It's a B-E-A-yuuutiful day for dreams coming true : a wedding x a concert

This is another 'Lagare' post. Remember my first post about it? I first went to my close friend's wedding at Mt. Carmel church. She assigned my to be the Psalmist, which was kind of like a big deal for me. Got there -- well... not really on time because we got lost on the way plus Le Mister's iphone wasn't that much helpful with giving us directions. But I was able to make it and do my job -- so. It was such a wonderful wedding. I wish I could have taken pretty pictures to show. Both the bride and groom were teary eyed the whole time, they listened intently to the priest's sermon which was not boring at all -- he gave insightful thoughts about marriage. Suits. The wedding lasted for about 2 hours. It was around 3PM when we had our photo op with the newly weds. I told Kyla and Eds ( both close friends) that I'm heading to Eastwood because the show starts at 4PM --- took a cab, got there around 3:30PM -- no traffic -- sweeep.

some not so good pictures from Le Wedding. Kyla --- the pretty Candle sponsor ; Eds --- the one who read the 2nd reading

When I arrived at Eastwood, Le Mister already bought the shirt for me --- he got me a size XS --- which fit just fine! wehw! As we went inside, waiting for the band , you can really feel the crowd so anxious to see The Ataris. I thought : man, been listening to them for 10 years and I am FINALLY going to see them live! see them sing the songs I used to belt my heart out! --ok that was a little exaggerated.  My good friend Raul came over too! which made it a whole lotta fun! and we got to see familiar faces as well.  I just don't understand why some people would prefer to take tonsa pictures -- blurry ones even! rather than sing along with the band and enjoy the show! I'm like -- man., you're missing the whole point! take one picture and then do yourself a favor and enjoy the freaking show! But that's just me. Oh! and they did not play the Saddest Song --which made me kinda upset -- but well... it's all good. 

After the awesome show, we met up with Billie ( le mister's sister ). They were suppose to see the show too but got there a little late. Billie was with her bestie -- She and her other friend Kat. We went to this Mexican place called Agave -- they have this bottomless Margarita and we're GO! ordered some nachos and some other food that I can't recall. We started drinking at 6PM ,got out of the place around 9PM ,so well -- that's 3 solid hours of bottomless Margarita , Mexican food and a whole lot of chit-chats.  I always love hanging out at Eastwood. It's clean, very orderly and the crowd's quite nice. Oh...and I kissed Bumblebee -- just because. Fun night.

What I Wore : from a wedding to a concert

Lacy dress and cute pumps both thrifted a day before the wedding. Shoes are half off and Never Been Used! -- Yes, I was that lucky.

flower headband - gift from Tanya

blazer - Cotton On

tights - from Shin

bag - thrifted from Baguio some 5 years ago

13 going on 27 : a birthday post

It started with a conversation that went like this:
E : hey guess what 2 big things are coming up this month
A : ?
E : Sinulog...
A: what's the other one? oh. The Ataris?
E : your birthday
A : oh right.
E : so The Ataris coming over is bigger than your birthday?
A : I guess...
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A : I guess with having 2 ninjas changes my perspective of things. Like I'm super grateful for another year , but I think imna have to keep it low key this year ... nothing fancy.

Then I realized, I've changed! am I getitng old? am I? I remember how I'm a big fan of blowing birthday candles. Last year I had a friend who made me cupcakes and we had dinner at home , le mister cooked and we got drunk -- like it was a big thing.

This what went down during my 27th birthday. It started the night before, we had a few beer, popcorn and watched 50/50 (yet again) on Starmovies. Le mister wanted to wait for midnight so he can greet me first and then he posted this on his IG feed :  Beer, Popcorn & Movie time with the birthday girl. Love you booboo..

I messaged with my Pop, and he remembered my age! I haven't seen him in like forever so imagine how happy I was when he remembered how old I am. That morning I got kisses from Le Ninjas. Both were super behave the entire day because I kept telling them it's my birthday.

The night was spent with some goody good friends whom I haven't seen for a long time. Rhea was going back to SG where she works the day after so I met up with her along with 2 other friends. She asked if I wanted a cake and I said I'll skip it because it's fattening. Hah! After some catching up at Starbucks we ambushed some of our close friends at our previous work -- good thing they were all there! ...and well --- did tonsa of catching up -- yet again , laughed til we could not breathe and took tonsa pictures.

NYLON mag from le mister + some accessories from Rhea = happy camper Ana

Currently

Watching : a whole lot of The Regular Show and Adventure Time. I even had to remove The Disney Playhouse from our channel line up because Le Ninjas no longer watch it. I'll surely miss Tayo the Little Bus though! hehe.

Adventure Time x The Regular Show (via Google)

Listening to : Birdy

and Passion Pit

Planning : To blog some more. Write some more. Take pictures some more. Explore other genre / music -- some more.

Thinking about : What I really ... really want to do for the rest of my life. Last time I was in my hometown , I got to talk with sensible people who , for the lack of a better term, has their shit together. I don't know. I don't wanna say -- I don't know , but I've been saying it for the nth time now -- it's over used. I'm still trying to figure things out -- hopefully ,come my birthday I'd be brave enough to make that decision and focused enough to fulfill 'em. *worried*

Reading : I don't have my list together yet. But I am planning to read 12 books this year. Last year -- I also aimed for 12 only got to finish ,uuhhh... 5?

Making me happy :  the fact the all my loved ones and friends and their loved ones are all healthy , no sickness as of yet. I am hoping all of us will be healthier this year , especially the Ninjas. Aaaaannd  this plan for September -- I know it's waaaay waaaay far but the thought of being excited about something makes me giddy all the time -- it's gon be a new adventure.


