Mod

Wearing one of my fave dresses.
Got years ago in Rustan's.
Simple, classic
One of the reasons why I go to events
I love dressing up!
Happy weekend!

Here comes the rain

photo credit : my 8 -year-old

Had a full day yesterday.

Started with doing errands then a children's party for lunch.

Yup, my son has parties even on weekdays.

They're still on vacation.

Had fun mingling with the moms, didn't want to leave but duty calls.

Met with the contractor then brought my other son to another activity.

Went around looking at bathroom fixtures and home stuff.

On the way back, was pouring so hard.

I love it!

I love the rain.

I don't complain about the weather as when it's hot, we want it cooler, when it rains, oh no it's raining!

I just enjoy it.

We need water, plants need water.

Our dams need water.

When I got home, I just sat quietly for awhile and watched the rain.

Time for some hot cocoa and a good read.

Who doesn't love bed weather?

Everydayflair goes to country

photo credit : my hubby

It's always nice to go out of town esp since it took us less than an hour.

Sta. Elena was very peaceful, fresh and organic.

Always a nice contrast to the city.

Kids enjoyed the horse, turkeys, bunnies, carabao ride, etc.

I enjoyed the greenery and purity of the place.

Though I'm a true blue city girl

Spending time in the countryside makes one feel revived and refreshed

Kids were being kids

Simple fun and games one takes for granted when in the city

The quietness makes you feel far from the bustle

Thank you to Gippy and Hindy for sharing with us the beauty of the place

May you always wake up to its peace and freshness.

Enjoyed the drive back to the nerve center

Highly progressive, busy city

Lots of cars and restaurants and people

Yup, I'm home!

Dragon

top from Bangkok Soi La lai Sap, pants : ZARA

photo credit : Trisha Ding-Santos

Had an afternoon snack with my friend, Trish.

Okay, that snack was more like dinner, hey, didn't get to eat lunch
Got great news while I was with her but that's for a different post.
Went around to look for rain boots
Chatted while walking around Greenbelt
It's interesting how fast progress and change comes to this area
Just wish progress also to the whole nation
But then again, this is in all of us
Team work
No crab mentality
No judgements
Be part of the solution
No bending of rules for one's convenience
All working towards progress, peace and a moral nation
Might be dreaming
But change is the only thing constant
And I guess this time around
I hope that change is for the better.
We'll see.

Without a cape

got a haircut

photo credit : some good looking guy

My day just ended.

I usually sleep around 9 p.m.

Still got a lot of energy hence wanted to unwind.

Just got off from a meeting which I presided

Tiring, challenging, fulfilling

Got called Superwoman

Flattering, inspiring but most of all humbling

I try but I have no cape

Though I have loads of faith

And people who support me

And Someone guiding me

And it's just what I need

to keep me grounded and do a good job

At the end of the day

Superwoman or not

I come home always giving my best

And that in itself makes me feel super.

Good night!

Toting it

Got this tote bag from my friend, Lills.

She supplies to major stores and mostly overseas.

Thank you for the bag, Lills.

Will be using it especially with all the docs I would need to carry.

Keep up the good work!

First guest

in front of Lill's beautiful main door

my favorite part of her house, the kitchen

photo credit : Lillian Pajaro-Manapat

Had such a wonderful time last night.

I feel so blessed with the friends I have.

I was invited by Lills to her new home.

Lills was a batchmate from college but really knew her in my first and only corporate job.

That job was 17 years ago.

We were both giddy-fresh from college.

She wasn't able to make it to my birthday and feels so guilty and felt she missed out big (well, you did, Lills, haha)

So she tried to compensate (more than enough) by having me as her first guest in her home.

What a great hostess , she was!

Since I don't have a driver right now,

she even picked me up.

It was like a date!

We had a great dinner and lovely conversations over it.

Lills is also very faithful and I was just so touched by her prayer before grace.

Lills, your friendship is one of the wonderful blessings in my life.

At this point, friends are there for life.

Thank you again for the wonderful dinner and all the effort.

Keep sparkling!