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June 21, 2015
After several years of hiding behind the walls of world wide web, I can now say that, this blog reaches my Facebook. Finally! Yes, I have already decided to share my blog to my other social media accounts. It might sound a little crazy but that's all true.
Most of the people I met through blogging told me that I surprised them in a lot of things. Here are the reasons:
#1. I don't share my blog on my Facebook. Because of that, I got a lot of whys. Well, the main reason why I do not publicize my blog on Facebook is that, there are lots of people who can see it. But that's the purpose of blogging, right? I have a lot of friends on Facebook, each has a different personality. Maybe I'm too shy to share my outfit posts. Or maybe, I was afraid to be judged. Contrary to what a blogger needs— a large audience—I made it a point not to publicize my blog because I think, it does not have to be that way and that, it would be successful without sharing it on Facebook. Then, it happened.
#2. Only few know about my blog. I'm talking about the people I meet in school, work, and everything that is related to my personal life. And when someone finds out about it, I just wanted to run away from them. 'Cause really, I don't know what to do. Lol. But when someone from school came to me and said that she knows my blog, I was like, girl are you serious? How did you freakin' find out?! Hahaha! But to tell you honestly, it feels good to hear that.
#3. I have no Instagram. Some, okay, most of the people who know that I am a blogger were surprised to hear that I have no Instagram. I remember one time when someone I met from a shoot I have collaborated with almost shouted in the room are you serious?! Oh yes I am. Very. No doubt. So why don't I have an Instagram? Every time I get this question, I always give the same answer: I don't want to get addicted to it. I noticed that most people with IG were caged to their phones 24/7, before eating, they do every styling they know and sometimes, it gets to the point where they do crazy things just to get that perfect shot to be Instagram-worthy. I don't have anything against with people who loves Instagram. I just don't want that to happen to me. But there came a time when I asked myself, what if I have an Instagram? Sure, I'll have another set of followers. I'll gain more clients. And I'll get the exposure all bloggers want. Then I realized the importance of IG to every blogger, so I have decided to make one. Some brands prefer to have a lot of media platforms, especially Instagram.
Blogging helped me in so many ways. It made me realize who I really am and what I can do. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and meet great people. This blog has opened a lot of doors for me. So I am very thankful for keeping this blog. There's no reason for me to hide it. Once a secret remains not a secret anymore.
Top and Kimono from Bazaar | Shorts from Ellery Clothing | Shoes from Chloe Edit c/o Zalora Ph
April 12, 2015
At this moment, I am still stuck in a phase where my mind grasps the thought that I cannot ask the driver for a student fare anymore and that, I will now enter the so-called real world.
Five days ago, I was with so many people dressed in identical caps and gowns at Manila Hotel to attend a very special event. And that day marks the end of my life at CEU.
It may be the end but I see it as a new beginning. Very cliche, I know. For us graduates, as we step at the center stage and take a bow, we welcome the new chapter of our lives. It may be thrilling because there are lots of competencies out there juggling that job interview you've been dreaming to have ever since and all you think is how you will ace that. Now, I am grateful to land a job in a well-known media company in the Philippines before I even graduate. Imagine, a college girl already has her job before her graduation. Lucky I am says other people because only few are given this chance but to me, it's not just luck that I have. I have my confidence and rosary with me. That's what keeps me achieving things I want.
Dress from ForMe | Heels from H&M | Bag from River Island
If you know me well, you would be shocked if you see me wearing a bunch of accessories hanging on my neck or arms. You'd probably be surprised to know that I'm not fond of accessories because my style is very girly. The usual girly girl has always her dress, skirt, and necklace with her. But to me, I just have my necklace hidden in its box. Haha!
But then, like what I have said, my style is girly so I just can't take those accessories away from my closet. I need those, too. You know, for emergency purposes. Lol. And as summer starts, different styles of accessories come in the market. Just to help you out in finding high-quality shops online, I found a gorgeous selection of jewelry at ZALORA. Aside from its cute and elegant designs, the accessories are very much affordable! Trust me! I also thought of looking for shops that sell today's trendy necklaces such as chokers and quartz charms which I found at Copper and Accent Archive. Just in time for the summer trends, right?
These are the top three shops that I chose because they are very stylish yet affordable. :)
2. Copper
3. Zalora
February 21, 2015
I wish I knew why he left.
He said he's happy. I saw it in his eyes. His smile when I smile is something. The way he looked at me makes me feel that I'm the most precious thing in the world. Maybe that's enough to made me think that he is happy. Or was happy.
He said, he loves me. And will still love me even if I gain hundreds of pounds or until our hair turns gray. He'll make me smile whenever I am sad. He said he'll carry me if I already feel the pain on my joints as I walk. He said we'll grow old together. That's how much he loves me. I think. And I believed.
