This summer well-know places are making noises again such as Boracay, Palawan, Puerto Galera, Bohol and the beaches in Batangas. Taking a vacation to these spots were a no-brainer especially with the Cebu Pacific flight promos they had back in March. Who wouldn’t want to travel with those low (and I mean LOW) low rates? To those who didn’t choose to fly (well Batangas/Puerto didn’t need flying but I digress), many visited Baguio, Sagada, Vigan, Laoag and Pagudpod as well since many people like heading to the north during the Holy Week season. Even our family used to do that before.

My sister has an upcoming trip to Caramoan Island this end of April where they will also visit the CamSur Watersports Complex more known as CWC. Basically CWC is summed up in their website as:

The Camsur Watersports Comlex is the first world-class watersports complex in the Philippines and in Asia. CWC aims to bring cable skiing to a whole new level and attract watersports enthusiasts from all over the world with its top of the line facilities and relaxing environment. This six (6)-hectare complex, with its 6-point cable ski system, is sure to draw guests, riders and spectators by the thousands. Because of good weather conditions, cable skiing in the park can be done all year round.

Since my friends are a little busy this summer we have decided to go somewhere near home which is Puerto Galera. We chose May since its not as packed up as April and our schedeules only permit us to do it in May. You really can’t afford to not take a vacation in this intense heat. If you don’t have the cash to spare for out of town trips, you can simply head on to resorts near your place. To some, its not really the place but the company that makes your vacation a winner.

Christmas in the Philippines is a warm and festive occasion, a time for family to get together and celebrate the year and commemorate Jesus Christ’s birth. Although Christmas is warm whenever we are in the presence of our families, the weather tends to get cold when the so called Ber months arrive (September, October, November, December) and it lasts until the first few weeks of January. The Philippines is a relatively warm place since we are a bit near to the tropics that’s why the cold breeze during the Christmas season is quite welcomed by Filipinos. Its the nearest to winter we can get.

Here in Batangas, even the days are cold. When we go to the malls, its colder outside than inside the mall. Nights can get a bit chilly even without having electric fans running at home. So having a thick, soft blanket to wrap in when the wind blows is one of the best things one can have during the holidays. Its also nice to sit in a couch wrapped in a blanket while reading a book. One can even use it while reading a book on the couch. I love being wrapped in my blanket the most when I have colds and my Mom brings me hot chicken soup to ease my runny nose and sore throat. I have this favorite blanket and it was given by my aunt who lives in Alaska. Its thick and the fiber used is really soft so I love cuddling inside it when the wind blows at night. Its very warm and inviting and just wrapping myself in it makes me sleep. Its like being lulled into sleep, like a child laying in its mother’s arms.

That’s why its a great gift to give our friends and loved ones. There are lots of varieties to choose from, from the fibers and threads used, to the textures and designs of each one. Blankets are personal gifts. You can decide which blanket suits a person you know just by touching and feeling the blanket. Each one has its own personality like people do. It might seem simple but people find happiness in seemingly small and simple things. I know I do.