• ·         Mines View Park
• ·         Baguio Botanical Garden
• ·         Philippine Military Academy
• ·         Kennon Road
• ·         Mount Santo Tomas
• ·         Lourdes Grotto
• ·         Bell Church
• ·         Tam-awan Village
• ·         Asin Hot Springs
• ·         Wood Carver's Village
• ·         Easter Weaving Room
• ·         Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary
• ·         Balatoc Mines & Crosby Park
• ·         Strawberry Farm 
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So far, I have gone to 11 out of these 20 places. Those in bold letters are usually the places you can find within the vicinity of Baguio City. Some places our outside the town proper which made it harder for us to include this in our itinerary. If you’d like to visit all these places at one time, you must be prepared to create a week-long itinerary and make sure to check on the weather condition so you can maximize your stay here. 

I am including this in my blog because this is part of Nyx’s milestones. I’ve said it many times.. this blog is all about Nyx. In May, we planned a trip to Baguio with Nyx. I’ve been to Baguio more than 20x already and I want Nyx to experience how it feels like to be in a place with such great climate and atmosphere. I studied in University of the Philippines, Baguio a few years back and since then, I loved the place. Actually, that’s an understatement. I adore the place. I was the one who introduced this place to Erick in 2010, and since then, Erick has travelled back and forth to this place many times too. I want Nyx to love the place too. Someday, Erick and I dream to move there permanently. I wish everything falls into place.. in time.

I was never fond of travelling. I started to like the idea of travelling when I started reading travel blogs. I owe a lot of my travels to a lot of travel bloggers out here in the blogosphere. So I feel any information I can share about my travels and future travels will definitely help anyone who drops by this blog. So I’d like to share my Baguio travel experience on a separate blog post. I hope it can help. :) 

More to come!

FIRST in a playhouse - Austin land SM Bacoor

Hi!

It was Nyx's first time in a playhouse. By playhouse, I mean.. ung ganito - a venue where Nyx mingled with a bunch of kids na hindi nya kilala. This was 3 months ago na din.. Ang tagal na nito sa drafts ko.. I forgot how much we paid na.. What I remember the most is this was the primary reason why I enrolled him in summer class. He wasn't interacting with kids kasi during this time.. Gusto nya sya lang nagpplay sa isang play area.. 

When he started schooling.. his socialization skills improved a lot.. 

Nagpapicture lang kami dito kasi wala kaming shot sa SM Austin land.. :)

The amenities were nice. I think we paid some Php 120 for the 30-minute play... Everyone was required to wear socks for hygienic purposes.. So I suggest you bring socks na lang kasi they sell socks for Php 100.00 per pair (too pricey!).. Photos of guardian were taken upon entrance for the child's security... 

Overall, it was a fun experience!

Nyx loved it!

:)

Wishes granted!

Hi!!

Remember this post?

This was posted 4 months ago.

Its true pala that wishes do come true talaga, especially if you've been really good. :)

This is what Erick got me as his anniversary gift. :)

Erick knows what I want and  he knows how bad I want to have a computer. I prefer netbook kasi its very handy. It fits my needs.. In fact, kahit second hand lang papatulan ko na.. I didn't expect he'd buy this for me. Im super thankful for having such a thoughtful and generous hubby..

This time, I can  document practically everything about Nyx. That's what I'm super happy about..  Anyway, un naman ang primary reason why this blog was created. I want Nyx to see how he is when he is young. It's all about Nyx.. Plus, I have a passion for writing din naman. Writing about the people and things that I love makes me feel good.

Ung camera naman.. 

We bought this kasi we went out of town last month and sadly, I was unable to borrow my cousin's camera since twas our town fiesta din that time.. It turned out as blessing in disguise din naman.. Instead of not bringing a camera at all, we decided to buy our own camera.. 

Here's what we bought.. 

So far, wala pa kong marereklamo sa mga nabili ko na yan.. These products are relatively cheap na compared with other products in the market.. I'm a happy consumer.. :)

Dun sa internet connection.. Yan ung pinakamahirap na part for me.. It was really a challenge on our part.. We filled out an application for PLDT DSL Internet Connection almost 2 months ago.. We didn't hear any feedback.. Anong petsa na?! We walked-in their near-by branch here in Cavite, they accepted our application and we were told na 5-10 working days lang daw, makakabit na.. We waited for 2 more weeks... Wala pa din..

