Breakfast

Early bird

The duo beat me to the kitchen, I haven't slept but they were already up and about as early as 4am x.x Quickly I pulled out the coffee maker and served Starbucks coffee beans to Tito Emboy and Tita Cora had her vegemite and cereals in tow.


Early love birds

Mornings had never been so alive and active!



Served: Scrambled eggs, sausages with herbs, hotdogs, bread from French Baker, and whole wheat pandesal.

Australia + Cavite

Teary-eyed actually, it's so surreal they are here! They are the next best thing to Anya, Joni and Vincent.

Tito Emboy, Tita Cora, Mama, and Little Yeyey

Liza said "Ate Lace, ang weird para akong nasa big brother na may swap with Australian edition" ahahaha. Finally! Tito Emboy and Tita Cora has reached our place. I started preparing everything as early as 5pm. I wanted everything perfect that I was worried all throughout dinner. Like I said no TV Patrol on TV please while eating, and I asked everyone to have their dinners all at the same time. Happily and thank God, everyone was cooperative. I am usually not OC with visitors especially with relatives but the Ancayan's are a different story. Like I never knew we had them cool relatives that I can actually talk to and hang out with. Super cool.

Here is the humble fiesta we prepared:

I am the only person missing because I took this photo.

And their favorite was the Laing and Atchara as side dish.

The couple looked like they had a good flight. They brought loads of cheese and chocolates, my sister also sent us the clothes we accidentally left in Australia. I wish my sister squeezed in something from Sports Girl (ahihihi) next time nalang :p

I served them Crema de Fruta and tea to finish off everything.

The usual chikahan while digesting the dinner that was

When I received the bag of clothes, the first thing I did was smell them. I have this keen sense of smell, and I attach scents with different places and people. Like, my Lolo's place smells like an old cabinet (aparador) and Melbourne smells like fabric softener and baby powder. However, I didn't pick up any scents from the clothes, Liza said they were dirty! Someone didn't bother to wash them :p

Yeyey and Didi had fun talking about their complicated family tree. Don't ask about mine!

Mama led the couple to Liza's room which we have perfectly turned into a comfy "hotel room" for the duo. We talked for around3 hours more and we let both of them sleep already. I dearly wish we had more time. There's still tomorrow morning and I have prepared danish breads and pastries for them to enjoy.

Be Our Guest! Tito Emboy & Tita Cora in Manila

Two towels with L'occitane bath products

They haven't arrived but all of us are excited to welcome Tito Emboy and Tita Cora from Australia. I just came home from SM to get final details ready for their room. I went with Yeyey and while we were shopping for food and more, I told her stories of how well the couple and their entire family treated us in Cragieburn.

Yeyey enjoying the mini cart and shopping

2 bottles of fresh mineral water

Now it is our turn and we want their quick stay to be as comfy and delicious! :) Yeyey and Mama are gonna heat up the grill soon and I'll be tossing greens on the salad bowl too. Goldilocks products are ready as well including pancit malabon and the famous Crema de Fruta. I've been coordinating with my sister Joni in Melbourne up until this afternoon.

His & Hers

I wanted to get kakanin as an addition for their breakfast but it's no longer available :( Here's hoping they will have a great time. Photos of the table spread and more later.

P.S. I've finally got a new wrist brace for my right hand! Thank you Yeyey for your donation but I'm paying up soon :p

Too Cute at the Pancake Parlour

Anya and I went to the Pancake Parlour at Bourke St. today. Supposedly, I was eyeing the Belgian Waffle place but turns out, it is already closed. It was already 1pm when we had our plates. It was like I was having breakfast for lunch, I love breakfast! I ate pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Yum-oh.



The place was really fun, with this silly shrinking mirror and vintage coin games.


While waiting for our orders, Anya and I enjoying coloring. Two cute artists waiting for their pancakes. Of course we had so much photos taken too :)



Earlier on, we went to Myer to get her a new pair of shoes and also to Royal Children's Hospital for a quick check up.


Tomorrow night, I'll be flying back to Manila. I am avoiding dramas of good byes oh how I hate that. Yet, I already see signs of sighs. People, Australia is just 8 hours away and we could see each other in LA soon or if we get lucky, Paris?

All I know is I had a great time here, thank you Ate Joni and Vincent, Tito Emboy and Tita Cora plus Audrey and Alfred. It was great seeing Ate Mimi too :)

This 2-month super long trip was a blast, great photos, new memories, new clothes, bags, and shoes. Except I didn't get those Prada shades booo! haha :) Yet, I have to go as I miss my room and I have to work so I can have money to buy more travel tickets and shopping money.

I love you all, peace and rock and roll!

