Because of several reasons, Noodle Boy and I were not able to go on a proper honeymoon after our wedding last year. There were just too many things happening after the wedding and adjusting into married life was taking so much of our time and yes, we had a baby soon after! To say it was a whirlwind of a first year is an understatement. Try a HURRICANE! But it was wonderful. I would not change a thing. We both grew to be the persons we are right now -- parents... of a delightful little big boy!

Towards the end of last year I won GC from Crimson Resort & Spa and since work and the holidays ate all of our time, it was only during the summer of 2012 that we managed to steal some time away and go on our escapade. Our official honeymoon. And what a wonderful escapade it was!






Buffet breakfasts are the best part of any vacation I should say. I've been to many buffet breakfasts and Crimson is one of those that's got almost everything I want to eat for breakfast! Lunch and dinner buffets are priced at P1,800 per person and right now Crimson is having this awesome promo where they slash 50% off the dinner rates. You should check it out in their Facebook page.

We got complimentary 1 hour signature massages which was a big bonus! Vacation and RELAXATION! What more could we ask for? Thank you once more, Crimson! :)

There are so many things to do at Crimson Resort & Spa that I'm afraid our 3-day, 2-night stay was not enough. Boy, it really wasn't! We're sure to go back someday when Mikko's older and when they have those awesome promos again! You can be sure of that! Scroll down for more random pictures of our stay at Crimson Mactan.

Note: Due to Facebook changing their Photo URL, embedded pics aren't showing up so here's a link to our album instead. CLICK HERE!












We really had a great time as you can obviously see. We got to unwind and reminisce what it was like when it was just the two of us, only 30 lbs heavier now. HAHA! Summer 2012 is definitely another summer to remember.

No bikini pix. Maybe when I lose weight, I'll go back to some flaunting and daunting! Right now, I got the conservative mode ON.

Where did you guys spend your summer vacations? Tell me in the comments!




xoxo,

As to how tempting the forbidden fruit can be, the same question applies to why the good things have to end. I think it's a rhetorical question really. But don't you just wonder what if the goodness just continues?

Take for example the massage we had at Nuat Thai. That would have been great had it not end so quickly... but alas, 1 hour is all we ever get, every time.



Well, a massage that goes on forever would be detrimental, don't you think? I wonder what happens to your muscles and soft tissues. They'd probably end up like Jell-O or what? But I do love Nuat Thai. I just wish we have enough spare $$$ to spend on spa and massage every month. But now with the baby... Umm...

Next, we have books. One good thing with having a baby is that ironically, I have time to read! Hurray! *twirls around the room*

I got the chance to update my old vocabulary once more. No, I didn't read any of those mind-boggling books that would require not just a dictionary on hand but also a good understanding of philosophy on the sides. It was just a book I was dying to read.



TA-DAH!

So who among you know Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield like they're your imaginary friends from childhood or maybe even your next door neighbors? RAISE YOUR HAND!

Well, as a child growing up in the 80s and 90s, the twins are a part of my puberty. I thought I buried them with my not-so-pleasant childhood memories but as soon as I read the first few pages of the book, I felt like I traveled back in time. Not necessarily as part of the story, but you get the picture.

I'm not going to talk about the book as I might spoil it for you. You'll just have to read it for yourself if you're interested. Take note: It's an adult book now. Not your teen edition anymore. So, are you ready to spend a whole day of reading? DOWNLOAD HERE. (You'll need an epub reader!)

However, as I've been saying, good things sadly come to an end and as I flipped the last page of the book (ahem, via iPad), I couldn't help but feel down. Guess that'd be the last I'd be hearing from the twins and the whole gang from Sweet Valley. Unless they're going to come up with some Middle Age Crisis version when I'm 40 or something. Tsk.

Lastly, even food ends up getting expired and/or finished.



Awww. No more Nutella... and a bag of Ruffles down the drain. *sniffles*


But look on the bright side... here's a food for thought:




xoxo,