Spending the New Year at Dahilayan 2018

My family and I suddenly made a hasty decision to spend New Year's Day in Dahilayan. Actually, we went there on the morning of December 31, 2018 and stayed until late afternoon. We had our lunch in there and took some exploring the place. Our first time here was I guess 4 years ago, also on December 30, but we only had a short time to explore the place that time as it was raining. We decided to go home early. But this time, since the weather was good, we all had a good time appreciating the view. My little one had a time of her life playing. We arrived home at 7 pm, just enough for us to prepare for dinner at my mom's home and celebrate in welcoming the New Year with her. May all of you have a fun and meaningful 2019!

Dahilayan December 2013

One of the nice places to visit when you are in Cagayan de Oro is Dahilayan Forest and Adventure Park located in Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. It is nestled at the foot of Mount Kitanglad and it is just an hour drive from Cagayan de Oro.

My family and I last went there December 20, 2013 but decided not to stay overnight because it was crowded since it was a holiday in the Philippines. We didn't even had a chance to do their famous Zipline (...to my eldest daughter's disappointment) because it was already fully-booked hence the long line. We promised to go back in there to really experience the adventure and hope we can do that by next month.

To those who did not yet see Dahilayan but wanted to know what's in Forest Park, it offers ATV and Buggy Trail Adventure, Barrel Train, Tree Top Adventure, Zorb. There's also Forest Park Cafe if want to eat your lunch or snacks and if you want to stay there for a night, they have nice accommodations to offer but better book ahead to make sure you have a room to stay. Dahilayan Adventure Park is just beside the Forest Park but it is in here where you get to experience their famous Longest Zipline. And if you plan to stay in one of their cottages, you get to get a discount in all their rides.

I included some of our pics in here but if you want to know more about Dahilayan, visit their sites at Dahilayan Forest Park and Dahilayan Adventure Park.

 
 
 

 
 
 

Last Christmas at 1A Express Hotel

CDO Bloggers celebrated Christmas party at 1A Express Hotel (or 1 Avenue Express Hotel) last December 2017. This hotel was quite new, and it located at the center of the city. It was very near the malls (walking distance actually) like SM Downtown Premier, Ayala Centrio Mall, Limketkai Mall and Gaisano Mall. It is just along the high way so transportation is very accessible.

Anyways, CDO Bloggers' party was fun, chill and relaxing. Even my kids who were with me enjoyed it. Oh, my eldest daughter, by the way, is also a blogger so it was only my little one who tagged along :-)

So if you are not from CDO and wish to stay in a hotel where you can relax but at the same time, go to exciting and nearby places, you can always stay at 1A Hotel. Better book a room now especially when they are still offering discounts ;-)

Uniqlo CDO

Located at SM CDO Downtown Premier, the store will be the 40th UNIQLO location in the Philippines. It is also the third store in Mindanao following the recent openings in SM Lanang Premier and SM City Davao. The new store will add over 1,018 sqm of new shopping space, bringing the UNIQLO LifeWear shopping experience to even more customers in Mindanao.

UNIQLO is known around the world for its LifeWear - innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort and made for everyone, everywhere. Through LifeWear, UNIQLO constantly develops technologies and fabrics to bring more warmth, more lightness, better design and better comfort to people’s lives.

Bloggers were invited to an Exclusive Media and VIP Event last June 28, 2017, so we had the chance to see what's inside the store first. The event was well-attended and a successful one.

And on the day of the opening, Ms. Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, the ambassadress of Uniqlo, graced the Grand opening of Uniqlo.

Camiguin Island

We went to Camiguin 2 years ago and my daughter enjoyed it so much that she had fun. Now that she's already 7 years old and in grade one, she wanted to go to Camiguin again because she said it was discussed in their class. I told her that we might go there again if her baby sister is old enough to enjoy the place. Take a tour below of our Camiguin trip:
(*P.S.: This blog was originally posted on January 18, 2012 in my old blog. Reposting here) 


Enjoying the hammock

Lobbying around.... and - Enjoying the sunset

Striking a pose with mommy and daddy

"The Island of your imagination"

I Won A Sony Bravia Led TV from Honda (Reposting)

I wish to be this lucky like I was in 2015 😝😜
(Reposting my lucky day)

  

Awarding of my prize - The 40" Sony Bravia Led TV

In my previous entry, I posted about Fun Test Drive Experience at Honda Cars and getting the chance to win Sony Bravia Led TV. Being one of the members of CDO Bloggers, I actually had the privilege of being invited by Honda Cars CDO. On Saturday morning of August 23, 2014, my husband and I went to Honda to do the test drive. My husband had been scouting vehicles in the past recent months and it so happened that Honda CR-V has been his dream car, so I managed to drag him along with me.

