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The Blossoms of April: A Journal

( Last Week of April 2024) – Island Rekindling: Back on Court

The last week of April has been incredibly productive for me. One of my main goals while living on this island was to reignite my passion for my original (original?, Maja’s voice popping out my brain cells lol hahaha 😅) sport from my elementary school days. Basta, that was the sport when I am in 6th grade. My father used to train me in this. This sport brought me to different places like Bogo where I came out the champion and Ronda where I finished third place. Those were my core memories. (charrowt ba, haha 😅) And now, 21 years later, let’s just say I’m a bit rusty – muscle memory can only take me this far, lol Haha😅! But I was determined to get back into the swing of things, and I finally managed to hit the courts for a game of lawn tennis.

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Tristan’s Pizza Hauz: A Pizza Experience with a Side of Sunset in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island

Harold had been craving pizza ever since he set foot on Bantayan Island. That’s the only food he constantly mentions as we headed to Santa Fe. (Haha! As if there’s no pizza in Cebu, LOL.😋) Then he suggested that we go for a swim at the beach and then look for a pizza place. I agreed, but then I had a better idea. (Ding! Lightbulb moment 💡, haha 😆)

“Why don’t we do both together?” I asked. “We can have pizza by the beach!”

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The Winds of August: A Diary

Rainy Day, A Perfect Story, and An Unplanned Trip – Second Week of August 2023

Last week, I decided to cut out sugar. I had been feeling some unpleasant symptoms already (HAHA gor na me! 🥹) and I was proud of myself for reaching seven days without it. I still ate rice, though, and drank coffee, but I didn’t add any sugar. I felt great after seven days! I had more energy, my skin cleared up, and I lost a few pounds. I’m going to continue cutting out sugar, and I’m excited to see how I feel in a few weeks.

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Sip and Learn at SANDALO VINEYARDS Wine Appreciation Course

I’ve always been an adventurer and I love exploring new places. I thought I had explored everything the island had to offer, but I was recently surprised to learn that there is a wine appreciation course offered on the island! I am a local but work in the city, so I don’t get to visit Bantayan Island. When I heard about the it, I knew I had to sign up. Oh jiva? 🥂🤫

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Chilling in Bohol, but Dreaming of More

Imagine sleeping on top of a mountain without a tent.

My friends and I did just that when we went to BOHOL! We laid our exhausted bodies on a tarp, enveloped by the cold breeze until night came. The blanket of stars began to fill the sky above. As time went by, the sea of clouds woke us up early in the morning, just below us. It was one of the best views I have ever seen. We also witnessed the pink sunset over the Chocolate Hills and saw the beautiful landscapes of the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces. We also visited the astounding Can-umantad Falls, which presented marvels to our sights. Later that day, we also swam in the mystic Canawa Spring, whose depth is unknown to anyone. Those were the times my memories were etched in my mind, such unforgettable times in BOHOL. It was such an adventurous time that I told myself I had to go back. 🫡

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Trying Out “I LOVE BUCKET SHRIMPS” in Mactan With Stunning Views of the Sea and Sunset

Sometimes, satisfying my cravings for food by buying and cooking it at home is not enough. I still yearn for a better place to savor the kind of meal I desired — a place which would awaken my senses, where I would watch the sun set on the horizon, view the sea, the clouds, the sky as it changes its colors; and then catch the sight of the moon and stars as they begin to show off their radiance, observe the boats pass by, hear the ocean waves as they splash against the seawall, smell the salty breeze of the ocean, feel the refreshing air as it caresses my skin and, of course, indulge myself the flavors of these savory food that I have been yearning for a long time. Dzibah, ang arte lang, haha 🤣🤣🤣

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