I Can Do It | Yes I Can

Need a little push to get started on a project, try a new fitness routine, face a daunting challenge, or simply stick to your diet? When you set your sights on a goal, you also have the power to make it come true (within reason, of course—don’t expect a marriage proposal from Henry Cavill anytime soon). No need to wait for a magical external factor—a performance bonus, a trip to the beach, a better boss/boyfriend—to drag us off our butts and into action. We are already equipped with key character and personality traits to motivate us to be the best we can be—we just need to reach inside and draw upon them as needed. 

Drive 

One of its many definitions is “to propel in a specified direction.” No wonder many successful people always seem to be in a state of constant motion even when they’re perfectly still—they emanate incredible energy and make things happen. It’s that burning passion to accomplish things, to achieve, to excel. 

Your drive is what jump starts ideas or projects, and when paired with determination, also what keeps you going. 

Courage 

Courage gives us the ability to face our fear. It’s the inner cheerleader that tells us, “You can do it!” Whether it’s speaking in public, jumping off a cliff, or greeting an ex with a smile on our face, call on courage to help you brave life’s exciting challenges and dreadful ordeals. 

Strength 

If courage makes us fierce like a lion, strength keeps us solid as a rock, unbreakable in the face of adversity. It’s strength that makes us weather all storms, helps us keep it together in pain and grief, and imbues moms with a superhuman ability to multitask while battling wrinkles and dry skin. When you need extra powers to get you through all the challenges of the day, big or small, channel your inner woman of steel. 

Wisdom 

While intelligence helps us do the smart thing, wisdom helps us do the right thing, at the right time. It’s knowing intuitively when to listen to your head, and when to give in to your heart. Wisdom usually comes from experience, knowledge, and good judgment—though young children with brutal honesty and no agenda can often have the most astute observations about life and people. Once you are called wise, you strive to be worthy of the word, and are motivated to keep making the right (and fair and just) decisions. 

Patience 

Though patience seems like such a passive trait, it’s the fraternal twin of strength. Hone this trait like a superpower, and you will never be stressed out by trivial things (traffic, gossiping colleagues) so you can simply focus on your goals. Patience also helps you deal with challenges calmly and with control; but make sure you know the difference between being patient and being a doormat (i.e., know when to quit trying to work things out and leave that abusive job or relationship). 

Determination and Willpower 

These almost interchangeable traits are the building blocks to success. Too many brilliant people have crashed and burned because they give up too easily, feel entitled and expect success to be handed to them on a silver platter, or are simply lazy. But the industrious soul with these traits will get up no matter how many times she falls down, humbly learn and grow from mistakes, and patiently keep at it until she reaches her goal. So let’s do another round of squats, shall we?

Optimism 

Do you see the glass half full or half empty? Optimism is the ability to view things/people/situations in a positive light, and firmly believing that everything can and will be better. 

This confident, optimistic spirit is contagious, and also tends to motivate those around you. In business, though the goal is to “Do it right the first time,” it’s always good to have a tiny bit of the pessimist in you to play devil’s advocate, so that you always have a Plan B. 

Kindness 

Don’t only aim to be successful—strive to be good. To others AND yourself. Always put yourself in other people’s shoes, but don’t forget to take care of yourself, for when you’re at your personal best, you can serve other people better. And when you can merge personal achievements with the ability to positively affect other people’s lives, even in your own small way, that is the ultimate measure of success. Live beautifully!

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Our Philippine Exploration - Part 1

My husband and i loved to travel. We promised that once or twice a year, we'll make sure to explore new places specially our local tourist spots before exploring the beauty of other countries, if not all, at least 70% before we reach 35 years old. 

One thing i would strongly suggest upon planning your own hassle free, pure vacation travel and exploration, get a reliable Travel Agency to prepare and coordinate everything for you and don't forget to establish a relationship with them. Having a good Travel agency is equivalent to having one amazing vacation. Another thing to make your vacation a success, Don't rush your vacation make sure you plan and prepare for it financially. Lastly, No matter what happen on your vacay, Enjoy every second of it, find your happiness in every situation, maintaining the positive mindset and secure the happy thoughts in your heart.

