Good day, Hiverians!
It’s been quite a while! I’ve been busy with responsibilities—and of course, taking some well-deserved rest and relaxation. We all need moments to chill and recharge, right?
Today, I’d love to share an interesting experience I had for the very first time. If you remember from my previous blogs, I mentioned staying at our Senior Pastor’s house. I also shared that I returned home two weeks ago. Then, just last week, I received a call from Nanay Ladia. She said she needed some help and assistance because their son—a seaman—was home in Canhaway with his family for a vacation. They were also celebrating their grandson Jireh Luke’s 5th birthday!
Nanay Ladia called me on a Tuesday, and I was actually busy that day because I had been given a wonderful opportunity. My elementary school was celebrating its 78th Graduation Ceremony, along with the 8th Recognition and Moving-Up Ceremony. One of the teachers asked if Ate Jean could take photos, since they didn’t have an official photographer. We also handled the printing of the photos. It was such a blast! I was so blessed by that opportunity, and the experience was absolutely worth it—thanks to Ate Jean!
After that, I traveled to Canhaway for my next duty—haha! At the same time, plans were already being made for some much-needed chill time. Nanay Ladia told me to prepare my things by Thursday, as we were going to visit a very popular resort in Anda, Bohol—Bugnaw Si-e, which is owned by a Congresswoman.
When I first heard about it, I couldn’t believe it! This place had always been a dream destination for me. I had visited once before but only made it to the entrance gate. After that, I forgot all about my dream of returning.
But God didn’t forget.
Without realizing it, He had already answered that prayer. It’s true—our desires, dreams, and prayers may slip our minds, especially when we feel they’re out of reach. But God sees our hearts. He honors our desires and rewards our faithfulness and commitment to Him.
So here I am now, finally stepping into that dream.
Let me introduce you to this beautiful place that’s new to me—but already feels so special.
As soon as we entered the gate, their reception area caught my attention, and I immediately took a photo of it. Nanay Ladia and Pastor were there for our check-in. I thought we were just going to enjoy the pool, but to my surprise—we were staying in the hotel! Awesome!
We headed to our designated room, the F4 Family Room. Look at us with all our things—phew—what a heavy day, haha, yet a relaxing one!
As soon as I entered the room, I took a photo of myself wearing their super cute slippers.
I also snapped a picture of the bed—I loved how everything was well-arranged, neat, and clean. I was also a bit shocked when we entered because the floor was slippery! I kept asking, “Why is it slippery?” like it was the biggest mystery ever—haha!
I took a photo by the window because the view was super duper beautiful. I couldn’t wait to explore the place and take more snaps. I also caught a sweet moment of Jireh Luke watching from the window, trying to open it—so precious!
I noticed they had a menu inside the room, which was a new experience for me. It was my first time staying at a hotel, so I was definitely expecting the unexpected.
The pillows were huge, fluffy, and super relaxing—the whole room had a soft and cozy ambiance.
While Nanay Ladia was heading outside, I took a photo of her at the door. It was a nice candid moment. I still can’t get over the fact that what once was just a dream is now a reality.
After we settled in and organized all our things—especially the food—it was time to have some snacks and enjoy the moment outside (and the pool later!). The weather was quite hot—it was around 2 PM—so snacks first before diving in.
Outside, I saw Pastor Jose sitting at the chair and table in front of the room, enjoying his coffee—because coffee is life, hahaha! I said, “Pastor, just stay there and relax—I’ll take care of everything!”
Meanwhile, Nanay Ladia came outside too, so of course, I had to take a photo of them together—husband and wife enjoying a peaceful moment. I told them to just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery around us.
In front of our room were some lovely flowers. They’re called magic roses. It wasn’t their time to bloom yet, so they weren’t at their full glory, but they were still beautiful.
The resort also had a creative touch with an “I ❤️ Bugnaw Si-e” design made from Bermuda grass, with each letter shaped out of stone. It was such a unique and beautiful sight!