A few days ago I finally found the time
to clean my room which was desperate for some fixing. I sorted quite
a pile (of mostly trash!!) because I (c/o motherdear hoho) got a new
mini cabinet to help my room look more of a girl's lady's. ANYWAY.
I kept 4 things and decided to display
'em by landing the spot on top of the mini cabinet. I hadn't realized
I had these that represent a few things that i'm really into!
1. That old, vintage, (non-working)
camera. Now this one's a cheat, because it actually captures (*wink
wink*) 2 things I like. First is the more obvious that is
photography. The appreciation of stills, memories, art, emotions, all
expressed in a photo. I am not great in taking pictures but I have
respect for those who are. The different perspectives in looking at
things go beyond just taking that perfect shot, as it also mirrors our choice in life's different perspective settings. (hello positivity!!)
This piece also reflects my interest in
the old, the forgotten, in vintage things. From houses, places, culture, museums -- to vintage prints, style, and overall
vibe. And pleaz, the stories behind them, always interesting!
2. The shoe. This one's a gift
(together with a box of messages from different people!) from my
friends a few years back for my birthday. It represents my appreciation of shoes,
clothing, prints, materials, designs, style - creating a look. I've always believed that dressing up (or down) is a form of self-expression, so there are no right or wrong turns. All my admiration go to the people who just don't give a fck of what others think. You go girl (or guy)! I do not
have a lot of clothes nor shoes, at all, because that is not the
point. Lol. I mean hello, who else here looks at the clothes of Game
of Thrones characters? The elaborate designs, the silhouettes, the
cuts! Respect to the work done there!
3. The anchor and the shell. Do I have
to? Do I? B E A C H.
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Last weekend we went to the beach! I
went with the same group of friends from last year's Punta Fuego trip
(but this time with 2 more friends joining, yey!), and this year we
didn't really go far from there. Haha! We went to Tali beach at
Batangas. I really enjoyed the home-y feel, the great service, the nice crowd in the beach, and of course the company of a few of my favorite people! We also went to Punta Fuego, which has always been a pretty sight. Oh beaches, summer without you is one wasted.
My friend Ama wrote a poem that was like pulled out of my brain, except in way better words. I should frame this, really.
SUMMER
Clothes come off before wading into sea
Exposing skin that has been kissed by the sun
Ecstasy washes over us in waves
Each more violent than the last
Pulling us under, throwing us around
We take a deep breath and plunge again
And dive into the depths of heat, salt
And sweat, and we lie in the sand tired
And spent, the taste of summer
Alive in our tongues.
