Bicol 2025 . May 5 (Day 2)

What happened today? Too much actually.

Woke up at 3AM went to port at almost 5AM we are confident since we have our tickets already but something need to be confirmed and printed at the ticket booth that opened at 5AM with a very slow service and a very long line. 

Booking ticket shouldn't be that slow since the process is kind of old school.

Luckily we were able to print our ticket and people are still nice but I have to use the time of departure since its almost 6AM and there’s still tons of people in front of us. Boarded the ship and we are off to Catanduanes with 3 hours time travel. Gem booked the ordinary ticket meaning no aircon and after lining up and figuring things out, all of my sweat glands are alive. We were able to secure our seats but it's not the most comfortable will take it and charge to experience. We left Tabaco an hour late and we arrived at San Andres by 10AM after head banging for almost the whole 3 hours. Lol

We were fetch by a driver and off we go to our tour after some kind of morning.

WEST TOUR 

• Miraculous Batong Paloway
• Luyang Cave
• Virac Cathedral 
• Museo de Catanduanes
• Twin Rock Beach Resort
• Tampad Beach (Face of Jesus rock formation)
• Fleur de Lilies Glamping Farm
• Batag Beach
• Mamangal Beach 

After Museo de Catanduanes, we had lunch and then check in at Casa Remedios just change quickly before the beach hopping. Beach are tempting but since we are not staying longer at each beach it’s hassle to swim and change. 

When were back at our accommodation we shower and we realized that some places close early since we are not in Manila. We took the trip to Virac Town Center had some dinner at Fernando’s and went back to our accommodation, clean up and I zoned out. 

Good night, Catanduanes.

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Thank you to Island Escapes for arranging our tour and made our stay in Catanduanes hassle free

My Photographs: Bicol

Bicol 2025 . May 4 (Day 1)

My brother asked me where I will be going and I said Bicolandia. So weird that I'm saying that out loud when at some point in life it should be normal by now but no. 

We can't check in online so Gem is already at the airport. I'm running late as always and over packed.Haha We don’t have check-in baggage so I’m pretty relaxed that the only worry I have is that my shampoo or conditioner is over 100ml. 

I slept at 4am because I just pack from 12-3AM. Got home super late from watching the volleyball game since it went to set 5. Good game day and it was fun to watch I’m going to miss volleyball too. 

I think this is the first trip that we are going from one place to another that’s one reason why I can’t figure out what to bring and for what will be my clothes rotation. Let's see how this trip will go. I had coffee this morning just to be sure that l'm awake. 

We ate at Burger King and then rush inside because there might be line at security but it was fast and we waited a while for our gate number which was announced minutes before boarding.

Landed in Bicol wasn't able to take pictures on the plane because I was in a middle seat and it's raining in here. What’s Bicol without rain, right. We are currently at SM Legazpi for early dinner. There should be more shed on the loading and unloading areas if it’s always raining in there. 

Travelled 1 hour to Tabaco City where we are spending 12 hours to recharge before transferring to Virac the next morning. Made it to our room which is pretty basic and thankful for the TV and PBA Rush for 24/7 basketball thing. I slept immediately and took a shower when I woke up around 11PM so I don’t have to rush in the morning. Also regretting not buying throat spray earlier at SM. 

Goodnight from Tabaco City

My Photographs: Bicol

UAAP S87 . Final Four (Volleyball)

 May 3, 2025

This isn’t on my schedule but I guess since I can go and also Araneta, why not. 

Gem is finally in Manila and free so I asked her if she wants to experience volleyball this time and she said, yes. I wasn’t the only one who wanted to watch volleyball for so long we were actually planning it for years. Lol 

M2M was the day before and since I panicked I already bought tickets the day before. Well, volleyball isn’t that huge yet compare to basketball as I thought since it’s the Final Four already but coming from long time volleyball fans the crowd for this Final Four games is slowly growing compare to the previous years.

Men’s

NU (twice-to-beat) vs UST

FEU (twice-to-beat) vs DLSU 

Women’s 

FEU vs NU (twice-to-beat)

UST vs DLSU (twice-to-beat)

Finally another Men’s volleyball game to witness as well. So there were 3 games on the ticket that we can watch and thankful FEU games are back-to-back. 

