Sea + Sand + Surf in < 30 Days

Aleli and I from our Siargao Island trip last 2009 ;)

Living in the island, earning enough to support our trips, thinking about surf, sipping milk teas in the morning with your partner and enjoying the lazy afternoons in a hammock are some of the few things that I dream to do in my life. But when reality sinks in, what I'm aiming for these days is to go back to the place where waves and surfboards meet; wishing that my boyfriend was here so I could take some pictures of him while surfing and getting tubed. And I must say that I've been hoping that soon, Aleli ...Kris...Mosho...will hop onto a plane and go home here in the Philippines and do the things that we used to do together.

I love surfing and I've been trying my best to learn everything that I need to know. And being excited of my sorority sisters - Aleli  and Kris coming back here in the Philippines, I couldn't imagine what it would be like to spend their mini-vacation from work in the island of Siargao. It's gonna be more exciting for the fact that some of our very dear sisters will be tagging along with us for the next month trip. 

All of the photos above reminded me of the joy it brought us; the fun that we'd always seek; the memories that close friends share and the bond of such sorority that keeps it strong. Right now, I'm keeping myself on a nutritional diet for this big trip. Haha. I couldn't take the nuisance of my beer belly while paddling out there with my bikini. Siargao, here we come in 29 days - again! XX 

Photo Credits: Everything owned by me except for Alana Blanchard's photo in the tower of Cloud 9, Siargao. Apology for losing the website source. :D

Photo Locations: The Cement Factory, Banda Aceh, Indonesia / Moalboal, Cebu / washing dishes - Moalboal / Coconut Tree down to guys surfing in blue - Siargao Island / 3 sisters in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur / twins in a hammock - Boronggan, Samar / jackinhorse spot - Siargao / Secrets spot & road - Pacifico, Siargao / old tower - cloud9, Siargao / Alana Blanchard - tower, cloud9, Siargao / my craseyfish sweetie in Rock Island, Siargao / Aleli and I post-surfing lessons in the tower, cloud9, Siargao Island, PI

Inspiration: Gillian Zinser

I love Gillian Zinser.

Photo Credits: FuckYeahG-Zinsers / Starpulse /  ForeverBoho / WDICT / OMG Yahoo! / Lazy Girls / TVFanatic / zimbio / Elle / HannahSweetPea

SPEARING Magazine Vol. 4/Issue 4 (gift for the BF)

I'm supposed to surprise my Craseyfish with this but I couldn't help but feed him the news that  a lil' package is coming onto Somerset lands. The mall was almost closed and I thought that I couldn't make it but the bookshop guy allowed me to get in and scavenge the lost magazine. It took me almost 10 mins to find this but I'm such a fast picker - it turned out pretty well as the cashier and the salesman were both waiting for me. Glad that they didn't refuse me to look for it tho. And, surprisingly, I got in no time and headed back home after purchasing it! Hope you will love it my Craseyfish! <3 Love you heaps! ;)

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Cebu Graffiti Photo for NYLON Magazine (BLOGS)

I went to the NBI-Cebu yesterday to secure a clearance certificate for travelling abroad. While walking on the sidewalk near the Capitol area (the city centre), I saw this art form and remembered the NYLON Blog graffiti post. This is the one I've sent to Faran of NYLON Magazine earlier last night. I'm so happy because she posted this right away. If you'd love to check it out, you can see it here. 

Yay! I love Cebu graffiti scattered all over our small city which makes me proud of our Cebuano local artists!

Check NYLON Magazine to see more of their coolness!

HAPPY :D

10 Songs: iSaturday

With the rainy days coming by, it's a must-have to check on the tunes that make you feel beach-y and relaxed. I made a list above for you. 

Lovely Saturday! XX

Photo Location: Pacifico, Siargao Island, Philippines

Photo Edit: Me

Photos oh Photos! (inspiration from FB friends)

logged in to Facebook and got my inspiration from my friends' photos ;) 

LIVE YOUR LIFE. WE HAVE FREEDOM TO SEIZE THE DAY. 

smile. LOVE more. hate LESS. explore the world. 

be kind, generous and loyal.

stay beautiful. forget hate. forgive always.

laugh at mistakes. don't do it again.

use colors. be creative.

plant trees. use plastic bottles as pots.

help the needy. lil food, lots of food, clothing and even shelter.

paint ur nails. neon - loud and expression.

eat healthy. party hard. sleep well.

wake up feeling loved. 

get inspired and be someone's inspiration.

be thankful. we only live once.

be HAPPY. the PRESENT is the most IMPORTANT.

