Islander

The daybreak approached and the sun rises to acknowledge the new day. I welcomed it walking in the white sandy shore of Puerto Galera clad in black and white ensemble.

It was beach perfect because of the one piece and lacy shorts but the added details like the chic cover up and turban was inspired by the Desert scene in Sex and City 3 Movie I watched. I was amazed on how Carrie and her squad rocked their complicated outfit in style even in the middle of the desert. I mean they don’t need to since simpler clothes are more practical to wear there but being who they are they still made it their runway.

But unlike them, I don’t need any elaborate pieces to compete with my beautiful nature background as it just enhances the neutral color of my outfit. Then some metallic tattoos to add sparkle to compensate for the accessories you can choose to avoid when water is just around the corner, you know what I mean, right?

I like how I looked classy and sexy in my own way without having to stick myself to wear the usual slinky two piece swimsuits when you are in the beach. It’s just how you carry yourself and believe that you look gorgeous anyways, darlings! :*

Wanderlust

There’s no time in my life (I know you do too.) that I don’t long to spend my day just lounging or doing something extraordinary somewhere faraway. But that’s just not possible, realistic even given the responsibilities we have back at our own homes and works.

Yet whenever there’s the opportunity to travel whether it would be beach or a cold destination, modern or back in time type of tours I would grab it. There’s no way I would pass the chance to relax and enjoy just because…

1. Travelling is good for health, mind you! I believe so, because it lets your body recharge from all the toxics and stress you accumulated. It frees your mind and lets your creative juices flow again. You’ll go back to your routine with a different mindset and more energy that will help improve your work.

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       2. As they say, “All Work and No Play, Makes Jack a Dull Boy.” Going on a trip with people you enjoy the company or choosing to have an escapade alone will do you great. You can bond and rekindle relationships especially with those you haven’t seen for a while. But the best thing is you rediscover yourself and will come out refreshed and bolder.

3.       3. You will be able to overcome your fears as you have to deal with it if you want to experience that scary ride, sports, food, etc. you’ve been dying to try. All that adventures that awaits you in every travel is worth of your feat. The trip becomes more special with the fun and daring remembrance you had. Try new things once in a while because life will never run out of it. That’s for sure.

1.      4  It will make you passionate, smarter, and inspired as you gain experience, learning and appreciation with everything you will see, hear, and feel contrary from your workaday life. Talking to the locals also lets you know the story of the place and the everyday life of its people and somehow makes you feel like you are one of them.

5.   This one in the list is definitely not the last as for sure through my continuous wandering I will have more points to ponder for myself but this one is on my top priority, lol. With the boom of social media sites,Instagram for example as it is my favourite where you have to post your whereabouts and ganapganap (happenings) in life or else it means it did not exist. Taking creative shots of you posing with the landmarks and tourist spots you’ve been to as your background, showing off your hard-earned body, OOTD you planned meticulously, or your food just to make someone drool and hungry, scenic photographs, and other crazy beautiful ideas you have in mind that will make your feed tap-worthy. But more than making others green with envy, it is the memory you take with you that you can go back to anytime even you if you become forgetful on your old age. You can also show it to your grandchildren and you might be their travel-inspo goals too! ;)

 

Painter's Palette

If you’ve been following me on my Instagram account, @valenciajoyces (if not could you please follow me, will ya?J ) you can say that I’ve changed my feed into washed out compared to my more vibrant feed before.

So how do you find it? Did you like it? But I’m pretty sure it would change again into other theme depending on my mood, haha! I might go back again to being colourful or perhaps black and white, no one can guess it. Before I even knew it I might be uploading pictures non-stop that might surprise me too and just continue it until I formed another rows of harmonious feed.

                But it took me more effort and time actually to edit my pictures since I still want to have vibrant photos in my blog though. Apparently, I still have that rainbow soul that I can’t bring to leave somewhere.

Venice Piazza

Listed in my Bucket List is to travel and explore the world. So while I am still trying to work my ass off to earn and spend big time I would take each opportunity to at least experience even a bit of it less money involved. Can I do that here in the Philippines? Oh, yes! But how is that possible?

     One country that makes it to my top dream destinations is Italy. Without needing a passport, Visa, and a plane ticket I can have a feel of Venice’s famous Garand Canal. Thanks to Mckinley Hill, Taguig’s own version for visitor’s recreation.

                    The place clearly wants to take you to Venice with their almost true to believe architectural and luxurious interior and exterior design. You can even feed birds at the mock plaza while angelic voices serenades you with Italian opera songs. The music they bring fills the whole place and might even give you goose bumps. While the colorful palette painted on the structures are really pleasing to the eyes.

                 Venice would not be Venice if not for its historical Grand Canal so the duplication of it is the highlight of the Mall.

People flock there not just to enjoy the food offered by some restaurants (others are Italian-themed also with their own impressive adornments.) there but of course to take a glimpse of the impressive imitation and take a picture with it as a background. Others even fool others that they have really gone to Venice, haha!

                The only thing that makes the spot incomplete is the Gondola ride which they already have but will be operational not until December. If not for the lack of it then it will be close to perfect as if you really made a touchdown to Italy. The mall is still new but a lot are already planned to further improve it for it so we better watch out! Shopaholics will love it also as many stores are lined up to open there.

 

 

                  As for my outfit, well I just want to somehow pattern it to the royal clothes worn then.  With my see-through sleeves with gold intricate embroidery top and lacy shorts I could blend well with the view. My peg was the men’s ensembles sans the tights and puffs. Karir, no? Haha!

                Hope you enjoy my adventure, ciao!

Panagbenga 2016

 

 

Last day is my favourite part of the whole trip. I did not see the street dance competition but was able to see the Float Parade. It’s like the Rose Parade in America, Baguio-version where the floats are fully adorned with flowers and plants according to their themes.

 

 

We arrived a bit late so we had to position ourselves on the road side where the view is not good to take pictures but is still okay for viewing. I find it amusing when the kids are made to sit on the side of the parade since they are just small but when even adults started to climb also, that’s when the crowd booed them to get down. There is no major commotion but when there is an event like that, utter respect and discipline from everyone is required for a successful celebration that everyone could enjoy.

 The joyous parade was very entertaining because the winners of the street dancing competition performed and of course the impressive floats of different cities and sponsor brands. Some celebrities also participated like the MELASON loveteam and the main highlight which is Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and other casts from the TV show, Ang Probinsyano. I must say, Coco is really cute, teehee!

I was not able to take great pictures and I badly want to because as they say, if there is no picture, it did not happen. But after many failed attempts, I just contented myself with just watching. Then I realized that I enjoyed it more because I get to really feel the vibe of what’s happening around and in front of me instead of focusing on my camera. It’s best to capture the scene with your very own eyes and store it on your memory. Live by the moment!

My First Baguio experience is totally awesome but I regret that I wasn’t able to visit the famous Bencab Museum. Sagada sounds nice too, isn’t it? Oh well, there’s always next time and like what they say, It’s sweeter the second time around.