Hey Summer

 I haven't been blogging long enough that I forgot the standard width of my photos to make my blog pretty decent. Oh how hotel operations get the best out of me. But don't get me wrong, I love my job. It had been gracing once-in-a-lifetime emotions, experiences, and of course, learnings.

Anyhow, half of the front office superstars went out for some long overdue R&R at Sealine. Yes, Doha has a beach. (You have to drive through sand dunes though, which were quite interesting). Aaahh, the smell of the salty beach, the music of the waves in my ears, the mouth watering barbeque prepared by the hotel kitchen, and of course that irreplaceable feeling of the sun kissing my skin. I have been longing for you, summer.

And oh, I should try THIS soon.

The Year That Was

As I lounge in this first few days of the year, I course through all the strawberry-filled memories of 2012. "It was a good one, a good one" I always say. Looking back on the photos captured from the past year, gives me yet again a sly smile to the Higher Power who made it possible and bearable. I officially welcome you, (yes on my own pace) 2013. Bring it.

Oh Bloodrush's first issue. Had a sweet heart attack

Channeling droopy eyes with (none other than) Af for VLM

This unforgettable window pane.

Still, my favorite VLM collection to date.

Laying our hands on every single VLM novelty piece.

And then, Ta-daa, we launched VLM's first ever novelty nifties.

Bicol 2012

Ah, I miss you, hermana.

Was one of those Bloodrush meetings over a cup of coffee. Oh the minds of these women. <3

The queens and culprits of Bloodrush

THAT. NIGHT.

Onto blue drinks and lights.

We were Spice Girls that night, and went ziggy zig ah.

StyleBible 's been a darling to me last 2012. Honored. So honored.

Always one of those dates that keep me fight for life.

My first ever climb.

Aaand BR's second issue. Woosh.

Finally, our own Coachella, Manila Music Festival

 3/4 of the hands I grew up with. Futures.

We cried and laughed at the very same time. That night, we knew, the stories over a glass of this fancy drink,  made us the women we now are.

We both didn't shed a tear. Because for us, I never left. It's all about the mindset, honey. (At the airport going to Doha)

Doha's sunset.

Zebo + Aspire

Doha's Cityline.

Let's build more of these, 2013.

To Where I'm At

To everyone who's been asking how my flat looks like, here you go. 

I can still picture the Bloodrush queens in this flat, and we'd arrange gigs and lazy lounges each and every time. Oh I have yet to see life beyond these glass windows.

"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see."

-John Burroughs

Search for Your Escape

May 15, 2012

Today we escaped from our realities. Braved stunning waves, cloud-gazed and buried our feet in the sand. But as hardworking women as we are, Af, Centimosa and I snuck time for a Bloodrush shoot.

Summer 2012 will be always be the best one (so far). 

One of the best photos that day.

My Favorite. Ugh stunning    One I could frame and hang in my bedroom.

What we did that day: Frolic, lounge, lounge, and lounge.

Custom-made Leopard print top - Grandmother || Black high waisted shorts - thrifted

Now we work--and play

All we ever wanted--laugh and dance out of beat.

What was your summer like?