my thoughts on books.

People are sometimes like books, if the first 2 pages doesn't strike you, why bother reading the whole thing? The first two pages are CRUCIAL. It's suppose to be the "hook". I've often ditched countless of books, be it award winners or chic lits because of the first 2 pages. I mean, i'm reading this for pleasure and i'm not exactly pleased with what i'm reading, why then should i take the trouble to read more with the hopes that it will get better in the middle? What if it doesn't? I mean, there are countless of books out there, why submit yourself and force yourself to read this one. Unless of course its compulsory like school books. But seriously, just because you already have the book, doesn't mean you have to succumbed yourself into reading it, and by golly even finishing it because you've already gone that far into it.

You've already wasted your money, now you plan on wasting your time too?

STOP. Put that book down. for dramatic purpose throw it in the rubbish for all i care. Go to the bookstore and look for another book to read.

There are so many books out there that touches your spirit, teaches you something valuable, inspires you. Something that once you read, will change you forever. You will never be the same person again and it will change your perception, your vision, your attitude. Or maybe it will be the chic lit that would just bring you a few giggles and laugh, some little happiness to cheer you up. Nevertheless, it HAS to bring you something, some kind of change, of emotion other than boredom of course.
I mean its boring not to be doing anything but its really tragic to be bored while doing something you supposedly like, like reading.

Because once you found the right book, something that brings you a great deal of happiness or something that inspires you, you will be asking yourself, What the hell was i doing reading that other one? ARGHHH.


Different strokes for different folks. (but these are examples of what i dumped and what i kept):

DUMPED:




1. Chasing Harry Winston
2. The House of Spirits
3. The Shack

*yes, i know these were all "bestsellers" wasn't sold though, sorry.*





















KEPT:



1. Something borrowed ( It's hilarious! sorry)
2. Lolita
3. Memoirs of a Geisha
4. Tuesdays with Morrie
*not my ultimate favorites, just ticked off some i really enjoyed reading*

what the world needs now...

It's not the wedding that matters it's the marriage that counts...


One of my favorite love stories is the story of my parents. They are the epitome of the marriage and family i want in the future. Up until now, still very affectionate and happy together. My dad who often bugs my mom endlessly and my mom who always pretends that she's annoyed with my dad but just secretly wants to be pursued and "lambing". My dad still showers my mom with presents, just like when he was courting her almost 30 years ago and my mom still patiently stands by my dad through his moodiness and hitler ways. They bicker and make fun each other like friends and stand by each other like husband and wife. The funny thing is, they are completely opposite in personality, but i guess the combination made it quite perfect, it works. My dad is the silent, controlling, straight arrow homebody, while my mom is the dancing, social butterfly party peeps! LOL

(The outfit kindda says it all.. for both of them hahaha)
“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche

How my parents met is also part of cuteness of that story. My mom worked at Levis in Harisson Plaza Mall near DLSU where my dad is a student and also a nearby resident. During those times, stealing jeans was kind off rampant according to my mom so she was very suspicious of my dad who keeps coming back to the store to try on jeans. She thought he was trying to steal something and kept a close watch on him (hahaha). Needless to say, my dad after several visits finally got the courage to talk to my mom and the rest is history as they say.

Happy Valentines Day to my wonderful parents!!! may you always continue to be a bright example to us, your kids.

Our inspiration and aspiration.

didn't we almost have it all

God gave you foresight to look ahead, to contemplate your actions, before making destiny changing choices. So annoying that sometimes the right thing to do is sometimes the hardest... But i really do believe that our lives are shaped by our choices in life. Left, Right, Go, No Go, and that at one point in our lives we will look back and realize the different points in our lives where we had to make a choice and how that choice would completely change the direction of our life.

We, my dad and I were talking about the demise of Whitney Houston, so much talent and promise, but because of a couple of bad choice, one of which is coupling up with Bobby Brown, lost herself to self destruction. Such a waste. Two of my most favorite singers are gone now, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Sometimes i wonder why the most promising and most talented people, people who have the world at their feet succumbed to self destructive ways when they should be at the top of the world with happiness??? Do they not see how lucky they are? Maybe they lack appreciation, contentment i don't know. Just musing.


