The Henry Hotel Manila: My Family's Unique Staycation

Last Holy Week, instead of leaving town, my family and I spent the weekend (Black Saturday & Easter Sunday) at The Henry Hotel Manila. My Dad originally chose Sulo Hotel and my Mom wanted to stay in Marco Polo, but since we don't do this often I thought why not try something different and memorable if we were to stay for 2 days and 1 night lang. So, I proposed if we could just book The Henry Hotel in Manila. I've been there before (Silka event) and I LOVED the place. You know me! I love anything vintage or rustic. So I was immediately sold. I sent them the link and some photos and they all agreed. I thought this was the perfect time to experience the place. It was the best place to bond with the family and also do some personal reflections. Here are our photos from that wonderful weekend starting with my OOTD that day!

Freeway dress, Fly shades, Veloci watch, S&H sandals

Holy Weekend in Laiya

Hello blogging world! In case you haven't noticed, I'm still alive. Hehe. Haven't opened my laptop for days. Tomorrow's pullout day, no shoot, so I have a few hours to burn. Catching up on my favorite TV series while blogging. I feel so happy. Ang babaw ko na. Haha. Anyway, here's an overdue post! 

Went to Laiya, Batangas last holy week with some friends and family. It was super last minute, so we weren't able to prepare. Good thing Meg, my sister-in-law, knew a place and booked it. It's called PIPISIK and located at the malayong part of Laiya. As in no signal! It was quite liberating though, being disconnected from the world even just for a day. Here are photos from our trip! 

Roxy dress, Avon sunglasses & duffel bag, Bebe tote bag, Nava brown hat, S&H slippers

Had this dress for months now but never got the chance to wear it. So this is it. Tada! Love iiit. Lakas maka beachbum kahit panggap lang. Lol. Also love my new shades from Avon (love the fit sa pango kong nose) and my new slippers from S&H (lakas maka sexy ng feet). :) 

And now, some bikini pics! I'm so shy but no, had to suck it up haha. Thanks to my very supportive photographer Nico for being patient with me!:) In other news, need ko na ata mag work out! Have some cellulites na. Shet.

My lovely swimsuit is from EIKA! Thanks Erika, love it!:)

Okay, show's over. Hahaha. Here are more photos from our trip!

 We paid P6,000 for our room. Comes with 2 double beds and mattresses. Fits 8 people! 

 Our favorite spot

 Our room came with a kitchen na, so my sister just cooked for us. More tipid. Yey.

 trying to connect to Instagram.. but failed. Lol.

 angyare?

 Yun oh. Diet kami pareho. joke. PG kami. Haha.

 malayo ang tingiiiin...

 may weird. hinabol ang high tide. 

 failed jumpshot. haha.

 nasa ulap ba ang cam? so high haha

may clingy 

 feeling artsy

 survivor sa pampang ang peg

 bidang bida the selfie pod ni Marc

 love my bro in law's Sony Xperia Z2. Ang bongga this phone!

not bongga is the guy at the back photobombing us. Lol. 

Total expenses was just P1,300 each. Gas not included. For that price, this place is not too bad na noh? The only downside was the 100 steps going down the resort and up the parking area! For people who don't work out (like me), parusaaaaaa. Ayoko naaa. Haha. 

Will blog about our Puerta Galera trip next!:) Have to sleep now, so many things to do later. Love you all!:)

Bomberman

Hello my loves! Where are you guys now? I hope you're all with your loved ones, enjoying these few days off from work and school but never forgetting what this season is really about, HIM. :) Anyway, I'm now in Marikina, blogging on my parent's sofa while watching Silver Linings Playbook and munching on Burger Machine chili burger & sansrival. This is the life. Haha. So here's what I wore to a family gathering yesterday. 

Ralph Lauren thrifted sweater, Wardrobe Check jacket, Pretty Little Blings necklace, Wrangler pants,  Berry Lush nude pumps

Everyone should at least own 1 pair of white pants or jeans! Love this one from Wrangler.

My first printed bomber jacket! Hehe. Thanks Winnie of Wardrobe Check for this 80s inspired style. You know me too well hihi.

Nude pumps goes well with everything!

Still thinking of more ways to style this wonderful pants. Hit me up with your ideas!:) Anyway, back to random ramblings....

