INSPIRATION: Geek in Love

What's your favorite?

Illustrations made by Nicole Martinez

When Stars Crashed in Manila

I have this fascination about anything related to stars, and it became more legit after knowing that there's an indie band that sounded close to my heartbeat called Stars. The movie Like Crazy moved me to find Stars.. and it was love at first listen. I've been longing to watch and hear them live. And here they are!

Watching Stars live was the best celebration of heart's day so far. The first time to catch them live, the pleasure to shoot them up close with my camera, comfy chucks and jeans to go, with crowd that feels the same sentiment with their songs, and a debonair hipster date made the night almost perfect.
Thank you Mamad for making it possible. ^_^

"There's been a lot of talk of love.. But that don't amount to nothing.You can evolve the stars above..But that doesn't make it something..And the only way to last..
And the only way to live it. Is to hold on when you get love, And let go when you give it.. give it " - Hold On When You Get Love And Let Go When You Give It

"There's one thing I have to say so I'll be brave..You were what I wanted..I gave what I gave..I'm not sorry I met you..
I'm not sorry it's over..I'm not sorry there's nothing to save.." -Your Ex Lover is Dead

"When did I grow up?..I don't want to say too much..I'll be the first to leave.
What can't be decided..In the morning it will bring itself to you..What can't be decided..Can fool you into thinking maybe you can choose."
-Midnight Coward
 Watch it here.

"I could say it but you wont believe me..You say you do but you don't deceive me..It's hard to know they're out there.It's hard to know that you still care.."
-Dead Hearts 

"And to this day, when everything breaks, you are the anchor that holds me..All the things you say, the way you shift your eyes
I never knew there was someone, to make me come alive." - My Favourite Book

Torquil is theatrical. The songs they played felt like it just came out right there. It was so real.

The melodica gave me chills. 

Yes to the guitars. 

"I'm tired of what I do..Turn the heat on early..It'll be cold when I get through..It has to go right this time..It has to go right." 
-The 400

See more pictures.

"Oceans won't freeze..So loosen your heart..Underestimated..Undefeated in this love..We will always be a light." -Ageless Beauty

Super Sulit! (though we didn't catch Ciudad and Outerhope on stage. huhu..) We did asked for more! Stars warmly graced us with 20 plus songs including my favorites; Midnight Coward, Your Ex-Lover is Dead, Walls, The North, Calendar Girl, Ageless Beauty, Do You Want to Die Together?, Dead Hearts, Take Me The Riot, and My Favourite Book. Their songs revealed true stories about relationships. From friendship, falling in love, heartaches, fights, to moving on stage..anything in between -all in detailed and real. Their music just moved me.

We have our own bands here that also deserves the warmth we give to foreign artists. Keep supporting. Indie music deserves to be heard. :)

Lovely February

                                                               
from FreePeople

You Are My Destination

bound to high fidelities.

Straight + Perm

This is not a shampoo ad.

Press play to know. ^_^

I Would Do Anything For You by Foster the People by mawexistence

To My One-liner Hater

I'm not under my shell

I'm guarded with chains

Embraced with fears

Locked with security.

Your assumptions were right, 
but not yet in time.

obsessive commands..

nuisance mood swings..

ambiguous thoughts..

impalpable romances..

whimsical nonsense..

 Impressions you're unaware,

is the reason why I'm still awake.

Will you try dancing under the rain, 
instead of hiding your cries solely?

Grab your strings

Exhale merry notes

Let's be pop 
Let our music take us away.

My one-liner hater,
Let us be us.
Time will come

Fate won't refuse us.

Photo Source

Untitled

 I was thinking of writing you a poem,
or maybe a song we could sing along.
Whatever my mind pours to papers
It reminds me of you all alone.

I never wanted anything so mad
You are distracting yet intriguing.
Will you stop being nice?
It makes me want you so bad.

You kept silent,
you remained calm,
you just listened,
you waited for me.

