Goodbye Cebu, Hello Manila

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I managed to fit most of my stuff in 4 suitcases. Most. I left some clothes, artwork, books and other things I forget. I’ve been here for 5 days now, almost a week.

The flight back held a surprise. I was expecting and bracing myself for the inevitable rumbling, jittery landing I was so used to experiencing when flying Cebu Pacific. I felt the plane tilt. I felt the landing gear trap open. I felt the wheels go down. But I did not feel the plane land. It was amazing. My mom (who was holding onto the seat infront of her) and I looked at each other in surprise because we were expecting the same thing that didn’t happen. That was a very good pilot so I just had to listen up for the name: Capt. Santa Ana.

Had lunch at Manong’s (former Dencio’s) at Filinvest Alabang. We were the only other group having lunch as it was already 2pm. The traffic was horrible- I had to be reminded just how bad it really is. Crispy tuna, gambas, shellfish, katsudon, gyudon and etc. We were the only people in the indoor part, the tv was tuned to the F1 race going on live at Penang Malaysia. Lol.

Next day was sister day. We went to ATC to watch Sunshine. I’m still undecided about the movie. There were some really surprisingly scary bits about it- the director’d flash a single frame of gory images of someone suffering/burning at one point of the movie. You can’t escape it because it’s only like a flash of lightning- very quick. It was really.. I dunno. Scary.

Nikki and I got stuff to pig out with in the movie. Flossy pork, flossy cheese bread, cheese naan and pizza bread from Bread Talk. We also tried the black forest. It wasn’t that good. Just average. The flossy pork is another matter though. Made the ones over at Leona’s look super tiny in comparison. Drinks and Cheetos.. lol. We hadn’t had the stomach for Sebastian’s ice cream anymore.. Lunch at Ajisen.

Oh and I got to see Igor and Natassja! They are soo cute and hyper. Igor’s got lips.. I think that’s strange for a dawggie.. But really cute. Not black wrinkly lips either, it’s pink and cute. Natassja is funny. Igor’s cool. It’s so weird how they have their own personalities already and they’re less than 3 months old. They don’t smell like puppies either. They smell like babies.. Lol.

Anyway, went to Tagaytay earlier today for some veggies at Gourmet Cafe. Mom and I also visited Chosen Children again. It’s a place for invalid children abandoned as early as babyhood by their parents. There, they are rescued from trash bins and suffering and are being cared for by good people. You may “adopt” a child and act as a sponsor for expenses and schooling and you may also seriously adopt a child to take into your home.

I’ve got to stay up really late tonight because I have to open the door for my sister who’s out on a group study. I keep forgetting her school’s trimestral. I’m finishing up on this theme I’m working on anyway so it’s all good.

Some new pictures I’ve taken:

The Godiva chocolates from Ninang Loy.