COOL OFF YOUR STRESSFUL DAYS AT MALUMPATI COLD SPRING, ANTIQUE

This post might be long overdue but let me tell you a little story. There are times when I imagine myself floating in a river of ice and drifting towards an ice castle. Further down, a row of white polar bears would wait in line to welcome me in their kingdom. I am a king there.

And then I wake up.

Some days, I lose myself dreaming about mundane things, and other days, I am planning on unexpected weekend getaway with friends.

This particular trip, I was with a good buddy Joebert. He is a seafarer and just gotten off from a 9-month contract. A trip we both needed. It was a three day travel from Aklan to Antique which eventually led us to this cool spring water resort.

One of the cleanest river in the country

Malumpati Cold Spring is located in Brgy. Guia Pandan Antique. The resort is known for its pristine spring water popular for the family. From Aklan, we took the bus going to Antique and instructed the driver to drop us off in the transportation area going to the cold spring.

I had often wondered where the word MALUMPATI came from. But through some thorough research, it has come to my conclusion that it is actually a local word which means “Malumpat and Ati” or the Aeta will jump. Talking with the locals, it was believed that before, when the resort was not as known as it is today, many aeta or atis used to jump and take a clean bath in the crystal clear blue waters. Thus MALUMPATI had its name.

The eraly morning view of the resort.
People would usually flock on Saturdays and Sundays at 8AM

A lifeguard is on watch the entire time to make sure that no accident will take place

The resort has a lot of photo worthy spots you can lounge on

One of it's exciting adventure is jumping on this 7ft ledge

How to get there:

1. From Iloilo City, ride a jeep to Molo Terminal. Ride a ceres bus going to Pandan, Antique. Bus fare is at P100

2. Drop off at Pandan Plaza and ride a motorcycle going to Malumpati Cold Spring. Fare is at 250 one way

Things to take note:

Opening Hours: 7:30AM – 4PM

Admission Fee:

P40- Adults

P30- Senior Citizens and PWD’s

P10- Kids

Accommodation:

Cottages- P200-500

Overnight rooms- P1200-1800

Activities:

Water Tubing- P200/person

Trek- P200

Food- 1,000 for 3 pax depending on appetite

The serene set where the preparation and briefing happens
before you do the water tubbing

Us not minding the happy people doing their jump shots

Us doing the mandatory jump

When in Antique, do what the tourist do

The very sturdy floater

Skincare essentials at Zensuals Beauty and Nail Lounge

Please don't judge me. I seldom do my skincare sessions and this is the first time I am sharing it in public. You see, I do not do any steps when taking care of my skin. And to pamper myself daily, I usually follow these simple routine:

1. Wash your face before sleeping

A must for me since I usually spend my time outdoors. This would give you some breathing space to clear out all the pollution and dirt that got stuck in your pores.

2. Sleep

Yep. As much as I am a night person, I make sure to get enough sleep and that would range from 6-7 hours of total rest. I get all cranky if I tend to receive less of it.

Yup, that's basically my skincare process. But hey, i do not have the perfect skin and that is because of my poor time management and being lazy in applying all these inorganic chemicals. My therapist would tell me that I have a very bad case of uneven skin tone. I totally agree with her. With forceful perseverance, I tried Zensuals Beauty and Nail lounge. And so, my skincare sessions begins.

Located at the 2nd floor of Festive Walk Mall, Iloilo Business Park

But to sum it all up, let me show you my very first attempt to VLOG. hahaha

Unplugged 101: Tell me something I needed to hear

Dear 29-year- old self,

How are you doing? It’s been a while since my last attempt to get in touch with you. I know you are scared right now and things will be scarier in the coming days. Hold on tight, life is meant to be scary and terrifying and dark at the same time. That is the reason why outliving life is even more special.

Never forget that you were born strong, and no amount of fear or rejection nor hurt can ever bring you down. You have been through the worst and maybe some of the most down you can ever be. Did you remember the time when you had nothing but a dime in your hand a head full of dreams and possibilities? You never gave up then. You saw the future as a bright glittering universe ready to be conquered. You were hopeful, and nothing can ever come between you and your victory. It was wonderful how you vividly planned and spun the web of success in your spinning wheel.

But reality is cruel and mean in its own way. You fell hard into that corporate stream of heartbreaks crushing your innocent spirit away. Yes, you have experienced rain, and it was just not the usual drizzle, it was a hurricane of tears and disappointments taking the very hope of your life. But did you give up?

No, you did not give up. Not even when your mama gave her permanent goodbye leaving you lifeless and lost. Not even when you took over the baggage that needed to be carried when she left. You did not give up. You took the stand with dry eyes and a hard cold heart. I know you have given a piece of yourself away in that process, and you were ok to willingly give it anyway. You had no choice. Its either you move forward, or you lag and sulk with the shallow misery. Remember this: You did not give up.

Think again how sweet the taste of success felt like. How addicted you were to its honeycomb sweetness and how it became your ambrosia to strive more and become the man you were meant to be. Can you remember the determination in your eyes every time you wake up in the morning? Your eyes, oh how scary your eyes looked then. Mischievous and cunning, sharp and ravenous. But people would not understand why you were hungry. They would never comprehend your desire because it was disguised as greed for recognition and validation. Your silence has made them think it was true.