New Finds

Why hello there! it's been awhile. Don't get me started. This'll be quick as I have a gazillion things to do.  I was cramming for our company's year end party like I always do. Only one day left til the event and I don't have any outfit yet. It's a Masquerade themed party, right -- like we have to wear a gown OR at least something formal --- some girls at work , had it all figured out, others rely on rentals and I'm like ...nah.. I'll be OK -- I'll be able to find everything at 'ukay' which I always do -- at least 94% of the time. Anyhooser, so after my Thursday shift , I went to one of my fave ukay spot. They were having a sale at that time. Looking ...looking...looking. Couldn't find any. Well. there's this box of items for 10 pesos. Digging... digging...digging and I scored 5 scarves and a cute kid's apron. I was about to check out when I saw this rack that holds 30% off tops. Lo and behold! I found a  Marc by Marc Jacobs shirt -- I've seen the print like 2 years ago on some bags, I didn't know it has a shirt version of it. Next one I saw was an Orla Kiely black top. My style muse, Elsie Larson used to blog about her a LOT, and she's one of her favorite designers too! So imagine my face when I tried the top on and it fits me perfectly. It's Orla Kiely and Marc Jacobs all in one day. Overwhelming? For sure.

And here's moi...wearing the Orla Kiely top at the office after our Year-end party. Oh! and that red scarf  was one those 10 pesos finds. hehe.

Ten Things: awesome prints

Here's another round up for the week, starshine! I hope you're happy wherever you are.

I can't, for the life of me, remember where I've seen these pretty images ... but I am mighty sure that majority of these were taken from--- Nadyne x Karey --- two awesome blogs that I sorely adore.

Lagare.

October 27,2012 --- I know. I'm so bad at keeping track but let me just share what happened on this day and I can't even believe how I managed to enjoy every minute of it!

Saturday was considered as a Friday shift --- mine was from 4:00am to 1:00pm, did my usual routine --monitoring calls, catching up with emails etc. Saturday usually isn't that busy and tiring since it's the last shift for the week. My officemates we're planning to hit karaoke, I passed because I was on to some mommy duties that afternoon.

pretty ladies at work

Ailes and Ana -- we somehow make things 'bearable' for each other.

So after work --- I head straight to Mega Mall for Cartoon Network's Heroes Hunt. My sister in law told me about the event -- she was the one who bought the head pieces for Finn and Jake. The Ninjas went as Finn and Jake, along with their pretty cousin, Destiny who dressed up as  Princess Bubblegum.

we saw Spongebob while checking out some toys at Toy Kingdom right after the event

Kuya Tx found a shoe!

First booth  

So we entered this maze and we're suppose to pass each booth to get prizes from the sponsors.

from Papa's Instagram feed

We had so much fun at the event. We met some familiar Ben 10 aliens and other kids that're dressed up as Adventure Time characters, there was even a Marceline! -- I was jealous. We weren't able to visit every booth only because some of them ran out of prizes and there were way too many kids and parents. I can really say that some parents were far more excited than their kiddos --- which was kind of cool.  Almost three hours later, the Ninjas were ready to go home.

And you think that was it. Lucky for me, I have the coolest set of in laws ever! specially my mother in law -- she knows how we love to hang out and eat and drink beer together so she treated us to an Octoberfest event at a hotel where they usually spend their weekends at. So we checked in. Had dinner. Hang out for a bit with the kiddos and watched some horror films -- Kuya TX cried a LOT ...and Trey was like just cool. I fell asleep for like 15 or 20 minutes beside kuya TX. Le husband woke me up and said that we're heading to the event. I freshened up a bit --- was too tired to put on some make up --- wore a maroon dress versus a scarf --- hair down and I was set.

passes 

And below are just some Photobooth fun --- yep! can't leave an event without it!

We finished at around 4:00am. Kuya TX woke up around 6:00am because he wanted to swim so I got up and took him and Ate Des for a quick swim at the pool. We played a little at the playground. Went back to our hotel room -- Trey and his Papa are still sleeping. We head to Koi Restaurant for their breakfast buffet. Head back to the room and chill for a bit with the rest.

Finally ... went home.
Le mister went out to skate.
Spent the rest of the Sunday afternoon on our cozy bed cuddling with my Ninjas.
What a weekend.
Right...the title? Lagare --- that was the 'word of the day' for me and that's exactly what I did that Saturday. Lagare, it's a Tagalog term as an adjective, it is synonymous to "having a hectic schedule" or "being busy". 
One should never be too busy specially if it's for their family , definitely family. 

Someone once told me...

Think about this, forget the people, the issues, forget those elements.

Think about what you want, then think about how to get it.

