Crazy Cheerful Cool

Sorry for this overdue post. I should have blogged about my brother's birthday, Ayan, last month. Apart from my demanding work schedule, I'm glad and thankful to still have time for my most favorite people in the world, my family. :) Yes, I'd be even more willing to burn roads and bridges just to be with them tra la la~ For the nth time, we dined out at mom's all time fave Thai restaurant, Lemon Grass. Fascinating how your parents can influence you until it becomes your personal fave also! If you're looking for some oriental, mouth-watering dishes, then you should visit Lemon Grass.

Here's where we got our craziness, Daddy! We all agreed that he's just the best! I would also like to apologize for not being able to blog during Father's Day. It went well nicely and we even surprised Dad. :)

Ayan brought her girlfriend, Louise. I finally met 'the Louise' they're talking about. Definitely this isn't the last time I'd see her!

Hi baby Aj! :)

For desserts, we stopped by Chocolatier~ Talk about sinful chocolate and our guilty pleasures.

Now, who's ready for some inner insanity? Hey Monica, you look so cool. Hahaha.

The before and after looks of Ayan and Louise!

Laura was so kj to join us do that but we forced her and voila, she even had the funniest smile. Laugh trip :)))))

The birthday boy with his chocolate-stained two front teeth :)

Boy, I can't believe he's 19. He's really 19 now! My little siblings aren't that "little" anymore. Cheers to a good life ahead of you, bro. You always have our backs. :)

And here's to some random outfit post. It's not everyday that I get to wear decent clothes that would make me look like a mature, sophisticated woman (cause I'm laid back and cool and would prefer wearing lazy clothes! hahaha!) Since Forever21 landed the Philippines, every girl wished it was their closet except me. I definitely agree that clothes there are fashionable yet affordable and there are so many to choose from but every time I go there, I'm good for two rounds and still empty-handed and confused (especially if you don't know what you're getting at all) so I'd rather shop at a tiny store where there's enough mind boggling and a lesser probability that you'd have the same clothes.

Necklace & Kimono Top: Forever21 | Bag: VS | Shoes: Mendrez | 

I love the vivacity of this necklace. This necklace has been over used. I just can't get enough of how Turquoise, my birth stone, can brighten any outfit.

 The opaque, blue-to-green mineral clearly makes it known it's from the cupprous family! Scientifically speaking aside, its pastel shade have endeared it to many of its great antiquity like the aztecs of old.

So here's to an entry with a stream of photos! Till next time! :)

Traipse in a Damsel's Mind

Women of the world, we may be indirectly descendants of Eve, but like her, we are bound to a such weakness of alluring enticement-- being enticed and the ability to entice. 

Until now, I don't know why some girls can't just have enough clothes, bags, pairs of shoes, and sets of make-up. My family and workmates definitely know how kuripot I am but it's hard to resist when I see that four letter word all in caps, S-A-L-E!!! I'd just love to succumb in that word and free myself from stress but I'm doing my best to withstand the need for retail therapy. Not healthy for the pocket. Admittedly guilty, it sometimes makes me feel good when I've just had a bad day but girls, will always be girls, and we ought to have a delightful time and apart from that, my love for pampering! Smooth skin, sweet scent, pretty nails, and the whole list goes on... It just makes me feel like I'm wrapped in a bubble of pretty gumballs and in soft and scented flowers! I never thought I'd even have a growing stock of lip smackers in a variety of pink hues. I never dreamed of being Miss Vanity and if people see me that way, boy, you're wrong. There's more than meets the eye. Just like for the mainstream-- I want to freely express my thoughts in a blog not for fame but for the journalistic aspect of blogging yoooo.

Dyed my hair black all by myself two weeks ago. Didn't like it at first, it was harsh and edgy. My hair was blue-black-- think of Veronica from that Archie comic. 

It’s been a long stretch of a week at work and to update you with my life, things have gone by unassumingly… good. I definitely know my extended absence in blogging wouldn’t make a drastic change in the online world so let silence befall, mandated by its master. Life transpired once again.