The Philippines is an archipelagic country composed of 7,107 islands. The country's rich biodiversity has been the main tourist attraction of the Philippines. It's beaches, mountains, rain forests, islands and diving spots serves as one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Aside from nature, the country's rich historical and cultural heritage are also one of the well-known attractions of the Philippines. 

(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_the_Philippines)

So, below are the local destinations that we aspire to visit, crossing out those accomplished :) - Part 1. 

BOHOL

Blood Compact Site

Baclayon River

Tarsier Conservation Center

Chocolate Hills

Manmade Forest

Loboc-Loay River Cruise

Bee Farm

Punta Watch Tower

Hinagdanan Cave

Panglao Island Tour

Pamilacan Island Tour

Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling at Bacalisag Island

Scuba Diving

Danao Adventure Park

BORACAY ISLANDS

Island Hopping

Parasailing

Snorkeling & Helmet Diving

Ride the Glass Bottom Boat

Ariels Point - Cliff Diving

Hinugtan Private Beach Island Hopping

ATV and Buggy Car Ride

Take a sand castle picture with us in the background

Banana Boat Ride

Mt Luho Exploration

Capture the Boracay Sunset

TAGAYTAY

Taal Volcano

Taal Lake

Picnic Groove

Sky Ranch

Paradizoo

People Park in the Sky

The Puzzle Mansion

Josephines Restaurant

Lunch & Buy Pasalubong in Mahogany Market

Caleruega Church

Bag of Beans Restaurant

Mushroom Burger Restaurant

Pink Sisters Chapel

Bee Farm

Leslies Restaurant

Sonya's Garden

RSM Restaurant

BAGUIO

Banaue Rice Terraces

Botanical Garden

Highest Peak

Wright Park

The Mansion

Easter Weaving Room

Panagbenga Flower Festival

Tour in the City Market

Minesview Park

Diplomat Hotel

Bombs Away

Camp John Hay

The Teachers Village

The Ketchup Restaurants

Mountain Maid - Pasalubong Center

Botanical Garden

Night Market - Super Bazarre

ILOCOS

Malacanang of the North

Paoay Church

Paoay Sand Dunes

Marcos Mausoleum

Juan Luna Mausoleum

Bangui Windmills and View Deck

Burgos Lighthouse

Dap-Ayan

Sarat - Sta. Monica Church

Pasuquin Salt Making

Kabigan Falls

Kapurpuran Rock Formation

Blue Lagoon

Sinait Church

Bantay Bell Tower

Syquia Mansion

Baluarte ni Chavit

Pagburnayan (Pottery)

Calle Crisologo

Palawan

Subterranean River (Puerto Princesa)

Tubbataha Reef (Puerto Princesa)

Kayangan Lake (Coron)

Nacpan Beach (El Nido)

Small Lagoon (El Nido)

Barracuda Lake (Coron)

Entalula Island (El Nido)

Big Lagoon (El Nido)

Malcapuya Island (Coron)

Secret Lagoon Beach (El Nido)

Hidden Beach (El Nido)

Sunken Japanese Wrecks (Coron)

Twin Lagoon (Coron)

Ugong Rock (Puerto Princesa)

Snake Island (El Nido)

Coral Garden (Coron)

Banol Beach (Coron)

Honday Bay Islands (Puerto Princesa)

Sabang Zipline (Puerto Princesa)

Matinlok Island (El Nido)

Siete Pecados Island (Coron)

Firefly Watching (Puerto Princesa)

Dolphin Watching (Puerto Princesa)

Meremegmeg Beach (El Nido)

Sabang Beach (Puerto Princesa)

Cathedral Cave (El Nido)

Palawan Heritage Center (Puerto Princesa)

Bakers Hill (Puerto Princesa)

Plaza Cuartel (Puerto Princesa)

Crocodile Farm (Puerto Princesa)

Butterfly Garden (Puerto Princesa)

Metro Manila

Rizal Park

San Agustin Church

Malacanang Palace Ground

Rizal Shrine Intramuros

Fort Santiago

Manila Ocean Park

Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden

Museo Pambata

CCP

Manila City Hall

Quaipo Church

Manila Cathedral

Museum of the Filipino People

San Sebastian Church

Manila Metropolitan Theater

Binondo Church

Manila Ocean Park

University Belt

Presidential Museum and Library

Villa Escudero

Casa Manila

Paco Park

Mall of Asia

Avilon Zoo

Manila Bay

Casino Filipino

China Town

Coconut Palace Ground

Plaza Raja Sulayman

Old Congress Building

And Our Philippine Exploration Map. 

