it's been a year...

of having no job.

before i always thought, i won't survive without a job. but i did survive. 

on the same day last year i was at a friend's wedding. as owen and rem's tied the knot in front of their closest and selected friends, i was untying my 10-year old career serving the seventy thousand or more in republic. (i want to call the place republic)

but some people would ask me, 'why not look for a job?', most of the time i will just shrugged off my shoulders and smile or smirk, but in reality here's my answers....

1. Family. i have a husband and a daughter, but we actually spent a little time together. having no job means a flexible schedule. vacation whenever the little girl is free from school and other activities. no more tight schedule of taking a leave of absence from work (which was very hard to get when i was in republic). 

2. Myself. i wanted to act my age. yes, i do. in republic, i grew up so fast that i think like a 45-year old everyday. 

3. Opinions. i kept my opinions for so long. i think deeply before saying words and keep my mouth shut if it's not necessary to talk. 

4. Friends. i shielded my friends from my republic life. they know my job but they don't know what exactly i do everyday. some think my job is cool. some thought i got nice pay. sorry pals, all false.

5. White Hairs. aaahhh i got millions of white hairs!

6. School. yes i want to go back to school. i've always been talking about how frustrated i am for not taking up Fine Arts in college. so this is my chance.

7. Photography. i'm hooked. 

8. Simple Life. living each day just like that, simple. 

9. this BLOG. one of the best decisions i ever did was to make this blog Public. and i thanked everyone for clicking and reading away in this humble abode of my thoughts.

A happy rainy afternoon everyone!

Thank you :))

Show me your Collection: Lyn and Tom

Featuring: Precious Moments

Lyn and Tom, the couple behind these adorable collection were my friends from way way back (first job after college!). I am more than honored for being the one they trusted to present the Precious Moments collection they lovingly gathered through the years.

 

I will start off with the Precious Moments Wedding they had in 2003.

below is the wedding cake topper, ordered in cebu, this is the most expensive of all the collections...

the wedding accessories and giveaways...wonderful.

talking about weddings, here are Lyn and Tom's Precious Moments wedding couples!

this wedding couple comes with a cake, wedding gifts and entourage! lovely...

Lyn also got scrapping materials and stickers...

notebooks and storybooks. stuff little girls and boys would want too....

like these Precious Moments kiddos in their pajamas and the little guardian angel....

yes, angels. here's the Precious Moments 12-Month Angels collection:

wow and we're just half way in viewing the entire collection...

this couple loves to surf the net and search for the next possible vacation destination, anywhere in the world....

here's Precious Moments Children of the World:

cuties! and children in this world needs the following:

to keep them safe, to feed them, to take care of their health, and to guide them...

and to give us joy....here's the bunnies and the jesters!

and most of all, let's give our thanks to HIM.

You are such a wonderful couple Lyn and Tom. 

God Bless you both and Thank You so much.

Have a great day everyone!

What's in your BAG: Series 004

What's in your BAG: Series 004

Owner: Emy

Profession: Operations Assistant

Age: 30something

Emy carries a Longchamp 'Le Pliage' tote in beige.

What's inside? Here it is:

below: A blue Prayerbook which Emy kept in her bag for more than 13 years; a miniature statue of Our Lady of the Rule in pale blue pouch (a gift according to her); a couple of holy rosaries; company ID; assorted ballpens; and her Philippine Passport.

above: A black transparent pouch for toothpaste and toothbrush; keys and flashlight; a set of nail grooming kit; and a midnight blue commuter/travel mug for her brewed coffee.

below: Purple Longchamp pouch for beauty essentials; a pack of Clorets gum and TicTac candies; bottles of hand sanitizers, lotion, and cologne; a white pamaypay; black comb; and a magnetic bag hook.

above: a black Tory Burch wallet; some receipts and starbucks rewards card; Goody hairbands (the golfball looking ones); and of course, Emy's Blackberry and Samsung phones.

i had a great time peeking what's inside your bag Emy!! Thank you and God Bless you.

What's inside your BAG: Series 004. 

Enjoy and have a good night everyone!

little blogista wannabe

just this evening, before going to sleep...

mabe: mama, when i grow older i want to have a blog too.

me: yes you can make a blog.

mabe: but i don't have a camera.

toink!

mabe in mambukal (2010) using our point and shoot cam

Somebody is B-O-R-E-D...

not even in the mood to smile...today is so boring, she says.

wanted playmate.

how's your sunday?

Meet MAX...

