Sunday, December 31, 2017

2017, You were the Dreamer's Nightmare

2017 is about to end. The year that she thought to be her lucky one. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the most hurtful year to her, for her family, future career plan & to some people dearest to her.

In her career, she has always been grateful of what she'd achieved. But like others, she also has a dream. She had waited for few years now only to find out that after some changes, she fell short. She tried to catch up & eventually do the plan B. She was excited then.

To a dearest friend, she knew she made mistake. But despite how sorry she was, even if it hurts her ego, it didn't work out.

Came the worst day she never prayed for. One of the most important persons in her life left her. In spite of being sick, she prayed that she could've live longer & gave her more time to take care of her.

But as she thought that it could be the worst thing to happen this year, just almost 2 months after, her most precious jewel was diagnosed to have a heart problem. It turned down her world. She begged for a miracle. It was like giving up everything in the name of life! Eventually, she gave up her plan B dream.

There were still glitches along the way. Someone who see her as selfish. Someone who considered her as emotionally insensitive to think she will be the most understanding person of all time. Sad thing is, she became the worst version of her self. She totally lost her self. She's mad. Very sensitive. Sets in insecurities. She's tired. And yet, there's no painful other than how she felt for her loved one. She prayed the hardest yet she's afraid. She bargained. She'd stop dreaming. She cried - every day,any time, & anywhere.

Sometimes, she wished she was not as emotional as this. She wished she lived a little rebel. She wished she was not as family oriented as this - 'cause this made it more painful and harder for her.

And this year has only few hours left to unfold. But it didn't change the fact how it brought her so much pain, fear, discouragements, frustrations & unsure future plan.

After all, there are still so much to thank for. So she hold on to those hopes and positivities that this life could still be a beautiful place to live on. But it's totally different now. She's afraid to laugh hard because she might ended crying. Yes, this year is truly a nightmare to her. No matter how she tried to appreciate all the goodness happened around, the painful experiences really prevailed.

She's scared for 2018 and the years to come. So for now, she will let the dreamer in her to rest. She wishes one day, she will regain the life she used to have. To dream again. To live life positively and lessen her fears. Wish her courage. She's far from perfect and never will be one. Hence, she's asking others' patience, love and understanding. Give her a little time. And most importantly, please, pray for her, too.

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Micki3 @ Hong Kong & Macau 2017

Heeeeeeeeeeere we go again! The Micki3 Adventures continue this 2017 :)

Last March 14 Cebu Pac had its Getgo points sale in which I was able to avail 2 tix for Hong Kong & only pay for Php2,150/pax. Booked our accommodation in Agoda and all itineraries & transpo in Klook and availed Php1,900 discount!

Been waiting for 8 months...
And the day of our trip has finally come!

Day 1. 05 November 2017, Sunday.
Flight 5J 420 at departure time: 06:10 am, arrival time: 08:55 am bound for Hong Kong!

We picked up the Octopus Card for MTR (train) at arrival area Counter A13 - Php644/pax w/ $50 load enough for Disneyland and reloaded 300HKD (Php2,040). We used it also to pay foods in 7/11. Going back to the airport, we again reloaded 50HKD (Php340).

Itineraries:
Hong Kong Disneyland - Php3,402/pax
Bohol Hotel (Accommodation) at Chungking Mansion near Tsim Sha Tsui station - Php3,423.07 for 3 nights/2 pax
Stroll to Mongkok 
Aqualuna Evening Sail - Php1,110/pax

You're never too old to wish upon a star!
Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever. - Walt Disney

When Micki3 meets Mickey!
Let me share this whole new world with you. - Alladin


Do you believe in magic?







Walked around Mongkok
I want adventure in the great wide somewhere. - Beauty and the Beast
Aqualuna Evening Sail at 9:30 pm to see the beauty of HK lights!


Day 2. 06 November 2017, Monday. 

TurboJet Ferry Kowloon to Macau and v.v. - Php1,937/pax (2 way)

Whole day in Macau! Entrusted our itineraries with no other than our tour guide - Ryan! haha - Many thanks!

Strolled via hotel shuttles for free to fancy yet fabulous hotels and casinos like Venetian, City of Dreams, Grand Emperor, Wynn Palace, Sheraton, Parisian, Studio City.

Visited  Ruins of St. Paul and Old Taipa Village (pasalubong center).

Venetian Hotel to experience what it feels like to be in Venice!



At Jackie Chan's Grand Emperor Hotel!
Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral


The Grandest of them All!
And at last I see the light! - Tangled
Je t'aime beaucoup mon amour!
With our very reliable tour guide! Thank you! Thank you ry!
A dream is a wish your heart makes. - Cinderella
 Day 3. 07 November 2017, Tuesday.