For my thoughts/review of the places we've visited or you wanted to know more about the places mentioned, please browse through the contents of my page.

Exploring Ilocos - The Malacanang of the North

Travel Dates: 25 - 27 July 2014

"Our Day 1-1st Tourist Destination"

The Malacanang of the North  is locally called as “Malacanang Ti Amianan”. This place served as the official residence or mansion of Ferdinand Marcos, the most famous son of Ilocos Norte, the President of the Philippines from 1965-1986, and his family whenever they are in the Ilocos Region. 

Address: Suba, Paoay and sits on a land overlooking the beautiful Paoay Lake which is a beautiful natural lake locally called as "dakkel danum". 

Entrance Fee: Php 20.00, our tour guide took care of it because it's inclusive on the package.

Operation Hours: Only until 4PM

It is a birthday gift from the then first lady Imelda Marcos to her husband’s 60th birthday. It is among the properties of the family that was sequestered by the Philippine Government when President Marcos was removed from power. After 20 years under the care of the government, it was finally given back to the care of the Provincial Government if Ilocos Norte. In January 1, 2011, after restorations and renovations by the Governor, it was opened to the public as a museum.

Below are some of the awesome pictures we captured inside the house:

According to the mansion guide these furniture's are all original and mostly made of the Narra Wood. 

Beautiful Paintings and the Marcos wedding picture. 

And below is the eye catching ceiling lamp which looks so regal. 

"We shall make this nation great again" - Ferdinand Marcos. 
Believe it or not, despite all the controversies and Marshall law, he is one Great President.

By Plane:

Laoag is the gateway to Paoay, Ilocos Norte. So please visit or call your favorite airline offices/website for any promotions or speak with your travel agency to arrange your air fare.
Vans and tricycles are available outside of the airport for your convenience.

By Bus:
Go to the Farinas, Florida and/or Partas Bus terminals when you wanted to travel through bus. · Travel time is around 10-12 hours, dependent on the traffic. Price range: around Php 800· From the Ilocos drop-off bus terminal, Malacanang of the North is just 10-15 minutes away. Take a tricycle to your destination near the terminal. You can haggle for the fair which is around Php 120-150.00

For more information and assistance:

Ilocos Norte Tourism Office Contact Numbers:

+63-77-772-1211 loc 119 + 63-77-770-4242

My PhilHealth ID Application Journey

Date: June 24, 2014

Where: Philcare Office - The Brickroad Sta Lucia Mall

Cost: Php 0.00 ★★★★★

Requirements: 

   ✔ Must be a member

   ✔ Present (1) Valid ID

So far I'm done with the following government ID application, SSS ID, NSO birth certificate request so that i can apply for a passport and Student license permit where i can apply for a Drivers License. Thank you July! 

Today on my Government ID agenda list...  Apply for a PhilHealth ID. 

Cainta has 2 PhilHealth Offices, one in Robinsons Metro East Mall (4th Floor), however they only entertain queries and other transactions aside from ID application request and the other office is Brick road Area also near Sta. Lucia Mall.

I was instructed by one of the PhilHealth Robinsons personnel to proceed to Sta Lucia Brick Road for my ID request since they don't process ID request any longer. And I did.

Landmark: 

➲ Don Henricos - The Brick Road Sta Lucia - One of the many restaurants along Brick Road Sta Lucia.

➲ Left side of Don Henricos, you'll find yourself walking few steps inside a hallway, and on your left again, you'll find a banner saying Philhealth.

