the sunday currently | vol. 3

It is still Saturday the time I wrote this post but in few minutes, it will be Sunday anyways. I will not have any time tomorrow to do some blogging stuff because we will travel to the airport right after the meeting. My emotions are now sinking in and everything is running through my head the whole day. This trip is going to be my second international trip.



Last night, we had a good time and it was just what I needed. Few people plus a good conversation and good food, I'm solved. Anyways, before I spill out everything in the intro, here's the rest of my sunday currently.

Reading about the travel insurance that I will use on this trip. I am now very conscious of the insurances simply because I learned it from GJ. He really is so mature about things, what might happen and I realized that I should also be the same.

Writing cards that I will give to our host at the end of this trip. Though I do not know their name yet, I am already done with the cards that I'm going to give them. It is just amazing how our organization is, even if we are from other part of the world, we love them.

Listening to the sound of my laptop as I turn it on. I know it will retire soon but I hope it will still wait for me when I come back because I am really in for a check up. I actually asked a lady from the computer repair center and suggested me to bring it to them. I'll do that, but not now.

Thinking of getting rid of the clothes that I might not use in the place I will visit. I don't know. It feels like I have a lot of stuff and I still need more for this trip. I keep on mentioning that I only have a 7kilo bag and I am now analyzing if it will really fit or not.

Smelling the scent of the detergent used for my clothes. It might not as strong as the fabric conditioners but it is acceptable to my liking. It just smells clean.

Wishing to have an amazing stay in Vietnam and yeah, my stuff to be fit for my daily use in VN. Hayys.

Hoping for this trip to be as awesome as my Europe trip.

Wearing a navy blue blouse and a checkered shorts. Oh, I'm sitting in an Indian sit position but I am still wearing slippers. Why not?

Loving my future husband's family because they are simply amazing. They are now having a vacation too in a theme park and seeing them so happy and enjoying the fun is making me feel the same way too.

Wanting to buy something for our host but it is so late now and I only have tomorrow morning to do that. So I hope I will be able to.

Needing to finish preparing everything because I deserve a good night rest and it will be a very long day tomorrow.

Feeling excited because it will be another awesome experience. Aja!

Watching a movie on iFlix with Nicolas Cage but wasn't able to finish it. We recently had a blackout few hours ago and I don't have that urge to continue and finish it again.

I am also thinking if I still need to buy Viettel, a Vietnamese sim card. If the host has an internet connection, then, I won't be needing it anymore. I hope they have. Ohh, I am super excited. I hope I'll be able to sleep fast or right after I laid on my bed.

Fast Passport Renewal and Gratitude

If you are a loyal reader of my blog, then you have seen the post I had with regard to the PSA Birth Certificate that I got. The reason why I needed to process these things is that I need to renew my Philippine passport the soonest. And I still thought that I'll be needing my birth certificate, which is actually, not included in the requirements for those who'll renew. Don't be deceived. Full requirements are available here. Nowhere else on the internet.



It was sad to know that the online appointment for application is fully booked that time. It was mid-November when I tried applying for a new one. Upon seeing the schedule, I had my heart broken for a week. But then, I did not stop there.

I know that there is still something I can do to acquire a new passport without breaking the rules. Learning new things sometimes depend on yourself. As I've mentioned in my previous post, bits of help and tricks are widely available on the internet, one just needs to dig deep. Being naive is just for kids. And I always do believe in the saying, if there's a will, there's a way. And that has always been my principle in my most impossible thoughts.

Anyways, here is the timeline of the process when I went to DFA main office in Manila.

10:20am - arrived at DFA Manila
11:07am - got a queue number for step 1 (processing/checking of documents)
12:25nn - proceeded to step 2 (paid passport fee)
12:53nn - waited for step 3 (data capturing and encoding)
2:30pm - photo and data gathered
2:42pm - paid delivery fee (LBC Express)
2:48pm - done (went to ATC to have dinner at Yabu)

It only took me 4 hours and I'm done. Then I waited for 9 days and my new passport arrived, assuring me to be able to fly once again before I finally tie the knot. I remembered having that conversation with a friend about her trip. She was a bit anxious because she cannot find someone who will be able to go with her. Suddenly, GJ came out of nowhere and started to suggest things. Then, the rest is history.

