My Week in Photos: Bittersweet Farewell

Hello! I know I've been putting off way too much lately, but it's mostly because a.) I am very sick, and b.) I have a lot to catch up on at work, especially since I have a little over two weeks left here. Yes, I have resigned from my very first job after college. And no, there are no bitter feelings on my end. I just need to focus on conquering grad school right now and need to make it my top priority. 

Just to give everyone a sneak peek into my uber hectic life, here's a rundown of what went down last week. I'm really just making the most out of my remaining weeks with my current company. I've had my share of fun, but sometimes, we have to grow up and move on.

Before me, my good friend Rae resigned as well and he will be taking on a  steeper hill. I know he can do it. He's always been a fighter and his can-do spirit is just admirable. Here's a tribute to his last week with the company and his last few events with us.

Skin White Enchant Prom @ the EDSA Shangri-la

Rae, being interviewed by the Lifestyle Network!

We'll miss our late nights at the office.

All the wonderful memories captured in photo booth shots.

We make a great team!

The balloon drop never fails to amaze me. (Thanks, Candy!)

Who says you can't recycle your graduation dress?

Hi, Ria! Let's hit the beach soon, yes?

Wining and Dining @ the Makati Shangri-la

I'm not much of a wine person but this is really gooood.

Champagne. That's more like it.

An attempt to capture my #ootd moment.

Take me to sugar land! I just can't get enough of desserts!

Surprise Send-off Party!

Our BAG family treated us to a night of kulit. Overwhelmed! Thanks, guys!

Our new favorite poison! Taken at Imperial Bar at the Fort Strip.

A nightcap with vodka seems inevitable. Thanks to Dominic for accommodating us!

Rae treated us to a despedida lunch the next day at California Pizza Kitchen.

Skin White Enchant Prom @ the Marriott Hotel

I rarely wear a red lip, but for this occasion, how can I not? :)

Wearing the BYS Lipstick in Cherry Black.

With the Pit Senyor! girls, Ericka and Liz.

Another attempt at an #ootd shot. Haha! Dress is from H&M.

Please pardon the quality of the photos. They were taken with my Samsung Galaxy Ace.

I'll post more updates soon! I have so muuuuch product reviews I can't wait to share with everyone! I had a very interesting visit to the department store yesterday and I got some pretty interesting items (there goes my sweldo!) So stay tuned for that and more! ;)

Paola's Farewell Dinner

Last night, my college friends, the UPLB Jocks, and I all trooped down to Marikina to have dinner with our good friend, Paola, who's leaving for Australia on Sunday. She'll be studying there for the next couple of years. We just couldn't pass up the chance to see her before she leaves.

Pesto and spaghetti were served, along with some of Paola's faves from Ristretto - garlic bread and fudge brownies. 

It's always sad to see a friend go, but ultimately, all the best you can ever do is hope for the best and pray that her trip will be as smooth-sailing as it can get. You also secretly wish for pasalubongs and gifts from where she's going. Kidding!

All the best, Pao! We know you'll make it big wherever in the world you decide to set foot in. You're one of the strongest and most determined people I know. Please say hi to the kangaroos and the koalas over there for us. And don't forget to snag a blue-eyed Aussie beau while you're at it! :))

Love,

(your faux inaanak)

Adj/Sadie <3

Sisters for Life

In the spirit of my departure to another land, I invited my high school pals over for a small get-together at my house, where I cooked Chunky Tomato with Basil, Tuna, and Mushroom pasta and my mom made lumpia, siomai, kaldereta, and fried chicken.

Most of my closest friends in high school were my classmates since the first grade! It really pays off to have studied in one school for 10 years. I got to keep a solid set of sisters and nothing much has changed over the years, well, except for our different career paths. But other than that, we're basically the same old crazy-ass girls who kicked and fought our way through elementary and high school life together. :)

I haven't seen them in a looong time. I've been busy with theater, with juggling two organizations, with school and graduation, and with everything in between! It's crazy! I always miss out on occasions and celebrations! Good thing they were all free for dinner last night! Unfortunately, we were not complete, but in any case, here's a run-down of what went down in La Hacienda Saavedra last night. ;) (credits to Felice Salido for the photos)

Yup, that's me right there. I was a siopao with bangs!

An attempt to mock the duck face/pout. That's Paul by the way, Clara's boyfriend, on the right-most side. Such a nice guy!

We're really nothing but nut-jobs and crazy daisies but aren't we all? :)

The night starts off with laughter and so much chismax!

What do you get when you have scarves lying around? THIS SHOT.

That's me, Fel, Clara, and Eis.

Warning: These girls boob-grab each other for fun. Come near us at your own risk!

This is no unusual scene when we are all in one room. We're sheer chaos waiting to happen. :)) Oh, that's Jus, Fel, Me, Clara, Kim, and Eis.

Eis is dancing the "Super Bass Dance Craze." As you can see, we all find it super hilarious!

We call this our kandidata pose. 

Friends like these are priceless. You can't buy genuine souls that will stick with you even after parting ways for four years (college) and still laugh with you as if no time had gone by since you last hung out. :)

And of course, there's the quintessential chocolate cake... but we were all too full from dinner that we only consumed half an entire roll.

That's Chammy, my best friend, between Clang and Fel, and that's Jaha, Justine's boyfriend. We had more chit-chats and catching up over Tanduay Ice.

Chammy was late. She had just come from work, from the spa I've written about HERE . Make sure to check out a Boracay Sands Spa near you! (preferably the Santo Tomas, Batangas branch! Teehee!

Good friends + great food + alcohol = recipe for disaster ONE HELL OF A GOOD NIGHT! I'm definitely going to miss these girls! 

 I was never the barkada  type since high school. I was friends with a lot of people but I enjoyed the company of only a few close pals and I'd rather keep it that way. I'm so blessed for having these wonderful people in my life. They're always supportive and caring. You know you can run to them when life is much too cruel to handle. We always have each other's backs. There is no need for competition and definitely no pretenses. We all shine in our own special way and we let each other add a whole new color into our own lives. It's like there's really something for everyone. They're the most genuinely nicest set of friends I know and I wouldn't have them any other way.

Thank you, girls! Thank you for being there all these years. If there's anything I know with much certainty, it's this -- we're not just friends, we're sisters for life. :)

 Love,

SGT <3