#viewdeck

[everyoneelseisupstairs]

Enjoying the view, Mayon Volcano, Philippines

[richard8786]

MT. Banahaw Viewdeck & Cabin, Sariaya, Quezon Province

[thirty9steps]

Enjoying the view, Mayon Volcano, Philippines

[misandrie]

Enjoying the view, Mayon Volcano, Philippines

[donaldrapper]

Enjoying the view, Mayon Volcano, Philippines

[magnicifent]

Enjoying the view, Mayon Volcano, Philippines

[floreescedora]

Enjoying the view, Mayon Volcano, Philippines

[kristinemaebsnapshots]

📍 Tagaytay Highlands

8.28.2022 | 📸 @kristinemaeb

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[nice2meetyouu]

Nag-file ako ng leave sa kabilang work para matapos 'yung need tapusin dito sa isa pa. Sino ba nagsabing kumuha ng maraming work? Buti kung marami rin ang kita. Haha. Sabi nga ni D, "Ano 'yan, may binubuhay ka ba?" Pero at least, tapos na.

Medyo proud ako nang slight, 72 hours more or less kong tinapos mag-isa 'yung 100-page thing na 'yon. Kahapon, hinelp naman ako ni J at na-validate naman ako sa mga supportive message niya. Wala naman syang choice. Pag hindi ko natapos, damay siya; at least, pinagaan niya 'yung process. Habang nandoon though, parang gusto ko na talagang mag-file ng 1-week leave minimum sa lahat at pumunta sa malayo at huwag mag-cellphone or internet, kumain lang ng hindi processed food, at matulog nang mahimbing.

Speaking of pagpunta sa malayo, nagyayaya 'yong mga ka-work na pumunta sa Baguio sa long weekend. Nag-decline si C kasi may appointment na raw siya sa long weekend, next time na lang daw, so nagsabi na rin ako na busy sa kabilang work, pero 'yung mas realistic na dahilan ay hindi ko alam paano ipapaalam sa bahay na pupunta akong Baguio tapos ang mga kasama ko, itago na lang natin sa di-tunay nilang pangalan na Carlo (naghahanap ng boyfriend), Timothy (may boyfriend), at Miko (may girlfriend na post-grad intern). Most likely, bibili lang naman kami ng strawberry jam or maglalakad-lakad. After all, sa gano'n naman kami naging friends, sa sabay-sabay na paglalakad ng at least 1.5 km one-way everyday. Pero nakukulangan din ako sa oras, 6 hours one-way pag nag-bus pa-Baguio. What if, ako na lang mag-isa ang pumunta?

Mag-paintball mag-isa, mag-jogging mag-isa, kumain mag-isa, mag-viewdeck mag-isa...

Sabi pala ni M, baka hindi na siya tumagal sa work until the end of the year kasi mag-aaral na raw siya para makapag-exam para maka-migrate sa land down under. Sabi ni T, huwag nang mag-resign, tumulad daw sa 'kin, pinagsasabay-sabay ang lahat. Pero sabi niya, hindi raw kaya, wala siyang lakas na gawin 'yung kagaya sa ginagawa ko.

Money is part of it pero hindi naman 'yun ang main motivation sa pagwowork. Parang wala namang marangal na work these days na worth ang bayad sa stress at pagod. Sabi ko kay A, sa ganito na lang ako nakakatulog, sa sobrang pagod, whether from physical activity or mental fatigue. Irerefer na raw niya ako, napaka-unhealthy ko raw na tao, pero sa anhedonia ko siya talaga nababother. Prescribe-an na raw ba niya ako ng S2? Si V din, ang payo, i-consider ko raw magpatingin. For additional context, I'm bored almost all the time, and wala akong ma-consider na "enjoyable" na activity.

Anyway, gusto kong bumili ng Koomi nitong weekend, kaso nagsara 'yung tindahan malapit sa amin. Tinignan ko sa foodpanda, 99 pesos 'yung pa-deliver, parang isang milk tea na rin, so huwag na lang. Iniisip ko kung bibili ako ng llao llao or blk513, pero preferably 'yung nilalaklak na yogurt na lang. Baka dutch mill lang ending nito, mas cost-effective kaysa bumili ng yogurt sa would u like. 🤭

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Unwinding Adventures: My Semestral Break

February 07 2024, by: Charlotte Jean Almazan

This is my sembreak journey. The semestral break provides a priceless chance for students to rejuvenate their fatigued bodies and brains. Students frequently experience exhaustion due to the unrelenting demands of their studies, exams, and extracurricular activities. But, students can take advantage of this time off from school to relax and get much-needed rest. The semestral break enables people to refill their exhausted energy levels, ensuring they return to their studies refreshed and revitalized. This might involve anything from relaxing with a good book to traveling to exotic locales.

During my sembreak, I discovered a lot of things, and spent my quality time with my friends and family. I personally enjoyed every small time I spent with someone I adore. Sharing the stories I had experienced, making friendship bracelets together, learning skills I wanted to learn like: playing a guitar, drawing and writing. I enjoyed a lot during my sembreak by committing the things I love to do, especially wandering! Travelling is like therapy for me because I can discover a lot of things by exploring. I went to the Bambanti festival Ilagan not just once but twice. Every light I see there is very colorful, the fragrance of the foods, the circumstances happening there, and watching the fireworks exploding noisily up in the high sky. The happiness I've felt was over the roof. I personally watched some pageants where different municipalities came from, watched different band concerts like Sunkissed Lola etc. I also tried new foods, and took pictures while exploring the area.