PLDT, as we know is one of the best Internet Service Provider in the country... Sadly.. masyado silang pa-hard to get.. Kaasar lang.I read about it online na.... sabi nila they wait for a subscriber to unsubscribe bago ka makabitan.. kasi they have a slot to fill.. parang ganon.. I cant explain since I'm not so knowledgeable when it comes to that.. basta the point is.. ang tagal! Its bad customer service noh.. they should inform the applicants upfront so we know what to expect.. They should definitely improve on that.. 

Anyway, moving on.. 

We tried applying in GLOBE.. in fairness, since sa agent kami nag-apply.. it was a totally different story.. Sila naman ang nagungulit.. Erick gave all his information over the phone.. Before we know it, the following day.. andito na sya sa bahay.. UNINVITED. I filled out the form and I was forced to submit a valid ID.. in 2-3 days daw makakabit na.. installer came 2 days after.. we were not at home then so it was mom who took care of everything.. they were requiring another ID from Erick.. since wala kami sa house and Erick doesnt have another valid ID available at that time.. di din sya makakabit within the day.. Apparently, pinaulit-ulit ko sa agent if the company ID would suffice.. she said YES.. only to find out.. hindi pa pala OK.

That same minute when we were informed by the installer over the phone na di makakabitan, we went to SMART to submit an application.. transaction was smooth.. we were informed by the agent that either Canopy or WIMAXX would be installed.. At that time, nakapromo pa.. We only paid Php 495 for the cash-out.. In 2-3 days daw.. makakabitan na.. di na lang kami honestly nagexpect ni Erick since ilang beses na namin un narinig.. It surprised us big time when the technicians came over the house this afternoon for the installation. In less than 24 hours, they responded to our application na.. I am impressed. 

Ang nakakaasar lang.. it was not explained to us too well that only the computer can connect to the internet.. Kailangan pa ng router.. All this time, we thought we were applying for Canopy.. So multiple users can connect to the internet.. Hindi pala kasi its no longer available in my area.. 

Tomorrow, my plan is to buy a Router so my brothers and parents can also connect to the internet.. 

Sabi sa inyo e.. madugo ung pagkakaron ng Reliable internet connection.. 

So far, OK naman ang connection.. 

Sana ganito na lang sya.. 

This looks like a lengthy post na.. 

Just a quick something to add na lang.. 

Aside from getting all that I had on my wishlist.. 

We also bought an Android phone early this year.. 

I got the Alcatel One Touch - Glory.

Sabi sa inyo e.. ang daming nangyari.. 

I'll tell you more about everything on a separate post.. 

I missed this!

Good night everyone! :)

DIY Angry birds Name Tag and Notebook tags

Hi!

I hope mothers out there can find this useful!

Its Nyx's first day in Nursery class on Monday, June 10th..

I spent hours looking for printable name tags all over the net and I found it really hard to customize it. 

So.. 

I thought of creating my own name tag and notebook tags for Nyx!

Nyx is so obsessed with Angry birds so this is what I mainly used as a theme. 

Here's how I did it:

1. Go to www.google.com
2. Select "Image"
3. Type "angry birds background" on the Search box
4. Select preferred image
5. Save "Image"
6. Open Microsoft Word 2010
7. On "Insert" tab, select "Picture"
8. Click your preferred image
9. Drag the image on your desired location
10. Right click the image
11. Select "Wrap Text"
12. Click "Behind Text"
13. Then type in your child's name. Position it on the desired location by dragging the image.
14. Save image

This was may end-result!
For mom's who are not so techie like me..
You may find these very simple steps useful.. :)
I'll have it printed in stickers and I'm so sure Nyx will love it!

Let's make our kids' school days fun and memorable! :)

Photoblog: First day in Summer Class

I cant find enough words to describe how I felt on this day.. 

So allow me to photoblog please.. 

On Nyx's First day in school...

We went straight to his Ninang Iza's house.. 

Went to school.. 

Waited for his class to finish..

then went to SM Bacoor to give time for Nyx to play..

headed home.. 

This is not my usual Monday indeed! :)

Nyx's shot @ his Ninang Iza's house

with Mommy. :)

 

Summer is fun @ Ruthers E Esconde School of Multiple Intelligences!

with his classmates. :)

Nyx playing with a toy he was given by one of the teacher aids. :)

Mandatory shot with Tatay Erick in the class room

With Mommy, Nyx and some of Ken

Mandatory shot with Mommy in the room. :)

while waiting for his class.. 2 1/2 hours of long wait. :)

Nyx's name posted on the wall. :)

playground

Family picture :)

With Ninang/Teacher Lizzie

The school boy.

Nyx did so well on his first day in school! :) Proud mommy here! :)