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It's the end of the road for us, graduates and the beginning of a new era of self growth and appreciation. I couldn't help but feel a little bit nostalgic going through my phone and looking back at the experience this world has given me. School is something I haven't had the luxury of pursuing from the age of 16 until just last year.
It was quite the ride with the good, bad and the downright confusing but it was definitely a journey in which I do not regret taking. Life has a way of consistently testing our faith, patience and determination. With whatever it throws us, it is best to stay rooted, stand your ground and be resilient. Eventually, all those obstacles thrown will be nothing but gentle vintage dreams flowing in the old air and exhaled as new.
Cheers to life and whatever it brings us. To this, I say, bring it on.
April 07, 2018
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It''s graduation time (well it was, this post is a bit late) and what more than to indulge in a dish or two, maybe 3... In my experience, if you plan to indulge in such a delight, you go hard or go home. In our case, we went hard.
Growing up as a third culture kid in another country is bound to expose you to different cultures, cuisines. Living in Beijing, China for 12 years has made me realise at just how many Korean influences there are. In terms of music, celebrities, fashion and especially (the best one of all), the food. I was much obliged with all this exposure around Korean food (given that Beijing felt like second South Korea due to the ever so "booming" Korean population). I found myself quite attracted to the cuisine and i might add that majority of the restaurants was owned and served by South Korean people meaning it was as authentic as it can be given the resources in Beijing.
So I grew up eating this delicious spice-filled, salty, sour and sweet tasting scrumptious nom noms. Of course i wouldn't eat it as often as the cuisine of the city but it satiated my craving when needed. So moving to the Philippines, let alone Bacolod, it was a big let down in knowing that I would not be in the centre of an inter-cultural hub like Beijing. So you might understand my delight in finding a Korean restaurant here, which I might say, is pretty darn good.
Say goodbye to wannabe Korean restaurants with below average quality food and service and say hello to 'HANOK'.
(Photo Source: Bacolod Food Hunters)
TASTE
8.9/10
SERVING SIZE
Large (too much for 1 person)
COST RATING
$ $
AVERAGE COST PER PERSON
PHP 195 - 260
WHAT WE CONSUMED
-good for 3-4 pax-
Sangyupsal - w/t unli veg/sides (PHP 280)
Duk Bog Gi - (PHP 220)
Hamul Pajeon (Kimchi Omelette) - (PHP 250)
Ginseng Tea - (PHP 30)
LOCATION
Door 12, Goldenfiled Commercial Complex, Bacolod City
For more info on HANOK visit:
April 05, 2018
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Today I want to update on the fashion section of this blog. So I couldn't wait to share these simple yet stylish pieces that can pretty much be worn for a casual occasion where feeling ordinary just doesn't fly with you and you want a little pzazz. I wore this outfit just on a regular day going to the mall with my family and watching 'Pacific Rim Uprising' No problem at all.
I believe that living in a place that's more conservative than other cities (aka Bacolod City) shouldn't hinder your creative expression through fashion. Now that doesn't mean just go walking around half naked, but to go around walking half naked with class. Joke.
Just be yourself with a certain parameter of respect towards others, know your limitations but don't hinder.
What I'm wearing:
Bandeau - Tailor made (custom)
High waist shorts - Forever 21 (Sale: PHP 199)
Jacket - 888 Thrift shop His and Her (PHP 180)
Combat Boots - Dr. Martens (PHP 4500)
Waist Belt - Beijing 15CNY Thrift Store (PHP 120)
Ring - H&M (Sale: PHP 165)
Glasses - Executive Optical (PHP 999 w/t lens grade)
Choker - Forever 21 (Sale: PHP 49)
April 04, 2018
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Daynadream!
Today I just wanted to post a little life update since I haven't
posted in about almost a week. It's been a little hectic here lately and with
lack of proper WiFi (because Philippines is super hi-tech hah), It's been
difficult to post. Despite that, I'm making up for it by doing a life update
plus an intro to an upcoming challenge. Stay tuned for more!
It has been quite the ride being a college student for my sister
and so far she has both loved and hated being in the academic world. The push
and pull relationship of school administration policies and social justice was
one fight she had undergone. To our delight though, it is time to move on from
said fight with University of St. La Salle as she has graduated with flying
colours!
