Did you enjoy on New Year's day in the Philippines? What did you do?

New Year 2016

Although this was not my first time to spend the New Year away from my family but I still felt a bit lonely not staying home. Last few years, I spent and celebrated the countdown with few of my closest friends but this time they chose to have the celebration in their respective hometown with family. I wasn't feel so lonely though because of this one of the most important people in my life who chose to be with me for the rest of the year and more, besides him, my other important friend was with us. We decided to celebrate our countdown on the roof top of Golden Peak Hotel. 

It was pretty fun! Consisting of people from different places and nationalities, listening to live bands, watching the countdown and numerous fireworks all around the city, taking photos, eating unlimited food and drinking unlimited beer and cocktails until 3 AM the next day. Since I didn't have work on New Year's Day, me and my boyfriend ended up spending the rest of my holidays in the beach.

So, how about you guys? How did you spend your New Year's Day in the Philippines? I'm sure you enjoyed too! Let me hear your story here...

Here are our photos, credit to the owner - ♥ Sam Petrov ♥

We started eating our dinner before the countdown

Do I look tipsy? Yeahhhh... you're right! hahah.. This is it! We're ready to say goodbye to 2015!    

Try to find me and my friend Alms :)

The view itself looks stunning!

It seems like me and my friend haven't met for a long time.. couldn't stop the chikahan!! hahaha.. find us~

We couldn't resist to take selfies with this fantastic event and place!
WELCOME 2016!!!

It's A New Day,
A New Start
A New Chance To Make Your Dreams
Come True

New Life 2014 ^_^

Hello guys, let me include this one of my favorite events of my life 2014 - MY NATAL DAY. 

I love you all and I wanna thank you for the lovely gift and wonderful wishes you have showered on me. Thanks a lot for making it the best birthday I have ever had. I promise to keep all your wishes in my heart and stay happy.

I thank God for giving me such sweet and caring people in my life. I wished for happiness and love and I got them all from all of you. Thank you guys for being in my life and making it that much more amazing! ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ 

She was the one who celebrated my birthday a month before my birth month... she treated me in this cozy place/hotel. I am so lucky to have this generous friend of mine - "Karma". I enjoyed and still enjoying having a girls talk with her. She's so amazing!

A week before my birthday, these wonderful also celebrated with me. I really had a blast in Apple One - Blue Elephant Restaurant, Karaoke and ended up in Mango Square! haha!

Gumbology Restobar

Address: City Time Square, W.O Seno Street, Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu

Phone:(032) 236 0386

Hours: Open today · 10:00 am – 3:00 am

I'm not a food critic. However, I was fortunate enough to have discovered a hidden gastronomic treasure - GUMBOLOGY

New cuisine to satisfy our hunger... A new gastronomic experience. Let's try to be adventurous and it surely pays to be so. Try some good gumbo and have fun! 

 Upon arrival, I immediately noticed an attractive and yet, extremely colourful decor.

The mardi gras ambiance meant that our dining experience was going to be relaxing, fun and enjoyable.

 Lighting and furnishing bring a festive ambiance to its interior...

An eye-catching tissue holder

As for the food - well, we found it difficult to choose. The photo-style menu was well-designed and perfectly detailed. After talking to the friendly staff, me and my friends decided to order the more palatable favourites and specials:

Complementary Bread and Butter

Chicken Empanada w/ Salsa Verde

P118.00

Bolognese

P208.00

Pizza Favorite

P228

(The drinks were also refreshingly soothing)

Cucumber Juice for our Cooler

P128

This restaurant is the perfect spot for gumbo and pinoy food lovers . I was here with my friends/colleagues to experience gumbo in Cebu.

(We finished the dinner with more photos...)

We Got To Get The Whole Thing In The Shot.

My overall opinion is simple: Try it! The food was simply wonderful and I will definitely go back for another round of gumbo delights. Pricing is affordable and service is excellent and incredibly friendly. It is an excellent dining experience for the whole family, especially if you're thinking of having a party there. It is truly a unique experience that I've not seen or savoured anywhere else.

I recommend Gumbology to all those who want to wine, dine and enjoy the good things life has to offer.

✦Caffe Dara✦

So there goes my little talk about CAFFE DARA. 

Should you want to visit this shop, it is located in One Kenji Place, La Guardia St., Lahug, Cebu City and is less than 10 minutes away from Asia Town, IT Park. 

Another coffee shop adventure.. hehe ~ another chill-out place to stay. HOORAY!!! Today, I bring you CAFFE DARA! Another korean inspired cafe owned by a former student of mine Jun Kim and his ever drop-dead gorgeous sweetheart ♥ a friend and a former colleague of mine Alex. Whew! Proud to endorse this shop! kkk~ All of the details are really attractive. The spherical lights inside and even the name of the cafe, CAFFE DARA! You can feel the love, Sweet, Savory and Magic ♥♥♥ Ohhh Emm Gee! kk~

The eye-catching, comfy and chic furnishing obviously shown here ✦ ✦ ✦

Wow! Cuddly DARA cushions.. this shows creativity and innovation.

Oh, feelin' SUPERSTAR with my son Marlou showing the famous GenSan SMILE ;-) haha! And wait, we also like the playlist that's being played. It consists of Korean pop songs ♥ ♥ ♥

Hi there! I'm showing you the kinda place where you can refresh your mind or even artistically inspired and.. treat your tummy too!

And here comes the two STARS OF THE NIGHT ✦✦

Behind them is the complementing color scheme and lomo wall ~ nice nice nice!

...please don't mind my circle face, haha~ 

Just showing you the place for  the eyes, tongue, and belly! Indeed, an entertaining hub for the senses. 

And the best thing was FREE! Yay! :D

So happy that Jun served this kind of cake with egg filling for free and the taste was PRICELESS! Yummy!

Just found this cute printed tissue while waiting for our coffee (excited!) And while in the shop, you can check their korean cosmetics for sale and are 100% original + cheaper price compared to the malls.  (couldn't take photos)

chandadadan... here's my COOKIE CARAMEL! In my opinion, could match up to Starbucks! Perfect! Price: P160.00

MOCHA FRAPPE for my friend Karma.

Price: P130.00

STRAWBERRY NANA for my son Marlou.

Price: P160

CARAMEL FRAPPE for lovely Akira.

Price: 130.00

My favorite DARA DARA TOAST! This was the best part of our stay here! It was worth the taste with these blendid drinks. It's sure to be a delight to those who have a sweet tooth!

We were so lucky to have our special barista! Hehe ~ Thanks Alex for giving us WIFI password, for free .. of course! 

Introducing... my foody-buddy, pretty Karma! 

Aside from the usual hot and cold drinks (house blend and dutch coffee) CAFFE DARA has a variety of food, hand crafted pastries and cakes, snacks and fushion dishes!

Cute and colorful design outside the cafe 😘😘

Here's the map. Check this as your guide.

Guys, you may want to add this to your list of cafes to visit. Everything is a must try!