#/ this stay cation has been full of me sleeping & reading which has been nice

[grcveyacd]

/ i cleaned up my muse list a little bit, and added a few new test muses. i'm going to post some opens for them and then i'll post these starters / get to drafts! :)

[alwaysmikesa]

It’s really a difficult season for me right now. A lot has happened. I don't know what to do. I am currently on the verge of tears and so stressed. A ride full of emotional stability and sudden breakdowns. I’m always grateful that I have Mike for being such a supportive partner.

April

This month for me went fast though majority of my days were spent at home. Nonetheless, it’s been a good month. 🙂

So, below are list of my highlights for April:

Weekend getaway with my college friends in La Union.

Dinner with the Saberon and Diaz Family

decluttering of my clothes

Birthday celebration of my dearest father 

went to TUP-Taguig

bought some items in watsons

milk tea and lugaw date after mass with Mike (Brand: i ❤️ milktea)

first time to try Coco milk tea in Venice Piazza.

bought some clothes in Taytay.

May

This month went by slowly where I achieved almost nothing at all. I started applying for a new job but I never got a call from them, then there’s this one employer who rejected me for no reason at all. Smh. I always sleep late and woke up late. I feel lost and devastated. I’m having anxieties and inferiority complex AGAIN!! 

Anyway, These are the highlights of my May: 

watched Avengers:Endgame

had coffee date in Cafe Freddo with Mike in Bgc Taguig. 

general cleaning of my room and update my wall photos.

made some oatmeal brownie waffle.

had my first power bank which I super love.

weekend getaway with Mike in Zambales.

milk tea again after Sunday mass.

went to TUP-Taguig to process my papers

watched Aladdin. 

got my Althea parcel.

another Milk tea date with my good friend Darwin and Mike at Mac Tea located here in San Pedro.

June

What is it with June? Such a hard month! it went too fast for me and still, a homebody. I try to sleep early so I could wake up early too and be productive as much as possible. Waking up around 6:30 in the morning and drinking coffee at 7 o’clock while watching cartoons before doing all the household chores by 8:00 am, made me forget that I have a mobile phone. Argh, the best! A good morning, indeed 🙂 Also, going on hiatus on my social media accounts (except Twitter and Tumblr).

Here’s my June highlights:

catch up time with Kim in BGC and had dinner at Marugame Udon.

spent the Independence Day in Intramuros, Manila and got a limited edition Intramuros beep card for free. 

Mom’s birthday month

got my items from Skinpotions. Bought 2 lip tints and 1 liquid lipstick (Disney collection)

Another milk tea date with Mike after Sunday Mass. Ito lang kasi yung milk tea shop sa bayan. Hihihi

first time to try Papa Johns Pizza. They have branch here in San Pedro plus there’s a lot of milk tea shop along the highway. Sooooo hypee!!

watched Hintayan ng Langit and Always be my Maybe.

Birthday celebration of Tomi in Jollibee.

And ooohh, the weather is getting warmer and i love it.🙂 Rainy days are my kind of mood.  ❤️💛💚 

I took some photos yesterday nung papunta kami sa Jollibee. 🙂

Goals // Wants:

to have a new job.

delete my Facebook and Instagram account.

I'd like to buy some plants and new bed sheets.

upgrade my Canon camera to Sony

have a film camera

genuine happiness.

watch some play

stay-cation

new hair cut. new hair color

Okay, this is too long. lol. All I can say is that, Well, Half the year is over. things didn't go according to plan. I look forward to the second half with excitement, to do better and be better. I know that in God’s time, He will give me the best answered prayer.

Keep going warrior! 

Thank you for reading. Have a nice day!  💛

[theworldisspinning]

This year, I graduated college, had some epic adventures, started a full-time job working for EF Education First, and had planned some even more epic adventures.

A recap of the voyages I took in 2017!

January

I started 2017 off the right way, heading to Aruba with two of my best friends, Betty and Joanna! We had such a marvelous time just relaxing on the beach, enjoying the sun, drinking fruity cocktails, eating seafood, and just enjoying the company. It was such a great full days and we stayed at the BEST AirBnb, which you can find by clicking here. It was such an amazing location, right down the road from the main beach, near great restaurants, and a grocery store. It also had a beautiful pool! It also felt super safe. Man, it was a great trip. Except our flight back…That was a nightmare.

