IT'S BEEN SO HOT LATELY!!!

Hi everyone!!!

I know it's been so long since I've posted, and I'm sure you've been wondering what's been going on =) 

Well, I am still in the Philippines and unfortunately, we are currently in another lockdown! This pandemic has really put a damper on everything that I have planned since early 2020. But hey, there's nothing that I can do about it, so I just wanted to let you guys know what I, and/or we've been up to!

I started cycling a lot lately, and this mostly goes in part that I started a new youtube channel that requires me to create content with a bike, not all the time, but enough to keep me busy. Arlene, my fiancé also started a youtube channel in which she has just started to be more active with it. In between both of our new projects, we have been trying to focus on staying active with our workouts. If you are in one of my online groups either on facebook or via the BOD app, you will see our posts as we have not been posting regularly on public social media. 

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And of course, Baby Pippa is growing bigger and getting smarter than ever! The only thing that stinks is this darn pandemic which doesn't allow us to take her to the playground, and do other activities like we used to. The one thing that we have been doing almost daily is swimming. Right now, it's been so hot in the Philippines, and if I'm not mistaken, this month (April) and May are the two hottest months in the Philippines, and trust me.....I FEEL EVERY BIT OF IT, especially when I'm out on a bike ride! =) 

Anywho, this is just a quick update on what we've been doing. If you would like to join us in trying to stay active despite our busy schedules, then please feel free to contact me to join one of our groups. There is no requirements other than allowing me to be your Free Coach in the process, other than that, it's up to you. 

Hope you all have been safe and are doing well, and I hope to see you all sooner than later!

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DADDY CARDIO - Stay Fit At Fifty

Last month I turned 50!

I still can't believe that I've been on this planet for 50 years now, so crazy! Do I feel like I'm FIFTY? Well, granted that I've never been 50 before, I feel good.... I guess ha ha =) 

RECOVERY is a different story. It takes me a lot longer to recover from a workout, or a long day filming on location. I also feel a bit more stiff, but I've been trying to incorporate more yoga in my life (been saying that for a long time too lol). Another thing that I've been doing a lot of is "meditation". I've become a lot more relaxed and I give it all up to the meditating, it really works....if you work it. 

At any rate, being Fit at Fifty is a daily challenge. I get up and all I think about is work. The hustle is something that has been part of my daily life for as long as I can remember. I mean, just look at my Dad, he's 75 and is still active AND working, not because he has to, but because he wants to, it makes him feel free and YOUNG! Wanna know where I get my work ethic from? HIM =) 

Working Out with My Dad

So at times, I do place work over my health which is always a challenge for me. One day I will make it right =). Then again, a lot of what I do in the video content creation and media marketing business is staying active. I run after some of the fastest athletes in the world (pre pandemic, BUT looks like things are starting to get back to normal slowly but surely), and right now, I have been filming for my new youtube travel channel which forces me to go out and walk, run, hike and bike to create content, not complaining at all! That's the active part of my work, the other side is sitting on my ass doing all the video edits. I have to find that balance you know, and routine is out of the question because my schedule changes daily...I never know where I'm going to be. 

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Anyways, what was this blog about? Oh yeah....DADDY CARDIO, that's what I did today, here's proof...BOOYAH! 

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Staycation at Paniman Beach - Ternate, Cavite Philippines

 

Oh how we have all missed traveling!

Although the pandemic is still upon us, at least it still is here in the Philippines, we are able to move around more freely, of course still following by the Covid-19 guidelines from the government. 

After my daughter Penelope's birthday last month, we decided to go out to Paniman Beach, a hidden gem in Ternate, Cavite Philippines. We chose this place because it is pretty secluded, and not very many people are there at any given time. There is plenty of room for us to roam around, so keeping distant from others would be easy. Actually, when we arrived, there was only one other family there, and so we had the beach all to ourselves, which we really, really liked. 

This was actually the first time that Arlene and Baby Pippa was able to go out and explore since the pandemic started, so it was nice to be able to take them there, if only for a day. Arlene's friend also joined us, and we had a great time. 

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Ending the day with a trip to Mountain Coffee in Ternate, Cavite was also great. With strict Covid-19 rules, we surprisingly felt very safe there. We only stayed for about 15 minutes, and decided to just enjoy our coffee and snacks on the way home. 

