Pong Thoughts: Counting the Days! 🎄

Hello! 👩🏻

So, my writing soul visited me yesterday. I feel the need to publish something but was too sleepy to do so. I have been very busy lately with all the things that's been going on. But this busy is a "good busy", I must say.


Month-ends are always busy at work. Timesheets, coachings, etc. Not to mention the endless timesheet challenges and stuff. And me going on an unpaid leave while all these are happening is really a brave move. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

My blog site is also keeping me occupied. It's been overwhelming (but my layout still sucks! Haha). Anyone, sponsor? Help, pretty please? Haha! Maayos ko din yan. 😉 Some drafts are left unpublished. Hopefully, I can publish one on Monday.

I have an event to attend to this weekend - Pawikan Festival in Bataan. Am excited, nervous. Mixed emotions. I really don't what to expect pero kaya yan! Lavern!

I hope I can squeeze everything in a day. I mean all the things that I need and I want to do. Sana ako si Super Pong! Haha. Lahat nakaplot sa calendar e. But am not complaining. Forever grateful.

But sometimes, there are things and people that we, unconsciously, due to the demands of our everyday lives, we almost forget that they exist and they are once part of our daily routine. Sad reality. 😞 But then again, it takes two brave souls for a relationship to work. Even friendship is a relationship too. Siguro it's true that no one is really that busy, we can always make time if we want to. Always make time for folks who matters the most! Love lang, bawal hate.

How Pretty, right? Taken at The Posh Podium

Merry Christmas, guys! Thanks for reading my hanash for today! Happy Thanksgiving to my friends from the US of A!



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Pong Thoughts: First Invite Everrrr!!!!!! 🐢

Ola!!! ☺

I've been blogging or should I say started blogging again for almost a year now. Last year, I decided to write again and so far, so good. I can finally say that this is something that I really love to do. Passion it is. ♥

Guess what?! I've been invited to the Pawikan Festival! Woohoo! Won't include the content of the whole letter, just the heading and the introduction. Kilig di ba?

Next week, November 25, Pawikan Festival is happening in Morong, Bataan wherein attendees are privileged to witness the laying, hatching and the releasing of the baby turtles to the wild. Amazing, yes? 🐢🐢🐢 

Good thing is that accommodation is free when you get invited and I feel so lucky to be one of the few. Aside from the fact that I am fond of turtles, just the opportunity is indeed a blessing already. First time 'toooooooooo!!!!!!!! Jusko!!! Hahahaha!

Sea turtles' rate of survival when released is so minimal but when they're able to survive, their lives could last up to 100 years. Lots of factors - weather, human intervention, ecosystem and the marine life itself too. But I would say, as humans, let's do our part. Ironically speaking, humans are the greatest threat to our pawikans, but we are the ones who can definitely save and protect them too. Let's love our oceans more - they are beautiful and definitely, we'd love to see the future generation see how beautiful the oceans are.

If you're free, c'mon join us on the 25th and celebrate the annual Pawikan Festival in Bataan! See you there! 🐢☺

PS Feeling ko blogger na talaga ko! Haha!

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My phone, iPhone 5: http://ho.lazada.com.ph/SHXTdi



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Amazing Sardine Run 🐟 - Pescador Island, Cebu

Hello!!!!! ☺

Been browsing my action cam and transferring files as I need to free up some space to give way to new ones - naks. Hehe. I've come across this video and decided to share and upload it on my YouTube Channel. Please like, comment and subscribe if you can! 

After seeing this video the day it was taken (September 17, 2017), I was totally amazed and it was like Nat Geo comes to life feels. Ang gandaaaaa!! Am forever grateful to our Cebu tour guides and the amazing experience. Grabe lang talaga. Cannot contain my happiness and kilig. Thank you, Lord! Marine life is so so beautiful. We should love the oceans more!

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My action cam: http://ho.lazada.com.ph/SHXTXP

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Pong Soundtrip: Can I Kill it with You? (I like you) ⏰

Good morning from rainy Manila! ☔



let me kill it with you ♥
photo credits: Google

I have been listening to this song, 400 Lux (by Lorde), since forever. Haha. Nakaka-adik. Yung feeling na para kang sinasapian or high ka pag naririnig mo sya. Lalo na yung intro. Hehe. Sabi nga ni Ken, "basura, labas nyo na, andyan na yung truck". Haha!

Well, anyway, this song, tingin ko, pwedeng pang roadtrip. Yung tipong pang malayuang byahe with your travel buddies, friends or your special someone. Mas maganda. Hehe.

