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"Long blank stares, awkward smile"

That's the first time I saw you, but I felt nothing, didn't even imagine that you might be the one nor even had the slightest hint that it could possibly be you and the back of my head, it keeps on saying "weirdo" 

no slow background music and my heart didn't beat the way how Shakespeare  described it in his novels. 

was it supposed to feel like there are butterflies in my stomach, then I must knew that you're really not the one. 

But as you silently sleep, watching you wander on your dreams, seeing you laugh and take everything easy yet at the same time shows how the world and everything in between should be, how I wished hard that you, seeing me being the one could be as easy as playing slow background musics  I could and would have done it , always and every spaces in between seconds, I will. 

Didn't felt my heart beat a million times, didn't felt butterflies on my stomach everytime, never heard of a choir singing at the back whenever I see you, nor even had my eyes starely focused at you and never had the chance of me having to breathe deeply whenever you're around but when you smile, I smile. When you're happy, I am happy for a certain and with just the scent of you, and with every long hugs, it feels like I'm home, safe and sound, always. 

Kawbin's Restaurant

Have you ever searched for an affordable chinese restaurant somewhere in North?

Located along the National Hi-way, Quezon Ave. San Fernando, La Union lies a hidden restaurant who offers the best pansit in town. 

This happens to be my mom's favorite go-to place whenever we go on a grocery. 

Believe it or not, everthing set on the table is for only P300. They actually offer different chinese favorites, but their different Pansit menu is a must try. 

The restaurant in open from 9AM-9PM, so if you happen to crave for a one of a kind affordable pansit, you know where to go. 

Open Letter to my Wonderwall

It has been for indefinite number of situations that I could no longer remember how many times that you have been there to save me. 

It was in different vague circumstances that I felt like giving up but you turned out to be there to catch the failing hopes. 

 

I don't believe in superhumans, but I'm starting to believe that each and every one has their own superheroes and I got you. I didn't mean to feel like I'm nearly at the edge of risking myself to fall.        

I never dreamt of becoming weak and acting like a princess being saved at the top of the tower, but somehow, I've always been caught up in a reverie of being off guarded and helpless but at the same time being saved by you.

"After all; you're my wonderwall"

So Close Yet So Far

It was not a love at first sight and it neither happened in a blink of an eye. My feelings was a flower that happened to gradually grow as days passed by. I was never the ideal and you happened to become just the right kind of guy. 

You were so close yet so far that we were like sitting next to each other but I haven't really been talking too much about honest feelings. It was like us in two different worlds apart with oceans lying in between. 

You have been a constant comfort zone but I was never part of your safest shore. You have become my breath of fresh air in a crowded place, my home after a long tiring day, My favorite eyes to look at, My favorite song to listen to, and I'm starting to love the way you breath, the way you stare off in a space and all the little things you do. 

Just so you know, that you're too whole and too much to be just the right kind of guy. you're starting to be my constant 11:11 and leaf clover wish, the person that I'm praying to be brave enough to look, brave enough to look that you'll be able to see me. 

I have always been waiting on the side lines, cheering on stretchers, holding the other line but always felt to be distance and miles away yet still been wishing that you'll look at me that way. 

Wear Local: Anthologie PH

I've always been a fan of scarves, three fourth sleeves, button downs,  plain and plaids and everything nice until one local shop provided all of these. Guess what? The shop doesn't only provide your fashion needs but it is definitely a shop with a cause. The brand as well as the purpose is very Filipino.

Aside from patronizing locally made products from Anthologie PH, you get the chance to help fellow Filipinos through the shop's purpose. For every scarf or piece of clothing that you're going to buy, part of its sales goes to indigenous people in the coast of Ilagan, Isabela. 

Anthologie's set of scarves were made of cotton with unique and amazing designs and they are using quality clothing to finish not only scarves but might as well tunic tops and button downs. Another thing that captures the heart of consumers where the sense of style being delivered by Anthologie PH which is very classic and sophisticated yet remains to be simple, fresh and natural. 

