Celebrating Bianca's 25th birthday here on Earth

Last night, I went to Toledo City together with my college friends to celebrate Bianca's would-have-been 25th birthday here on Earth. Lucky her because she's going to stay 21 years young in eternity. Unfortunate us because we miss her in this earthly life so badly.


The travel going to Cantabaco (The town's name) was somewhat scary during night time. We rode a Vhire which costs around 70php per pax - really affordable. My friends met up at Citilink which is a terminal in Cebu. I, on the other hand just waited for them at a public market near our place since it was along the way towards our destination.

Most parts of the road going there was already paved which is really good however, it was somewhat dark,. But despite that, I can still see that there is a ravine right next to my window. Haha. Thank God for the ever skilled drivers who are always alert and who seemed to have memorized the route already because it was really damn dark. I wish the local government put some lamp posts to avoid  accidents in the future.

I can't recall the exact time that we arrived. I guess the travel took around 2 hours. It was really fast since we took a less traveled route. When we got there, Tito Joe and Tita Alice and other relatives of our friend waited and of course, the sumptuous food on the table too. hehe. The night was filled with laughter as we reminisce beautiful memories. It would have been way better if we were complete with Bianca and with our other two friends who couldn't make because they were busy with work. The other friend we have is in Mindanao, really far so it's hard for her as well to be in this sort of annual activity. But, I know there will be a time that we'll all be together in an activity, God willing.

Banana Cupcake made by Tita Alice. They're the bomb! I think I consumed arounf 10 or even more. I really lost count. Haha.  

After some chitchats and watching Kapamilya TV series, we decided to watch movies since Dom brought with him drive with loads of movies. It was really funny because the first movie we opted to watch was really in bad quality. Haha. My friends made fun of him because of it. Good thing, he's always been a good sport. :)


During the following day, we visited our friend's grave and went swimming at a local Spring Park. Then, at around 5 pm, My 2 other friends and I decided to go home since we have scheduled work for the next day.

Our annual photo with Bianx. Glad I was able to make it this year. :)

My eyes feasted on all the shades of green I saw. Haha.

Their reception area. The place was pretty old and I don't think it was well-maintained. I hope someday the owners could so something about it because they really got a big area and it would be better it they'll improve their amenities.

There were baby mosquitoes in the pool.  I would have not swum if  I had seen them earlier. I just saw one when we were about to head home. It was disgusting. Hahaha. Thanks to my good company because the swim was really fun. I missed it for the longest time! But next time, I better do a pool check and always bring extra bra with me so I won't b e going home wearing the wet bra just like what happened on this event. Haha.

Getting ready for lunch by the pool. :)

Enjoying our sweet corn on our way back to Abatayo's residence. Riding a multicab had not been so fun until this, haha.

I really enjoyed my brief vacation at Toledo. It's really nice to live there since the place is full of nature, I see abundant plant life! I love it! I love the place. I love the people even more especially Bianca's immediate family and relatives. They have always been welcoming us really warmly. It feels like we are already part of their family- Yani & Pitang can attest to this, they have been vacationing at their place almost every year. Haha. It's a beautiful feeling to know that somewhere out there, there are people who aren't even related to you by blood and then you can feel this strange beautiful feeling of being connected with them. These are some real treasures that God has given us and we must never fail to appreciate it every freakin' beautiful day of our existence. God, you're awesome!