I've created this blog for you so that you will have something to look back to. We hope that by reading this, you will realize how lucky you are to have done this all. At an early age, we let you experience the world. You have been to several places and have done several things. That's how much we love you. You're being a clubfoot baby did not hinder this all. And we hope and pray that you grow up to be a man with a big heart. Do not forget to always thank God for all the blessings you're receiving, no matter how little it may be. We have done this all because we are deeply favored by God. And in return, remember to always give back, be kind and be gentle. Do not forget that my loves.
As of this writing, you are already seven years old, turning 8 this June 2019. And we are so proud of what have you become. We are proud parents of a triathlete. We love you so much.
Love,
Mama and Papa
"Fill your Life with adventure, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuffs to show"
At 10 months old, I had my first out of town trip. Went to my
daddy's hometown in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur.
I had my first bus and ferry ride.
Date: April 2012
At 1 year and 2 mos old, I had my first plane ride with
my mommy. We met our daddy at the airport.
Date: August 2012
With my Tita May, Mama Kim, Tatay, Cousins Ate Twinkle
& Ate Raia, & my Daddy.
At Rizal Park Manila
My first Kalesa ride in Intramuros Manila
With my family in Intramuros Manila
We don't have this in our place.
My first zoo visit - Manila zoo. I was not afraid of the snake.
Manila zoo's kinder zoo.
My first amusement park visit - Enchanted Kingdom. We got our
promo tickets from ensogo for Php 346.00 each instead of Php 600.00
Yehey! I had my first ride with my daddy. I wasn't able to ride a
lot because of my age and height. But, I was sure having fun.
Hi Mr. Eldar the Wizard.
Photobombing the tallest roller coaster I've ever
seen. I'm gonna ride that someday.
My first oceanarium experience in Manila Ocean Park.
We got our ticket forPhp 749.00 instead of Php 1600.00 each in Metrodeal.
Wow! I've never seen so many fishes before.
Can I possibly eat them?
I was so tired already. I needed a nap. But these
jellyfishes were amazing.
It was raining when we watched the musical
fireworks. But we still had a lot of fun.
It was still raining when we watched the bird show.
Those birds were really smart.
BBrrrrr. It's freezing cold in here.
We got the chance to visit Global City in Taguig, Metro Manila
And ate my first Kripy Kreme doughnut.
Well, here ends our Manila trip. Gotta head back home.
Here goes our South Cotabato adventure. At Kidapawan City.
I was 2 years and 10 months old.
Date: April 2013
At Coco Beach Resort in Gumasa, Glan, Sarangani.
We were looking for some crabs.
Provincial Capitol of Sarangani
At Sarangani Highlands in General Santos City.
This place had an amazing view.
Dropped by Surallah, South Cotabato.
Surallah, South Cotabato's landmark
Lake Sebu's Seven falls. We didn't get the chance to ride
their zipline because we were short of our time.
And here ends our South Cotabato adventure.
Hello Bora! It's my mom and dad's 3rd anniversary and they decided to
spend it in Boracay. I was 2 years old then.
Date: January 2014
Goodmorning Bora. I'm inlove with the sand and the beach.
Island hopping in Boracay.
With the Bacus Family. You're pose is so cute, ate Raia.
We booked our trip with travelonline agency and chose
La Carmela de Boracay Hotel. We stayed in Boracay for 3 days
and 2 nights via Kalibo-Aklan.
Dinner at Saylo Cusineart in Kalibo, Aklan. I wasn't in the photo
because I'm the one who took it.
Yummy Dinner. And here ends our Boracay trip.
Davao Crocodile Park. Hi there babay croc.
I was 2 years and 9 months old.
Date: March 2014
It doesn't really hurt.
This tiger is a snob.
SSShhhh...The dinosaur is sleeping. Mati, Davao Oriental's sleeping dinosaur.
I was 3 years old then.
Date: February 2015
Dahican Beach Resort
Tongyang restaurant, Davao City. I love to eat when I cook my own food.
Oroquieta Plaza Sea Wall. Our western Mindanao adventure starts here.
Here's a lint to my mom's blog about our western Mindanao advenure.
Date: April 2015
Yes, we do.