They say pressure makes diamonds. And that gave me a stir of thought, but I’d like to think that one should not live life by pressure but, by priorities. There’s pressure all around us. There are countless myths that blind us into a fantasy mindset. There are lots of you gotta be this, gotta be that, gotta get that, and gotta’ve been there. I thought of the pressure from work and in one perspective, it does push you off your limits and make you a better one but what if, you’ve been working for long hours, at the end of the day, knowing that you’ve achieved a lot and have numerous paychecks, does that make you happy? Not for long, sweetie. Your value shouldn’t be based on finances and how much you own, nor by the number of people you know and of course, it shouldn’t be based on appearance. All these things die quickly. Think about yourself and the relationships you have with people, and with God. How is it? How much time and effort do you put in it? How much love is there to give? I tell you, those are the ones that are worthwhile and very rewarding. Invest in those. <3

“Don’t worry about being like someone else. Make the most of who you are, of who God made you to be.”

Happy girls do exaggerated head tilts like that photo above à Guess it’s about 35 or 45 degrees tilt! ;p

Be Anxiously Engaged in a Good Cause

Inviting you all to read this and this. :)

The New Wave

Every summer has its own love story... It's nice to look back and take pleasure with those fond memories of yesterday. Simple joys of not being in school and being into all sorts of other activities. 

As a child, my parents really got me into a lot of lessons during summer but I don't know, I don't seem to find interest in some of those things but now, realizations have made it through that they've made such incomparable efforts to drive the best within you. I may not be that cream-of-the-crop student but all these years, I've made education as one of those most important priorities. 

Education should be valued because it molds one future and opens doors for more opportunities, even in greater heights. So dear students, now that school's started, study hard and study well. Don't take it for granted especially if your parents sent you in a prestigious school, it's all worth the quality education you get so don't waste it. Don't just be literate too, be educated. Never stop learning, even if you've earned a degree, you have to knock out every learning break you get out from life. After all, we're all students of life. 

Chilling out @ BE resorts, Mactan, Cebu with the family. Woke up so early to catch the sunrise and to take a very early morning swim. Wearing no sunblock, wanted to earn a tan because I feel like my skin's cold and pale as a vampire. I'm no longer exposed to UV that much but it's a mortal sin to go around with no SPF, I'm an advocate of looking good, feeling great, and having fun (more like my company's motto) by eating healthy, exercising, and using the right products for you. I'm not that obsessed but looking good is (that does not have to be physically attractive but being healthy, fit, and clean) makes you feel great thus, you can accomplish other tasks smoothly with that kind of mood, right? 

Good bye dear summer breeze~ It's been cool and raining lately. I missed wearing my pair of sunnies when I'm on my way to work. I indifferently welcomed the rainy season-- talk about having a hard time to commute, getting muddy shoes (I always have a hard time walking in the rain O.o) might as well, the corrhyza virus which I'm a victim of early this month so you better shelter yourself with a handful dose of Vitamin C's. :)

So here's for a new wave to make things right and make life more worthwhile~ Keep swimming! *u*

Glimpse of Sunshine

Apparently, my summer is waaaay different from the ones I had before. There's a thin line between work and other things I desire but there's always a time to infuse a bucket of sunshine in everything I do, and everywhere I go. :)

Photos from Laura's instagram. 

My Late Summer Fashion Fling

Summer's almost down the corner and before it drops totally, here are a few of my summer loving fashion picks. I've been so in love with dresses and skirts lately because it's just too laid back, easy, breezy (and lazy too!!!) Hahaha. :)) I have my own personal style that goes with my mood. Sometimes I go neatly prim and proper, the next, you'd be seeing me rugged and hippie, then turned into edgy and chic, and will suddenly transform to flirty and girly but what I really love is being in with whatever that makes me feel good and comfortable (sometimes being pretty also counts!*wink*) Everyone should know that there's no need to follow trends. One must have their own personal style. :) So here are my chosen summer looks from VS.

