Striped

Out for a Sunday date with L and I felt like wearing a feminine number. It's been a while since I wore this dress (this is actually passed on to me from my cousin and it fits me very well). Pairing it with checkered peeptoe flats and handbag to complete the look. Tadah! Ladylike style done. ;]

Dress: International Concepts / Bag: Vera Bradley
Shoes: The Little Things She Needs

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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I wanted to see a feel-good movie -- something uplifting and gratifying.  Also one that will satisfy my thirst for quality cinematography and substantial storyline. Here comes The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I've been planning to watch it when I saw the trailer the previous year (unfortunately, the cinemas here had this movie playing just this month). The story progresses from Walter drifting into his outrageous daydreams and later going out there into the real world embarking in actual adventures. It's a quintessential tale of dreaming and living. I don't know why but I'm so into dreams. I'm sort of a daydreamer myself (don't worry I don't space out too much). Teehee!

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Ben Stiller directs and stars this crowd-pleasing romantic adventure fantasy comedy-drama alongside actors Kristen Wiig and Sean Penn. Basing on James Thurber's 1939 short story of the same title, the story will show viewers how Walter escapes his anonymous life zoning out into a domain where he is the hero and achiever. Walter Mitty (Stiller) is a Life magazine negative assets manager who takes action when his job and the rest of his fellow workers are threatened. He ventures into an intercontinental search for negative number 25 that's supposed to be the cover photo for their final edition. Following clues left by photojournalist Sean O'Connell (Penn), he travels the globe going through risky and exciting undertakings he never thought he'd experience without having to daydream. 

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If you are looking for carpe diem theme for a film then you better get yourself in the cinema (or in front of your TV) now and watch this movie. Afterwards, you might be planning on the next big adventure of your life Walter Mitty style. 

Black Forest Hut

 

Homemade, natural, European. Are you looking for all three to get a bite to eat? Then look no more. Black Forest Hut offers that. We had a chitchat with the owner and most of their dish are freshly prepared so it's gonna take a little wait before munching out. For those used to the sweet-style Filipino cooking, don't be surprised when the food they serve tastes a little different. This snack bar strongly promotes cooking without artificial ingredients and breaking the rules of using too much sugar. Upon opening the menu, you'll find an explanation of that on the first page. Black Forest Hut is the place to be for healthy and natural foodies.

Pizza Philippiniana (with Mango)

Fresh Mango Juice

Hollandse Krokette

This restaurant is best known for their homemade ice cream with unique flavors. Garlic ice cream? Haven't tasted that and I'm sure it teases your curiosity as well. Many drop by just to get a taste of this delectable cold dessert. As recommended for the adventurous, Garlic and Spicy Chocolate is a must-try.

Spicy Chocolate (All Native Cocoa & Chilli) / Batida de Coco (Coconut White Rum Bacardi)

Kalamansi / Batida de Coco (Coconut White Rum Bacardi)

If you are bored of the same old fast food taste with too much salt or sugar it's about time to take a short drive from Tagbilaran City downtown to Dauis junction or out of town to Baclayon and grab their menu to get a taste of natural cuisine with European touch.

Enjoy their food al fresco

Try homemade:

Black Forest Hut Snack and Resto Bar

> Dauis Junction, Tagbilaran City

   Bohol Philippines

> Bohol Python, Laya, Baclayon

   Bohol Philippines

+639158100704

blackforesthut@yahoo.de

Bec Winnel

Having followed the blog Daydream Lily, I found out about an exceptional artist Bec Winnel. There are actually a great deal of things to discover and following blogs allows me to get aware about a lot of stuff. *wink*

I'm struck by the delicate elegance of Bec's artistry. Her female subjects appear to be elements of a dream. The soft tones, fine lines, and flowy strokes help create a mysterious feel. Each face depicted in her pieces represent the gentle beauty and refined countenance of a woman.

Bec celebrates the charm and grace of women in her artworks. She is doing a remarkable job of elevating the essence of female beauty. Her impressive skill in precise illustration is worthy of the number of awards she garnered. It's no surprise when she climbs higher in the ladder of art's hall of fame.

I definitely admire her talent and art. Having a Bec Winnel piece in my possession one of these days is a lovely thought to ponder on.

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

I've been eyeing this book since I heard that Neil Gaiman released his latest novel. Lo and behold, L gave me a copy as his Christmas present (the bookworm's eyes where sparkling upon opening the gift). I was the happiest person when I received it. Now it's a part of my collection adding more pizzazz to my shelf. *grins*

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is about a man returning to his hometown and reminiscing an experience he thought he almost forgot. Going to the farmhouse of the Hempstocks after attending a funeral, he visits the pond that his friend, Lettie, calls her ocean. It's just a pond really. But that body of water holds something beyond what anyone can imagine. As he lingers, memories of that place emerge from the depths of his consciousness. These recollections even surprise him. As the events reconstruct in his mind, he later realize that he owes his life to the Hempstocks; to Lettie especially-- his only childhood friend when he was still a little seven year old boy.

As expected, Neil delivered... delivered extremely well. I knew that I wouldn't be disappointed-- of course, he's Neil Gaiman. Come on... To cut to the chase, yes it's a book that should be read. It's a few pages but within is a story bountiful of stirring ordeals and bizarre characters. When I was done, I felt like I still wanted the tale to go on but I later came to terms with the book and accepted that it was meant to end there. I fell in love with Lettie's character, that's probably why I reacted that way. That's about it; I enjoyed every chapter, every page and I'm sure you will too. I repeat, it's Neil Gaiman... remember? *wink*

Enjoying a good book with a good mug of cappuccino

I'm a grateful bibliophile for having started the year right with an A-lister book. 

People being People

Surprisingly, people are entertaining to watch by simply living their lives. It's interesting how we find someone across the street without even knowing why our attention was caught. Everyone has a story to tell because life is like a book with challenging and thrilling chapters or dragging and dull moments. People everywhere from different walks of life make this world a beguiling place.

Unguarded moments caught on film...