Thursday, August 18, 2005

8/18/2005 11:21:00 PM
I'm back!!! [with gazillion pictures.] (",)

On board American Airlines flight ***, we landed at Long Beach airport. As a first timer in California, I loved it there. I so wanted to stay a little longer. I wanted to move there. [you'll know why in a while.] The weather is great. Proof of California's tropical weather are the numerous palm trees you see around. I really plan to move there and make it my second home.


Aside from the fact that it's our first family vacation, I haven't seen my relatives for more than 10 years, so it was really fun, making up for it. I've realized that no matter how long the time spent apart was, the love for one another remains and always will. At first, there were awkward moments, but as days passed by, we loosened up. Too bad 'coz right when we were beginning to get closer, it was time for us to leave. It was a very brief stay. I hope the next time I'd get there, it would be for good.



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with jappy and poopie, on our way to Cali
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with poopie

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jappy

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our first late lunch together, CPK Long Beach


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tallest thermometer

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California sunset



Vegas Baby!!!
From Long Beach airport, we headed straight to Las Vegas. [first time] as well. Nice place. I know now why it's called crazy Vegas! Haha! And it's true as well that they do not have any clock in any of the casinos there. So you never really keep track of time. Stayed in Vegas for three days.

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from top: a giant coke; Harley-Davidson; a replica of Eiffel tower;Wynn hotel [where we checked in, awesome!] on the elevator haha!;waiting in line; w/ Tito Ver, Dad, Jappy dinner at Wynn; along the streets of Vegas; in front of the hotel; with Jappy; Paris hotel; stained glass design at one of the hotels; The Bellagio; Caesar's escalator; Caesar's Place's lobby; Wynn again; [can't help it. it's so nice there!]; with sisters and cousin on the van; the relatives; high limit slots; with Jappy brunch @ Mandalay bay; Luxor hotel; Mandalay Bay; MGM Grand; M & M's store [Jappy got crazy when she the shop]; M&M's chocolate factory; with a blue M&M; M&M photobooth; Excalibur; Rio with Jell; last day in Vegas; brunch at The Bellagio; Monte Carlo hotel

Hollywood


Walk of fame..Rodeo Drive..Universal..Beverly Hills..

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What made trip even more special...

Califonia Lovin'


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him
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Yes, he came. Never thought he would. The reason why I was quite sad before I left for California was that I really thought I won't see him there. They drove for 8 hours. So there. (",)


Now and Then...
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My cousin Angelo and Poopie. Hahaha! So cute! Image hosted by Photobucket.com
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They grew up to be so gorgeous. Haha! It's in the genes bebe.. *wink*


Meanwhile, while looking for some model houses, I found one that I could actually call my "dreamhouse." It's a simple, spacious, single level house. Made me realize that it's time for me to start saving for the future.
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Last day...

The Ocampos
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a pic during our flight back home



[edit]
I am just so thankful for this trip, first and foremost, to God who makes all things possible. To my relatives there in California for hosting us. To the boyfriend and his mom and kuya who traveled for 8 hours. Who would have thought that I will be able to be at the places I only see in movies. It has been so much fun!!! Looking forward to our next vacation. (",)

Tidbits:

* Started on my new job at the doctor's office. (",)

* Looking for on a trip to Wisconsin Dells come Labor Day.

* Miss my former job. [ano ba talaga?!]

* Got more additions to my growing collection of shot glasses.

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::::::::::[much love,,,cath♥]::::::::

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