My "I am" statements

You can be anything in life. For me, I choose to live by these statements. They most speak about the things I stand for.

#I am a Weekender. Life truly happens for me during weekends.

#I am a player. I create momentum & build relationships. Pretenders are otherwise.

#I am for reciprocity. I only respect fair, symmetrical exchange.

#I am thankful. Thankful people are truly happy people.

#I am open to change.

Here's a good quote to back me up ~

“By your own soul learn to live.

And if men thwart you, take no heed.

If men hate you, have no care:

Sing your song,

dream your dream,

hope your hope

and pray your prayer."

Parkenham Beatty

How about you? What are the things you are passionate about? Do tell.

Cheers,

Tara

just a note

remember to smile.

Swedish Massage Therapy At Balai Masaje

Body Pains!

The erratic weather has sent me on another spell of sickishness. Yeah, it happens to the best of us. So I decided to try the new massage spa at my community.

It's Swedish this time. Massage helps the body improve circulation & expel toxins that are in the muscle and nerve tissues.

Being a new spot, you cannot find info about it online at this moment. So I am taking the chance to be of help to those who want to find out about this place. Sharing to you my first hand experience then. Take a look:

This is the frontage of the massage spa.

Balai Masaje is a Cebuano term that means, House of Massage.

Welcome. To me.

I called, no one was at the counter for some five minutes.

That's why I had time to tinker with my camera.

A farther view of the waiting area.

It's not so dim, and the lighting is quite exotic.

As homey as it can get. The massage area, upstairs.

Light, instrumentals from guitar, piano and flute dominate the experience.

And you're looking at my after-massage treat.

Hot sweet, fruity tea & biscuits.

I was more interested in the tea. (and left the biscuits...)

I went home feeling a little better. And take note, no cold drinks yet. I am willing to do that. Thanks to Inday, my wellness therapist.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Address:

Balai Masaje- Massage the "homey" way

Door #3, Uraya Commercial Building

Elenita Heights, Catalunan Grande

Davao City

Contact: 0947 384 2256, 0917 9421608

Landline: (082) 295 0338

Rate: 259.00 Php (regular)

Happy hour: 199.00 Php (2pm-5pm) Mondays through Fridays only. Call them for inquiries.

Life is good. Gotta love it, and make the most of it.

Tara

Why people love coffeeshops

That was a question.

Now, you can answer the "why" there. I believe, all people have all sorts of reasons why they want to stay in coffeeshops. It's a place bustling with people, layer upon layer of stories, drama, fun & you name what.

Let me give you a list of some prominent places where you can buy a good cup of coffee in this city. Yes, I take, you are falling in love with Davao City now. Go and chill, hangout with your peers anytime of the week.

Kangaroo Coffee Company

Tionko Ave cor V Mapa St. Davao City

Tel: (082) 222 2766

Starbucks

Abreeza Mall, Davao City

JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City

Coffeecat

U8 F. Torres Street, Davao City

Tel: (082) 282 1260

Green Coffee

Prime Square, F. Torres Street, Davao City

Yellow Hauz

V. Mapa Street Davao City, 8000

Tel: (082) 303-2722

Blugre Coffee

Landco, MTS, SM

Tel: (082) 303-5554

Figaro

Chimes, SM, The Peak (Gmall)

Tel: (082) 225-0167

Cafe Demitasse

727 F. Torres Street, Davao City

Tel: (082) 282 2828

Here's to coffee lovers!

Tara

I love the sea.

"When anxious, uneasy and bad thoughts come, I go to the sea, and the sea drowns them out with its great wide sounds, cleanses me with its noise, and imposes a rhythm upon everything in me that is bewildered and confused."

- Rainer Maria Rilke

Hello, again...

Let me tell you a light story.

There's this feeling of so much gratitude and thrill ~ I just can't define what it is. A certain joyousness, high spirits & that ability to see through life with color. Ahmmm, let me call it, my pure exhilaration at life. Because I have learned to define what I want, and what I won't stand up to. Okey, that's not much of a story, anyways. Thanks for staying there. :))

The beach heals me: a magical blend of saltwater, sun, sand, corals, fishes, & clean air. The sea is a very positive place. Look here. I would like to share shots I took from my recent trip to the beach. Enjoy!

Real serenity.

Was I excited? Guess.