I don't know what..
I don't know, yet.

This is us,
We are untitled.

Brown for September

anywhere I've never been to

good soles can take you anywhere

act accordingly.

chocolate never fails

feel lighter, wear more sheer.

my future work space

Source: Pinterest

July Scrapbook

It's all about "M"

When in Manila.

Simple Sanity.

Takamine Got Me

Finally had one, again. Say hello to my new guitar from Takamine D Series sunburst acoustic guitar. ^_^  I was supposed to go for the natural color model but this gradient-orangy rich color sunburst got me. When I tested it ayaw ko na bitawan! The grip, body, feel, and most specially its thick and whole auditorium sound suits my satisfaction.

His blessing is always perfect timing.
Thank you Lord. :)

Summer Wanderlust at Tondol Beach

What to do with one of the longest holiday of the year?.. Its time for family bonding, home bumming and beach swimming?! yay. I was longing to go to this beach. I invited friends to come along but they also want to spend their time with their family. I really really want to go there. I’ve read blogs, reviews and articles just to make sure I can go there with much knowledge and readiness all by myself. I am blessed to have the coolest mom because she made a decision to come with me with the whole family..and that made all of us so excited.

The entry way that will welcome you when you get there. When I saw this nabura pagod ko sa byahe. wow Lord.. :)

We arrived there around 1pm and its 'low tide'. Just in time to witness the splendor of the white sand beach. Onti nalng Maldives na! haha.
I got so excited to take pictures! (may kasama pang nginig sa sobrang excitement. haha..) My younger brothers nagpalit agad ng pang langoy. Ang sarap tumapak at tumakbo sa sobrang pino at lambot na sand.

My youngest and uber bibbo brother, Rainer. :)

The photos are quite overexposed and I'm also overexposed under the sun! The skies were clear..salong salo mo yung init. Thanks to my sister who manage to re-apply sunblock maya't maya. 

First photo taken with my lovely sister, Wilt. We set the camera on timer so we can freely move naturally. 

"Be still and know that I am God" -Psalm 46:10. I found rest in His presence. As I watched the calming view and listen to soft waves hitting the shore..God reminded me to trust Him more completely. He made the beach so beautiful, detailed in every way and crafted it excellently. How much more our life? Let Him take over.

Watching the sunset is overwhelming. This natural wonder is just a glimpse of God's awesomeness. Taking this photo while riding on a boat with calm waters and misty wind calms my soul. 

We hopped on the island near the beach to witness the sunset more intimately. Of course, its also time to get photo opportunities. This silhouette is my sister. 

We rented a place facing the beach called Star Inn. The room rates are from 700-2,500 php per nyt. Rooms are similar to apartment type we normally see.We stayed 2 days and a night. Mejo bitin pero ok parin because we are required to make the most of it. (walang pahingang pag-explore at walng humpay na dora mode..haha). What I love about the beach? wala masyadong tao..hindi crowded like mainstream beaches na kailangan mo pang manghawi ng tao to get pictures.haha; Tahimik, spell unwind? wala masyadong nagpapatugtog ng mga party songs..chill na chill lang. Hospitable people, parang lahat ng nakakasalubong ko na taga doon palangiti?..hehe. My sister's boyfriend got stung by a huge jellyfish. Manang cooking near the shore gave him first aid agad, may kasama pang lecture at sermon na tunog nanay ng very light. The cons of the beach? Since its not yet fully developed, may mga part ng beach na maraming halamang dagat na nakakalat sa pampang. Water source, madaming mga suking tindihan dun pero hindi ko trip yung lasa ng tubig nila. Safer siguro mag softdrinks ka na lang or better magbaon ng gallons of distilled water. Wala pa masyadong restaurants and hang-out place. And lastly..ang LAYO. haha..

