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Hunt for a Guitar Case

Sander — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:42:09 +0000

My 1983 Fender Sratocaster JV is in need of a new home. The current gig bag that I use is many years old already and is almost about to give out, which is why I have been actively looking for a good gig bag or guitar case that be an exact fit for my guitar. I’ve already checked out the generic cases that are available and sadly they are not as fitting as I would hope so I am hoping some guy out there could sell me a case that is specifically made for Fender Strats.

Island City Mall

Sander — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:52:19 +0000

One of the best things about staying at Dao Diamond Hotel is its location, it is a few minutes away from the airport and a mall. The nearby mall – Tagbilaran’s popular Island City Mall – is the place for tourists to replenish supplies and eat cheap fast food. The Island City Mall also offers other amenities and products that will interest both the locals and the travelers. The top floor has a Cinema if in case a nice movie is showing and you have some free time to watch. There is also a small kiddie section for kids to play at. The middle floor is where all the food action is found, from local special food shops like the Buzzz Cafe, to your typical fastfood like KFC, Jollibee and Greenwich. There is also a department store where you can buy anything from clothes to souvenirs which you can give as “pasalubong”. The basement floor houses the supermarket where in tourists and locals can buy grocery items for cheap, and it also has a foreign exchange and a small souvenir shop. There is also a small food court.

Island City Mall will not be able to rival the big malls of Manila, but it is a refreshing sight in an island like Bohol.

Dao Diamond Hotel – Room

Sander — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:31:58 +0000

I was naturally expecting the room to be great since the exterior and lobby was nice, when we opened our room for the first time we had high expectations. Thankfully the room was well designed, although it was not as awesome as the lobby or the exterior, it had a practical and simple design that will allow you to simply rest. The pillows and bed were nice and soft – as if they were brand new. The lighting was a bit dim for my taste but it is great for sleeping. It seems like the hotel does not prefer stainless steel sinks, at least for the rooms, but the sink they installed was nice none the less. The aircon was cold and everything was comfortable. We had a minor issue of getting a TV remote that does not work, but it was quickly replaced by the friendly staff. All in all we were pleasantly satisfied with the room.

Dao Diamond Hotel – Sights

Sander — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:50:37 +0000

We have decided to make the Dao Diamond Hotel our base of operations during our week long vacation at Bohol. And we are grateful for that decision because Dao Diamond Hotel turned out to be a very great place to stay at. The online pictures that we’ve seen simply does not do it justice. I took a picture of the beautiful lobby that greeted us, bearing a uniquely modernized Polynesian theme. Its a great place to read books and to use your laptop or tablet. As soon as we got settled the lobby was soon filled with tourists from all races doing their regular things, reading the newspaper, checking rv insurance quote, or simply sitting there idly while waiting for their day’s iterinary. The hotel has a number of fountains and mini pools where in fishes, turtles and other sea creatures abound. There is also a mini pool with fishes that feed on dead skin – great for feet cleaning. All in all, the 3 star hotel exceeded my expectations in terms of how everything was designed and looked.

Bohol – Things To Bring

Sander — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:35:46 +0000

Tomorrow is the big day that we’ve been waiting for. All our things are packed now, we are just trying to decide on a few more things to bring, like should we bring our favorite iPad – which claims to be the Best tablet? Or should we just leave it behind and bring a laptop instead?

Hopefully security in the hotel that we are scheduled to be on will be good. Tonight will be an important time to have a family prayer so that we may enjoy our stay at Bohol.

2012

Sander — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:11:54 +0000

Compared to 2010, 2011 was a bit uneventful in terms of my music projects – which was mostly my fault due to being busy with so many things. What dominated 2011 is first our new baby who is now 1 year old, church ministry work, my new work at home job and a bunch of new gadgets and gears. I didn’t even have much time to play games!

This 2012, we have laid out our plans and it looks like I’ll try to shift my energy and focus back to music and hopefully finish the project that has been years in the making. Health is also a primary concern for my family as well, adding more physical activity to our daily routine.

I am sure this year will be much more blessed, and a few weeks from now, we are planning to have our family vacation at Bohol. We are praying that the weather will warm up and cooperate so we won’t have to wear heated clothing at the beach. And hopefully our health and our kids health will stay up throughout our stay there.

Christmas Gifts

Sander — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:41:16 +0000

We have already bought some of the Christmas Gifts that we have to give and ofcourse we did not forget to buy the special request of our beloved first born. I bought his toy and hid the gift for a while so he would not see it. A few days ago I decided to put it under the Christmas tree which he immediately noticed because his name was written on the gift card. Thankfully Kuya is able to control himself from opening and with some luck he will patiently wait it out till Christmas.

Now we just need to buy a few more gifts and we are all set for Christmas. I’ll probably just get a few Kangol hats which will work for boys and girls – in case I forgot someone.

Revisit Chateau Royale Batangas

Sander — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:21:27 +0000

Since we enjoyed our last visit at Chateau Royale Batangas, we are hoping to go there again this coming summer.

It’s a nice place for meetings and for family gatherings. My son had fond memories of it, including the mini zoo, the lunch area that was on top of a pond, the pool, the playground and the nice country side breeze that envelopes the place.

I saw a number of rooms and “mini houses” there which I believe are available for rent for those that want to enjoy a quiet family time. So if you are within the area of Batangas, or you want to go out of Manila and enjoy a peaceful and serene retreat, this would be a nice place to look at.

Chateau Royale Batangas

Work At Home Perks

Sander — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:18:44 +0000

There are so many work at home perks, but the most important and valuable of them all is more time with my family.

While working at home, I still get to be with my family the whole day, though they are not to disturb me when I’m at work, they still get to hug me and get my attention a few minutes at a time. During breaks I can rest on my bed with my sons and I can also enjoy a lunch time bonding. My family “visits” me at my work area at home to greet me good morning every day which is very sweet and was next to impossible before when I was working at my old office. Things are going well and thankfully my boss is a family man who encourages and even reminds me to prioritize family over work.

Just a few minor qualms worry me, like PLDT’s inconsistent connection and my back up ISP – Sun Broadband’s- poor signal and slow internet connection. Hopefully faster cable internet or 4G internet will be available here soon so I can rest knowing that I have stable connection everyday for work. For now I will have to look for a good cell booster that might help my backup 3G wireless modem connection.

Ride on Toys for Our Boys

Sander — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:43:01 +0000

I always delight in giving my eldest son toys. His favorite are cars so that’s what I usually give him. Now at 6 years old he must have hundreds of toy cars already.

Among his toys, his most favorite and most valuable are the ride on toys. We bought him not one, not two, but three!

I know we might have overdid it but I assure you it was all worth it. Our little one spent a lot of time with his ride on toys and imagining he was a real driver.

The black car on the left side we bought just before his second birthday. It has a manual pedal that has to be pushed to move. It was too heavy for his little feet at that time but he had fun with the steering wheel, anyway.

The atv in the middle is motorized. I think we bought it for his fourth birthday.

Finally, the last and biggest (not to mention most expensive) is the red Audi. We bought it as a gift for his graduation from Kindergarten. It was love at first sight for him but we resisted and didn’t buy it on the spot. The next day we went back and bought it. My wife and I figured he deserved it after all for being good at school.

And then last year, we had an addition to our family – our youngest son. So look who can’t wait to play on his brother’s ride on toys?

Yes, it’s worth every penny.