Yesterday, I started packing my things. It is winter once again so I prepared some long sleeved shirts (the base layers shirts I had from Europe) and tights as well. Most of the clothes I prepared are in stripes of black and white. In that case, I don't need to think of which color of the shawl will I partner with each one. I only have a black one I bought yesterday for a very affordable price. Of course, I prepared Twixy for this trip. She'll be with me again as I travel the world.

I am super duper thankful to Jehovah, my fiance, our parents, our supportive friends who made this trip possible.

the sunday currently | vol. 2

Hi there reader! (or readers, if ever.) My week went good. And as you can see on my thumbnail, I got my new passport. Yes! That is just so unexpected. I am going to share how I got mine in a separate post. For my sunday currently serie, you can read the previous posts here.



Reading all about Vietnam's bests when it comes to food. I am such a big fan of Vietnamese cuisine now. And I did not expect that I'll fall inlove with the cuisine. At first, for me it was a nah, just because of the what happened to GJ. But then one time, he brought me and my sister to a restaurant and made us try the pho, my heart melted, and the rest was history.

Writing letters for the persons who need to be contacted about our wedding. I am happy that we did a good job as we work together on this very special event. GJ is just an amazing guy and I am just, you know what I mean.

Listening to the song, Hearts Don't Break Around Here by Ed Sheeran. I am not a fan though, but I've been listening to his album the past days. It's calm and makes me more productive. Thanks Ed!

Thinking of what to put inside my bag and what to do with my life. Haha. Everything was so fast that I wasn't able to follow the flow. I only have less than a week now and only few knew. I am not intending to let others know so yeah. I am also thinking of how can I apply this principle more in my life, "Mind your own business." Yep, it is written.

Smelling the fabric conditioner that I used on the shawl that I bought. It's black, as usual. And I got it for only Php120. At first, it was Php300 from the tag stuck on it. Plus, it has a red tape saying, 50% off, so I bought it. Upon checkout, it was actually Php150 as a regular price and I got a 20% off on that, making it Php120 for the final price. Instead of paying Php150, I only paid Php120. Steal! SM is really tricky when it is sale. Hihi. I am tricky too.

Wishing to accpmplish something more with regards to our wedding planning and I wish too to have an awesome start for the year 2018.

Hoping for a bountiful sale for our small online store.

Wearing my fiance's black shirt (it says GOOGLE). The only thing I requested from him, then, he did not stop giving me shirts. Hihi. He's so cute.

Loving my new phone, which is a gift again from GJ. It is an HTC One m9 plus. It is quite difficult to find a case within the vicinity but I found some online. I just need to be back here in the Philippines before finally placing an order online.

Wanting to experience winter again. And also autumn.

Needing to clear my bead up because it is so messy since I started to pack something up. I only have 7 kilos of bag which is not even a check in luggage. So yeah, wish me success.

Feeling excited because it will be another awesome experience. Aja!

Watching (?) No. I am not actually watching anything right now. There is not that much interesting serie or movie on iflix anymore. I've watched all of them already. Last time, I tried watching the very first episode of the trilogy Star Wars, but yeah, I fell asleep. Hihi. But the movie was good.

How about you? How was your week so far? I was always late. I hope this week, I won't be anymore.

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the sunday currently | vol. 1

Just like what I was cooking last week (no, not food.), here is to siddathornton.blogspot.com for her wonderful idea of this series. As I've mentioned in my current post on Instagram, I want to show appreciation on every little blessing that comes my way. Hence, the birth of this series on DP blog. So, let's start.