I used to have a partner in crime, kasama ko sa lahat. E now, maybe we grew apart or what not. Not sure. Kaya, am looking for a travel buddy. Pakisend your resume saken. Hehe.

I actually thought of one person with this song, kaya lang ang dami na kasi naming napuntahan sa panaginip. Dun na nga lang din kami nagkikita. Haha. Dun tayo sa realistic, ayt? Haha!


♫🎶♪ We're never done with killing time
Can I kill it with you?
'Til the veins run red and blue
We come around here all the time
Got a lot to not do, let me kill it with you ♫🎶♪

♫🎶♪ I love these roads where the houses don't change (and I like you)
Where we can talk like there's something to say (and I like you)
I'm glad that we stopped kissing the tar on the highway (and I like you)
We move in the tree streets
I'd like it if you stayed ♫🎶♪

Yun lang, just random thoughts. ☺


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Pong Thoughts: The October that Was! 🐢👩🎉

Hooray! It's October! Month #10! 😘

It's my birth month once again and each day, I would like to share what happened, the things that made my day, who made my day, who ruined my day or if it's just a sapat day for me. By this time, it's October 31st. This post has been sitting in my drafts and now it's November 2. Hehe.

October 1 - super busog day.
💦 Spent this day with my PD (pissdrunx) brothers and sisters. We've known each other since 2002, College Days. Now, we're all grown up and most of us have families and kids of their own. Just happy to see them - just like the old days. It's Doxseey's daughter, Sab's Christening.
💦 Attended the 1st birthday of my godson, Arsen, from a grade school friend and a neighbor, Lany. Was with Tibzi.
October 2
💦 Rosary Month and Mama Mary dropped by our crib and we prayed one Joyful Mystery. #blessed.
October 3
💦 Wrote Last Night Movie Review and as of this writing, it has gained 659 views already. THANK YOU! ❤
October 4
💦 John Clave gave me 7 chocolates in exchange to my Nike Cortez. Haha! Well, thank you, Sir. 😍

October 5
💦Trying to lose weight again and Mama had me take sweet potatoes at work. Sarap! 😋 Sunset shot at home.

October 6
💦 It's my birthday!!! Celebrated it in the office as I had to work. Turned out quite well as my folks had my surfer caricature and their sweet messages. Appreciate the time and the effort, guys! 😍
💦 My family and friends showed me love via Social Media and SMS. Thanks, everyone!
💦 Thank God - 33! ❤

October 7
💦  Had my hair rebonded and colored in Dark Mahogany sh*t. Hehe. Turned out fab. Haha! Will have this hair treated in 2-3 months time again. 👱 
💦 My fave 4A's birthday - Nong Turkey. 

October 8
💦  Tibzi and I tried Kuya J Restaurant in Talaba (lost the pictures). Sarap ng sisig nila! Panalo! Had a chit-chat at Starbucks and bought an Electronic Kettle for Pops. Had my profile picture changed too. 
October 9
💦 My website www.joanepong.com is up! Woohoo!!
October 10
💦 Diving Specials chanced upon my whaleshark photo in Instagram and it qualified for their online photo contest! Love it! Thanks, Diving Specials! 
October 11
💦 PH Collaboration and we had Orchid's spaghetti with meat balls for my birthday. 🍝
October 12
💦 I almost forgot what happened, just checked and recalled whatever I could and just had some random chat with Aldous and he sent a photo of him and his ex-girlfriend. Haha. 😅
October 13
💦 Friday the 13th - Michael Pangilinan's cover of Young, Dumb and Broke is just wow. Mahusay! On the other hand, Coachee sent me the amount of commission he got from work and his It is What It Is Cover. 
October 14
💦 Busy shot with Joven, Topher, Nad and Inson. 
💦 Tibzi and Jeth shared my whaleshark photo. 
October 15
💦 That new product from Colgate did the damage. Haha!

First time to use this. Toothpaste for travel only. 

October 16
💦 For some reason, panic buying mga peeps sa SM - Bac. Super haba ng pila sa Supermarket. 
October 17
💦 "May spark!" Haha! Kulet! - ReyBri
💦  Emergency Meeting because we had to and we can. 