It was a nice day =) 

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FAQ'S - New Updates for 2020!

Hi everyone, hope all of you have been doing well! 

I am posting this quick blog because I have had some questions lately asking me about what I've been up to, so I decided to make a quick post about some updates =) As with most of you, this pandemic has brought on challenges and has delayed many projects for me. The most important thing is that I am healthy and alive, not sick and able to stay strong for my family. Thank you all for always staying in touch and checking up on me, I am grateful to have friends like all of you!

So without further ado, let the FAQ's begin =)

1.  Where are you currently living? 

I am currently still in the Philippines. My original plan was to bring my family from here to the USA by the end of the year, but this has come to a halt due to the pandemic.

2. What are your plans for the rest of 2020? 

Most of my video projects have all been cancelled, and most international borders are closed for foreign travel, so the plan is to stay in the Philippines and just continue my work online as a freelancer. I have started a couple projects since the pandemic to help cover the loss of work from cancelled video projects. Fortunately, I have online work which helps produce income for me and my family on a weekly basis, but working on multiple streams is what I am focused on as a safety net. 

3.  Are you still a Beachbody Coach?

Absolutely! This year marks almost 10 years being an online Beachbody Coach. I still help people with their health and fitness, mostly providing online options that can help them live more active lifestyles. My recommendations are based on my past experiences, so I never encourage anyone to do anything that I have never done before. 

Being an online Beachbody Coach also helps me stay sane during this pandemic. If anything, being more active at home is what I've been doing, and it's definitely much more fun with all of you. Feel free to message me if you would like some health and fitness options with no requirements to purchase anything. It's never been a good time to start a fitness journey, so let's do this together! 

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4. What's going on with OCRTUBE.com? 

For those of you who are not familiar with OCRTUBE, it basically is a video project where I travel the world and spread the love about obstacle course racing through video media. This project has come to a halt as I am not able to travel. The goal is to resume sometime in 2021, and help these companies get back on their feet. I am definitely looking forward to filming all over the world again, but for now, safety first with my family. 

5.  When will you be back in the USA?

That is something that I am really not sure about at this time. It would have to be whenever the international borders open up, and I am free to travel, and come back to the Philippines. I am still in the process of doing paperwork to bring my family from here to the USA, but with the US Embassy and other offices here closed due to "in and out" lockdowns, it has been quite a challenge. So a very short answer would be "I don't know" =). Once borders open, maybe early 2021, and then hopefully bring my family to the USA with me at the end of 2021, or early 2022. We shall see! 

6.  What projects are you working on now?

Aside from my affiliate marketing and online freelancing business, I have started a couple new youtube channels, and have also been active with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. The goal is to not spread myself out too thin, so I have been investing my time with things that I am more familiar with as to not take away from the channels that are producing income for my family. Creating multiple sources of income have always been in my blood, but at the same time, only dabbling in things that I know can and will produce. Feel free to message me about partnering with me on some upcoming projects! You can always connect with me on facebook here! 

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7.  Once the borders open up, what are you looking forward to the most? 

Well, there are a number of things, but the most important thing right now is to complete the paperwork in order for me to bring my family to the USA, and then I am very excited to see my daughter in Florida, it's been way too long. A big dream of mine is to unite my fiancé and my daughter here in the Philippines with my daughter in Florida, for me...that is the ultimate goal right now. 

I think that's about it guys! If i missed anything, I can and will most likely do another update blog. Until then, stay safe everyone and hope to see you all soon! 

Arnel

THIS IS BUHI CAMARINES SUR

So I know that I haven't posted in awhile, but guys I assure you that I have been mega busy with some really exciting projects, and ramping up my fitness back to where it once was =)

At any rate, I had some spare time to put a quick video of Buhi Camarines Sur in Bicol Philippines. This is the place where my fiancé and my daughter Penelope was born. This place is absolutely amazing, and gives you an idea of how the real Philippines is really like....simple, with traditions still passed down from family to family.