Reading the awesome admin of LRPHC's blog, http://www.livibautista.com/ just because she's a well lit girl with a big big brain, making me realize that I do not have any talent at all. Her works are inspiring and her writings are very informative. I am just so happy that I found her blog about Lightroom tutorials and other helpful tips and tricks in photography. It's not just she's so smart but she is so pretty too. *fangirling here*
I also came to realize that my bible reading became so irregular that I wasn't able to read for almost a month. So yesterday, I started to do it again. Even I try to rationalize everything, it's me who's always the one to blame. I cannot reason out that procrastination is haunting me.

Writing another blog post for my food blog about the first ever food park in the vicinity.

Listening to the song, Our Love Funeral by a Dutch group called Racoon. I first learned about them when GJ sent me a song and I fell in love with it. Not only that he is personally singing for me, but also that the song means so much and it digs into my bones every time I listen to it, and it is still happening.

Thinking of the secrets underneath our skin because we cannot talk that much about it yet, but I am totally itching on my seat already. I hope next week, we can be open about it to others. I am super duper excited about everything and I can't promise that I can still keep my mouth shut.

Smelling the cologne I used to have two years ago. The scent that makes me remember the icy breeze of the country The Netherlands.

Wishing to have a good night rest later so I can be of use again for the service tomorrow.

Hoping for a job online which can provide us a good amount of income so we can continue our full-time service.

Wearing my fiance's old white t-shirt that he left at home so he can have something to wear when he is here and if ever he needs to spend the night, partnered with my holed floral sky blue beach shorts which I can only use at home.

Loving my all-time favorite obsession on photography and now, the newly discovered photo manipulator app on my phone, Lightroom. Plus, there are so many beautiful presets available online and they're simply addictive.

Wanting another slice of well-chilled carrot cake Ate L. gave.

Needing to organize everything related to our upcoming big event for next year. Make concrete plans and talk about every single thing and even all the small things that matter.

Feeling sick because I think it is the time of the month again, wherein girls turn into pretty little monsters that need little talks.

Watching this small video that I made before as a memorabilia of our Europe trip last 2015-2016. Mind watching it?

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Things Running Through My Head

I've been inspired by a blogger to write something about how things are going from the serie she's up to every end of her week. Then I thought of making my own too. Aside from just posting nonsense blah's, I think I am going to write thoughts that are running in my head, I mean, my serious thoughts.

TOPIC #1: MATURITY

To begin with, there is this video that I saw on youtube and it talks about one's maturity.


The video helped me analyze myself more. Am I mature or immature? I really love the thought that based on studies, people who tend to defend themselves and react on things are immature. It is not because you age, it means that you're already a mature person. No. It takes time, experiences and self-improvements. It is not on the looks you have, it is not keeping up with what is on trend, trying to copy others and just caring about themselves. Maybe, you will think that maturity is just a label. Yes, it is, and I want to be labeled as a matured gal. That's my personal choice.

TOPIC #2: ASSOCIATIONS

Life is a spawn of chaos so we need to pick whom will be in our lives and who will not. I'm talking about friends here. In my self-evaluation and according to my personality test, I am a person who is easy to talk with, easy to be friends with, and I hope these are true. Hihi. But let's face it. Not all we meet and become friends with, will stay long in our lives. That is why I chose not to be too close with those I know that after a year or two, I will not meet again or worse, will not even leave messages on viber or whatsapp. It's not that I am too stingy of myself. I am just open to the thought of wandering and getting out of the comfort zone, so to speak. I made friends, so many friends. But who will still matter at the end of the day? Just you, yourself and couple of chums.

TOPIC #3: BLOGGING

Please do keep in mind that blogging is not a job. It is just a way for other people to share their thoughts and experiences. It is not that you receive some items from PR's or free products and services, you are financially stable. No. Though these gifts are nice, they don't pay the bills. The real job is those with passive income going in every month. I am not blogging because I am getting paid, I am blogging because I love sharing. I want to improve my conversation skill, my post processing skill, and my confidence.