At Dipolog City Cathedral
Along Dipolog City's Boulevard. Dinner the 'mkdu' way.
In other words, mag duku duku way.
At Rizal Shrine Dapitan City. Century old tree at the
back. I am a bird!
Swimming at Dakak Beach Resort
Yehey! Another amusement park. Gloria de dapitan fantasyland.
Merry go round with my mom and dad.
I don't care how long I'm gonna wait, as long as
I get to ride this mini roller coaster.
Iligan City's Botanical and zoological garden
Jumpshot at Maria Cristina Falls.
And here ends our West Mindanao tour.
Gingoog City's landmark. First day of our 4-day travel to
Caraga Region in Eastern Mindanao
May 2016
Lake Mainit. 4th largest lake in the Philippines.
Entering a cave is not so scary. Inside crystal cave in
I thought I could swim in the lake, but it was too deep.
At Tiktikan Lake.
Happy? More than happy and excited to get in Sohoton Cove.
This is probably the most majestic part in our travel,
Hagukan Cave's luminous water.
This is the "Dive Cave". I thought I could make it out
by jumping, but I was too scared to jump off the 4 meter dive.
Maybe I could do it next time when I'm big enough.
I had so much fun catching some jellyfishe. I thought
all jellyfish stings, but these kind of jellyfish do not.
And they are huge. Me and my dad on the boat.
Hello! I am in Enchanted River in Hinatuan. I like their
crystal clear water here. I was not afraid to swim because
I am a swimmer.
Enchanted river and Tinuy-an Falls
Enchanted river and Tinuy-an Falls
I've never been to Canada, but my mommy said this is the
'Niagara Falls of Bislig' .
And here ends our Surigao del Sur trip.
Its summer 2017 and were off to Davao with my pretty cousins
March 2017
At the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao. I forgot the name of this Eagle.
This ant is huge. It could eat me alive. At Malagos Garden.
No wonder ants are huge here. They have big food to eat.
Ate Twinkle is scared. Im not because I'm a big boy.
Were at Altitude Trampoline Park. The first in Davao City. Getting ready to jump high.
Hi. My mom and dad really loves me so much. And I feel the same way too.
At the Hyperbola pit Cafe. You gotta come here. You can literally swim in this ball pit.
These clams are huge. And look at that starfish. At the Giant Clam Sanctuary in Samal island.
Well, this sums up our Davao Summer trip. Until then Davao.
Ahoooy mateys...were at the Seven Seas to join an aquathlon and of course, have a splash.
It's their soft opening. Got my ticket for free. And a discount of 200 for my parents.
Oct 2017
I feel so lazy in this river. (Lazy River ride)
Giant wave pool. Still unfinished when we get there.
Cyclone ride. Not for kids like me. Maybe you can ride this. I think it's fun.
Slide all you can (for kids)
With my cousins and Dad. Bye for now Seven Seas. I'll come back for the wave pool.
Do you know where am I? You're right. I'm again at overview deck in Quezon Bukidnon.
We're heading to Davao to celebrate my mom's birthday.
November 201
This place is unique. And they serve exotic foods. Just chillin with my daddy.
Nowhere Diner & Cafe located in Lorega.
At Lola mommy's rainforest.
Lola mommy's man made lake. It looks so scary. I was expecting a lot
about the place. But I think it's not properly maintained.
At BEMWA farm. I came here for the strawberry Taho, but they only serve on Saturdays.
So, no taho for me.
Happy Birthday mom. I love you! At the waterfront Insular Hotel.
It's mom's birthday but I feel like it's mine. Ha-ha... Unlimited gummy bears for me.
At the Vikings restaurant. It was my first time to eat in a buffet restaurant. They have all kinds of food.From Chinese to Japanese to French and even Filipino dishes. My mom was free since it's her birthday. We did not have a reservation, but luckily we were on the waiting list and we had a table for 3. Thank you Davao, again!!!
This is just a random stop over in my hometown. I hope to climb that mountain someday.
That's Mt. Capistrano in Malaybalay. Famous for it's rocky top and amazing view.
