Goddess, I Am.

I’ve said this once, and I’ll say it again: I love my job. And by extension, this means I really do enjoy working; hence, why I do little else.

These days, however, my focus has been quite off. Case in point – a task that would normally take me an hour to do now takes me about a couple at best, half a day at worst. I can’t help it. I’m now on vacation mode! The slightest reminder of the trips that I’m going to be taking within the next few months is enough to get me Googling like mad and planning our itineraries like a woman possessed.

Although Branson vacations are not part of the agenda right now, I am still heading to parts made of awesome.

Next week, The Husband and I are off to Donsol, Sorsogon for a couple of days. In case you’re wondering what could possibly be in Donsol that’s worth the excitement, I’ll give it to you in two words: whale sharks.

Oh, and we’re not just off to watch whale sharks, we’re actually going to SWIM with whale sharks. How cool is that? I’m absolutely DYING with excitement! So much so, in fact, that I’ve had my sister make me a special swimsuit that will guarantee that I don’t get mistaken for plankton. And yes, I’m serious.

I’m also looking forward to the firefly river cruise. I love fireflies, really I do, and I’m looking forward to seeing so many in such a romantic setting.

Next, we’re off to Singapore in April with The Family. I’ve never gotten around to visiting Singapore, even back in the days I spent gallivanting around the Southern Thailand and Malaysia, so I’m very much looking forward to this trip. Oh, I hope they finally open up the new Universal Studios by then!

In May, The Family and I will be going on a beach trip – probably to Bantayan again. If so, that would be my sixth time on the island, but hey, we all know that a trip to the beach is always something to look forward to, no matter what!

At the end of June, The Husband and I are going back to my favorite city (so far): Hongkong! I. CAN’T. WAIT!

I’ve been looking forward to going back since our first trip in 2007, so we’ve decided to stay a bit longer than we did the last time. We’re very much looking forward to exploring Macau some more and going birdwatching in the wetlands near Mai Po and, of course, getting back on The Abyss (THE mother of all rides, baby!) in Ocean Park.

Pardon the video. I was nearly 3 years younger, 3 years more stupid, and 3 years more O.A. The potty mouth hasn’t changed, though.

We’re yet to plan more trips for the second half of the year, but right now, I’m thinking of Coron (Palawan), Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), and Jakarta/Bali (Indonesia).

Yes, it still amazes me how happy and giddy the prospect of traveling makes me. After staying put in Cebu for so long, I’ve almost forgotten how good it feels to be someplace new. Oh yes, I’ve missed being Wander Girl, I tell you! And the prospect of taking hundreds upon hundreds of potentially gorgeous photographs is absolutely exciting!

So how about you? Where are you off to this year?

How awesome is Cebu Pacific? In 2007, I booked a trip to Boracay in May (the trip that changed my life, but that’s another story for another day) for just a little over P2,000, round-trip. That same year, I bought a ticket to Hong Kong for about P3,000, also round-trip. I never got to use it, though, because I moved to Thailand and I had to travel through shitty Air Asia to Macau from Bangkok and take theTurbo Jet to Hong Kong. But hey, P3,000 is still not a bad figure to lose.

This year, they’re doing their fabulous seat sale again (only until the 24th, people!), and The Fiance and I booked tickets for 6 days in Boracay in June for just a little less than P3,000 for both of us. I’m so excited! It will be a pretty late honeymoon since we’re getting hitched in April, but, hey, at least I get to take my favorite man to my absolute favorite place this side of the world!

Maybe one day soon Cebu Pacific will start doing cheap-o flights out of Asia. Who knows? We might get the chance to go on one of those Orlando vacations soon-ish – not that America will be the first place I’d want to visit.

Aahhh… The joy of budget airlines and their overpriced cup noodles. Who could ask for anything more?