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Dive Monsters Dive
That’s where the Name comes from !
What else should they do?
Dive Monster Sr. and Dive Monster Jr exploring the Wonders of the Ocean, where no Clownfish is safe from Jr and no Nudibranch too nude for Sr,
4 Months of NO Scuba Diving
by Daisy | July 8, 2020 | Diving, Diving Stories | 0 Comments
It has been about four months since we were last underwater. It was the start of Master Rhoody getting back to the water after his diving accident in Siquijor. However, COVID-19 decided to pop out of no where an causing a global pandemic. It has been a tough four months of isolation and quarantine. We did get one from time to time, but it never felt normal anymore. I really miss the ocean and the sound of the waves. The neoprene against my skin and the bubbles going out of my regulator. Seeing...
Dive Monsters Prep-Work to get wet again
by Daisy | March 17, 2020 | Diving, Diving Stories | 0 Comments
Hi friends of the sun, I (Dive Monster Sr.) did not talk much about Scuba diving the last few weeks months. Some of you may follow our YouTube channel and know, that I had a diving accident in September 2019. Well, it was a bit of a struggle for me. That is not only physically, but also mentally, as a lot of things simply went tits -up for me. I had a lot of things planned out for the rest of 2019, and none of that really happened. It also was a bit of a financial stretch to get back on my...
What’s Down There? – Yellow Edged Moray Eel
by Daisy | August 29, 2019 | Diving, Diving Stories | 0 Comments
Philippines is a great country to go diving all year round. Many will find both big and small things in the ocean. One day during the Dive Monsters’ dive in Dauin, we say a “peeping Tom” on a coral. The yellow edged moral eel perked up it’s head to see if the reef was safe…well..not from us and the camera!!! Yellow Edged Moray Eel(Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) The yellow edged moray eel is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae. They are mostly found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans at depths to 495...
What’s Down There? – Green Sea Turtle
by Daisy | August 28, 2019 | Diving, Diving Stories | 0 Comments
A dive with a turtle is always great! While scuba diving at Apo Island (also known as the Turtle Island by some locals), we bumped into a green sea turtle minding his healthy lunch. It was too precious not take a video of. IT munched away his seaweed and algae (Caulerpa lentillifera) while we, the Dive Monsters, just watched. Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Did you know that the green sea turtles can live up to 80 years…and maybe more?! Even though they can live that long, the green sea...
What’s Down There? – Saddleback Clownfish (with Eggs)
by Daisy | August 27, 2019 | Diving, Diving Stories, Videos | 0 Comments
While diving the golden sands Dauin, the Dive Monsters came upon a very cute family of clownfish a.k.a. “Nemo”. In the middle of the sandy bottom of about 10 meters deep, a small anemone (Stichodactyla) stood tall protecting a family of saddleback clownfish and their baby eggs. We approached them as gently as possible and watched for the next 10 minutes how wonderful these funny fish are. Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) One can never get enough of a clownfish! But, did you know that...
Our First Underwater Video Lights (Sea Dragon 2500 F)
by Daisy | June 27, 2019 | Diving, Diving Stories | 0 Comments
Who turned the lights on? Who? We did! The Dive Monsters recently purchased some brand-new SeaLife Video Lights (Sea Dragon 2500 F) to brighten up the underwater realm we love to dive into. From the first few minutes we held it around our arms after unboxing till the very first few hours we had it while diving was amazing! All our video just turned out brighter and better than we even expected ! While Daisy the Dive Monster Junior’s boyfriend was for a summer vacation in America, we took the...
Pool Session (Testing My New Cressi Start Pro 2.0 BCD)
by Daisy | May 17, 2019 | Diving | 0 Comments
I finally have my very own BCD (buoyancy control device)! My new Cressi Start Pro 2.0 has everything I need to explore the underwater world in a comfortable way. Having your own BCD makes every diving trip much easier because you are familiar with your equipment and know how to operate it. But getting used to your BCD takes a little practice. So, I went to test my new BCD.Testing My New BCD After Unpacking my BCD Delivery last April, it’s time to test my new BCD. Dive Monster Junior and Senior...
My Very Own BCD! (Cressi Start Pro 2.0)
by Daisy | April 23, 2019 | Diving | 0 Comments
One of the essential gears for scuba diving is a BCD. After weeks of searching and waiting I have finally purchased my own. Want to know what a BCD is? Wanna watch me receive and unpack? Continue reading… What is a BCD? For non-diver readers, a BCD or Buoyancy Control Device is what keeps you buoyant underwater. Buoyancy is the what makes this float, sink or stay in the middle (positively, negatively, and neutrally). In basic terms, it is a device that helps you go underwater and helps you...
