Cebu City's Street food; Saang With Love

“The Magical Shell”

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Who wouldn’t want to spend cash in eating such delish foods without burning a hole in your wallet?  Everyone does.

Kwek-kwek/tokneneng, fish balls, tempura, siomai, barbecue and etc., these are the usual foods that you can see along the streets. But in Cebu, there are some food stalls that sell “SAANG” also known as “Conch”.

Vendors cook saang by boiling it with water. They use hammer to whack the shell, gets its meat, slices it and skewers it in to a stick.

Some may think that it tastes nasty by simply seeing the looks of it but when you experience to eat this kind of delicacy, you’ll be able to taste the sweetness at the same time feel the tenderness and its juiciness.

Especially when you dip the stick in a glass container of the vinegar filled with lots of spices (onions, garlic &lots of chili)

Diners crowd around in a small table, enjoying every moment with friends. Imagine that you can eat this kind of food with just affordable price, P5 per stick.

Several concerns about its sanitation, “Is it clean?” “I don’t like to eat it there, it’s dirty!”

Saang lovers just don’t mind about it as long as they’re satisfied. Providing that this food also fill the hungry intestines of our dear Filipinos.

Despite from the fear of some, people keep coming to this saang stall. It might be its cheap price, the flavour, or as for the reason that one can just plainly come and get pleasure from the foodstuff in the company of acquaintances and strangers.

            It is unquestionable that it brings Cebuanos together in all walks of life. 

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Bogo City, Cebu Philippines (My Hometown!)

"There's no place like home."

You need a place where you can rest and enjoy at the same time? I know one! And I'm proud that I was born in this place which we called as,"Bogo". This paradise is located at the northern part of Cebu. Name it, Bogo has it!

Bogohanons showcase their delicacy called Pintos.

Here are some of the MUST visit places in Bogo:

 The Shrine of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

This is located in Brgy.  La Paz, Bogo City.

(There are more than 100 steps before you'll reach the giant statue of Virgin Mary and every step is equivalent of a bead from the holy rosary.)

The Archdiocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer

(Bogohanons celebrate their feast during the 27th of May and on the 5th of April)

You can find here the Saint Vincent Ferrer's relics.

Cebu's Longest Shoreline (San Remigio's)

Bogo's Diving Spot "Capitancillo Islet"(FAQ: How to get there?)
**You just need to hire a tricycle in order to go to Nailon Beach Resort, afterwards an outrigger boat will send you to the islet in just 30 minutes.**

The Lust Mangrove Forest "Tugbungan Eco-Farm"

This haven is located in Brgy. Gairan, Bogo City.

Bogo's Barbeque Plaza
You can find this at Bogo's port. 

These places I've shown to you are just one of the beautiful spots in Bogo, come and find it with yourself!


How to visit our place?

-Take a bus (route going to Bogo) at the North Bus Station-

From Cebu City, it will take you 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel.

You may also visit the official website of Bogo.

Disclaimer:  Credits go to the owners of the photos above.

MY MOM

“I like it when my mother smiles, and most specially when I'm the reason behind her smile." 

I don't know how to describe my mom, she's my everything. I know she's not a perfect person but for me she's the best mom in the world, who wouldn't be proud having her? I would! 

The strongest person I've ever known. Yes, she's a single mom, well in fact she sets as my role model of what a woman really is. 

I don't have a complete family, i don't have a dad in order to scold me when I date boys... **giggles** BUT! I don't care! I have my mother, she's a complete package - she act as my mom and dad.  

Words can't explain how proud am I to have her, she's with me from the beginning and she understands me every time I commit mistakes. Despite from the distance, she would ALWAYS here (physically/emotionally) to support me in everything I do...

For me, there would never be a person greater than her.

I'M PROUD OF YOU MOMMY, THANK YOU AND ADVANCE HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :) I LOVE YOU! <3

CHOSSS! :)

IT WON'T TAKE YOU THAT LONG

It's hard to miss someone when you're not sure that you're also missed.

Hi! Ako pala si Mitchelle Jean Ocampo. Wala, gusto ko lang na makilalala niyo ko. :D Teehee. 

 Madaling sabihin ang mga salitang "move on" , "maghanap ka ng iba" at kung anu-ano pa. Kung alam lang ng lahat kung anong hirap ang dapat lagpasan, eh di sana'y naintindihan na nila lahat iyon.

Taon na ang nakalipas, ang tanging hiling ko lang sa Panginoon ay ang muli kang makausap at mayakap man lang sa huling pagkakataon, pero tadhana na ang humahadlang... sumuko ka na talaga.

Wala na akong ibang magawa, hindi lahat ng relationship ay parang fairy tale, at ayoko na ring maniwala sa salitang forever, dahil ang mga salitang yon ay nasa libro lang. 

'Eto na naman ako sa madilim kong kwarto, na ang tanging buwan lang ang nagbibigay ng liwanag sa silid upang makapagsulat sa aking DIARY...'

DECEMBER 19, 2012  -  01:43am

Dear Diary,  

Years have already passed,

But sad to say there's no us that last.

I guess life for me should go on, 

Yet I don't think if I would be that strong.

'Ayan, nag e-emote na naman ang maganda niyong prinsesa. Pero hanggang saan ba? Hanggang saan ba akong masasanay sa ganitong sakit? Sana, magwakas na ang nararamdaman kong puot at makita yong taong magbibigay sakin ng ligaya o magpapaliwanag sakin na hindi naman talaga ako yung nawalan. 

I have to see my worth,
I hope it won't take me that long...

PAUNAWA: Joke ra ni. LOOOL. Para lang naay masuwat. :)) BOW. 

HAVE A THRIFTY SHOPPING!

"Shopping is an activity in which a customer browses the available goods or services presented by one or more retailers with the intent to purchase a suitable selection of them. In some contexts it may be considered a leisure activity as well as an economic one." Wikepedia


Shopping? Oh, I so love the word... If only I have the CASH, I would really buy all the things I want! YES! ALL! :D But, there's a BIG BUT! (LOL) Sometimes, we need to discipline ourselves to buy those things we need and want.



Here are the things on how to shop WISELY:

1st!          LOOK for those SALE items. 

Shopping? Oh, I so love the word... If only I have the CASH, I would really buy all the things I want! YES! ALL! :D But, there's a BIG BUT! (LOL) Sometimes, we need to discipline ourselves to buy those things we need and want.



Here are the things on how to shop WISELY:

1st!          LOOK for those SALE items. 




2nd!         DO NOT buy a thing when it's not needed.

3rd!          GO TO SLEEP! 



That's ALL! :) LOL! <3









Photo (c) : Google

FAREWELL AND HELLO

“Remember me and smile, for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry.” Dr. Seuss

I was left alone in the corner crying. Then a man sat beside me and handed me a handkerchief, I was hesitant to accept his offer but I was shocked what he did afterwards, he hugged me tight.

 

"Everything has a reason, I know I hurt you a lot... I believe we need to part our ways. I love you, but I cannot afford to hurt you even more." he whispered and gave a kiss on my lips.

When I opened my eyes, I saw him leaving, and it hurts a lot. Maybe that would be the last, that would be our last. And tears fell again...

Photo (c) Google

That was a goodbye for the both of us, and I'm saying hello for a better me.

PAUNAWA : Ang lahat ng ito ay pawang kathang-isip lang. :)