This year, I decided to try something new and that is to vlog everyday. Well not exactly everyday but 12 consecutive days. This is not an easy task but I still wanted to do my very best. So let me welcome you to this year’s 12 Days of HoliVlogs!

I’ll be vlogging for 12 days this Christmas season and I’m bringing you the last 6 days of the series. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!!

This year, I decided to try something new and that is to vlog everyday. Well not exactly everyday but 12 consecutive days. This is not an easy task but I still wanted to do my very best. So let me welcome you to this year’s 12 Days of HoliVlogs!

I’ll be vlogging for 12 days this Christmas season and I’m bringing you the first 6 days of the series. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!!

Last May 20, we surprised my cousin with a post-birthday party. Her birthday is in April so it was really a surprise! It was her 18th birthday. Here in the Philippines, turning 18 is a pretty big deal. It's when you officially become an adult.  

Because my cousin Ninna, has been so busy with school, my aunt decided to invite her friends and family for a get together. I was actually amazed that she was able to keep it to herself and Ninna was actually surprised and had no clue about the party!

  I was supposed to do a behind the scenes video but it didn't end up that way because I was running back and forth helping out with the party.  

My other aunt, Titams led the design team which composed of my 3 sisters. They transformed the place to a rustic place perfect for our budding debutante.  

  When Ninna walked in, she was totally surprised. She said (after the party) that she was scared to go inside because all the lights were turned off and it was quite dark. Haha!  

I love the cake! My aunt, Ninna's mom, saw this cake design and had it copied. It looked really cute and it was so tasty! We ended up eating it back at the hotel after the party. Nagutom kami sa pagod. Haha!  

My sister Dane led the prayer before we started the program.  

My sister Lianne, who's also Ninna's condo-mate, sang. She was our entertainment for the night.  

I, on the other hand, did my cousin's makeup and I also hosted the party!  

When I was doing Ninna's makeup, she was getting irritated because she felt that her makeup was too much. She just didn't know but of course I wanted her to stand out since it was her party.  

It's so strange how I still remember my own debut when I turned 18. She and Lianne performed during my party. Yeah, they were still babies then. Napaghahalataan ang edad ni ate.  

I was also happy to see Ninna's friends. My aunt invited some of her friends from high school and college. She said that Ninna hasn't seen most of her high school friends because of school work in college, so it was a nice place and time for them to get together once again.  

 At the end of the event was the cutting of the cake and taking more photos!  

This was the DIY photo wall that my aunt and sisters made for the party. It's so nice! 😀  

My husband also helped out by taking care of Robyn while I did my thing. He took Robyn for a swim while I did Ninna's makeup and he looked after Robyn while I hosted. Life of Yayaless Parents!  

And of course, a picture of the family:  

It was a pretty tiring day but I'm so glad she appreciated it. Props to my Tita Dada for keeping everything under wraps. And thank you for the trust!

*all photos are from my Aunt and the photographer

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My sisters stayed with us for a couple of days at home so I was able to have some time to edit videos. And I decided to edit my Cruise vlogs first. As some of you may know, if you follow me on social media, my family went on a cruise via Star Cruise Superstar Virgo last March. We sailed from Manila-Laoag-Taiwan-Hong Kong-Manila.

I’ll do separate posts per cruise day and I’ll include my vlog that day 🙂

Here are some photos that day:

We got the Inside Stateroom which is the most basic room. It can fit 3-4 people. I asked the 2 single beds to be pulled together because I don’t sleep well without my hubby beside me. I’m clingy like that. 😉

There’s a TV but the channels weren’t any good.

You also have to take note that there is no free internet. Well actually you can ask for a 1 hour complimentary internet but after that, you have to pay if you want internet. I’m not sure if wifi routers or pocket wifis work as well if you are planning to rent one, since you will be sailing and I’m not sure if the signal is 100% dependable.

Toilet and bath was a little small but it wasn’t bad at all.

Upon entering, there was a little cocktail party in the lobby.

It was about dinner time when we boarded the ship so we checked out the menus right away. They have different menus per restaurant per time, which means there are different menu for all 6 meals- breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Yep, 6 meals a day. However, take note that you won’t really be enjoying this every day since you will be going out on tours or shore excursions when you reach the different cities. We would usually avail of breakfast and dinner only, except for the last day when we stayed onboard the entire day.

We decided on Chinese food that evening:

We also checked out the amenities of the ship while we wait for that night’s show.

There was a pool, 4 jacuzzis and a giant pool slide.

They also have a gaming room full of video games which you need to rent. You can borrow board games though. Don’t expect too much from their kids’ corner. It’s mainly just a room with very little toys. Unless you let your kid join the Junior Cruiser’s program (additional payment) or take part of the activities, the kids’ corner is pretty much of no use.

I wanted to check out the library. Feeling-Belle ng Beauty and the Beast.

And finally, the highlight of the evening, and the entire cruise if I may say, the shows!

That night was full of music and dancing. I am a dancer so I obviously enjoyed every minute of it!

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