Dive Monsters Travel
Travelling is one major activity the dive-monsters do aside from diving…
Did you expect them to dive in one place?
Dive Monsters don’t do too well with “settling” so they travel! May it be at the a** of the world, lowest of seas or highest of mountains…dive monsters will travel them.
KISS Live at Tokyo Dome 2019
by Rhoody | January 3, 2020 | Lifestyle, Traveling | 0 Comments
Legendary KISS made a stop at Tokyo Dome on December 2019 during their “End of the Road” Tour. As there is a good chance to see them live, I paid the old men my respect and flew in from the Philippines. As it has been like forever, since I was in this city or even in Japan, I booked five nights in Tokyo. It is the biggest city on the earth. Just in the area where I stood was so much to see, that I could not finish my original plan. I also spent almost a whole day at the world-famous Shibuya...
Dapitan Trip (Day 2: Rizal Shrine & Dipolog Sunset Boulevard)
by Daisy | December 28, 2019 | Traveling | 0 Comments
After a night of fun at Gloria’s Fantasyland, Tim and I rested for the long day ahead of us. We decided to visit the nearby city of Dipolog, which happened to be the capital of Zamboanga del Norte. For the second day of our Dapitan Trip, we will be visiting the Rizal Shrine and Rizal Statue first and then to Dipolog City. If you missed out on our first day read: Dapitan Trip (Day 1: Gloria’s Fantasyland & Kamayan ni Manay).Sleepless Night but Beautiful Morning If you read our previews...
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo – The Best View
by Rhoody | December 25, 2019 | Traveling | 0 Comments
The day after the phenomenal KISS-Show at Tokyo Dome, I had another day of sightseeing. No first-timer trip in Tokyo would be complete without a visit to the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. The crossing is also known as the Shibuya Scramble, and has been featured uncountable times in movies and documentaries. I love the big city sceneries! There was no doubt in my mind, that I had to drop by there to be part of the scramble. Of course, I also planned to find the best view to get some nice...
Dapitan Trip (Day 1: Gloria’s Fantasyland & Kamayan Manay)
by Daisy | December 22, 2019 | Traveling | 0 Comments
As an anniversary/short Christmas vacation/romantic getaway, Tim and I decided to go make a Dapitan Trip from December 17-19, 2019. In this article, you will find out how much we spent for late lunch at Kamayan ni Manay (local restaurant) and rides and fun at Gloria’s de Dapitan and Gloria’s Fantasyland. Before that here is a list of what we brought for our 3 days and two nights at Dapitan City. Packing for Dapitan City First thing to consider when traveling is of course the weather and the...
Dumaguete – Dapitan Ferries (and Vice Versa)
by Daisy | December 21, 2019 | Traveling | 0 Comments
I planned to have a small getaway with my boyfriend Tim. After several months of brainstorming, we decided to go to Dapitan City! December was the perfect time for us because his Christmas breaks for school starts, we can celebrate the Christmas spirit and have a little romantic anniversary/vacation trip. This is actually our very first trip together outside Negros Island. The trip will be 3 days and two nights. But first, how to get to Dapitan City? Dumaguete City Port & Ferry Rides There...
Koishikawa Korakuren Garden in Tokyo
by Rhoody | December 20, 2019 | Traveling, Videos | 0 Comments
On my Trip to Tokyo to see the legendary Kiss on their “end of the Road – Tour” I had a little time for sightseeing. So, I decided to visit the Koishikawa Korakuren Garden. I had no idea what was to be expected. Tokyo is the biggest city in the word, or maybe the biggest metro-area, depending on the sources. Therefore, my plan was to check out the sights relatively close to me. The Koishikawa Korakuren Garden was one of them. Apparently, it is supposed to be close to the Tokyo Dome, so perfect...
Baby Sea Turtles of Bali
by Rhoody | July 30, 2019 | Traveling | 0 Comments
I, Dive Monster Sr, was just recently with Monster-Mama in Bali for a short vacation. One day we went to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, which was just located next to our Hotel. We learned, that there will be the chance, that we can release some Baby Sea Turtles just before Sunset into the Ocean. Of course, we took the chance and got back in time to participate in that little event. Sea Turtle Conservation Center at Kuta Beach I had the chance to talk a few minutes to Ngurah Tresana, the...
