Jate with Daze

Graphic top - Thrifted || Bandage skirt - Bazaar || Boots - thrifted

Finally seeing this woman after months of setting, waiting and cancelling appointments. (Ha! We're that busy, NAT.)

I'm elated to know that i'm not the only one getting through this kind of situation. Unjudgemental friends are all we ever need. Yes? Thank you Jazel for bringing me again to Mang Rauls! 

Up early for a quick post, and I should be going back to bed now for a long shift later. Have a great weekend darlings!

Tell Me Why the Stars Do Shine

Finally back and blogging! Oh how I missed this. Typing words from Doha now and i'm slowly getting used to the way of living here. Will tell you more about that in my future blog entries, when I finish my piled up blog backlogs.

These are photos days before I leave my beloved Manila and spending last days with one of my favorite people in the world, Afianne. She's the sweetest. Letters, tummy-ripping laughter, and these bittersweet advices exchanged can never be replaced.

A shoutout to one of the people who'd understand the dusty corners of my life. See you soon, Af.


"The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity." - Ulysses S. Grant

Right Left

Lounging again in this chilly weather, and reflecting on the commencement of an independent life without the familiar scent of urbanity and familiar faces you could physically lean on to. Up until now, everything seem so surreal. Leaving Manila  this coming Tuesday and i'm finally sinking myself with the undying love and support of friends and family closest to my heart, in between sobs, bon voyages and genuine laughter. 

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible" -T.E. Lawrence

Hat - Vintage || Olive green top - thrifted || Black shorts - thrifted || Boots - Forever 21

Park Spaces

One of my favorite shoots indeed. Had a quick photoshoot with the ever-so-humble Julo Cope and I turned to love parking lots that day. I need not to elaborate on how talented this man is, and let his works speak for thyselves here and here.

Vintage laced oversized top - thrifted || Black shorts - thrifted || Boots - Forever 21 || Wine Red floppy hat - SM accessories

Roses Are

Just got home from a morning for the books with Ji, lazy-lounging, talking and weird-dancing while enjoying sloppy fries and fastfood burgers we'd binge and smell everytime. Oh, we could do this everyday. "Yeah right, Riz, how many calories is that again?" said the fitness voice in my head. This, I'll surely miss. *sigh* At least for now, these tiny peachy things make it worthwhile, not to mention my cat's indulgence of kneading my stomach yet again. 

I've been using this floral treasure for a while now, and realized I've never documented it. It screams versatility when I first saw this on my lola's box of goodies and been using it with almost everything since then.

Floral top - Lola's gift || Bandage skirt - Bazaar || Boots - Peacocks

Strategy Sessions

Photos by Tin Malones

As I've mentioned in previous posts, I have a major career move in my shoulders right now, and I couldn't be more grateful for every opportunity given to me. Will be doing a lateral hotel transfer to Doha and I, as heartbreaking as this might sound, will be leaving the gorgeous Manila next week.Yes, i'm happy with this, but counting days here in Manila (or should I say, Philippines)  is surely shuddersome. Typing every single thing i'll miss would be enough torture for me. But, we, my friends, should move on and keep looking towards that dream. We shall taste true bliss soon.

*Gasp* Anyway, Dressing down this sequined top I got from my Aunt last year with shorts and minimal accessories (yes I consider my ponytail as an accessory.NOT.)

Sequined top - Aunt's || Black shorts - Thrifted || Boots - Forever 21

Friday Stripes

Red Striped top - thrifted || Tank top - Old navy || Washed jeans - Jag || Wedge boots  - Peacocks (Oh I miss Peacocks. Does anyone of you know another branch?)

A long overdue post. I have been slightly shying away from social interaction for the past few days since I really think I could just be consumed as of now being alone, and thinking alone. Aside from watching Modern Family--basically non-stop except from pee and food breaks.

Oh Jesus, I should really get back to the real world as soon as possible.