I was able to shallow dive

& see a different world of seagrasses, corals and fishes.

Take a dip! The water's so refreshing.

View from under the huge Talisay tree.

Splendid. Silent. Priceless.

My snapshot of the Boy. Uhm, that's my hubby, actually.

Okey. Here's me, all browned & happy.

Finally, here's also a great reminder for us, why we love the sea:

"It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears.

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea--whether it is to sail or to watch it--we are going back from whence we came." ~ John F. Kennedy

Have an exciting summer, sweethearts!

Tara

Love for keeps.

Today. The 27th of April...

We celebrate ten years of patience, ten years of kindness, of taking care of each other. May we continue to learn to lay everything at the feet of Jesus. Happy Anniversary, Baby.

Here's to a whole lifetime of real love.

T.

Resort Destinations in Samal Island, Davao ~ Beaches, Restaurants, Hotels

When you’re in Davao, you have plenty of options on how to spend your stay here. The city offers several attractions, plus there’s the lure of setting foot on sand and dipping in the cool waters of Samal Island . Getting lost on where to reach the beach resort you want to stay? For my readers, here’s the list of existing Samal Beach destinations with their contact details:

Alohamoana Resort

Purok 7, Calilic, Babak

Contact No: +63(927) 358-1489

Anamarina Resort

Balet, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 299-2992, +63(82) 299-0807

Babusanta Beach

Talicud Island

Contact No: +63(918) 726-1466

Bali-Bali Beach Resort

Catagman, Samal

Contact No: +63(82) 234-6415

Email: info@balibaliresort.com

Bluejaz Beach Resort Waterpark

Calilic, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 302-8411, 082 303-1117, USA (727) 498-0215

Email: info@bluejaz.net

Bluewaters Village Resort

Limao, Samal

Contact No: +63(82) 303-2618, 0919 337-6987

Buenavista Island Resort

Contact No: +63(82) 298-0193, +63(82) 297-1432

Email: buenavista.island@gmail.com

Caliclic Beach Resort (Public)

Caliclic, Samal

Contact: On Site 

Camp Holiday Beach Resort

Kinawitnon, Babak

Contact No: +63 (82) 303-3294, +63(82) 227-5055, +63(918) 935-4278

Email: campholidayresort@holidaydavao.com

Canibad Beach Resort (Public)

Aundanao, Samal

Contact: On Site

Captain Hook’s Red Parrot Inn

Kaputian, Kaputian

Contact No: +63(82) 286-1658, Mobile No: +63(908) 944-7805 or +63(907) 122-2091

Email: captainhook.redparrotinn@gmail.com

Chemas by the Sea Garden Resort

Limao, Samal

Contact No:, +63(82) 303-0235, +63(917)-814-0814, +63(917) 702-5832

Email: princessgueco@yahoo.com

Club Asiano Beach Resort

Camudmud, Babak

Contact: +63(916) 342-0769

Email: kathytinasia@gmail.com

Coco Caliclic Beach Resort

Caliclic, Samal

Contact: On Site

Coral Garden Marine Park

Talicud Island

Contact No: +63(915) 698-7623

Costa Marina Beach Resort

Limao, Samal

Contact No: +63(82) 233-1209, Fax No: +63(82) 233-0229

Dayang Beach Resort

Talicud Island

Contact No: +63(921) 307-0364

El Magic Beach Resort

Caliclic, Babak

Contact No: +63(920) 229-3310

Fernandez Beach Resort

Penaplata, Samal

Contact No: +63(915) 554-9273

Email: fernandezbag@yahoo.com

Florenda’s Beach Resort

Punta Catagman

Contact No: +63(929) 180-3175

Email: florendabeachresort@yahoo.com

Golden Bay Beach Resort Spa

Limao, Samal

Contact No: +63(916) 366-2737

Email:goldenbaybeachresort@gmail.com

Hof Gorei Beach Resort

Adecor, Kaputian

Contact No: +63(82) 286-0238, Mobile No: +63(918) 609-6966

Email: info@hofgorei-resortdavao.com, hofgoreiresortdavao@yahoo.com

Hi-5 Princess Tropical Island Resort

San Agustin, Babak

Contact No: +63(919) 811-6920/(916) 325-2442/(910) 558-4230

Holy Cross Beach

Camudmud, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 221-9071 to 76

Isla Beach Resort

Caliclic, Babak

Contact No: +63(927) 504-9059

Isla Reta Beach Resort

Sta. Cruz, Talicud

Contact No: +63(917) 622-3610, +63(82) 234-7903, +63(917) 622-3610

Island Ridge Mountain Resort

Tambo, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 304-5784/ 302-5315/286-5051; +63(928) 545-3651/(922) 862-8064