Anthologie PH showcases outstanding and unique fashion that is simple, comfortable and is Filipino Made. It also represents an approach to design, sourcing and manufacture of clothing that maximizes benefits to people and communities and at the same time minimizing impact to the environment. Anthologie PH, undeniably stands out and was able to develop a unique identity and value proposition through branding in congruence with quality products. Another plus point that one should find in certain brand is the passion and consistency, which is obviously present with Anthologie PH. The products (tunics, buttondowns, scarfs) hold a promising edge and spot that is about to break New grounds not only in the Philippines but also in the international arena of fashion and design industry.

For more updates and recent products being posted, kindly follow:  @anthologieph in Instagram

Photos Credit: AnthologiePH

Hello: Whistle Alert Version

Have you ever tried hearing a song of piano ballad with soul origin from a RnB singer?

Here comes a new cover of our very own Mr. Johann Mendoza from the British singer and songwriter, Adele, whom I consider as one of the major "hugot" (pulled from the heartstring) singers of this generation. 

Seriously, when I first saw the link, I had no idea what would be the song but I'm 101% sure that this will surely hit infinite views. Upon hearing few of the first lines, gee! I knew it was the latest song from Adele and honest to goodness, this is definitely the best version of the song that I've heard so far. 

One of the rare abilities of an artist is to make your own version more unique and more pleasing to listeners, and this is the first time that I did finish the whole song. I'm not saying that Adele weren't able to make it more heartbreaking or relatable. Of course she did, because she already has this brand of coming up with a heartbreaking piece but the whistle alert guy version of the song is A+ and definitely awesome. 

And in my own opinion, the lyrics would be more fitted to be sung by a guy but Adele has her own unique way of breaking several records.

The cover of Johann was able to retain the original theme of the song which is mainly nostalgia and regret but Johann, also has his own way of making his listeners appreciate his version, different from the original. 

Additionally, I love how Adele come up with the lyrics and vocals and this is definitely fitted for a make-up record at 25. 

And for the listeners and viewers, Filipinos definitely has something to be proud of, which is not only the talent that Filipinos has to offer, but also the talented individuals themselves like Johann who continues to inspire other artists and at the same time brings out the best in arts and music.

Kudos both for Adele and Johann, who were definitely masters of their own craft!

For more updates, follow: https://www.facebook.com/johannmendozaofficial/

Start of Spring

The Spring starts on March but this time, I'm not pertaining to either meteorological or astronomical type of Spring. I'm talking about the spring pertaining to a blossoming feelings that I am starting to have with you.

It was three in the afternoon, and I'm waiting for you. I am waiting for you not because I knew from the start that I have to. I am waiting because I knew for a fact that we are going to be together for a matter of eight hours shift.  Who would have thought that we are going to easily understand each other. Who would have thought that we could talk about anything and everything under the sun and never get bored.  Who would have thought that there would be no blank spaces and we could easily fill the gaps in between. It was in that moment, that I felt like I was talking to a guy version of me.

It was the start of spring for me then. Constantly talking to someone with depth.  I was always excited, that it feels like I was always looking forward for tomorrow, stargazing at you. You were someone who believed that I deserved more, more than what I am expecting.

Knowing you was like knowing someone who would listen late in the evening and early in the morning or even mid in the afternoon, anytime of the day. Meeting you seems like having faith in His timing. You have always been a constant approval in every doubtful decisions and with that, you have been my comfort zone.

I couldn't even remember how it exactly feels whenever your around. When you enter a crowded room, it's always you that serves as my eyes' focal point. Heart beats fast, yet at the same time everything turns into a slow pace. During those times that our gaze mostly meet, we could easily think of questions to ask. It could've been an instant connection and just wanted it to last that way.

In was the start of spring for me, that I also wanted to believe that you were really sent for me, that you were the missing jigsaw piece that will perfectly fit my life's challenging puzzle. I wanted to hope that we met for a reason, that you are a blessing in disguise who have been filling the gaps ever since. That you are someone that I'll be needing for the next decades to come.

I may not be the person who blossoms in your eyes or someone who have started the spring in you but I somehow hope that even for a single moment, I became your comfort zone.