Getting High at 5GX Bali – Reverse Bungy
by Rhoody | May 25, 2019 | Traveling, Videos | 0 Comments
Dive Monsters are crazy indeed. That is certainly one of the reasons why nothing can hold Dive Monster Senior back to drag MamaMonster to the 5GX Bali. That is a Reverse Bungy tower. This means one does not jump down from a platform but gets fired in a cage high into the air. I did that before, some 20 years back, so it was time to refresh my memory.5GX Reverse Bungy Bali - In the heart of Kuta During our Bali vacation we passed the 5GX Bali a few times. It is really in the heart of Kuta....
Batuan Temple Bali – Indonesia
by Rhoody | May 23, 2019 | Traveling | 0 Comments
One of the Temples MamaMonster and I visited on our Trip to Bali was the Batuan Temple, locally know as Pura Puseh. It is one of the more touristy ones and if you are not there early enough, you will be met by a huge crowd. The Temple is some 15 Kilometers outside northeast of Denpasar. It is more than 1.000 years old.Make the Batuan Temple a part of a Day Trip I would advise for a first timer in Bali to go on a day trip. They are pretty good organized and affordable. If you get a driver on...
Dive Monster Sr & Mamma Monster on a Vacation in Bali
by Rhoody | May 12, 2019 | Traveling | 0 Comments
I, Dive Monster Sr., am really bad when it comes to Christmas, Birthdays and stuff like that. Buying presents is a nightmare and being in Dumaguete limits the options to buy anything nice to start with. Local department-shops simply cater the low income of the population. An easy solution is, to bring your loved one to a nice trip. As Mamma Monster is most of the time a really nice person (when she sleeps, cooks, or eats newborns), I decided to take her to a little holiday for her birthday to...
Dive Monsters are Crazy
Beauty and Brains….
Guess who is who?
Dive Monsters are born as good looking and intelligent species. To survive in this earthly environment, they adjust very well to their surroundings using their born talents to their advantage!
Daisy’s Pasta Filling Experience Turned to a Traumatized Tooth
by Daisy | July 6, 2020 | Off-Topic, What a life | 0 Comments
Dear Diary, It has been quite a while since I last wrote an entry. I don’t want to make any excuses, but I am a Filipina so I still will hehehe. Self-isolation and quarantine aren’t doing very well for us. Physically we are healthy enough and still alive. However, mentally we all have been drained inside the house. We do get the occasional breath of fresh city air from Dumaguete. With no scuba diving or even just swimming in the ocean, it has been tough on all of us. Add to that my tooth...
Trying Froot Loops for the First Time!
by Daisy | April 20, 2020 | More Fun ... | 0 Comments
It’s been a while since we have written anything due to the pandemic that the coronavirus has brought this world into. Anyway, that doesn’t stop us from doing and trying new things. Since diving is not possible for us now, we decided to try eating Froot Loops. On Easter Sunday, Dive Monster Senior Rhoody went out to sacrifice himself just to buy some chocolate and cereals. One of them happens to be Froot Loops. He also bought Frosties and a bunch of Kinder Joy Eggs. Aside from me trying Froot...
Green Day 2020 Tour & Concert in Manila – POSTPONED
by Daisy | March 4, 2020 | Off-Topic, What a life | 0 Comments
One talent that most promoters & managers have is telling people how messed up situations are in the nicest and most positive way! If you must know, the Greet Day 2020 Concert in Manila was supposed to be the very first concert I paid for...and would have been the first real concert I would have attended. Sadly, this will never happen because Green Day 2020 in Manila, Philippines is POSTPONED! But, we will still be going to Manila this March 14, 2020. Here’s a little story of how bought...
Family Rescuer & Daisy the Cat Whisperer
by Daisy | July 13, 2019 | Off-Topic, What a life | 0 Comments
We sadly haven’t been out diving much this last few days and week since our dear old friend had a little accident. He already had his surgery and is now undergoing physical therapy and recovery. While he stays in the hospital for recovery, being a good friend, I took on the responsibilities of taking care of his house and his three cats. But first, let’s get an overview of the situation.The Rescue!!! It was a normal Wednesday morning for us all in the office. Dive Monster Senior was on his...
