One of the things I love other than food is traveling.  There is that awesome feeling when I am already on the road or when I am at the destination.  Even in the prep moment, which is the tiresome moment in most individuals, the feeling of excitement is so overwhelming that I cannot sleep well anymore.  My mind is full of thoughts of what I am going to see  and who am I going to see and what am I going to experience at the destination.

Early tomorrow, I will be embarking on the third trip I am going to do this month.  Imagine, after a hectic month of April, May came in like a book that reminds me daily that this month should be a de stressing month for me — so I should go where ever my feet will take me.   This year is surely a travel year for me in the whole of my more than thirty something life for the reason that after the local trip this weekend, the next destinations on my list are outside the country.   These will just be a few days trip but it gave me a reason to be really excited about as I love to travel.

Since I will be visitng Vietnam and Malaysia this year, I think it will not be too bad if I will wish for a Mediterranean Cruise in a year or two.  If not next year because I have 2 local places on top of my list and Dubai as my international destination, so, a cruise would not be a bad wish for 2014.

Med cruises are one of the famous cruises anyone can wish especially for those who are in Europe and in the Americas.  There are many cruises lines but at Med cruises  promises each one to be able to experience a Mediterranean cruise in a style that reflects both a passionate Mediterranean tradition and a love of modernity and style.  All of their ships can give each one this experience.

There are several routes of destinations to pick and variety of schedules to chose from but Barcelona is the favorite port of call for many cruisers but I am sure all places will give each one a memorable experience.  I love the one in Greece!  So if you are able to make a cruise this year, go book now for a 5% discount and enjoy the cruising the Med while the sun is still up.  But if you want a less crowded cruise where there are only fewer people and the weather is not as hot in the summer, you can join  MSC Splendida or MSC Fantasia for a Mediterranean winter cruise.    I love the thought of winter cruise but surely not alone.  It would be more fun and memorable if I will make it with a company of girls.  They said that their winter cruise ships offer 10, 11 and 8 night cruises to the Med’s most interesting ports of call and, for an unforgettable celebration.  Hmmm  I am now dreaming of a romantic Christmas getaway in the Mediterranean!

If 2012 is not your year for any of this MSC cruises, then you can book ahead for the 2013 and they are already open for booking.   Traveling is indeed a lifestyle.  If one loves traveling and he or she cannot make a trip in several months, it really makes the body weak and uneasy.   So whatever my friends think, I am still proud to say that travel is a healthy lifestyle.  Though expensive but it can be saved for.

photos disclaimer: photos are not mine

Yesterday afternoon, the water was at low ebb, so we decided to swim from the middle of the sea.  I always say yes whatever be the plan, but as long as there is a place where I can let my two legs stand firm, I really won’t mind.  I was not able to swim as because the water was so deep.  The sand below can’t be seen. All i can see is deep blue green waters and fishes.  I really envy my daughter and her Omi enjoying the waters.  Sigh.

After awhile, Ate Inday arrived with the food placed in a basket.  It took her a long time to reached the Lovelle boat.  Trivie the dog even made it first.  Ate Inday’s attempt to reach the boat was an entertaining sight but at least after long and many tries she arrived with the food. The food in the basket made me think of the gift baskets that is fitted for a gift to someone who is celebrating an occasion or can even be given as corporate token or gift.

Since I was not able to swim, I used all my time to enjoy the sunset and the sky with my camera.    I even saw a rainbow!

- the right end of the rainbow  -

- one of my sunset shots -

All I did was click and click and delete and click more until I got bored. hehehe

The day after tomorrow, I will be back at work and I am looking forward to it.  This weekend was really a blessing of relaxation so am energized to face another months of work.  But still looking forward to another summer fun!  It’s Davao City this time!

Who doesn’t feel a little hungry after participating in sport? Ah that’s right, no one. Everyone could do with a little snack after busting their body with exercise. But what kind of food is best for us straight after exercise? Maybe you’ve just finished playing sport after getting some soccer kit using Eurosport coupon codes  or maybe you’ve been to the gym. Some of us make the mistakes of filling ourselves with sugary drinks, snacks, and general crap. Here’s what you should be consuming after sport:

Carbohydrates:

Pasta is brilliant for eating before and after taking part in a sport. Carbohydrates give our bodies lots of energy, energy that needs restoring after exercise. It’s slow release energy too so it keeps us going for longer after exercise until our next meal or snack. Carbohydrate foods include potatoes and pasta, which are extremely common. The best, healthiest, option is to return home from your wherever you’ve completed your sport and making yourself a carbohydrate based meal. Aside from the fact that this restores your body with proper, sustainable, energy this option keeps you healthier as it isn’t simply adding on all that fat you just burnt off whilst exercising.

Sugary foods:

Sugar provides us with an instant source of energy, which is exactly what some people want when they just finished working out. Since the energy releases straight away you should only rely on sugary foods when you know it won’t be too long until your next meal or snack. Otherwise you’ll fine for a short while, but then just crash. It’s important for the food you eat to give you sustainable energy levels and a balanced, controlled budget using guidance from the likes of a Weight watchers promo code to help you lose or maintain your weight when temptations are so high after physical exercise!

Crisps:

First of all no, crisps aren’t good for you. They definitely shouldn’t be your first choice of post exercise food but to many they are. They contain a lot of fat as well as a lot of energy, which again is rather fast release. Crisps won’t keep you going as long as pasta, or other carbohydrates, but they’ll certainly maintain your energy levels longer than any sweets, or other sugar based foods, will.

Those are some of the main foods people tend to eat after participating in sport or exercise. Although we highly recommend the carbohydrates option there other options available. Something we definitely don’t recommend is considering fizzy, or energy, drinks as a proper energy. They contain an extremely unhealthy amount of sugar and don’t actually give you much energy at all. Just be wary, these “energy” drinks are simply fizzed, sugary, flavored water. They are not a valid option.

One of the reasons why me and my daughter wants to try to apply for a tourist visit to the United States is to see Disneyland.  We understand that there are two famous Disney World in there but this time we would like to visit the one in Orlando.  The Disney World is one of the top 5 things to do when making Orlando a summer getaway.   I know that it is not the only destination so I am going to check out at Orlandoescape if they can recommend more places to see especially for tourists like us who only have a few days to stay.

Orlando is being dubbed as “The City Beautiful” and indeed even in pictures, it really looks like a great place to visit.  If you want to know more on what you can do while being there then let is check out this Things to Do in Orlando by checking out their Facebook account.   So if you haven’t decided the place where you are off next summer, then think about us and join us.   The more the merrier so I am sure it would be more fun.

I love pancakes for breakfast and even at any time of the day.  I like it with the traditional and simple ingredients but if I am in the mood, I like putting in extenders like – half cup of oats, shredded carrots, and a piece of table banana, half cup of milk, and if possible, no more sugar anymore.  I like to eat healthy breakfast and having pancakes is a nice alternative for rice.  Right?

I wish my sister is not so busy in the morning so that she can prepare different kind of food for the first meal of the day.  But since she is training for a call center job, she can’t do the kitchen thing anymore.  I dunno how long will this call center training lasts.  I hope this will do good for her.  But if there is a chance that she can have training for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jobs then it would be better so that she can apply for an apprenticeship here in the hospital where am working.  She wishes though that time is still young for her so that she can take up BSRT.

Anyway, we had a great breakfast today though we did not have pancakes.  Not just with food but with friendship.  My friend left as fast as she arrives but hopefully we will meet again on Thursday.