When I first walked into that airport, I felt like I was home. It was amazing! The moment I saw my aunt, cousin, nephew and the rest that came to pick us up, I felt like I've been so close to them ever since. First of all, I haven't met my nephew, but it felt like we've known each other for the LONGEST. Well, we have, we just didn't talk as much.
In my 3 week vacation in the Philippines, so much was going on. So many highlights of my vacation.
1. CM, Awit, Amos, Yeye, Ninay (Chloe), CJ, Caleb, JL and Noah
My nieces and nephews. They were the ones I was looking forward to seeing. 9 years ago, I only met Awit and CJ. After them, it was all pictures and videos. They are all so big now and all in school, except for JL and Caleb (they are still babies). Their hugs I really do miss. Whenever I remember them always yelling my name, calling me "Tita Jeremae!", still makes me cry. I miss them so much.
2. Kuya JP and Ate Roxanne's wedding
It was simply beautiful. Ate Roxy's dress was the prettiest dress I have ever seen. The reception place they reserved was all fixed up and faaaaaaancy. There was a waterfall and a photo booth. I would say, it was pretty nice.
3. Boracay
We got there during dinner time, so we ate dinner and all my cousins and I started swimming in the pool and the beach. Even though it was dark. The water was so warm in the beach, but in the pool it was so cold, but it felt good because it was humid and raining. haha. We had free breakfast and the morning of the next day, we went banana boating, flyfish, snorkling, and island hopping. We saw Manny Pacquiao's house in Boracay and MAN is it big. We shopped and we slept. Oh and did I tell you we swam? LOL, we were in the water a lot. And the morning of our last day, we did some last minute shopping. (x
4. Robinson and SM
That place was an everyday duty.. kind of. We just always went there.
5. Chowking and Jollybee
We have it here in California, but its nothing compared to the ones in the Philippines. Originals are better.
6. Visiting Lola's grave with family
It felt great to visit again.
7. Laguna (times 2)
First Laguna trip, I saw Carla and Sam! We swam and ate. Second Laguna trip was with my mom's side of the family. Amazing time. We swam and ate... again.
8. My dad's birthday
Surprise! It was a party. LOL, my dad just thought it would be arroscaldo only, but there were more food and a karaoke machine and balloons!! They even had games and a program organized by my cousin. We all had a great time and my dad too. He got to be with his family! :)
9. Going to the Island near quezon city.
I guess it was just a "my bad" for me. Looks like I get sea sick, especially when the waves are big. The car ride was 4 hours and the boat ride was 1 hour. The boat ride was horrible. I threw up like more than 5 times and I felt the worst. But I would say this whole trip was bad. My cousin, Kuya Kim and his wife, renewed their vows and had a beach wedding with a Pastor. I would say that the throwing up was worth it because they decided to be "one" not only in the eyes of the government, but in the eyes of God. I'm very happy for them.
10. Macapagal Seaside and Star City
..with Reyes's. We all had fun! We ate out, then went to Star City. My nieces and nephews were so excited, they started runnning and screaming!! Made me very excited as well! My nephew, CM was very brave! For a 9 year old, he rode all the rides that Me, Awit and CJ rode. Though they weren't rides that were scary, they were still unattractive to kids that age. We all had so much fun and afterward we were soo POOPED! haha. We were so tired, we were all sleeping in the car. We also passed by the Jose Rizal monument (i think?) and mall of asia.
11. Aguinaldo's house!
It was museum! I love museums! We saw so much history of the Philippines and it was great!! I even saw a "living rock". They say it grows... WEIRDDD.
Those were all the highlights of my vacation. I met so many people! Especially family. I had such a great time. I wish I could go back soon. Hopefully I will!! I have to. I don't want to forget anyone that I met there. And next time, 19 days is not enough. It must be longer.
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