Last session + Heat Wave + Toothache

we are on the last blow of wind in our lovely beach

and i am a bit sad about it.

i wish i had an 11m or just for the wind to stay for a few more weeks.

but altogether it's been a great season! 

I am actually surprised that i used my 5m sooo much, i thought i would not be needing it too much

but i did!

Now i have a few weeks to endure this heat wave.

And i tell you it's freaking humid as hell and since it's the peak of 

summer in the Philippines, Boracay has been going off the hook with tourists!

I've been going nuts because there is toooo many people in the beach and one of the reasons i moved here is for the "laid back" life.

April is not laid back in this place.

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Well, on the other side of things, parties are going on everywhere, even here in Kasbah.

so in the end it's still fun.

 i've been busy organizing parties here and there, can't even update my own blog, running around like crazy, can't even find time to hang out.

and i really wish for it to be over soon.

Today i get a day off because i am heading down to the city to get my first surgery ever.. and  am scared.

i've been trying for a year now, NOT to have my impacted wisdom tooth removed but the pain is just insane, i can feel it in my head and until the tip of my fingers.

Last night i was in so much pain, i had to drink mefanamic acid, anti bacterial and anti-histamine 

(because i just found out that am allergic to mefanamic acid, it makes my eyes and lips puff)

that i was knocked out at 7pm and missed the season closing party at Hangin Kite Center, what a bummmer. 

i also woke up at 1am because of the pain that i had to take a 2nd batch of pain killers :( 

and i am not really a fan of meds.

and i didn't stop taking the mefanamic acid, so now i feel like a dying puffer fish :/

o well,am gonna go to the doctor and be brave and get this tooth out. 

I'll try to post some pictures of my "first" surgery.

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Here are some photos from my super lightwind last session in Bulabog.

(it was such an effort to even jump with my 9m being my biggest sail.)

but i was persistent as the next session i might have is in China

PS: this NBI e-clearance thing is driving me nutZ! 

why is it so hard to get a visa to china?!

Taken by awesome Micheal Webb

Thank you sooo much!

KTA - Boracay 2013

WOW! now that was a Long Busy WEEK!

A lot of speculation was going around a week before KTA Boracay

since it is almost the end of our season and the wind was a bit sketchy already.

But hence, Boracay still delivered.

it did put up to it's name as one of the most popular tropical 

island destinations of the world and also one of the windiest places in Asia.

The wind started light which was good for racing and a little bit of freestyle when i can lightly use my 

9m (my biggest kite sail), then it just started to blow like crazy during the last day, i was OVERPOWERED on my 5 that my bar was jsut slipping out of my hands, and some of the guys were having such a great riding session with 7 and 6s.

This tour stop showed how busy Boracay can be, especially at that time which is easter week.

I did not really participate in the race for this stop as i was really really busy with work and a lot of work plus i dont have a big kite for this.
Competing during the busiest time of the year for us, got an A on my busy bucket list.
although, at the same time it's good for the publicity of Kiteboarding in the Philippines, and the local establishments that supported this event, of course including KASBAH :)

all the photos and videos about the KTA here in Boracay showed sunny blue skies, clear blue waters, happy people, good winds and a great kiteboarding community. What more can you ask for?

I just wish we have better internet in general so we can broadcast almost on real time
but hey, it's just insanely slow.
Day5 video is not even out yet and its already almost a week after the event.
it takes a day to upload a hi res photo up on the web..
pssssss.
things like these really pisses me off.

but anyways here's the day1-4 videos from the event
As you can see, kite racing is a big thing in the Philippines,
we have very good representation on this discipline up in the podium,
to the racers of the Philippines, congratulations!!! great job.

As for us freestylers, the boys are doing well and landing bigger and better tricks with more style.
As for the women.. there are still a few of us and i really do hope more girls come in and get into freestyle and surf. X

I've made it my personal job to get my board-riding friends to go kiting but i am too busy with other things recently that i cannot get them out in the water as much as i want to. :(
Next season it is then.


PS: I really would like to be less busy and spend more time with my friends and family and i know that the only one who can do this is me. working on it.

I am only less than two months away from leaving for the USA and Europe. I am nothing more than excited to do this again for the 3rd year. and hopefully go somewhere new as well.
I really wish though some of my friends can join me on this trip!
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Peace!

KTA Philippines 2013 Day 1 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

KTA Philippines 2013 Day 2 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

KTA Philippines 2013 Day 3 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

KTA Philippines 2013 Day 4 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

Loud Basstard

Hey Guys,

Check out this little AD i did with Loudbasstard.

It's a sick product.

Ok i don't wanna sound like an AD

but hey,

it's bamboo amplifiers!! 

plus philippine made!

Ive been an avid fan of the brains behind Loudbasstard. 

The work that they do there in Cebu is just

insane!

idolizing them in my own way, as i love doing a lot of brand development work,

these are the people i follow on instagram. lol

So many new ideas! Cebu is great maybe i can pay a visit soon

Hmmm.