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If there was a place for me to build a home, I would like to build one here, and maybe one day this will happen. I just hope that the internet gets better because that is one downfall to the place for people like me who work online to make a living. Anyways, I just wanted to share this video with you, enjoy! =)

THIS IS BUHI

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Life in Cavite Philippines during the pandemic is going on almost 4 months now, and although the positive is that we are able to spend some really quality family time together, we are missing our travel adventures. It would be nice to be able to explore more of the Philippines right now, but at the moment, it is not recommended that we leave our own province, so we are staying put and just being safe. What we do have a lot of time to do is swimming. I purchased a portable pool a couple months ago, and it has been a blessing! And being in the Philippines, it can get really hot, even inside our home! So here's another quick video of us swimming and just enjoying our family time during the pandemic. Btw, our baby Pippa has been learning how to swim on her own, it's so awesome to see her dive and do things that you don't see a typical one year old to do in a pool. She may be a swimmer or surfer in the future, lets see what the future holds for her =)

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Pool Time with the Family

Anyways, thanks for visiting my blog! I'll try to post more, but until then, please be safe my friends, and stay healthy, hope to see you all soon!

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My TO DO LIST Post-Lockdown

I remember one of the first things that I learned about GOAL SETTING was, "If you don't write it down, there is a slim chance that it will happen", hence the purpose for this post! =) Have you heard of this? Do you agree?

Currently based in the Philippines, we have been on a mandatory lockdown since March 14th, I can't believe that it's been that long! I totally understand the premise behind the strict rules, and if it can keep my family safe, I will most definitely listen to the EXPERTS! With that aside, I also feel that things are piling up on my TO DO LIST, and with my personality-type being very "picky" and organized, I am just getting a bit ance. =)

With that being said, I've already been thinking about all the things that need to be done post-lockdown. Some of the details on the list are things that have been delayed due to the Coronavirus Outbreak, so I'll be starting with those things first. Do you think it's a good idea to create a list for this sort of thing? =) Have you already done this?

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I posted a quick list on my facebook page about a week ago, so this is just a more detailed version. Hope you don't get too bored! Here goes:

1.  Extend my Visa - According to the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, all foreign nationals (like me) who were here when the lockdown started and could not leave, all fines and penalties will be waived granted that you are qualified within the said dates during the lockdown. Anyways, I have 30 days after they have lifted the lockdown to pay for my visa extension for a few months (Since April). After 30 days, fines and penalties will be implemented.

2.  Visit Bicol Philippines - After I have taken care of my Visa Extension fees, I will be going to Bicol Philippines. As most of you know, this is where my fiancé Arlene and our daughter Penelope is from. We plan to visit and make sure that Arlene's family is ok. Another reason is to help Arlene's niece prepare for high school. She normally walks to her elementary school, but her high school is much further, and from my understanding, her father is not in a place where he is able to pay for the transport costs to her school on a weekly basis. Arlene and I decided that we will purchase a bicycle for her, as well as take on the responsibility of helping her with some transport costs when biking to school is not an option due to weather etc. I would like to add that Arlene's niece is super smart, and it would be a waste if she is not able to further her education. There are a lot of children in the Philippines in this situation whereas the parents cannot afford their education and the costs that come with it, so the kids end up quitting school and working for pennies. The children go on and never reach their full potential and live in poverty for the rest of their lives, its a vicious cycle. Now I know that I cannot help everyone, but I also know that everyone can help one person, and this is how making an impact works. I see a lot of potential in Arlene's niece, and hope my decisions will ultimately help her family with a better future.

3.  Go back to the USA - Since the lockdown the economy has gone to crap. People have been struggling, businesses have gone bankrupt, and unfortunately many people have died. Almost everyone has been affected one way or the other due to this Coronavirus Outbreak, including myself. My purpose for going back to the USA is first, see my family, and secondly, work on some projects that I have missed due to the lockdown. I won't go into detail on my projects but most will be video projects. I plan to spend roughly a little over a month in the USA before heading back to the Philippines.

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4.  OCRTUBE.com - This basically is connected with my trip to the USA, but since the lockdown, I have missed many global opportunities for filming video projects for my OCRTUBE.com initiative. There have been many companies that I've worked with who have cancelled a lot of their events in 2020 because of this crisis, so the goal is to reconnect with some of the companies and see what I can do to help them get back on their feet with my video production services. This is a scary part for me as most of these events bring together masses of people together which would be impossible to follow any form of social distancing, so I will have to play this by ear, and take only projects that I feel is safe for me and my family. I may have to focus on one-on-one projects such as single athlete documentaries etc. for the time being.