He told me he'd do anything for me. He'll take the train and wait for three hours just to see me for an hour. He'll go with me to the mall and carry all the shopping bags. He said he does not mind looking like my personal assistant because just being with me is his dream. And he did. Even if I did not ask him to do all those things, still, he is more than willing to volunteer. Maybe he got tired doing things for me. Maybe that is why he left me. But when I asked him to come back, he didn't.
Then it made me think, was it ever real? Or just a story that was meant to be played?
Was there something wrong with me? I bet. He wouldn't have left me if there's nothing wrong with me.
I tried to stop him but there's nothing else I can do. I am left with nothing. Where have they been? All that he left me was empty heart and lost reasons. Then I saw him walking towards me.
He said, he loves me, but he is not happy.
So... it's Valentine's Day. How was it? I hope you like the story written above. To be honest, I don't feel like writing so I'm pretty sure that what I wrote sounds lame. I still can't catch up in updating my blog :( Anyway, Happy Valentine's Day! ♥
Dress and Shoes are from River Island
December 21, 2014
Once when I was running
from all that haunted me
to the dark I was succumbing
to what hurt unbearably
searching for the one thing
to set my sad soul free.
In time I stumbled upon it
an inner calm and peace
and now I am beginning
to see and to believe
in who I am becoming
and all I've yet to be.
-Lang Leav
This is an overdue post. This was taken last August during our University's Leadership Training Seminar at Quezon. That explains why I was wearing an ID on the pictures. And now, it's already December. Ha! Talk about laziness, Just in time for the cold weather and the night's sentiment.
Blazer, dress and shoes are from Jellybean
November 9, 2014
Sometimes, life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you.
At seven, my relatives asked me what I want to be when I grow up and I said proudly with excitement, A Doctor! At ten, I always ask for colored pencils and a sketch pad, trying to design clothes and houses. At twelve, my teacher asked us to draw in a blank sheet of paper what we want to be in the future, and I can still remember myself, drawing a professional-looking woman holding a microphone and a notepad in front of a camera. At sixteen, my friends asked me what course I'll be taking in college and I said uncertainly, uhm, I like to cook, but really don't know how.
I really had a baffled mind growing up. Whenever someone asks me what I want to do in the future, I am always like ".....". But now, the question has changed to what do you want to do after college? There is a huge difference between the two. It's easier to hear someone asks what do you want to be in the future? than what do you want to do after college?
October 13, 2014
Have you ever experienced that night when you're struggling with overflowing work that makes you procrastinate? You can't sleep because it's not done yet. All you can do is to touch it one by one and all you need to do is to finish it before the day ends. But, all you do is to stare at it like it's going to move on its own. Seriously? And when you wake up in the morning, that pile of paper says hi to you. Isn't it just a little too overwhelming?
September 21, 2014
Why not?
Yeah, why not? I love asking these two word-question whenever I am trapped in a situation that asks "Whys?" and "Really? Are you sure?". Those two short words creates a huge impact in one's life. It shows the optimism side of a person. Well, as an advocate of optimism (okay, how self-proclaimed I am! Lol), I always make it a point to keep a rainbow in times of hurricanes and storms.
As you can see, I'm wearing an ID here. That's because I went to a leadership seminar to represent our organization. I forgot to take it off (obviously haha!). I'm just so glad that I somehow, pulled the tee for a corporate attire. What do you think? :)
Just a short post to share with you 'cause I'm struggling on looking for inspirations to create a better script for my story. Hopefully, I do it well *crossing fingers*. In any ways, I know i'll manage it. Think positive haha! Akalain mo 'yun na-segway ko pa 'yung optimism hahaha!
Have a great week ahead ♥
Tee from LA | Blazer and Shoes from Jellybean | Pants from Forever21
August 10, 2014
I was sitting in a dimmed-light auditorium yesterday. There were a lot of people inside, all of them were buzzing around. I feel pressured. I can feel the intense heat between me and them though I don't know them personally. There's a thing that ignites the anxiety in me and I was not sure what it is.
Maybe it's the thought of having the same interests with them. Maybe I feel tensed because I know there's a lot of people inside that same auditorium that are better than I. Maybe because I'm just envious because most of them know what they want to do in the future already. Well, not that I don't know what I want to do. I was not just sure of what I will do in the future that will make me happy. Then, someone said keep doing everything until you find that certain thing that makes you happy.
It seems to help me. No, it really helps me. From the beginning, I was trying to do everything. I was trying to excel in every thing I do.
But it leads me to a fall down. I failed. Not just once but many times. I thought of giving up because I can't handle the pain and failures anymore. It's like, things were crashing my pride. My future. My dreams. My life. I realized, I can't do everything. I almost gave up.
