Let's hangout someplace else!

Hello, hello my dearest readers!

I am taking a bow for being so blessed to have your presence, many of you truly catching up with my blog updates for quite a while now.

It has been my dream to create a poetry-photo blog that is purely my literary work. Taking my journey further into the creative realm, I am also inspired to be writing more poetry, a passion that I had been setting aside lately because of too much things to do.

I have promised myself to de-compress a bit and do some frolic.

Moving forward, please hangout with me in my new place in this awesome web:

MY POETRY IN PHOTOGRAPHS

It was a pleasure to have you here. See ya. I love you, all.

Tara :))

this is life...

single & happy, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness...

Live, then, and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget, that until the day God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these two words, 'Wait and Hope.”
― Alexandre Dumas

I know you love M & M's

line them up, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

You're like a song that I heard when I was a little kid but forgot I knew until I heard it again....

Here, pick your fav'rit color and pop them in yar mouth!

It's an awesome, happy Friday, miloves!

Tara

she's a beauty!

old world rose, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

When people are like each other they tend to like each other. ~ Tony Robbins

wonderful world

wonderful world, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.
Oscar Wilde

rainy day note

note, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

It was still raining today. This day is a lazy maker.

:)) have a great day as well!

bamboo leaves after a rainy night

bamboo leaves after a rainy night, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

Hey, it was raining tonight, but it went still for some time and I took outside, saw freshly drenched leaves of the Sacred Bali bamboo in my yard. I want to share this shot to you my dear readers.

Have a peaceful life, my loves!

Tara

affectionate Miumiu

affectionate Miumiu, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

my boy cat :))) This is my 200th post for this blog. Cheers.

a female Pharoah

a female Pharoah, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

my heart glitters

my heart glitters, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost... JRRTolkien

I write my own story. I am the hero.

i write my own story, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

An attitude of positive expectation is the mark of the superior personality. Brian Tracy

you are my favorite

you are my favorite, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

Today and onwards, I stand proud, for the bridges I've climbed, for the battles I've won, and for the examples I've set, but most importantly, for the person I have become. I like who I am now, finally, at peace with me...~ Heather James

my window at dusk

my window at dusk, originally uploaded by colormehappy21.

The pale stars were sliding into their places. The whispering of the leaves was almost hushed. All about them it was still and shadowy and sweet...

biding time

biding time, originally uploaded by scribe21.

There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying. ~ Sarah Dessen

solo

solo, originally uploaded by scribe21.

immortalize the memory

immortalize the memory, originally uploaded by scribe21.

Curly furry

Curly furry, originally uploaded by scribe21.

Miumiu on powernap

Miumiu on powernap, originally uploaded by scribe21.

anchored

anchored, originally uploaded by scribe21.

Oatmeal Muffins

It was a plan to bake cookies, then I just thought of placing the batter into my printed muffin cups. So here's why my cookies turned into muffins.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup oats
• 1 small box raisins

DIRECTIONS:

1. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla and beat in well.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
4. Add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats and raisins, mixing well again.
5. Bake 10-15 minutes in 350 degrees F.

Among the benefits of oatmeal in diet include:

-Lowered cholesterol

-Boosted immune system

-Stabilized blood sugar

Then, let's eat this goody I just baked!

Tara

Catching Sea Breeze

"He hath no leisure who useth it not."

Hola my friends! How are you today? It's the middle of the week and I know most of us are preoccupied with work and other things that demand our attention.

I would like to share my weekend shots here, since my friends and I went to a new spot for the first time. It's the Seagrass Beach in Penaplata, Samal in Davao. The place was kinda small, if not cramped because of last-minute summer getaways done by people, including us. I was not ready for the horde during that day, but my little threesome group escaped them all.

Of course, we went to the floating huts to savor the sea in serenity. The sea was practically covered with seagrasses, hence the name of the beach. It was a very good experience after all, we took our swim under the bamboo boardwalk. Our endless talks about anything spiced the time we were floating in saltwater.

You should see the vista of the boardwalk that I was so amused with.

I walked this length all the way to the tip.

G & Ivee trekking the bamboo path.

I succeeded to reach the boardwalk's end. Water's deep & blue.

See the excitement?

Gerelyn, my fashionista friend.

I love all the light moments with this girl.

Ivee, I love this girl brat. haha

View from the beachfront.

This is why I love weekends. Do you?

Tara

Keep Calm - Davao Version

I've been to many places and cities in my country. Yet I can proudly say that Davao has been a favorite. The province itself is vast in land area, plus it has teeming flora and fauna. Discover this place, and yes, I am inviting you to check out the richness of its culture, nature and modern life.

See ya in Davao!

Tara

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

Speak with affection

People of all ages are fragile. Please handle your words with care. As this poem goes:

Speak gently! 'tis a little thing

Dropped in the heart's deep well:

The good, the joy, that it may bring

Eternity shall tell.

- David Bates, Speak Gently

Choose your words carefully, Lovees.

Tara

My Keeper Still

Meditating on Psalm 121 tonight.

From the King James version of the Bible, Psalm 121 reads:

1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

The Lord is my keeper. And The Lord protects the people who repose confidence in Him, with full surrender.

All my help is laid up in the power, providence, faithfulness and goodness of Jesus Christ.

He has kept me and will make all things excellent and beautiful in His time.

If I may share a song that blessed my heart tonight, the lyrics:

Jesus! what a strength in weakness!

Let me hide myself in him;

Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing,

He, my Strength, my vic’try wins.

Hallelujah! what a Savior!

Hallelujah! what a friend!

Saving, helping, keeping, loving,

He is with me to the end...

Amen.

Hey, April.

Hellooo... Slacking on this side and I was a bit behind with my blogging. Where was I all those days? I had been working, recuperating, biking, trekking, gardening.

Anyway, here am I and this one's a starter this April- pics from anywhere I had been these past days.

I am ever grateful To The Lord who has given me strength and the opportunity to see the beauty of life.

In simplifying life, it is important to arrange priorities, deciding on what is essential, discovering what makes us feel better about ourselves and our life.

Here's to a great summertime, this side of the world. ~smile

Tara

Rider me

Let me introduce to you this part of the village where I live. It's about 10 minutes walk from my house- but this is special because it's a road we residents do not traverse on frequently. The pics show the road less traveled, a scenic road for me, and on top of that, this is where hubby and I catch the freshest breeze.

Here are shots I made today.

Oh, and this last one pic, I did not take. Eddie's snapshot of me (on the wheel).

This is the spot I was talking about in the previous post. We met Dreanna here, but today we did not see her since we went to this place a little early. The balmy weather allowed me to bike with smile.