In lieu of the graduation rites ceremony, my mother had flown in
all the way from Beijing, China to show support to my ever so ecstatic older
sis. The graduation rites went pretty smoothly to my surprise. A solid 2 hours
and 15 minutes, definitely a record to beat by future ceremonies.
The long ride that my sister, Lara, had to take was a good 5 years
in this school and it wasn't all bad, but it wasn't all good either.
Elaborating my previous statement, much is to be told of in terms of the
constant battle between student rights and student policy, but here, I
summarise it in a paragraph (or three).
Being a student, especially one that is in a very religious school,
is a very hard endeavour to pursue (given that we are not really religious people). Because of this religion, of course the school should follow a
specific set of policies and school rules from behaviour to academic standings to
uniform and to rights. Might I specify "rights”. The ever-so unsurprising
unfair ruling of disciplinary action is one which my sister could never
tolerate and has been subject to being “victimised” for practising
self-expression.
So what type of violation
or “act of criminality” did she do towards self-expression?
Bleaching her hair.
One of the simplest form
of self-expression out there. Yet it was so frowned upon.
She graduated, not just with a piece of paper stating what subject she finished the past 5 years, but a reputation that states whose lives she's influenced the same.
March 28, 2018
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Today's blog post is going to be shorter than usual. Yay for you! joke haha.
Recently I've been getting pretty cranky from all the staying at home and not really doing much... actively, speaking. To my frustration, I wanted so bad to go somewhere where there was a solid good dosage of fresh air to recuperate and restart the ol' noggin'. To the point that by the time I could get up from bed easily without much pain from the stitches on my abdomen, I immediately went to my boyfriend and asked if I could join him to his trip to the mountains (where he works). Though taking into consideration my bodily situation (i don't think that's a term hah), It made me a bit indecisive in going and there was this little tug-of -war in my head. Eventually the pros of the idea of being in the mountains where there's so much beauty and nature and freshness was so appetizing to my inner psyche. I wore my jeans, grabbed a few supplies and my wallet then went with.
It was a road which we have traveled upon so many many times. In the span of a week, he'd pass that direction around 3 times minimum. I've tagged along a couple of times and it's really familiar. Though familiarity may seem in play, it never shakes that feeling of pleasure in my eager anticipation for what comes next down the road.
Unlike most car rides, I'm usually quiet when passing this direction. Too pretty to speak... the scenery I mean.
(From left: Me, My best friend, my boyfriend)
It was a 30 minute drive, not too far since this is the Philippines after all. It's a time frame in which at the moment, I wish for it to be longer. For the scenery to last longer, for the company to last longer.
I sometimes feel envious about all the locals here. Seeing where they live and how simple life is, straightforward. I wish it was like that in the city. No matter what happens, I always see the locals smiling. I love that, I want that, I will do that.
In the end, I was glad that I came along on this short "road trip". I advise that whenever you're feeling choked, stressed, caged and or hindered from what you want to do in life, take a trip to the mountains, to nature to somewhere that even if it's familiar already, just do it. It allows you to learn to appreciate life and your surrounding way more than you could really do in the city. Just go. It doesn't have to be a road less traveled, just a road to wellness.
March 22, 2018
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In light of all the healthy eating and smoothie-making, I've decided to give myself a bit of a treat and went out for a good ol' cheat meal. I thought, with my never-ending appetite at the moment which strangely I've gotten only ever since the surgery, I wanted to eat something comforting, heavy and of course, scrumptious.
While having in mind, spareribs with unli rice and cucumber iced tea, I saw this one restaurant that I haven't even tried yet. Army Navy.
I never really thought of eating here before as I seldom visit this place. It's well known for mainly 3 products:
1. Fearless Fried Chicken
2. Libertea
3. BURGERS
I cannot stress any further, this place is known for the burgers.
Once you enter, there's this super nice atmosphere and with the interior consisting of white brick finishing with some wooden accents and tin lamps with an orangey white lighting. Kind of like a sailor-vibe.
We were absolutely famished so we immediately ordered food as soon as we got in there. The smell of the food being prepared and cooked to perfection was absolute torture for our hungry souls.