Will I go back? Absolutely yes! ^_^

How to get there:
It took us 6-8 hours to get there. Excluded the hours we waited for the Bus going to Alaminos.
Take Victory Liner (Cubao) byaheng Alaminos -ticket rate 393php aircon. Isang stop over lang sa Victory Liner (Tarlac). After long hours of sleep, butt burning travel time and endless view of wide rice fields mala-Farm Ville, you will reach the Alaminos bound (where the trip to Alaminos bus ends). From there, take a walk to find a jeepney going to Anda. Pwede magtanong-tanong, libre. Wag lang papa-uto sa mga tricycle drivers na willing to help ang peg pero hindi naman talaga. Haha. Instead, ask vendors or better security guards or mga tanod. Keep walking forward until you reach Alaminos Auditorium.  Dun ang sakayan ng jeep going to Anda. Then from Anda take a tricycle going to Tondol Beach. (Jeep fare 50 plus php tas tricycle 30 each). 9pax kami, much better and efficient to rent a jeep ‘til Tondol beach. 1k plus lang balikan plus you have the assurance na may masasakyan ka pabalik to Alaminos.

What you need:
Eagerness to experience new things
Excitement that never ends
Expectant heart to catch what God will reveal to you

Finding this awesome beach with a bunch of unfailing smiles, unlimited excitement and unforgettable experience with my most beloved family makes the trip full package summer wanderlust.


God made this beach so awesome and amazing how much more your life?
Life is not about finding yourself, its creating yourself. -Oscar Wilde
always remember to create oneself into His image.
^_^

Take Me Home

He is someone who sounds powerfully interrogating my sub-conscious mind. He is Sameer Gadhia from the Jakes, now known as Young the Giant. Their music sets any mood easily from heavy to light heartfelt emotions. I heart their refreshing videos such as Strings and I Got  from In the Open sessions and intimately attached to these songs; Islands, God Made Man and most especially Take Me Home.


The Jakes - Take Me Home

"Your back is straight
don't let that hurt curve it that way..
just take me home..
coz' I cant stand being alone.."

photo by: Alexander Shahmiri

Solution for Consecutive Days of Tardiness

Old School alarm clock vibrates terribly and its ring sinks to your ears. It forces you to get up and throw it down wherever your hands would go. lols. Cellphone alarm spoils you by its tempting snooze feature. It allows you to take a quick nap in minutes -using it to the extent and making it a habit results to tardiness.
What would happen if you combine the two?

Here's the combination of old school and modern living. If you really cant get rid of your iPhone or iPod, you can choose this very interesting Retro Dock alarm clock. Personalize your ringtone alarm and be awaken with its full-range stereo speakers. The app is for free. It also works as a charger, has built in 5 day weather forecast and sleep timer. You can watch movies too with this dock. It has a 90 degrees rotate feature for more comfy streaming. Hands up to our new generation innovators like Steve Jobs.

Kick your butt off and be an early bird.
Rise and Shine. ^_^

Wanderlust Emotions

Play the track and allow your mind to flow.
  Come With Me by SUMMER HEART

This track triggers my whimsical feeling strongly and irresistibly. It awakens my impulse to go to places I've never been yet and see what more life has to offer..to go somewhere and be inspired with all the marvelous work of His hands.

Dig in to your deepest blissful momentum and imagine traveling to your wishful destination.

I want to impart influence, create a new optimistic perspective and enjoy living in freedom and share the joy in my heart with people I haven't known yet. In return, you'll define your purpose and find true peace and meet life's satisfaction.

Let's celebrate our uniqueness and existence.. ^_^

Birthday Wishlist

These things are my basic necessities for now.

I will be happier on my birthday if all these stuff will also be present.

Thank you.

:)

take me to the place I love

Summer is here and I've been longing to go to the beach.

Anawangin Cove at San Antonio, Zambales Philippines

lovers?

the rocks reminds me of HIS unshakeable and unfailing love

Let's unwind, chill..go find peace and see happiness here.

look around and be inspired by other people

they chose to live by the waters

Spend time with friends

Make your time colorful. :)