October 18
💦 My photo edit with Yumi and A

💦 Happy birthday, Coachee. Nabuset ako ng very light coz I edited a picture and he wants to screen it before I post. Haha. 
October 19
💦 8 years of FB Friendship, Ton! I miss you big time! ❤❤❤
October 20
💦 Metrobank and Citi Card Application - freebies galore!! Haha! 
October 21
💦 Vikings with DMC Gang! Cyrus Baguio in the house too. Hehe. 

October 22
💦 Nuvali with my Mareng Teng! Stress sa Koi. Haha! 🐠

Stampede!!! 

October 23
💦 I won the Whaleshark photocontest - kilig!!! and that dream of Coachee! Hahaha! 

October 24
💦 My phone almost gave up on me and I almost posted the "10 years" post. 🚲👧
October 25
💦 That Mango Chocolate combination is to die for! 
💦 Dyj's born day. 
October 26
💦 PD swim photos uploaded and Martina Hingis' retirement. 

October 27
💦 My Friday: 1. Productive day at work.
2. Chat with Charleston. Bigay ko na spoon mo. Haha. Salamat, Beh! 3. My almost lost phone. Kailangan na talaga palitan.
4. Seafood overload w Bob and Jayson. Busog! #violeyt...
5. Friday Traffic.
6. Am home. Game 7. Sana manalo Shell. CHAR. Ginebra won. Haha.
October 28
💦 Elou's despedida

PD

October 29
💦 Smartphone gone. Huhu. 📵
October 30
💦 Adsense for my own account - approved! Woohoo!
October 31
💦Kitty's gift is just sweet. Haha! Thanks, gurl! ❤


"Happy birthday Jo1" 💖💕💓

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Pong Thoughts: Goodbye, iPhone 5! My ultimate Soul Searching Phone📴

Hello! 😇

How is everythang? Well, finally, am saying good bye to my iPhone 5 who's been with me for the past three effing years. LOL. This guy witnessed the ups & downs, the changing of access codes, the deletion of pictures and numbers and then putting them back in - it's been crazy! Wala talagang forever. Haha! 

3 years, 3 months (7/14-10/17)

It was July of 2014 when I bought this phone, The reason? I needed a diversion! Ang mahal mag-divert no? It was in MOA and Memo Express offered a decent deal which I can't say no to. I was with my highschool friend, Maye, at that time. We're still both working in Makati, so she picked me up and we went straight to MOA. She bought a laptop, same day. She even met the "diversion" guy! The hell. Sorry, sa makakabasa, for fun na lang. Nakakatawang balikan. Haha! 2014 was hell crazy and the early stages of 2015 too. 2016? I can't recall - meaning hindi na tumatak. Haha. 

This phone was with me during my travels too - the time when the so called soul searching happened. Sagada, Palawan, La Union, to name a few. Haha! Good times! Though, I still have a lot of files in this phone, I have to let go. Tried to revive it along with my friends, but to no avail. Will try again in Power Mac Center, but not to retrieve the files anymore, but to make it functional, at least a home phone. 😉

Am currently using the ever reliable-3-day-battery-life of my Cloud Lite Phone. Pa-load na kayo! Haha! 

Load, anyone? 😅

 

Now, am torn if am to switch to Android (Hey yo, Steph Curry!) but am still madly going gaga over Apple. And I need it for my blogs too. You know, I don't buy a phone just because. Sobrang mahal e, tapos pang poser lang? Haha! Peace! 

On the side note though, ads are back on my site! Love it! Finally, after switching to my own domain! Thanks, Google! 😍


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Pong Thoughts: Ginebra & 5 blogs delayed 😪

Hello! 👀

Good morning from Manila! Well, my writing soul just arrived and am just welcoming it by publishing a new blog. 

Congrats to #NSD folks, by the way. In our Group Chat yesterday, I think am the only one rooting for Meralco. Haha. Don't get me wrong, am a San Miguel fan. Since SMB lost to Ginebra during the semis, I cannot root for them, lol. I must say, LA Tenorio - you're the man! Ang galing! Ang lakas makagwapo! 😍😍😍

Photo Credits - Various Google Images
Collage made by: Aldous Jimenez (Thanks, Coachee 😘)

What's been up? It's been a busy as a bee October because it's my birth month and some friends are here for a vacation and we're kinda maximizing the time we have. 😉

I have blogs drafted to be posted - 4, well make that 5 including our latest swim trip to Pansol.

My head is a little bit spinning. I arrived home late yesterday and slept late too. Later, I have a tea sesh with a good friend Karen then we're off to meet our PD brothers for Elou's send-off party. I badly need some sleep which I plan to do maybe later when am on my way to Dasma.