My favorite Whitney Songs:

1. Saving all my love for you
2. Run to you
3. One moment in time
4. I have nothing
5. Where do broken hearts go
6. Didn't we almost have it all
7. All at once
8. When you believe
9. Count on me
10. I will always love you

Thank you for giving us wonderful memories through your music. Rest in peace.

give a little more love

"Love doesn't die a natural death. Love has to be killed, either by neglect or narcissism. Those guilty of these two crimes of the heart always hide behind excuses convenient; too ashamed, lacking in integrity and courage to face the truth. To them, it is always something other than their own actions, desires and self-importance that dictate circumstances. For these people, so blind to truth, true love can never be fully experienced for they have never really given of themselves all that they are."

Frank Salvato

Isn't she lovely????

I rarely, well almost never have celebrity boy crushes but on the other hand, i always have girl celebrity crushes. (i hope this does not mean anything other than i can appreciate beautiful women... yikes!) I've been eyeing (goodness, the term!) Olivia Palermo for awhile now. I think she is the epitome of classy chic, our very own Audrey Hepburn but more relaxed and modern. Her facial features are very regal and elegant, add her impeccable taste in fashion and boom we have a new it-girl.(Well, for me at least)




Looking at Olivia Palermo and her style proves to us that girls don't have to show so much skin in order to look sexy and more does not necessarily mean less. Compared to other celebrities this day and age who are all about showing off their bodies, Olivia Palermo stands out because of her classy and not trashy style.





Can i just reiterate, i am so in love with this girl! <3

She is just so lovely! :) *swoooon* for the girl and the outfits. LOL

the sweetest thing.

"A succesful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person" -- Mignon Mclaughlin


My super good friend Haidee just got engaged last night and this, being the first ever proposal i witnessed, i am beyond excited and giddy for the couple.

The guy, Kenny flew in from Singapore and decided to give Haidee a very memorable surprise proposal with the collaboration of her good friends. It was the first full moon of the year, and the setting was just perfect since its a rooftop. Rose petals were scattered on the floor, along with balloons and candles.


Everyone was freaking out when we were told that the couple has arrived, even the boys holding the the "Will you marry me" signs were freaking out due to the excitement. They even have a countdown when to turn around holding their sign. LOL.

It was the proposal every girl dreams of, much love and effort was given to make it happen. I'm so happy for both haidee and kenny, both very good and loving people who deserves the best in life, they are both very lucky to have found each other. :)


To Kenny and Haidee, may your life together be filled with love and happiness always. Congratulations again!!!:)
*yes, im a sucker for romance and happy endings!*

the perfect smell

I'm currently obsessed with Jo Malone and Hermes colognes because you can mix them altogether and make your own unique scent. I've never been a fan of perfumes or colognes because i have a very sensitive nose (very bionic! i can smell scents from a mile away... so i can smell a cockroach from a mile away! really gross but quite handy as it gives me time to escape hahaha). Anyway, i don't know for other people but my sense of smell as i said earlier is quite powerful that when i smell something familiar i remember who, what or where i smelled it. And if this is true for other people as well, then hell, i wanna have a good smell memory! LOL.

And that started my quest for my perfect "smell"

I used to be attracted to male perfumes when i was in Highschool (i used to date someone who smelled so good, i bought the same perfume! lol) but now i think i want a scent that's more ladylike, clean and mild (due to my bionic nose... not planning on getting dizzy by my own smell). The two brands, Jo Malone and Hermes offers such scents, very mild and crisp almost barely there.

I have yet to buy the Hermes ones, eyeing the Osmanthe Yunnan one (but i'm so tempted... seriously) because of its outrageous price (Php 15,000.00 per bottle can i just say, better not spill that one!) As of the moment I'm mixing two colognes from Jo Malone, one is the highly popular Nectarine Blossom and Honey, and my new acquired gift, Wild Bluebell which i'm so in love with because it smells so fresh.