Feature Friday: Punta Meriam Beach Resort and Spa

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Celebrating my birthdays for two consecutive years outside Ozamiz had been helpful for me to forget that it's my birthday on that day.  Last 2012 was in Albay and last 2013 was in Iloilo.  I did that 'coz I wanted to forget my special day so I won't feel lonesome in any sense.  And since we (JCI-Ozamiz Red Rose) missed NatCon this year, I ain't got a birthday destination but I'm beyond glad to have had celebrated the actual day of my birthday with my family. 

So with this, my birthday for this year deserved another destination!  And I'm happy that there's Punta Meriam Beach Resort and Spa which is only a 40-minute drive away from Ozamiz.  There's no hassle bringing kids over for we don't have to endure a very long drive with kulit ones.

Punta Meriam Beach Resort and Spa is conveniently located just a few meters away from the public market of Panaon, Misamis Occidental.  It is accessible to any vehicle because the road leading to it is not bumpy.  Right from the hustle and bustle of the highway, you'll enter a tranquil place where you can see a vast expanse of the sea.

Aside from the beach, Punta Meriam also has a swimming pool for the kids to enjoy.  For swimmers out there, you won't like it because you can't have a fill of it.  It is only good for kids and for pictorial purposes.  

Since I'm into much pictorial, I enjoyed the place quite pretty well for its rustic design.  I love the details of their wood works and they are Instagram and Pinterest worthy.

Other amenities are the resort basics - a function hall, clean toilet and bath, cottages for day use and rooms for overnight use.  However, since the name says "Beach Resort and Spa", we haven't found any spa at all.  And when we asked the staff about their massage, they simply replied that there's no hilot available.  Hehe.  Maybe the hilot is on call.  

Function Hall

Massage Area

Cottages

Anyway, they also have beach volley, boating and island hopping to a sand bar which we haven't tried anymore.  But the kids enjoyed their kayak session spearheaded by cuzzy Rio.

And what I like about the resort is the safety they give to their guests.  The life guards are so strict in looking closely to each child in tow.  With that, you don't have to keep watch all day so you can also have some time to catch up with the others, have some me time to do muni-muni, or take a nap while enjoying the calming sea breeze.

If the kids enjoyed, then that makes a happy tita!  Tag along the whole family for a fun-filled day at Punta Meriam Beach Resort and Spa.  I suggest that you bring your own food and beverage because it's corkage-free so you don't have to buy inside the resort.  Food inside costs an arm and a leg, you know.  Visit their FB page here for more information!

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#12daysto32 Day -4: Matter of the Heart

Last year I promised not to be sentimental on my birthday for I'm already too old for that!  Last year I also promised that that would be my last birthday to celebrate alone.  But another year had passed and I am still "alone".  Quote and quote, you know what that means.  So for this year, I'm trying hard to be happy for me not to feel alone.  But regardless of the flash flood of birthday greetings, regardless of the abundance, regardless of the gifts received, and regardless of the people who love me, I still feel alone. 

Then my decision on not throwing a big party is quite good.  For when the lights are off and when the party's over, I will still realize that I am indeed alone.  And for tonight that the tides are already down and I have some downtime to reflect, I am sharing to you the matter of the heart.  But this is not a desperate-mode post.  I thought I might give you a disclaimer first for I already developed a habit on that.  On contrary, this is a post of keeping the faith and in tightening my belt on what really is to come. 

Again, I'm reminded of what God intends me to be.  Though there are still complaints and grumbles, I am still under process.  I can't say that I had accepted this fully.  It is still hard, you know.  Still pitiful as I can say.  But as of the moment, I am clinging to only one hope that spices up my life every now and then.  I don't know but God is just a joker god for allowing this to happen to me!  At least I have this to hold on to.  Though it might just be an illusion, at least I am having something to live for.

Well, the story still continues.  Who would've thought and who would've guessed?  The rest is still unwritten.....