Itineraries:
Oceanpark admission w/ meal kiosk - Php2,757/pax
- good thing it was a weekday. Not so populated! We'd tried all the big rides - Hair Raiser, Flash, Dragon & Abyss!
Peak Tram Sky Pass for Victoria Peak - Php460/pax
Went back to Mongkok to buy some pasalubongs











Hair Raiser - here we go!


The Flaaaaaaaaaaaaash!

ABYSS is the best! :)

Amazing city lights view from the Victoria Peak!
All We Need Is LOVE - the Micki3 way!
Micki3 at the Victoria Peak!
 Day 4. 08 November 2017, Wednesday.
Flight 5J 421 back 9:45 am and arrival time at 12:45 pm

Bye for now HK! We had short but fun-filled vacay with you!
The always literal backpackers in every Micki3 adventures! 
Video link:



And that's it for Micki3 Adventures 2017!
We added Coron, Hong Kong & Macau on our list!
Thank you Lord for this favor! 
Thank you Ry for the Macau tour!
Thank you Babaks for always on the go! To more and more travels with you!
It was indeed a Happy and Blissful 10 years to us, the micki3! 

C H E E R S & L O V E ! ! !

~ iamdreamermichelle

Friday, September 29, 2017

Micki3 @ 10 Years ~ Coron, Palawan 2017!

03 June 2007 to 03 June 2017
Forever grateful to God for this kind of relationship.
Thank you always and for everything, my babaks!
I Love You, Saranghae, Je t'aime beaucoup! 
Indeed, it's a Beautiful Lovelife for 3,288 days with you!💋



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Thanks to PAL promo, got it at Php2,500/pax on January 28 as they get back direct flights from Cebu to Busuanga! 

03 June 2017, Saturday. Instead of direct flight, we were transferred to Manila but eventually it was cancelled! Literally, our 10th year anniversary was spent whole day at the airport and in Manila! Our sched was moved on the next day so we just went to the nearest church.

Day 1. 04 June 2017, Sunday.
Manila to Busuanga, Coron 

Booked package tour for Coron Ultimate Tour outside the airport inclusive of lunch and entrance fees to all island tours - Php1,200/pax
Airport to Coron Town -via Van - Php150/pax
2 nights for 2 pax room accommodation at Coron Reef Pension via Agoda - Php1,017

Itineraries:
- St. Augustine Church
- Stroll around the town
- Climb up to Mt. Tapyas
- Maquinit Hot Spring 
                Tricycle rent: Php150/pax - 2 way
                Entrance fee: Php200/pax

So much to thank for at St. Augustine's Church. 
Walked around the proper town of Coron.

We made it to the 700+ steps to Mt. Tapyas! Had few stops to catch our breath though! Lolz :p

The view at the back of Mt. Tapyas is fascinating! It was like a glimpse of Batanes!
The view down under is so rewarding! God really made Palawan more extra-special! :)

Dipped at Maquinit Hot Spring. So many foreigners that it seemed like we
 were the foreigners in this group! :p

When the photographer is drunk & instructed me to kiss my man!
HAHAHA - I so like you kuya!
That's it. Back to our accommodation!

Day 2. 05 June 2017, Monday.
A service fetch us from our accommodation and bring us to the pier for our island tours! We booked this once we arrived at the airport. There were several travel agencies outside the airport to choose from that offer different island package tours. 

Itineraries:
- Siete Pecados
- Kayangan Lake
- Banol Beach 
- CYC Beach
Coral Garden
- Green Lagoon
- Twin Lagoon
Thumb's up for God's creations!

On the way up to one of the best hidden lakes we could have! 

Amazing view from the top! God surely made this an extra-special one!
Literally, WOOOoooow!!!

Of course, the bidas to God's breathtaking creation! :p 

Kayangan Lake - the hidden gem in Coron!
W A R N I N G ! ! !
TOO HOT TO HANDLE! :p










We so Love Banol Beach where we had our free lunch!
And here's more....





Green Lagoon's turquoise and sometimes blue-green waters!
The dreamer's reality. One of the most precious gifts God has given me for more than just 10 years!

I am your dreamer.

We ended our island package tours at past 5pm. We were sent back to our accommodation. Strolled outside to buy some ref magnets as pasalubongs, as usual! hehe

Day 3. 06 June 2017, Tuesday.
To airport thru van at Php150/pax. Supposedly, our trip back was direct flight to Cebu but we opted via Manila just to make it sure no more delays and cancellation.

Indeed, it was a great quick getaway to celebrate our 10th year of togetherness! May God shower us more to forever blissful years for us to conquer the world together!