Saturday, January 31, 2015

Orig4 Yellow Christmas

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And here is a post on our annual paying-it-forward and Christmas party with my lovelies! It was another meaningful fulfilling tear-jerking moments of giving. This time, we chose the gasoline station boys and security guards working hard during those holidays! Ang sarap sa feeling!! We then thought of doing it semi-annually. We'll see. :)

We started of course by grocery shopping and Metro Gaisano was still our top choice! We opted to give away sandwiches with something sweet and something to quench their thirst.
The mandatory grocery shopping photo with my girls fear. Rabbie!
We checked-in at Parque Espana Residence Hotel since it's an apartment style with the utilities we need for our preparations.
Elevator groupie!
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Monday, January 26, 2015

"Let everything you say be good and helpful"

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Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. –Ephesians 4:29 

I do not know anyone who hears curses as music to the ears or who enjoys a lot hearing negative statements, and more so who feels giddy when people give you uncalled, out-of-nowhere criticism or insult. On one of my morning devotions, I have re-encountered the verse above. I am reminded that my tongue should be more of a tool of flourishing words and statements than damaging ones. I noticed that recently my mouth has been gabbling a lot of rants and more than nourishing talks. I feel thankful that I have a boyfriend who forthrightly told me about this. Come to think of it, maybe one reason why I have been feeling discouraged lately is because of my self-dissuasion - because the words I say instead of affirming and attracting the maybe supposed-to-be good things blow them away instead. And it’s just the beginning of the year, it doesn’t seem right. I may have been insensitive as well to what these words have caused others, too. I might have triggered someone else’s negative emotions unknowingly. 

 It was a timely reminder that Oops Merie, hush those. You might not be saying curse words like p*ta and f*ck but the negative statements are just as bad. I prayed for my heart first, that whatever it holds, I lift them all up to Him. And that my tongue would help exude the more gratifying portion, that the words coming out will be nice and caring; that when people hear me they will be more blessed and be inspired; that I may help instead of making things worse; that I may encourage than dishearten someone’s spirit. Words even like small compliments can make someone’s day. Maybe that someone just needed a simple praise to help him get by the day. I told myself to be not selfish in giving out compliments no matter how I critique about anything, I must learn how to give tiny compliments, to encourage even in the most trivial way. 

I also came across this “Drive by Compliments” video which is lovely to watch. You’d see those genuine smiles. You have no idea whose day you can make. On a side note, in Philippine streets setting, medyo creepy ang dating but it can still make someone smile.


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Sunday, January 25, 2015

WIW: Scarf as Belt

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One Saturday afternoon, after one client meeting and one gown pick-up I headed to meet the last batch of trainees I handled as a trainer from one previous job that I had. This is a group of girls I believe have played an important role on where am I now. And feeling a lot casual that day, I wore shirt and shorts to meet them. Then accessorized my scarf as a belt and put on red lipstick. I don't know why but I was feeling confident that day! Leaving with you my ggss feeling fashion blogger photos. Hahaha!

Bench shirt. Guess shorts (from my Mom which is once a pair of pants). Parisian mandals. Kenneth Cole Reaction bag.
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Sweet Mornings by Luke

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So how was my weekend you'd ask me. It was sweet and wonderful. The boyfriend prepared breakfast with love for me. Complete with fruits pa talaga! :) Not only that, come lunch time, he also prepared food for us! Domesticated boyfriend lang? Haha! These little gestures are what relationship foundations are made of. And I am so blessed with having Luke as one who is willing to build strong foundations with me.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

WIW: Anniversary Eve

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It was a quick getaway where else but in Tagaytay. It's colder these days hence the long-sleeved top that I wore and much more colder upon arrival in Tagaytay. This is what I wore on the day before our anniversary as we roamed around the nth time in this city.

Top - Mom's. Scarf from Singapore. Long skirt - The Berries. 
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Monday, January 5, 2015

Happy Four-ever

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We have come a long way but we have a longer way to go. We have many more highs to share along with a few lows. Our anniversary is that point in our love’s journey, where we can pause and realize how we have been so blessed. Every anniversary and from hereon, my prayer is that whenever we look back, it's the best 12 full months that we had. This year had been wild yet still wonderful. Thank you for coping up and being the resilient person that you are, for loving me despite myself. Happy Four-evermore hahaha! I love you!!
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Sunday, January 4, 2015

First Fridate at Buona Vista Ristorante Italiano

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January 2 - the first ever date, Fridate, of #LuRie! Yay!! Haha! I missed this guy with me coming from our province up north! For a week, we haven't seen and talked with other much. Haha one week?? Clingy! So as soon as I got back from Isabela, we dated - strolled around ATC, shopped for his apartment's refrigerator and then to Molito Complex. We had dinner at Buona Vista Ristorante Italiano. My first time here was with my lovelies just last December 26, after our annual gift-giving. I then asked Luke to why not we try it here as well. For the second time, I was not disappointed! I ordered those I haven't tried the first time around. 
Steak and pasta of course - two of my favorite food E-V-E-R!!!! But before these sumptuousness, a complimentary basket of breads with tomato and pesto was served for appetizer and I also loved it. Got the chance to talk to this restaurant's manager and I told him how I loved the dishes we ordered so far even during our first time visit, and that night we especially liked their version of lasagna which happened to be their bestseller. I  would surely be back to try their pizza selection. 
Their Lasagna al Forno (Php330) is a must-try!! This is now my favorite lasagna. :)

We stayed a good hour in this part of Molito -- one good chill place down south. It's our first coffee date for this year but my fifth cup just on the second day of this year. To more dates for us this 2015 most especially that he lives down south already!!!
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New Year New Hair

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The moment finally came when I and Sonny, my stylist from Angelo Falconi salon in Casimiro, finally aligned and agreed on the decision for new short hair style and a darker color. From an almost shoulder-length to a nape-revealing cut; and from an ash blonde color to a light brown copper red dye. I really really like how it turned out. And the moment I stepped out of the salon I felt like I was so ready to face the new year and the world. Hahaha! 




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WIW: First Weekend

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Well, hi! And now I post my very first #ootd for 2015! Nothing really special. However, I feel glad as the current weather permits me to wear my scarves yay!!! Just like what I wore as I did some weekend duties. Don't you just love that wind effect on my scarf on the below photo? Hahaha! Anyway, it's the first weekend of 2015 and the last weekend to enjoy the holidays! Waaah!! Why do the relaxed and chill life have to end?? Anyway, hope everyone's having a good new year thus far.

Top - Miss Merie. Scarf - Mango . Pants - Maldita. White sandals - Landmark.

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