Just a few years back, I remember writing: “See the following bands live” in my bucket list and Temper Trap was one of them. Last Saturday was definitely some kind of dream come true because I was finally able to check another goal off my (very long) list.

No words can fully relive all the feelings I felt last Saturday, but all I can say is that I now know what exactly being in a sweet disposition feels like.

You were every bit of beautiful.
Thank you, Temper Trap. ✌

And while our blood’s still young, 
so young it runs
won’t stop ‘til it’s over

PS. The vocalist and the drummer of Neon Trees are crazy fabulous as well (HUHU LOVE THEM TOO)

Spent the labor day weekend in the island of Siargao, catching some waves and conquering my fears. The year-long beach hiatus was worth the wait after last weekend’s adventures- diving off a cliff, discovering a dark underwater cave, surfing the Pacific Ocean and ending each night laying on the sand counting shooting stars. Came home with tan lines, a sun burnt back, aching muscles and a happy heart. 

I will definitely be back, Siargao. ♥
(More photos here.)

Two weeks have passed since my internship started and looking back, I’m pretty sure that it never occurred to me that I would enjoy the Makati area this much. It’s just that I’ve always been so tense whenever I’d go because of all the one way streets, fenced sidewalks and those whatever zones.

It felt so restricted. But as I walked through the crowded streets of Ayala Avenue, making my way a couple of underpasses and shutting out all the noise, I discovered that Makati had a lot to tell. A city filled with a variety of people with stories to share, places to go and food to taste.

Everyday I look forward to seeing what the city has in store for me and for the first time in my life, Makati does not scare me.

Here’s to the remaining weeks of being an intern!

Besides the annual Bisita Iglesia, my family spent part of the week in our humble abode in Tagaytay- endless movie marathons, basking in the foliage-filled ambiance, sky-gazing, laughtrips over the good ‘ol days and homemade nachos. 

It was exactly how I imagined myself spending the week. 

Now, I’m currently taking my internship that requires me to force myself into a sardine can of a train (filled with more people than it should) that will take me to Ayala in less than 30 minutes. 

I love my internship and everything that comes with it, but sometimes I wish I were just back in comforts of my home away from home. 

A week ago, my dad turned the big 5-0 which is why my mom and I planned a mini surprise for him- one filled with his closest friends, all his favorite food and a whole lot of colorful balloons (that’s always been his wish). The celebration was cute, quaint and intimate; it was exactly how we wanted it to be. The preparations were nerve- wracking, but everything was worth it. 

To the man who deserves nothing, but the best: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY! I love you to the moon and back (and back again three times haha lol) xx