5.  New Youtube Channel - I won't go into specifics on this one, but I have been in the works of a new and EXCITING youtube channel that will focus on travel exploration and giving back (two things that have been a huge priority since day one). Some of you know about my other channel "Lagalag Mafia", which focuses on my family stuff. Yes, I will continue uploading on that channel but it will not be as active on a weekly basis. The Lagalag Mafia channel was always more of a personal channel, so this new channel will be more business-focused, and not specific to my family endeavors (although my family will be with me anyways). Videos on this new channel will be uploaded multiple times per week. I plan to spend most of my time post-lockdown building this channel, so this will be my biggest project in 2020. More to come =)

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6.  Arlene and Baby Pippa - Another huge priority is to start working on the paperwork to eventually bring my fiancé and daughter Penelope (we call her Pippa) to the USA. The main reason for this is for Arlene to meet the rest of my family, and for my family to finally meet Baby Pippa. But the biggest and most exciting part about all of this is to have a family reunion with two of my daughters (Lauren and Penelope) together (for the FIRST TIME) along with Arlene and I. This will be like a DREAM COME TRUE for me. This will definitely be the HIGHLIGHT of the year, and the time when you will see me really cry like a baby!

7.  Help One Person Per Month Start an Online Business - Although this is nothing new to me since I've been doing this for over 10 years now, I plan to continue doing this as a way of giving back, but on the NEXT LEVEL.  Not everyone can handle the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, so I plan to really focus on only the serious people who qualify to a certain criteria that I have created. The reality is, I am very busy as is everyone else. My family is my number one, so I would like to spend as much time with them as possible, which means that if someone is just BS'ing me about wanting to become an entrepreneur, but not willing to do the work, it's just a huge waste of time for me. I have accumulated a lot of wisdom and online business strategies during the years, so I would like to help others get out of the rut that I was once in. If you are reading this, and you would like a new fresh start without all the BS, then feel free to message me, and let's test the waters! Join my inner-circle, message me directly here.

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8.  Stay healthy - This is easier said than done. We all would like to be happy, healthy and fit, but it does take some effort. And with the wrong people in your life, this will be even more of a struggle. It has always been about surrounding myself with the right people who support my vision, so with that....I have created a number of online groups for me to stay even more connected with like-minded people like me. You know what they say, "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with". These are the people who will shape your future. How do you keep it simple? I recommend spending time with people who are smarter than you, have more money than you, people who challenge you and only want the best for you. This is a big part of my life, as if I am not challenged, I cannot get better. Do you agree? Would you like to be more happy, more healthy, and have more financial success? Me too! =)

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So that's it my friends! Of course there are more things in between, but I don't want to bore you ha ha. If you would like to share your list with me, feel free to message me or connect with me on facebook. Looking forward to seeing you all soon, somewhere around the world!

Arnel & Family =)

Our Quarantine Life

Yes, I miss.....or I should say, "WE" all miss going outdoors and visit friends and family. It's been well over a month since the lockdown was implemented in the Philippines. And while other places around the world, and even where I am from in Pensacola, FL, are re-opening public areas, I just feel that it is way too early. I mean, I'm not an expert or anything, but what the "THEY", the experts are saying that, it is way too early to re-open. It's one of those things where you want it to end, but at the same time we ask, "is it safe?"

Going to the Supermarket

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We've been living really simple life during the lockdown which hasn't been any different than how we are used to living. The only difference is that we are not going out to the supermarket together, instead of it is just me. For me, the one good benefit of all this is that we're saving a lot of money by not going out every single day =).

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Anyways, I put together some clips of our home life which depicts how simple our lives really are. I haven't really picked up my camera other than to do just that, random shots of my family. I hope that all of you are being safe, and hope to see you all soon! =)

Our Quarantine Life in Cavite, Philippines

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The one thing that I hope that people have learned during this crisis is the importance of family and health. It's good to see more and more of my friends get more serious about their health and fitness. We all know that the key to a longer life, is about staying healthy. Although being healthy and fit will not protect you from a Coronavirus, there are studies that show that people who maintain and healthy lifestyle have a bigger chance to win against it. 

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If you are thinking about starting a healthier lifestyle, or need to get back into it, please feel free to message me, we can do it together! =) Stay safe my friends! 

