Gearing Up!

Yes, I need stuff! I need the gear if I want to pursue the life of a traveler. I didn't even own a bag for crying out loud. LOL. So, in a span of 1 month, I saved up and bought what I needed little by little. Here's my list of gear bought and need to buy. I didn't realize just how much stuff one needs till I wrote all down!

1. 40L backpack - DONE! Cheap Baclaran type with rain cover, but it will have to do for now - P1,100
2. 5 or 10L dry bag  - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Need a new though. Ripped what I currently have -  P350
3. Headlights - DONE! - P100
4. Flashlight/Tent light - DONE! - P130
5. Snorkeling gear - DONE! - P350 - cheap Divisoria kind
6. Dri-fit shirts and shorts - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! demmit don't remember the cost. I think it was less than 400 a shirt and less than 300 for shorts
7. Compression pants, leg warmers or at least leggings - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Leggings though. and trek pants Nike P150 Ukay ukay LOVVVEEEE!
8. Waterproof bag for money and cellphone - DONE! Again the cheap Divisoria kind for P40. I want to get the more reliable ones for P150-P200
9. Trek sandals - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Thank you Kayumangi! P450 a pair. Then there's Manjaru slippers about P380
10. Hiking shoes/Amphibious shoes - eyeing Merrell's All Out Terra Light or Trail P5000 budget. Mahal got boots at 50% (lucky him) Merrell Chameleon II P6995 regular price
11. Socks! LOL obviously I don't use rubber shoes much anymore - [editted 7/26/16] still can't believe this is on the list hahahaha!
12. Sleeping mat/sleeping bag - DONE! - Again the cheap Divisoria kind of sleeping bag for P480
13. Tent! - DONE! From Lazada for P500 good for 4pax
14. Tarp for tent/Ground sheet - DONE! bu I think I need to either cut it or get another that fits better - P130
15. First Aid Kit - DONE! Mercury at P303
16. Another rashguard or swimsuit - since I lost weight, what I have are a wee bit too big - DONE! Sun Kissed P780 and MTO from IG P650
17. Water container -  DONE! P88 from that Japanese store in Robinson's Las Pinas
18. Rope (also required for the BMC I plan to attend to in April)
19. Mesh kit/portable cooking set - although I have baonans I can use, I want the ones that come with a cooking set; I did get sporks though for P88 at the Japan Store.
20. Portable butane stove
21. Aqua shoes
22. Arm warmers - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Arm sleeves for P35 each, got 4
23. Gloves - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Thank you Twin Hike events LOL P50
24. Fold-able chairs
25. Action Camera - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Thank you Mahal! SJCAM 6000 W9 P4,700 with accessories 
26. Waterproof jacket - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! haha! Ukay ukay LOVEEEE! Columbia P500 and unknown brand P280
27. Rain coat - nah!
28. Repair kit - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! langhiya needle and thread, duct tape and little things lang pala to! hahaha! It's all gone missing now, so I need a new set.
29. Belt bag
30. Cap - IKR, pati ba naman cap wala ako haha! [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Brown Trekker is awesome! P350 Columbia
31. Pillow! - DONE! P100 neck pillow (turned out to be my best friend in Jomalig!) [editted 7/26/16] DEMMIT I LOST IT! :( Need a new one
32. Day Hike Bag - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Thank you Mahal! Sideout from Base Kamp P1200
33. Trekking pole - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! Brown Trekker is awesome! P250. Got 2 for the both of us
34. Headgear - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! P50 each. Have 2 now.
35. 70L backpack for my love - Sideout from Base Kamp P3000 budget
36. Compass - [editted 7/26/16] DONE! P50 at Brown Trekker

I'm pretty sure the list will grow, but I think I have most of what I need at the moment. :) Not bad considering how expensive gear can be. I know I will have to invest later on more sturdy items like a better bag or tent. This will get me by for now. :)

Till the next blog! Much love.

Selfie Bucket List

I never used to like Selfies. Didn't even really like having my picture taken, but since about 2 years ago, I've started to appreciate taking a selfie. So I have started a Selfie Bucket List! It's still growing and some have been crossed off the list already. Some are a long shot or just dreams (libre naman mangarap). You never know though, I just might cross it out at some point in my life.

SELFIE:

• with a full sleeve tattoo
• with Apo Whang-od or Grace
• on the summit of the top 3 highest mountains in the Philippines
• with a sea of clouds
• with a whale shark
• on a road trip with friends
• lying down on white sand
• jump shot on pink sand
• sitting down on golden sand
• with diving gear
• walking on a sandbar
• with a live starfish
• with an endangered species
• swimming above corals
• with Nemo or Dory
• while swimming with a sea turtle
• pitching my tent on a beach
• pitching my tent on a mountain
• roasting marshmallows over a bonfire
• jumping off a cliff into water
• hundreds of meters above ground on a line
• climbing roots
• while rappelling
• on a hot air balloon
• while parasailing 
• while Whitewater Rafting
• horse back riding
• on a horse on the beach
• chilling on a huuuge ass duyan (hammock) 
• going down a sand dune
• in an outreach program
• as a volunteer tutor to kids
• hugging a snowman I made myself
• boarding a plane on a domestic flight
• getting off a plane from an international flight 
• watching fireflies light up the night
• making water spray while on a jet ski
• running down The Great Wall
• having wine with the view of the sea, white walls and blue doors
• spotting an alien or bigfoot in a huge working miniature exhibit
• on top of an elephant
• partying it out in Oktoberfest
• drenched in Songkran
• chillin' in a kawa over flames!