First Time Voting in the Philippines
by Daisy | May 14, 2019 | Off-Topic | 0 Comments
Falling in line for hours, bruised nails and empty stomach…that’s what I got during my first time voting in the Philippines. Well, I’m eighteen years old now and one of my rights and obligations as a legal aged young lady is voting. The Philippine Senate Election 2019 was held on May 13, 2019. Voting in the Philippines - Election 2019 Voting is somehow exciting since you get to feel like you are part of the community. It makes you know you have a voice and a choice. A little excited to vote...
Celebrating Palm Sunday 2019
by Daisy | April 15, 2019 | More Fun ... | 0 Comments
What a great Palm Sunday 2019! From waking up, taking a shower, eating breakfast, buying a lightsaber, going to Tanjay City, eating a huge burger and ending the day with desserts and sweet kisses. The Dive Monsters (along with their beloved) celebrated Palm Sunday with a lot of turns. Continue reading to find out how many times I had to change in one day. 😉 Palm Sunday – Holy Week 2019 So…for those who don’t know what Holy Week is (or for those who were not listening during Sunday...
Boyfriend Alert!
by Daisy | February 14, 2019 | More Fun ... | 0 Comments
Grab your shotguns, shovel, and your alibi because I have a boyfriend! That’s right folks. As part of my adaptation and “blending in”, Dive Monster Jr. is officially in a relationship. (intense sound effect) The very first question most people would think of would probably be “Why?”. Well, after years of observing and trying new things, I felt like I was still missing a piece of my jigsaw puzzle in me. When is a better day to reveal it to you lovely folks, than the month of love and the day of...
Miss D & The Japanese Face Mask
by Rhoody | January 6, 2019 | More Fun ..., Off-Topic | 0 Comments
There is stuff one has to put up on a day-by-day basis, when living with up to three females under one roof. They come up with the weirdest ideas. This time Miss D found in a Chinese second hand discounter some Japanese toilet paper, with the wrong wrapping, declaring it as Japanese Face Mask which is cleansing the skin, and maybe also works as a skin whitener. However, that is not really certain, as all prints are in Japanese and nobody here can read it.Well, as long she believes it is good...
Welcome 2019!!!
by Daisy | January 1, 2019 | More Fun ..., Off-Topic | 0 Comments
Another year has passed and yet everything feels like just another day. I would like to call it a “Happy New Year”, but then that would be a lie. Don’t take it badly or anything…this year was very eventful and such a blast and I enjoyed it. However, the fact that I am now 18 makes me feel more responsible for things (or very irresponsible of things). Hopefully, I can somehow pull off the “New Year, New Me”. To all who made my 2018… Thank you! I am sure that I have not given you the sufficient...
Christmas in the Philippines 2018
by Daisy | December 25, 2018 | More Fun ... | 0 Comments
(Family Christmas Photo of 2018) HO HO HO! Merry Christmas! Yes, it’s that time of the year again where people decorate the tree, bake cookies, buy presents and wrap gifts with red ribbons😉. I have to be honest that I am not the most religious person and I don’t believe that going to church and praising statues will save you from hell. (Add to that is…is there really such thing as hell? Or is it just an imaginary place with people fear about?) However, Christmas is still something I...
Dive Monsters Eat
How do you think they stay in awesome Shape !
So… Let’s Eat?
Dive Monster Sr. and Dive Monster Jr. are hungry creatures. But they are also a picky breed. You serve them Roadkills and you will regret. But don’t worry, You are not alone…
Food Diet for Traumatized Tooth – Soft Foods Only!
by Daisy | July 10, 2020 | Lifestyle, Munchies | 0 Comments
Is that baby food? For one whole week, I had to eat soft food. It was challenging because I love eating meat (ribs, steak, fried chicken) and I love crunchy vegetables. All those had to be avoided since I had a traumatized tooth! If you miss the first part of my story on how I got a traumatized tooth read here: Pasta Filling Experience Turned to a Traumatized Tooth. Soft Food Diet Soft foods aren’t for traumatized tooth only! After a root canal, extraction or other oral surgery, the dentist...
Foodpanda in Dumaguete City – Food Delivery Service
by Daisy | January 28, 2020 | Munchies | 0 Comments
Finally!!! There is a food delivery service in Dumaguete City! Most fast food like Jollibee, McDonald’s, Chowking and most pizzeria like Alberto’s and Yellow Cab have their own delivery service. BUT, with the new Foodpanda in Dumaguete City, you can order your food and drinks from other local restaurants, cakes, and even bakeshops! All it takes are a few taps on your phone or computer. So, we decided to try it out. Food delivery service in Dumaguete… before FOODPANDA Now this is a funny...
