I'm excited for my Manila / Food Trip! I'm planning to visit Binondo, UP Diliman, Divisoria, Dusit Hotel and Intramuros!

Kaya ba to in almost 2 days lang?

A week has passed when delegates from the Philippines and neighboring countries attended the Asia-Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference 2011 in Subic Bay. I can still recall the excitement that I felt while I was on my way to Manila alone. I had to take the bus alone too!

This year, District 3790 from the Philippines hosted almost 500 Rotaractors from Thailand, Taiwan, China, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Australia and from our country. Prepared with plenary sessions, leadership speakers, workshops, networking activities and cultural shows, the conference truly made an impact to all delegates.

District 3850, were represented by yours truly, DRRE Ruvinier Ace D. Viñarta of Rotaract Club of Bacolod North, President Aldimin Kalli of Rotaract Club of Zamboanga West, and PP Isabel Moreno of Rotaract Club of Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

We had a welcome dinner on our first night after we were given our respective room assignments and had settled down. We socialized with the rest of the participants and danced to the music played by the bands.

The Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center which was at least 10 minutes away from our hotel has seen most of what has happened in this conference. We had the opening ceremony, presentation of dignitaries, inspirational talks, country reporting and the first ever Mr. and Ms. APRRC capped the first night.

I was so excited for the Amazing Race the following day. This was the chance to bond with others and to tour Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) since I was a virgin in this place. We were not even close to accomplish our first goal yet when we had to head back to our hotel and end the game because of the heavy rains. We continued the day with workshops facilitated by Rotaractors from different districts and clubs. The cultural show was the highlight that night. Each country also showcased their national costumes, and other items that they can present. It's unfortunate that our district was not able to put up a booth and highlight the different delicacies that we could have offered the delegates.

We went back to the convention center for the last few talks and final announcements on our last day. Delegates from Thailand and Taiwan promoted APRRC 2012 and 2013 respectively. The transfer of gavel from the Philippines to Thailand was also part of the ceremony. It was a happy and sad day for me. Happy because I got to know other Rotaractors; sad, because it was my last day in Subic.

This is the first time for me to attend this kind of gathering; a gathering of leaders, of good people and of individuals with a purpose to uplift lives. It may not have been a perfect event because of the circumstances that happened. But I know that deep inside each of the delegates, we've learned to accept differences and we've understand more of the goal that we aspire.

To all who were involved and participated in the Asia-Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference 2011, Aim High!

After leaving the hospital lastweek, I had to buy my meds. Three kids came up to me and asked for a few coins. I had to ask them to wait while I waiting for my change and meds. I was already thought of bringing them to Jollibee.

meet cedie, marjorie, daniel

"We had it to ourselves!"

This was my second trip to Guimaras and this time, I was with Soi. Before the Masskara festival (weeks before), Soi called to tell me that she'll be home during the festivities. She also added that she'll bring her new guy, Pj, together with her BFFs, Lei and Jason.

I'd been planning for a great weekend getaway for them. Soi requested for a beach escapade after the Masskara festival. I was really excited! Planning everything was really easy. We had choices: Lakawon, Carbin Reef or Guimaras. A good friend, Jana, who knows people in Sagay suggested not to head for Lakawon since her Dad did not want to risk it. It was raining the entire week and there was a typhoon heading Negros. So we agreed not to go to Lakawon but Guimaras; how ironic is that?!

I called Peach this time. She recommends good resorts for me to check like this one. Armed with Calea cake in mind as the bait, she said, she'll help me out to have everything (accomodation, food, transportation) reserved for us. We left on a gloomy Monday. We had to take SuperCat fast craft to get to Iloilo.

A stopover at Afriques was not a bad idea for lunch. Lunch was really wonderful with everyone so excited to get to the resort. We ate in a hurry since it was almost 2 in the afternoon that time and it was starting to drizzle once more. We took a 20-minute banka ride from Ortiz wharf to get to Jordan, a municipality in Guimaras.

Jok-jok, the mini carry driver (the same driver who took me and my friends to La Puerta al Paraiso), drove us to the place. It was another 30-minute travel 'till we got there. A short walk by the beach, the place was awesome! When we arrived, the rain really poured! We were in their mess hall for hours, belting our throats out and ranting at the microphone as the videoke machine sits steadily and continues to play since there were no other guests! We had the place to ourselves!

Their room was spacious and really nice; a queen-sized bed at the center and a small parlor beside the main door. They also have a beach-front veranda! Can you imagine that?! And the "lutong-bahay" food that we requested for our meals were amazing! Videoke and beer accompanied us that night and we headed for the beach the next day. It was still raining. I had an issue with the beach though while we were swimming. A lot of rocks and slimy mud were all that we were stepping on. But didn't stop us from taking our pictures the entire time!

When we left the place, heavy rain (yeah I know, still raining) tormented our mini jeep. We got on the "bangka" and was able to catch the last ferry to Bacolod (we had to buy tickets again since we missed our original boat.) Good thing we arrived safely in Bacolod at about 7 in the evening. It was an adventure I'd like to experience again!

Enough about that, check out the place:






















For reservation, you can contact Lonaly Galan: 09284879644
And I would also recommend Jok-jok for a mini cab rental. He can take you anywhere in Guimaras - 09223156273.

It has been 5 months but I'm not sure if I am useful for the program. They might just be paying me for nothing. Sometimes I'd feel worthless doing nothing. I haven't even started working on my deck!

I need to see and know how to dive before I'd jump into the water.

Do you know what happens if you get bored? I don't know as well. But it gets you thinking of what to do. I guess if you are that impulsive then you'll do whatever so you don't die of boredom.

Lunch out, coffee... that was the plan... and I'm sticking with the plan. So far, so good! Not in the look out for dangerous vampires. I don't even have to worry about ingesting vervain. Not following?! You have to watch The Vampire Diaries! I got hooked!

Lousy day to write.

I haven't written anything about our Masskara trip. As if I even know how to write! *wishful thinking*

This is boredom again kicking in.

Browsing through lot of online users of a gay social site, I thought to myself, "Am I this pathetic? Staring at these people showing off their nice... err... too nice bods. Staring will not be the right word. Ogling should be the word. I need to workout again!

Another thing that bothers me would be the reports that I need to review. The evaluations that I need to finish?! I could say, yes! And knowing myself, I may not be able to do it. Such a pessimist!

Another thing to worry about is the upcoming dance event. I know that we can pull this off (again, the pessimist in me) but I have doubts.

Come on, Ace! You know you are better than that! This should be my mantra!

What to do next?! That I do not know! =(

MASSKARA FEVER = street parties, dancing on the street, booze everywhere, meeting friends in the street, and enjoying every moment of it!!!

Creating my wishlist is really simple. Did not even take me an hour to think of the things that I want to receive this Christmas. Problem is, who'll be giving this to me? LOL

Number 1 - Asus UL20 notebook

Number 2 - Nokia N8

Number 3 - Oakley Juliet 2009 X Metal w/ Black Iridium Lens


Geeeesh!