Joan Valmonte

Before I go on vacation, I decided to finally visit Paul Boulangerie Café at SM Aura. I honestly learned about this restaurant because it was featured in one of KrisTV's episode. And yes! I love watching KrisTV, I actually learn new things to explore from this show. 

 I love how they maintain the classic look of a European restaurant. 

Paul is the perfect place to try something from Europe.

So this is the Eclair Aux Fraises. Kris actually love this among all the others she have tasted and so I decided to give it a try. And it really is PERFECTION! I love the combination of the bread, strawberry and the whipped cream. I really love it! haha. Probably because I'm so in love with strawberries and the whipped cream is not too sweet as well. 

Next is the Millefeuille Mango. It's delicious as well! It tastes like the Mango Graham Cake that I am making whenever we have an occasion. haha! 

This pictures were taken during my first time in Universal Studios Singapore. It was way back in 2011 when me and my friends were able to visit the most popular park in the country.

On our way to USS. The distance from our hotel (which is located in Little India) to Universal Studios is roughly about 10 - 15 km / 15 - 20 minutes ride. 

The Battlestar Galactica ride was intense! Too bad, I heard that it is permanently closed and will be revamp with another movie themed ride. 

Far far away castle!

Water World Show 

New York vibes! yay <3

Luna, La Union, My dad's hometown. We usually go here every year to visit my Lola and other relatives. Whenever we're here, I make sure that I won't miss to see the beautiful and unique sea side of this place. Isn't it weird that instead of sand the place is surrounded by stones. Despite of it being different, I find it beautiful. 

Hello there, Mr. Sun!

Rose <3

Before we reach this place, we're gonna have to pass by a forest from my Lola's house. 

Before maundy thursday, I would like to share some of the memorable churches I've been to last 2013. First is the "Kamay ni Hesus Healing Shrine". This church is located in Lucban, Quezon and was founded by Rev. Father Joey Faller. It is a haven where we could feel and experience the presence of our Heavenly Father, God. 

And yes, I'm one of the many who struggled to go up the hill to reach the huge statue of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are life size statues of the 14 stations of the cross on our way up to the 50 foot statue of the ascending Christ. (The third biggest in the world btw!) 

A large "Noah's Ark" themed rooms and offices. (I'm not sure though. haha!) 

I was really really tired going up and down the steep hill that I didn't notice the sign board. HAHA!

Moving on with the second church that I've been to last year was the Saint John The Baptist Parish at Liliw, Laguna. This church is even older than me, it was founded during 1605. It looks so beautiful despite of being old. 

For the second day of my first ever Singapore tour, we are scheduled to attend the Internet Show Asia seminar at Suntec City. The convention was all about digital advertising and mobile strategies for business leaders and students. 

The Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibit Centre hall. 

Singapore's MRT stations are awesome. Very clean with innovated ticket machines. 

After the seminar, we were able to roam around the city. We entered the Plaza Singapura Mall. It's pretty much like a normal mall for me. 

7107 Flavours is a Philippines Cuisine located at Raffles Quay, Singapore. We had our lunch here during the first day of our tour. It's really great seeing lot of Filipinos in this country. 

Very Filipino style.

Complimentary "nilagang baka soup".

Tada! Lovin' their Caldereta with matching indian mango and alamang. Yummy!

I was able to visit Tagaytay Higlands together with my college friends. This is a beautiful place wherein you can unwind and relax from all the negative vibes around you. They also offer different leisure activities that your family, relatives and friends could enjoy. However, the Highland Clubs are private and exclusive for members only. Club facilities and privileges can only be used by members and their guests. If you wish to become a member, here's the link for the requirements needed for your application. Moving forward, here are some of the activities we tried during our visit.

Guitar Hero 

and Wii :) 

After playing, we roam around the country club.

Mr. Willie Revillame's abode! I saw his house here in Tagaytay Highlands featured in a magazine. I love the exterior! How I wish I could step in inside. LOL. 

We also tried to play Golf!

Great pretender. haha! This was my first time playing this so.... I suck at it. :( Practice makes perfect guys!

There's a cable car as well! Luxurious indeed.

Before heading home, we didn't missed to try their desserts. Here's my sis, trying out the yummy halo-halo ng highlands.

While I tried their banana cue split . It's a caramelized banana with ice cream, chocolate, whipped cream and toasted nuts. 

Last August 2, 2012, In our concert party event "ANIMove" I was given an opportunity to sing in front of a crowd together with the popular bands here in the Philippines. 

Spongecola 

Yael Yuzon - SpongeCola Vocalist <3 He's handsome!

Ace Libre performing "Moving Closer" - Never the Strangers Vocalist 

Migz Haleco - One of the sound cloud superstar! Proud Benildean here.

I looked nervous. And I really do! I sang Bring me to Life by Evanescene and Payphone by Maroon5. I honestly didn't sang well, I have a serious pain in my throat and cough that time. But it was really a great experience. 

LOL. I look like crap. 

Our event was successful, thank you to everyone who participated, enjoyed and loved ANIMove. Kisses :*

Thank you to the following sponsors:

1. Closeup

2. Universal Robina Corporation

3. RFM Corporation

4. Agacons Contruction Inc.

5. Pindutan Digital Prints

2011 Singapore Tour 

Last April 13, 2011, I joined the International Tour for Computer Applications students organized by Computer Business Association. Here are some snapshots I gathered during the first day of our tour. 

Graduation Day - February 22, 2014

I'm now an official graduate from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration major in Computer Applications.