May 10th, 2012 by admin
For those who are working outside of our home country, there would come a time that we’d get so confused exactly where home is. Part of us miss Thailand (except the humidity and the traffic) but at the same time, there is so much that we want to do (and eat) here– things and food that we don’t have access to when in Thailand.
It’s our 4th day here and so far, I am half way through my list of things to eat. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment I’ve ever done was to zipline at Dahilayan Adventure Park. Yes, I conquered Asia’s longest dual zipline. My closest friends and family all know that I have serious fear of heights, so this is quite an accomplishment. Horray!
I have not gone to the Del Monte golf club, though. It’s really one of the places I really want to go when I am home. I don’t know how to play golf and I don’t have one of those corporate golf balls, but I just enjoy watching a game and eating at their restaurant. They have the best beef steak!
Our family should plan to eat there on our way to Cagayan de Oro. I wouldn’t miss it for the world!
May 5th, 2012 by admin
When Roi was a lot younger, he had problems with his psychomotor skills. I mean I am sure it was normal for his age, but his speech development is a lot advanced compared to his age. He did not have trouble with baby talk, and he easily conversed with adults even at an age when other kids his age would still be stammering.
So we bought him toys that improved his psychomotor skills. He liked it, and even pretended to be a mechanic fixing a machine or something. Pretty soon it was noticeable that his psychomotor skills have greatly improved.
Toys like these are ideal– we bought him lego, too. Aside from developing his psychomotor skills, he also had fun imagining what to make: cars, houses, towers, etc. At his age of 6, we are also trying to teach him how to be patient and do things systematically. I am sure jigsaw puzzles would help him, so we might look for those in the Philippines. Boardgames would also be fun for him and for the family, too.
May 5th, 2012 by admin
So yes, we will be boarding that plane tomorrow night. It means that this will be our last night before we officially leave. So for now we are busily packing, unpacking, deciding what to bring, etc. I don’t want to think that this will be just a 5-week vacation. I know time flies fast, but I am just savoring the excitement for now.
Today we did some last minute shopping of things to give to special friends and family. It’s tough when you want to give everybody presents—which is impossible, by the way. We just bought some special Thai delicacies and not some funny t shirts since our budget does not allow us.
Ok, got to rest now… tomorrow is going to be the Day. I can’t wait!