Image from Pinterest

  Being able to wait is a sign of true love and patience. Anyone can say "I love you", but not everyone can wait and prove that it's true!

- Anonymous

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#12daysto32 Day -3: Foot Spa Party at Ai Sui House of Beauty

And the celebrations continue!  There are still 15 more days before my birth month would end so make-the-most-out-of-it lang ang peg ng lola nyo!  It's a great thing that my sissy is still in town to sponsor a foot spa party.  Hehe....  Scroll down below for photos of our fun-filled afternoon at Ai Sui House of Beauty.

As we all know, the feet carry our total body weight.  The feet go here, go there, go everywhere!  The feet are the most abused part of our body especially mine since I always stand during classes, stand in blowing and printing balloons at the store, and walk from school to store to house, vice versa.  So for today, my feet deserve a pamper-me session!  Foot spa, foot massage, and pedicure totally make happy feet!

What a relaxing aftie we had that I've dozed off!  The gentle strokes of the massage just made me give in. 

A cupcake for the sweet tooth and a hot tea for detoxification.  Thank you so much to the kind staff of Ai Sui House of Beauty!  I was wearing a two-toned bangle from Mrs. Rita Co, slip-ons from Mama, and dangling dolphin earrings from me.  Thanks for the company, Cheryl and Marlon!  Happy feet equals happy us!

Visit Ai Sui House of Beauty along Gomez St. and DABA, Ozamiz City or you may check their other treatments here for more information.

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 sundress from mama.  location at Punta Meriam, Misamis Occidental.  FFF  

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#12daysto32 Day -1: A Birthday Celebration at La Salle

And I reached Day -1 of my #12daysto32 countdown!  Well, this is just me.  Blame it to the "feeling celebrity" syndrome I have!  Always having a month-long birthday celebration, you know.  So for today, I celebrated with my LSU family!

Thank you so much to Dr. Jovannie Castillo for leading the prayer!  Lol!

And to Engr. Aldrich Caballo for taking the photos!  Now, blame this to Sir Aldrich.  Hehehe.....

And super thank you to Papa, Ep2x, Jez, Don2x, and Nanay Esther for preparing the food! :)  

Last but not least, thank you to all of you, my colleagues for another fun-filled birthday celebration!  'Till next time!!! :)

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#12daysto32 Day 0: A Year Older and Wiser

And, this is it!  This is the day that the Lord hath made!  Here are only a few of the birthday greetings I received throughout my day

from students,

Oohh, ako ang pinaka-una na ni greet! 
Niabot nasad ka ma sa imuang adlaw na nataw-han.
Ma, i know dili kaayu ko buutan na pagka-anak pero permi gihapon ko nimo genasabot. Eventhough, atik2x rani but I still cherish you as my true mother. Stay humble, nice, and pretty always ma. I hope that all your dreams in your life will come true. Wish you all the best and more candles to blow. Ma, ayaw gyd biya pag-usab hapt?  
If you want ears to talk to, naa rako dire. If you want shoulders to lend on, naa rasad ko diare. Ug naay mangaway nimo, igna lang ko kay ako na sila awayun sad 
Happy Birthday Mama
- Rudylou Macalisang

Just wanted to greet a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mam Mary Rosalie T. Olandesca na she's 32 yet still SINGLE pa. Wahahaha! PEACE! xD

Btw, thanks kaayo mam for being there for supporting via kasaba sa akoa kay di mahuman ang conclusion or walay conclusion yet dako nako ug score karon kesa sa sauna nga gamay ra... Wahahaha! LIBRE mam karong FRIDAY! WohoooooooooO! :)) Kani lang akong gamiton mam kay BLOGGER man ka!  Hihihi PEACE!

Happy 32 Ma'am. 