Arnel

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CLOUD 9 - A 360 View of Antipolo City, Philippines

We finally visited Cloud 9 in Antipolo City, Philippines. And no, it's not the Cloud 9 from Siargao, that is nice too =)

If you are not familiar with Antipolo City, it pretty much is a popular pilgrimage site. The city was founded in the 1500's and has a population of around 780,000 give or take. There are a lot of things to do such as checking out the Hinulugang waterfalls, old cathedrals, and of course Cloud 9.

I will admit, when I first saw pictures and video of the hanging bridge, I thought that it was lame. It didn't look high or long enough. Even when we pulled up in the parking lot, I took a look at it, and still I was not impressed. It wasn't until I actually purchased the tickets and got on the suspended bridge that I got a little nervous.

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When you first start, it really isn't all that high, but once you get further along, you feel the suspension of the bridge going up and down, and then you get higher and higher. I actually started getting a little scared, and this is from someone who loves extreme travel and sports.

Once we were done, I did it with my fiancé Arlene (she had our baby girl Pippa on a baby carrier), my mind was totally changed. I thought it was a great experience and the views from the terrace was very nice. It's difficult to get a really nice shot depending on the day because it can get a little foggy and just not as clear. The pictures and videos that you see online just don't do this place justice, you just have to see it for yourself.

We were not able to check out the museum, so we'll have to do that next time. I enjoy learning about history, it's just funny because when I was much younger, I hated history!

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Cloud 9 also has a restaurant, and if you spend over 250 php ($5 USD) or more, you can gain free entrance to the hanging bridge and the museum, just present your ticket to the guard. We actually had dinner at the restaurant and ordered Pinakbet and Pork Sinigang, and it was delicious. I again was thinking that the food wasn't going to be as good because it is a touristy place, and a lot of places like this don't have really good food, but this place was an exception. At least for us, we had a good experience. =)

Anyways, here is a quick video walking through the hanging bridge to see the 360 View of Antipolo City, we will be back for sure!

Cloud 9 - Hanging Bridge // Antipolo City, Philippines

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The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

I have been based in the Philippines for a little over a year now starting a new family, but before that, I was pretty nomadic and working remotely all over the world. Did I love it?

The answer is yes! Working remotely around the world gave me a sense of freedom, and the ability to explore a new place excitingly different from where I was from, which is the the USA. I did this for many, many years, and was able to experience so much. The friendships, bonds, and memories that I made along the way are priceless. But doing remote work and working from home are two different things, at least for me it is.

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Although working from home might be considered remote work from that typical office type of atmosphere, it is quite different in the sense that traveling is pretty much left out. Yes, you can travel, but becoming a nomad at home is not the same as being a nomad all over the planet. Do I like my new life working from home? Let me share the pros and cons of working from home from my experience.

THE PROS:

1.  Non-Corporate/Political - Not having to deal with the stress of a corporate environment or the politics from co workers and superiors makes working from home a lot more productive and healthy.

2.  Family - The ability to stay home and be with family is like a dream come true for many including myself. As long as you can find balance, and create your own space for family and work, this is a real positive.

3.  Own Schedule - You can create your own hours, and not be bothered with someone else telling you when to work. If you want to take a break, you do it on your own terms.

4.  Saves Money - Working from home and not having to go out to eat can save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars per year. Why pay over $5 for a coffee at Starbucks when you can make your own at home for under a $1.

5.  Comfortable - Home is where the heart is. You can work at home in your pajamas, you don't have to wear make up, you don't have to try to impress anyone. Home is a place where you can always be yourself.

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THE CONS

1.  Distractions - This is one of the biggest cons if you are not careful. Sometimes being able to work from home and be with family can also hurt you. I don't know how many times I had to stop working because I wanted to hug my little baby. Although there is nothing wrong with that, but from a business-building perspective, its just not productive. At home there are a lot of things going on: friends coming over, family watching TV and talking to you while you are working, the list goes on. If you are easily distracted, this will be a tough obstacle for you to overcome.

