Tuesday, October 28, 2014

John, Ed & Adam


 
Yet another music post! These putting me to sleep with a smile on my face (KESO!)
 
Lovely story here... Ed Sheeran wrote the song Afire Love depicting the life of his grandfather who was suffering of Alzheimer's disease and it's repelling effects it had on their family. He narrates how great his grandparent's love were and though his grandfather has left them, this brought all of his family back together. Beautiful isn't it? And if you haven't watched the movie Begin Again just yet, do it!
 
Oh. Dear. John. Ed. and Adam. <3

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Chill Pill

  

Latest songs synced into my iPod that has this chill, easy and laidback vibe. Perfect for morning anthems, road trip tunes or beach sounds (or whatever for an instant good vibes!) :) It is only while writing this blog that I found out that the genre of these songs fall under Melodic House or Tropical House (just an additional piece of info)... Thanks to 8tracks for hooking me up with some sick curated playlist and my love in search for uncharted music.

Listen!!
(the last two are my favourites!)


Voices (Tribute to the Police) - Henri X Koloman Vuchs

High Hopes - Kodaline (Filous Remix)

History - Le P feat. Michael Jackson

Happiness - Chris Malinchak feat. MNEK

Colourblind - Le Loups feat. Cybil

Big City Life - Mattafix (Leex Remix)

Shine - Felix Jaehn

Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders

Monday, October 20, 2014

Downtown



 
Hey there, Mr. Khalifa!
Mmmmn... This isn't meant to be an "Outfit" or "Travel Post" like most blogs do. It's just because, I have so much time for the most unimportant things that I'm able to create something like this! The spontaneity of how a simple day's off from work can turn into cherished moments. Katy Perry even sang it, this is how we do! A rare adventure day spent with my cousin, Ate Julie, just us being girls, stopping for some snaps, wandering (or perhaps, loitering) around Downtown Dubai and getting a surprise shower from the fountains in the roundabout near Burj Khalifa, which I've always wanted to go to and finally did - all for that one special person.
 
#DubaiHigh


 
 
 

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Remember Who You Really Are


How Meeting New People Allows You To ‘Re-Meet’ Yourself



 
This article is for everyone who has set their first flight, on their own, onto the real world. Be it going to College, getting their first job, moving places or more so, living abroad. This is SO ME (including the girl with the big bold lippy)!
 

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Fujeirah

 
 
As part of the catching up to-do, I have something to blog about... Me and my silly adventures ;)

 This trip is a proof that my being a wanderlust is just too strong and unstoppable. Well, I'm not always sure what I'll do, but I'll do it. Seriously, travelling to Fujeirah with my Kuya's barkada, which is named under the alias 'Power Puff Rangers' (don't ask me why), was uncalled for! It took some 2 hour drive from Dubai and me at the back of a 2-seater Peugeot was well worth the sikip! (Lol! That's what I get being the bunso of the group. No harm done. Promise.)

The road to Fujeirah is an endless view of sand, a few camels (yup!) and a range of rocky mountains! We even had to stop for a few snaps of those natural wonders. First time to see UAE's nature in all it's glory, which is a testimony that I'm finally out of Dubai!

We spent the whole day chillax-ing, barbecue-ing, and lounging on our banig on the beachfront. Naaaks, Pinoy-style! The best part was at sun down when the group finally decided to get into the water. The speedy boat ride that brought us to "Shark Island" reminded me so much of the Philippines, Bohol to be exact. I just love the salt in my hair, sea breeze and clear blue waters. Made me feel close to home in that moment. Since we reached Khor Fakkan beach, water activities like parasailing and jetskiing grabbed our attentions at once. I really wanted to parasail. I just want to! To quench my wanderlust and thirst for adventure. And unexpectedly, I did fly that day! The fright and nervousness you feel just by watching other people do it slowly drifted away. (Wave after wave *wink) Once we were released from the boat, the feeling of smoothly taking off the ground was amazing!! Just letting go. Up there, all noise was shunned, the gush of the waves was enough pleasant sounds to listen to while the view of the mountains shaping up the coast makes you want to stay, up there. I've come to realize what peaceful really is. I was suddenly jealous of what the birds get to view at their own will. Sadly, I couldn't document that experience which I'd love to share! I should invest on a GoPro real soon.  

Unexpected rocky mountains and some parasailing action, Fujeirah will be a memory of firsts!
 
 

(c) photos grabbed from Kuya Jun, Ate Mich, Ate Che and Ate Jojie


Friday, October 10, 2014

RAK




I know I've got no entry for the whole month last month! So here I am, trying to make some catching up to do! 

Just a few weeks back, I've been obsessed after seeing Gary Pepper Girl's travel entry from Iceland, hereUndoubtedly, any girl would fall in love with her and wish to get a slice of the kind of life she's living! (In the realm of Gary Pepper Girl, per se) I repeatedly read it, stared (and scrutinized) their breathtaking photos more than twice, zooming it in and out as what seemed something impossibly beautiful! Definitely added to my life's long bucketlist. (InshaAllah! InshaAllah!) The Universe was quite cute to conspire for me and brought the fambam to Ice Land too! Not really. Ice Land, the waterpark. Here are a few snaps from Ice Land in the middle of the desert, situated in one of the seven Emirates of the UAE - that is Ras Al Khaimah, which leaves me with two more Emirates to go! ;) 








Thursday, October 9, 2014

Eid



Was there ever a time you woke up crying from a dream showing pictures of people, places and events just flashing past through you? It did to me. And the feeling is just too overwhelming, good and bad altogether. It is true that when your cup is full, it's overflowing, and there I spilled it in between a dream and awakening. 

Here are the whereabouts I've been up to for the past weeks and timely looong holiday over Eid. Sometimes, time runs slow, it lingers and things have become mundane and boring. But now, I've realized that the days are actually fast, too fast that I'm so overwhelmed I just have to stop. I somehow miss the past, aaaahhh the good ol' days. But this is my present, now. Everything's happening so fast, while here I am trying to grasp each one of them and live in the moment.

Only now that I've gotten the time to condense and absorb them altogether.


A time to just. stop.