Memory Lane

I have been feeling too dramatic, cheesy and very much sentimental these days. I don'y know why. Maybe these are the side effects of being alone at home for a while, doing thesis, watching movies and doing god-knows-what. Hmmm. Really. I've been having trips down memory lane. And yes, I feel so old. Pensive thoughts lurk at the corners of my mind. A friend once told me that we tend to lose our youthful spirit as we  age. Shit! Am I losing mine? -_-

Procrastination and Food

Here I am again, procrastinating. Pffft. Plenty of things to do and a deadline to meet but my brain's not working. It has been days and seriously my thesis isn't progressing. I need inspiration. :( 

Maybe food will help. So, I decided to cook some new dish. Well, I'll just eat my problems away. =)

Fish Fillet in Sweet and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Homemade dish is <3.

Going Healthy

Yes, I'm serious with going healthy. And frankly, it's not easy especially when fast food chains abound the places you frequent. It took me several food blogs and ample research time to think of healthier recipes. LOL.  

Broccoli Mashed Potato <3

Finally! Here's a dish I've been longing to make. I've finally made my own mashed potato. And it's with a twist! HAHA. I added some broccoli for a healthier  recipe. :) It's really easy and fast to make. 30 minutes of steaming, mashing and mixing and poof! Healthy broccoli mashed potato, baby!

Sinulog 2013

This year's Sinulog was a blast. For the first time I enjoyed the festival with my friends. Hooray! Long walks, stampede like crowded streets, henna tattoos, tattered and colorful outfits and fireworks - Oh! It really is Sinulog, baby! ;) 

*Photos were taken by Jade Manzon. (If you ever need a photographer, just contact her. She's awesome. ;))

Vanity pics.

 

Photo ops everywhere.

Our own not-so secret society. ;)

Magic is <3.

Power of 7.

Got inked. LOL

Balance  is a virtue. :D

 We ended up with sore feet and legs but t'was all worth it. Just love spending time with my girlfriends. Let's do this again next year! 

FOOD. FOOD. FOOD

I confess I'm addicted to food. I mean, who wouldn't? Eating is just a bliss. No matter what we feel, we eat. I just can't say no to mouth-watering, hunger satisfying dishes. This is food porn! OMG!

And as much as I love to eat, I also love to cook. ;) So, here's my first self taught recipe this year. Fish Fillet with shallots, tomatoes and spring onions, anyone?

Fish Fillet with Shallots, Tomatoes and Spring Onions

Here are some of my creations last year. :) 

chicken curry, fish fingers, sweet chili shrimp, beefsteak

Seriously? I'm in love with food. HAHAHA. More new recipes coming! I hope. *fingers crossed*

Boredom

Early this year, I bought a cute journal. This was my lame attempt to organize my life. :) It was a happy buy. In fairness, I have updated my journal almost everyday. (For someone lazy like me, this is a success.) Yay! Last night, I got so bored so I decided to make some sketches in my journal. For a change.

Hmm, I guess I didn't suck that much in my sketches. LOL.

My take on sketching. XD

A journal a day keeps the memory loss away. ;)

Fresh Start

2012 has been quite a year for me. Many things have happened and decisions have been made. I learned and realized a lot. I hope, pretty please, that 2013 would be a happier and lovelier year for me and my loved ones. As a fresh start, this would be a first, I have decided to craft my own New Year's Resolution. Cliché, right? (HAHAHA. LOL.)

• Focus more ---> GRADUATE THIS YEAR! RAWR!
• Get a job and EARN. LOL.
• SAVE. SAVE. SAVE.
• Learn a new recipe every month (at least one). :)
• DIY all I want. I seriously need a personal sewing machine for this or else my hands will be sorry.
• Room makeover. Organize my things.
• Update wardrobe and THIS BLOG.
• Live longer: Eat healthy. Exercise. Lots of water. Sleep.
• Travel. Explore. ;)
• Do a good deed every now and then. Big or small. 
• Express myself more.
• Reconnect with friends from all ages.
• Love fearlessly and without limit. 
• BE HAPPY. NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS.

I hope I can fulfill everything especially the first one. HAHA. Fingers crossed. ;)

Your Song

You! You really know how to tickle my heart. Ugh, sorry for the cheesiness but I just can't stop myself. LOL. Seriously, I never thought you'd do the one thing that I wished for. Sing me a song. I love your voice not that you hit all the notes correctly. Actually, you were out of tune in some parts. Hahahaha. But at least, I have my own exclusive mini-concert. Plus, your facial expressions were just fantastic. Hahaha. Sometimes, you could really be so sweet and CORNY (remember your knock knock jokes?). 

This song's on replay, by the way. :p

Missed Chances

 I missed your call. I saw your message too late. You've already left. How happy is that. I have been wanting to see you and yet because of my foolish attempt to just ignore your presence, I missed my chance. Ironic. I literally slapped myself and screamed at the top of my lungs. Why do these things always happen to me? Ugh, I think I'm having a headache. -_-

DIY is love

It's been a long time since my last DIY project and seriously, my things are cluttered around the room. LOL. Luckily, the holiday season has bored me into doing these refashions. Hooray!

refashioned sweatshirt

DIY workout tee

 DIYing really makes me happy. I think I found my calling. Chos! Cheers to more sewing, cutting and restless nights. ;)