A monotone of a day turns into something a bit more special with these photos, captured in and around the streets of my Iloilo… Like this stray cat eagerly waiting for his next meal. Or this determined man paddling away in the rain. Patience and perseverance in the streets. About these ads Continue reading »
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15, 185 Lanterns for Peace!
Last May 24, we had the privilege to witness a new Guinness world record when we signed up as volunteers for the “The Inaugural Light of Peace Event in the Philippines”. Organized by the Middle Way Meditation Institute, the event’s main aim was to promote world peace (yes, it’s a beauty contest cliche, but … Continue reading »
A whole new world!
Hi guys! I have just recently opened an online store on facebook with my fellow thrift-loving sister Jam, its called The Second Story (partly because we believe that timeless thrifted pieces have a second story to tell and partly because my boyfriend is in the construction industry, hahaha). So I put up a new blog, purely … Continue reading »
DIY Butterflies and a Fiesta!
My sister, who is certainly not so little anymore, had to join a parade for our hometown’s fiesta celebration (its a traditional Filipino thing). And yes, a makeshift float was in order! What can be more lovely than a little garden at the back of a pick-up? So we arranged to rent some plants and … Continue reading »
The Makings of a Champion: Tribu Panayanon
April 13, 2013 – was a good day to be a true blue Ilonggo. Tribu Panayanon, the Dinagyang festival champion, bagged the coveted Aliwan Festival Crown, vied for annually by several amazing performances from all over the Philippine archipelago. And so, I think its the perfect day to take you back to the Dinagyang festival … Continue reading »
My New Little Black Dress!
Look what I found on my latest vintage hunting spree! It’s not at all vintage, but this little black dress looks a bit like the one I saw on Gwyneth Paltrow several years back, doesn’t it? And for the more forgiving cotton fabric and the slightly longer cut all for the price of 20 … Continue reading »
10-minute DIY Workout Shirt
Summer is back with a vengeance and the heat is unbearable. For gym time and runs, its time for me to put those long-sleeved sweat shirts away, hahaha. I got around to trimming one of my old sweats yesterday and I snapped a couple of shots to make this DIY post easier to follow. After … Continue reading »
Guimaras Island: Oooh, summer!
I took these photos during a weekend trip with some hospital buddies last february, but I opted to post them now because yes, summer is finally here! We went to Guimaras, an island a boat ride away from the busy streets of Iloilo. Aside from its sweet mangoes, this place is … Continue reading »
Old Houses and General Hughes: II
If you’re anything like me and you love looking at grand old houses through rusty, wrought iron gates, then Iloilo City is a splendid little place that will not disappoint you. This post is a continuation of the piece I first wrote about General Hughes Street, an area in Iloilo’s city proper that is lined … Continue reading »
Surgical Crosswords
I’m a proud product of the often misinterpreted Nursing boom. Cynthia Villar and all that bruhaha. And I admit to being a volunteer nurse at the shocking age of 28. But there are 54 patients in this ward, some on Balkan frames, tractions and casts, others with colostomies, tracheostomies and a multitude of drains and pains. And as long as I … Continue reading »
