Food for the Tired Eyes and Hopeful Soul.

It’s Summertime!

March 30, 2012

After about a year and a half, I finally hit La Union beach once again! 

I call it a breather having months and months of non-stop working (obviously why I it took me this long to post another blog). Now I’m here to relax my body, get sun-tanned, enjoy sand-spa, eat leisurely, surf, and just dilly dally.

If only I could have the chance, I’d love to live by the beach.

A perfect escape from Manila’s heat and stress.

The Crossroads

February 02, 2012 | Mi 25th Birthday

Allow me to scream this: I AM TWENTY FIVE YEARS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!

Am I entering the “real world” just now? Am I “lost, scared, lonely or confused” about having to deal with this major transition towards adulthood? -IRDK (I really don’t know)! LOL

Okay, I wanted to give this blog a title of Quarter-Life Crisis, as most people do. But I’m not sure about that CRISIS word so I hit THE CROSSROADS, instead since I’m in this age of having to decide which road to choose and travel on in terms of career life, love life, and the list goes on…

All at once, I feel young and old and somewhere else in between. I didn’t realize I’d reach this age so quickly. Especially in this day and age when time flies so fast - literally. And I tell you, I have this severely random emotions going on right at this moment. Asking myself questions like “Did I do well?” “Did I hurt anyone along the way?” “Did I make a difference?”… and more of those that you wouldn’t want to know anymore. :P

Yes, there were few changes! I prefer to enumerate it to make it less boring (I hope):

1. My metabolism used to be speedy back in the days (I used to be really SKINNY!). But now, oh goodness, I eat a little and I get fat right away. Now, controlled diet (and exercise) is the key to a healthier bod. Easier said than done.

2. My memory used to be blade sharp! I can recall the littlest of details back in my school years until I took my licensure exam nearly three years ago. And I guess it ended there. Now, I tend to forget a lot of things that I have post-its and phone reminders following me everywhere or else…

3. My birthday celebs used to be my parents’ treat accompanied with a material present. Now, I insist to go out and pay, wherever they want to eat (as long as it fits my budget). I no longer consider it as MY day but more of GIVE BACK day. 

It’s time to face my dilemmas. In more aspects than one, I am nowhere close to success (Although I heard one say that SUCCESS IS A STATE OF MIND). 

Career: I am torn between choosing a different career and stay in the Philippines with my family over pursuing my first-loved profession abroad. It’s hardest to feel half-hearted in both areas that somehow, subconsciously, I prevent myself from going the extra mile for either option. 

Love: Some of my friends (batchmates) are planning to get married, have a baby, and the likes. But I’ve never felt prepared for any of those just yet. I’m sure my time for that will soon come. Not in a rush though. Just stating :) Presently, I am blessed to have a partner who puts his A-game to keep our relationship stronger every passing day. Thankful, nonetheless.

Above all, I couldn’t thank the Lord enough for my 25 years of existence. In those 25 beautiful and blessed years, I have never been: HOMELESS, FOODLESS, and LOVELESS. What more can anyone ask for? 

So there goes my quarter-life sentiments. Looking forward to the next 25 years! #bitterweet

THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PART OF THIS MILESTONE IN MY LIFE. YOU GUYS, ROCK! #tearyeyed 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! Cheers! XOXO. ♥

New Kid On The Block

January 28, 2012 | Off to meet my cousin and her daughter

Sheer top and leggings: both from Bazaar

Horse necklace: Forever21

Gold watch: Aldo

Shoes: Vintage

Hey, don’t curse me! I’m just trying to make a fashion blog (?) out of my own simple and random wardrobes.

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I swear to use an HD camera the next time I attempt to do something like this again! Yeah, it sucks to use your camera phone in this occasion. #sorrrry #unplanned

Goddaughter/mother Go Nautical

Flaming My Way To A New Year!

January 1, 2012 | Flaming Wings, BF

Really, I am unsure of why in the world my sister and I (boyfriend included :P) just feel that itchiness to go out and drive somewhere on new year’s day (knowing that most stores/restos are closed. And leftover fireworks are being fired up still). Okay, maybe because traffic is lightest and establishments are uncongested. Makes sense? Doesn’t really matter now. 

So apart from craving to go out, we were also salivating for something spicy… ta da! Flaming Wings was the ONLY answer (thank God it’s open on this i’d-rather-rest-than-go-out kind of day!). 

Got myself a Chicken Tenders in Oriental sauce with Honey Mustard dip on the side. Thumbs up!

Did I mention we craved for something like a fried Oreo and vanilla ice cream, too? Surprisingly, they serve such a thing as Wicked Oreos! (Silly! :P)

A spice and sweetness filled tummy on the first day of the year! Wishing this year to have its own share of adventures and romance. ♥✩

A Teenage Dream ✩

January 22, 2012 | SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds

Oh hell YES! THE Katy Perry’s finally in Manila for the last stop of her California Dreams Tour. Now tell me who would want to miss this event? (if that happens to be you, better not let me know :P)

So less than 24 hours before the concert, I impulsively (and luckily to have) bought a ticket online and the rest is history. ♥

P.S.: The title does not necessarily pertain to me.

Finally Found You

Finally, a spinach pizza that is reasonably priced and delectably tasty. Pizza Hut’s Spinach, 3-Cheese, and Bacon :P (Although Candy’s Spinach Pizza is still the better tasting one)

So Close Yet So Far ♥