The food arrived after about 10-15 minutes. So i suggest if you're starving and your consumables take long, visit a store or two, watch a video on your phone or even have a nice conversation if you have company.
When the food arrived, it was like heaven! I ordered the classic 'Burger' with added bacon and cheese plus a side of homemade fries and iced tea. The burger came wrapped in tin foil, reasons for which i do not know. The anticipation of opening that tinfoil was so exciting!
And once opened, lo and behold! A beautiful, colorful, vibrant burger awaited.
Sooo glorious!
Dissecting each aspect of the meal:
1. Burger- There was a nice juicy to freshness ratio between the meat and the vegetables. The meat itself is cooked on a griddle and has a mellow sweet and tangy taste to it. The vegetables used were definitely fresh as there were no soggy bits. The bacon was cooked to absolute perfection and all the flavors just really complemented each other. Oh! and then buns were not to bun-ny if you know what i mean.
2. Fries- Thin cut. Not too crispy but not soggy, just the right amount of each aspect. And the best part, it tastes like McDonalds twister fries!! I absolutely love twister fries but never really get to eat them since here in the Philippines, they're limited edition and only come out once in a while.
3. Iced Tea- Also called 'Libertea'. Is not as sweet compared to other restaurants that serve that classic Filipino iced tea. This one has a tad bitterness to it. Served with ice and very much cold. Who doesn't love a good word play? haha.
As you can see here, the meal was left to nothingness as devoured by my inner beast hahaha what a way to put it.
My boyfriend ordered the Fearless Fried Chicken and to be honest, it was quite delicious. The flavor of it was different and more on the peppery spiced side rather than the cliche buttermilk fried chicken that you see in other restaurants. The meat was a wee bit tough though but perhaps it wasn't the better serving of the day.
Over all, I found the experience to be quite fun (all those word plays haha). The price range goes from PHP 170-250 ($3.00- $5.00) per person. In the philippines, let alone Bacolod city, it's a little pricey but I find the portions and the quality of food to balance out that pricing just fine. And if you're looking for a place with good comfort food for the soul, I highly recommend 'Army Navy' as the food hits home just right.
Then again, that's just my opinion.
March 19, 2018
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March 19, 2018
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Healing and recovery or perhaps even coping from an event in your life that you've been through whether it be physical, emotional, mental and such, can be very difficult. It may cause emotional stress, mental stress, self-pity and others. So in lieu of this, we need to have the proper tools to create our weapons of mass transitioning. By weapons of mass transitioning, I mean along the lines of:
"creating a certain habit or activity in which will assist a person in conquering whatever rough experience they're having."
In my case,
Being a dancer and all, having time off for a few months of strenuous activity to recover from the surgery I had is brutal news. The idea of being bed-ridden or "under house arrest" for a while made me cringe (I'm an outdoorsy person). But citing myself from the previous blogpost, rather than "reacting against the situation" I "reacted towards it", changed my perspective in all.
This, in turn, allowed me to think of so many things I could do to be productive to myself. So, I started with smoothies!
You may think that, "How are smoothies being productive to oneself?" Well, when you're feeding your body the fuel it needs and the most optimum grade at that, you are being productive to yourself by taking care of your body for the long term effects; which creates a ripple effect of you becoming a prime and energized human with much work efficiency in the long run.
Very much productive.
So I smoothied. Everyday.
It wasn't anything difficult. I didn't use any recipe other than the whole 60/40. 60% veg and dark leafy greens then 40% fruit and liquid.
That's pretty much all the guiding you'll need and then just utilise the guide to be creative with your smoothies.
It may seem unappetizing when you've never really encountered a green smoothie and trust me, some of the stuff I made was really weird... drank it anyway. But the end goal here is to give your body the love that it needs. Plus, if you combine just the right type of fruits with the right type of veg, the outcome can be absolutely fantastic!
I combined some fruits that are locally available here in the Philippines. And just so you know, a dragon fruit and mango combination is the bomb!
The full recipe of my favorite smoothie I made so far will be following this post, have a go at it if your being experimental and or transitioning your body out of a rough patch because,
With the proper use of the appropriate weapon, any battle can be won.
March 18, 2018
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March 18, 2018
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March 18, 2018
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