Bob Ong

today, I am so lonely, and I don't know why

there is something in myself right now

that I can't tell or even identify if what is it,

hhhmmmm, still thinking about it and I am just hoping I can sleep well.

Another book which inspires me in blogging is this:

from Bob Ong.

My Locker

Today is my second Rest Day, yesterday, 

I was doing movie marathon, sleeping, eating,

and this day? I dunno if what will happen,

maybe I still be doing the same thing. hahaha

I already visited almost all websites, hahaha, not so sure bout that,

but I am happy because I was able to take a rest

after my activity last Saturday and Sunday

I am still waiting if I have schedule for next week.

Anyway, I just want to share a photo in my locker in the office,

Planking in Mt. Pico de Loro

PLANKING - " Lying face down in an unusual place "

and look, let's combine planking and yoga

it's equal to a perfect photo:

from the Summit of Mt. Pico de Loro

Mt. Pico de Loro

July 7-8, 2012 was remarkable in my mountaineering career, why? because I was able to conquer Mt. Pico de Loro - the highest mountain in the province of Cavite.

Mt. Pico de Loro lies and serves as the boundary of the provinces of Cavite and Batangas.

Ternate, Cavite
Major jump-off: Magnetic Hill, Ternate, Cavite
LLA: 14° 12.855 N; 120° 38.785 E; 664 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 2-5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3

BACKGROUND

According to history, many years ago, it's the Spaniards who discovered the form of a giant parrot, perched in the mountainous part of Cavite. They named it "Pico de Loro" or "Parrot's Peak." And now, Pico de Loro is one of the first option in the list of mountains for the newbies in this field.  Thus, mountaineers who visited Pico de Loro discovered it's natural beauty of both flora and fauna.

INVADING " PICO de LORO "

After my shift, that would be July 6, 2012, I went to an outdoor shop in a Mall in Pasig and bought rain cover for my 50 liters backpack as a preparation for my climb.  The weather was not friendly, so, I've been waiting for any weather update by watching tv and waiting for a tweet from PAG-ASA.  While my tv is on the weather channel, I was preparing my mountain gears and everything that I can use in conquering Pico de Loro.

Same thing that I brought last month in Mt. Manabu, and since my mountaineering gears are separated from my regular stuff, I just put those things in my bag.  But this time, I put my tent in the lower part of my bag instead of putting it inside, which occupies larger space.  I didn't forget my swimming cap and gogles, I don't know why, and I know that I will be on the mountain not at the beach, right? but, I considered those things as a part of my bag and maybe myself I can't live without 'em.

Again, using my BlackBerry, I set an alarm at 4AM, July 7, 2012, that's my regular alarm time even if I go to work.  After waking up, I plugged everything, like my BlackBerry, Nokia QWERTY phone, Apple Ipod and my Camera at the same time at the same outlet? ooohhh  commmonnn, just imagine that.  I am just wondering why I am giving out my brands? hahaha, I really dunnnoo. . . . . . . . . . . . and also, why am I speaking in English? I am getting a hard time doing my blog. . . . greeeeee!!!!

Anyways, after packing up part 2 in the morning, I left the house at around 6AM.  I took a cab going to the office for our meeting place in pasig for 100 pesos fare and waited my two friends.  At 6:45 AM, we started walking going to Meralco Avenue to ride a jeep going to Ortigas for 8pesos and it took less than 30 mins. till we get there.  Then, we took a bus for more than a hour going to Baclaran - Simbahan for 23pesos.  We stayed at KFC, waited for the Couch Surfing Manila group.  And while waiting, we took our formal breakfast, bought everything in 7-11.  But, when Couch Surfing arrived, some took their breakfast in there.  We waited Ate Sharon for more than an hour (pagtumatanda nga naman, bumabagal na ang pagkilos) hahaha and we all understood that, right Te Sharon? hehehe.
 