Live it well. ;)

Happy Friday! :D

photo credits:  JulieHappySmyley / OhthatGurL_Karluh / YenHeart / As TOld by ANA / MerckiMurx / Sweet / SnowyLachix / RachelP / flexilexz / KitOy /  Craseyfish-theUBERcoolBF / yours truly ;)

Snow White and the Huntsman Film Location: Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire

Two nights ago, after attending a lecture-seminar on updates of cardiovascular care guidelines from 1PM - 5PM, Tessa (my lawyer-roomie) and I decided to watch Snow White and the Huntsman. She was frantic about it and I was also kinda like excited on watching the film though it has to be in the last full show.

To our surprise, we also got a buy-one-take-one scoop of ice cream from Gelatissimo. I had the Biscottino+Strawberry Cheesecake? Yeah...again, Gelato doesn't fail us in any flavors they offer to us. It was so heavenly. Anyhoo, going back to the movie, what I loved about it was Charlize Theron playing the role of the wicked Queen. She looked so amazing with her gowns designed by Colleen Atwood. All throughout the flick, Kirsten Stewart has to wear rugged combination of being a princess and a prisoner. One thing that I loved the most, too, was the beach that stretched near the the evil Queen's castle. It really stunned me for the fact that I love the seaside. It's magical and uncrowded which is probably one of the best places to seek refuge from busy lives in the cities.

Marloes Beach, Pembrokeshire, Wales - where Snow White and the Huntsman was filmed; a castle was expected to be digitally imposed

I am not really a fan of Kirsten Stewart but since her roles are such a thoughie and for the fact that I grew up with Disney's Snow White, I really watched this movie. Here, on a horse, filmed in Marloes Beach. 

Marloes Sands ;)

another angle of Marloes Beach

Snow White overlooking the castle

Hope you enjoyed reading! ;)

sources:  filmofila , FXGuide, walesonline, coastalcottages, Aylmer2zazzoo

MUSS-FREE SURF STYLE: ORACLE FOX + BILLABONG COLLABORATION

ORACLE FOX + BILLABONG COLLAB

For some surfing inspiration today, check its collab via Surfgirl Mag. 


Smile, for the world needs it! ;)

Green Tea Extract: Facial Foam for Beach Babes

Girls who love the sun and the seaside like me find it hard to choose the best skin care wash that suits best for our chosen lifestyle. I must admit that I love using Cetaphil ever since high school when ranging hormones happened and zits easily popped out. But growing up praising the sun rays yet the top priority is also caring for my skin gets me hooked up on choosing the best brand to match my love for sun-tanning.

This is me in 3 different sun-basking moments within a month. Moalboal, Cebu and Panglao Island, Bohol.

I have been learning how to surf for the past few years. I realize now that I need to check some skin care products that doesn't make you turn to white but beneficial in preventing lines and wrinkles from the harmful UV rays.

I found Etude House's Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Green Tea) and I have been using it for a week now. I am so surprised that any pimples didn't come out since I also have a very sensitive skin when it comes to using a new facial wash! I have also researched how advantageous this cleansing foam is to our skin. Below are the reasons why this product may be good to use for beach babes like me!

BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA EXTRACT FOR THE SKIN (According to Amazing Green Tea):

1. Green tea extract contains catechins. These ingredient helps fight damage by FREE RADICALS that mostly come from the UV sun rays (90% causes of signs of premature aging).
2. It neutralizes the UV rays effects. Sunlight exposure is one of the main causes of skin aging and green tea extract proves to help preventing on having it. If you're used to putting sun blocks, it's best to do it together too! ;)
3. Its antioxidant effects help to prevent SKIN CANCER. The fact that we love the sun so much, we can easily acquire this type of cancer if we don't put more effort on taking care of our skin.
4. It rejuvenates SKIN CELLS. It directly helps the elasticity of the skin preventing them from fine lines and wrinkles when using it religiously. However, it's still best to continuously use your sun protection cream.
5.It greatly soothes INFLAMMATION. If you easily get sunburn on your skin, green tea extract helps to relieve it as soon as possible. ;)
6. It also helps treating your acne breakouts. The catechins from the green tea extract is anti-bacterial and decreases the hormone activity. This means that this is one effective way in dealing with pimples without using products that are benzoyl-peroxide based.

To check more on the information about the product ingredients before buying a tube, please read it from here.

NOTE: We have different skin types. It must be safer if you know what your skin type is and if irritations occur, go to your physician soon. This is for personal blog or references only. ;)