Photo Inspiration: I Want to Go Places

Sea cave near Armação de Pêra, Algarve Coast, Portugal

Festival of Lanterns, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Peaceful Setting at Krabi, Thailand

Machu Picchu, Peru

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Burano, Italy

*All images from Pinterest

Fleur

Flowers are symbols of beauty and abundance. The elegance they exude make them favorites for various occasions and for decorations. They're delightful in appearance and smell that's why these flourishing things often brighten up a space, better yet put a smile on someone's face.

Here are some blossoming shots thru film:

Anime Love

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I'm a late bloomer regarding this viewing pleasure. If I haven't met friends who are avid fans I'd be missing out a lot of the amazing and extraordinary world of Japanese Animation. 

When I was in high school I considered watching this stuff stupid, without even thinking that the late afternoon show I was obsessed with during grade school (Mojacko) was actually anime. Jokes on me. I was wrong... so so wrong. My classmates were all over Ghost Fighter, Slam Dunk, and the like. The first anime I ever watched from start to finish was Fushigi Yugi, being influenced by a close friend. Off to college, watching any more of them went out of the picture. I met new friends after graduation who are anime lovers. As we kept hanging out I soon appreciated the diverse art form. Getting engrossed with different animation series got me into trying to learn the Japanese language and made me more interested with their culture.

To date I still watch anime, particularly One Piece, because they go on forever. Well, I hope they never stop creating interesting stories. They can go on and on and I wouldn't mind following their marvelous adventures.

Here's my top 5 (so far):

5. xxxHolic

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 Kimihiro Watanuki has the capacity to see spirits. He meets a witch, Yuko Ichihara, who grants his wish of removing said ability on the condition that he become her temporary part-time cook and housekeeper. Watanuki goes on hair raising errands making him more accustomed to the paranormal world.

4. Death Note

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Light Yagami discovers Death Note, a supernatural notebook that allows the holder to kill anyone by writing the persons name on it. He uses the notebook to exterminate criminals making it a utopia that he wishes to rule. A cat and mouse game begins between him and L, a world famous detective, when the latter's attention is caught by a series of unexplained deaths.

3. Jigoku Shoujo (Hell Girl)

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Individuals contact the Hell Correspondence through their website, which can only be accessed by midnight, to take revenge on their antagonist. When the request is accepted Ai Enma (Hell Girl) offers the client a straw doll with a red string. Once the string is pulled the object of hatred is ferried to hell. In exchange of this service, clients will also go to hell when their life ends.

2. Samurai Champloo

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Set on Edo era Japan (with a tint of modern and hip-hop), three strangers come together on a journey across the nation. Fuu is a brave young girl who asks Mugen, a rogue with a unique fighting technique, and Jin, a calm and cool bespectacled ronin, to join her in finding the "samurai who smells of sunflower".

1. One Piece 

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Monkey D. Luffy sails off on a journey from the East Blue Sea to find Gol D. Roger's treasure, One Piece, and to become the King of the Pirates. Along his quest he meets exceptional characters who soon become part of his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates. They encounter many battles and defeat unimaginable rivals. Their great adventure continues in the New World...

Braving White Tights

White tights are intimidating-- to adults at least. It's so hard to pull off as it makes the legs look bigger, plus putting it on makes the wearer look like a kid. I myself was told by my niece that I looked like a little girl with my outfit. I braved accessorizing my clothes with it anyway but I still hope I pulled it off instead of appearing like I'm not keeping track of my age. Haha. I had on a black and white ensemble so as not to turn out too exaggerated. 

Sailor dress: thrifted / White tights: Forever 21 / Shoes: Everlast

Holiday Wish List 2013

Sixteen days more and it's... Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! We're hearing it a couple of times or so that presents don't really matter. Come on, let's get real and forget about that cliche. I know you want to receive a gift this Holiday season, who doesn't?

So... in case someone out there who's thinking about giving me something is checking out this blog, this might actually help. Hahaha. I know, I sound ridiculous! Forgive me. Anyway, wouldn't really hurt to list down my wishlist just for the fun of it. And you might find a few tips from this, we'll never know.

1. Malcolm Gladwell book

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2. Benguet brewed coffee

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3. Ukulele with pick-up

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4. Flamingo t-strap flats

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5. Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic

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6. Vintage bike with basket

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7. Karrimor day sack

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Roadtrip Playlist #2

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I took a road trip to the town of one of our bosses at work. He passed away earlier this week. My co-workers and I visited his home, where his wake was, to pay our last respect and offer sympathy to the family he left behind. The town is approximately 2 hours away. What else could be a good company on the road other than a trusty ol' playlist? Besides, I find it more interesting to listen to music than hearing the same conversations over and over again (Haha!). Thought I'd share a few songs of what went through my "auditories" during that long drive. Here goes...

The Strokes - You Only Live Once

The Distillers - Beat Your Heart Out

Muse - Time is Running Out

Jack Johnson - Imagine (John Lennon Cover)

Static-X - The Enemy

Alanis Morissette - So Pure

The Beatles - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

The Kills - Black Balloon

Arctic Monkeys - Fluorescent Adolescent

Lacuna Coil - Swamped

Bialetti Caffe

Matcha Frizzante

Living in a small city, it's hard to find places around to enjoy a good cup of gourmet coffee. To know that there's a another java shop that opened recently, it's refreshing news, to coffee lovers like me at least. Bialetti Caffe just started admitting customers earlier this year. The yellow room is as warm and welcoming as their baristas and appetizing menu.

This coffee bar is right next to Dong Juan Restaurant. In fact, you can also order from the latter while indulging a Bialetti brew.

Apart from hot and cold coffee, tea, frappes, and smoothies they also have a favorable selection of pasta, sandwich and panini. At PhP140, you can get a mug of brewed coffee and cake of your choice (depends on availability). This combo instilled joy in my coffee-crazed self. Teehee! I'll keep posted on other combos they might cook up.

The relaxed environment is a perfect spot to unwind with a precious cafe noir, spending the afternoon delighting on the wonders small coffee beans bring.

Mixed Berries Smoothie

Bigelow Cozy Chamomile Herb Tea

Blueberry Cheesecake

Go grab their coffee at:

Bialetti Caffe
Galeria Luisa, Gallares St. Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
(038) 501-8188
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bialetti-Caffe-Tagbilaran-City/530033883705888

Jessica Alba

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It's no news that Jessica Alba is stylish. She's known as one of the hottest actors that appeared on the silver screen. Off screen she's equally appealing. Her personal style is relaxed, well-put, and trendy. There's no need to show off her sexy figure; she can pull off even the simplest outfit to a T. Basic, casual, and chic-- these make her looks possible to replicate for everyday wear. 

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Jessica sports the scarf, boots, and moto jacket so well (everything she wears in fact) I couldn't imagine a clothing style that wouldn't look good on her. This proves she's one of my favorite style icons. With that awesome body and beautiful face, she can look fabulous in almost anything.