LONG WEEKEND

By the looks of my Instagram feed, I pretty much already know where everybody spent their long weekend — out of town. And while snapshots of the beach get splashed across my screen every three minutes or so, I surprisingly did not feel a tinge of envy from them. Because I spent mine at the majestic and holy place called.. My Room. Adventurous, eh? Haha!

Although I do love traveling, I also have the same intense feeling for lounging (slouching) at home. I can be very, very lazy when I’m attacked by the Sloth Syndrome and like what just happened for the last four days, I can stay in my room comfortably and not feel boredom at all (as long as there’s internet). So while everybody was catching flights and sailing boats, I, on the other hand:

1. Watched Scandal. The TV show, not another video of someone’s ass to talk about. Scandal is my favorite TV series as of the moment! Olivia Pope is such a badass! :) Scandal was created by the same mind who did Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes. The story revolves around Olivia Pope (and her Associates) who fixes problems and manages crisis, making sure the images and secrets of her clients are protected. One thing that got me interested in this series is that I’ve never heard of anything like their job. And as the story unfolds, lies, betrayals and conspiracy also do. You are never assured of the characters, you always don’t know who did what, so there’s always a chase. And I do love chase! Especially in the romance part! I am so into the love story that goes with it :) Knowing that Shonda Rhimes is a part of this, you really can expect something to tug your heart. That I know it’s wrong but it feels so right vibe is there! :)
2. Walked the dog. All four days, I have managed to take Kimi for a walk around the neighborhood :) I’ve read that walking helps dogs to release their energy and with the kind of energy Kimi has, she sure does need to let out some of her hyperactivity. I’m starting to get worried with her being a little ball of whirlwind as some say Dachshunds are prone to slipped discs and bone rupture (as for having short legs and long body). She really jumps and run around a lot in the house, it’s getting out of hand!
3. Painted my nails red. All of them. Hahaha! This so does not belong to the productive category, but here it goes. 
4. Doodled with watercolor. Well, this is me feeling creative again hehehe! I came across Alessa Lanot’s site (she is Patty Laurel’s bestfriend, which I also came to know by blog hopping) and was inspired by her vision! I really loved how simple her designs were and yet it can captivate your eyes easily. So a couple of weeks ago, I bought some cheap watercolor and sketchpad, and doodled away. You can see the result a few posts back. Hahaha I enjoyed it a lot even though I’m sure a kindergarten student can make better than that! Well, this is me trying something new :D
5. Browsed film cameras. Again. I’ve figured I’d probably start now with a 35mm since the films in that format are easier to find and to shoot (so I’ve heard) than 120mm ones. I guess I’ll try again my Holga later on when I’m more experienced with the basic :) Upon searching and googling, I stumbled upon this LOVELY site of a young Taiwanese Girl named Katie Yang who owns a craft shop and also blogs about her life through film! I was gushing over her photos! They were sooo beautiful! I tweeted her about it and she was nice to even reply :) Definitely a filmspiration <3
6. Blogged. Aint’ it obvious enough? Hehehe. I’ve been trying to at least put some words into my photos lately, because I kind of feel bad for not doing so in the first quarter of the year. I cringe whenever I remember myself saying that this year I’m going to plant the roots of my writing, etc. etc., or something like that, and then let the past few months pass without anything. Although, I’ve been having realizations here and there, but just can’t put it out there yet. One of these days, one of these days..

For now, let’s me start to take myself out of my comfort zone as we all go back again to traffic, cityscapes, and the typical hustle and bustle of the working days! Cheers to the upcoming week! :)

POSTING ALL THESE BECAUSE

I miss Baguio. Have been several times there before but it was only until the last time I went (2011) did I only appreciate the trip to the far north. The late night walk at the Session Road to the hotel after having drinks at La Azotea is unforgettable. The way the cold wind is only felt on the surface of my skin just because my body has generated enough heat from the alcohol made me feel somehow invincible. It’s one of the moments I can easily take out from my memory bank, press play and it’s as if I’m there once again. That’s how vivid it is. It’s one of my go-to memories whenever I feel wanderlust. And;

I want to try film again. This one doesn’t need a description, just look at how (i don’t intend to be self-deprecating, but really, crappy) the photos are.

GOLD

Must say, the last two days spent in this place were gold! There was kubo with videoke inside and we spent those two days tiring out the videoke player hahaha! We were supposed to stop singing at 10pm (singing curfew to avoid noise) but that was the time we even sang more hardcore songs! Had wine after dinner and then some more beer with my brother, sis-in-law and cousins. It.was.a.riot! One of the best times after a long time :) Our time together were not that long since everyone has work nowadays and half of us are already out of the country, but was glad it was spent very well. Hoping to more of this :)

CITA'S GARDEN

And then it was time for some get together with the family (mother’s side) since some of us already live in another country. We stayed at Cita’s Garden in Tagaytay for a night. 

It was a simple private place with a pool just big enough for both kids and adults to enjoy the water.

I like how this place felt so home-y! The rooms and kitchen looked regular at first sight but the little details added flare to the look and feel of the place. 

There were five double-deckers in one of the rooms, and it felt like childhood once again, haha!

  I wish to have a home like this in the future :)

GREEN

Went to a resort in Cavite with the family (father’s side) last weekend. One of the things I like in this place is that it’s not crowded at all even it’s already summer time. It’s simple yet relaxing. Perfect for family bonding :)