Dionysus

I'm fully aware that the photo has nothing to do with the actual god Dionysus, other than that the woman looks very god-like. A celestial goddess, if anything. Dionysus was just the first thing that came into mind while I was creating these.

Feast your eyes on the product of plans that... well, didn't go exactly as planned.

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I spent most of my afternoon at home, and by "home" I mean one of the nooks in Starbucks, citywalk. It didn't occur to me how much time I actually spent there until one of the baristas greeted me one afternoon with "welcome back, Ms Francine!" I guess I'm a "regular" now (or I'm just really easy to spot).

This afternoon, I was accompanied by my good friend, Mr Palahniuk, as I feasted on the merienda of champions! (aka an iced caramel macchiato & an ultimate grilled cheese sammich) 

I'm starting to believe that maybe I favor this coffee shop because they always spell my name correctly. So take note: the key to my good side is to know how to spell my name properly. Its a plus if you know how to pronounce Cine.

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With the Eastwood bazaar schedule being sketchy, catching it on a day where all the usual booths are up is completely by chance (unless someone would like to enlighten me as to what the schedule actually is). I couldn't help but get my OPI fix.

I can already hear my mother screaming at me.

"ANG DAMI DAMI MO NA NGANG GANYAN, BILI KA PA NG BILI."

Well, at PHP200 each, I'd say thats a bargain I'm willing to take advantage of. I think I'm turning into a "regular" of the only booth that sells these. And yes, I am indeed highly aware that these are 99% probably not authentic OPI, but hey. They dry quick. They do the job well. And most importantly, they're cheap. So hooray for bargains!

Easter

Late Easter upload! Leave it to me to take more photos of the babies rather than the actual festivities during family occasions. Oh tiny, lumpy humans, one of my weaknesses.

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I decided to experiment on creating film-esqe photos from digital ones. I'm pretty content with how these came out, but I've been looking into getting an actual film camera. Too bad I have priorities and am in need of a new DSLR. 

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Soon, holgaroid, soon.

Starry Starry Night

Revisited my love for matte nail polish the other week. OPI's NL018 matched the bunny case I bought!  The photo doesn't show it, but in person the color and texture of it resembles Van Gogh's Starry Starry Night. Or maybe thats just me.

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Photos taken with the same nail polish, back when long nails were a no-no!

Promenade 2011

Highschool has come and gone, but the photos from our promenade last January 29, 2011 were just uploaded a few hours ago. Better late than never! Its always nice to remember the good old days, and by "the good old days" I mean back when I was 15lbs lighter HAHA 

Oh well, nothing the summer sun & soccer 3x a week at Ateneo can't fix.

Pick Punch

My (extremely) late Christmas gift to my [insert what you are to me here], Rizza! ☺
I would just like to say how hard it was to choose a gift that is both epic and functional.
I'm so happy you liked my "surprise"!

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The Graduates

After 4 long years of high school, #yellowsenioritas12 finally graduated and are off to bigger and better things. I won't be seeing more than 99% of them around campus next school year, but at least I know they'll always be a part of me. Once a yellow seniorita, always a yellow seniorita! I'm definitely gonna miss seeing the faces of my 458 sisters.

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College of Saint Benilde, here I come!

My Favorite Boy

The sweetest baby boy in the world, Mio :)

Photos taken during our annual family reunion last year at Kampo Krame.
273 strong!! (And thats not even all of us)

Smash It Up, You Know I'm Kicking It Down!

My entry for Dayly Entertainment's Ultimate Fan Project Poster Making Contest!

(Posted on Facebook here!)

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I don't think I can name a better way of celebrating the day you finally finish all academics for high school than watching one of your favorite bands the night of.

Its been 2 years since the last time I saw Cobra Starship live, and I'm ready as hell to watch them perform again. Me being the unsatisfiable person that I am when it comes to things I'm passionate about, patron standing tickets were definitely not enough.

I've got every fiber in my being crossed that I'll be able to meet Cobra Starship yet again!

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Blog entry title from Cobra Starship's song Pete Wentz Is The Only Reason We're Famous.

Retreat

Outtakes from the first day of the class retreat I had a few weeks ago at Batulao, Batangas!

Your Face

Tagged along with Rizza and Vince for their jam session at Icon Music Studio!

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One of the outputs of that day, a cover of Skinny Love by Bon Iver:

Watch their first gig tomorrow night!

February 25, 9pm @ Casa Nami!

Friday Afternoon

Macbook, Palahniuk, ice blended coffee, and a salami & cream cheese sammich.

I havent had an afternoon out of the house all by myself in a long while, so passing the time at a coffee shop with a good book was long overdue.

Letting good vibes in after having a rough day yesterday felt amazing.

I hope everyone else is having a good Friday!

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(lol good Friday, 'cause its the Lenten season lol get it?)

(I'm kidding)

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OH, I got my lashes re-touched at Lavish Lashes Studio!

I, once again, feel like a woodland faerie with those extensions looking like butterfly wings hanging from my eyelids HAHA

Weekend Color: The Face Shop BL606

I've always been an avid nail biter, but recently I've been withholding myself from munching on my fingers so I can actually use the nail polish stacking up on my drawer! And since I'm not out of high school (yet!) I'm obliged to use my growing collection only on the weekends.

This long weekend, I decided to use one color thats been sitting in my container, neglected and unnoticed, since I've been skeptical about it matching my skin tone ever since I bought it out of compulsion. In the end, The Face Shop's BL606 turned out pretty well!

Carpe Diem

No matter how good things get, the universe will always find a way to turn the tide. Words of a cynic have never been more profoundly true. How long the good will last or when the next will wash up on shore is only a mystery, and the task of savoring every morsel while they last is left to those who seize the day.

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I've wasted so many days of my life waiting for something more profound, when the ability to create remarkable things has always been in my reach. Its a shame to waste another day hoping for something that could easily be attained with a little passion.

As cliche as this will sound, carpe diem, everyone.

Carpe diem.