Sights along the way

Remember when I blogged a few days back about the plan to deliver new bead necklaces to Sonya's Garden?  Well, I'm finally over and done with this long pending task.  Truth is, the necklaces have long been ready, waiting to be delivered since March.  But with the many interruptions and side trips that came along, I sort of forgot.  *Haha. 

Anyway, and just another bit of  persistent reminder, By Beaded Story's 2011 bead necklaces (Lace Bead Cloth, Dainty Lace Chalk and Flora Chunky Beads) are now available at the Country Store of Sonya's Garden. 

Bead necklaces aside, here are a few interesting sights along the way.

To jumpstart the whole day Southern journey, Mcdo coffee!

First stop, the Pharmacy to check-out the final art entries of our Children's Summer Drawing Contest. 

Voting of the top 3 entries has begun.  Here's a close-up of my top 3.

A side trip to Kawit, Cavite before Sonya's Garden. 

Emilio Aguinaldo's Shrine. 

Dropped by Kawit to visit a 3rd option for the Pharmacy's team building, Water Camp Resort.  Apparently, no one from the team would dare swim in Liliw's cold water springs nor soak in the deep waters of  Lake Pandin. Same goes for me.

Snack along the way.  Lives to its taste, SWEET corn. 

Me right after the delivery and inventory of bead necklaces in Sonya's Garden. Browsed around a quaint specialty stall  found underneath a lush of bougainvilleas. 

Lovely dinnerware I would love to bring home.  

 The woven slipper that promotes longevity of life.

Sonya's Garden's packed and ready-to-eat salad, with rose petals.

Tis' the season of Mangoes. 

After Sonya's Garden, off we went to Batulao.

Where J. Bond's next bike race will take place. Yes, he is back in action. Wounds from this accident healed and forgotten.

Must be a goat's way of courtship.  First, the head. 

Then, behind. *Haha. 

And, lounging and texting along the hi-way. 

How about you?  Any interesting sights discovered over the weekend?



When feeling crumbly...

A.  Paint the sky with stars...A thought I must keep most especially when the spirit afloats.


B.  Draft 3 wishes.  So here goes:

1. I wish the world would stand still. And, smile.  Even for a moment.

2. My ex-boss replied to a concern I once raised about a disliked task, Customer Service....."The more you hate, the longer it stays. There's a purpose."  True!  I learned.

Now, I wish for appreciation instead of frustration. The pharmacy has a purpose.  Keep this in mind =)

3.  I wish Sister # 4 a blessed marriage to R. I wish I could be there.  But lesson faced and accepted with a heavy heart, Sickness is a glutton for wealth.

And, C. Do what you love most.  I BEAD!  En route to Sonya's Garden this weekend ...

Chunky Bead necklaces.  Click HERE to view all designs.

2011 Bead Lace Necklaces.  

 Available colors:  White, Baby Pink, Grey, Navy Blue, Tan. 

Click HERE to view all designs.

Dainty Chalk long necklaces

Available in green, white, brown.
 

Chunky Bracelets.



Sunny scenes in Baguio

I was surprised to feel a bit of chill at the start of April.  In fact, I shook on the day I did a quick invitational speech for an upcoming activity in a local barangay sponsored by the Pharmacy.  J. Bond claimed it was my scared nerves.  I thought otherwise.  It truly felt "breezy-cool" that day.  A huge difference from last year's summer heat that began in March.

Summer 2011 apparently decided to creep in while everyone was asleep, giving all a real good SHOCK upon sunrise!  *Haha. And now, it is just way too unbearable. 

I miss Baguio!  Cool relaxing weather even on a sunny day.

Feels like Christmas...in summer =)

Wish I wake up to this every single day.  The view from our room.

 

Shopping amidst pine trees at Camp John Hay.

Lovely outdoor art sessions.

A climb in the park by day.  And, bonfire by night.

That happy lone marathon walk along Session Road, from Nardas, to SM Baguio, to the flower alley of Baguio Market, then back.

The scene from SM Baguio's view deck.

Savoring the coolness while looking UP!

Then, homeward bound. Aww shucks!

But, I'll be back. Again. Soon =)



Food trip in Baguio

I was right.  I should have followed my instinct and stayed behind.  Baguio weather  is ♥ .  Ergo, I am sane.  

Foggy with a bit of rain on our first day.

Sunny yet cozy cool weather on the next 2 days. 

But I longed for my bed, my room...so now, I  melt even with constricted moves.  The price I paid for returning home.  At least, I caught up on lost sleep last night.  Still, I miss Baguio's cool weather terribly.

I refuse by the way to step on my overused scale.  A few unwanted pounds are what I gained from my 3-day wagging along, all because of my friend's (Kaka) skill to recommend the best in every town.  In every city.  And, in other countries too. Not only did she recommend one, she sent a list via text twice:

Resto options in Baguio:  O Mai Kan! - Mongolian Buffet. Of course, everyone knows Rose Bowl - Chinese resto. Try the strawberry shortcake of Vizco's along Session Road.  Volante Pizza. Forest Grill near Loakan.  Eve's Garden/Master's Garden - ala-Sonya's Garden.  For a different experience, you may also check out Kidlat Tahimik's Art Cafe.  Or, PNKY Cafe. Make sure you go to Bencab Museum along Asin Road.  Baka gusto mong puntahan si Diego of Tawid Silver.  That's it for now!

Wow!!! With that list, I ended with "alternatives".  Hahaha. Sorry Ka, but thanks.  I'll keep these spots in mind on my next visit. Instead...

For lunch while on the way to Baguio:  Burger King's chicken sandwich and fries.  Yeah! But J. Bond enjoyed  more. Then, a cup of sugar free mixed berries ice-cream for dessert marked our arrival. 

 

First night's dinner at Sizzling Plate.  My first (I think), but J. Bond's nth. Great tasty, succulent steak with java rice and a bowl of soup.  Surprisingly affordable.

Breakfast at House of Waffles. Any breakfast is good as long as with butter :)

"Street" corn.  Great way of pacifying the pangs of hunger during my lone walk along Session Road plus a window shopping roundabout in SM.  

Now here goes an animated dinner at Forest House with Pinky (my flower friend) and her little caboodle.  Amidst Pinky's juicy talk, I was reminded of  Dwarfina's little house because of the gigantic Sunflowers, Strawberries, Butterflies and a barrage of home crafts displayed all around. 

Food was good especially their linguine shrimp and mushroom pasta. But then, these heartwarming flag notes pinned on drinks and bread bowls served as distraction.  I stayed focus on the notes even with J. Bond's beer in the background.   Haha!  The beer by the way had no pinned note.

Little John's Resto was where I ceased eating.  But J. Bond went on, while I was engrossed with the artworks drawn and colored on-the-spot by diners.  Each table had its own set of crayons, pencils and brown paper. So anybody could just "draw away".  Well, I didn't.  Next time.

 

My top choice.  I am drawn to this type of image.

How about you?  Any new food trip discoveries over the weekend?  More Baguio photos coming soon :)