Sunday, December 31, 2017

MACAU-HONGKONG

Things to Prepare to Avoid Offloading

Bring these documents to avoid offloading.
  • Valid passport
  • Bank Certification
  • Credit Card (if applicable)
  • Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
  • Proof of property (vehicle, land title)
  • Certificate of Employment (COE, of course, if you’re employed)
  • Approved Leave of Absence (LOA, if employed)
  • A copy of Company ID
  • Return flight ticket
  • A copy of your daily itinerary
  • A copy of your hotel/hostel booking reservation
  • A visa (to a particular country if applicable)
  • Bring School ID, Transcript of Records (TOR), in case you are asked for your educational attainment
Anti-Offloading Tips from an Immigration Officer

Hongkong/Macau

Travelling Around Macao On A Budget: Tips and Tricks To Remember

Newbie Traveler in Macau

MACAU TRIP DAY 1 – OLE LONDON HOTEL

MACAU Public Bus ROutes


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MY TEMPORARY ITINERARY

DAY 1:
4AM - 6AM:  @OLE LONDON HOTEL: WAKE UP, BATH, PREPARE LUGGAGE

6AM - 8AM: RUINS OF ST. PAUL, MONTE FORT, MACAO MUSEUM & SENADO SQUARE (Baklay Mode)

8AM - 8:45AM: OLE LONDON HOTEL FOR BREAKFAST

8:45AM - 1130:AM: MORNING WARLA

If the weather is good:
       Walk from Ole London Hotel to SOFITEL MACAO @ Ponte 16 (15minutes)
       Ride Free SHuttle from SOFITEL MACAO @ Ponte 16 to Macau Ferry Terminal (20minutes)
       Ride Free Shuttle from Macau Ferry Terminal to MGM Macau (20minutes)
       Walk from MGM Macau to Guan Yin Statue (10minutes)
       Walk from Guan Yin Statue to Lotus Square (20minutes)
       Walk from Lotus Square to Grand Prix & Wine Museum (5minutes)
       Walk from to Lotus Square to Fisherman's Wharf (10minutes)
       Walk from Fisherman's Wharf to Sands Macau (10minutes)
       Ride Free Shuttle from Sands Macau to Macau Ferry Terminal (20minutes)
       Ride Free SHuttle from Macau Ferry Terminal to SOFITEL MACAO @ Ponte 16 (20minutes)
       Walk from SOFITEL MACAO @ Ponte 16 to Ole London Hotel (15minutes)

If it rains:
       Ride a taxi from Ole London Hotel to
        -> Guan Yin Statue
        -> Fisherman's Wharf
        -> Gran Prix & Wine Museum - Lotus Garden - Sands Macao
        -> Ole London Hotel

Take bus routes 3A or 10A from Guan Yin Statue to Senado Square

11:30AM - 12NN: OLE LONDON HOTEL (Lunch & Checkout)

12NN

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SEE TRAIN TRIP PLANNER (HONGKONG) BEFORE RIDING MTR

first night at hongkong:

Upon arriving at china ferry terminal, walk from there to your accommodation . Then from there go to TST MTR station AND buy octopus card at MTR service kiosks AND EAT DINNER.

PLAN A:
Take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central Station 
then Take the Exit K OR EXIT J2 and walk to the peak tram station on the garden road 
buy ticket to ride peak tram sky pass, 
take the tram to the peak. 
Then walk to madame tussauds museum


PLAN B: 
GO TO TST HARBOUR AND BOARD STAR FERRY TERMINAL TO CENTRAL FERRY STATION AT AROUND 8PM TO VIEW SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS.
RIDE BUS 15C (DOUBLE DECKER BUS) OUTSIDE CENTRAL FERRY STATION TO PEAK TRAM TERMINUS
BUY TICKETS THEN RIDE PEAK TRAM TO VICTORIA PEAK.
WALK TOWARDS MADAME TUSSAUDS MUSEUM

how to get to peak tram lower terminus from tst


how to get to the peak from central station


then go back to your accomodation & take a rest

1st day in hongkong:
take pictures at kowloon park (optional)
take the MTR tsuen wan line to Lai King
transfer to Tung Chung line and ride until tung chung mtr station

ride bus 23 (parked outside tung chung station) to ngong ping village - takes about 1hr for $17
OR 
take cable car to ngong ping village - takes about 25 mins for $135

go back to tung chung station, ride MTR to Sunny Bay Station
Transfer to Disneyland Resort Line.

    (see the MTR map @2:25) 


from disneyland resort line take mtr to Sunny Bay Station then transfer to a tung chung line to Lai King Station and then you need to change Tsuen wan Line to reach Tsim Sha Tsui .

Sunday, December 17, 2017

1 minute witness

What is the best thing that has ever happened to you?
Can I share with you the best thing that has ever happened to me?
I was bitter and fearful. Living an empty life. Until somebody shared to me how Jesus loves me and gave his life for me so I could live a full, purpose-driven life.


GOALS/RESOLUTION FOR 2018

2018 IS ABOUT COMMITMENT. Hence here are my goals for the upcoming year:

COMMIT TO STAY FIT
-          ENROL IN FITNESS PROGRAMS: PLYO/ZUMBA/CROSSFIT
-          JOG AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK

COMMIT TO GROW IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST
-          CONSISTENT PRAYER LIFE, BIBLE READING & QUIET TIME
-          DEVOTE YOURSELF TO PRAYER (TO BE INTIMATE WITH GOD & PLEASE GOD)
- PREPARE A BS MATERIAL BASED ON CCL BOOKLET

COMMIT TO BE A SALT AND LIGHT TO MY FAMILY MEMBERS
- GIVE GIFTS DURING PERSONAL MILESTONES
- BE KINDER
- TAKE THEM ON A DATE/TRIP
- TAKE FAMILY PHOTO

COMMIT TO HAVE ATLEAST 1 OVERSEAS TRIP
-          SAVE 50K FOR EXPENSES
-          BUY CANON EOS M10 / FUJIFILM X-A3

COMMIT TO DATE A GUY
- STOP CANCELLING DATES
- REPLY TO TEXTS
- VERBALLY APPRECIATE

COMMIT TO A MINISTRY (VOLUNTEER)

COMMIT TO LEARN A NEW SKILL
- put on makeup skillfully (para less gastos/less hustle)
- cook ulam na dili fried
- execute instagramable pose/learn how to take professional photos



Saturday, November 11, 2017

Planning for my Trip to South Korea

South Korea Visa Refusal – It’s Heartbreaking but Time to Move On

Heto na talaga. May passport na ako. So I have more reasons na i-pursue ang matagal ko ng plan na overseas trip.

GOHOTEL room for 2 along north edsa

I've also booked a hotel for 3 nights thru booking.com



SP @ Itaewon Guesthouse (dorm Type P500+ per nyt)

Hongdae Orange Guesthouse (Family room good for 6: P670 per head per nyt)

Patio 59 Hongdae (Family Room good for 4: P500 per head per nyt)

BB Hongdae Line (Dorm Type Good for 4: P700 per head per nyt)

Hongdae Orange Guesthouse (Standard Family Room good for 6 persons: P1774 per person per nyt for 3 nyts)

I've been looking into travel vlogs and blogs to prepare for my trip (Lord willing)

airbnb
booking.com
klook

notes:
t-card for transportation (available at airport convenience store)
bring garbage pouch, round adapters (available at handyman)
bring water bottle

Apps you need in South Korea

tap ur t-cards upon riding and before getting off the bus to get 0 fare in the subway. however, 0 fare applies within 30 minutes of transfer from bus to subway


Date: tentatively November 28-December 1, 2018
Itinerary: Nami Island

bring your own:
dry & wet tissue
hand soap
water

nami island
sk vlog

Korean Tourist Visa Application Tips | Tip Tuesday
Hand Carry Luggage Must Haves!

Incheon Airport, your gateway to Korea

Lessons in Hangeul

buhay korea channel: korean language lessons

12 things to do BEFORE going to Korea

What I'm Packing for Korea's Winter

Travel Hacks : Tips and Tricks when Traveling ✈

MALETA TO KOREA: What's In It + Packing Tips! | Anna Cay ♥

BUy cheap winter clothes at Ukay2x sa Farmers Plaza Cubao

WHAT TO EXPECT on your FIRST TIME IN KOREA | Autumn 2017



Monday, November 6, 2017

Out of Shape

I am currently in a terrible shape. I only weigh 50kg but I look definitely out of shape. My face is skinny while my tummy has been growing in width looking like I had given birth. I am single and had never been pregnant. I used to have this lovely waistline most people are envious of. But right now I look terrible.

So I had been contemplating about taking physical fitness classes in a gym near my work place to get back in shape. When I told Papa about it he quoted 1 Timothy 4:8 in tagalog, and I was left dumbfounded.

"Ang pagsasanay sa katawan ay may kaunting pakinabang..." v8

I know he did not mean I should not think about exercising. What he meant was to be more concerned on practicing spiritual discipline more than bodily training.

Thank you Father in Heaven for the wisdom through my earthly father.



Saturday, October 28, 2017

31st

Daily Log

Time Check: 12:20AM
Date: 29 October 2017

It's my 31st birthday. I don't feel old. But my face, skin and the rest of my body confirms it. I should be grateful to GOD for giving me another year to experience His grace and mercy. However, I don't feel so excited about birthdays as I haven't celebrated it meaningfully for the last 10 years.

I've been contemplating about how I spent the last 10 years of my life and realized I wasted so much time dwelling on my selfish and pointless dreams. People just came and go but I was unable to cultivate strong relationships outside my own family. I don't have a fixed group of friends. Neither do I have a lover.

Ideally, I should be building a home/family of my own at this age. But the idea of getting in a marriage relationship with the wrong guy scares me. I'd like to invest in a romantic relationship but I'm afraid I might choose the wrong person. In the end I spent all my vacant time alone with wifi.

I know I should start dating. But most of the guys that come to me didn't pass the basic standards. What should I do? I can feel my skin sagging and my energy depleting.

Dear LORD please grant me the wisdom to choose what is right for me. In Jesus Name. AMEN

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Must Have Shoes

When it comes to footwear, all I care about is comfort and what I needed most of the time. But as I age, I realized I need to have different shoes for different occasions/purposes. Since I don't really buy shoes I don't usually wear, I tend to cram for appropriate shoes during special occasions and end up wearing the wrong ones (lol). So yeah, I'll charge those to experience.

So basically, I am working my way to acquire the following shoes that I needed and not just something that will take space.

1) TENNIS SHOES (they're mostly called sneakers): White & Black (Both must be Leather)

2) BALLET FLATS (or Doll Shoes): Rubber/Jelly (Black & Nude)

3) FLAT SANDALS: (Black & Skin-tone)...They're comfy but more classy than slippers.

4) RUNNING/TRAINING SHOES

5) PLATFORM PUMPS (If I can actually avoid stilettos without looking disastrous)

6) STILETTOS (Nude)


Friday, June 30, 2017

Passport

I'm so glad I got my passport already...😄

I claimed it a day earlier i.e. June 22...I'm feeling excited thinking about my future overseas adventure...Thank you Heavenly Father...thank you Jesus for the favor

Saturday, February 4, 2017

12 Traits of a Godly Wife

You only get one chance in life to build a wonderful, Biblical marriage. It is worth the wait. Don’t squander one of the greatest areas of life by doing your own thing instead of God’s.
What traits should a woman strive towards to become a godly wife? Here are twelve:
1) A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Modest in Her Dress. 
Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent. (Proverbs 7:10)
By contrast, the ungodly woman’s clothing points to herself and her body instead of her Father in Heaven and His holiness. Remember the words of Paul in the New Testament? God emphasizes a beauty of the unseen character. The flesh flaunts the body, God beautifies the spirit. I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes (1 Timothy 2:9).
2) A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Holy in Her Conduct. 
Come, let’s drink deep of love till morning; let’s enjoy ourselves with love! My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey… (Proverbs 7:18 – 29)
A Godly woman fears the Lord. She seeks God’s will over the approval of anyone else on earth. Her fear of God makes her aware of the future consequence of her choices. A godly woman avoids any present situation that would be destructive for her future usefulness to God. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
3) A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Truthful in Speech and Motives. 
With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him. Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks, Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, He did not know it [would cost] his life. (Proverbs 7:21-23)
This deceitful woman is an ugly woman because she is self-driven and wants her way. Her words and actions lead the man on a path to destruction. A beautiful woman wears heavenly beauty as God’s Word describes it.
4) A Godly Woman Seeks to be Gentle and Quiet. 
The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. (Proverbs 9:13) She is loud and defiant, her feet never stay at home (Proverbs 7:11)
This includes disrespect, hostility, aggressiveness and cunningness. All of these qualities are bad news.
And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. (2 Timothy 2:24)
Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. (1 Peter 3:4)
Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror. Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:1-7)
Moms and dads, what kind of women are you raising? A wise woman or a foolish one? Does she dress in a way that draws a young man to think about her body and its enticements or her spirit and its beauty? Does she have a holy hatred of sin? Does she use her powers to get her own way? Does she manipulate by tears, looks and whatever it takes to accomplish her ends? Is she argumentative, easily quarreling and fighting with you or her brothers and sisters?
Or is she peaceable, gentle and easily entreated? If negative traits become ingrained in her character, the future could be at stake. One gifted expositor in writing about these verses said, “ …we may say with a surgeon’s frankness, her home will be like Scarlett’s — troubled, torn down, and literally Gone with the Wind.”
5) A Godly Woman Seeks to Care for the Home. 
She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. (Proverbs 31:13)
She manages her home well (Titus 2:5.) She loves to tangibly serve others with food and skills. She has a home that is open and hospitable and she is given to ministry to the sick and needy and less fortunate.
6) A Godly Woman Seeks to Serve Others. 
She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. (Proverbs 31:15, 20) She has learned the love of Christ for others.
7) A Godly Woman Strives to be a Person Who Can be Trusted.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life (Proverbs 31:11-16).
8) A Godly Woman Seeks to be Prudent in Financial Matters.
She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She makes linen garments and sells [them,] and supplies sashes for the merchants. (Proverbs 31:16, 24) She is a saver not a spender. She can see beyond today alone.
9) A Godly Woman Seeks to be a Hard Worker.
She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. (Proverbs 31:17,19) God puts a premium on hard work and so she moves toward it not away. There is no slothfulness, indolence or lack of motivation.
10) A Godly Woman Seeks to Do the Right Thing and Have a Good Reputation.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. (Proverbs 31:23)
Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (1 Timothy 3:7)
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her (Proverbs 31:28).
11) A Godly Woman Seeks to Internalize Biblical Wisdom.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue [is] the law of kindness. (Proverbs 31:26, NKJV). The Word is in her heart and life and so it comes out of her mouth. And when it does it is dressed in the clothes of the Spirit, gentle and kind.
12) A Godly Woman Seeks to Live Out the Secrets of Womanhood.
Strength and honor [are] her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come (Proverbs 31:25, NKJV). The future smiles at her and her children bless her.
Is there any comparison? This kind of woman and daughter is a blessing to all. A builder of the home, family and community.