This is in Sierra del Oro, Cagayan de Oro City. At the back are para gliders. You know, the one that wears a parachute a and jump off a high elevation. That sounds fun. Maybe I could do that someday.
Jan 2018
For now, I could only do this. Ball pit in Larry's Hill.
Hey there Optimus Prime. Long time no see.
Between him and Optimus, I like him better.
The road going here was quite rough. I thought we cold not make it, but we did.
It was worth it though. They have this mini zoo with birds and a tiger, restaurants and
other fun activities.
On our way home, we stopped by Alalum Falls in Kisolon, Sumilao Bukidnon.
And no, I'm not angry. I'm just a little tired.
This is in Butuan City. We came here to join my first ever triathlon race.
This is the oldest stone church ruins in Mindanao.
Feb 2018
And this is the Century Old tree. A belfry is inside that tree.
This is a replica of the Balangay that first docked here. Many years ago..
This baby skull is so cute. Remnants of the original balangay found exactly in this area.
Hi guys. Yes, I'm officially a triathlete. Just showing off.
This is probably my favorite trip so far. It's a weekend spent in the mountains.
Not literally mountains, but an off the grid adventure. Our camp site in Impasugong Communal Ranch. Just look at our view.
March 2018
Best part, unlimited horseback riding.
Can I take 'em horsey?
Smores Time. It's so cold in here. Bring along your winter jackets.
Us All. It was a fun and exciting weekend at the communal ranch.
Yey!!! I'm too excited to go to Cebu
UBEC. First stop, 10,000 roses. I didn't really count the roses,
so I didn't really know if they were really 10,000.
I would have love them if they were just real roses.
And it's freakin hot in here.
Teacher said he is our first Philippine Hero. The one
and only, Lapu-Lapu.
We also went to Sto. Nino church to witness Magellan's cross.
Magellan is the mortal enemy of Lapu-Lapu.
Hey, I saw Dianne Castillejo in the ironkids venue.
She wasn,t smiling, though.
At Sirao garden. My mom's friends said this wasn't the
real Sirao Garden. That there's another much
nicer garden few meters from here.
Still at Sirao Garden. I know I'm cute, ryt?
At the TOPS Cebu.
Wheeww. It's so windy in here. The view here
overlooks the entire Cebu City
RInging the bells at the TOPS.
AT the Tempe of Leah. A construction was on going
when we went there. SO I did not really
enjoy the place.
Famous instagrammable spot at the temple.
At the IT Business Park's The Pyramid.
Hello, I'm here in Tubod, Lanao del Norte's MCCC Hotel
to join a triathlon race.
After the race, we stopped by here. He is indeed
a Big God.
With my Papa and Ate Raia at the Divine Mercy.
Mama is always taking the photos.
I had my first ICE skating experience and it was
really really hard.
Wheeewww. This was hard.
At the Oasis Condominium. First time staying in a condo.
This wasn't ours. We just rented it.
I included this photo because I was so scary. Guess who am I here?
I bought this pikachu cotton candy in SM Ecoland in Davao City.
We're here to join a triathlon race again.
I was so happy here because I get to ride a bus. I've never
rode a bus since I was a baby. We are going to Cagayan de Oro
because it's my mom's birthday.
Eating at Yakimix. This place was heaven for me.
They've got lots and lots and lots of gummies.
Happy birthday MAMA!
Hey guys, I want you to meet my Puppy, Princess Pinky.
He's giving away free kisses for a limited time.
Me, Ate raia, Ate Twinkle and Ate Trish at Valencia Robinsons.
They just opened recently and we were watching Aquaman here.
Probably our last trip for 2018. AT the Dahilayan Adventure Park.
I was so happy because I was with my cousins.
With my cousins and Papa
We bought our own baon to save money.
Yippey...It's the newest attraction in Dahilayan Adventure Park
and we were very excited to get in.
Picture first before anything else.
We are more than ready to try the Bootcamp. For just 250 per 3 hours.
We're done and we're heading to CDO now.
At SM downtown premier to have our lunch.
I guess this is it for now. This is probably not the end of my journey. Where my parents go, I also go. I hope to travel to different places. My mom said we still have to save more so we can travel again. 'Til then everybody. Thanks for dropping by. -Arki-
