Instead of making the usual mecca to Boracay Island whilst holidaying in the Phils, I thought I would visit Palawan as my cousins always raved about how beautiful it is and how it’s less populated and more serene than the overly-touristy Boracay Island. I’m glad I did

The afternoon was spent lazing not in a hammock, but in the soothing, comforting waters of the beach in Sabang. My wife, brother and his girl-friend had the whole beach to ourselves… that’s the life!
Just as we were heading to the resort restaurant which was just absolutely amazing (can’t enough of the tender beef skewers with butter rice!), after looking at the sky I just couldn’t help not going back to my room to pick up my camera and snap this image. It will always remind me of how beautiful our planet is and how lucky we are that we exist at this time to enjoy such visual splendours

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By the way, I have to thank Will and Katlin for covering for me and shooting her birthday… guys are awesome and you did a great job, well done!

A friend saw the movie and told me she was in love with Cruise again after watching the movie.  I thought the preview looked okay so I went in with medium expectations of the film.

I thought it was average.

Cruise plays someone who’s a little loony (not far from himself in reality).  Diaz plays a character she always plays well, someone sweet and innocent… although during the movie, I couldn’t look past the fact that she’s ageing.  “Not our beautiful and bubbly Cameron!”  It’s true
Most of the action scenes were pretty good, but the story was lacking.

2.5 stars

I haven’t known them for that long but Wong and I can get along with them so well and it’s great to have them as new friends. (Especially because they’re into their motorbike… just wish the can talk Wong into it!)

Congratulations guys!

Happy birthday mum!

Ben, my mate from high school has a kid who’s just turned 3.  You can tell what Dylan’s favourite type of toys are in this pic!
He’s a bright kid (definitely takes after his mum hehehe)

Dylan doing his favourite thing

He loves his Thomas the Tank Engine toys so much that Ben and Leena asked to have a cake to match.  Of course Cheryl didn’t disappoint
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Yep, he’s a happy boy!
Happy birthday Dylan

Anyway, it was great to catch up again with Chris and Colin.  It was also a bonus to spend a few hours of the cold winter night at Colin’s folks’ place as they have a good old fashioned fireplace.  I’ve always wanted one for my dream home, but Wong wants to be all modern and efficient, and go with a gas (fake) fireplace.  But once Col got the fire going and  the crackling of a real fire warmed us up, Wong was converted immediately

Nothing beats a real fireplace

It wasn't a game, it was a slaughter!

Colin broke out the chess board and we had a few games (Colin 1 – Glenn 0, Chris 0 – Glenn 1, Colin 1 – Wong 0)
It was a great night

This sleep over was different from last time… this time there was a plus 1 AKA James, King James that is (inside joke)

King James is quite possibly one of the most happiest and well behaved babies I've ever seen!

By the end of the day, we had made another friend.  A stray Labrador came out of nowhere and decided we were nice people to be with.  He was right.  He was so well behaved, Wong and I considered stealing him… haha joking… maybe I’m joking…
He didn’t have a collar, and no one was looking for him.  Unfortunately we had to leave him behind.  We didn’t know his name so I named him Buddy

Awwwww....

In the meantime, here’s a sneak peak.

We were fortunate enough to be part of my cousin’s wedding which was held at the University of the Philippines.
Isn’t Inday stunning?!  I can hear her now, “Of course I am cuz!”

The wedding was fantastic!  It was just like old times… but we were missing someone because of document technicalities.  Stay tuned to find out who that was and exactly what happened ;P

After the wedding, we jetted off to the beautiful island, Palawan.
Here is one of the awesome views from our beach front resort:

I miss Palawan already… *sigh*