Day Trip To Corregidor

I've been dying to go out to a beach this summer. I feel so pathetic since most of my friends were able to go on swimming already - either swimming pools or breathtaking beaches. Hay... Inggit mode again. So when some of my office mates asked me if i would want to go to a Corregidor day tour, I immediately said yes without battling an eyelash. I know it's not a beach destination but hey, any destination is still a destination. Even if it's just a day tour. Yes, I was that desperate!

Anyway, what really bothered me is the ghost stories I've been hearing from people who visited the place. In other swords, I don't like scaring myself. I don't want to feel ghost all around me (in my experience, if I want to, I can just go the the nearest hospital.) What psyched me up is the opportunity for a lomo shoot in this island. And of course to learn about the history. Hehehe!

Since my husband won't be able to join, I asked my good friend Lynette (the maid of honor at my wedding) since I know she's been dying to go on a tour as well. My first impression with Corregidor is that it's soooo hot!!! Then I've experienced its eeriness... Oh yes, the ghost stories are true after all.

What's nice about this day tour is that I've learned a lot about Corregidor. Yeah, really! Did you know that the island of Corregidor is part of the municipality of Cavite? I've always thought it's in Bataan. Also, I was able to improve my lomographic skills. The burst of colors on my pictures are soo nice! You may view my blog on lomo at http://mylomolove.blogspot.com. And best of all, it was cheap! I spent almost Php1600 for the day tour including the Malinta Tunnel light and sound show. One of these day, I'll go back to Corregidor. Perhaps with my kids and husband? =)

Summer Lovin'

Ever since I've seen the movie, 500 Days of Summer, I've been searching the Internet on Zooey Dechanel's style. I sooo love her character, Summer, and her vintage/retro look! This past few months, aside from my addiction to lomography, I've been getting myself vintage inspired clothes. So far, I've bought a few tops from Plains and Prints, Kashieca, and Bayo with a vintage detail on it. But I'm not satisfied, I want more!!

I've always been a fan of vintage, I actually had a 50's vintage themed wedding, but I wasn't sure if I could really pull off a vintage outfit. You see, my style is a bit preppy, and not girly, if I may add. But getting married and seeing that movie made me want to try new things. Too bad I can't wear short dresses/skirts right now and off my legs due to my skin condition (nummular eczema) but at least I want to try wearing more girly tops. Please message me if you guys happen to find vintage inspired clothes. Here are some of her outfits that I absolutely adore!

Long Lost Hobby

I was rummaging some of the stuff my mom moved to my room back in Las Pinas when I came across my old sketchpad. It was actually quite dusty and the pages have turned a bit yellowish, proof that I haven't been using it for a long time. Of course, it consists of drawings I did back in the 1990s, when I was still in highschool. Wow, saying that (or typing for this matter), feels like I'm telling a bedtime story to my grandchildren.

Anyway, as I turned the pages one by one, I can't help but smile and reminisce how I was back then. I was so full of life. Very determined. Confined to my very pampered world. Oblivious to the disappointments and heartaches that the future will bring. That is why it's called LIFE. Good thing I am happy and at peace now.

And once upon a time, I was at peace when there's a pencil or pen in my hand, drawing or writing. I know my sketches are not that great but I always enjoy the compliments from my cousin and best friend, the two people who I share this with. Let me now show you some of my drawings that I kept hidden for years.

My cousin's pic when he was 9 months...

My version of a nude sketch. I was my own model. huwahaha..

I was feeling religious at that time...
This was how I envisioned myself in college, staying at a dorm which never happened.

I don't really know what I was thinking then.

Flowers From The Guilty Husband To The Freaked Out Wife

I was feeling annoyed last friday since my Niccolo will be going to a team building for 2 days. Don't get me wrong, it's not because I can't come with them but because I don't want to sleep alone at night, specially on my rest day.

So I fell asleep friday night watching TV. I was suddenly awaken when I sense a presence of a male spirit in our room. I can sense that he was between his late teens to mid twenties, long hair, and was wearing a white shirt. He also had this mischievous grin like he's playing a joke. I initially thought that it was one of my husband's nephews using our computer, which is located near the foot of our bed, but I know it wasn't. I know a spirit when I sense one. I'm used to sensing spirits everywhere but this one freaked me out because he was directing his energy at me. I felt him stepping on our bed. I felt the mattress moved with every step he made. And I also felt him when he jumped from our bed and run towards our bathroom. That was scary! But I fell asleep again after an hour or so praying the rosary. Prayer is will always be the best defense.

The next day, I texted my husband about my experience. He's one of the few people who believes me, who know I'm not going crazy. Poor Niccolo. He was already feeling guilty for leaving me alone, much more when he learned my story. He sent me a bouquet of flowers that same morning. One of the things I love about him is he always make sure that he'll be able to make up for his shortcomings. Although it doesn't compensate the experience I had, somehow, that beautiful surprise made my day.

Hubby and Hobby

Almost 3 months into our marriage and I really miss our wedding preps. Sometimes I really wanted to buy myself a new wedding magazine or just check out the daily digest on my wedding-related yahoogroup. I've been hearing a lot from our soon to be married office mates about an upcoming bridal fair and I really wanted to attend again another one. Of course my husband is preppy much against to these all and wanted me to let go of the whole wedding stuff. Believe me, I do want to let go but I guess it was just too addicting!

That's why I decided to start a new hobby, Lomography. Nico was just all too supportive. Specially since this could take my attention off the wedding stuff. It's a really cool type of photography. It's kind of low tech really but that's what makes it interesting. The effects are dreamy! Anyway, since I'm just a beginner, don't expect to see perfect shots. These are just some of my favorites. I'm hoping that the next time, I'll be able to improve my shots.