• 2nd March
    2012
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“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” - Audrey Hepburn

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” - Audrey Hepburn



  • 2nd February
    2012
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February’s Photography

I’m breaking my own rule of not updating this blog until I’m done with one very important deadline (but you didn’t know about that, did you? Well now you do. :P).  Just wanted to share some good news! W00t! Please grab a copy of this month’s Leisure + Adventure Travel magazine (Mega Publishing).
Under the section “Smart Travel”, you’ll find Candy Lykes’s article entitled “Stylish for a Steal” and it features not only my photography but… well, a photo of me. Hahahaha! If you’ve ever wondered what cheriecity feels like on print (with only a photo or two to summarize it), then check out those pages.  Candy has written yet another enchanting piece, glamorizing bargain shopping and making it sound like it’s nothing less than any other sophisticated travel piece.  It’s no surprise, though. She’s definitely one of the best writers today, someone I really look up to—-yes, she’s right alongside JK Rowling in my list of inspirational people/writers!
So yes, please grab a copy of Leisure + Adventure Travel mag! Love it! :) The love month started oh so right! ;-)

  • 14th December
    2011
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  • 6th December
    2011
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do not disturb. bubbling sleeping in progress. ^_^ * * * my editor/life coach/boss www.anaviajera.com recently uploaded photos of the gorgeous finnegan o’hara and i’m torn between smiling widely and shedding a tear at how grown up he is! there was a time when he can barely sit up on his own (refer to the photo above). now he’s everywhere! dangling from chairs, sitting on stone steps, just being awesome, more or less. i’m happy to have been there in his early months and document some of his moments. he’s always going to be my favorite (and cutest) subject. =)

do not disturb. bubbling sleeping in progress. ^_^

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my editor/life coach/boss www.anaviajera.com recently uploaded photos of the gorgeous finnegan o’hara and i’m torn between smiling widely and shedding a tear at how grown up he is! there was a time when he can barely sit up on his own (refer to the photo above). now he’s everywhere! dangling from chairs, sitting on stone steps, just being awesome, more or less. i’m happy to have been there in his early months and document some of his moments. he’s always going to be my favorite (and cutest) subject. =)

  • 5th December
    2011
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  • 23rd November
    2011
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  • 23rd November
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  • 23rd November
    2011
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  • 20th November
    2011
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God knows that you can withstand your trial, or else He would not have given it to you. His trust in you explains the trials of your life, no matter how severe they may be. God knows your strength, and He measures it to the last inch. Remember, no trial has ever been given to anyone that was greater than that person’s strength, through God, to endure it. - from “Streams in the Desert” Have a good week ahead, loves! ♥

God knows that you can withstand your trial, or else He would not have given it to you. His trust in you explains the trials of your life, no matter how severe they may be. God knows your strength, and He measures it to the last inch.

Remember, no trial has ever been given to anyone that was greater than that person’s strength, through God, to endure it. - from “Streams in the Desert”

Have a good week ahead, loves! ♥
  • 20th November
    2011
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  • 20th November
    2011
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It’s either I’ve been watching “Once  Upon A Time” too much or I’ve just miraculously overcame my dislike for seemingly scary trees.  Normally, I would be scared of this particular view. I’d be mentally computing the number of ways I could die in this kind of forest. Surprisingly, though, I found this picture enchanting.  The I-think-it-would-be-lovely-to-camp-here-despite-two-hundred-and-forty-possible-deaths-for-me kind of enchanting. :)

It’s either I’ve been watching “Once  Upon A Time” too much or I’ve just miraculously overcame my dislike for seemingly scary trees.  Normally, I would be scared of this particular view. I’d be mentally computing the number of ways I could die in this kind of forest. Surprisingly, though, I found this picture enchanting.  The I-think-it-would-be-lovely-to-camp-here-despite-two-hundred-and-forty-possible-deaths-for-me kind of enchanting. :)

  • 20th November
    2011
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Hello there, caterpillar (or furry insect whose name I don’t know).

Hello there, caterpillar (or furry insect whose name I don’t know).

  • 20th November
    2011
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THANK YOU! =)

Voting has officially ended and I won FIRST PLACE in Papaya Clothing’s  Celebrity Icon Contest with 1,196 votes. =)  Thanks to all my family and friends who campaigned massively for me. Thanks to EVERYONE who voted for me. You’ve just made my Christmas exceptionally merryyyy and briiiiiight… ;))

ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! =D

  • 20th November
    2011
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  • 20th November
    2011
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It’s that time of the year again! :)

Christmas 2010 We’re having our annual Christmas party with the children from SOS Lipa. We’ll have the same program —-some games and snacks and gift giving. Please join us! :)

Because of poverty, illness, natural disasters, war, deaths in the family and other causes, 1 out of 20 children are at risk in the Philippines.  These children are most vulnerable. They do not have the protection and care they need. SOS Children’s Villages, an international child development organisation focuses primarily on caring for such children from difficult circumstances. - SOS Philippines

One out of 20 children is orphaned or completely abandoned. =(  SOS Philippines is doing a great job in providing a loving home for these kids. Let’s help them make Christmas even more special for these children.  Let’s make them feel that there are also people outside the village who love them and are willing to help them…

Toys and other donations as well has packed snacks for the children will be greatly appreciated. If you can’t join the party, you can still make arrangements and send us your gifts/donations. =) It’s time to give back! ♥