In addition, I personally tried to challenge myself by cooking various dishes, this experience didn't just make me feel happy and enthusiastic but also improved my cooking skills.Another skill I learned when my sister taught me how to crochet and sew. We made crochet plushies together. I will not forget all the moments I've spent my time with my family or someone I adore. It's really the happiest moment. I have ever experienced visited my friends to have a bonding or reunion. We went for a movie marathon, went to Amusement park, rode some rides like, ferris wheel, vikings, etc. After the fun we had in the Amusement park, we went to the famous cafe called "Apayao Brew". We talked about how we have been doing at school and even interesting stories. After all the traveling around Ilagan, we rested for a few hours at home and after which, we decided to go to Camp Samal Viewdeck near my school. We stayed there for a few hours and also took pictures. I really cherish all the things happening in my life. I could never forget. It's the most important thing in myself. Another thing I did during the break, was attending a mass to connect and communicate with God. I prayed all the things I did bad. After the mass we went for a Jollibee. I really love it when little moments are already precious to me, it makes me; feel joy and fulfilled. In addition, I've also read a lot of romance books, and sweet romance books. I really love reading books because it can make my vocabulary knowledge bigger and have big imaginations, sweet romance books like: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez and more. I and my cousins and friends also went biking, it was really tiring but it's a good exercise for me. There's also the time when me and my grandparents went to the farm along with my best friend, we went on star gazing, it's honestly so beautiful and It's like a galaxy or milky way, stars shining so so bright I could break my neck just to stare at it. My friends and I also made "Do It Yourself" (DIY) paper flowers, paper stars, paper rings, and even decorations. I love the way it turned out because it's so so cute. My best friend visited me and helped me reorganize my room and it was unexpected to have that much trash. After we reorganized my room, I asked him to play board games and video games with me like chess, monopoly and genshin impact. It was honestly so fun.

[randomlifeofmine]

Chawa viewdeck

[alennahmarieborra]

Laguna is one of the provinces in the Philippines, that rich with culture, art and history are found. Nature lovers love going to this province for Mount Banahaw and Mount Makiling are situated within its boundaries. It is also home for the lakes (Sampaloc and Palakpakin), falls (Majayjay Falls) and rivers. Old churches (St. John the Baptist Church in Liliw and St. James the Apostle Church in Paete) and Spanish houses are also part of the province’s charismatic beauty. Thankfully, I have roots in this beautiful province.

Sampaloc Lake is one of the seven beautiful lakes in San Pablo City in Laguna. It’s the largest among them, too. But what makes it a top tourist draw this side of the province is the gorgeous view it provides, as well as the various activities tourists can do around the area.

With a total circumference of 3.7 kilometers, the lake is popular with runners who want to work out a sweat while being close to nature. It’s easy to find, because it’s located very near the San Pablo City Hall.

Unfortunately, the water in Sampaloc Lake is not suitable for swimming. However, visitors can still enjoy lots of activities such as taking photos, eating street food (like isaw and kwek-kwek), renting bicycles, or sampling the local cuisine in one of the restaurants around the lake.

There are lots of tilapia, bangus, carp, and several species of shrimps that abound in the lake, so it’s likely that you’ll come across a vendor selling newly caught fish.

According to legend, the lake was created because an old woman, who happened to have a giant Sampaloc tree in her garden, drew away an old man (who is a diwata in disguise) seeking help for his grandson. After this, a thundering noise and heavy rain ensued, sinking the entire orchard, filling it with water, and turning it into a lake.

How to get here?

City of San Pablo is very accesible also to any type of land vehicle and if you own a vehicle and figure out where is the exact location of Lake Sampaloc, the lake is located beside Provincial Capitol of San Pablo and Dona Leonila Park. Just pin in to your navigation map “Old Capitol Building of San Pablo City” because if you will pin to your navigation map the lake sampaloc there is a big chance that you will take around the lake and reach a private property where there is no viewdeck to enjoy the nice scenery of the lake.

If you're interested to visit and take a tour at Lake Sampaloc, for those people from the north, take a Bus Ride or Van from Manila with the Sigboard Lucena/Tagkawayan/Lopez/Calauag/San Pablo and tell the driver or conductor to drop you at City of San Pablo where they can drop you at City Medical of San Pablo or San Pablo City Plaza or beside Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul the First Hermit, and from the drop off points you can rent a tricycle going to lake sampaloc. For those people from the south, take a bus ride or van with signboard LRT Buendia/Cubao/Alabang/Turbina and tell to the driver or conductor to drop you to City Of San Pablo and from there you drop by to City Medical of San Pablo or San Pablo City Plaza or beside Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul the First Hermit and don’t forget to pray before your planned trip here to the city of seven lakes and enjoy.

[itschristel]

CHOCOLATE HILLS

1,268 hills just couldn’t be contain in a single photo.Chocolate Hills Viewdeck Bohol, PhilippinesFun fact: During summer the hills are colored chocolatey brown. But on rainy season, it’s flavored matcha hills.

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Coconut Farm Viewdeck

Pilar, Siargao

May 3, 2024

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Panoypoy Viewdeck

Lost in the breathtaking beauty.

Location | Panoypoy, Mariveles, Bataan

Photo | Ronalou Ramos

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