Adelle Goes Places

30/01/2019

I want to quote EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. because they speak truth, except that I do not live in New York.

"In the year before I was diagnosed, the rage peaked. Every little thing set me off and I physically felt the blood pumping and my heart pounding out of my chest as I tried to contain the outburst. As much as I didn’t want to hurt those I loved, I had to release that energy and at that point in time, my soon-to-be husband was the recipient of my venom.

When I got diagnosed and put on a mood stabilizer, the rage faded. My temper still gets sparked every once in a while, but not more than the average person. I feel like I have much more control over my responses these days. I am able to walk away and revisit issues when I’m calm. When I do feel like I am getting much more agitated than “normal” and little things begin to make me angry, it’s usually a sign of a mood shift and a signal that I have to pay extra attention to self-care. I am so grateful that the anger is under control and so is everyone around me."

"This wasn’t how I wanted to be."

18/07/2016

On our first anniversary celebration last year, PJ and I had simple dinner at a restaurant in SM Megamall and continued the celebration by visiting El Nido two weeks later. This year, we wanted a m…

01/06/2016

After 20 minutes, we were welcomed by this majestic creation that is Tarangban Falls. It was jaw-dropping and mind-blowing! How on earth does this place exist? Wow! The trek with a gradual assault was worth it!

Being in love with the outdoors, I consider myself lucky as my hometown is considered as the City of Waterfalls. One of the famous waterfalls in Calbayog is the majestic Tarangban Falls, located at…

03/05/2016

There is no better way to travel than to do it with a cause and a purpose.

Ahhh, what good have I done to deserve witnessing Your undeniably beautiful creation. 💚

29/03/2016

Last year, my friends and I went to Apo Reef in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. This year, I spent the Holy Week at Bughaw, my aunt’s place in Tanay, Rizal. Originally, I only planned to stay at home–or PJ’s, for that matter–however, few days before the break, I decided to just visit Tita Abing in her home, and tagged along PJ with me.

Going out of town may sound tempting, but the thought of waiting on long queues at the bus stations and airports doesn’t excite me at all.

Holy Week is a religious observance for majority of the Roman Catholic community. People, especially from the Philippines, attend religious activities such as vigils, processions, Visita Iglesia, a…

26/03/2016

Sunrise x sea of clouds

21/03/2016

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Going on a hike together may not sound romantic in the traditional sense. Unlike going to the beach, or lounging by the pool, hiking doesn't make us look very attractive from hours of walking along the trails, and and we are exhausted and our clothes are stinky.

But it’s these times when we are at our most transparent, our most vulnerable, when we’ve gone through challenging physical and emotional experiences. Beyond the sense of teamwork and seeing stunning views, there’s will always be a pride in and love for the other person and their ability to stretch and achieve that makes it that much more beautiful. Not to mention the effort the people involved exerted just to finish the goal.

18/03/2016

Exciting year ahead for Adelle Goes Places. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity. You're the best!!! ❤

11/03/2016

Quick flashback to 2014, my cousin, Kuya JL, invited me to travel across Mt. Makiling, entering Sto. Tomas, Batangas trail, and exiting UP Los Baños trail in Laguna. I didn’t know that that was a major climb, until last month when I double checked Pinoy Mountaineer’s page to confirm it. I told him, “you didn’t tell me that was a major one, you idiot!” But hey, I am glad he didn’t because I could have backed out if he did.

If there is Mt. Makiling down-south of Luzon, its northern counterpart, Mt. Arayat, is found in Pampanga. The entry point is in Brgy. Ayala, Magalang, Pampanga, and the exit point is in Brgy. Juan Bano, Arayat, Pampanga.

Quick flashback to 2014, my cousin, Kuya JL, invited to travel across Mt. Makiling, entering Sto. Tomas, Batangas trail, and exiting UP Los Baños trail in Laguna. I didn’t know that that wa…

10/03/2016

One of the things to be grateful for. Lord, what good have I done to deserve this kind of opportunity? Also, this reminds me to update my blog sooner than later. ❤

15/02/2016

Going on a hike together may not sound romantic in the traditional sense. Unlike going to the beach, or lounging by the pool, hiking doesn’t make us look very attractive from hours of walking along the trails, and and we are exhausted and our clothes are stinky.

But it’s these times when we are at our most transparent, our most vulnerable, when we’ve gone through challenging physical and emotional experiences. Beyond the sense of teamwork and seeing stunning views, there’s will always be a pride in and love for the other person and their ability to achieve that makes it the climb much more beautiful and meaningful. Not to mention the effort the people involved exerted just to finish the goal.

The sun was beaming so brightly a day after our Taal trip, so PJ and I decided to climb up Mt. Maculot. From Alitagtag, Cuenca--the town where Maculot is located--is just a 10-minute ride. Failed t...

15/02/2016

It's our second Valentine's together as a couple. We're don't really go big and all out on occasions like this -- last year, we just stayed in and cooked lunch and dinner -- but this year, PJ booke...