...our Pit Bull Terrier. He arrived in our home last year and look at how tiny and cutie he was in this blurry picture..

growing up, the kids cuddled him a lot...

this is Max now. 

he's turning nine months this coming July. nobody's cuddling max anymore. see that bits of white thingies on his side? that's mabe's tiny bear toy, all chewed up.

eerr, not that tiny and cutie anymore...

Show me your Collection: Leila

Featuring: M-I-C-K-E-Y   M-O-U-S-E.

A hot cappuccino was served to me in this Mickey Mouse mug which i handled  very carefully while waiting for Leila as she gathered and laid her collection all over her place.

I will start off with the mugs and tumblers. The one below in yellow came all the way from Europe, a friend brought her that knowing how crazy she is with Mickey. The oldest one she got is the thick glass mug below.

She hoards Mickey school supplies too. From pencils to erasers, clips and sharpeners, rulers to scissors, stationeries, notepads, journals, post-its, canisters, she have it! Some bought in the US, others in travels all over Asia.

Organizing with Mickey, such as cardholders, pencil case, pouches, wall organizers, collapsible boxes, shopping bags, shopping totes, and office supplies canisters and organizers.

Mickey left and right, like the car window shades, Mickey gift wrappers, spoon and fork it with Mickey too!

Stuffed toys everywhere. Mickeys at the headboard, Mickey in bed, Mickey in the mirror, Mickey at the door!

Let's wear Mickey. A black sweatshirt with hoodies full of Mickeys, a t-shirt (i only saw one, some in the laundry, some in other places), plus a number of hairbands!

Watches given by friends and relatives.

such an honor to have a glimpse of your Mickey Mouse collection Leila.

Thank you!

What's in your BAG: Series 003

What's in your BAG: Series 003

Owner: Leila

Profession: Accounting Consultant

Age: 30 ++

Leila carries a teal Guess Cross Body Bag with triple compartments.

what's inside? here it is...

left photo: a Guess wallet in black leather; Mickey Mouse coin purse; a pack of Strepsils lozenges; an anti-bac from Bath & Body Works; and blue floral pamaypay.

right photo: a bottle of Holy Seat (toilet seat sanitizer); striped Clinique pouch as beauty loot; a pack of wet tissues; white hairbrush; Company ID and School ID (aside from being an Accounting Consultant, Leila is now taking up Nursing as her second course); three USB's (one is a Mickey Mouse USB, cute!) Leila is also a Mickey Mouse collector just like Ollie (from  the previous What's in your BAG entry).

left photo: green Cebu Pacific pouch for checkbooks and receipts; car key and other keys; and ballpens.

right photo: a pink cutie Cherry Mobile cellphone and iPhone 4 with Mickey Mouse casing.

there you go, What's in your BAG: Series 003.

Thank you Leila for the cappuccino (hahaha) AND for giving me the chance to explore what's inside your bag!

Have a good night everyone!!

Midnight Snack

i love anything spicy. that makes me a possible resident of korea..(haha!)

and speaking of korea, this korean noodle is my all-time favorite. air philippines serves this in a ready-to-serve kind of cup. i even bought a bigger bowl of this in a mini-grocery in singapore. 

while this one right now i got in a pack of five for Php120.++ i think, in sm supermarket.

sorry for making you hungry at this time of the night. (hahaha)

good night everyone!

Muddy Weekend

Warning: If you don't like mud or getting drenched in the rain, then Mudpack Festival is not for you.

Here are some things i love aside from the most awaited clay body painting i posted earlier.

1. The ride going to Mambukal Resort, taking public transport with adventure seeking friends, having coffee in the corner and  sharing some good laughs...bumping into old friends was fun too (for me it's like i saw the whole republic of M already.lol).

2. The wide array of accessories made by locals.

3. Looking around for some random things. 

4. Walking in the rain to appreciate the art installations lined up along the wet, mossy and cracked roads of the resort.

5. In the upper part of the resort, there is a community where plantation of these blooms abound. Having a rich soil and ideal weather, this place is a home to various species of flowers. In fact, the flower farmers in this community are the main suppliers of flower stalls along the public plaza in bacolod city. 

6. Be amazed of the mud clad faces.

In this entry however, the merrymaking on the night of the festival was not covered. When i was way way younger (hehehe, as if i'm old na, hellow) i once experienced that but as i get older, the merrymaking is not for me anymore.

There goes my muddy weekend. See you next year mud.

Have a good night everyone!