You want to transfer, right? I already told you how to do it.

Elevate yourself from those whiners who just whine thinking that everything will fall into place.

You are better than them Ana, trust me, I know these things.

I have to 'hide' the third line ... but Imna just put this here to remind me every time it gets shitty.

This Charming Movie : Turn Left, Turn Right

Hello there! So today I am sharing another category or entry or segment ( I honestly don't have a word for it -- or can't figure out which to use) I used to have on my Tumblr --

Anyhoo,you ever have that experience where you see a movie and it's just too relatable and unforgettable and you just can't find the right words /phrase to describe it to your friends and then you'd just end up naming some actors that're in it and then you'll just tell them ---- you just got to see it. Yeah ..that ..happens to me all the time. I am bad at reviews and I really don't pay too much attention to technicalities and what not so I figured what better way to share my favorite movies than with pictures on 'em , favorite lines from the movie and lastly the trailer. I think I've already featured more than 5 movies on my Tumblr that are just charming.

So I saw this movie on HBO one sunny morning in the comfort of our home. TX was at school at that time and Trey was busy playing so I got the TV all to myself. I was surfing the channel and I was curious on why HBO would air an Asian Film -- little did I know this is the first Chinese-language Asian film ever from Warner Bros. The movie really didn't have such memorable lines in it but what struck me the most is the poem recited and translated by Leung ( the female protagonist ) it's called Love at First Sight by  famous Polish poet -- Wisława Szymborska and it goes ---

You may click here to read the poem.

And on to some of my favorite scenes/stills from the movie.

There's far too many charming scenes from the movie , especially the one's spent at the park. Oh! and heart breaking scenes too --- oh my... you have got to see it. Here's the trailer.

Sunday is good, no -- it's AWESOME.

Hey! how was your weekend? mine was just down right awesome.  I got a text from my dear friend Chaynee asking me if I wanted to go 'thrifting' with her. She was already out , went to Divisoria to score some wigs for her Little Twin Stars -- oh, that's what she calls her babies -- Dumpling and Calel, charming ,don't you think?

Anyhooo, I head out after lunch with my boys -- we got some barbecue and Le Mister cooked sinigang --- sarap! Took a train to Gateway and met Chaynee at Anonas station. And off we went! Before we went upstairs to check the shop that was on sale, we stopped by this little ukay store, they had some 3 for 100 racks --mind you , 'the rack' that I am talking about holds nice and gorgeous tops and dresses and bags and stuff . I wasn't up for more clothes but I saw this black/maroon hoodie that reminds me of Marceline of Adventure Time so I got it anyway. So as I was checking more items ,Chaynee was at the shoes section and she pointed those boots that were like a hundred fifty, I was like meh . I was lazily checking some more shoes ..and then ..lo and behold (  FACT: whenever I say 'lo and behold' trust me ... it's a TREASURE lo and behold item -- whatever that means ) I saw the this saddle shoes that really caught my eye! I couldn't contain my self when I saw it and Chaynee was like Ana! that's so you! I've been meaning to score one for, what, 2 years now? and it's one of those things that you really really liked and searched high and low for some cheap ones out there -- I even had my sister DIYed me one some 2 years ago because I just couldn't splurge on those kinds of shoes and just recently, Elsie ( favorite blogger of all time) scored some new saddle shoes. I was like yeah, I'll pass. It'll come and IT DID! out of the blue it did! it was like Christmas and birthday all together! hah! well -- that was a little exaggerated.

So back to the shoes -- it was 400, Chaynee was like -- 'ask for the last price' . I smiled at the attendant and said ' how much po yung last price, Ate?' The Ate knew that I really liked it said '350 and last price na yan' pfffftt.... 'di pwedeng 300?' I replied and she instantly said NO. I went 'Ok, 350 including this hoodie?' Ate: OK. haha! scored! I paid it straight away thinking she would change her mind. I was ready to go home and leave Chaynee! -- joke. So we went upstairs and I saw the exact same saddle shoes but this time it's for men that was on half off! I thought of Le Mister but maybe he wouldn't want us to be matchy2x and all -- but it would be cute too, don't you think? =p So I just took a picture of it. Chaynee scored some nice stuff and I got 2 dresses -- the other one was even brand new that's got a $79.90 price tag on it. Hah!

Score! At the top right, was the 'men' version of the shoes that I saw but I didn't buy it.

This was the brand new spanking dress that I scored for only 120! It even got them cute front pockets! Imna try to take a picture of the whole dress when it's clean. =p

Oh! and this is me after 15 minutes of Uninterrupted make-up routine. Hah!

Great things really come to those who wait --- patiently. 

Ten Things: stash

This week’s ‘Ten Things’ is about a few of my favorite things. Enjoy.

