Breakfast Food

All Things Pretty

Wednesday, October 29, 2014


It is as if my secret Pinterest boards came to life. From the colors, the shelves, the wall art, cupcakes lamps, swings, lights, and those pretty pretty china. Nothing screams Laline's Pinterest fantasy dream come true more than the place called Vanilla Cupcake Bakery.



I was ecstatic whilst drinking the chamomile tea Linh ordered(...don't get me started on that cute tea set!),  but I'd have to be honest, I didn't like the food that much. I guess it was an off day in the kitchen or something. Or maybe because I expected too much, judging by the photo in the menu. Or I'm just craving for a different thing, nevertheless... I kind of still finished my meal. 


Hopefully, if ever we visit again, we'll get to sit by that cute swing chair. And maybe I'll get myself a pork chop instead. 






Doodles

Waiting

Tuesday, October 28, 2014


Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.  
- Joyce Meyer 




DIY

Watercolor

Monday, October 27, 2014


Painting in watercolor is like walking a tight-rope; one must achieve a perfect balance between what the paint wants to do and what the artist wants to do, or all is lost. - Mary C. Taylor, Watercolor Bold and Free


 I am never really confident with doing things that involves paint. But that ain't going to stop me. Whilst innocently browsing Pinterest one afternoon, I came across the watercolor tag. Then, the next thing I know, I found myself in the nearest mall.


I'm undeniably stubborn about what I put out. May it be in the interwebs or anything in real life. So will keep my little treasures a secret for now.  I'llwork hard to show you something that I could proudly say mine. For now, just look at my awesome watercoloring tools for now.

Chococro

7 Days Left

Thursday, October 23, 2014


“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” 

In preparation for next week's ajkfhsjkdfhsdjkf trip(I have no words for it... I apologize), we found ourselves in St. Marc Cafe. 

I've fantasized about this trip for years, yes(I am not being dramatic..) YEARS. This was a result of an impulsive move, or more of a YOLO moment. With 7 days left, and 8 days to think about, I can't help but get excited, get that out of the country trip jitters. And here we are now, studying the subway routes, thinking where to eat, what to eat, and who to eat with. 

You just wait, land of awesome, and cute things, and the homeland of the person I like so much... you just wait. 






Caffé Bene

Caffé Bene

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Spending the remaining hours of that amazing Friday with coffee, readings, and great company. 











Food

Dinner on a Friday

Tuesday, October 21, 2014


You can't buy happiness, but you can treat yourself in a satisfying dinner at Sambo Kojin and that's kind of a same thing.

Whilst others were busy either hating or loving the fact that H&M finally opens its flagship store here in the PH, We chose to stuff ourselves with divine grilled meat goodness. Celebrating the delectable delight of Japanese and Korean cuisines with good company.

I should be honest, I only ate a slice of chocolate cake to prepare for this night(so unhealthy, I know). I seldom go to buffets, so this a pretty huge deal. You can lecture me all you want, but I've never tried eating at Sambo Kojin before(so please, let me be.). 



I won't lie, we went off with a quiet start. We were all hungry as hell. And I must say, that morning fasting was so worth it. It went down to either I'm just REALLY THAT HUNGRY, or that grilled pork and meat I ate was just flabbergast-ingly satisfying.



Now that I got that off my chest... plus multiple craving frustration moments later, let me now get to my point for this post. 

I can't help but smile recalling that Friday night. We were all together again, I never thought it was possible in the soonest possible time. But it happened.



Charlie Brown once said, "Friendship picks you up, when the world let's you down." Life had been somehow difficult for most of us. Some had it tougher than the others. We all had our own battles, and they all matter. It warms my heart to be surrounded with brave, and gorgeous people like you girls. 

The smiles on our faces doesn't mean our lives are perfect. It means that we appreciate what we have and what we have been blessed with. Despite everything... we stood up, and WE CHOSE TO BE HAPPY. (Yeahp, I definitely am channeling the good ol' Charlie Brown.) 

To our dearest awesome person who made this all possible... NIU just opened. *wink wink* 








Eleanor & Park

Eleanor, Park, and Bash

Monday, October 20, 2014



Because one is not enough... and nine is not even close to being satisfactory. 

I was in pain because of a heartache when my beloved ferns decided that my room is not humid enough for their liking. I thought of just having them in my parent's plant box by our roof top. I hope they're having the time of their life now that they migrated.

And with moving on, I decided to get me some new friends to get along with.

Eleanor and Park



Inspired by that Rainbow Rowell book that everyone talked about. I bought these two pretty beings together one Monday night. And I realized whilst writing this entry that I didn't even name them beforehand. With the lame attempt of naming them something witty, I caught the book's title in front of me. So voila, our plant love team. Good job Laline, indeed. 

Bash 


I must admit, it was hard for me naming this badass. You could ask Ate Anne, I flooded her with photos of my ideal succulent garden. I was that into it. My Pinterest garden board could also be an evident representation that I was so desperate to take care of one(or more, we'll never know.). I named her Bash in short for Bashful. There is something about that adjective that I find adorable, I had to name my plant after it.

DIY

Memories

Saturday, October 18, 2014

A few months ago, I had my room walls painted. Unfortunately, they left out my door. In the end, I got divine white walls and a worn out looking door.

Don't lecture me, I'm not complaining. But I must admit, it felt a little plain. So I figured out a way to actually make my door not look so left out from my room's walls.


And suddenly... this little bundle of joy happened. My door now serves as a daily reminder that I am one heck of a lucky girl. To have such an amazing family, group of friends and loved ones that makes me smile and get such amazing positive energy from.

Here's to more photos to take, memories to make, and positivity!

Happiness

Sudden Goodbye

Thursday, October 16, 2014


Tuesday, October 14. 

I wasn't ready to say goodbye. 

It was a normal day. Everything seemed to be working out. Then she suddenly decided to leave with a sudden goodbye.


She had a good run. We met in 2009, and we instantly clicked. I never left home without her with me. She saw my struggles. She witnessed my little triumphs. She was basically with me in every critical moment there was to date. She was with me each and every night as I write to my journal, wherein I sort out my feelings and reflections. She was always there. 


I must admit that there were times I took her for granted. But at the end of the day, amongst the writing tools I have with me, she will always be my first choice. 

I tried everything to revive her. But I guess, like how life goes... we have to move on. There are just some things we can't use forever even if we wanted to. 

To my dearest red mechanical pencil whom I've spent my whole college life with, as well as my first year as a working young professional, thank you. You became such a big factor in my everyday life. I must admit, I am not ready to let go of you. You will be sorely missed, that I promise you. Even though I have a new companion with my nightly musings, I will never forget our adventures together. 


To my new blue buddy, here's to a new adventures to make!