Based on Experience

I wonder why this morning I have this urge feeling to replace my desktop wallpaper. I just found it on Pinterest then casually set it as background. Then suddenly something unexpected came up, something that requires me to burst out my tears whenever my feet draw me. I always thought that a ½ pint pistachio ice cream and a pair of vanilla ice cream cone can easily release that heavy feeling but it’s not enough. I have to let go of my tears and keep going. After the freak-release momentum, I returned back to office..sit back..breathe..unlock my computer..loading..and there goes my desktop.

“Keep your head up, keep your heart strong”.

Everything has a purpose, that urge to replace my desktop wallpaper is not an accident. Funny how God moves in mysterious ways.
Based on experience.

siesta time poster

i can smell it but i cant taste it.
still sleepy.
 -_-

First Trip of the Year Goes to Baguio

Every long weekend is a big deal for young professionals who work longer hours. To make the most of it, what you need is a great escape to a breath-taking-stress-free relaxing place away from jollibee (busy bee)hehe..Going to Baguio is a great deal. Aside from its cool weather, strawberries and veggies are cheaper, even the cab rate is very honest, artsy food restos are everywhere, jeje live horses (saw one horse with pink hair, haha..), nice view from the high rising houses (minimum of 3 floors), accessible swan lake, bikes :), one stop ukay-ukay, kamsahamnida peeps, random parade, and lots of ethnic and native stuffs. Here are my favorite pics from our trip.

Mala-Amsterdam view at the Session Road 

Rise and shine this Rio view from the rooftop

Jai outside TamAwan Village

i thought his beard was fake but its real, he the keyboard that sounds like harmonica

Ria preparing breakfast

i'll miss the cool breeze and open car windows

With Ria and Jai at 50's Diner

A 2-day stay in Baguio with two fun traveler friends (Jairus and Ria) is worth it -to keep my mind sane and on-track, again. Thanks to Ria for making our itinerary. We managed to come across 13 destinations; TamAwan Village, Strawberry Farm, Burnham Park, Swan Lake, Camp John Hay, The Mansion, 50’s Dinner, Oh my Gulay, O’ Mai Khan, Mines View Park, Pizza Volante, Market Place and Ukay Paradise. And also for one memorable conversation we had on our way home. I’ll keep what she said. “You are a gift that is not yet open, you are a surprise.” and Jairus for his never ending diva lullabies, hyper energy and for sharing his Lolo’s home sweet home. 
And, thank God for our safe and smooth trip.

More photos to come on my Facebook account. :)

What Im Doing Lately

Im still blessed that even I haven't had a new Macbook Pro, I now own a very beneficial and multi-tasker that kills boredom, new Ipod touch 4th gen. I called it Whitey simply because it’s white. I can listen to my never ending chilly, pop, techno, indie, contemporary, rock music which my sister and brothers would not play and plug into our house speakers,haha.. I can read various novel books which I can download for free, can meditate anywhere with bible on the go, can watch movies all over again and skip to my favorite scenes and lines. It serves as a game console, now I can wait 10 minutes or so just playing Temple Run and Fruit Ninja. I lost my guitar tuner, I don’t have to buy one because there’s a guitar tuner app that is available on iTunes for free along with guitar effects you can choose from, awesome. It increases my productivity with reminders that keeps me on track. Lastly, my favorite camera apps that take pictures like film, Instagram and Leme Cam. I enjoy taking pictures every day and anywhere possible and share it instantly with its very fast Wifi. Here are some of the pics. :)

first Instagram photo of my undecided shoes

common mobiles you'll see on Eastwood

watching cars and people pass by in double exposure

tried tilt shift effects

currently reading a fascinating love story novel

crossing Fridays

Krispy Kreme doughnuts

Thanks for reading. ^_^

Cool and Affordable Camera Straps

After lunch, whenever we still have extra time, we walk around Eastwood and go to Bazaar. That time we were just looking for gifts for our monito monita until I found this. I'm loving my new camera straps. I bought three just because I cant decide which of these three fashionable straps strikes the most and.. because they gave me a VERY GOOD discount so..I purchased three. *claps

I immediately tried it on Katas (canon500d) and Hidalgo(Holga).
The first shot is for Hidalgo with the Floral Hippie Strap.

Compared to canon straps, its quite thicker and fashionable. It has the same stitches with standard straps na mukang matibay. The width of the camera strap is same to guitar straps.Im already using the Pink cushioned Leather Strap for Katas, the Floral for Hidalgo and the Brown Suede for my future,,Leica M9??? haha asa.