Ilihan Beach Resort

Ilihan, San Isidro

Contact No: +63(82) 224-5343, +63(920) 254-4920

Email:ilihanbeachresortsamal@yahoo.com

Kalinawan Resort

Aundanao, Samal

Contact No: +63(082) 286-2844 or +63(082) 298-5298, Mobile No: +63(917) 700-7325

Email:kalinawan@yahoo.com

Kaputian Beach Park

Poblacion, Kaputian

Contact No: +63(82) 301-4096

La Familia Homestyle Beach Resort

Limao, Samal

Contact No: +63(917) 620-9687

Email:lafamiliahomestyle@gmail.com

Llanos Beach Resort

Talicud Island

Contact No: +63(927) 992-3317

La Vida Orchard

Catagman, Samal

Contact No: +63(917) 770-0330

Leticia By The Sea

Talicud Island, Samal

Contact No: +63(82) 224-0501, Mobile No: +63(917) 702-5427

Email:stay@casaleticia.com

Mahan Garden Resort

Caliclic, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 301-4022

Email:mahan.samal@y7mail.com

Mahal’s Forest Resort

Kawag, Hagimit Falls

Contact No: +63(932) 475-1894

Email:mahalsforestresort@yahoo.com

Marex Beach Resort

Tambo, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 302-1460, Mobile No: +63(917) 701-1128

Email:allen@yahoo.com

Maxima the House Above the Sea

San Jose, Penaplata

Contact No: +63(82) 286-1055, +63(927) 302-6054

Email:davaowildwater@yahoo.com

Mayumi Disney Sea Beach Resort

Catagman, Samal

Contact No: +63(82) 0114, +63(916) 718-9779, +63(921) 681-5812

Email:mayumi_disney_sea@yahoo.com

Monina Garden Resort

Pichon, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 301-4068

Paradise Island Beach Resort

Caliclic, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 233-0251, +63(82) 234-1229, 

Fax No: +63(982) 234-2926 , 

Cell No: +63(920) 954-6780

Email:

write.us@paradiseislanddavao.com, 

paradiseislanddavao@gmail.com

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Adecor, Kaputian

Contact No: (Davao) +63(82) 221-9970, Fax No: +63(82) 221-9979, 

Manila (632) 750-1896

Email:pearlfarm@fuegohotels.com

Precious Garden of Samal

Miranda, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 303-2818, Mobile No: +63(912) 901-1174 or +63(929) 256-9352

Email:info@precious-garden-samal.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Precious-Garden-of-Samal-Official/203024206437474

Punta del Sol Beach Resort

Catagman, Samal

Contact No: +63(82) 301-4018, Fax No: +63(82) 305-3838, Cell No: +63(917) 700-6253, Davao Booking Office – (082) 221-2121

puntadelsol_samal@yahoo.com

Rainbow Breeze Beach Resort

Caliclic, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 302-3595

docbebot_aznebo@yahoo.com

RMPC Resort Training Center

Camudmud, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 227-8574

Rocky Beach Resort

Catagman, Samal

Contact No: +63(82) 304-6758, Cell No: +63(919) 273-2632

samalrockybeach@gmail.com

Samal Island Beach Park

Caliclic, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 222-1585

Samal Seaside Resort

Tigpan, Balet Babak

Contact No: +63(922) 818-2323, USA 1-301-926-7570 / 011-6382-301-5971

Sea Grass Beach Resort

San Miguel, Penaplata

Contact No: +63(82) 224-0116/224-1392; +63(919) 583-8627

seagrassresort@yahoomail.com

Sonrisa de V Beach Resort (Palm Hill)

Caliclic, Babak

Contact No: +63(82) 303-0709, Cell No: +63(927) 878-5293

“The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea.”

--Isak Dinesen

Take your beach therapy soon.
Have a great life, sweeties!

Tara