Cuteness Made in Heaven by Cecille Domingo: Our First Hong Kong Trip

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Our First Hong Kong Trip

The first adventure trip of the family abroad. We finally went together in Hong Kong last Feb 19-22, 2011. The plan for this event was Nov last year.

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We sure LOVE to TRAVEL

Our family loves going to different places.....it's a lot of fun going out together, eating, playing and just enjoying each other's company. I'm dreaming we can have a world tour someday, all of us, Me, my love Aldrin and my precious ones, Aira Chryzl and Adrian Christian. The list will be updated in the years to come.........

Baguio City

Island Cove, Cavite City

Antipolo City

Pangasinan (Manaoag Church)

Tagaytay - favorite place

The Bamboo House, Puerto Galera

Club Manila East, Taytay Rizal

Manila Pen, Makati City

Leo's Resort, San Fernando Pampanga

Vista Marina, Subic Base, Olongapo City

La Luz Resort San Juan, Batangas

New World Hotel, Makati City

8th Waves, Bulacan

Edsa Shangrila Hotel, Pasig City

Splash Island, Laguna

Boracay Regency Hotel, Caticlan, Aklan

Kings Royal Hotel - San Fernando, Pampanga

The Bell Tower, Ilocos Sur

Crisologo St., Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Baluarte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur

Marcos Musuem Batac, Ilocos Norte

Paoay Church, Paoay, Ilocos Norte

Fort Ilocandia, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Malacanang of the North, Ilocos Norte

Cape Bondeajor Lighthouse, Ilocos Norte

Wind Power Project, Bangui Hills, Ilocos Norte

Apo Indo Hotel, Pagudpud Ilocos Norte

Virgin Resort, San Juan Batangas

Canyon Cove - Nasugbu Batangas

Holiday Inn Clark Pampanga

Holiday Inn Galleria Ortigas

Hotel Intercontinental Hotel Makati

Stanford Hillview Hotel HongKong

Ngong Ping 360 HongKong

Victoria Peak HongKong

Madame Tussauds HongKong

Hongkong DisneyLand

Tropical Villas, Bohol

Chocolate Hills, Bohol

Baclayon Church, Bohol

Loboc River, Bohol

Blood Compact, Bohol

Costa Bella, Mactan, Cebu City

Fort San Pedro, Cebu City

Lapu Lapu Shrine, Cebu City

Hotel Royal @ Queens Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Singapore Zoo

Jurong Bird Park

Universal Studios Singapore

Vista Venice, Bataan

Mt. Samat, Bataan

Astoria, Ortigas

Mines View Park, Baguio

Tam Awan Village, Baguio

Wright Park, Baguio

Botanical Gardens, Baguio

Teacher Camp, Baguio

Strawberry Farm, La Trinidad

Balai Isabelle Batangas

Stilts - Calatagan, Batangas

F1 Hotel - Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Timberland - San Mateo, Rizal

Osaka, Japan

Shinsaibashi, Dotumburi, Namba, Daikukocho

Umeda Sky Building

Kaiyukan, Osaka Aquarium

Universal Studios Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Kikaku-ji Temple. Kyoto Japan

Gion Temple, Kyoto Japan

Kobe, Japan

Takarazuka, Japan

The Bellevue Hotel, Alabang Muntinlupa Ph

Cintai Coritos Garden in Lipa, Batangas

Mar del Sol, Sariaya, Quezon

Pamarta Bali in Bataan

Buko Bali in Bataan

Jonker Walk, Malacca, Malaysia (Melaka)

"Haven" Katong, Singapore

Highlights of my LIFE......

This is a list of some of the events which transformed me to who I am today: a stronger, better and mature ME! (This will be updated in the years to come):

1. survived a nearly fatal accident in 1989 sophomore in high school during a field trip in Laguna (multiple extremities fractures and head concussion, this is the start of my second life!)

2. Part-timer in McDonalds in 1993 (working student

3. A student council president in college

4. Attended the World Youth Day to see the Pope with Juvy

5. Went to Barry Manilow’s concert with Rhen

6. Had two jobs after graduation, started as a general clerk in Philips (tempo) and McDonalds.

7. Met Aldrin in 1996 in a blind date thru Manny and Gilda, said YES to him in a TOTO concert........

8. Was part of a TV commercial for Philips (exposure at only split of a second, whew!)

9. Got our own family house in 1997 in Binan, Laguna

10. First time to ride a plane in 1997 going to Boracay with Mazel and Ruby

11. First foreign trip in Singapore in 1999

12. Went to Night Safari and Sentosa

13. Employee of the Year 2000

14. Won a 21 inch color TV in a Christmas party raffle

15. Watched Eat Bulaga LIVE!

16. Visited Mt. Borobudur in Indonesia (Yogyakarta)

17. Went to Perth Australia 2001 - QIC

18. Experienced milking a cow in a farm in Australia

19. Visited Ruby in Sydney

20. Walked along the Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and Sydney Opera House

21. After 5 years of being steady, Aldrin and I settled down. I was 26. (May 26, 2001) This is the start of Aldrin's career in video editing.

