When one of my besties announced to the universe her wish on celebrating her birthday at Mövenpick, my other bestie’s ears popped up and seconded the motion that wish! It was last sembreak when the chogs got reunited after “48” years at Ruth’s place when her mom instantly volunteered to watch over her daughter while she’s […]
Philippines (Visayas)
The After-Party of #yrech32
And the party didn’t end yet! The morning after Doc Cherry Ann’s birthday, we had an early morning dip at Mövenpick’s luxurious swimming pool with the radiant sunrise. Then off we went to another resort nearby, the Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa! For further party-party, we had the best spareribs in Cebu […]
The Night of #yrech32
Now here comes the party proper of Doc Cherry Ann at Ibiza Beach Club! It was like her debut with the documentation of her glamming up for the party and all. Perfume Giveaways from Fascino by Maria Rosalia With Queenie’s Papang, Archu Wine and Dine With Dockie’s Pretty Cebuana Friends Oh! We’re Dancing in […]
The Day of #yrech32
My high school barkada, chatmate, and mangbukingay yet a very good friend, Dr. Cherry Ann Tuba celebrated her 32nd birthday just last Tuesday at a very prestigious resort in Mactan Island, Cebu! Here are only a few snippets on how we celebrated her very big day! Check-In at Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu Lunch at Fiesta Bay Asian […]
Weeklong Sinulog Special: How to Cut and Style Your Old Shirt
I’ve been fangirling Laureen Uy since I discovered her fashion blog last 2012 and here are some photos of the Laureen-effect on me! And my latest Laureen craze is the Islands Souvenirs Cut and Style Sinulog Shirt! As I arrived in Cebu, I immediately checked-in into Islands Souvenirs main branch. But it was already packed with people so I backed […]
Weeklong Sinulog Special: Mardi Gras
Whenever you are in a festivity, take effort to look festive too! cut and style Islands Souvenirs Sinulog shirt, masskara necklace from street vendor, henna tattoo by street artist, neon flats from me, flower halo and yarn friendship bracelets from FFF. photos by cattleya may. location at Cebu streets. FFF So come and […]
Weeklong Sinulog Special: Sto. Niño Exhibit
“My parents among the numerous people were also hopeful pilgrims asking for healing from Sto. Niño (see My Adventures – My First Remembered Travel). They brought me to Cebu every year during Sinulogs (aside from my weekly check-ups at Chong Hua Hospital and Cebu Doctors’ Hospital) to pay homage to the miraculous child Jesus. But my […]
Weeklong Sinulog Special: Up Close and Personal with Sinulog Princesses
“In every parade, there are groups (tribu) in compet with each other. And in every group, there’s always that somebody who acts as a leader bearing the image of the Sto. Niño. I am always delighted every time I see them because they are always beautiful. Apart from possessing ethereal beauty, they are also very graceful […]
Weeklong Sinulog Special: My Sinulog 2014 Experience
“Every time I hear the word “Sinulog”, I equate it with Cebu. For only Cebu has this really big festivities every third Sunday of January of each year. People from all over the Philippines and around the world visit Cebu just to celebrate this feast of the Sto. Niño.” – Excerpt from The Queen City of the […]
Feature Friday: Original Biscocho Haus
Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun! Whenever around the Visayas region, there are such home-made goodies that are so right to anybody’s taste! These are healthy fun snacks like biscocho, barquillos, piaya, pinasugbo, galletas, barquiron, and their specialty butterscotch. And there’s no other place in Visayas where you can get […]