In Full Bloom

So you're probably asking why I named this entry as such. Well, aside from the dainty floral print of my chiffon dress (there's something about chiffon that's so feminine, I love it!), my luck has been turning quite well and in my favor lately.

I used to be a very pessimistic person. After going through training in theater, I realized how my negativity follows me around and drags down my energy. I decided to make a change. The moment I started looking at life differently -- in a more positive light, that is, everything seemed more bearable. I also learned that we have to let nature take its course or for things to fall into place. Patience really pays off in this life time. Plus, I think the universe makes it up to us whenever we experience heartbreak or disappointment. Also, the more good we do, the more good we get in return.

I'm not saying that we should commit acts of charity just because we expect to rewarded by fate in one way or another. We must think, feel, and do good for the sake of doing it. It feels amazing too. Smile at a stranger (not in a creepy way, just be polite); give your seat to the old lady in the bus; offer to help your mom carry the groceries; be kind to the earth, seas, and skies; say thank you. There are a myriad of ways to live positively. If you surround yourself with toxic, negative vibes all the time, you'll eventually suffocate. Why not choose the lighter, more pleasant side of being?

Anyway, about this outfit, I went to the office to sign a few papers and to make my employment official. Then, I met up with Fel and Eis in Greenbelt afterwards. We grabbed an Italian and carbo-heavy lunch *cringes* and hung out. I posted the inspiration to this ensemble previously. Just look for Bloom in Business. Sans the nude pumps, of course. I did a lot of walking that day. My feet stood no chance otherwise.

There's something about neutrals that I love. Whenever I wear a nude-y or a peach-y monochromatic outfit, I really go all out. I like subtle prints like the little floral details on this dress, then I accentuate with a bold color, like this tan blazer and the tawny flats from Ultimate OH, to give it a much needed-boost and so I won't look like a flushed and pale woman. 

If you're wondering why the other shoe has no ribbon on it, the ribbon fell off on my way out. I didn't have time to glue it back in. :)) I'm such a klutz!

In any case, I hope you like this "business casual" look. The blazer really added that professional factor to an otherwise casual dress. ;)

Dress: Thrifted

Blazer: Thrifted

Earrings: Gift from Vanni Liwanag

Flats: Ultimate Oh

Photos by Fel Salido

I'm really grateful for how things turned out in my career. I'm still young, I have a lot of dreams that are waiting in the wings, waiting to be fulfilled. All that matters right now is that I bask in this glorious moment, that I live day-to-day with sheer glee and hope, and that I give all that I can to whatever it is I decide to do. There's so much more time. Heartbreaks? Inevitable. Gratifications? Always. Unrealistic Expectations? Must cease to overwhelm me. I just know I have plenty of reasons to smile. As one friend, Darlene, puts it, "Follow your bliss." And I will. :)

Love,

SGT <3

Random Road Trips and Ramblings

You know what they say about unplanned trips, they're more likely to push through. Today, my best friend, Chammy, called me up right after lunch, asking if I was home and if I had anything planned. Since I was making the most out of my bum days anyway, I decided to go along and meet up with her.

We first had our mani-pedi combos done at Polish and Strip first, then we decided to speed off to Tagaytay to grab a bite, thanks to my grumbling tummy! >__<

It was a cloudy and gloomy day, but that didn't stop us from chattering our way to Tagaytay and back. Well, I kind of rocked out and sang my heart away 'til the heaven can't take it anymore and until it decided to angrily send us rain, perhaps as a way to reprimand my caffeine-charged singing and dancing extravaganza (yes, all the way from Tagaytay to Santa Rosa, I did that!) HAHA! Every bonding moment with my bestie is always more memorable than the last. 

Anyway, as I said, we went to Tagaytay to grab a bite. She really knows me well. She knew I had been craving for Mushroom Burger for months now! Okay, maybe just weeks, but still! Gah! Id' give anything to eat there again!!! Thumbs up for Mushroom Burger! :3

They have a pretty decent parking space.

They house their cultured mushrooms here. 

Hi Chammy and Adrian! :))

 ... and finally!

IT'S HERE! I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EYES!

I just went for it! Oh, I will never tire of craving for and devouring this burger! It's made of mushrooms -- perfect for my vegetarian needs. :)

We went straight to Starbucks for (what else?) coffee afterwards. I ordered my usual -- a grande White Chocolate Mocha. It was getting dark and chilly. Thanks to the biglaan nature of this lakad, I was only able to whip out a good-for-summer-only outfit: sando and shorts! :| *slow clap*

Chammy's coffee bun. Not from Starbucks :))

 Aaaand after being pestered by the gamu-gamos that were busily bustling about, and the biggest tease of all -- the drizzle, then the rain, we made our way back to Santa Rosa so I can pick my car up where I left it, outside the nail salon. (I wanted to give my best friend's new car a try and decided to leave Macho behind; besides, carpooling will save us gas and will help lessen our carbon footprint! Green living idea right there!)

Check out my outfit shots. I was instantly drawn to the vines of orchids that were cascading down in one corner of Mushroom Burger's parking lot. See how inappropriate my clothes are for the rainy season and for the chilly breeze in Tagaytay? :))

I'm really glad I went out today. Staying inside the house doing pretty much nothing, really kills me. I've been so uninspired, almost to the point of lacking the will to live (okay, maybe not so much), but you get the point. I know I should really make the most out of my bum days, but all this idle time is stressing me out. I know I'm going to miss it once I step into the "real world" after my 8-month hiatus, but I think I've had just about enough down time to somehow figure out what I want to do with my life... OR NOT.

Sorry if I speak in riddles and confuse you with posts and rambles like this one, but these are the things that run through my mind on a daily basis. Okay, maybe not on a daily basis, but these are the kinds of things I obsessively think about every so often. I can't help it. I'm a thinker... not like Plato or Aristotle, but I just can't stop thinking, really. It gets tiring.

Okay, I'm ending my nonsense now. Bye! :)

Love,

SGT <3