Enjoying Imperia

Imperia is located in the province of Liguria, Italy just 2hours away from Monaco. Another  beautiful city I enjoyed a lot.

Staying in Imperia for almost 2weeks not mentioning my another week from last year's visit gives me the chance to observe and know more about the city.

Here are photos,  and below ( from left to right- top to bottom ) is the description of how my Imperia experience is

This is me behind the beautiful flowers it's an Easter Sunday photo. This is taken from one of the shopping street in the city.

This man captures my attention for his beautiful voice He sings hits from the 80s and even 90s. I guess that's what I like most about Europeans they are not afraid to show their talent nor their ideas. They sing in the streets, they paint and you can always see and feel the passion for what they do.

I always see people in the streets playing this instrument but  I really don't know how it's called. It has a beautiful sound anyway. The man is playing que sera sera and it's really good to listen to. I remeber my Monastiraki moments.. :)

A typical center in any part of Italy has always a water fountain. I haven't been in any city here without any of it, and it's beautiful. That's the square, Bus stops are there and this site is kinda memorable to me coz I was almost got pooped by birds from the top as in "almost" if only i  have walked a step faster surely i might have got pooped. :D

Just got out from the Church, this is me again that was a candid shot. I was about to sit a bit and Rebecca took  that photo of me.

Italians loves dogs you can see lots of dogs with their master in the streets everywhere you go..may it be in the shopping street, park as in everywhere! ( in different breeds )

Italians loves bicycles to attest you can always see bicycle lanes in the road, and what I liked most is that their bikes is not just an ordinary bikes you can see a lot of variation of how they customized their bikes and that's a proof that they are not afraid of showing their ideas no matter how weird it may be. and to that hanga ako.. :)

The three following photos are taken from the restaurant we dined in. They specializes grill in their dish and it is so delicious you'd surely burp even if you're not stepping out yet from their restaurant.. :) still, seafood is the best! I like the collections of their photos hanged in their wall, so as the story behind it.. a trivia from our host..a lol thing.. :) 

On our stroll, we reached this dead end and this is me again enjoying the green.. :) 

In Imperia aside from witnessing how cheerful Italians are I am also impressed how disciplined they are, they collect rubbish once a day and on an exact time, you seldom find  trash anywhere and what is best is that, they really give importance to Ped Xing no matter how fast they are driving if they see someone who wants to pass  the pedestrian lane they would really slow down and let that someone cross the lane and it is amazing it should really be like that. How i wish every Filipinos can adapt this.

Witnessing and knowing more about a certain city is really a good thing I just can't avoid to compare and wish, anyhow in my own little ways I wish to absorb in me the good qualities of the Italians and in a way share it to people I know. :)

Neophyte X

I just remember my first few days on board MLV the feeling of being watched in every move that I make. It felt so awkward and it isn't a nice feeling. I feel unsure in everything that I do, but as days passed by I get through it. Now I can say that I have the confidence doing things on my own, my own strat and on  my own pace and sure enough not minding what other people may think of me.

Neophyte X came just last week that's how I'd call him. I can sense He knows the job and very competent with it. But as new comers usually go through I see myself on him. Arriving to the boat being new and being watched. That's what is not so good when you come aboard without any guests yet ( off season ). Everyone has the chance to assess you even if it's actually non of their business. So if you'd like to keep the job you have to make the effort  to keep it. I like Neophyte X He's cool, at first He was  quiet but as days rolls by He's revealing his true colors. Tested and proven he's a good cook and I can sense he's funny. I feel his  interest to fit in to the team and I wish him all the good luck. welcome to the team Neophyte X. Looking forward to work with you till the season ends.. :)

Everyone went through an experience of being new you just have to do your very best and  prove yourself primarily because if you'll get through it, it would surely be another milestone. A challenge passed. :) 

Music, Music and Music....

The sound of 80s and 90s  are my energy booster when im down and need a good music to listen to. It wakes me up and energizes my veins and gets me back on rhythm again. So as a tribute to all those bands/groups who unknowingly gives me comfort when I need one I would like to feature you guys in this blog this is actually my so called "open letter to the ones I love" 

Dear Beatles,
I am such a huge huge fan.. I grew up with your music! Having those "plaka" in our house my mother always played it on a battery operated stereo back then. I knew your voices and so as your music before I get to know who you really are.. Who are the faces behind the songs that lulls me. Isn't it amazing.. you guys are that incredible! For those members  who passed this world away first may your souls be granted eternal peace and happiness you guys are part of the legend. Sir Paul McCartney and Mr drummer Ringo Starr thank you Sirs may you continue to inspire people. Your band, your story moved lives around the world and I am one of those.