A post inspired by this awesome blog --- http://sometimessweet.blogspot.com/ .

A Tribute

I have been feeling real empty right now. It's as if half of me misses the other half -- does that makes sense? If you ask me --- if you are allowed to bring only one thing with you to a far off  place -- what would that be ... I'd answer my music player in a heart beat. I've had that IpodTouch 2nd gen for a solid 3 years , it was given to me by my sister --- Shin before she left. She bought it on her first salary while working in a call center -- hah! I really didn't mind if it was outdated at all! I only use it to enjoy my music and well...check on my email if there's wifi. During my last night in Cebu it got stolen/lost along with my purse. Not gon go into details. Anyhoooser, as a tribute to my lost buddy, here's Top 10 music/video that's playing on repeat the last few days I've had it. Yes -- I do love and recognize my music , I can still remember 'em. In no particular order.

1. Phoenix - Lisztomania

2. Phoenix - Everything is Everything

3. Phoenix - If It's Not With You

4. Motion City Soundtrack -  Hold Me Down

5. Blink 182 -  Boxing Day

                                          

6.  Tim Arsmstrong - Into Action

                                                  

7. She and Him - Baby It's Cold Outside

8. He is We - Happily Ever After

9. The Submarines -  You, Me and the Bourgeoisie

10.Elton John x Almost Famous - Tiny Dancer

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*sniffles. 

Overload

December went by so fast. I know ...I know... everybody has heard that LAME excuse a gazillion times now. But seriously. It did. It caught up on me. There were plans/goals I wasn't able to achieve. Sucks. Good thing I did not mention it to anyone. Even to Le mister or to Le ninjas --- a little secret --- sometimes, when I wanna do something and I really am planning to do it and I can't keep it to meself --- I tell it to Tryst -- my 5 year old kiddo , and he'd be like OK...so when are you going to do it? can I help you? Lol. My little secret keeper.

Flashback first day of December I decided to take a photo a day... I think I've achieved it! I've missed a couple of days...OK. FINE. Make that uhhhh... 3? Anywaaaaay...without further ado, here's December 2012 photos for you.

Left to Right.
12 /1 - Sleeping ninjas at the back seat of the car. On our way home from Dumpling's 2nd birthday ; it was a pool party.
12/2 - An evening of debauchery -- aka , my close friend's bachelorette (did i spelled that right? ) party. I had my first encounter with a PRO male stripper -- it was a whole lot of fun! I love these girls to pieces.
12/3 - At home with them stinky Ninjas ,a beat up chair and junk food...YES, that is us at 12 noon.
12/4 - Was choosing which mask to use for our company's upcoming year end party which has a Masquerade theme.
12/5 - Chocolate liquor from Cessy ... I wanted more but I'd be dead if HR caught me eating/drinking this inside the office.
12/6 - 15-minute break buddies <3 p="p">12/7 - I love me stickers on my ID, gel pens -- tons of 'em, highlighters and Sharpies.
12/8 - After the Year End Party --- which was LAME-0. I did win a thousand GC from SM though. We had to change after because it was friggin' hot that night.
12/9 - Awesome Christmas display at the mall.

Left to Right.
12/10 - Got us some NEW hotdog pillows!
12/11 - Gotta love this drink.
12/13 - Little feet, we were just on the bed cuddling the morning while waiting for Kuya TX to arrive from school.
12/14 - Notes ... notes... notes... gonna make 'em last.
12/15 - Meeting Kuya Nin!!! This was 2 days before he left for Riyahd to search for our dear Father -- LOL. We didn't have Wendy's at Cebu so I took him there -- glad that he liked it!
12/16 - Carousel ride at Trinoma.
12/17 - A leather bound journal from Shin -- she got it for me when she and Patrick went to Italy during her birthday. To be honest , I am kind of intimidated to write on it --- it feels and looks HOLY -- hah!
12/18 - Ana : what's your name?
           Atreyu: Robot Treyu     (mind you , he was very particular in pronouncing the word Robot ...hehe)
12/19 - Kuya Tryst's school Christmas party with his buddy in the class.

Left - Right.
12/21 - Atreyu Sky at 3 years and 6 months
12/23 - Puto x Sikwate ---- ze best breakfast ever.
12/24 - Bam Beavis --- my one and only fave nephew , he's the son of my older brother -- Ramskeebord. Super chubby and adorable, noh?
12/25 - First time in 5 years that I was able to spend Christmas in Cebu -- I miss this little guy right here, well ... he's not that little anymore -- he's got tonsa things going on right now -- you know teenage years *sniffs* Ate An-an loves you so much, Radd.
12/26 - Dwayne x Aurora. Swoon. Enough said.
12/27 - Toni -- gaaaad I really enjoy hanging out and getting drunk with this girl! She doesn't know how to stop -- she makes everyone special and she's prolly the life of every party.. so that's us at around 3 in the morn at a street in Cebu.
12/28 - ....oooops - it got changed with 12/29 --- 12/28 photo was the RH bottles -- out with Aurora and Toni -- just us three, not really that mikah , we ordered a set of RH and the waiter gave us these ... took us a solid 6 or 7 hours for the sesh. Shhheeeeezz.
12/29 - Solid north for nine whole years. Toni x Ana x Alsace.

There you go... Looking at it...it wasn't that bad after all. I've missed --- 3 days ,, but who freaking cares right? Will definitely do this again. Not telling which month! hah!

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.