Wasn’t able to catch the first game because it was already staring when I left the house but NU won and we had lunch first before entering and when we went inside it was almost at the end of 1st set. 

I may always want patron tickets for basketball but in volleyball it’s kind of good to be somewhere higher for better view. FEU men won the game in 4 sets and that still take some minutes before the women’s game. 

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It’s hard to imagine FEU will be winning against NU most especially that they’ve been together for so long and that chemistry is undeniable. It wasn’t an easy game but without a twice-to-beat advantage FEU still gave their all and give NU a good game. Game lasted up to 5 sets and that was the last game of FEU women’s. 

Glad that Gem was able to enjoy it as much as we enjoy basketball. UAAP Volleyball gain some fans this season. 

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We are honestly not looking forward to a 5th set game since we haven’t pack for our trip and our flight is on the next day. Thankful that it’s not an early flight and it’s just a local trip. 

M2M . The Better Endings Tour 2025

May 2, 2025

Should we all be thankful that Marion got a flat tire some time last year that it lead to the whole thing. 

I never ever thought that I will be able to see M2M live ever. I was probably listening to them when I was maybe 12 years old and really no one ever thought that the reunion will ever happening. 

I was really looking forward to this that I waited for the ticket sale but then after just minutes, it’s sold out. Thankful that there was Day 2 because I was in panic mode when I couldn’t have Day 1 tickets. Eventually they still release some Upper Box and Gen Ad until the day of the concert. 

Healing our inner child to see M2M live. Seriously. 

They became active on socials and we honestly love all the updates until a week before tour starts, a tease of the setlist was seen on a short video that was posted. Someone also made a playlist on Spotify and later M2M officially posted a playlist that consist of the setlist. 

For a band that hasn’t been play for so long I’m pretty sure that they will stick on the setlist since it’s probably hard for them to change it. Maybe add one or two song but major change on the setlist will probably not gonna happen. 

There was a post about people singing along on the early tour and someone commented “wait until you play in Manila”. Oh boy, hopefully we didn’t disappoint them. 

Played the playlist for a week or two prior to concert day and I somehow wonder how will be the transition since there’s a solo for each of them. I watched a snippet of Day 1 and that’s it I just can’t wait for concert day also thankful that’s in Araneta. 

I left home early and was able to roam around the mall and I was also anxious because the next day will be the Final Four game of UAAP. Too much people in Araneta that I don’t know where to eat but I finally saw Salad Stop and I ate there. I asked the ticket booth if there’s available ticket for the game the next day. Only Upper Box was available and with my panic self, Upper box is okay than nothing. Bought tickets despite of my gut telling me that there will be still lower box tickets. 

The concert was fine since there was already clips from the day before and the early shows before that. 

Sad truth is that on every concert majority of audience really is there because of the bands hit songs. I can’t blame anyone or concert goers but spending much for just that? Oh well we have our reason and all. Next time you can be ready by searching the tours setlist. Its fun to be prepared (just my opinion).  

I enjoyed it despite of being seated the whole time. I’m really not used to seated concert but that will do but I want to dance on some songs too. 

So worth it to be able to see them and knowing that they also enjoyed doing this tour.

They were so happy and you really can see it. 

Not sure if there will be another album or even another tour from them but really thankful for that flat tire. Lol

Thank you, Marit and Marion 

My Photographs: M2M 

Random . May 2025

On leave

I panic on semis tickets

Salad Stop

M2M and I had tears. Who would have thought that we will see them again after all these years. Thank you for that flat tire and thank you Marit and Marion!! 

Araneta, I’ll be back in 12 hours. Lol

That transition from last night’s concert to today’s volleyball game. Araneta, I’m back!  

Super enjoyed this game and we are treated with a win and a loss with 5 sets. All good

Time to go home and pack 

Dinner

Packing for a 6 days trip took me 3 hours might still remove some clothes

Late but just in time since there’s no traffic on a Sunday 

Airport now and I’m hungry. 

As much as I want to change my travel backpack, I just can’t. Not yet. 

Hello, Bicol! 

