Muntinlupa City: A Fraction of a Second Tour

I always wanted to have my own travel blog. But before you get excited, let me tell you first that this is a comic attempt to create my own travel post. Since I had spoiled the surprise and you already know what to expect, this so-called-trip happened 4 years ago. But still, since the place is still existing and I wanted to revive the "experience" I had, let me give you a quick glimpse on what to see in my hometown, Muntinlupa City! :)

First stop, introducing the Jamboree Lake. It was said to be the smallest lake in the Philippines. Well, I must be proud to frequently pass this natural wonder, but I actually didn't even believe that it's a lake! Lol.

Since there's nothing much to see, let's proceed to the very famous National Bilibid Prison, where all the notorious convicts are detained. But before we get there, we will first pass by the Sunken Garden: Muntinlupa Version =) According to some kwentong barbero, it's called Sunken Garden because of the fault line. It may be true or not, it's up to you to decide or to google it. Haha!

"must get inside!"

The Cow

FYI: the cow hates trespassers.

Along the way, you will also find remnants of WWII like this canyon which we believed was used by the Japanese soldiers.

And they had a very good way of preserving it, huh?

Included on this very valuable historic treasure are the pioneer bloggers and their stone-aged way of blogging (literally).

Alas! After a couple of minutes of walking, we arrived at the famous National Bilibid Prison, where as I said earlier, notorious criminals are detained. Some can actually roam around if they maintained a good record during their stay, but don't fret, they're "harmless". ;)

It was a very cloudy day but even though it's sunny, you can only see the same view.

 But if you want to have a tour inside, you may try to do something really bad and make sure you get caught and you can tour the prison for free!!! You'll definitely experience the real deal, exclusively just for you. :)

I really hope I shared some very informative facts about my hometown. Pay a visit and definitely, you won't regret it. ;)

Cigarette Stick

The smoke I'm taking in from your cigarette stick,
Deadly,
so risky,
a hidden sweet.
I take it all
Who cares what I breathe?

I rot on your presence while you puff on your cigarette stick.
Without mercy, without notice
of killing a hopeful withering flower.
While you are living in joy and blowing all the pain,
I slowly rest on my grave,
inhaling the smoke from your cigarette stick.


Patricia Marie D. Nermal - 2007

Minutes of Make Believe

Clouds hanging above heads,
Words turning into rainbows,
In a few minutes we created our own world.

Wild flowers dance and glide,
Imagination,
Daydreams,
Fantasies,
In a few miutes we created our own world.

Smiles are building on our faces,
like this world and words are true.
I want to show you how everything happen.
Oh! What a wonderful sight.

But this is just an ephemeral joy.
In a few minutes our world changes and slowly fades.
Putting us back on our seat.
Maybe we'll see each other sometime,
And we'll begin it again.
All over again.


Patricia Marie D. Nermal - 2007

My Melody and Zashikibuta

Year of the Rabbit

I don't know what has gotten into me but all of a sudden, I started googling my Chinese birth year and here's what I found:

Full of grace, timid at heart, ready to give her affection and her heart, not wanting to say a harsh word; that is the Rabbit. She is always smiling, willing to help you with any task or any problem at anytime. With her around, there is calmness and peace, for she will do anything to avoid an argument, and she will never begin one. She hates unpleasantness, quarrels, bickering, and confrontations of any sort. She will adjust to any situation, never confront anyone, and dislikes drastic changes. She is happy with her routine and content with whatever comes her way. 

Do not be harsh with her; she is a very gentle creature. If someone as much as says a harsh word, she may come down with a psychosomatic illness-she is so sensitive to what others say or do. She's a real softie: tell her a sad tale, and her eyes well up with tears. She would make a good nurse or caregiver. She is easily taken advantage of. She loves her home for the security and is never disloyal. If you value tradition and tranquility, the Rabbit is the one for you. Peace and quiet, comfort, and kindness are what you will get from her. 

She makes a most considerate partner, at work or in romance. She is a happy sort and everybody likes her. She looks after her family with pride and prefers to call friends home for a meal rather than go out to a restaurant. She is the ideal match for a Goat or a Pig.

Not all of it may be true but I was surprised that some of it really describes me. I grew up believing that I was born in the Year of the Dragon since I was born in 1988. But the Chinese new year fell after my birthday so, I was really born under the year of the Rabbit.

But what made me kilig, is the ideal match for my birth year. Hahaha. I know I shouldn't believe in this but c'mon, I'm sure I'm not the only one who'll smile if she knows her crush's birth year is an ideal match with hers, right? ♥ Charot.

Sources:
http://www.eromance.com/inspiration/chinese/rabbit.html
http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/my-melody/images/2354733/title/shopping-photo
http://ryuhimi.deviantart.com/art/Zashikibuta-55504914