My Birthday 2011

Let me share one thing that I always imagined before my birthday came: It's to celebrate it at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa wearing that orange and red striped dress that I bought a long time ago but didn't have a chance to wear. And voila! It seemed that there's an angel who whispered to my boyfriend's ears that it's just what I wanted for my birthday. When he told me about it, I couldn't stop smiling.

So October 2, 2011 came... everything was set except that I forgot to bring my sunglasses and sunscreen. But I was so excited that it didn't matter whether I'd look like a burnt pancake after. Talking about pancake, I started my day with some and a cup of coffee at McDonald's.

Then off we went to the luxury resort. The first thing that greeted us was a smile from a staff at the lobby who told us where to go. So we strolled around and saw some beautiful spots:

Atrium

Main Pool behind my bf

Ocean Wing Pool

Beach

Ocean Pavilion

CHI, the Spa - Sanctum

CHI, the Spa - Vitality Pool

Hammock

Chapel

All the staff that we encountered while touring the resort were very polite and accommodating. I felt like a queen of my own palace.

Lunchtime came so we headed to Tides Restaurant where we made a reservation at twelve noon slot. We had sumptuous buffet meal. As I was about to finish my main dish and thought of getting some sweets, the Tides service crews surprised me with a birthday song and a birthday chocolate cake with my name on it. We were clueless on how they knew that day was my birthday but really felt happy knowing they made it so special for me, though, I got a bit shy because everyone in the restaurant was looking or glancing at our table.

one of the crews who sang me a birthday song

My Birthday Cake

We were so full after our lunch that we decided to relax in their spa. It would be my first time to try their sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi and etc. I got a bit embarrassed knowing that I couldn't get myself naked around some people so I just wore a bikini while everyone else were naked.

Jacuzzi

I certainly had a hot bath and a hot room that I just stayed there for twenty minutes. I went out to go swimming in the pool.

Ocean Wing Pool

Later on, we walked along the beach. It's the most interesting part of my day. I have always loved looking at the sea and playing with the sand; it brings peace and tranquility inside me. I was amazed to to find out that their sand is white and powdery and told myself that I don't need to travel far anymore. Plus, I saw a lot of different kinds of fish with my bare eyes that I needed not to snorkel.

Beach

I was in pure bliss that day that I didn't want to go home. The place was indeed a paradise that I'll surely visit over and over again. I can never thank God enough for all the blessings and my boyfriend for bringing such joy in my life. Gosh, writing this blog reminds me that I'm already 24!