Prints are in this season! You can see it everywhere and maybe on anyone when you're out in the crowd. May it be floral, dots, or aztec, prints always give a plus statement. And as for me, I chose this sexy maxi dress because it's effortlessly eye catching and lustful.

Playful and pretty for the young and wild! For the love of flowy dresses, here's another one with one of my favorite all-time shades. And oh, dresses with an empire cut are really flattering.

And yes, the overrated WHITE dress will always be a summer staple and it will never go out in style. Simple, safe, and just elegant. ;)

I love this! There's something ethereal with this dress. May it be a day or night wear, this crochet maxi dress is gorgeous. PERFECT!!! What dyou think? ;)

Here's my last one: Introducing.. the Caftan dress! Fall in love with this one. It's such a sparkling stunner for a cover-up! Weeee! :)

I do think I'm pretty much late for the summer drama rama oh well, one's personal style tells a lot about you. So get to know your self and your style. Enjoy the rest of the sweet summer days! :)

There's Something about MOM ♥

May is a month where undoubtedly, MOTHERS are the superstars. The lime light is theirs because they're strongly highlighted in this month's print ads and commercials, also in every store's bonanza promo. At work, we have this so-called Mom's Treat as this month's thematic promo. And so on, all these pakulos to make our dearest moms feel extra special and loved. They will always be the ilaw ng tahanan, bida ng bahay and bida ng buong bayan!!! No wonder, it's hard to argue with a mom cause she could bombard you with a whole lot of ratatattat!!! Bwahahahaha. >:))

You can never fool a mother. The cliche, Mothers know best, is tried and tested throughout the years. Most people had the biggest regrets in their lives, wishing they had listened to their mothers. They're just wise in nature and learn things by instinct and experience. Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May. Growing up, I consider Mother's Day a no-other-than-like day of the year. We usually share it with a whole lot of mothers in our Church community where little children tell something bout their moms and sing such lovely songs that touches one's heart and makes all  realize how important and precious these God given creations are. Motherhood is such a sacred responsibility. It is a noble and divine calling. It takes a lot of X factor to be a mother. Can you just imagine all the pain they can bare? Incredible. And their influence is as great and incredible as that. Not everyone knows that they pay the greatest contribution to the world. It's amazing how selfless they are. They make such remarkable sacrifices for their families especially for their children, who means the whole world to them. Despite all the blows and bombs of the wind, they remain to stand still and hopeful. Never will you see them throw a sign of weakness. And if they do, they're able to manage it well. If you're looking for modern day superhero, it would be nice to consider your mom at the top of the list.

Most people say that I have my mom's resemblance. Truth be told, I have to disagree because she's way too beautiful but I sometimes find it flattering though but no, mom's eyes reflect her Chinese roots while mine are deep set (or that's how I'd like to think of it haha). She has a tiny perfect nose that I've always wished I had but I got Dad's. Mom's lips are thin and subtle while mine are fuller. Guess I just had the outer exterior for keeps: her complexion and built, nothing more, nothing less. Rosemarie and I may not be the best of friends. Our personalities are from the polar opposites. We end up arguing almost every single day with the smallest things. "Alarm clock ka ba? Kasi umaga pa lang, ang ingay-ingay mo na." is very much applicable. I could describe her as a 24/7 nagging machine but that'd be unfair cause she still goes to sleep. Haha I kid. She's not perfect but she's everything I need. She's tough and God has always been her foundation, she always seeks to follow His will in every circumstance. She's also the most virtuous woman I've known. She's my beacon of light and hope when things go wrong. I love her beyond words and I know she loves me as much and even more. And aside from my Rosemarie, I have other moms too who took care of me as I grew up and I also felt motherly love overflowing rapidly from their bosom. Couldn't be grateful enough. So to all mothers out there and for all the women who nurtured children as their own, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! 