You can find these cool straps at The Camera Strap Project. The price ranges from 300 to 350 php. Hope you find your match. :)

Change in You

The theme of the party happened to be at one of my please-don’t-take-me-here-place. I love neon lights and I enjoyed the night with my team. And there I contemplated after capturing this image. Its time to start anew.

Food Trips Around the Metro

Let's talk about food this time. Its been quite awhile since my last post about food and recommended places. I was planing to blog each restaurants individually kaso naipon na so I decided to post it all-in-one. I took pictures before I eat and I got most of these pictures from places we normally see or heard of or never been to. I don't eat a lot unless its interesting, vanilla ice cream, watermelon, chocolate almonds, mallows, buffalo wings, fries, pizza, pasta, chopsuey, adobong atay, tiramisu or anything that is easy to chew and digest. haha..whatever. Here are the five places worth hanging out around the metro.

Subspace Coffee House at Ortigas. It started from my photo day challenge theme, "your favorite color" then I saw their slogan "have a happy purple day". I heart purple and indigo colors.

1) I love how the chairs were hang up that way, parang walang gravity. The coffee shop and its interior is inspired by Korean culture. You can hear the SuperJunior songs being played and they sell korean cd's,too. Anyeonghaseo... :)
2) Take a sip to their sweet potato hot purple latte. Its my first time to taste a purple latte. Its very smooth and sweet with sweet potato after taste.

3) I guess its a fallen star from the hanging stars from the first photo. Gusto ko nga iuwi, buti nalang its silver kung purple yun..lam na.hehe

4) The gigantic light bulb at the corner of the cafe. The shop is brilliant.. *ting

Raintree Teapresso Blends at Katipunan

The first visit: I was with my friend Ynah (who is working as a researcher for a food show at TV5). I work nearby so I recommend the place to be featured on their show. I was inspired to meet the brainchild of this hip tea business,the young entrepreneur and very pretty Kristia Bulan entertained us cheerfully with her stories on how the business came up. When we first entered the shop, the crew were very nice, matched with the aroma of the place that is so sweet.I can smell freshly baked pastry and brewed tea. They serve yummy tea's with affordable price, parang happy hour lagi. :) They also have fast wi-fi ideal for bloggers, student meetings and friends fellowship. They also provide wider space parking lot. The price ranges from 50-150php.
1) As promised, they serve freshly brewed tea always. Wait for your order as they call your name.
2) Im not sure if its Sensha Kyoto or Pearl Milk Tea. (nakalimutan na sa sarap. hehe). I first tried the Red Velvet Cake (not in picture) for free. Nakakakilig yung lasa, may spark ng strawberry blended with tea.
3) chirping like a bird.
4) the clever logo was designed by the owner.

Five Cows at Trinoma
I was here with my friend Kidilets. The colors draw me closer to that place. White and pastels works best for ice cream lovers and happy people. ^_^
1) Start counting the cows on their logo. hehe. I borrowed the five cows' hat from a crew. *trippers
2) A must-try bubble gum ice yummy cream with tiny mallows and colorful chocolate crisp toppings. Instant kilig after taste.
3) Simple menu canvass stands out on white. Price ranges from150-350php.
4) Hello to their belgian chocolate peppermint ice cream cake. One slice is good for two. :)    

 

Army Navy at Katipunan

1) Mission Accomplised! -one happy customer

2) the glorious quarter-pound beef patty Army Navy burger. Fresh from the grill ang datingan because it was wrapped in foil. hehe. Hold the burger with both hands and take a big bite!

3) try also their onion rings and freshly brewed iced tea. You'll gain weight pag di mo pinigilan.

4) after bite. =p

Starbucks Cofee at Eastwood.
A mainstream tambayan for a good coffee and also known as "tambayan ng mga sosyal". haha. Im not into coffee..dala ko parin ang kasabihan nung bata ako "pang matanda lang ang kape, Milo lang pwede sayo". Only a coffee treat pulls me here.:)
1)The ceilings and air propeller. Future plan.
2) Christmas Special Peppermint Mocha awakes me. may spark.
3) Of course the photo wall. Red wall and photographs makes me want to stay.
(on photo: Kat and Yara -officemates)
4) My first move, read magazines. :)

Added: good place + good companion + good food = good conversation
Til' our next food trip!
^_^

Shapes of Christmas

It’s the season full of hopes, wishes and dreams. A time for giving, sharing and loving. Don’t limit yourself from enjoying this season regardless of your problems and situation. Let’s expect greater things this December and start shaping your Christmas. Play this song to set your mood for this season.

HEARTS full of love

DIAMONDS for precious memories

TEARS of joy

STARS for shimmering moments

and CIRCLES for unity and fullness of joy.

I took the photos using a Bokeh DIY kit from Wild One.