Cheap Stuff – I was running errands when I saw this little store that sells them random neat stuff. Got the hair clips for 10php each and the Turquoise earrings for 80php – I’ve noticed I got way too many Turquoise colored accessories lately.  

Colored socks – was waiting for my sister in law to meet me at Tiendesitas when I saw these at a stall that’s selling them for php50/pair. I came from work and she picked up the ninjas along with her daughter for a play date.

Coffee table books – we don’t have a decent coffee table yet but would love to invest in one. So far, these 2 are definitely staying on that future coffee table. Best part is? They’re only 32php each, spotted them in a random bookstore – I’m hoping I can find the rest of the Simpsons – that’d be awesome, don’t you think?

DVD Collection from work. Yup! Working for Disney got a whole lotta perks especially when you’re a Senior Rep. *winks*

A few of our favorite books from local authors – we heart Bob Ong. There was a time when I was so into Jessica Zafra – love her Twisted books – uhhh..Forgot the number but it’s the one with movie reviews. I was a wee bit disappointed when I bought Twisted 9 -- all she talked about was Tennis – I was like meh.

Haruki Murakami – now, these books are extremely special to me. The first H.Murakami book I have was the Blind Willow Sleeping Woman it was gifted to me by a dear friend—and I love all the stories in it. The second one was South of the Border West of the Sun – I bought it myself. Third, After the Quake which was given by my sister, Shin – she used to teach English to some Korean kids and when she left for Netherlands her student gave this book to her – she didn’t quite understand (or liked) the book so I asked it from her – Last one is the Elephant Vanishes that was given by my mom – she loved the book and wanted me to keep it.

This stash contains my feel good books --- enough said.

My Go-To books. I've been reviewing the basics in writing a pretty good article. I’ve been meaning to study Spanish because of him . I am thinking of buying a guitar this Christmas so I am borrowing that guitar book from Le Mister. Parenting books because up until now I am still baffled every time my Ninjas ask me something. Edith Hamilton’s Mythology is one of my favorite books in High School – it holds such amazing love stories, well amazing and weird at the same time.

Stickers – I looove stickers and so does my boys (le Mister x le Ninjas). It’s a great thing that the company I am working with is very generous – once in a while I get a packet full of stickers or cutesy random stuff from them.

Maroon blazer , black cardigan and a set of charmed leather bracelets from Cotton On - stuff from my step mother-in-law, she sent it via Le Mister when he came over to SG for his sister’s 18^th birthday. I’ve heard that there’s already a Cotton On store here in Manila but I didn’t bother to check it out because I don’t have the moolah yet to spend. I wanted to go then I forgot about it and then I got these, my size, love the color which is in season -- perfect.

MIB 3

I really thought it was one of them chaotic sci-fi film but it was the exact opposite. The Mister downloaded the movie ( thanks, Torrent ) and we watched it together with the Ninjas last Friday night. To tell you honestly, I cried towards the end of the movie it just sends in ' an emotional punch'.  -- no wonder Agent K doesn't want to tell Agent J what was happening. It all made sense. It was all meant to be. I liked that Andy Warhol was in there and that Griffin guy was amazing; he's actually the coolest character in the movie -- and I love his beanie by the way! =p

So there's this part where Agent J was asking something about Agent K's mysterious disappearance. He asked  Agent O some questions and Agent O was like  "Don't ask a question that you don't want to know the answer of" and it got me thinking -- oh yeah..what could that question be in my case?

So uhmmm... if I would ask a question that I don't want to know the answer of? Shoot -- really? ok. uhhhh.. it would probably be... hold it ..hold it.. * holding back tears* and *clearing throat *

Why did my dad ever have to leave us and is not planning to return? --wait was that a valid question? did I just ask that correctly? I think so  and I kind of know the answer to this and I wish I'm wrong but I don't know ---
Sorry. Was being to mushy up there. I just thought that was interesting.

Anyhooo, if you haven't seen the movie yet, go check it out -- I say it's 4/5 buckets.

Dear God,

I thank you that I don't have enough closet space for my clothes, enough hooks for my bags and enough containers for my accessories. It simply means that even though I can't buy the things that I want, they still find their way to me via some awesome people I have in my life. It means I am loved . I have more than enough. Amen.

 PS -- I still have some vacant space on our shoe rack. Just letting you know. Just in case -- oh and I'm a seven , but I know you already know that.

You're the best ,
 Ana

Ten Things: awesome prints

I used to have this featured on my Tumblr but I thought I'd just share it here. This little blog has been nice and cozy for me, so without further ado here goes my Ten Things for this week. All images found via Pinterest.

Which one's your favorite?