And at last!!! Te sharon arrived!!!!! then we took an aircon bus worth 83 pesos going to Ternate, Cavite.  Then, we rented a jeep worth 40 pesos each going to DENR.  And before DENR, we passed on the magnetic hill and we did an experiment.  While it's raining hard, the driver stopped the engine and look what happened, the vehicle climbed up by itself and that was a fascinating experience.

After few minutes of travel, we reached the DENR base, we paid 20 pesos for the fee.  In DENR, you can take a shower for 5 pesos, wash your face, cook, eat for free and you can also buy food and drinks.

2PM, we started walking along the muddy trail.  We were 30 conquering the challenges in the trail.  The trail is simple, it's not confusing compared to other mountains.  But the most challenging part is the rain, after wearing the poncho, the rain stops.  hahaha, so when you noticed that the rain stops, of course you need to remove it because it's warm right?, but the rain will drop again on you head, . . . hahaha. . . . that was really bad but I enjoyed it.

When we were on the trail, I noticed that my colleagues took pictures in every 5 steps, hahaha, let's do math, we will be taking more than five kilometers, if we'll take photos in every 5 steps, how many hours would it take to reach the summit? hahaha.  and we reached the summit after 4 hours.  Now, do the calculation it's now your job now.

While, invading the trail, we met other groups going down and some was going up with us.  Helping other people is my role, because I am an ambassadress of goodwill, so, I helped others in climbing the steep part of the mountain with the sticky and muddy trail.  At 6pm we reached the summit, with mud on our trail pants and leggings, we just put our bags on the grass and take a rest.  That was a tiring day, hahaha, but we enjoyed everything especially the social night.  hahaha, drunk 3 bottles of GSM blue, and of course chikahan challenge was there, question and answer portion for Miss Spain - Alicia Gimenez, Miss Canada - Tara Olivia and hosted by Miss Philippines ROMBLON - Dharzie.

Early in the morning, we prepared our breakfast (bread, liver spread and canton).  Followed by photos shoot in all angles.  Next, went to the summit for few hour then going back to DENR.  I just want to make comment, DENR don't have any serious ordinance in preserving its office in that area.  And also, the tricycle drivers did a verbal abuse to our driver and showed a very bad image.  And the driver just went back to where he came from, just to eliminate anyone to fight that may result to a serious injury.

Mt. Pico de Loro

Being on top of the mountain is really fun;

I was able to fullfill my dreams since I was a young girl?

and now, look at the real beauty of nature,

WE NEED TO SAVE AND PROTECT THIS WEALTH

Sa Bawat Pagkakataon - Part 3 - " Sa Ospital "



" Ako na ang magbubuhat sa bata," pakiusap ni Erna kay Diony.  Agad namang iniabot ni Diony ang bata sa kamay ni Erna.  Nang biglang . . . . " Ayyyyyyyy," nahulog ang pusod ng bata, bulalas ni Erna at agad namang ginamit ni Diony ang flashlight na dala sa kaliwang kamay.  " Ang bata . . . ang bata. . . .," takot na takot ni Erna.  " Anu? . . anong nangyari sa bata? tanong ni Diony kay Erna.

Chapter 3 - "

Hindi alam ng lahat kung anung gagawin sa mga oras na 'yon.  Pero marahil kasama nila si Erna na isang kumadrona ng ospital, kaya naging panatag nalang ang lahat.  " Sandali!, hinto muna tayo, aayusin ko lang muna ang bata," pakiusap ni Erna sa mga kalalakihang nagbubuhat.  Agad namang huminto ang lahat nang marinig ang pakiusap ng kumadrona pero si Diony ay lubusan parin ang pag-aalala sa batang buhat buhat ni Erna.  " Nang Erna, check mo naman ang kalagayan ng bata, baka may nangyari na kanina pa," suggest ni Diony.  Agad na tinutukan ng flashlight ang bata para macheck kung anu nang nangyayari sa bata.  Nabigla si Erna nang makitang nakalabas na pala ang placenta ng bata, pero nakakabit parin ang umbilical cord ng bata sa katawan nito.  Halos nakalaylay na ang umbilical cord ng bata habang karga karga ni Erna.  Hindi rin ito napansin ni Diony sa kadahilanang malakas ang ulan at basang basa pa sila parehas.