I'm currently working on an exciting project and feature for successful app and their makers, Videofyme! I, together with other people all over the world, was asked to create a "7 days in my life" video which will be featured online and will be used as sample when the app officially launches. I'm really excited coz this is kinda new to me. Can't wait to show you guys what I come up with! This app is already available on itunes and google play, so it would be amazing if you could check it out. Some bloggers have turned to outfit videos and they're really good. Try it! 

Will be posting more blog entries tomorrow, but for now have to recharge by sleeping. But before that, time for some way-past-midnight snacks! Heee. Take care everyone! Praying for all of you. Happy Good Friday:)

Up North, Holy week Edition.

I spent the Holy Week at a nice private resort in Bulacan with my Robinsons friends (well, none of us work there anymore hehe). It was a nice trip as we bonded over everything and also had some time to reflect on our lives and our faith. :) Let me share with you what happened through photos...(all taken with a Lumix LX3)

 

Outfit shots at Petron Katipunan while waiting for our breakfast & ride!:)

cape/robe-thrifted, top-topshop, shorts-thrifted, shoes-archiveclothing, turban & necklace-flatterbuy

Our waiting took a while so Mich and I just ate breakfast, read books, listened to music, I painted my nails & had dessert at Starbucks.

Breakfast steak + coffee to beat my 2 hours of sleep!

This is the perfect nailpolish when you're living in the fast lane! Dries up after 5 seconds! Love:)

Sipping on my favorite Dark Mocha frap + smores? hehe

The trip just took less than an hour. I super loved the place! It reminded me of American homes with porches. I'll give it an 8/10. :)

Our room by the pool. We had to share coz only 2 rooms are available for rental.

Sir Louie, the owner, was super nice and accommodating. He was there our whole stay. I kept on knocking on his door and he answers everytime. Hehe. 

roommates. Hehe

lunch:)

You can bring food coz they have a cooking/grilling area. There are even pans and a griller provided. You just have to bring utensils, etc so you don't have to ask everytime. And here are more of our photo-ops...

LOL. In tagalog: Tawang-tawa??? Haha

The pool is huge!

 

ready to swim with mah girl kitin:)

iron chef area. chos

kitin's  specialty--eggplant with tomato sauce topped with cheese & spam. Oha.

I still had to work even when I'm on vacation. I know, it sucks. They don't have holidays in the US. So.. I had to retreat to our room early. Booo. The next day, we went to our friend Cathy's house  (which was just near) to have lunch. It was by the way amazing!

Looks familiar? This is where the GMA series Marimar was filmed!

It was a feast for the eyes especially for me, since I love Mexican style houses! We just can't stop taking pictures. Lol.

 with Rob friends:)

 now with the cutesy patootsy little girl Cheska!

 

 yumyum

 with Cathy's bundle of joy--Carlos. Ain't he adorable?:)

Love the kitchen! hehe

she looks angelic but she could also be nasty! She's sooo kulit!

And here's just some of my outfit shots from the bunch. Haha.

 

striped shirt - Stoic, shorts-thrifted, brogues-Archiveclothing, turban-Flatterbuy 

We just ate and ate for like 4 hours. That is what I love about provinces. There is not much to do but eat. Oh, the life. :) Thanks for the fun afternoon Cathy! We'll be back soon!:)

We then proceeded to Barasoain Church to attend mass. Well, they did. I ain't Catholic. *grins* So I just spent my time eating streetfood outside. I did witness the blessing of the cross though. :)

blessing of the cross

I couldn't help but stare and take photos of the gorgeous floats outside. They were being readied for the big procession.  I don't normally gawk over statues (my grandmother would kill me! I was brought up as a born again christian), but these are beautiful. A work of art.

 love the one at the far right. So intricate the details!

 got drawn to this one, love the black :)

So we were in a hurry to leave the church so as not to get trapped in the procession. But we got lost on our way back and then lo and behold! We got stuck for about 30 minutes. It was worth it. Just admired the floats again as well as the people who walked by it's side.

 After 2 hours, finally saw a pasalubong shop--thank you Nenes!!! best chicharon & pastillas ever.

I hope most of you still remembered what the long weekend was all about. It's all about HIM. :) Here's a prayer I say everyday...

"Thank you Lord for everything. For all my failures, my success, all the hurt, joy and pain.  I know I am not worthy of your love but still--Thank you for loving & protecting me and my loved ones--always. I lift everything up to you Lord. And I will forever offer you my life. May I always do things glorifying to you. Amen."

Don't forget to say thanks to Him everyday. Just be thankful for every waking moment--a chance to be better and make better. Hope you all had a good one!:)