22. Honeymoon in Subic and White Rock (Zambales)

23. Pregnant at age 27

24. First born little princess in caesarian section, Aira in 2002 (weighed 8.2 lbs). The biggest new born on that day.

25. Went to Bangkok (Jungle Safari & shopped till we drop) with Nanette

26. First sales conference (abroad) in Hongkong-2005

27. 10 year service awardee at Philips

28. Dared to ride "The Abyss" (then all other rides are so easy....) at Ocean park.

29. delivered the 3rd love of my life, Adrian in 2005 (even bigger than my first born at 8.4 lbs.)

30. Aira got a smart kid award and academic excellence in school. Aira started reading at the age of 2.

31. learned driving at age 31. First service car, Toyota Altis

32. Went go-cart racing at Subic

33. Won 50k in a logo making contest (Philips 50 years)

34. Experienced Jet Ski in Shangri-La Mactan

35. My ching ching was a Kiddie crew in McDonalds for one week!

36. Aira (accelerated, skipped SK) transferred to St. Therese of the Child Jesus

37. First trip with my family in Boracay (riding an airplane) to celebrate Aldrin's birthday.

38. Snorkeled the Boracay coral reefs

39. after 6 years living with my in-laws, we are finally moving to our new home....

40. Went up to the Cross in Mt. Samat, Bataan

41. My Aira is now a little lady at 7 years old. We celebrated a Hollywood Bratz Party for her at Prestige Tower. It was a blast!

42. We started to invest into the tarpaulin business "Nextgen Express". I pray that we can get the ROI fast.

43. Adrian won 3rd place in the recent Math Olympiad. He got only one mistake. The first 2 contestants : Annika and Rhyme tied with a perfect score.

44. Went to Shanghai with 114 people with me (retailers incentive trip). It was challenging but it was fun.

45. Went to the Jungle to see the tactics of the Vietcong during the war. In Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Was able to eat their famous noodles.

46. Went to Bellarocca with the whole Consumer Team - Trip incentive for achieving our target in the last 6 months. (Jan-Jun 2010)

47. 15 years service awardee in Philips.

48. My family's first foreign trip in HongKong. Feb 2011. We went Ngo Ping 360 to visit the Big Buddha, HongKong Disneyland to visit Mickey Mouse and went Victoria Peak and Madame Thussaudes wax museum.

49. Went to Bohol and Cebu to celebrate our 10th year anniversary.

50. Won the Mabikas 2010 award - Customer Service. I get to take my family for a vacation. Announced during our sales conference in Bohol. Cash prize @ 100k.

51. Sold my car, got a new one, Honda City Urban Titanium

52. Great Wall of China - Beijing China -walked and went to 2 towers. The 2nd tower, we ate ice-cream.

53. Took my family to Singapore with Lanie. Had the best time of our lives - Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird, Universal Studios and Marina Bay Sands

54. First ballet recital of Aira last December 4, 2011 at The Block, SM North Edsa.

55. Joined the family of MVT - Eagles thru Kuya Mike.

56. Unforgettable NBC 2012 - I chopped a wooden square into half using my bare hands, did the trust fall, conquered my fears with the Pamper Pole - 40 ft., the most terrifying stunt I did in my whole life (walang sinabi ang The Abyss in Ocean Park), the High Y with my buddy Jun - the 2nd most terrifying stunt and went over a 60 ft wall, we were so high and everything was so perfect if not with the contaminated food that we ate during lunch which made a lot of us weak because of dehydration. And lastly, before my Cebu adventure was about to end, I saw Grace Lee in person (same flight) and had a picture with her. I thank God, Reah and the whole committee for this once in a lifetime experience.

57. Aira's first Valentine's Party in school.

58. I won an iPad2 in an electronic raffle of Manulife.

59. At Grade 5, Aira won the Science Quiz Bee, first place (first time!). I'm so proud.

60. My Adrian now at 7 years old, celebrated his bday at NorthEast Greenhills Clubhouse, themed as Adrian's Grand Prix (F1 racing). It was a success!

