The Philippines, my country, is famous in terms of the natural beauty of nature. We have also the natural beauty of the people here; just many to mention. One of my favorites is swimming, of course, you can relax especially if you go with friends who know you the most.
"If you need me, call me on my shell" - Unknown
One night, I received a call from one of my close friends, Geng, she invited me to go for a night swimming somewhere in the part of Cebu together with other friends. She said that our boss (from a previous school company, for whom I was a teacher) is inviting us for a free trip and just a sort of Teambuilding. Somewhat like a late celebration because supposed to be this would happen on the 2nd week of February 2023, due to paperwork the principal decided to cancel the said plan which is a trip to Camotes Island.
When I received the call, I was in doubt if I could join because I am now in my new workstation, my wish, and goal (mention in my intro blog) but I really tried to think it over, you know. I thought I can't go with them. Surprisingly.... charan!!!!!
It was a late decision when I decided to go with them. The night before, I prepared everything to bring like bags, swim wears, towels, nighties, and more. I am so excited to have my summer trip, yoohooo!! I packed it already and everything was in my bag.😃
Ready to go
I am ready to go! See you a little bit. The face was not too excited, lol, because finally, we will go somewhere alluring.
"Rendezvous"
This is the school where I worked before. This school trained, taught, and honed me for a couple of years to become more effective, valuable, and a good leader to my co-workers. One of the reasons why I am so excited is that I want to see them because I miss them so much.
Them
These are the people who have been a part of my teaching journey. Some of them are my audience when a problem arises and when they have struggles in life. Now, we met again, and together we celebrate the success of the school.
En route to our DESTINATION
At almost 9:00 am, the rented car arrived. We helped each other to get all things inside the car. We were about to go and everybody was very excited.
Our First stop, VIMA Shore
This is one of the beaches owned by my previous boss. Here, we ate our lunch before we proceed to the beach where we booked. We enjoyed the sumptuous food prepared by the waiters and of course, this is free since our boss was celebrating his post-birthday.
Foods
Yummy!! We are hungry at that time because it takes an hour before it was served to us. But still worth satisfying the wait, the foods were so delicious and everybody enjoyed it.
Exclusive Beach Resort
Upon going inside the building, we were amazed by the beauty of the place. All of us took pictures because the building was surrounded by paintings. It might be that the owner is fond of collecting those. Not only do the paintings make the place amazing but also how cozy, clean, and from the name itself, "EXCLUSIVE" for us, only that day.
Best-Loved
I went to the second floor to see the other part of the building. I was shocked because it looked like me, lol, so I decided to imitate and my friend took me a shot, and see? Seems like I am the woman in that painting lol. How creative was the man who created that artwork?
The overlooking view of the sea from the second floor, was so amazing because this is the area where we can witness the sunrise and the sunset.
Our room
On the same floor, we found our room only for three people, and the other rooms are for others. I like their bed, cushioned mattress, very big and soft. I am so happy that time. We act like a kid because all of us were greatly surprised by the beauty of the beach and the place, very decent and clean.
Videoke Time
Everyone was happy and sang together to the beat. The others were dancing at the back. What a festive! Meanwhile, I checked my phone to see if there is a notification from my husband or if I needed to update him that we are in the location already. Unfortunately, our school group chat (my new workplace) was so busy updating, submitting, and meeting for the agenda needed to talk about the upcoming Moving-up, Graduation, and Recognition. Also, the other matter that I needed to comply with is that I made my life at that time "badly depressed" instead of savoring the moment! My mode swung like I am on the cliff of the mountain, I AM DYING! The problem was that I didn't have my laptop with me. I am expecting something like swimming and not working. Who wouldn't be pissed, right? But I LOVE MY WORK AND THAT IS IT!! Without a minute, I called my husband to bring me a laptop.
Work mode while on the beach/ The Unexpected Scenario
My husband really to the rescue, he brought me my request. So, work first. While I am working beside the pool, they continued singing, laughing, dancing, swimming, and more which made me **NOT **envy them. I focused on the matter that I need to be done before the said deadline. Luckily, I have finished all those with no doubts and less worries.
Taking picture
After my work, I made it quickly to have again a picture of some parts of the place and take pictures with my friends, namely, Gizelle and Lutheryn. We were having fun, though.
At night
Everyone was in the pool, still, I was the one left in the room because they were still grades (another thing needs to be done) of the students need to solve and do the ranking. I finished that night around 10:00 pm. Yohooo!!!, I am done with my work, It is time for me to celebrate and relax. Swim, swim, swim.
Night swimming👙
Swimming is so relaxing, this is what I really wanted at this time because it's been a month since, from a busy schedule doing those so-called "Ranking Time" for the DepEd and then "Hired", wow!!. I think I deserve to have this. So much fun with them, chitchatting and many more. We finished that time around 1 am and went to our room to take a bath and change clothes.
Nap time
Our room was so cold and I really don't know what my friend Gizelle comes to her mind, she took a picture of me while I was asleep, and she said she realized to take a picture because according to her, I may look TIRED of this picture, lol.
2ND DAY-Our Last day
We have so much time again in the pool, after that, we packed all our things and ate our breakfast with scrumptious food before we went home. What a tiresome, yet propitious day with an EXCLUSIVE BEACH HOUSE. The owner is a foreigner. The crews are amicable and easy to deal with. HIVERS, this place is so easy to track, you can visit the place on Google.
THANK YOU SO MUCH HIVERS for making this space my lobby. Again, it's me 