Step by Step Guide:

Step 1: Go inside the building, you might see Steps 1 to 8 or so, but disregard for  there will be a priority lane for people applying only for an ID, in this office, it's on the left side.

Step 2: Follow the queue, in short, Fall in line

Step 3: When you reach the front-line, present (1) valid ID right away for the in-charge personnel to look for your records, while searching or if there is a queue, he/she might ask you to sit down for the meantime and wait for your name to be called.

Step 4: When your name is called, they will give you an ID with your Philhealth ID Number and Full Name printed on it.

Left for you to do is to place your signature and laminate the ID. Yes, you read it right. We are the one who will laminate are own ID. Ask me why.... Hmmmm... I'll ask them on my next visit or maybe you know and you can share ;).

Well, still the great thing is.... It is for FREE!

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LTO Student License Permit Application: A Step by Step Guide

Date: July 23,2014
Location: LTO Robinsons Metro East Mall Satellite Office (Ground Floor)
Office Hours: 9AM-5PM

Today I decided to again get a student license permit. Yes, I have to admit, this would be my 2nd time to apply for the same permit. It's all due to my line of work where I have to really allocate some time to do this government and ID stuffs. However, this time, I should make sure that this will be the last time that I'll apply for this permit. Excited to know that shortly after 30-60 days I can already apply for a Non-Professional Drivers License.

Hopefully the step by step guide below will help you on your journey completing the 1st step in having a professional drivers license.

For Full Qualifications and Requirements that you must make available before preferred day, please click the link below: Student Permit Qualifications and Requirements

http://www.lto.gov.ph/index.php/services/drivers-licensing/112-license-related-transactions

Permit Application Costs:
"The Total Amount is the only amount that you have to pay in order for your permit to be processed. Say NO to Fixers"

Application Fee: Php 100.00
Computer Fee: Php 67.63
Student Permit Fee: Php 150.00
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TOTAL: Php 317.63

To help make your first visit and application a stress-free experience, Download the Application form for "Drivers License & Conductor/Student Permit (http://www.formsphilippines.com/forms/lto02.pdf) before going to the LTO office near your location servicing student permit applications, it will save you some time falling in line just to get the form. If you can't download or complete the form prior to your visit, then proceed to the forms window or approach the guard to guide you as to where to get the application forms ;)

Important Reminders:

• Secure all the requirements and prepare the fees to pay as listed above. Bring some extra money for your meal and transportation also.
• Don’t forget to bring a pen and a nice book to read while waiting.
• Never talk to anybody instantly approaching while heading to the office offering assistance, they are fixers. Go straight inside the office and look for the information desk or better yet, ask the security guard for direction on where to go first.
• Be reminded that all LTO offices have a posted procedure of application somewhere in the walls.

If you have other questions, ask the guard or someone from the customer service information center and not a stranger :).

Step by Step Process:

Step 1: Go to Window 1 and have your requirement(s) validated, this is also where you present your application form (if you completed it beforehand). If you didn't prepare the application form, after the personnel verify your valid I.D's, he will give you an application form to fill out.

Step 2: (only applicable if you completed the form inside LTO, hence ignore this step and proceed to step 3). After filling out the application form, return it to the next window or as instructed to present your form.
Step 3: The personnel "might" give you some instruction or set your expectation that your file will be transferred to the Cashier's window. All you have to do now is to find a chair in the waiting area (read a book or an e-book, etc) because you have to wait for your name to be called by the Cashier. Waiting time can be between 15 minutes to an hour or so. This is dependent on the number of applicants they have for the day. TIP: Be Early!!!
Step 4: The cashier will call your name to pay for the fee. After the payment, find a free chair again and wait to be called for Image Capturing and Electronic Signature. 

Step 5: Wait for your name to be again called, this time it's already for the releasing of your student license permit :). Waiting time can be as quick as 15 minutes to an hour.

Hopefully this help you on your journey securing your student license.

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Date of Application: July 23, 2014

Location: LTO Robinsons Metro East Mall Satellite Office (Ground Floor)

Office Hours: 9AM-5PM

Total Fee Paid: Php 317.63

Total Time Spent: 1 Hr 30 Min