The Dream That Never Was

I have a lot of dream places,and sometimes when the opportunity opens for me to visit those places I was left on the curb waiting for the next bus. There's not enough time,my schedules does not permit and the saddest part? THE budget. So wait it is. For there will be still a next time.

And while waiting for it, let me share with you one of those dream destination that I wish I'll be able to visit. That for now would be just a picture of a dream maybe..or maybe not?

photos courtesy of Edward Mikehell Grylls

Nine Mornings

TODAY is the 2nd day of the Nine Mornings ritual that the Spanish brought to the Philippines. The tradition consists of nine daily novena masses that start on December 16th till 24th,marking the beginning of Christmas season and preparation for the Nativity of Jesus.

Nine Mornings also known as Misa de Gallo- a Spanish which literary means roosters mass because masses are held in the break of dawn where roosters began to crow. This religious event became popularly known now in Filipino language as Simbang Gabi or simple Evening Mass.

The usual practice after Simbang gabi is having delicacies like puto bumbong (purple-colored glutionous rice cake topped with shaved coconut) and bibingka ( rice cakes) paired with a mug of hot chocolate.

One more reason the Nine Mornings has become more than just a tradition for Filipinos is that they say who have completed all nine masses is entitled for one special wish.

photos by:Edward Mikehell Grylls

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

This photo never cease to make me smile. As a kid I dreamed of making a snowman and playing in the snow. But seeing this picture, I realized I don't have to go to a country with snow to have a white Christmas. I'm a beach person anyway so this snowman is definitely more fun.

White Christmas. More Fun in the Philippines.
(photo credit to its original owner)

Boracay is L.O.V.E

When I first set foot in Boracay I was like -wtf? I'm a beach lover but i'm used to beaches which isn't  plunge by tourist and rowdy crowds.  I want quiet and peace while lodging in the sun. Call me a greedy lover. I want my beach mine alone! But with Boracay I was like, is this Avenida? Sta Cruz? Napkil maybe? With its over crowded stores and establishment crawling everywhere. Boracay I don' like you at all, but with your powdery sand glittering under the sun. I can't keep the my sigh of awe escaping from my lips of your beauty. YOU with your stretch of out of this world pearly beach is like a  woman with such a long wonderful legs, and I'm a man enchanted with your beauty that even the noise of the overflowing tourist- they all want to devour you! yet every time  I set my eyes on you it was just you and me and I'm captivated forever of your beauty. And I couldn't help myself but run into your arms!

I would still look for serenity when it comes to beaches but with you, I had fun!

Photos by: Edward Mikehell Grylls