Fancy Things, Nothing is for Free

Without taking a shower I walked to the city today haha :) I just put on my cap, jacket, and rubber shoes. I wake up so late here in Melbourne and heard my mom inviting everyone to go shopping (again). Oh how I love my mom! :p



We went to Degraves St., Flinders Lane, Royal Arcade, and the GPO. The walk was long but we found so many treasures. Like another Nine West bag, and a couple of brooches.

The shopping spree colored my day so much happy but sometimes, there are trolls along the way. Like when I got online and got shut down. I am also looking for work now. People need to work, if you want to party you have to work. If you want to live in a great house, you have to work. You may pretend you are an earner but you'll end up starving sooner than you think. Even people with money need to work in order to learn and respect themselves. Nothing is for free.

Anyway, I am also looking at new pumps and a nice tailored blazer :) But maybe I'll get them when I come back.

Where's the LOVE?

Please bear with me as I am recuperating from serious heartbreak and withdrawal syndromes. Anyway, I've posted somewhere that persons may leave but love stays inside the heart. The heart is like a library filled with books, then some people come to borrow and return. When there are no more borrowers, the books are simply returned to the library and the library is more complete than ever. What a comparison, I must be going nuts in the head. Please excuse me :)

Today my borrower was nature, I found love on this old tree. We were running around the mansion like what us sisters used to do inside our garden. Weird but I always feel like hugging trees or sitting inside them. I read storybooks that had talking trees with faces illustrated.

Dear tree, can you take me to Wonderland?


Then there's also Anya who can't stay off my back and want to ride me like a horse. I may be missing a familiar kiss but Anya's kisses are priceless like the gold at Sovereign Hills.



My ever reliable sisters, I am never alone as long as they are present. I should rewind my brain back then, when I get by on my own.




Mama who had fun today at the mansion, the rose garden, and the picnic grounds. I wonder how she managed everything in her life. She's so tough no man can break her.



And Tito Eric, who got me a royal looking butter knife as a souvenir. This day is so memorable to me and I'll always cherish this day forever.



Driving (and getting lost) with Vincent was cool too! He always tries to give me advice in a subtle rocker dude manner. Thank you Vincent, I take your advice and comments to heart. I wish every man on the planet was like you.



You people make me feel like crying already!!! But all your love and support make me more beautiful each day. Don't cha!!! :D

At the Kryal Castle, Realizations

Chivalry is not dead. Here comes prince charming trapped in a woman's body.



All of us had fun posing for the camera, especially me! I loved to be able to see a real castle, walk on the wooden bridge, and imagine. Mama had to call our attention because we posed like a hundred times.



I feel so lucky to get to these places and I'm hoping, even more to come! :) I'll be a super good girl so we can fly to other countries we've never been to yet. Traveling is so much fun with the family, lots of first times, memorable moments, and new pictures! yey!

Also, don't you love how reading books or watching movies can contribute to a great travel experience? I like it whenever I come across an item and scream "it's just like what was written on the book!" or "this place reminds me of this movie".



I am also learning through my mom that she wishes for us to be able to give the same experience and comfort we have now to our future children (if ever we'll have one). Hence, it's a wake up call for me not to waste time and get my life into track.


Tito Eric and the Sun at the countryside.

Sovereign Hills

Woke up extra early today for this trip today to Sovereign Hills. And oh was it worth it! I felt like I was inside a book, or a movie where there are gorgeous looking horses, carriages, ladies that remind me of Jane Austen, and everything Victorian!



My sister Joni said I should wear my new Ralph Lauren marching band tee, which I had to plead for and ask my mom to purchase for me. I have never been so correctly dressed for an occasion. Along the way, I bumped into these guys.



Then we had lunch at New York Cafe. Plates, interiors, and even the staff were historically dressed. Tito Eric and I ordered Beef Curry (we love Indian food). Liza had bolognee, mama just had a creamy rich potato soup.


Mama and Me


Beef Curry Yummeh

Sovereign Hill is a town that revolves around gold mining. Mama was so excited by this fact and tried her luck in finding/sifting gold. Also, a goldsmith showed us how gold is melted and turned into bars.



Mama and me looking for a big gold nugget!


Tito Eric trying his luck


Cute goldsmith

There was also a Chinese little town inside, reminds me of Tamahome. You can enter the little houses and tents as well. After the long walks, we settled into a nice spot with a refreshing view. Enjoying lattes, hot chocolates, donuts, and chips.


Inside a chinese grocery


Me and Tito Eric camping

Again, all thanks to Tito Eric who lurves country side driving. We've been to so many places already! :)


Everyone had a great memorable time

Tara Let's

Tito Eric, the best travel mate you'll ever find in Melbourne. Shown below in full Adidas gear, how cool izzat?



Tomorrow we're going to find gold in a far away place (do-do-do-do-dora!). Come on, Vaminos!