Tropini Pizza at Why Not Dumaguete
by Rhoody | June 1, 2019 | Munchies, Videos | 0 Comments
When Tropini Pizza just outside the Why Not Deli in Dumaguete opened, it was a pleasant surprise. While the Pizza there is certainly not cheap, it is worth each cent. Of course we went there a few times. We even did some great video, just to figure out, that the microphone was not working. Well, at least it was a welcome reason to visit there multiple times.Why Not? Tropini Pizza in Dumaguete Before we take you to tropini I want to explain what the food scene in this city looks like. Dumaguete...
Dinner with Mamamonster for Mother’s Day 2019
by Daisy | May 13, 2019 | Munchies | 0 Comments
Over the past few months, I have not written much about our beloved Mamamonster. She plays a very important role in Dive Monster Senior and Dive Monster Jr.’s lives. Without her, we would only be half insane. Okay, not really…but she does keep us even more insane in her own little ways. Aside from carrying me inside her body for nine months and pushing me out to this world, she is a super woman that deserves the best things in life. Mamamonster’s Role As I said earlier, our beloved mother is a...
Under Water Snack Time at Apo Island
by Rhoody | April 13, 2019 | Munchies | 0 Comments
On my journey to become a more stable character, a vegan and an outstanding positive asset to mankind on our wonderful planet, we are allowed to stay for a short while, many people are so kind to support me. All afront the Monster-Mother and Dive Monster Junior. The first gave Junior and me the permit to join a group of divers to venture out for another trip to Apo Island with Mike’ s Beah Resort. Another Trip to Apo Island Our bags were packed and we were ready to go at just past 6.30 in the...
DACA – Oh Blessed be His Noodlness
by Rhoody | August 10, 2018 | Munchies | 0 Comments
While I am on an everlasting diet, I also work hardly on excuses why to interrupt it. This time my excuse is DACA, the Dumaguete Academy for Culinary Arts. While I was sitting in Casablanca teaching German, Culinary Instructor saw me and asked, if I would be willing to be one of the judges. I asked when, and she said in an hour. That would be 11.00 in the morning, and perfect, as by accident I started the German lesson earlier as usual and therefore was perfectly in time to judge some food. It...
Mooon Cafe- How low can you go
by Rhoody | July 29, 2018 | Munchies | 0 Comments
So I went to a place I didn’t go for a while due to not that good experience last time: Mooon Cafe in Silliman Avenue. They have a new menu, raised the prices (fair enough, things just get more expensive) and lowered the quality. Food was already quite low cheap-shit quality since a while that I didn’t think it could get lower. US beef my ass..That is cheap local crap I would not feed my dog. The triple-O place definitely became a real lousy hole… but I guess that goes along with a lot of...
Food Trip to Allegre Dos in Dumaguete
by Rhoody | February 4, 2018 | Munchies, Videos | 0 Comments
Facebook jumped in the way of my Missus and Miss Daisy and I were somehow sidelined at home as it appeared that no dinner was to be in sight. Surely, we understand that an “important” “Let’s eat”-Chat makes for some more sense than actually doing it. However, being a kind of conservative, I still go for the real thing and prefer to stuff some food in my mouth instead of just texting it. So Miss Daisy an I changed quickly. Considering Miss D is a 17-year-old Teenage Girl, she must have been...
Soban Korean Restaurant in Dumaguete
by Rhoody | February 3, 2018 | Munchies, Videos | 0 Comments
Our boy who is at the moment working in a resort in Siquijor as a Chef came for a surprise visit the other day. This are the pleasant surprises which make the whole house including our old lazy dog smile. As we didn’t have much bonding time during the day, we decided to go for a family dinner and let him choose. As he decided to have Korean food, we headed around 6pm to Soban Korean restaurant in Dumaguete. Selfie time!!! 📷 Getting to Soban Restaurant in Dumaguete City Soban is located...
Food Rehab in Dumaguete
by Rhoody | January 20, 2018 | Munchies, Videos | 0 Comments
Don’t misunderstand me, I don’t have ulcer and need a kind of special diet or need to recover from food-poisoning due to some horrible stuff some people offer here in this City and call it food. Food Rehab is the rather clever name of a kind of Fast Food Outlet/Burger Joint. As I saw some pictures of their stuff a few weeks back -and it didn’t look bad- I wanted to grace the place with my body odor to make a critical analysis which you are about to read. My two ladies and I were at the Rizal...