The Five Friends (at least) we need to have

1. Older (and wiser) friends.

Because they've been there and they did that. And the wisdom they gained can be helpful to you too.

2. Friends who are parents and those with responsibilities. Examples are not limited to:

   Mommy/Daddy/Breadwinner/Head of the Family friends - who will teach you about parenting, selflessness, and what it feels like now that it's no longer about you.

   Friends who are good with money - sit up and take notice - regardless of income, it's how they manage their finances with what they have, what they do when they have a lot and what they do when they do not have enough.

3. Friends who travel and who knows how to have fun.

We often hear that the world is a book and those who don't travel only get to read a page. Friends who travel can give you a different perspective about different culture and countries, when you travel, you return with a different perspective and insight. Also, choose friends who knows how to have fun because...why would you even want to hang out with someone so blah?

4. Friends who influence you to become a better person.

I do not think I need to stress/elaborate on this any further.

5. Friends you can help.

Because you become more blessed when you become a blessing to others. It is best to always pay it forward.

Sanctuario de San Pablo Accommodations

I was clearing out files from my iPad when I saw my photos of Sanctuario de San Pablo that I never had the time to blog.

In addition to my previous posts, Sanctuario de San Pablo Part 1 and Part 2 , this time I'm featuring what their accommodations look like.

Few months ago, my friend Kat and I went back to Sanctuario de San Pablo to see the place one again. The last time we were actually in Sanctuario was back in 2011. Now that it is year 2014 and as wedding suppliers, (yours truly as a wedding/events coordinator while my sister is a wedding/events floral designer, Aprille Araguas) we need to be updated on places in Laguna that we can recommend to our clients. Actually, back in 2012, my cousin stew and his then-girlfriend-now-wife, Jaydee, stayed here. We didn't actually get to see what the rooms look like, so for those wondering what it looks like here are the photos of their casitas and their interiors:

This is actually a newly built mini-village:

Now for the rooms:

Quirky bathrooms in each casita: 

 

Other rooms of other casitas (they have a theme for each casita):

They also renovated the pool area and built a gazebo in the middle of the pool island. The cabanas along the sides are now for rent, before it's free for use.

Sanctuario de San Pablo also updated their prices. You can check their official website here.

KLM's creative Lost & Found Service

You have to watch how KLM creatively returns lost items in the plane back to its owner. Super heart warming!  I played the video so many times already and I don't get tired watching this little cutie.

I hope to get on one of these KLM flights and meet little Sherlock (and hopefully not because I lost something in the plane). 

We will shamelessly do a selfie.  :) 

Must See: The House of Dancing Water in City of Dreams, Macau

When Kat recommended that we (my sister and mom)  should go see the House of Dancing Waters in Macau, I was a little half-hearted to the whole idea. I wanted to roam around the place and not just sit through a show. When I checked the prices online, it was pretty expensive! But Kat told me that if we want to see it, better book the show while still in the Philippines because if we decide last minute (at the venue), the organizers will give us the most expensive ticket.

Upon checking the calendar, the show happened to fall right into place with my mom's birthday. Aprille googled videos of the House of Dancing Water then we both decided to watch it, since our mother dear showed strong interest and curiosity in watching the show. It's her birthday, after all.

When we entered the theater, this is what it looks like:

 The show starts at 5pm and lasts for 85 minutes.

We got seats near the water and the back drop screen.

I didn't know what to expect, I did not ready any reviews, synopsis, nor googled the videos, as in I have no idea. All I know is that it is a billion dollar production.

I'm thinking, this better be worth it.

Then the show started.

And I got lost for words. The writer in me would be very disappointed for my lack of articulation. I was watching with my mouth half-open and my eyes in awe.

The show, despite the pricey tickets, was so worth it. Photos and videos were not really allowed, but I managed to take a few clips and some photos. The ushers kept on telling the audience to stop recording.

Actually, its better not to record it to enjoy the full experience. BUT it was hard to go home without a memorabilia of the experience.

 I think everyone of them are acrobats/gymnasts/ballet dancers/sky divers/cliff divers. I was wondering how much each of the performers are insured. (Haha!)

And just like that, the show ended like how it started. Like everything is just about to happen all over again.

So friends, if ever you will be in Macau, do yourself a favor and add this to your itinerary. It's so worth it.

Thank you again Kat, for talking me into watching it. :)