TOPIC #4: SELF INITIATIVE

From the Facebook group that I joined two days ago, there was so many information coming in. People started giving away freebies about the app we are using for our photography business and it is somehow overwhelming for me. It is like I am in clouds of so many good stuff relating to photography and processing. But before getting into the real thing, I needed to read a lot and even I am in my bed already, I still need to read on my tablet. I learned from my sibling that reading is essential when you really want to live a life. My fiance also inspired me to read and do researches. Like for what happened a while ago, no, just ten minutes ago. My computer turned black or dark gray and all the icons I have were gone. The taskbar disappeared too that I cannot press anything and do anything. But then, I found out that the task manager is still working and I can still run some programs. Everything was retrieved and I was so happy that I didn't give up on that, otherwise, I will be frustrated. Helps, tips and trips and tutorials are widely spread in the web. We just need to take an initiative to do it. I am now used of doing things without asking others. I am not comfortable bothering them if I know that I can do it on my own. But worse case, I am not perfect, I still need help. No man's an island, right?

TOPIC #5: OPPORTUNITIES

Good vibes are attracted by good vibes. When we strive to release positivity, we will receive what has been released. I am not the coolest girl, but I have the coolest people around me. My God is a happy god, my family is the most awesome heaps I know and I have the most amazing man (for my eyes) ever. We are not perfect. Life isn't either. Not yet. But we can make it better if we want to. It is just staying positive. For example, GJ had extremities, but that did not stop him from having the life he has now. He always tells me that he is happy, and I want to be like him too. We don't need to talk about how life has been cruel and how it demanded him to lose a lot of things. We only talk partially of it. And then we moved on. We did not let those things hold us back. Oh well, I think I am not making any sense anymore. I am just joyful of the good opportunities along our way. It seems endless.

Starbucks Planner 2018; How To Acquire One

Finally, I was able to get the second planner I had from Starbucks since 2014. It might be a late post but I still want to share how did I get one and also, another one, even though I never drink coffee.

I am only into teas. I don't know if I mentioned that already in my blog posts but yes, I only drink tea, milk tea, milk, and chocolate drink for breakfast. Coffee is not included in the list. Every time I drink one, I can feel my heart beats so fast and I feel like I am always nervous. Oh well, it doesn't bother me not being a coffeeholic even though I came from the once Coffee Capital of the Philippines. (Fact: Cavite is now the Coffee Capital of the country.)



Anyways, to have the planner, you need to accumulate stickers. And to accumulate stickers, you need to have 18 Starbucks beverages. Nine of those were from the common Starbucks drinks available at any time of the year, and the other nine should come from the Holiday drinks, which happened to be three flavors.

GJ and I started collecting stickers on November 3, I guess. It was just a few days ago since the sticker collection started and GJ already redeemed a planner. I was so surprised because, in just five days, you won't be able to have that many stickers unless you treated all of the customers at the stores one cup per person.

I was not able to move a muscle because I was shocked, happily shocked, when he asked me for the color that I wanted. So then after few more minutes, I came to my senses. Yes, he got the planner for me. Not by collecting stickers from the beverages that he bought, but because he spent Php7000 (less than US$140) for other Starbucks merchandise like tea, teapots, cups and others. Perfect timing to give gifts for anniversary, appreciation and simply pasalubong for his family.

PS. Thank you GJ for the Starbucks planners. And not just that, thank you for being you.
PSS. Shoutout to the one who always read my blog though it is composed of something weird. Hihi. Hi Reren.

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Dear Future Husband

Dear Future Husband,

Last night, it was so traffic and there was no jeepney, as usual. At least, I was able to ride beside the driver's seat going home. I scouted three restaurants where we can have our reception for our simple wedding. There were interesting ones, there were also nahs. It was tiring though. I just have to do it alone since you're not around. It could have been more exciting if you're with me. But that's okay, life has its ups and downs, now, it's in the middle. :)

As I was riding the tricycle, I suddenly thought the plan about the trip. You know about that. At the back of my mind, it says, "I know it would be nice, but it is different if you're there as well with me." So then, I thought that it is better not to go. Besides, there is no chance that I can have my documents ready because of the current instances.