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Singapore birthday bash for my Sabriel Benedict

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I always make sure that every end of April I am in Cebu to be with my Sabriel on his birthday but this time 2015, I was planning to bring him in Dubai.  Unfortunately, it has been cancelled for the second time around.  My Mama is still actively working and she can't just easily go on a leave. Then, I thought of surprising him to Singapore.  It was tough for my parents and my brother to keep it as a secret but thank God they had managed to.  Days before they are flying I told my Mama to tell him that they are flying to Manila to pick me up at the airport all the way from Dubai.  My brother told me he was less excited about it and even said "Ayyyyy" because he's been to Manila so many times already.  To add up our little secret, I told him his surprise from Mommy on his 9th birthday is awaiting for him until he arrives in Manila to meet me. And so it goes....   He was a bit doubtful on the day of their departure because he has to sign docum...

I left a piece of my Heart in Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam’s name derives from  Amstelredamme , indicative of the city’s origin as a dam of the river  Amstel .  It is one of the greatest small cities in the world and is known for its tolerance and diversity.  The City is known for its vast known museums but there is more to the place that made me fall in love. The people itself are very respectful and kind.   The Famous I Amsterdam It was a long time plan to visit Amsterdam, not only because of its beauty but I was longing to visit my good friend Chad and his wife Helden.  They were so kind enough to accept us all in their humble abode and treated us like their family.  We had a Dutch dinner prepared by Helden for our first night which followed by visiting the famous RED light district or  De Wallen  in Dutch.  There will be no photos for those sexy (almost naked) ladies as it is not allowed but I was totally shocked to see such kind of amusement.  It is a network of ...