Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Samal Island, Davao

Pearl Farm Beach Resort is one of the prestigious Beach resorts in the Philippines and a must-visit attraction in Davao.  It is located in the Island Garden of Samal which is situated opposite Davao City.  You can reach the resorts via ferry boat.

I won’t be saying much in this entry… I’ll just let the pictures show you.

Davao City… My Second Home

Davao… the only place in the entire archipelago where fireworks are prohibited during Christmas, New Year or any occasion for that matter.  I celebrated one Christmas once in Davao and it was the most quiet celebration in my entire life.  Quiet but fun since you’ll have more time to talk and bond with family and friends.

I’ve been going to Davao for years now.  In fact, I would consider it as a second home because my vacation is incomplete if I can’t visit this wonderful place.  Have you ever felt this feeling where you know you’re just a tourist yet you feel at ease and welcome?  That’s what I feel everytime I’m there.  That’s the reason also why I kept on coming back. 🙂

Puerto Princesa, Palawan … The city in a forest

The day has finally came for me to write about Palawan LOL.  I was supposed to write it six months ago however I got caught up with life and got sidetracked.  Now that everything seems to be falling into its place and the cloud is moving away, it’s time to finish this post.

It was in 2010 when I went to Palawan for a vacation.  I’ve heard a lot of positive feedback about the island but nothing has prepared me to what I saw first-hand.  Nature… far and wide!  I was really in awe by its’ beauty.  Since Palawan is composed of several islands, it requires at least a week or more to see and enjoy its entirety.  I was only afforded to stay there for five days so I was only able to see few of its tourist spots.  It was a very wonderful experience nonetheless.

Journey to self- discovery: Accepting my Outer Shell

“You’re ugly… you have big eyes, big teeth, big mouth.”

“You look so funny without your two front teeth!” 

Whether they call these teasing or just plainly stating a fact, these are the sort of comments that can really shatter a child’s self-esteem.

I know because I am a living testament to that.

My siblings used to tease me endlessly of what they perceived to be my physical defects.  For a long time, I believe them.  I believe that I’m ugly thus I never really took time to take care of myself.  I can practically survive a whole day without combing my hair or looking at the mirror.  Well, I don’t want to look at the mirror anyway because I know I will not like what I’ll see.

An ugly duckling… that’s who I was.