Someone's Watching Over Me by Hillary Duff

I really love this song ever since, it motivates me when I feel down, it made me stronger and also made me wanted to move forward.........

Found myself today
Oh I found myself and ran away
Something pulled me back
The voice of reason I forgot I had
All I know is you're not here to say
What you always used to say
But it's written in the sky tonight

So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me

Seen that ray of light
And it's shining on my destiny
Shining all the time
And I wont be afraid
To follow everywhere it's taking me
All I know is yesterday is gone
And right now I belong
To this moment to my dreams

So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me

It doesn't matter what people say
And it doesn't matter how long it takes
Believe in yourself and you'll fly high
And it only matters how true you are
Be true to yourself and follow your heart

So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even when it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That someone's watching over
Someone's watching over
Someone's watching over me

Someone's watching over me

DIVINE MERCY SHRINE, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental

    The Divine Mercy is a Catholic devotion to the merciful love of God and the desire to let the love and mercy flow through one's own heart towards those in need.

   Years ago, I went to this beautiful place, the DIVINE MERCY SHRINE located in Divine Mercy Hills, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental. I saw this 50-feet statue of the Divine Mercy. This place serves as a pilgrimage site for Divine Mercy devotees. I was so amazed when I first saw it, I've never seen such a huge and a tall statue in my entire life. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to reach at the top of the statue because I'm running out of time. I want to climb on top of it hopefully on my next visit.

     The place was amazing, aside from the tall Divine Mercy statue, in front of it is a nice garden which adds the beauty of the place. The landscape is impressive. The surrounding is very clean.

     Wearing shorts, sleeveless,short skirts, and other skimpy clothings are not allowed since this place is considered holy. Those visitors arrived wearing the said clothing will be given a piece of cloth to cover the exposed skin. So, others prefer  to wear pants instead.

     I just hope i can go back to that place again. I was comforted by just one look of the Divine Mercy statue. I feel like Jesus is looking back at me, telling me, " em it's gonna be alright", " I am always here for you no matter what".

APPLE FRUIT AND ITS BENEFITS

Apple fruit is is one of my favorite fruits since I was young until present.  This fruit is delicious and rich in phyto-nutrients and anti-oxidants which  are indispensable for the body's health.  The antioxidants in apple is responsible in preventing diseases that's why it justifies an old saying " an apple a day keeps the doctor away". 

Apples are used to control diarrhea or constipation and for the softening and collection of gallstones. They are also used to prevent lung cancer. Other uses include treating diabetes, dysentery, fever, heart problems, warts and scurvy (vitamin-C deficiency condition).

 I believe that apple detox diet or eating apple in an emptly stomach revitalizes the body by helping to flush out all the toxins.

As for me, I eat this fruit as part of my diet. I am trying so hard to lose weight since I felt like I'm getting fat. So, this past few days I started to try a new eating routine. I eat apple before each meal and I also eat it between meals as snack instead of eating "junk foods". Sometimes, I eat apple on top of a my instant oats during breakfast. But of course, the change I want  will not happen in a blink of an eye. It takes time and it needs a lot of patience, self-discipline and sacrifices to achieve my goal, which is to reduce my weight. The change I want doesn't need to be abrupt, it has to undergo in a proper way coz a sudden change due to improper diet might give bad results. Eating apples is just one of the many ways to reduce weight. Eating them the proper way can make us somebody's "APPLE OF THE EYE". ( :

Simala Shrine Sibonga Cebu

      

       Before I went to this place, I often heard many people who came here to fulfill their promise. According to them, that the Holy Virgin of Simala granted their wishes and prayers and they wanted to return to give thanks for the blessings they got. That time, I was curious and I also wanted to go to this place to personally experience what they also experienced. The time came and at last I see the place with my own two eyes. I was so amazed when I first saw it, I felt like I was about to enter in a very nice castle. I was so excited to climb up at the top. And there, I really appreciate what I saw. There is a church, there is place where you can write your petitions and there is a part there where you can see all written testimonials from people from different walks of life thanking the Holy Virgin of Simala to the miracle they have experienced, the people who have serious diseases that have been cured, some became successful in their careers, some passed the board exams, etc. Amazing! that's what I told myself that time. But I remind myself that merely asking wishes will not be granted if you don't have a strong faith in God. That when you pray, it must be from the deepest part of your soul.

Villa Luisa Bed and Breakfast

VILLA LUISA BED AND BREAKFAST

Located at Sitio Dungawon, Poblacion Sur, Carmen, Bohol

It's very nice and cozy..You can stay there and relax with the room rates just right for you. You will never regret!!

Loboc River Cruise

The Loboc River is one of the major tourist destinations in the province of Bohol. What makes it famous is the floating restaurants where local and foreign visitors are served with delicious Filipino foods (eat all you can) while cruising along the river. And not just that, dining guests are serenaded by an in-boat band that plays a variety of songs and even songs requested by the passengers. The food and experience costs P300 but there is also and entrance fee of P100 per person but don’t worry coz it’s worth it. After the cruise if you feel like urinating, etc.. you will be accommodated with their clean, well-maintained, air-conditioned restrooms.

Floating restaurants have become a major flourishing business that has contributed in making the town and the province of Bohol known not just in the Philippines but also to some other countries.

With the growing numbers of visitors who are coming here in Loboc for the river cruise experience, for sure people living here can benefit to it. It will give and opportunity to the residents who wants to open businesses like souvenir shops, restaurants, etc.

Chocolate Hills, Carmen, Bohol: How to get there on your own

When my niece, Gian Gilma Sabijon visited Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol, hometown of his father.

        Chocolate Hills is one of the famous tourist destinations in Bohol. It is located in the center part of Bohol in the town of Carmen. It is the reason why Bohol became known even before because of its magnificent view which is incomparable. Most people especially those who visit this place for the first time will be amazed. They can see group of hills with mostly uniform in shape. It consists of approximately 1,268 hills spread over the municipalities of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan. They are covered with grass which is sometimes color green and chocolate brown, it depends on the season. During summers, the grass dry up and turn brown and transform like rows of "kisses" chocolates. Two of the highest hills have been developed and provided with facilities such as restaurant, hostel, swimming pool, view deck and a new function hall, where most of the weddings and other activities were held.

How to get there

If you want to go here on your own, from Tagbilaran, you have to go to DAO bus terminal and catch a bus or van going to Carmen. There is a particular place in the terminal where the bus or van parked. At the entrance of the bus terminal certain people (dispatchers) will point you to the right bus or van. Make sure it is the first one to leave, and ask the driver to drop you off just near the signboard heading you to the direction of the Chocolate Hills Complex. There will be drivers of motorcycles who will offer you a ride going up to the Chocolate Hills Complex for a minimal cost or you can walk going up. I and my friends used to climb up the hills early in the morning. It’s so hard going up there by just walking but if you reached the top it’s really worth it.

To get back to Tagbilaran, you will have to walk back to the main road, and wait for a bus to pass by. The last bus from Carmen to Tagbilaran leaves at 7 P.M. There are also motorcycle drivers who will offer you to bring you to your destination but you should be careful. List down the plate number of the motorcycle and asked the name of the driver. 

There are also plenty of tourist guides and tour operators who will be happy to bring you to Chocolate Hills especially if you’re in groups. They offer package tours which include Chocolate Hills as one of the itineraries.

Last October 15, 2013, Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol has been hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The upper structure has been damaged but now, it was already fixed and back to its normal operation.

Giann, enjoying her day

Caving at Danao Adventure Park, Danao, Bohol