Shangri-La Breakfast

I usually don't eat breakfast, but when I'm out of town I make it a point not to miss the breakfast buffet. For me, it's such a treat. At home, if I want to have breakfast, I have to make it myself, which may explain why I don't eat breakfast in the first place! ;)

The Shangri-La Boracay buffet breakfast had most of the essentials: fried rice and congee, ham and sausage, muffins and croissants, pork and beans, fried danggit and bacon! Yes, a breakfast buffet would not be complete without bacon, and Shangri-La Boracay offers two kinds: the crispy one and the not-so-crispy one! I love it!!

Another treat: sushi for breakfast with just a hint of wasabi to wake me up, alongside a cold noodle treat that the Japanese chef just whipped up! Delicious! :)

Jennifer Slept Here ;)

I kid you not, it was one of the best sleeps I've ever had.

While our room looked just like any other hotel's, it had the wonderful advantage of having a great view of the ocean, which was particularly delightful when I had to beat a couple of deadlines in the morning. There I was, tapping away at my notebook and eating mangoes while enjoying the sight of blue waters and the sound of breaking waves.

It helped as well that there were two comfy day beds in the balcony, a gorgeously high ceiling, a heaven of a tub, and L'Occitane lotion!! Mwahahaha And the bed, the bed was awesome! It had the right amount of softness and firmness that made for a very good night's sleep!

Sweetness!

My Kind of Shangri-La

Right smack in the middle of the week, I found myself working on my deadlines in the island of Boracay. There I was typing away from my suite in Shangri-La Boracay with a splendid view of Punta Bunga Beach and I told myself, you are one very lucky girl!

Yes, we were just in Boracay a couple of months ago, but what can I say? I love this island! There is just so much to see and discover here, and certainly, staying in one of the country's best resorts just adds more icing to the cake.

Wouldn't you want to slip away here, even if just for a day? :)

Bella :(

Wang bida kung walang kontrabida! 

You're the best Ms. Bella Flores! 

Extreme Couponing!

I am absolutely fascinated by this show. Whenever I'm fortunate enough to catch it on cable, I drop whatever it is that I'm doing and glue myself on the tube. I know, I'm pathetic! But really, it's exhilarating how these families get to save hundreds of dollars on groceries just by clipping coupons. I know that it takes hard work, judging by their elaborate organizing systems and by the way they time their purchases, but hello! Free groceries?!! I would love to have some of those!!

More Kites Aflutter

We were in Bulabog Beach for only a few hours, but we spent every minute watching those kite boarders doing their thing. Before long, we were able to distinguish who among them were beginners, and who were the pros.

There was this Japanese-looking guy, who loved being lifted off the sea. For a precious few minutes, it seemed like he was flying, suspended in the sky as his kite flew higher and higher.

There was this Italian-looking guy, really buff and handsome, who would spin his board this was and that, as if he was dancing with an imaginary partner. The fact that he wasn't wearing any top on made his moves all the more attractive.

And then there was this surfer-looking dude who was maybe in his late 50's. He seemed like the type of guy who'd seen every wave, and the minute he stepped on the board, he just sailed away. It was an absolute delight seeing him move. He was smooth and relaxed and oh so cool!

Kites So Colorful

We loved hanging around at Bulabog Beach, drinking beer, admiring all those beautiful kites, and of course, enjoying the acrobatic feats of the kiteboarders. Wonderful! :)