Sisters Share the Same Sweet Tooth

Here I am in my work clothes (Lame! Where's self expression? Hahaha) with my youngest sister, my baby girl, Laura. <3 Chillin' at Vanille Cafe  Patisserie, SM. I've always loved Vanille's interior. It's all sweet and cozy. And the reason I always go back to that place is to.... just feel the place haha kidding aside, it's because of these French macarons in different flavors!!! Sweeeeeeeet :)

Okay, so I've been a huge fan of sweets since I was a little kid. I guess that's the reason why I had cavities, gained weight easily, and hurt my tonsils way back then. Heehee. I'm a confessed chocoholic. We can play a name a chocolate game! There's a whole lot more: candies, cupcakes, ice cream, and everything under the sugar field. I remember finishing an entire chocolate cake all by myself without guilt! Seriously, that bad. I think Laura shares the same thing too. And as for me? Not anymore now! Yay! Sometimes I feel like puking out when I eat too much but I don't have any eating disorders, okay? Hahaha. Just getting more health conscious this time!!! ;) But never giving up on you! Forever and always babe! 

XOXO,

A bona fide recovering sweets addict.

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Finding Clarity in Being Vague

It's shameful to witness how women would spend much just to have lighter and younger-looking skin and amusing how many people would indulge in buying condoms in different flavors and supplements to boost you already know what. Yes, work has finally taken its toll. I'm in the middle of being held captive or perhaps, a neophyte taking baby steps to exaltation but either way, I'm stuck in it. No escape for now. 

At some point in my life, thoughts of wanting to die came through me, once, twice, maybe even thrice. Life's unfair as we know it. Growing up, I don't know why I can get emotional and too depressed at the same time. Reason? Not even reasonable enough and hell no, am I going to allow myself to be ruled by my ruthless and gullible emotions but over contemplating on loneliness and worthlessness has been my disease. Reading this may surprise you because I may look pretty positive all the time and has this traditionally serious and calm exterior. Looking back, all those last year-dramas make me laugh reminding me how pathetic I was. I've learned so much from the past, from "my" past, and finally understood that the beauty of my imperfections would make a part of me, a part of who I am now. All grown up, wiser and stronger. 

I have dreams just like everyone else. Small and big dreams all leading me to where I want to be. But mine are mostly kept in secret maybe because I'm afraid that not everyone would understand why I dream for such things. 1/4 only goes to career pursuits and the 3/4 of it are just selfless dreams of mine. I curse myself for thinking that way cause half of my dream is dependent to one person, and whoever that is, he better be good. Be really, really, really good. You just don't know how dedication and love can run through my veins.

I couldn't contain the glee in confusion. Two have spoken tonight about such frail things and in the end, it's up to me to choose who I'd break and to whom I'd choose to be broken.

So vague. I know. Good night.

Hello Summer!!!

The scorching heat is getting into my nerves these days. Even being geared up with the perfect pair of sunnies and SPF when I'm outdoors still isn't enough. The unbelievably annoying and destructing summer heat has the power to turn me into an evil monster. So don't try talking to me cause all you'll ever get is cranky, cranky, Airi! Hahahaha! Holla, summer's here! It's my second favorite time of the year after Christmas season but now that I'm no longer a student who yearns for Summer. I don't know how to deal with it right now. Prolly because there will be no such thing as summer vacay again for me. Oh nooooooo~ x.x

Photos of last year because they basically refresh and cool my mood right now. I can't wait to dive into chlorinated water or hit the beaches soon. Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!

I miss my Bestie, Hannah! (the one with the colorful polka dots!) Hiyak kaayo si oka hahahaha!

And my sister, Monica! She'll always be our LITTLE MERMAID. :)

@ Tambuli Beach Club.

Because Old School is Still Cool

Twenty one years of existence and I haven't tried clubbing or partying til morning or that thing which they call night life or whatever they call that. At times, I feel hesitant when asked and ashamed for not having to experience such thing at this age and some people laugh with unbelief. Talk about mild ridicule. But please don't get me wrong, I'm not that goody good girl at all. I've been a wayward kid at some point of my life. Teehee! But all those drinking, and partying at night is just not my scene, and never will be my kind of scene. Just thankful because I know I'm not alone!!! Some people prefer a different thing to do and we ought to respect one another. Back to the golden rule, respect begets respect.

