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Adiel Aesthetics, Marcos Highway, Baguio City (2026)

01/07/2022

It's been almost two weeks and I still can't believe I have cats now. If you asked me a year ago, I'd say I never saw myself as having the potential to be a cat owner (or be owned by one, to be politically correct 😹). I love cats but I was born attached to dogs, and I always will be. 🐕

I knew I liked kittens more than adult cats, so I always thought it would be selfish of me to get a kitten and then not want it once it had grown. I also kept hearing all these cat descriptions I didn't like (e.g., they don't like cuddles, they'll ignore you, they have an attitude problem). 😸 But being around soooo many cat lovers, my biases were bound to change.

Midnight and Traffy are amazing, as everybody else's cat is hehehe. My mom gave me Midnight as a gift to help with my anxiety and PTSD. (Thanks again, Ma! ♥️) Then we were supposed to kind of foster Trafalgar (he's also from my mom's house) just for a while until Midnight becomes fully adjusted to being re-homed. But after a week of having him, hubby and I couldn't seem to let him go. Haha. Both kitties have also been inseparable since day one. 😽😽

So far they seem to like being cuddled (or at least they let me cuddle them lol) and they're always in my face even when I'm working or reading a book. Hinahanap ko palang yung part na lagi nila ko iniignore hahaha. Midnight... hmm she's a bit sassy sometimes. I guess the attitude problem is not completely untrue! 😹 But Traffy is such a sweet, gentle boy. Love them both to pieces! 😻

P.S. Special thanks to my whole fam, even my nephew, for helping me with everything I need to know and do! I've never had my own cat ever. It's a first for me and my labs. ♥️

21/06/2022

Easy hazelnut coffee recipe ☕🤎

▪️Hazelnut drip
▪️Coco sugar (1-2 tsp)
▪️Oat milk (half cup, steamed or microwaved)

La Chesa Roastery ♥️

30/05/2022

How you can repurpose your plastic cups at home 🖌️💐

18/05/2022

It's been raining every afternoon since the start of the week. I've always hated the rainy season because it makes me feel more lethargic than usual. It dampens my mood. But I'm slowly learning to be thankful for the little moments that I get to sit down and watch the cascading waters from the rocks outside and listen to the pitter-patter on the roof and the windowpanes.

I know not everyone has the time or luxury to just sit inside their home when it's pouring. So I'm incredibly grateful.

And I'm aware that I'm choosing to embrace this moment. You can too. 🌧️🍵

21/04/2022

𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙢

Change is oftentimes scary and uncomfortable, and it can test your character. I know it always tests mine. A lot. I'd say I haven't handled some things in the most "ideal" way in all of the changes I had to face recently.

I got angry a lot when things didn't go as planned or when I felt the pressure consuming me. I got frustrated when I forgot things I needed to do on top of to-do lists and reminders. I cried several times for different reasons. My heart was a playground of difficult emotions and unpleasant reactions. Still is.

Sometimes, when deciding to do something enormous or life-changing, our vision is clear and our determination is palpable in the beginning. That doesn't mean we won't get scared or frustrated in the process. I know when I started making a conscious decision to make a lifestyle change, I was all in. I still am. But anything that involves stepping out of our comfort zone or giving up certain aspects of comfort, familiarity, and/or routine can be incredibly daunting. It can be emotional and may require sitting down from time to time to regroup.

Writing this is my sit-down moment in all of this. I realized there is no single way to handle circumstances around change. There is no correct way. Any way that works for us is the one we can focus on. We can plan out every inch of it and we'd still find ourselves in an unexpected position, and that's scary. But to quote Rachel in F.R.I.E.N.D.S., "It [moving to another country] is 'good' scared... you know... like when 'I moved to NY' scared or when 'I found out I was gonna have Emma (her baby)' scared." Yeah, the good kind of scared. The kind you might experience when starting your dream job, trying something in your bucket list, or doing something for the first time ever that you know will be a great memory once it's all said and done. 🤍

07/03/2022

I'm guilty of always rushing and cramming. Now that I'm slowing down, I'm starting to appreciate the beauty of the "ordinary."

It's not an excuse to be mediocre or stagnant but a transformative way of viewing what most see as boring and repetitive. 🦋✨

04/03/2022

"Yakap na mahigpit" -- whenever I hear this, I will only ever think of Shopjdennisjjoamar, and here's why.

It's a place where you will feel a very welcoming atmosphere, a genuine connection with the passion therein, and, above all, healing. Joamar brings a kind of life work that gives everyone he meets a big bear hug as he shares tear-jerking stories about love, loss, and grief.

To me, it couldn't have come at a better time. I think learning about this project-biz right when I'm in the middle of making a lifestyle change is a demonstration of synchronicity by the divine/universe. What I thought was going to be a mere shopping trip turned out to be nothing short of extraordinary and heartwarming, what with all the laughter, the occasional wiping of tears, the free styling and photoshoot by an accomplished fashion designer and stylist. Let's not forget the free meryenda (iced coffee with refills & cheese bread) plus a slice of free banana bread in my goodie bag.

So much thought was put into an entire collection, each piece of clothing, and each interaction. Every little thing has a special meaning. I am deeply fond of such things because of very similar values I have in terms of putting bits and pieces that have so much meaning in my life into my works.

Mabuhay ang . Sana madami pa kayong ma-inspire at mabigyan ng yakap na mahigpit. ❤️

📸: Joamar

03/03/2022

𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 (𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙄) 🧹🧽🪣

Aren't we all modern-day Cinderellas? Our wicked stepmother and cunning stepsisters are the pressures and expectations around us turning us into someone we're not. They are forcing us to lose touch of the reality that there's more to life than what we've been taught to believe and build our life around from a young age. They are hostile untruths keeping us in a small, dark, windowless cellar where we're expected to stay for the rest of our lives.

But in the depths of the cold, dark underground, the modern-day Cinderella can create or attract light, warmth, and hope. Not only through fate or magic, but through her/his burning desire for freedom and independence.
mnl preset: Meteor Garden 🖼️
Featuring my denim top from Shopjdennisjjoamar 🎽

22/02/2022

𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 (𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙄) 🧹🧽🪣

I'm so excited to share some of my favorites from my little City Cinderella photoshoot using my upcycled denim crop top with adjustable shoulder straps from Shopjdennisjjoamar 🛍️

I did two outfits for the shoot, and I'll post more this week. I didn't realize I took way more pics with the other one. 😄

Anyway, this project represents a part of my efforts in downsizing my possessions. Urban Cinderella is the face of those who are looking to simplify their life with the intent to switch to a slower, more mindful lifestyle. So even though I did buy my denim top, which can also double as a pinafore or a skirt, I'm happy that this particular piece is so meaningful and that half of the money I paid for it will go to an important cause (check out the shop for more info). ❤️

I'd also like to share that I recently partnered with .mnl on Instagram to help refine my storytelling through photos. 🦋

09/02/2022

On Kumu Spotlight with DJ Bea Bundat in the episode "Beautifully Broken: A Mental Health Talk," I shared some of my personal experiences as a mental health sufferer in dating, past relationships, finding love, and perceptions of brokenness and healing.

Swipe to listen to some of it! If you want more, join us again at 10 p.m. on Feb. 22. 🎙️

Follow DJ Bea on Kumu () for your weekly dose of entertainment, lifestyle, and human interest stories. 🤗

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