A Beautiful Escape

MAY

And just like that, four months have already gone by 2013.

My life has been moving slower than what I had planned in my head, but at least it’s moving. I intend to just follow through and not try to increase the speed, for now. I’ll just enjoy the ride.

I feel sad that people are leaving in my department at work. I find it depressing that I would be losing people who adore me (sorry, first thing that came to mind, haha) okay really, people who I spend my down time, breaks, lunches, after work dinners with. I’m pretty sure you know what I’m talking about.

Anyway, ever since our office moved to the farthest reaches of EDSA extension, I held on tight even if it meant riding public transport (which I thoroughly hate because it messes up my white and easily creased uniform and I end up getting stains from grease or from the person next to me) because I knew I’d be hard pressed to find a workplace as comforting and warm as my current one. But with the rate things are going… well, if it happens it happens.

I just hope for the best, and like I said earlier, I’ll just follow through with my plans.

May 1 2013 | 2 Notes - Read More →
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Amidst the beautiful scenery was a love that outshines all.

This is my second time to shoot a pre-nup! I had so much fun, and it was kilig every single time I click the shutter. I hope more friends get married so I can shoot more of these!

April 9 2013 | - Read More →
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First time to go clubbing!

I loved Republiq, even if they didn’t allow my mirrorless camera inside (I had to rely on my phone for these photos.) I never knew it could be this fun! I had a blast with my friends just laughing and drinking (Cranberry juice please, LOL.)

I wouldn’t mind doing this again, maybe even make it a regular thing. Hahaha!

March 13 2013 | 1 Notes - Read More →
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Photos by: Adrian Pacific Ong and Paolo Palad

March 4 2013 | 1 Notes - Read More →
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It’s nice to play pretend once in a while.

Photo by: Paolo

February 25 2013 | 1 Notes - Read More →
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Rarely do we see people with the audacity to leave the comforts of what society demands of them, and to pursue something that breaks the tradition, and shatters stereotypes.

A girl with a carefree approach to life, so much so that I saw her as someone so much younger than her real age.

A boy whose kindness and love have been taken for granted, and yet he seems unfazed by all the pain it should have caused. He is quiet, but strong and resilient.

A girl that keeps on going, moving with grace and childlike wonder, someone with a penchant for the finer things, but quick to appreciate even the simplest gestures of kindness and love.

I am close to these people, after all, I spend my entire work week with them. As a way of saying thank you to their friendship, I shot them for their birthday in March.

February 18 2013 | - Read More →
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THE BEST OF SPANISH COOKING

My colleagues and I decided to finally eat the new restaurant called Alba in Prism Plaza, Mall of Asia. We used vouchers bought from a discount site for their evening buffet.

First plate. Delicious bread and spreads! The mushrooms were divine too!

Friends! They share my love for food, and shopping.

Plate no. 2 consists of Paella Negra, Vegetable Au Gratin, Fish fillet, and Cochinillo (suckling pig). I also had another helping of those mushrooms!

The Cochinillo was a hit! Delicious! Crispy skin and the juicy meat kept me from thinking about cholesterol and my bulging stomach.

Dessert plate. Chocolate cake and sponge cake with custard sauce.

Dessert plate no. 2 with Red Velvet squares. A little dry, but good.

The food was so good! I had a hard time walking because I was so full! The place was so cozy, the staff was attentive, and they even had this mariachi? band to sing songs of your request! Definitely going back to Alba soon!