Travel : San Benito Farm, Phillipines
THE CETAPHIL EXPERIENCE
THE FARM AT SAN BENITO
An accomodation for two at Sulu Terrace - reminds me of a fairy house!
Me and Sonia shared the room, and we got fresh fruits plus water served all the time.
There are many chairs to sit around and relax in the gardens...
Walls and vines, good together.
Tiny flowers <3
Dining in the woods, maybe?
A secret garden we found during exploration
The place is so huge that we have to take a break from walking sometimes.
I have a thing with wooden chair below the trees.
A narrow passage around the Main Villa
This is the view you'll get if you join the Yoga session.
Leaves and vines <3
The oldest tree, said to be 50 years old!
A walk to the main Villa
Last but not least... Infinite pool!
THE HEALTHY ORGANIC FOOD
Alright : this is the winner. Fruit salad with organic mayonnaise... HEAVEN.
The girls and our table situation everyday...
Avocado blend and whole-wheat granola for breakfast!
Organic beans with sour salsa to spice up a bit!
My goal was to complete tasting the whole list of healthy drinks they offer!
Winner of shake? This Chocolate Mint Chip with raw cacao and banana!
Healthy menu for a healthier soul.
We also had chips! Organic soy chips!
And what's a good day without vegan steak?
Even the cookies are delicious and vegan - glutten free!
Gurls looking so excited on picking their snack during workshop!
THE SOOTHING SPA
The hot massage oil that smells like a heavenly combination of citrus and vanilla.
The ambiance of our massage room, dominated in calming dark green color.
The beautician welcoming us with a brief of introduction to the massaging procedures.
Sonia took a very dreamy picture of me!
Preparing the session...
We shared the room so we can take each other's picture!
THE INSIGHTFUL WORKSHOP
One workshop session is about discovering your skin condition with a help from the dermatologist...
And this was about the skin myth quiz I mentioned earlier!
Our life coach, Martina Fink, who pushed us to discover our confidence and self-love better!
We also had to fill several commitments we want to bring home after the experience.
Udhara was explaining some general brief before the workshop started
Jamie, my team partner from Singapore, and her task page.
The girls was seated in different small tables to make group discussion easier.
Marlene and her volunteering act during the facial workshop.
- To take care of my skin better, by understanding what it needs and do the best to make it healthy, not by comparing my skin to other's and rushing to instant makeover.
- To be more patient during bad times such as acne break out or itchy skin due to sensitivity, and knowing that it's part of the healing.
- To let my skin breathe more fresh air and experience healthy sunlights, instead of being locked indoor for months.
- To love myself more and by doing that, able to love others more regardless of what imperfection the have (but still being very vocal to anything that's harmful and degrading woman's confidence).
- To keep being grateful and know how to feel enough.
- To reach out more women in the community that I'm involved in, and building better understanding about each other in real life rather than being cold online-fellows.
THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS
First group shot with Rachel, Rosseane, Sara, Ana, Kristine, Sonia, Jamie and me.
The cheerful Charise from Malaysia!
Selfies during meal time has became an obligatory.
Five Cancerians were celebrating their shared birthday together!
Midnight swimming and eating organic pasta time!
Some of us gathered together at the Malaysian group villa to hang out on the last night.
Always amazed by this particular calm and determined girl; the beautiful Rosseane.