CT- Sleepover (like no other)

CT Team: Simply stated, it is less me and more we.

I say, this is not our first overnight together as a team. We had a few sleepless nights indeed, making our never-ending reports and feasibility studies. Our 'venue' was always my place, same old couch and dining table as our bed.

This time, everything was new - from the bed sheets to the lighting, it just ignited a whole new overnight experience for us. I call it a sleepover like no other.

I never thought we'd be finally able to do it. For months we've been planning to go on one of our tour destinations and actually spend the night there as guests, not as coordinators. But we never had the luxury of time to do so. With my lightning fast mind [took me days to plan this out - :)) ] I planned for a 2-day trip down South to finish up our projects and suggested it to them. Of course, with a 2-day trip, we had to stay somewhere for the night.

Though it was still considered a business trip, again, who says you can't have fun (lots of it) while working? :))

So, after a sizzlin' hot day going around in Samboan, we travelled back to the town of Boljoon. Finally, a breather!

"We, as a team, didn't start out as best of friends. We were just old block mates from first year college. But through time, we learned to trust each other not just with our roles and responsibilities in the company, but as real friends. Someone who rejoices in truth, listens to all your rants, accepts your imperfections, mourns with you in sadness and encourages you to become a better person. This is something I thank God for everyday, a friendship like no other. "

Hannah and I - we were supposed to sleep in one bed but i ended up sleeping on the floor :))

The photogenic Danica, the ever charming Sheena and sleepy-head Christine on the other side of the room.

Our signature pose - with Danica! There's just something about this letter. #Happyhearts

Look at these two lovely ladies and the pretty colorful bed linen! Oh love!

The warm yellow light in our little room. It gave us that homey feeling.

That night was just special and extraordinary. We slept late, talked about anything under the sun and had a good laugh! It didn't matter what our eye bags would look like in the morning with only a few hours of sleep and considering the work that we had to accomplish the next day, what mattered most was the bond and the strengthened friendship.

"The happiest moments my heart knows are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed characters."
- Thomas Jefferson

I just love these ladies as much as I love my job!

Mia, Sheena, Hannah, Danica ...

and Christine ....

Individually we are one drop, but together we are an Ocean!

© Mia Huang (All photos are by her unless otherwise stated)

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CT- Lovely Samboan

While everybody is busy preparing for the most awaited season of the year,

Mama Mia is out in the wild, pretty much busy exploring Genesis.

What a way to spend the Christmas season - exploring lovely Samboan

All thanks to CEBUano Tours, i get to see another side of Cebu.

Yes I know its my job, but who says you can't have fun while working?

It started with a 4 hour drive to the south with my trusty-old jazz, some 5 minute trek and ...

Hello, my little piece of heaven!

"C" for CEBU! - truly an awesome place!

Of course I traveled with the whole team. We met someone new too! Hello Kim and thank you for joining us! ~ I'm pretty sure he had the time of his life, traveling with 5 lovely, uber talkative ladies *wink*

crystal clear waters - something you don't get to see a lot these days

So we go climbing .. and woah

will you look at that!

A beauty to behold in every twist and turn! This multi-faceted waterfalls is a creation beyond comprehension.

For a moment, I was just speechless...

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But seriously, I can't believe I climbed a waterfall * Mama Mia, the damsel in distress at that time, was assisted by Sir Nic and Noy Jerry *

There's much more than just waterfalls in Samboan.

We also had a glimpse of their Marine Sanctuary.

This shore boasts of a rich biodiversity of corals, fishes and other marine life.

On that particular day, i was obsessed with brittle stars which belongs to the starfish family, i think (not so sure about that x.x)

Our trips are never complete without heritage walks around town

"C" for the CEBUano Tours team! Behind us is a watchtower believed to have been erected during the 1700's.

The view while standing around the town plaza.

An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment ~ David Attenborough

Our lovely Samboan expedition ended with such a spectacular view ..

© Mia Huang (All photos are by her unless otherwise stated)

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