But I didn't. I realized, there's a lot of ways to go. That if I give up, I wouldn't reach where I am now. I have come this far to give it all up. I learned to accept failures. Well, I have to because in that way, I can fully accept myself, too. I suffered but I grew stronger.
I must say, the person who said to keep doing everything is right. We should not stop just because we failed. We should not stop just because we think it's not meant for us. We should strive hard to get what we really want to do because eventually, we will grasp it in our hands if we don't stop.
Like what the 5SOS boys said in their song... don't stop, doing what you're doing.
PS. This look is one of those included in Candy Magazine's Style Files where I was featured. Check it out ♥
Top and Bow from Forever21 | Skirt from a bazaar
PS. This look is one of those included in Candy Magazine's Style Files where I was featured. Check it out ♥
Top and Bow from Forever21 | Skirt from a bazaar
July 20, 2014
I've always thought that trying so hard will make everything fine; that it'll make everything goes according to plan. In fact, my motto before was try and try until you succeed. Okay, until now.
Well, there's really nothing wrong with trying so much to achieve what you want. It's good because it makes you eager for your goals. But sometimes, you know, you don't have to try so hard. Sometimes, trying so hard leads us to expectations and failures. I'm not trying to say that you shouldn't try hard. My point is, know when to try hard. Know what your goals are first; know your aim; know the main reason of your moves before giving in to something so much. Why are you trying so hard? Ask that to yourself.
Is it because you want to pursue that dream? Well, go for it!
or
Is it because you want to belong? Hmm. Let me thing about that. And you should, too!
I don't see any problem of wanting to belong or to please others. A problem will only blow if you let others heat up your emotions, hence, ruining your self-worth. Once you let them affect you, it won't stop. It will eat you until you're messed up. Don't focus and bother so much time on what others are telling you. Who cares if you don't wear makeup everyday? You still look pretty anyway! Who cares if you don't have the best and most expensive clothes to wear? You still look stunning on that tee and ripped jeans!
This is the perfect idea to describe my outfit here 'cause I didn't bother to plan an outfit like I used to and I looked haggard after so many days without enough sleep. Who cares? As long as I look okay to my family and friends then it's fine. And as long as I feel okay the way I see with my own eyes then just go with it. The secret is, if no one sees your beauty, learn to appreciate yourself because that is where it all starts. I just want to share a song of Colbie Caillat that inspired me to write this. So here it goes:
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to, give it all away
You just have to get up
You don't have to change a single thing
Wait a second,
Why, should you care, what they think of you
When you're all alone, by yourself, do you like you?
Do you like you?
Do you like you?
Take your make-up off
Let your hair down
Take a breath
Look into the mirror, at yourself
Look into the mirror, at yourself
Don't you like you?
Cause I like you
Sorry for my silly pose here. I'm not gonna do this again swear :( Did I make sense? Anyways, I hope you get something from my post.
Let me know if you did! ♥
June 15, 2014
That moment when Korean tourists asked you to have a picture with them!
My friend and I were in the middle of shooting these photos and stopped for a bit because there are so many people passing by our direction. Of course I don't want to be that "no care blogger at all" so we stopped and let them pass but then, something unexpected came up. There is a group of Koreans (tourists I guess lol) who stopped at Jov's (my friend) place.
- Korean Guy 1 to Jov:Do you want me to take your picture together?
- Jov:No it's okay.
- Then Korean Guy 1 went to me
- Korean Guy 1:Can I have a picture with you?
- I was like "What? Seriously? Me?" of course I didn't say this to him. Just in my mind lol
- Me:Sure
- Korean Guy 1:1 more please?
- Me:Sure
- While the guy's taking picture, his friends and/or relatives also approached me. Then the Korean girl took her phone out. I thought she's going to ask me to take their picture. Surprisingly, she also wanted to have a picture with me.
- Them:Come here
- Me:Okay
- Korean Guy 2:Guhnra. Maguhnra ka. (Maganda daw. It means pretty hahaha)
- Them:Thank you so much!
- Me:Sure no problem
After they leave us, my friends started teasing me saying haba ng hair! I was like did that really happen? Seriously? Why me? Thinking that I'm with my friends that are prettier than me. Lol. All I can do is to be grateful about it. So to those Koreans, thank you so much! You boosted my confidence! ♥
April 27, 2014
It will only be worth it if you give it a shot. I've been wanting to try this out ever since and now I've done it and featured on the website of the Top Teen Magazine in the Philippines (Candy Magazine). I'm more than happy and grateful to be featured ♥
PS. I can't remember what caption I put on the outfit with the green top and skirt. But I'm certainly sure that I didn't put the "pretty girl" hahaha! I'm saying this because someone might just raise an eyebrow at that. Just to be clear lol. Click this to view the featured article
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