2.  Productivity - Yes, you can make up your own hours, and yes you have the freedom to take your own breaks, but that can hurt you too. Most people who work from home tend to take a lot more breaks then they would from the office or a job environment. In order to stay productive at home, I recommend having the work mindset that you would have working from your job at the office etc, or else you will have a tough time getting work done. I'm guilty of this =)

3.  Office Space - People tend to be more productive if they are in the right atmosphere. It is tough to get things done when you are working on a couch in front of the TV, it's just not a working environment. For success, it's recommended to create your own office space at home. If its the kitchen, let the family know that you are working these hours, and ask them to respect that and to not distract you when you are working. If you can turn an extra bedroom to an office, that would be best!

4.  Social Space - Working from home can be peaceful at times, sometimes.... too peaceful and quiet. Sometimes I work well knowing that there are others being productive around me, that's why working at a coffee shop or a co working space has always been a great place for me to get work done as a Digital Nomad. If you need a break from home, just find a local coffee shop or meet up with other remote workers at a co working space to share and learn about business ideas.

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5.  Professionalism - If you are trying to build a business, sometimes a home address may not seem professional. In my case, I really don't care =) Being your own boss is fast becoming the thing to do in today's society. It really all depends on the line of work you are in, but in most cases, an online presence is much more ideal and cost-effective than having a bricks and mortar office. This is a choice that you have to make on your own.

So that's about it guys. I hope this helps some of you get an idea on what it's like being able to work from home. Is it for you? Is there something that you feel that I missed based on your experiences, please let me know!

My small desk in the kitchen at home in the Philippines =)

See you all soon, and as always, make everyday count!!! =)

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SIARGAO ISLAND PREVIEW {Video}

We just came back from our family trip in Siargao Island, Philippines and it was amazing!

I wanted to make a quick video of our trip, so that I can briefly share how much fun it was. I will be posting a Full Video on Family-Friendly Siargao soon with a blog post on all the details of our trip in the hopes that it will help some of you with families who are on budget. =)

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Anyways, enjoy the short video, but more to come later!

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7 Tips to Staying on Track During the Holidays!

It's not about being perfect, it's about setting goals, and being happy!

It's about that time of the year where it is probably the most difficult time to not only stay on track with our businesses, but especially hard to stay on track with our health and fitness goals! Heck, it's the HOLIDAY SEASON!

So let's get this over with, I'm not saying that we all have to be perfect, especially this time of the year! I just wanted to share this post with all of my friends as a simple reminder. We all need reminders in our lives =). Oh, and I know that I am far from being perfect, and I do make a ton of wrong decisions even though I know right from wrong, you guys with me? =) So you can take this with a grain of salt. Most importantly, the holidays is about having fun with your family, unload some tension, and start thinking about how amazing the upcoming year will be.

Have fun guys, it's all about being happy! =)

Enjoying the Holidays with my Parents in the Philippines - 2019

After finishing my workout this morning, I stumbled upon this video from one of my favorite Beachbody Trainers Jericho, and so I wanted to share her quick 4 minute video with you! Remember, it's not about being perfect, it's all about knowing what you have to do, and balancing your life. Happiness is what most people want in their lives, not money! And the only way to create happiness in our lives is to take care of ourselves, so let's not forget about that ok my friends! =)

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Please enjoy this video, and let's make this upcoming New Year a great one! I look forward to seeing all of you soon!

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ENCHANTED KINGDOM, the "DISNEY WORLD" of the Philippines!

One day I was on a drive from Manila to Bicol and I passed this huge sign advertising the Enchanted Kingdom, that was a little over a year ago, and just a few days ago we were able to go with the family!

The Enchanted Kingdom AKA "EK" is the biggest and longest running theme park in the Philippines. It's like the Disney World of the Philippines Islands, but without the high costs! I think the tickets for Walt Disney World in Florida is about $120-140 USD per person at the time of this post, but what did we pay to get into the Enchanted Kingdom?

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Here are the rates that we paid, and if I'm not mistaken, these prices were holiday rates, so if you go in the off-season, it would be a little less expensive:

REGULAR ADMISSION
900php or $18 USD

SENIOR CITIZENS/PWD
$600php or $12 USD

CHILDREN (between 3ft-4ft)
$600 php or $12 USD

Enchanted Kingdom Ticket Prices

Kids and infants basically under 3ft tall are FREE. There are some restrictions for children on some rides such as Agila. Baby Penelope was not able to go on this movie ride, so Arlene and I just took turns. The AGILA movie ride is a must see!