" May dugong umaagos sa mga binti ni Emma, tingnan nyo," sigaw ni Diony.  " Oo nga no? Hala bilisan na natin at baka maubusan ng dugo si Emma, mas delikado 'yon," utos naman ni Erna.  Agad namang kinuha ni Diony ang umbilical cord ng bata at inilagay sa lampin nito habang yakap yakap ni Erna para hindi lamigin.  

Sa parehas na posisyon, binuhat muli ng mga lalake si Emma at mas lalong binilisan ang paglalakad upang maampat na ang dugong umaagos sa mga binti ni Emma.  Nasa dalawang daang metro palang ang nilalakad ng grupo nila ng biglang. . . . . . " O sandali lang, huminto muna tayo dito," sigaw ni Rolando,  " Bakit, anung meron? Kelangan nating magmadali," sagot ni Erna.  " May narinig akong kahoy na lumalangit-ngit, at baka biglang may matumbang kahoy satin," nasabi ni Rolando habang unti-unting bumabagal ang paglalakad.  

Camp Sandugo

I am pretty much excited for tomorrow.  Today is Friday, it's my last day in burning my eyebrows while sleeping in the office.  Tomorrow, Saturday, I need to wake up early and need to prepare myself for Mt. Pico de Loro, together with Batang Hamog Mountaineers.  And as a part of this activity, I bought this rain cover from Camp Sandugo - Sta. Lucia.  I need this cover to protect my stuff inside my North Face 50 liters bag and to add additional color in the mountain.  Here are the photos:

with Tent inside

Mga Kwentong Parlor ni WANDA ILUSYUNADA

Today is much better in terms of weather, compared two days ago, as what I’ve posted yesterday, streets were flooded and the heavy rains made people to think on what to do to go home safe and dry.  I actually saw different faces of people while they are wet.  Some are hot, hhhmmm, some were hot, hhhmmm, and some weren’t hot?? Hahaha, and my most favorite, are those people who are really HOT HOT HOT,  greee!!!!, hahaha, 

Anyways, back to my post for today, it’s actually one of the reasons why I am enjoying this blogging activity.  This book actually played a great factor in creating ideas, with sense or no sense at all. Hahaha, it’s up to you guys if you can get my point of view in every post I created.  I just want to share this book: “ Mga Kwentong Parlor ni WANDA ILUSYUNADA.”  This book is really good for those people who appreciate gays in different forms.  This Book is about Wanda who is in need of a total makeover, that means (he, she or it) is ugly???  You just need to think of it first, but don’t judge a book, ok, just buy this book, then read  it, then share it to others and that’s it.

I need to stop this issue now; I am watching Wimbledon 2012 – Kerber vs. Radwanska.

Good night everyone.  Mwuahhh

Flood in Country Homes Subdivision

yesterday, 5 AM while I was taking bath,

I noticed that rain shower is not an ordinary event today,

when I am done cleaning myself, I tried to check outside by staring on the window

and shocks!!!!, water filled the entire street

so, I got my bag, put my shoes, and extra shirt paired with jogging pants from Nike.

I fixed myself first, then wearing my Storm Sandals,

I walked along the flooded streets while dropping some tears on my eyes

check this out:

Batang Hamog Mountaineers

A Group of Young Adventurous Professionals from Metro Manila, with common interest in outdoor activities formed an Organization for other like-minded people. Born out of pure love of nature, the outdoors and its exploration, the group started out through the efforts of its 10 founding mountaineers.

HAMOG (or Dew) is actually a metaphorical symbol. It represents US, the mountaineers, as it represents the significance of Dew to the ecosystem. Dew is very essential, it actually serves as an important source of moisture for plants, soil, insects and animals, thus, giving life to the nature. For us,mountaineer, as a means of promoting environmental awareness in general and forest conservation in particular.

photos from FREEDOM CLIMB 2012  at Mount Manabu