March

In March, Campbell and I went to Spain! We went to Madrid to visit Heather and then went to Seville to visit his family. It was Campbell’s first time leaving the country and our first big international trip together, so the whole trip holds a special place in my heart. We are so lucky to have family that lives abroad – they were the best tour guides and hosts, showing us the ins and outs of their cities. We fell in love with Spain and can’t wait to go back!

April

In April, Nicole and I went to Connecticut. Not very far from New York, but it was a fun little weekend getaway! We visited her sister at UConn and also went to see Campbell compete in the regional concrete canoe competition. It was a fun weekend! I also went to Virginia Beach for a field hockey tournament at the end of April, which was honestly such a blast. I miss my team so much! We had the funnest weekend and kicked ass.

May

In May, Campbell and I had a celebratory night in the city. We never stayed in Manhattan, only ever passing through. We saw Seth Meyers, got sushi, cuddled in a fancy hotel, and walked around the city that never sleeps. Then right after graduation, we flew to Iceland! Iceland was probably one of the most amazing weeks of my life. We just drove around the country, sightseeing and stopping wherever we saw a pretty waterfall (which was all the time). I was in awe of Iceland. It was the best graduation present I could have ever asked for!

June

In June, I went to Los Angeles and had an amazing 8 days bombarding my best friend, Ali, and giving her quite the stay-cation. We lived lavishly, cruising down the PCH to Malibu, eating fancy meals, drinking cocktails all day and night. She showed me so much of Los Angeles and the various neighborhoods, it has so much diversity. We had the best time together and I am so grateful for her hosting me and showing me such a good time! I also FINALLY got to see where Katie lived and get to spend some time with her!

Then at the end of June, I went to the Cape with my family for 2 weeks. It was such a relaxing time. We went camping and I filled my days with reading, beach walks, sitting by the lake, camp fires, and runs in the woods. I love Nickerson State Park, it’s one of my favorite places in the world.

July

In July, I to back to New York for Meagan’s birthday and to visit Nicole. I’m always so happy when I get to see Nicole and it was so much fun being able to see Meagan for her 21st!

Then later in the month, I went back to the Cape for my family reunion. I love seeing all my family in the same place. There were 42 of us this year! Campbell came for the whole time and we shared a place with Amanda and Will. It was so much fun, we went swimming in the pool, went on beach walks, went swimming in the ocean, went into town, went bike riding and running, did our family traditions and group dinners. I didn’t want the day to end!

At the end of July, Chloe and I went to Maine for a day trip to visit Fishy. She was away at camp all summer so it was fun getting able to visit her in Maine! We ate acai bowls and spent the day at the beach. It was so nice and relaxing!

August

In August, Sarah and I embarked on our journey to Israel! It was such a life changing trip. I loved getting able to experience every single second of such a memorable trip with my best friend and little sister. We touched base with our Jewish roots and learned so much about who we are. It was also just so fun and we met so many great people, I am really grateful for our bus and everyone that shared the experiences with us. We left feeling so touched and grasping more our identity.

October

In October, I went back to New York to see friends for Homecoming. I miss school, but mostly just all my friends, and it was so much fun reuniting with everyone. I got to stay with Joanna and see her apartment! It was so much fun and we got to cuddle cuddle cuddle. It’s only been some odd number of months since graduating, but it kind of felt like I never left!

December

This weekend I’m going to D.C. to visit my friend, Katy, and some family! I’m finally going to see her in her element rather than back in MA before she starts the police academy. I’m so proud of her and can’t wait to reunite with my Aussie bff and also see my uncle and cousins!

Stay tuned some 2018 adventures…

Campbell and I are starting off the New Year with a romantic weekend getaway to a resort in Maine.

In March, we are going to Turks & Caicos!

In July, we are going to Europe for a 2-week adventure to England, France, and Italy.

And I’m sure they’ll be a lot more brewing! I’ll be traveling with work too and be able to create some traveling memories with EF. Hopefully Ireland in the Spring!

Woohoo!

Voyages of 2017 This year, I graduated college, had some epic adventures, started a full-time job working for EF Education First, and had planned some even more epic adventures.