Functionality.

I am currently an out of school youth, unemployed and jumping around cities exploring. In simple terms, I am pretty much a bum. My friends always encourage me to blog again, so maybe this time, I'd give it a shot. Again.
Here's a quick outfit and foodie post!

Although my Jeffrey Campbell shoes seem loud and attention grabbing, they still could pass for casual, everyday shoes since they are so comfortable, wore them from lunch time til midnight. 12 hours to be exact and I survived. It was just like walking in flats. I am PRO comfortable shoes now, no matter how great it looks if i can't walk in them, I ditch them. Ahhh this made me want more JC shoes! I am in love. On another note, my Givenchy Nightingale bag is my company whenever I travel, I used to find it high maintenance coz of the delicate lambskin leather, it has stood with me despite the heavy load and it is very easy to carry with the shoulder strap with it.
These 2 are just my favorite things right now, just thought I'd share.

Top, Zara. Shorts & Silver Cuff, H&M. Shoes, JC Lita. Bag, Givenchy Nightingale

We had breakfast at the famous Robot Resto and Lounge. It was early in the morning so no one was really there, we just wanted to experience the place and give it a try. The breakfast menu only had few selections and was priced decently. The interior of the restaurant was very futuristic and nice although it is no longer maintained, the service was extremely slow and our food was served after an hour (no joke). The food was good though, it was light but hearty and the presentation was lovely.

Breakfast: Japanese Omelet at Robot

We have been wanting to try YABU House of Katsu at SM Megamall Atrium ever since, people have been raving about it. Alas, I know what the hype is all about now. I ordered Hire Katsu, it is a lean pork with the fat trimmed off, with sides of unlimited cabbage and Miso soup. I tell you, my katsu was so soft, it melts in the mouth, my friend ordered the same thing, and didn't even know she had pork if i did not tell her, all the while she thought she was having chicken, yes it was that lean and soft!!! I would definitely come back for more! I enjoyed my whole katsu experience.

The best Hire Katsu at Yabu

good food and a happy tummy

It's time for me to share about the food. Everything was well provided all the time at cruise ship and... room service is free, always good food at your reach.


smoked duck


tiger prwans

lamb




chicken tenders in thai sauce

and good desserts




For now all I can think of is dieting after pigging out and having to think about what to eat 24 hours a day for 7 days.

cruisin'

I have been disconnected from the internet for a week!! I went away on a vacation to the Caribbean! It was a 7 day cruise with the Carnival Dream ship. It's humongous, it is Carnival's largest ship and it's the 2nd largest in the world!! They were like 4000+ guests and 1000+ crew members on board but you barely see people crowding. I must say it was the best vacation I've had so far. We went to Cozumel, where the water was so blue I felt like it connected with the sky, next was Carnival's island in Isla Roatan Hondurras, it was just perfect for a lazy day in the beach, and we went snorkeling in Belize where the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world is and finally, I celebrated my 21st birthday in Costa Maya, Mexico. Everything was a great experience I would never forget.

In the ship, you would never get bored, there are always a lot of activities, at night there are always shows in the theater like street dancing, broadway, juggling, and a magic show. The food is beyond delicious, there are a lot of choices, there is a 24 hour international buffet and a sit down restaurant.

It was an overall the best experience, so if you're an eye for vacation, consider cruising as an option.

down south

the best days so far..


At Hilton Head, SC and Savannah, GA.








so yeah, these are my random pictures. I will be sharing bunch of stuffs in my next post.
so please stay tuned! i am coming up with something readable than just lame pictures. =)

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just out and about again...

Random series of photos I have with poor quality. I have been disconnected lately and been going around like crazy. I am having a pretty good time actually. I will be taking a big leap in my life so I hope everything works out!
Stuffs i'd like to share. No serious outfit posts since I'm all trying to be wardrobe efficient. HAHA Yeah so enjoy. I will do blog walking in a jiffy.
Sorry to bombard you with mostly pictures. =(

this is btw, the best apple juice i have ever had

Note to self: Must start blogging.

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flower power

I have been gone pretty long! Well, anyways, i have been going around san francisco, and not buying anything!! more like browsing first. i'd be here for 3 months and i pretty much would want to save for something really big!!

here are some pictures taken: i didn't really pack much (traveling light) so my outfits look pretty much the same. Last Saturday, we went around union square and yesterday, we visited Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto and I must say, i love the outdoor shopping, the weather was perfect! <3

this picture was taken around the neighborhood. gaah! i love white flowers. beautiful spring.


at Union square


at Stanford Shopping Center


Look!! i got a picture of a bee on the flower! Oh Spring!


I was being enthusiastic! Hey Ma! It's Neiman's!


Downtown Palo Alto. I love it there. <3

Updates of whatever are coming. So stay tuned, bare with me for the slowdown of post. I will try my very best to update often.
p.s. pictures were taken by my point and shoot camera since i was lazy to carry my slr camera. =)
This is it for now. have a great week!

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back to reality

Just came back from vacation last Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday were prelim exams, although I survived it all I still do not think I did well. Anyways, it is still not Christmas break for me since I go back to school every so often for my research. I really hope I get it done this week. =( I need rest and update my blog. Gosh.

shirt, Rustan's U. jeans, Kill City. boots, Cotton on.


We stayed at the Venetian.

Macau

Vacation! Can't wait.

quick post of everything

Had a very short trip to Manila last Tuesday, almost half of the day was consumed by insane traffic. We went from Pasay to Ortigas. For lunch, we had Persian food at Arya in Podium, I was at first pretty sceptical about it and all, but after the food came, it was satisfyingly good. After which, went for a little shopping at Greenbelt.

this Kabab platter was surprisingly good.

the lamb was okay.


different kinds of Kababs.


their rice was different. It goes well with the Kabab though. It doesn't taste as bad as it looks.


some shopping at Greenbelt.

trip

Semester break is very very fast approaching. I don't wanna be bored staying home for the rest of my 2 weeks off so I'm trying to plan a trip to Bangkok with mom and my friend. Tips for great shopping places? It's actually my first time to go to Bangkok. I totally don't have any idea where to stay and where to shop. All I hear are great stories. Share them please =0

STYLE FOOL in GUAM

Guam is the closest you get to US Mainland. Just 4hours away from Manila, it is my recent shopping mecca for cheap yet stylish fashion fix, it is also the home of numerous designer labels like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, etc. They have it all.... And the best part is.. everything is TAX free.

Some of my finds:

Ninewest Pumps

Ralph Lauren wedge

Shop Suggestions:
1. Guam Premium Outlet - the first pick!
- ROSS dress for less, you can score here branded items at super slashed prices. to name some: lauren by ralph lauren, ninewest, xoxo, liz claiborne, even levi's, calvin klein and michael kors jeans.
- Payless shoesource
- Everblue clothing store for teens, more like forever 21
- BCBGMaxazria
- Perfume Outlet (all the perfumes you can ever imagine at a cheaper price)
- Nike Outlet
- More

2. Macronesia Mall
- home of Macy's department store, they give 11% to those with the "tourist card" on top of their sale items
- Papaya clothing store , same as everblue
- Footlocker
- Other local stores

3. Duty Free Shopping Galleria
- your one stop designer label fix, home of CHANEL, HERMES, LOUIS VUITTON, PRADA and others

4. TUMON Sands Plaza
- another extension of designer label stores, Rolex and Tiffany & Co. to name a few

Shopping in GUAM