Dear Fra Lippo Lippi,
I missed your concert in the Philippines and I feel so sorry about it. Clearly it could have been my best chance to reach a dream but time did not permit. I was in my province and I had a limited resources to catch you in Cebu nor in Manila. But still, I wish to see you performing right in front of my eyes. I love your music it is full of wisdom and it touches the depths of my being every time I hear your songs. My all time fave among all is light and shade. 

Dear Eraserheads,
You broke my heart when you broke your band and go on separate ways. But still my love for the music you made did not change. When I saw your Reunion Concert i missed you guys as a band, as a whole. But then you left me with a lesson..-that nothing stays the same.. thank you for your music and may you continue making good music and be an inspiration to people especially for the filipinos. 

Dear Live,
I was listening to "All Over You" when it crossed my mind to write about this open letters. You drive me to write about you. I love your music and your way of performing Sir Ed Kowalczyk. Your songs are full of wisdom as well. Phrases/ lines that opens the mind of people. It sounds really 90s awesome!

Dear Pearl Jam,
I am Mine is your best song for me every time i listen to that song it soothes to my soul. especially the line that says "the in between is mine" that is so deep that reminds me to be better as a person. Last Kiss is my second favorite your voice Sir Eddie Vedder resonates. I like the way you sing, I feel the passion you have for music every time I see you singing.

Dear Oasis,
Whoah your songs reminds me of my youth i mean my high school and my college days. It brought memories well kept.. :)  


This is actually too many to mention and to wrap this up my sincere thank you Jason Donovan, Earth, Wind and Fire, Cindy Lauper, Lauryn Hill, England Dan, John Ford Coley, Peter Cetera, Glenn Frey, Take That, Goo goo dolls, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, REM  and everyone i failed to mention who goes beyond my grasp.

All about Carl

Hey! Meet my newest love of my life Carl..and I extremely missing him right now which I guess drives me to blog again. It was on October when I first laid eyes on him. He was soooo cute and definitely innocent. He was only 2 months old then. I love to smell his scent as a baby and i just simply love every inch of him..  I never knew I would adore anyone like this until Carl came in. Indeed my mother was right when she said that I will surely miss him once I'd get back to work.I am just a little bit startled today seeing him with bruises around his face. He was rolled out from his stroller coz the mother was busy fixing things i don't know. I pity him and i wish I could look after him this days..haaay..

Having a baby in a family is a no comparable feeling..nothing equates the happiness! Our Christmas was extra special because of him. I see the joy in my parents eyes no other can give them so thank you Carl and thank you Anjie for coming into our lives..Truly there are lots of blessings in disguise.I never knew  it would fall this way.. and I thank you God for despite of what happened you still allowed us to experience and enjoy these. and to that my unending thank you..

Here's a photo of my my newest love of my life..

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Name               Leo Carl

I call him         Calai ( but my mother always disapproves )

Age                  He's only 2months old in this photo but He's now 7months old and i mean now ,
                        as in today!

My first Gift?      A pair of shoes bought from Nice SoF

Favorite outfit for him?                  When He's clothed in an overall stripes ( that would make 
                                                            him looked like a bee and He's the cutest! )

My favorite moment with him?     When He's in my arms!

Unforgettable moment so far?       Christmas eve ( When my father cradles him and sings to 
                                                            lull him and I'm like the second voice only uttering the 
                                                            words HoHo.. )

Thought that bothers me?              That I would miss the chance seeing him at His firsts. His  
                                                             walk, first clap and so on..

Thought that inspires me?              That I could buy  another present for him and be able to 
                                                             treat him for a stroll in a park or anywhere in the city..so
                                                             Tita...work....work....work...

                                                     

Greatest lesson He has given me at his age and innocence?     That it's not an easy task -                
                                                                  mothering a child, and it will never so easy to be
                                                                  away from him so it reminded me to work hard so 
                                                                  that when time comes I would always be next to him 

                                                                 (  my own child, if God permits )

                                                               no need to sacrifice distance just to provide him his 
                                                              needs