61. Adrian won Mr. Sportfest during their 2013 School Intrams, had the loudest cheer in the crowd, so many fans in school. I'm a proud mom.

62. Total Philips Philippines Team went to Singapore for an educational trip. We went to Universal Studios Singapore, Transformers 3D ride was a pure action and awesome experience. Want to try it out again.

63. Overall Top 7 Adrian was recognized for year 2012-2013, Top 3 in their Class-Grade 1 Love; Aira is Top 6 in their Class Grade 5 Generosity.

64. New role and responsibility - Market Information and eCommerce effective April 1, 2013.

65. Our 3rd trip abroad, we got our visa approved after 3 days. Went to Osaka Japan for one week. Another winning moment for me, it was so amazing and enjoyable. What an awesome experience.

66. My first and last Louis Vuitton (LV) bag....haha! I got it from Off House in Japan. Great deal!

67. We were able to trade the tarpaulin equipment to a new model but smaller from ES print. Total cost is Php 300k (12 months to pay).

68. Aira went to review center to prepare in the PiSay entrance test. From May2-25,2013 review at Young Einstein - Alvarez St., Proj 4. QC. Top the class in Science. Need practice in Math.

69. Celebrated our 12th year anniversary in Bellevue Hotel Alabang.

70. Aira graduated elementary and will go to middle school at Quezon City Science High School where she passed 3 sets of screenings. Finally she pulled through out of thousands (2,500) who took it.

71. Aira starting Grade 7 at QueSci Section Linnaeus (Total of 38 students per class). Was able to help to fix their lockers. First quarter grades were good. Hope this will continue.

72. Celebrated my 40th birthday in Star Movie Cafe (MOA).

73. Adrian now at top 2 of his class - Section : Hope . Top 5 in overall Grade 3.

74. First time to travel to Malaysia (Melaka) with Aldrin. We stayed in HangOut Jonker Hotel. Went around to see the culture and heritage of Melaka. We enjoyed the hainanese chicken & rice balls and their satay (@ 1RMB)/ Our first time to go abroad together. First time to try out AirBnb in SG (Haven), it was good.

75. I will attend for the first the 2014 Kerygma Conference in November 20-23, 2014.

76. I finally started my investments in stocks (COL Financial). I invested at total of 10K buying stocks from Ayala, Jollibee, Melcro, Bloom and Vista Land. Let's see how it goes.

77. Celebrated 20 years of service in Philips. I got transferred from Lighting to Personal Health to handle Trade Marketing. I will report to RJ.

Sales Conferences I attended in Philips

1996 Punta Baluarte - Calatagan, Quezon

1997 Hidden Valley - San Pablo, Laguna

1998 Covelandia, Cavite - Midyear Conference

1999 Corregidor, Bataan - "Together We Shine in '99"

2000 Legenda Hotel, Subic - Above We Stand in 2000

2001 Concorde Hotel, Baguio City, Together We Stand in 2001

2002 Fontana Resort - Pampanga, "The Power of One - 2002"

2003 Camp John Hay - Baguio City "Get D Attitude, One Team, One Goal- 2003"

2004 Alegre Resort - Sogod, Cebu "Drives 2 Delight Customers- 2004"

2005 BP International - Hongkong "Do More Be More 2005"

2006 Boracay - Aklan "Right Move, Right Now...Execute 2100 "

2007 Shangri-la Mactan - Mandaue City "Summit 16/17 Upwards, Onwards"

2008 Puerto del Sol Bolinao Pangasinan "One Heart, One Team, One Goal....Blaze 2008"

2009 Tagaytay - Hacienda Isabella "Accelerate 50:10"

2010 Puerto Princesa, Palawan - Microtel "Mataas, Malakas, Mabilis - AKO"

2011 Tagbilaran, Bohol - Amorita Beach Resort "IGNITE - Rise Above in 2011"

2012 Mactan, Cebu - Crimson Resort & Spa "Power Up The Will to Win"

2013 Seda Hotel BGC, Fairmont Hotel Makati; Universal Studios Singapore "Change the Game"

2014 Crown Regency Hotel, Boracay "Take the Lead"

Cuteness Made in Heaven by Cecille Domingo

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Our First Hong Kong Trip

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Adrian's pa-cute!!!

Adrian Extremely Happy!!!!

At Flavors of China (The Block)

Adrian's First Haircut