February 3, 2017
On our second morning in Siargao, I woke up bright and early! I let Jim sleep in a little bit more while I read my Miranda July book over coffee. Once Jim woke up, we headed straight to Very Good Nice for another surf sesh — do I sound gnarly yet?? Yuck haha.
We were going to head to a more intermediate surf spot but they said something about the time and the tide. I’m not sure what it was but we decided to just surf at Jacking Horse again.
Post surfing, we grabbed lunch at Bravo Beach Resort. I really liked how the place looked and all the guests seemed so relaxed — some were even napping on the couches.
The food was good!
Hummus is life
Tuna Tataki
Island doggy
Make sure to get a pitcher of their white sangria!
Don’t get their spiked coconut drink
We went back home to shower and then we rented a scooter to try and drive ourselves to dinner. We both had no prior experience with motorcycles so I don’t know what we were thinking. Watch this short video:
Instead of going out for dinner, we got a little too stressed that afternoon so we decided to just stay in.
Before eating, Jim took out a letter he wrote me for our anniversary.
A reference to Bon Iver’s “For Emma, Forever Ago” hahaha nerd!
Of course I cried a lot while reading it UGH. I asked for his permission and he’s allowed me to share an excerpt:
I dream about you. I still daydream about you. Of how we got here and what else is in store for us.
Hehehe the rest is just for me nalang. I turned the letter over and there were song lyrics and then he played a recording of it. Siyempre I cried some more.
Stay in your room
I’ll stay in mine
But when we’re both done
I’ll hold you tightMemories fade
Like a candlelight
But they’ll keep us warm
Throughout the nightEach new song will have its place
And old songs will slowly fade
But every song that we’ve madeWe’ll sing
For all of time
I really am the luckiest, aren’t I?
Hedda
Goals! You guys are the coolest and sweetest couple.
C
Yes, you are!!! <3
Mariel Rodriguez
He wrote the lyrics? It’s soooo good! Pang-OST of a really good film.
Saab
YES!<3
K
YES, INDEED. <3
Kredta
NAIYAK AKO SA KANTA LYRICS PA LANG. My boyf and I have been into fights bec of my forgetfulness. He says na excuse ko lang daw yun for taking things about our relationship for granted. He does not understand that my memory is failing and it’s hard for me to remember stuff except those that caused me so much pain and I hate him for that and why did Jim have to write this I can’t stop all these feels ayoko mag The Notebook please
Saab
Awwww!! Why, what do you forget ba??? I’m also not very good with remembering things! But I like to focus on good memories over bad ones! Hug!
Phengy
Aw! Happy Anniversary! ❤
RedHairmaiden
Awwwwhhhh….
Recently celebrated our 5th anniv but as bf/gf pa not like lit -like you guys. Twas the other way around I was the one who made an iambic poem for him and about our 5 years of being crazies.
Been to Siargao and I’d say we want to stay like be an island boy or girl for the rest of our lives but oh well city jungle is calling. We stayed at La Luna.
Saab
Oh nice!! I also think Jim and I are city people. I guess I could live like that basta may aircon and wi-fi hahaha
Maine
Was Very Good Nice named after how they praise their students, “Very good! Nice!” when they’re getting it right for the surfing lesson?
***And yes of course… Happy Anniversary, Jim and Saab! I speak like for the both of you :)
Saab
Hahaha yes I think so. I think it’s something a lot of local surfers really say! BERIGUDNAYS!:) Thank you!
Farn Manuel
awww… super love reading your Jim kwentos. Super perfect fit nyo and super nakakahawa yung happiness nyo. :) looking forward to the next Wake Up with Jim and Saab. (super benta pag sumisingit si Jim ng ‘move into the country, I’m gonna eat a lot of peaches’)
More power, power couple! <3<3<3
Saab
Hehehe will do!!!
Trish
Was laughing at “JimBon Infair” when I first saw your tweet about this blog post. Super witty ni Jim 5ever! You guys are the sweetest! :)
cheriamor
LUCKIEST! #couplegoals
Gigi
Ugh! So lucky girl. Kainggit.
Saab
Hehe
rhymeiky
Nakakakilig! #relationshipgoal
Saab
Heehee
Anne
Awwwww :’) ive been a reader for quite a while now and I must say you’ve matured so much. It’s like you find balance in almost everything when youre with jim. I cried a lot when he proposed in JP and even more on your wedding (lol feeling close) . ambilis ng panahon but Im happy seeing you enjoying yourselves as husband and wife :) im hoping to see/watch/read more content from the both of you. Happy anniv guys!
P.s. youre more beautiful now more than ever, Saab. :) and ugh, ang sweet pa rin ni Jim kainis hehe
Saab
Thank you! Because of Young Star’s posts yesterday (the one about conversations with exes), I couldn’t help but search for archives. Super cringed at my past self hehehe. But I believe everything happens for a reason. Thinking of blogging about my old conversations with past loves. Just wondering if I’d be comfortable if my exes did the same. But they don’t read my blog anyway… And I wouldn’t publish their names. Haha. I’m conflicted!! Would make a good read and it would be a nice release. Just thinking it over. #angdamikongsinabi
Anyway, thank you for your comment and I’m happy you stayed long enough to see me grow up :)
Christine
Waaaah please do this <3 Been a reader since your Tumblr days and I've always rooted for your relationships. Have you read Modern Romance? You can probably have a podcast with a similar theme too :D Would love to hear your insights. Stay in love Bacarros!! <3
Saab
That’s in my to-read list!!!!!
KC Villera
UWIAN NA NA MAY NANALO NA HAHAHA <3
van
where did you rent the scooter from? can i have the number? how much per day? Thanks!
Saab
We just asked Villa Maya (our hotel) to help us book it! I think it was 500-600 a day? I can’t remember exactly, sorry!
Mayee
Girl naiiyak ako ano ba!!!! <3
I read in one of your Ask Saab posts that there'll be a special Valentine's edition of Wake Up with Jim and Saab! Can't wait for that one! :)
Quenna
the sweetest <3
Pam
Where can we download the song? ❤️😍😍😍
Saab
Hehehe walaaaaa it’s for me lang hehehe
Jelai
in tears now. my heart’s so heavy due to an argument with mom, revealing to me something bout my dad. literally this gave me hope. not just to catch your attention. i freaking need this now. thank you. Jim deserves you.
Saab
Hey there, I hope you’re alright!:(
Jurl
Hi Ate Saab!! I just really love how cool you and kuya Jim are! Really a #CoolCoupleGoals! I just read your blogs just recently and this is my fvaorite and my first ever comment because goooosh!! i really like the song! i also read some comments saying it was wrote and sang by kuya jim! omg!! 😍😍 i want a kuya jim boyf/husband too (i’m single eh) haha anyway stay inlove you’re one of my OTPs na 😍
Saab
Thank you so much!!