It has been a crazy birthday month and I still a few days to celebrate. I almost posted the blog entitled "10 years" a few days back. Crazy funny. Meron pa rin e. This is me talking to myself now. Haha. Pardon me, am sleepy as fvck. Wala lang 'tong post ko. Haha.

That's it. Pancit! Blogging more soon enough! And oh by the way, my Last Night Movie thoughts is now one of my popular blog posts. Maraming maraming salamat sa pagbasa ng mga hanash ko about it!


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Pong Thoughts: Last Night Movie 📹

Hello! 😊

Last Sunday, September 30, was my tennis hero, Martina Hingis' birthday. No, no connection about Last Night Movie, but just random thoughts. Happy birthday, Martina! Please play and win forever! lol. 🎾

Last Night Poster
photo credits: Star Cinema

Well, anyway, what's with this movie "Last Night" that caught my attention? At first, I just knew that I definitely want to watch it because it's a Toniolo (Toni Gonzaga - Piolo Pascual) movie. I watched Starting Over Again and I loved it. There were tears. But this time, I am more mature, so my tears went unli with sipon on the side. Haha.

The film is not the usual rom-com, pakilig movie. But c'mon, we can't deny Toniolo's chemistry. Ibang klase din talaga. The movie is somehow, a reality. I can say this maybe because, I have already experienced so many deaths in my life and lahat masakit. Wala namang good bye na masaya, tama? But what am saying is lahat ng mga taong nauna na, they are the ones closest to me, kaya when they've gone, I was lost and until now, I feel that I only have few genuine people left in my life. 

Just some simple take aways from the movie, sobrang sarap mabuhay. Kung pwede nga lang forever na 'to, tama? Pero totoo yan, walang forever. Lifetime, meron. Kaya make the most out of it. Daming magagandang lugar, God made them for us to appreciate and experience life, see his amazing world - kasama tayo dun! Tayo kaya pinakamagandang creation ni God (apir!); while am writing this, some people are fighting for their lives; me, am lucky am still able to write; and you, maraming salamat sa pag-aksaya ng time sa pagbasa ng mga hanash ko (apir!). And, in life, lahat ng tao you will meet along the way, may purpose. Yung iba ang tagal mo nakasama, pero pag nawala, parang wala lang. Yung iba naman 2 weeks, 2 hours mo lang nakilala pero sobrang tatatak talaga. Tapos pag nawala, ang sakit. Yung feeling na parang ang tagal mo na kilala, parang kahapon lang feels, treasure them. Sila talaga ang andyan for you 'til the end. I guess am lucky, I have a few. Quality over quantity 'ika nga. 

Watching the film made me realize a few things which I knew already existed but I guess, the proper way to say it is that, it made me appreciate life (more) in general and to never give up as there's always hope and no matter how difficult life could get, feeling mo dead end na, when you think there's no way out, no, laging merong paraan. It could be so difficult pero kaya. Minsan mabagal ang process, pero kaya pa rin.

Lumabas ako ng sinehan na luhaan, ang sakit kasi. Pero hindi natatapos dun e. Masakit man, positive pa rin ang gustong iparating na message ng Last Night. Masakit kasi, natagpuan mo na, tapos mawawala ulit. Kasi nga may purpose lahat ng tao na dadating sa buhay mo di ba? Kahit one night lang yan, tatatak yan. Kaya treasure the moment/s and live each day as if it's your last. Enjoy lang. 

Star Cinema - isa na namang magandang pelikula. Sa writers, Neil Arce and Bella Padilla, Bb. Joyce Bernal and shempre sa Toniolo at sa lahat ng bahagi ng movie. Salamat. 

Sarap mabuhay at magmahal! 


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Pong Travels: Short Whaleshark Clip 🐳🌊

Hello! 

Sharing a very sweet and short clip of my whale shark encounter. Patiently waiting for the gentle fella to arrive and tada! I was not even prepared. lol. More to come! Such a very fine moment. Love it! 🐳🌊

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Pong Travels: Cebu

Hello-hello! 👩

This is my very first video edit! It's a short one. Hehe. More like a teaser to my work-in-progress blog and vlog? 

