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Ahh island getaways

So I had a fun time at Sanibel Island with mom and the future sister-in-law Amanda. We went all around the place, shelling and looking at breathtaking beach views. The island was pretty big tho. My brother’s wedding is taking place here in a few weeks. June 11 is coming up so fast. Here are the pics from this nice weekend trip.

Mom and Amanda at the beach before sunset

The shelling contraption/strainer thing

Mom’s ready to shell lol

On the beach before sunset

The view from outside our room at sunrise

Bubble bread from Bubble Room, with it’s secret recipe topping

Room 127, where all the fun happens lol jk

On the rocks

The nice little note from the housekeeper person

More rocks

Leaving Sanibel

The bridge leaving Sanibel

Posted 2 years ago

Tags: Sanibel Island, beach, mom, fun, trip, weekend, shelling, shell, wedding, sunrise, sunset, hotel, view, getaway,

Observations about the Philippines

Hey guys, so I have been in the Philippines for almost a week now and this post is just to note some things that I noticed about the Philippines that is a lot different from the States. I’ll add to it while I go

Roads have pretty much no infrastructure
There are some busy intersections without traffic lights or stop signs
MILF stands for Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Travel greater than 3 hours is not unusual
Bugs in the house don’t bother you much
Dogs are not seen as pets, but more they just keep to themselves as if they are part of the busy city. They know when to cross the road lol
Bathing in the beach is normal
Basketball is played with flip flops
It is normal to walk around with your shirt pulled up exposing your belly because of how hot it is
Overtaking cars on a one lane road is a necessary skill
Malls are built around supermarkets
Jeepney’s and tricycles are the most annoying things that share the road with cars
Goldilocks, Jollibee, and Max’s are delicious
China has a big problem with the Philippines apparently
Cell phones are reloaded with phone cards instead of having carriers
Boats take you from island to island, with your car
Bootleg movies (i.e. The Avengers) are played on the boat before they are even released on video, complete with Russian subtitles
There is a yellowish hue in the atmosphere for some reason
Meriendas (snack times) are very common
Cars with license plates ending with a certain number can only drive on certain days
Contrary to popular belief, it is safe to drink the water, just as long as it is purchased in bottles
Restaurants only serve coke and iced tea. Other beverages are to be purchased elsewhere
I do not feel safe running outside
I haven’t seen a gym since I’ve been here

All-in-all, the Philippines is a very different place than the US. These are all just things I have come to notice while touring in my first week. I am having a great time getting to know my relatives and seeing all what makes the Philippines unique. I think it is very cool getting to experience what my family grew up with and finally getting to know where I come from. I can talk about being Filipino all I want and make jokes and stuff, but it isn’t until I actually experience being in the Philippines that I can truly appreciate everything about me that is Filipino.

Posted 1 year ago

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Tags: Philippines, visit, trip, filipino, pinoy, jollibee, observations, experiences,

The Vacation Workout

Like I said before, I would post a workout for what to do while on vacation, without a gym. This sequence can be done before heading to the shower in the morning or at night before bed. I think it is important to get in some work out amongst all the eating and festivities of being on vacation. Here is workout A. I did this one today and will post my next one tomorrow.

Workout A (Complete in succession, with minimal break in between exercises)

Duffel bag Deadlift - Fill your duffel bag (or a small backpack or suitcase) with clothes or books, something to add some weight. Then hold the straps with both hands. Keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent, bend at the waist, allowing the bag to touch the floor and achieving a flat back. Then, bring the bag up again. That is 1 rep. Do 10-15 reps depending on the amount of weight in the bag.
Push-ups - Ah, the classic push-up. You should know how to do this one. Do 10-15 reps
Jumping Jacks - Do 50 jumping jacks
Body Weight Squat - Hold your hands behind your head and squat, making sure to keep your back straight and only bend until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Then stand upright to complete the rep. Do 10-15 reps.
Boxing Sequence - Jab, Punch, Hook, Upper-cut! Do that series alternating hands, starting with jab on the right hand, punch left, etc. Do 10 series then switch sides where you start with jab with the left hand. Do 10 more. If you need more explanation, this is the same as the P90X sequence.
Running Jacks - Since cardio (i.e. running, jogging, etc) may not be available, these are a good alternative. Basically it is jumping jacks, but instead of moving your legs with the arms, out and in, you run in place while your arms are doing the regular jumping jack motion. It may look ridiculous but it works out a lot more than you think. If you are doing it right, you should have 1 foot hit the ground when arms up, other foot hits the ground with arms down. Thats 1 rep. Do 100 running jacks.

Repeat this series 3 times and you should have a good workout. It doesn’t replace the gym but it is better than doing nothing, which is one thing vacations tend to provoke.