Clement Dampal, a fellow CDO Blogger who also works at Honda, accommodated us while waiting for other test drivers to arrive. When there were enough of us present, the Honda Staff took turns in briefing us about the brand new car models they were offering. In particular, they introduced the new features of the Honda Jazz, Honda Civic, the all-new CR-V, and their soon to be released car, Brio. After a short but thorough discussion between the staff and us guests, we were shown three available cars for test driving that day: The Honda CR-V, Honda Civic and Honda Jazz, all of which had automatic transmission. Three of the staff from Honda would accompany us if it was our turn to drive a vehicle.

My hubby was the first one to try and he picked out a black Honda CR-V right away. After a 15-minute drive, he was so dazzled by its smooth handling that he promised to buy one for himself once the budget permits. Finally, it was my turn to try their canary yellow Honda Jazz car and how I loved it! But since I was so used to driving manual transmission, it took me some time to adjust to the automatic shifting (I often found my clutch foot stomping an invisible pedal). But overall, I thought it was a real cool driving experience, and I was also glad that I survived the entire test drive without putting a scratch on their fabulous car, haha.

Honda Jazz Test Drive August 23, 2014

After our Fun Test Drive, we were given 5 raffle tickets for a chance to win a Sony TV. Hubby signed 3 and I signed the 2 tickets. They also gave us an umbrella as a token--so generous, huh?

On the eve of August 31, Honda Cars tagged me on Facebook when they posted the results of the raffle draw for Sony Bravia TV. Imagine the shocked surprise I felt upon reading MY NAME as the winner! Hesitant, I called my husband and daughter to read it for me to make sure I read correctly. And indeed, it was! Alleluia-- I could not contain my happiness! Up until now, I still thank the Lord for His wonderful blessing! To God be the Glory!

L-R: Honda Cars Branch Manager & Executive, Me, husband Glenn & Clement Dampal (Photo Credits to: Honda Cars/ Clement Dampal)

I claimed the prize on September 2 and finally the 40" Led TV Sony Bravia was formally awarded to me. I thank Honda Cars PH for giving us the opportunity to try out their new vehicles and experiencing how it feels like to drive their superb and high-end cars. But most of all, I thank Honda for their generosity in giving away such a fantastic prize. I was just very glad I did not refuse their invitation. And I praise God for letting me win this raffle. I will never ever forget this wonderful experience for the rest of my life.

My winning ticket and acknowledgement receipt

I love Shopping at S&R CDO!

My mommy friends and I at S&R on a rainy Friday morning. We were so delighted to see these Buy 1 Take 1 Cakes. I bought Oreo cake and it was worth it! It tasted sooooo good. The other mommies bought more goodies, foodies and other stuff they that could use at home 💓

Here's me, enjoying the company of my furry friends, hehe.

In Cagayan de Oro, S&R is located at Zone 5, Kauswagan Highway (across the RTMI garage, right before you take that right going towards Bulua Bus Terminal). Enjoy your shopping!

One Fine Sunday at Ateneo de Cagayan's Lucas Hall

(Reposting these pics taken sometime in 2012 from my old blog.) 

These pictures were taken inside Ateneo de Cagayan - Xavier University Campus. This school was hubby and my college Alma Mater. It's also where we attend mass every Sunday. Behind us is the statue of St. Ignatius de Loyola. The building here is called Lucas Hall. I used to make 'tambay' here during my college days. Oh, that's me and my daughter Chloe. We were both wearing the same style of clothes :)

Obviously, this picture was taken on a palm Sunday coz Chloe was holding what we call "Lukay". Baby Zoe was clinging so hard on me here. Unfortunately, there was no available size for her dress so I just let her wear her baby gap dress. Chloe told me that she will get my clothes soon and hers will be given to Zoe, hmmm... I also took a photo of Baby Zoe and Daddy to be fair. Far behind them is the Immaculate Concepcion chapel.

Whitewater Rafting in CDO

I posted some of these pictures long time ago in my other blog but I want to post it here again for I had a blast on this day. These pictures were taken sometime in 2009 when my aunt and cousin from Manila spent their vacation in Cagayan de Oro City. They wanted to experience Whitewater Rafting because this is one of the popular destinations in our place. It was my first time but I had fun on this 3-hour adventure together with my 2 older brothers and sister in law and I think we passed by 14 rapids. If you're in CDO, don't miss trying this out!

Jump to the max; shooting the rapids that made us all WET! (Ahoo-ahoo!!)

Do I really have to jump?!.... yeah, i did jump...

The water's kinda cold!; Just ended the 3-hr adventure with my 2 brods, Aunt, SIL & cousin

More pictures for you to see below:

Jump for joy!

Full battle gear

Readying ourselves
Hot and Dry...

Whoa!

Go brothers!

Waiting for the next rapid

Water was very still near the cave
River that separates CDO & Bukidnon
Ba-bath time

At the top of the rock

Other group joined us

Look! we're standing up..hehe
Our last stop

Showing off our Wet Money..want some? ;)