new 2018 hair color

I was torn if I'll have a haircut or a new hair color at first. March this year I had my below shoulder length hair cut changed to a pixie cut. My favorite hair stylist Mr. D of David's salon was stunned when I asked him what I wanted for my hair, "Sigurado ka?! Although, bagay sa iyo kasi maliit mukha mo." Those were the exact words that he stated. Hindi naman ako depressed but I was unhappy with a few hair loss plus I'm just bored with it. And I have a good excuse, summer or hot days were coming na. Haha. Yup, I'm really experimental when it comes to my hair ever since. I'm not afraid to have it cut short or grow it long. Siguro nga kasi maliit mukha ko. Kahit ano daw bagay.

Pixie hair  March, 2017 Canyon Cove

Butter cake

Still on a Yuletide high and savouring the last pieces of this butter cake I baked last week. 

Ilocos Norte 2017

Day 1

We left home at 8: 30 am. Passed by NLEX and TPLEX. Sun was out, no weather disturbances. It was a good day for a roadtrip.

took a pic and tweeted this at 9:45 am somewhere along Tarlac TPLEX 

Balikbayan dine out

Because I was assuming that I'll be devouring yummy food later, I went to the gym first today.

Our friend is based in San Francisco, California. She's on a short visit because it is her Mom's birthday. We decided to eat at Bagoong club which specializes in Filipino food.

Ampalaya salad for appetizer. Yummy not bitter at all...

Seafood Kare-kare

Crispy Dinuguan

We planned to visit a sick friend(lung cancer) but he was unfortunately scheduled for a check up so we didn't pursue. Instead, we had our dessert at nearby Cafe Breton.

La Pinay

Cafe Latte

Sarsa at UP Town

My husband and I agreed to meet up at UP Town today. I drove there while he went earlier by bike. Every Sunday is his biking day aka "me time". Normally, I'm home.

Ginataang Tilapia

No frills Ginataang Tilapia{in coco milk} for today's lunchie. I usually put Pechay leaves for my veggies but eggplant is what's available in the fridge atm. 🐟

Bruno Mars' 24k Magic tour

I totally forgot that tickets will be on sale by the 7th of Sept. After thirty minutes of selling the tickets, it was sold out. I prayed for a day 2 and alas, it was granted!

This I miss

One of the things that's consuming my 'Me time' besides exercise is Instagram. I have 2 accounts, one is personal and private while the other one is for my hobby/interest.

Fitness inspiration

This outfit{not a sponsored advertisement} has been with me for a couple of years already but it''s only now that I got to notice

~ it could be a great inspo for my next lazy day. Wait, can I add also this comment from a Mom of my former student slash zumbamate, "ang sexy mo!" Haha!

Tuesday ganap

Early morning read. 

source: The Best Half of Life

A quick{long} update

How's your Monday? After a very active weekend, I chose to slow down today. I had a hard time sleeping last night because of that Vietnamese coffee I drank yesterday afternoon, but still, I was up early today and spent it doing my usual morning chores- cooking and doing the laundry in between taking my breakfast.

Welcoming 2017

We are celebrating the NY in contrast with Christmas. We decided to have an overnight stay in a resort here in Subic. Though I crammed in reserving for a room during this peak season, I succeeded. There's no better way to end the year with seasalt in the air and in natural bliss.

Before the year ends, I'm taking the time to thank the Lord for keeping my family safe and in general, healthy. Though 2016 wasn't that smooth as the recent ones, I'm grateful. I thank all the people who made my life easier and happy. May the coming year be a brighter and peaceful one for all of us. 

RIP 2016! Happy New Year!