Mt. Pinatubo Trek

Aerial view of the Mt. Pinatubo lake.

I don't intend to pose an entire photo album in this entry hehehe. I just can't help but share my awe about the magnificent view of the infamous Mt. Pinatubo. Who would ever forget the most catastrophic event of the 20th century that took lives and had left thousands and thousands homeless.

That was June 1991 when everyone was struck by that atomic bomb like sound and shook the central part of Luzon. Afterwards, a form of cauliflower clouds filled the sky. Out of ignorance all the students were jumping in glory as if there were celebrities performing, when all they've been waiting was for classes to be suspended. (I think I'm guilty of that hehehe)

I was 14 years old when Mt. Pinatubo gave it's series of eruption. For a kid who had an actual experience of the incident, I thought it's going to be the end of the world. In a sense that the day turned out night and there was non stop rain of ash, sand and stones.

Now, after the devastation that almost erased nearby towns and provinces on the map, even spreading volcanic ashes and pyroclastic maover the neighboring asian countries here's what it looks like. The once dreaded and feared Mt. Pinatubo, now resting and giving you a piece of cinematic approach to entertain your naked eyes.

Despite of it's beauty, this should still remind us of what nature is capable of.





Looks like you have just been warped (hehehe). It really is on the Mt. Pinatubo site, the aftermath that is. After my sister saw the picturesque scenery, she uttered in amazement, "I thought it was in Canada or in Hawaii" (hehehe). It really is amazing.

And it looks like I was just standing beside a painting.

The skyway that day was not passable because of the previous monsoon, this is the reason we took the long way. For first timers, going up will take roughly 3 hours and 30 mins. That's because as you go along, you can't help but stop, look and take shots of the mountain like formations of lahar.


Like in any hiking adventure, climbing up is the BIGGEST challenge. So before you take a stride, check first if there's no weather disturbance around the area. Otherwise, you'll just gonna waste your time. You may not even make it to the crater like what happened to others. Department of Tourism will not allow you to trek as the place will completely not passable. And even if they will, hiking will be a lot challenging. So better check the forecast before you set that date.

We're all set. This is the drop off point and the meeting place back when done trekking.

And I'm getting ready for that BIG step of my life.

After 5 mins of walking hehehe

My arthritis is starting to feel it..LOLs

I think this is where the idea for the ice cream flavor was taken...
Very Rocky Road.

Reaching the crater lake entices you to take a dip... it's blue-greenish color appears when it's receiving that much rain. According to our guide, the algae microorganism is so much alive.
I was afraid at first because I thought it has sulfur. But eventually, I felt I was being drawn by it's beauty. Then what the heck...despite of my worries of changing or rinsing after, I took that plunge. It was very deep, peaceful and very cold. The complete opposite of the once angry and ravaging crater 17 years ago.

feeling wow, looking wow....thanks to arthricin...hahaha

Here's the hard part for me. I don't know where to change... there's no fresh water available. So I just brought my stuff back with a small itch in my butt (hehehe)

We can only stay for two hours because the sun is starting to set. These months has shorter daylight so we have to catch up before we crawl in the dark.

Whew!!!! At last... Reaching the meeting place safe and sound. DOT even sent a group of Army soldier to standby just incase an unfortunate situation happens. Good thing we're all A-ok.
What I need now is a full body massage...hehehe
I hope you enjoyed viewing.

I'm very proud to say that Mt. Pinatubo, you are conquered!

music and lyrics

There are times that we get enthralled of the songs that we hear everyday. It is as simple as because we can relate to it. Such a bliss to our spirit. And a delight to our imagination. Like the clouds that touches the sky. It gives us a lift and stimulation.

One must draw an inspiration from someone or something to be able to create an effective way of conveying these thoughts to become emotion. And then all of sudden, it let's you experience that magical feeling.

How it started or how it began... no one can tell. But like the heart, its pumping blood to our soul to keep life flowing. I can’t imagine how life would be without it. So crucial that it drills deep within our senses.

I'd like to dedicate this entry to, Suzanne who made this simple song very meaningful. I finally at last convinced her to sing hehehe

I don`t know why but when I look in your eyes
I feel something that seems so right
You`ve got yours I`ve got mine
I think I`m loosing my mind
Coz I shouldn`t feel this way
Catch me I`m falling for you
And I don`t know what to do

Catch me I`m falling for you

Healing Our Bodies

When you work at a place where you feel so vulnerable on so many things, it is so important we know how we can cope up on such.

the author of this article is unknown, I would like to give the credit to him/her.

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One of the most powerful wonders being present in our physical form is human touch. Comforting touch allows us to access the part of ourselves that yearns for a sense of oneness with the world around us. Even simple forms of touch connect us not just to our bodies but also to the energetic presence of other people.