Please subscribe to YouTube Channel! Thanks! More to come! 💕

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Pong Soundtrip: Stevie Hoang 🎤

Hello! 💆
It's been a sickly (clogged nose) weekend to date - bummer! Am feeling better now though. 👃👊

Just wanted to share the songs that I listen to. I listen to different genres - from punk, reggae, alternative, pop, edm, rnb, soul, love songs etc - I can be as flexible as possible simply because I love music and I love singing too. Today, it's Stevie Hoang's Day. I've been listening to this guy since 2010 - my Verizon and PeopleSupport Days. A colleague introduced his song Addicted to me back then and yeah, I got addicted to it and I loved it and I still do! I'll Be Fine is such a fine song too. Just couple of days ago, I fell in love with Just in Case. ❤

His songs convey almost the same meaning - hope. But who gives up on love, right? One thing's for sure, am a hopeless romantic too. Some people may think that I am strong - yes I am, but those who know me, can attest to it that am such a cry baby too. 

Anyway, I just feel the need to share and I hope you enjoy his songs too! Am listening to him right now while at work. 💕

Check his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/steviehoang

photo not mine - credits to the owner (found in Google)

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Pong Travels: STKD - Cebu 🌊🌴

Hello! 😌

It's a beautiful Saturday morning and am still at work! Bummer! Still have loads to do. (managed to still post a blog though) lol. 👊

Bound for Cebu later around 4P to see the Whale Sharks and the Kawasan Falls. No Canyoning/Canyoneering for me as my ortho is out of the country and poor me, I do not have my clearance yet. It's going to be my second time in Cebu and maybe, next year, I would be able to tick Canyoneering off my bucket list. February? We'll see. Looking forward though. 👀

Right now, I still have 4 on my to-do list, phone is charging, GoPro is charging and am leaving some stuff here in the office to make my pack a bit lighter. 👌

Papa sent me packing earlier - kidding. Thanks sa paghatid, Pa!  ♥

Will blog about it when I get back! #pongtravels #tortoiseadventures #pongtograpiya is back!!! Woohoo!!!

Are you ready to get stoked? Tara! 

my STKD bag

my stuff. ✈

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Pong Thoughts: Quik Pod Go Pro Pole for Lefties

Hello!! 😎



About two weeks ago, I purchased a Quik Pod Sport Pole (click link for my blog post), but had issues with the safety tether (the location of it) as it has to be stretched way too long so the pole and the mount will meet halfway. Had to consult several GoPro users on how to do it, but all responses lead to the same instructions included in the pack.
Sent Quik Pod - PH a message and they said that it's a design flaw and they will raise the concern; hence the video below. I truly appreciate it from them! I love Quik Pod - PH na. Hehe. Am not a lefty, but this definitely helped. ☺

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Pong's YouTube: Simon Enciso 🏀

Hi Everyone! 😎

Am trying if I can vlog too, so just testin' my YouTube Page with this video shout out from Simon Enciso of the Alaska Aces. 🏀

Hi Coachee! 😉🍄

Please comment, like, share and subscribe to my channel and my blog page! Yay! 


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Pong Thoughts: QuikPod Sport Camera Pole

Hello-hello! 😌

After contemplating, a lot of Google searching, gathering suggestions and recommendations from my fellow GoPro users, and from a lot of other people, finally, I have found the pole that I want after I had the first pole broken. It's the Quik Pod Sport! Sweet. 👄

At PHP2399, you will get all of these! 

Last Sunday, my sister and I went to Makati to search and check for a pole. We went to Greenbelt, The Landmark, Glorietta and SM. We heard Mass at the The Landmark too. ⛪

Quik Pod Sport is light weight and I just love the rubber grip, perfectly fits my hand. Yay! 😉 And, it has this built-in selfie mirror which is perfect so you can better see if your photo is in the center. And it can be used not only for your GoPro or action camera, but also for your smart phones and other cameras. Sharing some snaps and description of each. Hope this helps! Adventure toime! 😎

Retracted Length: 15.5"
Extended Length: 39"

Built-in Mirror Selfie

Clips for easy retracting pole. Also, there's a push or quick release button for easy changing of mounts - upper left button.

Clockwise: Tether, GoPro Mount, Adapter (on top: Tightening Tool), Smartphone Adapter, Hiking Clip, GoPro Remote Control Strap 

Tilt this part at your convenience when taking photos or videos. 

Safety Tether, you can add a leash too. Better to be safe than sorry, yes? 😉

Carrying Bag

- Load Capacity: 680 grams
- Could be used for: Smartphones, Cameras, Action Cameras
- Waterproof and Impermeable
- Compact, Lighweight
- Fits cameras and camcorders with a standard tripod socket - sweet 😍

For more info - www.quikpod.com


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