Mayon, you are pretty. 

Small towns in the province is really something

The mayon and my cupcake. Huhu

Catanduanes!!! 

We visited so many beach now and we didn’t even swim. 

Hiked Binurong Point and wow. Just wow. 

Tour and then sleep. 

Yesterday was a blur

Back in Tabaco 

Happy Birthday, Papa!

This Bicol trip was such ablur. It will be our last day tomorrow and just lunch on schedule since we will be heading to the airport 

Lu, thank you for always showing up on the most unexpected time. 

Amazing Race: Bicol International Airport Edition

Flight is not full and we were offered an early flight than our usual time and why we didn’t put on window seat. Lol 

Never on a window seat for this trip maybe the universe says that I don’t need to be sentimental because it’s too much. Or maybe I don’t need to be. 

One moment we were at SM Legazpi the next thing we were seated on the plane back to Manila

Listening to ilysb while on the way back to Manila just to torture myself. Lol

Nadine Samonte on our flight. She’s pretty. 

Hello Manila with Friday traffic as welcome committee

Back home and allergies are being active. Oh my. 

Woke up almost 12 hours later and triggering some cough and cold. Shit

Totally rested now we go back to our regular programming for a week before flying out again. 

Voted. I wish this doesn’t have to be as heartbreaking as the last one. 

If only I can run to MOA on Wednesday for Game 2

Normalize wearing sleeveless with this weather no matter what body type 

Is it illegal to have so much photos of the Mayon 

Yes, I do have my own karma and I’m living with it

No to Game 3. Let’s get the win today, Tams!!! 

Finals jitters

Can’t have coffee when my anxiety is high

GAME 3 

SECURED TICKETS FOR GAME 3 THIS SATURDAY!!! 

You guys are so hard to entertain and I’m no entertainer. 

Friday, done. 

GAME DAY!!! Hello, MOA!

IKEA

Anxiety while watching volleyball is very different from basketball 

Congrats, NU!!! 

KimPau passed by on us and my phone is on my bag. 

Hi, Shang! It’s been a while. 

Whoa. Why I just discovered the continuous season of #CriminalMinds 

Watching #CriminalMinds reminds me so much of why I love these kind of show and why I’m paranoid. Lol 

Done with #CriminalMinds season 16 before heading to the airport

That was a smooth airport process

Hello, Singapore!! 

Sleeping at the airport

Stuck at the one of the best airport, why not. 

Breakfast at Mcdo 

Capsule and Bugis. 

Finally a bath before roaming around SG. 

Merlion and Marina Bay Sands. I wish we stayed a little longer so we can see the city lights 

Check out and time to transfer to our next hotel. First, buy that shoes on sale. Lol

Citadines, you are pretty but you remind me of Black Mirror

Lady Gaga!!! 

What’s a trip without a blister from wearing Dr. Martens 

Mcdo for post concert meal 

Somehow regretting not being here for The Eras Tour 

Last sleep in Singapore

Check out and on our way to Vivocity and Sentosa 

Unfortunately SEA Aquarium is closed and we got no plans to go to Universal 

Went back to get our luggage abd we head to Jewel 

Our flight is at 2AM of Friday 

Smooth flight again with Jetstar to Manila and I’m so sleepy. 

Back at home by 8AM and we just slept the whole afternoon 

Why do I feel that I’m being bullies in a way with a few words by someone close. 

Fuck that trauma that installed to me by someone else. I hate that you still somehow make way to ruin my day or even my life even after death. 

My OG cases from Phone Rebel are officially broken

Still dreaming about you, Singapore

Thank you dad for visiting me in my dream

Collegiate basketball shouldn’t be treated as pro level when it comes on getting players. 

Taste of my own medicine, I guess. 

Crying over this episode when Khloe finally agreed to meet Lamar after years. 

Watching #The Kardashians this weekend. I know I’m already a year late. 

Mcdo for breakfast instead of spending money going to Manila. 

When you die on old age it’s more acceptable that knowing that a young kid die of something unexpected. 

Red flag is red flag but I guess we have to learn our lesson by ourselves. 

Baby sitter for rainy Sturday night.