Something Old and Something New at Nurture Wellness Village, Tagaytay

It has been two years since I last visited this place but it feels like it was just yesterday. The well-kept lawn, the heart-warming ambiance and the delectable dishes that never fail to hit my cravings, Nurture Wellness Village (or Nurture Spa, to some) in Tagaytay City is indeed a must-experience place for local and foreign tourist.

A few days back, I had a chance to revisit one of my favorite places in Tagaytay City, the Nurture Wellness Village. An invitation to this place is really hard to resist, so without further ado, even for just a day, I packed my bags and went down south to feel the alluring weather and love of this must-experience tourist destination.

Just like before, Nurture Wellness Village welcomed us in a traditional Filipino way. Serving some of their freshest and most organic hors d'oeuvres, guests immediate felt the festive and enjoyable day awaiting for us.

Tuna, Kaldereta and White Cheese with Basil served with Malunggay Bread 

and specially concocted drink made of blueberry 

Feast of the Black Nazarene 2014: To God be the Glory

I won't deny the fact that for the past years that I've been witnessing and writing about the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, I mostly discuss the things that could make anyone's heart heavy, disappointed and afraid. The way this feast is celebrated is truly different and quite dangerous, and if you are not that serious and brave enough, fear more. But since I feel that I'm in this "Moving On" stage, I wanna start my year on a positive note, hence I will just share the things that made me feel how big God's love to me.

First, my new boss allowed me to take a time off from work to be here in Quiapo for the Feast of the Black Nazarene. I'm honestly not expecting him to allow me, but I'm really, really glad that he let me go. This is one of the many festivals in the country that is so important to me, and I'm glad that I witnessed it again.

Second, I was at the right time and at the right moment when I saw the replica. If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time that the procession will be taking Escolta Street, and with its rich and colorful history just like the replica of the Black Nazarene, this is one great moment that I don't want to miss.

It's Christmas in Makati City!

Yes, its that time of the year again where Christmas lights are all over the major thoroughfares of Makati Central Business District visible and adding delight to every passerby of this modern and evolving city. With this year's theme "Season of Sharing", get ready to be welcomed by amber-colored Christmas light, white ribbons, colorful rings and arches that depicts Filipino tradition of festivity.

After years of displaying a wonderful and futuristic spectacle on the avenues of Ayala, Paseo de Roxas and Makati, Makati City has brought the dim lights back through a display of amber-colored Christmas lights this year mounted on the trees around the three avenues.

Though amber in color, Mel Ignacio, Assistant Vice President of Ayala Land, said that these lights are still LED lights, which are still safe for the trees they hanging on to. She also added that this year, Makati's Christmas celebration will be going beyond the spectacle and pleasure derived from streets all aglow. The city that makes it all happen is also a city with a heart.