Cebu or Samar? am contemplating on that.

so check out,

www.loudbasstard.com

and see <3 p="">

Thailand in my heart

Thailand always held a special place in my heart. I've been coming to Thailand for the Past 3 years, the last 2 years was for the KTA in Pranburi. Pranburi is this little town that i learned to love.
Last year, i went there to participate in the KTA for the first time ever, competing outside the Philippines for kitesurfing. And i won't deny it, i cried before my heat. I didn't expect to compete, also with a new kite that i've never held before, it was a bit embarrassing especially those who saw me like Su, Ali and Rebecka, but hey am human! lol These girls have always inspired me to ride harder and helping me with kiteboarding related decisions along the way, especially Su Kay who is now part of the KTA crew, super stoked about it.. the KTA media department has done a great job in communicating to the rest of the world what we have going on here in Asia and it's great! - Thank you Su!
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My canadian teammates Sam Medesky and David Drinkwater built a slider at Pranburi which made me wanna go there, plus there was a KTA going, a new cable park in Hua Hin and i just came from a very very bad situation in my life that i just had to escape and be alone for a bit.

I spent almost a month in Pranburi and it proved to be a place to heal my heart, mind and soul. Quiet, peaceful, and laid back. Everyday was like yoga, kite, cable, explore caves and mountains, eat thai food hang out with friends and do it all over again the next day.

Coming back to the place that healed me was a bit touchy, with the same people that i knew from before and a few good new ones too. Simple things made me smile like the same "Cha Ma Nao" - lemon iced tea vendor by the seaside, TRYING to drive a scooter - which i also learned here last year - and got to practice it again. This time i was driving more than 40. :) and many many familiar things.

i was so excited to kite here again, it may not be as windy as my homespot but the conditions here are perfect when there is enough wind for my 9m. flat, with little kickers. - ALWAYS the best conditions for my boots.. wiii! - check out the cool photos taken by my good friend, The infamous Game Face Pout captured yet again on camera by Anny Barlow!!! She also won first place for Women's TT Racing!! so proud!

 


This year's KTA was even more special as i won my first Singles Heat and am happy with my shared 7th with Polly Crathorne who is the current british freestyle champion at 18!!! wohooo

sorry guys i didn't make it up in the race ranks compared to Bintan, i didn't have the right gear for racing on light wind. :( but its ok, there is always a next time.

Adding more spice to this tour stop is Veso - a very awesome paraglider who was putting on a great aerial show for us AND filming from up above too!! Anny and sukie went on for a spin too!! i wish i also did :( - o well next time :)

Thailand will not be complete without some SHOPPING! i bought some nice rings from my lovely girlfriends back in Boracay and went on a food adventure with Kristiin, Rebecka, Stephan, Etc.

i adore this coconut ice cream!!! i don't know why it's not really available in the Philippines. grrr

Congratulations to all the winners, now am en-route home

to gear up for KTA Boracay in two weeks X

Check out all the videos That Frenchie made, this guy is a super talented 

filmmaker and rider as well!!!

We cannot even ride the cable together anymore like last year because he is busy with his awesome movies!
Great Job as always Jim!

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aside from some riding action in Day 3, I also ended up presenting Day1 and some longboarding in Day2 (due to the lack of wind and too much energy)

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Also, a few days before KTA Thailand, my new Lifestyle/Kite movie with my Teammates Victoria and Helena was released, so for those who haven't seen it, check it here.

I miss Victoria in this Tour stop too! she was super cool to hang out with.

BLUSH #02 from paula rosales on Vimeo.

Enjoy Watching

PS: The Triple S Invitational 2013 riders list is out, so stoked to be part of it again this year!!!
Can't Wait!

Check the full riders list

Cheers and Windy Greets

Love,

P

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS taken from Kiteboard Tour Asia.

Kitezone KTA Thailand Day 1 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

KTA Thailand Day 2 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

KTA Thailand Day 3 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

KTA Thailand Day 4 from Kiteboard Tour Asia on Vimeo.

it's gonna be a ROXY summer!

yesterday i received an email invite to DVF and Roxy Summer Collection Launch.

and this is what it said

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Come and See What Summer Brings

Roxy has always been in the heart of the beach culture, empowering trailblazing spirits to reach greater heights with much poise and grace. In light of this philosophy, a fashion industry icon known for celebrating natural beauty and confidence in each of her design, has collaborated with Roxy to come up with a fantastic summer collection!

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I am a bit sad that i am not gonna be around for this as i really love DVF and Roxy and now both of them together!!! omg!!! Plus i wanna hang out more with the rest of the Roxy girls! haven't seen any of them since our last surf trip.

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This wonderful invite also made my heart giggle.
not only is it very RAD, 

it is true that ROXY is the HEART of the beach culture. 

I am proud to be a ROXY girl and 

thank you for the wonderful opportunity that 

you guys have given me!!

I LOVE ROXY!!!

Check out the 

Let the sea set you free finalists and Roxy Team riders from our 

last trip in Zambales.

For Video no. 2.

i love all these lovely girls!