Working Gurl :)
Good morning Saturday! Yesterday was just one of those eight-hour-glued-to-bed-unproductive-days (thank God for holidays!) but was actually a good opportunity for me to stop and think about things over. Today is a totally different story, I woke up early with a bright smile and I just don’t know why. or err, maybe because of two things: one, a close friend is pregnant! (YAAY, after a year or so, she’s finally goin to be a mom! Isn’t that exciting?) and two, an early morning call made me realize that despite the distance he still finds his way to me (choz,haha but true). But the sad part is, knowing he’s badly hurting and not being with him. But I guess that’s how life runs, you fall, get-up, move-on and walk with pride.
As you can read with my tweets, work has been kicking my btt lately. Work, work, work all week ’til the job gets done. When will this end huh? but hey, I’m not goin to make this one of those work complain posts.haha But man, don’t blame me, my muscles are screaming at me. 
Who would have thought that I get to spend Vday at work? (Well, not that I have a choice, or maybe even a date to skip work!haha. arteee lang.) That day, was a matter of balancing between comfort and style. Opted to wear a sheer button down to have a decent look and my ever-reliable-comfortable wedges which I survived for about six hours of pacing back and forth! so yuh, just please please don’t mind the haggard face 
Sachico bandage skirt; Asianvogue wedge; The Ramp sheer stripes button down from Arnie Villanueva’s closet. Fell inlove with this top the moment I saw this in her closet and thought I just had to get one! I have a thing for sheers and button down these days. and good thing she had a closet sale! haha. Arnie is one of the sweetest blogger friends I have. Visit here blog Raid my Closet for some fashion inspiration. Thanks babe for the friendship and I cannot wait to see you soon! 
After six hours of work, look at THE FACE.HAHAH!
This multi-strand necklace from ExtremeFinds is one of my faves!
Borrowed this Jules cambridge inspired satchel from my bestfriend 
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Going Green
On a typical Monday two weeks ago, Visayas Philippines was hit by a devastating quake which affected hundreds of people; not to mention the tsunami fake alerts which caused chaos all over Metro Cebu and a thousand more aftershocks experienced days after.
That same day, our office was celebrating our 54th Anniversary (refer to my latest blogpost) and we were all shaken and worried, but nevertheless we needed to continue what we ought to do.
The next day, we spent the entire day planting trees at Hacienda de Medalla at San Fernando, Cebu. It was amazingly fun and very worth it especially because it was coupled with these.. 
and let the planting begin..
Exactly the moment you have it all figured out, it all changes.
Have you ever had the time when you’ve spent the night (or days) before an event sleepless, but when the morning dawns, the outfits you thought about wearing don’t seem right anymore, then panic sets in? I had several of those! O_o’ Especially for themed parties! Every girl had this question repeated all over again (for several times): should i wear this or that? But thank God for just-a-text-away-stylist-friends, I’ve come up with a Safari look for our office’s anniversary party!
Forever 21 Blazer, Animal print belt and basic tee; WAGW high-waist shorts, Primadonna JC-inspired booties; ExtremeFinds multi-strand necklace; Vintage square bangles, connector and jewel ring.
Don’t you just love this Multi-strand necklace from ExtremeFinds? This can totally rock a casual outfit! **casual turned chic! And I got this baby for FREEEE! Thank you Cha Sy ♥ Do check out their Facebook page for more gorgeous accessories! Those Neon necklaces are on top of my list!
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Smile, it’s time for brunch!
Another crazy work week has passed and thank God I survived! Yes, I’m up early on a Saturday morning! I don’t know what life has in store for me today, but I’m ready! 
Browncup‘s waffles are my ultimate fave brunch dish! Teach me how to resist eating this?
And ohh, I’ve been dreaming of pancakes, poached eggs , bacon, sausages, sandwiches, fresh fruit salad, more coffee, milk tea, orange juice… and the list goes on and on. Plus a healthy dose of good conversations with my girls!
…crepes, french toast, Nutella…okay okay, I’ll stop now.
Btw, what’s your favorite dish for brunch?
Bookshelves
I think this would somehow describe the social life I have outside of this virtual world: uhm, quite limited but fun. I may not have all the time to socialize or attend events because I’m stuck with my nursing grad school papers & books (synonymous with sedatives), but I kinda feel satisfied If by chance (and I mean, 10%), i have nothing to do at weekday nights after work, I hit the bookstore and the mall.
If i didn’t have to live in a house/apartment..i’d live in a bookstore! Yes I could literally live in one And if i’m ever stranded, I hope it’s in a bookstore too. Bookworm as I am, being lost in a book world and forget about the time is heaven! Especially if coupled with a venti cup of espresso What could be a better combination than books, a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a cozy serine place? I suddenly miss doing this, the past few weeks has been purely work work work, and no play 
And ohh, One of my greatest dreams is to visit the most beautiful bookstores in the world! Anybody else here lay in bed making mental movies of perfect scenarios in life?
-xoxo
Jem
January went by in a blur.
It took some talking, and a lot of thinking, and a little of organizing my thoughts into phrases on a paper but I think I figured it out. Everyone complains about how bad their life is (myself included) and it makes everything more stressful and pointless, so how about we just try to live life! Sounds good? yeah?
John Lennon once said, “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life”. But being happy entails sacrifice and a lot of heartaches. Nobody said it was easy. I never felt the urge to jump off the bridge, but there are times I wanted to jump out of my life, out of my skin. We all do (at some point).
Today I just realized that maybe I finally learned how to live my life. Because I didn’t know before. It’s nice to finally realize you’re perfectly happy without certain things you once thought that you absolutely needed. For what it’s worth, we all deserve to be happy!
Its the second day of the second month of 2012 and I feel better, better than the last few days. And by the way, here’s what I wore during the Sinulog weekend. Hype this look in LOOKBOOK and CHICTOPIA.
Cropped-top from Forever 21; Elana Oxfords from SoFab
Thrifted Sea-shell necklace
Raise your glasses to another month of love and happiness! (:
But wait, I can still hear the Sinulog beating in my head! Part 2, anyone?
-xoxo
Jem
