Weekly / 07.20.2014

Music Monday

Ever since I read this article, I've been on a Garden State sound trip. Zach Braff's new movie Wish I Was Here also has a pretty awesome soundtrack.


Tasty Tuesday

Still thinking about the paella negra with aioli from this year's Yummy Eats. I clearly did not think my day through. After a couple of hours sampling food at the Metrotent (I didn't even get to make it to half of the list!), I had lunch with my college besties, which stretched on to merienda of coffee, macarons, and cheesecake. Eep. My excuse? PMS. Hahaha! It's always my excuse.

Wishful Wednesday

Hoping that I get to see the songs from Jason Mraz's latest album performed live. Maybe he'll swing by again? (:

Thoughtful Thursday

I've been trying to get back into craftier things these days. Luckily some friends indulge in my feeble attempts at typography and watercolor. Some illustrations I was commissioned to do a few months ago are about to be published in a book very soon. And I'm currently working on something fun for friends. Can't wait to see how it'll all come together! I'm happy to have discovered that a hobby is actually worthy enough to be seen by others. Hehe.

Fashion Friday

Got a pair of joggers on sale from Dorothy Perkins after catching a screening of She's Dating the Gangster with my friends from the office. Which, by the way, was not half bad. I truly feel that Kathryn Bernardo is Sarah Geronimo, junior (and I love Sarah G!). Little known fact: the seed of this movie was planted at one of our monthly reports. Haha! Crazy how it has snowballed into what it is now. CRAY! Also: the movie was totally a '90s throwback, making me reminisce about see-through beepers (didn't you have one of those, too?) and DMs (wish I kept my brown ones!). I am officially old.

Decemblur So Far

I really wish I took my camera out of my bag more.

So many things to on my "to-post" list, but still don't have the time to actually post. Before the year ends! (Hahahahaha, which is like next week...)

Sunday Girl

Music Monday She & Him - "Sunday Girl (Blondie cover)" from Volume 3

Tasty Tuesday

After my friends' book signing, we had ramen. Tried out this new place. I'm really not the best person to ask for ramen recommendations, because they all really just taste the same to me. Haha! Split this set with D-an and was so busog. But there's always room for dessert! Cafe Au Lait mochi on a pretty plate. It was gone in about 10 seconds.

Wishful Wednesday

Checking out new arrivals on the H&M website, hoping I can do a bit of shopping in 2 weeks. Hee. (Also hoping I have enough money, haha!)

Thoughtful Thursday

Fashion Friday

Unearthed a pair of saddle calf leather loafers from my mom's shoe boxes. The sole didn't crumble away when I wore them, yay! Also wore her fancy matchy watch with my dad (which is now in the custody of my brother). When I wear things she used to wear, I somehow feel connected to her. ♥

* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

Think Of This Song As A Promise

Music Monday

{ From a year ago: YouTube Presents Jason Mraz Live from NYC }

The best thing about seeing him live is his unbelievably good adlibbing (is this even a word, sorry haha). I'm seeing him again in May and I cannot wait!

Tasty Tuesday

{ Banana Pecan Pancake, Breakfast at Antonio's }

Still thinking about this fluffy stack of pancakes from a shoot two weeks ago. Wish I could go back for them and a cup of hot cocoa with a giant marshmallow on top.

Wishful Wednesday

{ Saturday morning mess }

I haven't been making anything lately, but yesterday, after a tiring and stressful week, I just had to do something crafty. Haven't used the nib I got from Alessa's workshop a couple of weeks ago because I don't have a desk in my room. But I made do with my bedroom floor. Waited for the ink to dry before painting over it with watercolor. Planning to buy a frame to put this in to give to my best friend. Her daughter just turned 3 months on her 30th birthday. (: The words are from one of my favorite John Mayer songs.

Thoughtful Thursday

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Fashion Friday

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* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

I Do It For The Joy It Brings

Music Monday

{ "Joyful Girl" - Soulive with Dave Matthews Band }

Tasty Tuesday

{Seafood Katsu Set 1, Yabu; Salpicao Soft Tacos, Madeca }

Wishful Wednesday
For this week to go without a hitch. I know that I put it upon myself when I decided to take on more work, but I can't help but be nervous about this shoot! Hopefully at the end of the week, I shall be in one piece. d:

Thoughtful Thursday

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Fashion Friday

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* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

I Can Keep You Safe

Music Monday

I'll hold you tightly, I'll give you nothing but truth

Tasty Tuesday

{ Sisig Burrito, Madeca }

Wishful Wednesday
Hoping for a steady week ahead. Already excited to see Les Misérables again, pick up my stash of Old Town (woohoo!), and head to the beach this weekend.

Thoughtful Thursday

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Fashion Friday

{ Got a bunch of necklaces for Christmas }

* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

And Do You Still Think About Me?

Music Monday


Tasty Tuesday

Wishful Wednesday
I wish this article would write itself. s: Also, those cupcakes are not going to bake themselves. Haha! Lazy Sunday is lazyyy.

Thoughtful Thursday

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Fashion Friday

{ Wild Fox SS 2013, a tribute to Amy Heckerling }

* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

Take It One Day At A Time

And just like that, the second week of the first month of 2013 is almost over. One of my friends, Patty (who's always #totessobes!), shared that her parents say the first 12 days of the year usually signal what the weather will be like for the rest of the year. If that's the case, 2013 will hopefully be much cooler than 2012 was. And gloomy. Perfect for hot cocoa, for snuggles, for cozy knits, and for lots of warm love. (:

If the past 12 days have been any indication of what the rest of my year will be, then there will be a lot of: babies (exciting!), family, crafting, rackets, food, friends. And that doesn't sound too shabby. I'll take it. (:

Good-bye, 2012. Hello, 2013!

Happy New Year! I hope today is the start of an amazing year for you. (:

Christmas At Casa Alcaraz

{ Mini Nutella + Gigantic Elsie's Croissant }

{ Lazy Girl's Guide To Gift Wrapping: Tie with twine and make cards out of old business cards with washi tape and your trusty labelmaker.}

{ Raspberry Pie on the lips, Callalily on the tips. }

{ Simple dinner with mi familia ♥ }

 { With Ate Elena who prepared our Noche Buena.}

{ Nutella Crepe Cake from Dessert Du Jour. My brother's fitting description: a crepe version of Quadratini! }

 { My dad's face of glee riding his brand new wheels. }

{ My favorite 3-in-1 and my dad's gift from the grocery—which my brother paid for, hahaha! }

{ Managed not to open my treats till after 12mn. Yay for pretty things! }

 { I am aware I am no longer 15, but thank you to family and friends who indulge me and this ridiculous obsession. My small 1D collection, hahaha! }

{ Impromptu MRT ride because Shangri-la was not open and we didn't know till we got there. Whoops! I love my new sneakers. }

 { Christmas Dinner with my dad's relatives. So sad there were no lumpiang shanghai leftovers for today! }

 { My niece who shares a mutual love for the boys. So happy she read through this in one sitting! }