So today, I decided to write something about the kind of soirees I attend. Growing up in a Christian community, a bucket of activities are laid down for the youth to get involved and be busy with. And one of those activities is the formal party or social dancing. It's pretty much old school, actually. Hee. More of the one in prom scenarios where a guy asks a girl for a dance and they dance with slow music. Hahaha! The main purpose here is to socialize and get to know one another and possibly make it a breeding place for future love teams. But hey, there's also time to groove in with loud music in a group and celebrate with friends of common faith. There's absolutely no smoking and drinking of alcohol because that's against my religious belief. People also dress and behave appropriately. Music are uplifting and wholesome and the venue has proper lightning. And the party doesn't ends at around nine or ten-ish in the evening. Very decent, right? So, if being wild is your thing, sorry if this didn't catch your interest. It ain't boring and there are still people in our modern world who enjoy gatherings such as the one I described. :p

And last February, we had a Multi-Stake Valentines Ball. 'Twas a Post-valentines party and here are a few photos from the said event.

And some of em got awards! Hahaha look at my friend, Jude, far left, soooo cute Mr. Headturner! Lol :p

My siblings are with me. Awkward, constipated face by yours truly. Tralalala. xD

Got the photos from Karl Trias, this big kid beside me :) and yes, pink is the color!!!

My First Futile Fashion Entry

| Blazer, Skirt Forever 21 | Corset Dresstiny | Belt, Purse SM Dept. Store | Platforms Prima donna | Bracelet Accesorize | Watch Kenneth Cole | Earrings, Ring @ some local thrift shop that I couldn't remember xp |

The title says it all and trying something new can really be interesting. *winks* And to get things straight, definitely not your typical lookbook girl or rich kid fashion blogger here. Entiendo? ^o^ 

Growing up, insecurities also roll down my sleeve but it's just a matter of how to deal. At twenty-one, left with no choice but to embrace the midget in me. Being vertically challenged, it's always hard for me to pick clothes that would fit me perfectly like I still have to have my pair of jeans cut all the time because it's too long for me. With all means in the name of fashion and comfort, it can be tedious as it seem but you have to learn what works best for you.

Here's what I wore on our Honoring and Oath Taking Ceremony. Since I was able to guess that everyone's going to wear skimpy dresses, I chose to be wrapped up to be different, or secretly, to stand out. I never thought I'd be able to work with the long skirt. Reason stated above. Thus, I will forever profess my gratitude for the genius who created heels! It's my best cheating device. Not only to look taller, create good posture, but also boost a woman's confidence-o-meter. I chose the corset, a very timeless apparel, because it exudes class and sexiness. Trend now is that inner wears are used as outer wears. And to add some taste of formality (since I'm a proud professional now!), a blazer or career jacket is all you need. Make-up and accessories are kept clean and simple because that's how I roll.

Photos are all in a mess. (Look at that awful parking lot as background and me carrying the slr, haha so not ready!) We had an unplanned fun shoot, a byproduct of our boredom and vanity. Sorry, there are no detailed shots. Will do better next time if I'm moved to do another post like this. Convince me! Mehehe.

Fashion for me, is a way of expressing oneself. Need not to be trendy all the time. It's someone's personal book cover. It's one way of how you want to be read by the world. Better not judge someone with his/her style because each one's unique and has a story to tell. My own sense of style? Can't find the exact words to describe it, exclude me from such labels. It basically runs down on my mood. Just on the conservative side since I follow such standards of dressing based from my religious belief. The only times I reveal more flesh is when I'm at home or at the beach. Additional tips: Be yourself. Smile. And just the right dose of confidence works well all the time. To end this, fashion all goes down to one thing, it's your own style, your story, and the world has nothing to do with it. :)