- John Dave Balingit

Happy 32nd birthday ENGR.
- Oxygen Bolotaolo

from colleagues,

Ms. Mary Rosalie T. Olandesca, mogreet ko now with picture. Hehehe happy birthday ulit maam. Nangita pa man gud kog pic natong duha maam. Hehehe special ni kay naa pa si maam Rhiza Mae Maghinay Damasin. Hehehe
-Joemari Gapol

from VIPs of JCI,

from BFFs,

Happy birthday dearest Osang... Thru thick and thin ,in sickness and in health ,till death do us part...i will always love u and cherish you as my best of best friend chog Osang... Enjoy your 32nd birthday... Love u chog.. Mwah...
- Dr. Cherry Anne Tuba

Happiest Birthday B! Wishing u all the best in life "lovelife", good health, happiness always & more laags to come... i love you!... Karn na noon ta wala nag natcon na dool ra!
- Marie Celle Mosqueda

and from kapamilyas!

Happy birthday engineer!!;))pangasawa nah para mosunod nami hahahaha
- Rio

Happy happy bday sa amoang pinakadabest ate in town, tnx for everything te. Im so proud of u. Godbless u always,love you mwah
- Ep2x

Happy birthday te. Wishing you joy and happiness today and always.
PS: i love you..

With love
Laling  

I couldn't post all greetings here via IG, FB (having a total of 144 greetings), Viber, WhatsApp, texts, and calls.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all the greetings, pips!

I also had two cakes for the day!  One from my JCI-Ozamiz Red Rose family

Wow!!! What a wonderful surprise! Thank you so much to my ever beautiful Red Roses! Super thank you for coming over super early. I love you and I miss you, all. Mwahugz

and another one from my family.

Wow!!! A Maltesers and KitKat laboratory apparatus cake! Thank you so much ga April and June Ann!!!! Mwahugz 

Plus, there's also a birthday gift pahabol received today!

Thank you, Ate Mai and Clarkson! :)

To start the day, we attended church and had breakfast at Chowking.

Then off we went outing for a fun-filled day! Watch out for my special post on this so stay tuned.

Filled with so much love and happiness! Thank you so much, Papa God for the gift of life, love, family, and friends! Thank you for all the blessings and for lending me another year of my life. Thank you for my Papa and Mama who had raised me well and for my sisters April and June Ann for always supporting me. Thanks for giving me aunties, uncles, and cousins who love me dearly. And thank you for all the friends and students you had made me meet along the way. All of these people are my strength to carry on my everyday.

A year older and wiser, that's what I am! Thank you for always and always making my path straight.

To everybody who had remembered and greeted me on this very special day, thank you so much! I still want to reply to each and every greeting but sleepiness strikes already. I still have to be early for school tomorrow. Thank you so so much to each and every one of you! I promise to get back to you tomorrow!

Goodnight sweet cheeks, goodnight sleepy head,
Sweet dreams, sleep tight,
Until the morning light.

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#12daysto32 Day 12

And it's the last day of my #12daysto32 countdown!  As early as now, I praise God for all the people around me who love me sooo dearly.  I am overwhelmed with happiness and I feel super dooper loved!

Though they have "other" reason/s for coming over, I believe that they came home especially for me.  Hehe...Thanks to my sissy April who came all the way from Singapore and to our adopted brother, Carlo for traveling straight from Oroquieta! :)

And to cuzzy Don2x who arrived as a surprise from Manila!

(c) Rio Fiji

Although it's not yet my birthday, I also received a bonus of gifts!  Many thanks for the thoughtfulness by sending in your love on my special day, guys!  You know who you are..... Mwahugs to all of you!!!! :)

Thank you, Lord for the blessings of love, family, and friendship!  Indeed, I feel so special today!  :)

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#12daysto32 Day 11

Last meeting celebration of my PhySc4 class with my major in Physics studes.  I really admire these students!  They are very eager to learn and they learned Optics by themselves on the second half of the course!  Honestly, I am not really interested in learning Optics so I let them did all "the works"!  Ssshhhh......  Fortunately and gladly, they managed and I was just pretty-well sitting on my class.  Salute to these guys!  Salute to these future teachers!!! :)  

With Liezl, Eva, Rudylou, and Joseph

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