There are so many ways to incorporate touch in our daily lives, one of the easiest being a heartfelt embrace. Just making a point to hug someone on a daily basis and really feel our energy pass between each other can strengthen the bonds that keep us together. Hugs help us heal any hurt or upset we may have recently experienced by letting us release into the moment of the embrace and realize that no matter what happens to us, we have someone in our lives who supports and cares for us.

Another nourishing form of touch is massage. While we may think of massage as a luxury, it is actually an ancient form of healing that enables us to open up our energetic pathways in order to receive unlimited energy from the universe. It doesn't matter whether a simple massage comes from a loved one or a massage therapist, but by giving ourselves the gift of massage every once in a while, we are doing something healthy and beneficial for our bodies. Massage helps our bodies activate their own restorative powers, creating a wonderful way to engage fully in our own healing.

Letting ourselves take advantage of the healing nature of touch creates space where we can truly live in and experience the world through our bodies, allowing us to completely immerse ourselves in the loving sense of joy and wonder that is our life.

It's about the journey, not the destination.

In these days of high fuel cost, it's still quite hard to imagine how jet-setting is not as glamorous as it once seemed. Before, one must have a huge amount on their bank accounts before they can go on trip. Thank goodness we now have low fare airlines making our passion for international whirl just as easy as going to the city. It's practical, economical and frugal. Thanks to Cebu Pacific (can be accessed at http://cebupacificair.com) for making such an excellent move.

I just booked the flight that my family is going to have. Writing about it was the very first thought I have the moment I reached my place. This will be the very first time we'll spend a trip altogether. And I'm so sure it will not be the last. I'm so excited about the bonding that we will spend in a foreign land. I kept on telling them that this is the reason why we sweat ourselves off at work. When the time comes that you want to spend a good time, unwind and relax, this is one of the many ways you can enjoy the fruit of your labor.



To reward yourself of the hard work and to enjoy the blessings that God has endowed you is one of the most wonderful things we as human can celebrate. I believe that traveling abroad doesn't need to be lavish. Just as long as you set yourself in an expectation ...and mind condition, regarding your real purpose of the trip. You still have to think that there's going to be tomorrow. Otherwise, you will enjoy yourself 3 feet under debt or worst behind bars. HAHAHA

For me, I do it to sustain the motivation, especially if you get tired and bored of doing the same thing over and over again. Second, to become invisible.At least you get to try new things without the fear of getting yourself in front page (talk of the town that is ...hahaha). And lastly, to stretch my comfort zone. By doing this I get to know distant lands, their culture, practice and beliefs. I experience things that you can't just read on books, magazine and newspaper. I become knowledgeable. And I become confident.

I believe that Life is a grand adventure. And any life worth living is worth putting in writing. Don't you agree? (hehehe) Stay tuned for more updates.

Things You Can Tell by Looking at Your Face

Not really sure if they are true as there really is no proof nor scientific basis proving their legitimacy, but it's worth giving a check.


By Bae Ji-sook
Staff Reporter

Seeing a swollen face in the mirror is a source of stress for people in the morning. Some blame lack of sleep while some others blame the instant noodles or alcohol they indulged in the day before.

However, sometimes, it's not that simple. The various parts of our face are said to correspond to particular organs in the body and skin trouble may indicate some part of your body needs attention.

1. Forehead: Your forehead tells you about your chest area. If a rash or strange wrinkle suddenly appears on your forehead, you may have lung trouble; but if your forehead goes red, you heart may be in trouble.

2. Eyes: Eyes show your liver and intestine condition. If your eyes are red too often, or tears from for no apparent reason, your liver may be out of sorts. If you flip back your eyelids and find your capillaries lack redness, you may be suffering from anemia.

3. Nose: The nose is related to the livers and aspiratory organs. If you have a rash on your nose, you may have lung problems. An ongoing red nose could indicate liver troubles.

4. Mouth: Mouth, lips and tongues show the condition of the digestive organs.
If you have sores on your lips, you may have gastritis. However, if you have irritation around your mouth or chin, it could indicate uterus, ovary or sex-organ trouble.

5. Teeth: The teeth relate to the kidneys. If your teeth break or decay easily, this could indicate a lack of calcium, which is related to kidney malfunctioning.

6. Cheek: Pimples on your right cheek could mean too much heat in the lungs. Pimples on the left cheek could mean liver trouble.

7. Hair: Silky black hair indicates good blood circulation and hormonal condition. Prematurely graying hair could mean kidney trouble.

Of course not every rash or pimple indicates organic problems. However, looking at your face in the mirror for just a minute each day will help you get in touch with and understand your body better.


Not everything you read and see in the internet is true. The best way keep healthy is to eat a balance diet, eat right on time, have enough rest and sweat yourself off to eliminate toxins in the body.