A life + travel visual diary

I am jotting this blog down at one of the cafes here in Rawai, Phuket.

Yes, I’m back in Thailand.

A lot has happened over the last 4 months. We went to Vietnam, flew to Malaysia, took an 4 hour train ride to Penang only to stay in a small town called “George”. After a week, we flew again. If you guys have heard or watched the most asian rom-com ever “Crazy Rich Asians”, you know what I’m talking about.

Singapore.

Singapore was a dream, we stayed in Andaz, very expensive, very posh, but worth every penny. We were there just a month before SG’s Formula 1 track finished. Evevrything is just so easy in that City, and I dream about coming back all day.

Before we even know it our week stay in Singapore has ended and I found myself back in my hometown with my parents which I’m very grateful of. I spent about a month in Philippines as Ryan went home to Australia.

After a month were back in the road again! Cebu, Puerto Princess, El Nido (for Ryan’s birthday), Cagayan de Oro, Balingasag – my hometown where Ryan butcher a pig for the first time as part of my family welcoming him to our town, and Siargao (with my family). All in a span of 4 weeks! It was hectic.

We quickly went back to the Queen City of the South – Cebu. In a very small plane from Siargao, where they give the best mid-flight snack and the best view, without realising it we landed in Cebu International Airport at 10 AM, booked a taxi to IT Park, checked-in, and had lunch. Ryan was exhausted and was ecstatic to just sleep and not do anything. I, meanwhile had to shower, put a light make-up on, and a collared shirt.

At 2:30 PM, I went to the Australian Embassy Office with the hopes of getting my Australian visa on my first try.

I did.

I definitely was not expecting of getting it a day after my application! Me and Ryan were very happy.

Not to mention we were in Cebu City when a 6.9 magnitude Earthquake hit, and the epicenter? Just 4 hour drive away. INSANE.

Anyway, we survived it. I’m now in Rawai, Phuket. Ryan is training everyday in hopes to finally getting his blue belt as a result for his passion for Brazilian Jiujitsu. And I, meanwhile do cross-fit, hot-yoga, uphill runs, cafe hunting and writing this blog lol. Just about anything to keep me occupied, while Ryan chases his dream.

I love my life. I love our life. The highs and the lows, especially our earthquake adventures (we can write a book about it!)

It’s 7 PM and I should probably get going because aside from coffee and pastry, this cafe also serves red-wine and I might just be tempted enough to try one? Haha.

Always, always look ahead. The future is bright.

See you on the next one 🙂

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