Manila Ocean Park

I should have done this post a long, long time ago, but just could not find enough time to do it. Things came up till I have forgotten about it. Good thing I was cleaning out photo files and saw pics from our 2nd Manila trip last year.


We went to Manila's Ocean Park on a very rainy Friday of 17Jul, our 2nd week there. The Student don't have a class, the Nurse finished her night duty at 0600H, forced the Office Girl to take the day off but let Mum go to work till noon and picked her up. And as you know, Dad is retired.

We went and see the Mermaid Show first.

It was nothing special but the Little Boy liked it. The Nurse and I were teasing the Office Girl to quit her job and try being a performing mermaid because she can do better than those ladies. Just kidding! I know carrying an act like that take some hard work. And I saw how the children and even some adults enjoyed watching a mermaid dance in the water!

Anyways, there was a dry mermaid ready for photo ops so we lined up.

Then we went on inside.

We had fun with these glow in the dark cubes!

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These are 2 of the eating places there,

But we had dinner at Gerry's Grill on the ground floor.

. . . and our peachy family photo sessions!

That was such a fun and amazing day being with the people that I treasure so much! We are one crazy happy family; and doing this post is making me want to go home to be with them!


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Still here, but . . .

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My 1st And 2nd Time

. . . to meet such fine and respectable bloggers!

On my short stint at Manila 2 months ago, I made sure to see some of my blogging friends; and Ate Lena is surely on top of the list because I have met her before and became a really good friend. I contacted Ate Beng of Beyond My Quiet Zone; Ate Liza of A Simple Life, Mom's Check Nyo, Mommy's Little Corner; another Ate Lisa of In My Kitchen, My Online Journal; and Kap Marie of Vanidosa.Marie.

Ate Lena as always, was available. Ate Beng and Kap Marie responded as well, and we exchanged mobile numbers. Ate Liza was busy, while the other Ate Lisa was at Pangasinan. I, being the link of the 3, asked them each when they will be available and where they prefer to meet up. Ate Beng was so polite to agree at anytime and at any place, considering she lives in the far North.

I set-up the meeting on a Friday, 18th of December at Mall of Asia around lunch time. Sadly, Kap Marie could not make it because she's got a party to attend to that afternoon. So it's just Ate Lena, Ate Beng and me.

As the Little One and I were on the way there, I got a text from Ate Lena that she'll be a few minutes late because her GrandSon Ethan was sick. She said she just could not say 'NO' to me. "Wow, ang lakas ko kay Ate Lena!"

Kaiden and I went around the mall and got him some toys. Ate Beng texted that she's already there, so we walked to where she was. We were on the phone talking as I saw a tall lady walking towards me. I didn't thought Ate Beng was that tall. She said I was pretty, bigla tuloy akong nahiya! Hahaha! I get coy when being praised.

Anyways, we headed towards TGIF where Ate Lena and Ethan were waiting. When we got there, I introduced the 2 lovely ladies to each other and Ate Lena acquainted Ethan with Kaiden.

As the gorgeous adults started talking . . .

The cute little rascals began playing. They got along pretty well. Ethan is so nice as I know he was being patient with my Little One's kakulitan! Kaiden kept on hugging him and giving him kisses! He even want to take Ethan with us! I tried, but Ethan doesn't want; he said he wants to stay with his Mum (Ate Lena).

While we were talking, we got entertainment on the side, as the crew performs a dance number everytime 'I Gotta Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas was being played.

Ate Lena, Ate Beng and I talked about our respective lives, other bloggers, celebrities and even politics. Ate Lena was the one who's got connections everywhere! And like last time, time ran out and we have to go our separate ways.

I am so glad to have met Ate Beng (my 1st) and Ate Lena (my 2nd). Another reason to come home to, to catch up form where we left off.

Thank you ladies! I had such a wonderful time! Till my next trip!

P.S.
Thanks again Ate Beng, for your pretty gift! Bawi ako sa pasalubong ko next time!


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Lollipop's Playland And Cafe

We've got a leaflet in the mail about Lollipop's Land's school holiday program where you can leave your child for a morning, afternoon or an all day play. They supply the meals and the kids will have art and craft, games, face painting and just play all day!

Lollipop's Playland and Cafe is an indoor play area where kids can jump, climb, slide and just have fun! As the children play, the parents can rest and have a cup of coffee and a slice of cake or a sandwich, as they have a good cafe too. They can also be a party venue with a fairly good package.

The said establishment just opened a new branch near our place so we checked it out and enrolled the Little One for a whole day of play. He was so excited as we lined up to get in. I stayed for a bit as he settled in and started to go on the slides.

Here's what will keep the Boy busy today . . .

I bet Kaiden is having lots of fun as I'm typing! I will pick him up by 1700H this afternoon. I am just having a quiet day here at home after spending a couple of hours in the mall. Just passing up time as the Husband comes home tomorrow.

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Rain, Rain, Go Away!

It has been raining here for days now. Good thing the sun showed at Christmas Day. Though some parts of Australia celebrated it with a very wet weather, and some got flooded too! They say it will rain all week. It doesn't shower non-stop but it comes every now and then, giving us that dusky feeling because of the gloomy atmosphere.

I won't let the lousy weather get to us so I'll take the Boy out today; to have fun on the mall's covered play area, maybe get him a toy and just hang out together.

Have a good last Monday of the year!

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Busy Month

I have been out of the loop for weeks because my dear Husband came back home for a month! We got busy doing things everyday and just spending time together.

We had movie dates . . .

Dined out as always . . .

Made the most of the time we had before the Husband move to another continent.

You would think that I will have all the time in the world since B left. But no. Our week is always occupied. I take the Little One to his swimming lesson once a week after school, I go out almost everyday and the same on weekends.

Busy . . . busy . . . busy!

Today, I made sure to find time to make a post and blog hop; so here I am!

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Immensely Tied Up

. . . with stuff here and there. Time ticks hastily that days and weeks have already gone by. It is the month of November now and soon enough, another year had passed as we all face a new calendar term.

Been so busy these past weeks. I will try to update as soon and as often as I can.

Hope you all are doing great!

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Trip To The Science Museum

Since the Husband went away, my friend Melanie was my constant companion. In fact, she is my only friend here in Australia since 2003. I have mentioned before that we both have 1 kid who were born 4 months apart. I am glad that since we settled back here, the 2 boys are starting to get close and really bond.

We met on the 2nd Saturday of the Little One's Spring Break at the Brisbane Science Museum. Melanie was with her only son Jacob and husband Mark.

As soon as the 2 boys saw each other, the naughtiness started! They ran around like crazy and yelling like there's no tomorrow!

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The museum had shows and we watched one of them about Liquid Nitrogen.

The kids enjoyed it and stayed quiet all throughout the show.

There was another place on the ground floor for the children to see but us parents decided to leave the museum because Kaiden and Jacob were getting uncontrollable! One follows the other. They will behave for a short while, but back to being playful a few moments after! We actually could not keep up with them! 'We're getting old!'

The only shots I have with my Little Prince, where I had to beg just for him to stand still!

We then walked to South Bank. There was a small carnival-like area were the kids played a little while.

As we were walking to find a place to eat, we saw a busker or a street performer. The lady's act is she'll stand still but moves the moment you put money in her trunk. The boys were surprised when she moved and laughed!

As we passed by the pool and beach area of South Bank, the kids wanted to have a dip and play in the water. Both Melanie and I did not bring any towel nor extra clothing. We just let them play in the playground.

We had lunch at Decks.

And had these . . .

Our group photo

We all had a fun but tiring day!

I hope these boys will grow up close . . .

Like us!

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