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The Enchanted Kingdom Theme Park is not as all as huge is Disney World in Florida, but with the big crowds during the holiday season, we were not able to see or ride everything. If you are thinking about going, I highly recommend going as soon as they open up, which was 11am when we went.

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As far as restaurants, we found this place called Amazon Grill, it's an indoor cafeteria style restaurant with some nice air conditioning, so if you're feeling hot from the Philippine Weather and need a break, this would be the spot to take a break and grab a bite to eat. There are other places around the park to eat some quick bites and also a food court behind the Amazon Grill area. Either way, you won't go hungry at this place!

Before I leave, I did want to mention that I did get into a bit of trouble for brining my Gopro on this one ride called "Air Ride", so don't do what I did. I could have easily dropped it while on the ride and someone could've been hurt, so that is my fault for doing that. Be responsible and safe my friends, follow the theme park rules, and you/your family with have an amazing time!

So here's a quick video of our day trip at Enchanted Kingdom, feel free to message me if you have any questions about our experience, I would be happy to help! =)

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Tagaytay Dinner // NIPA HUT STYLE with a View!

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While my family and I were looking for some investment properties in Tagaytay City, we stumbled upon this place called Brewed Awakening.

We originally pulled over to the side of the road because we saw this place called Collete's, a "pasalubong" shop. But upon entering and trying to look for a parking space, we entered a back parking lot area and BOOM....we saw this amazing view of Taal Lake and Volcano.

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Wikipedia:
Pasalubong (Tagalog, "[something] for when you welcome me") is the Filipino tradition of travellers bringing gifts from their destination to people back home.^[1] Pasalubong can be any gift or souvenir brought for family or friends after being away for a period of time.^[2] It can also be any gift given by someone arriving from a distant place.^[3]

As we continued to pass the pasalubong shop to the left to look for a parking space, we were greeted by I guess you can call them, "waiters" or "servers". What ended up looking like a Taal Lake View Point, ended up actually being a restaurant with a view. The view point had a cluster of traditional filipino Nipa Huts where you had the option to either dine in a hut, or inside one of the restaurants overlooking the same view. We did not plan to eat dinner in Tagaytay as we were actually on our way home, but once we saw the view and the little nipa huts, we decided that this would be a good idea, and something to definitely experience, so we did! =)

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It seems like the restaurants all had their own share of huts. Once you see a hut that you like, the one you feel has the best view, the restaurant who owns that set of huts will then accommodate you with their gourmet service. In my opinion, the further down you go, the better the view. There is a little open patch of grass land where you can see a "better" view of Taal Lake and Volcano, great for photo and video opportunities, so if you are planning to dine here, make sure to go all the way down and look for that open patch of grass for a better viewing experience.

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Once you are seated in your nice little nipa hut, a menu from a restaurant is presented to you. In our case, it was Brewed Awakening. Unlike other places like this, it didn't seem like there was a minimum order. If you go to other Nipa Hut Restaurants down the street, EX: like the one right in front of the Wind Residences (the 5 Big White Towers), there is another Nipa Hut Restaurant and the minimum order is $1500php or $30 USD, not bad...but what if you just want to enjoy the view with a beer or something? With the place that we ended going to, there didn't seem to be a minimum, so you could enjoy the view and order some beverages without having to spend a lot of money.

The menu from Brewed Awakening had a lot to offer. A good selection of filipino dishes in which you could either order a la carte, or in sets. We decided to go for a set which was good for 3-5pax.

Our meal set included: Bulalo (a must try in Tagaytay), Pork Sisig, Tawilis, Kare Kare, Ginataan Kalabasa with Sitaw. Our meal set also included a pitcher of some fresh brewed Iced Tea and of course some service water, and it only set us back about $1800php or $36 USD, not bad for the experience at all! The food was delicious, service was great, and the view was spectacular.

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After dinner, we finally stopped by Colletes's Pasalubong Shop and bought some souvenirs, and a couple Buko Pies. It was another great day with my parents in the Philippines! =)

Here's a quick video of our dinner in Tagaytay, and thank you to Brewed Awakening for the great experience, we will definitely be back!

Brewed Awakening - Tagaytay City // Taal Lake and Volcano

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