Crossing Oceans: Vol. 7 | Luke & Leah

Hooi everybody! This a very long overdue post and I sincerely apologize for that. The past months became too busy that I forgot that I had it in draft. We also went abroad and from that day on, every day seems to be so fast that time was robbed from me each and every day and I cannot do anything. TIME FLIES FAST! But let's not talk about me and me and me. This time, let's hear the answers of the couple from America, on how they bumped into each other and beautifully closed the distance between them.

So, let's not dilly dally and start the Q&A. :)


How did you and your partner meet?
Leah: We met through OkCupid, a dating app, which I highly highly recommend to those who are not afraid to explore their options online.
Luke: I always tell her to not push everyone to that app because what worked for us may not work for other people.

How long have you guys been together?
Sept 27, 2018 will be our 4th year anniversary. We were in a long-distance relationship for 2 yrs and 5 months and we've been married for 1 year and 5 months now.

Zero Waste Living: Start With Small Things

Hello lovies! It was a nice day again! I hope you find today as how I view it. Anyways, I just want to share with you how I got inspired with #zerowasteliving individuals and how I am trying to make steps on joining them reduce wastes.

As per the quotation says, Things doesn't happen overnight. We need to start in the very basic that we can do. Zero waste? That is merely impossible. Everything we consume is tied up with waste. But, on the other hand, we can at least do something to lower the waste we produce.

There is actually a family from Canada (whom I learned by watching Youtube videos) that are trying to really impose a zero waste living. They have 3 kids and thinking about their necessities, that is just a hard thing to do. By using reusable diapers, and all other stuffs, it seems that they're slaying it.

I then thought of simple ways I can do so I can help those people minimise trash that has been circulating throughout the earth. Recently, I saw another local vlogger who introduced reusable metal straws. It is really inviting. By that, plastic straws will never be disseminated. Remember the innocent little turtle with a plastic straw inside its nose? That would never happen again if we all use recyclable straws.


Aside from that, I always make sure that me, or my husband has an eco/reusable bag with us in case we do a sudden shopping. In the place I live now, it was implemented few years back about the anti-plastic ordinance. Now, all the groceries people do comes in paper (kraft) paper and such a hassle if it break down since it is not that sturdy.

We are also planning of buying reusable spoon and fork that we can carry along whenever we go. It won't only help us help nature, but also our personal hygiene and sanitation.

I am so happy that we both are into one goal and my husband is always a very good support to me. So yeah, why don't you try helping us help the earth as well. Through your simple acts, big things can happen!

Crossing Oceans: Vol. 6 | Rishabh & Issy

Hey guys! My week was so intense that I almost forgot about my blog. But don't worry, I am definitely now back on track.

For our featured couple today, here is a co-blogger I met on Instagram. They are bloggers, dancers and travel enthusiasts. They share the same passion for Dancing, Travelling and Exploring the beauty and uniqueness of the world. They are also foodies by heart witnessing gastronomy all over the earth.

So, let's not dilly dally and start the Q&A. :)


How did you and your partner meet?
We met at a swing dance party, when Rishabh was in Bulgaria.

How long have you guys been together?
1 Year and 8 months.

What is your & your partner's nationality?
Rishabh is from India. Taisiya is from Bulgaria.

What is the biggest pet peeve in your relationship?
Physical Presence.

How do you deal with your interracial differences?
We guess, understanding each other is the key.

What was the worst problem you've encounter in your relationship?
The distance!

What quality do you like most about your partner?
Rishabh's understanding nature and Issy's positive attitude.
For Rishabh: Issy's optimism and love.
For Issy: Rishabh's understanding and patience.

What was the best gift you have ever received from your partner?
We have given each other a lot of gifts but the best one for both us would be the fact that we're trying visiting each other as frequent as possible!

What was the greatest sacrifice you've done for your partner so far?
We don't think, there have been any such sacrifices. Perhaps we've not yet reached a stage, where we had to sacrifice something.

What makes your relationship unique and special?
Every relationship is unique and special im their own ways. With us maybe it's the difference in culture.

What do you look forward to in your relationship on the next 10 years?
We are working on closing the distance by 2019. Grow our blog and take it to new heights in the upcoming years.

What advice can you give to other LDR couples out there?
No matter what, always listen to your heart. Listen to that inner voice and remind yourself why you started this relationship, answer to which every person in LDR would say is: "Yes, it is worth it."


Thank you very much Wandering Waffles. To visit their blog, click this link to be directed.

So, that's it! See you again guys on my next feature!

How To Legalize Your Marriage Certificate in The Philippines

Aside from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Parañaque, as the main branch of this agency, there are other satellite offices around Manila where you can have your PSA document authenticated (click here on how to get PSA Birth Certificate):

DFA NCR-Northeast (Ali Mall)
DFA NCR-East (SM Megamall)
DFA NCR-West (SM Manila)
DFA NCR-South (Metro Gaisano Alabang).


For our marriage certificate, we chose to have it authenticated at SM Megamall. It is the best place for us, plus, the fact that it is near Fujifilm service center (which we needed to go to for one of our lenses).

So here are the requirements: