Anyway, I'm not very diligent at taking photos, which means I hardly get as much visual memories as I actually want. I should totally try and change that mindset.
The first Friday night, we threw a little party with our cousins and friends. We spread out a mat on the balcony, and these candles were all that comprised of our "decorations". It all made for a pretty awesome night--we reminisced, made plans, laughed at the young girl from next door who sneaked back into their house by scaling the fence in a miniskirt.
Ordered pizza from Alberto's at midnight, and it was absolutely delicious. Also considering it costs less than P200 per pizza, it was a great deal. Pizza, chips and lots of alcohol--all we need for a really good night. We finally finished at 4:00am although we probably wouldn't have called it a night if it hadn't rained.
The last time we were home for Halloween, we checked out the Mandaue Horror Booth--an annual event where they transform the gym into a maze of pitch-dark rooms and ghouls and ghosts in various corners. We decided to go this year as well, with our cousins, and aunts and uncle. This year, the booth was divided into three different pathways but we ended up taking the "milder" one because our little cousin was with us. It's really more of a scream-then-laugh-hysterically experience, with the performers doing their best to freak you out. Not completely horrifying, but there's something strangely satisfying about letting out a loud semi-terrified squeal.
Checked into Plantation Bay the next day, which meant a long-awaited beach day. We had some relatives with us, but we also invited friends over to frolic in the saltwater lagoons. I ended up being in the water almost all day, getting in after lunch and then stepping out of the pool at almost midnight, save for a few hours break for dinner.
One of the best things of checking into a resort is room service. A clubhouse sandwich and fries never fail as a good midnight snack.
I got this Totoro hat at the mall for P300. It's a useless purchase, but it's the cutest thing. Also, it reminds me of Wesley Chan.
Fish in the supermarket in Cebu are huuuge. We were spazzing out over the selections. That's one of the things I really miss about living in Cebu: the wide selection of fresh seafood.
Also one of the things I love in Cebu: La Marea! Having warm brownie cups in different flavors is just absolute heaven. It's a small chocolate indulgence that hits the sweet spot perfectly. Plus the Crossroads branch has the cutest Clayton Tugonon tables.
And I never go home without eating at Harbor City. I've grown up with afternoon snacks of steamed rice, and some days I end up fantasizing about their quail egg siomai. It's one of those things that you remember from childhood and you start to wonder if it's really that good or it's good because it's got all those memories attached to it. Don't really care which--it's all good to me.
Spent the last night in Cebu drinking and pigging out on barbecued goodies at John's Tomatoes. (Here's me with childhood friend Dondon and his girlfriend Candy. I absolutely love these two, I'd totally come home for their wedding. Hahaha!) I love how casual nights in Cebu can be. Although for some reason, I ended up getting pulled to the microphone and singing Alone. That song will be the death of me.
Anyway, I had a really fun time. I liked being home for longer than just a few days, and now I can't wait until my next visit.
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