10/02/2016

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10/02/2016

I just want to share our experience during our Maculot traverse last weekend: Guide po namin yang lalakeng nasa larawan, si Ronniemar Novicio, 23 taong gulang, dating nagtatrabaho sa SM Lipa bilang sales representative sa department store. Iniwan ang SM at nagtrabaho bilang guide sa Maculot. Mabait at sobrang knowledgeable nya sa lugar. Hindi lang po sya basta-basta naglalakad, iga-guide ka talaga nya sa buong bundok, hihintayin ka at hindi madamot sa Take 5 kung hinihingal ka na. [ 89 more words. ]

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I just want to share our experience during our Maculot traverse last weekend: Guide po namin yang lalakeng nasa larawan, si Ronniemar Novicio, 23 taong gulang, dating nagtatrabaho sa SM Lipa bilang...

09/02/2016

Truly, Taal is an interesting destination. I hope people will find time to visit this part of Batangas. Surely it will make everyone feel nostalgic and feel like everyone is back to an old era.

"Paano kapag masama ang panahon? 'wag na tayong tumuloy sa Maculot." "Pasyal nalang ulit tayo sa Taal." That's what PJ and I agreed on when we went to Batangas for the long weekend. We departed Man...

04/02/2016

"In every hike that I went to, the part when I had the most difficulty catching my breath was at the beginning. I had to bear and keep up my pacing kasi nakakahiya naman sa mga kasama ko; I kept asking for a take 5. That had been always how it was. Or is it just me?"


First climb of the year. Definitely not the last.

The original plan was to conquer Mts. Pamitinan and Binacayan in one day, however one of my friends backed out, so I had to postpone the twin day hike, and looked for an alternative, instead. I rea...

01/02/2016

Weekend playground

28/12/2015

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09/12/2015

Do you ever know that feeling when you unexpectedly found a P1,000 bill when you clean your closet during critical wallet days? Happiness, diba? That’s how I felt when I computed all my expenses during our Davao trip almost two weeks ago.

Do you ever know that feeling when you unexpectedly found a P1,000 bill when you clean your closet during critical wallet days? Happiness, diba? That's how I felt when I computed all my expenses du...

09/12/2015

During our 4D3N stay, we were able to see the beauty of Davao City and Samal Island and see for ourselves what the place can offer its visitors. Each place was teeming with beauty — the city lights during nighttime, the mouth-watering food (!!!), the lush trees, the hospitable locals, the pristine waters, even the adrenaline-pumping water activities and the towering cliff (that we were unable to jump from).

04/12/2015

Summer state of mind ♥

22/11/2015

Five years ago, my weekends were spent in clubs dancing with strangers or in bars drinking with acquaintances. As I grow older, I came to realize that I am starting to have the Tita vibe that I would rather spend my weekends with people who have relevance in my life.

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Five years ago, my weekends were spent in clubs dancing with strangers or in bars drinking with acquaintances. As I grow older, I came to realize that I am starting to have the Tita vibe where I wo...

22/11/2015

I miss the old days, especially my old blog, where I can just write anything and everything I want without any restrictions. Sabi nga ni Alma Moreno, with no reservations. In the age of social media, people are easy to judge, do the smart-shaming, cyber-bullying, and whatnot. You can post what you want any time of the day and people will bombard you with comments -- sometimes hateful -- and they won't care what you feel about it. [ 297 more words. ]

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I miss the old days, especially my old blog, where I can just write anything and everything I want without any restrictions. Sabi nga ni Alma Moreno, with no reservations. In the age of social medi...

15/11/2015

"I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories from your life--not someone else's life--water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom. That is the work. The only work."

--Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

11/11/2015

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care."
But you've got the love I need To see me through~

08/11/2015

I don't believe in the saying "Go on a vacation to escape life." Vacations are not escaping life but enjoying what other places have to offer. Learn from your travels and apply them to your day-to-day life.

05/11/2015

Dear PJ, I may not say this often but I just want you to know that you are a blessing to me. You may not be the man of my dreams; you are so much better and bigger than that -- because you are the man of my prayers, that is why I will always be grateful to God that our paths have crossed. [ 85 more words. ]

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Dear PJ, I may not say this often but I just want you to know that you are a blessing to me. You may not be the man of my dreams; you are so much better and bigger than that -- because you are the ...

04/11/2015

Oh Boracay ❤

22/10/2015

The idea of traveling as a couple is great, but comes with so much responsibility. Not only is there insane pressure to have fun, there is also differences between the two of you. As most of you kn...

08/10/2015

to more travels and adventures together ♥

06/10/2015

Subic is always a good idea. ♥

Every year, I see to it that I visit and travel to Subic even for just one weekend. Subic has a special place in my heart -- it feels like a home away from home. Last May, I joined an online contes...

06/09/2015

This time, I have decided to write for myself — from the heart — and not for others. I have decided to write to please myself, to be true to myself. I didn’t write about our 6-day itinerary. I didn’t write about our expenditure. I didn’t write about where to stay, which famous places to go, nor which activities to do. You know what, I have decided to stop seeking approval from people reading my amateur travel blog, because seeking approval is too mainstream, and not to mention, too desperate. This, by far, has been the most honest, the least pretentious (yet the cheesiest) blog post I have ever written. Hahaha note on the cheesiest, in short NAKAKAUMAY!

I am glad that you were the one I traveled to Cebu with. I couldn't imagine spending my time with anyone else whilst I was on this trip. Love, thank you for staying awake just to not miss our 4am f...