Starbabe;*): mommy's rare day out (off?)

since aren was born, i had practically zero social life, meaning i hardly met my old friends, or went out to movies or dinner with my officemates, or even attend to my personal needs (i.e., haircut, foot spa, shopping for clothes). i'm not complaining at all; i love every minute i spend with aren, especially now that he's growing more conversant and smarter by the day.

thing is, i cannot afford to be gone for more than 24 hours... i have been away for overnight school activities only thrice yet --for the department teambuilding and institutional retreat-outing last year, and the 3rd time was the department teambuilding for the 2nd year in a row.

it was held at balay indang in cavite from april 14 to 15. it was a quaint house with a pool and huge garden, among other amenities. what i like most about it are the interesting figurines and items inside and around the house.

view from the entrance of the house

view of the living room area from the top of the stairs

getting comfy in the couch with canopy

wait! where's the horse??

afternoon rest in the pavilion (at the background is a pond covered with small leaves!)

dark wood furniture and different pieces of china add to the country atmosphere