As Elle* Matures...

Already 34 but still think and act like an 12-year old kid. Witness me nag, and discover the real me, spoiled brat and hard headed. Watch me grow up :) I heart ♥ : surprises, dark chocolates, color green, the sun the beach & getting a tan, pictures, flowers, doggies, hugs, giggling, green tea, spicy food, sunsets, strawberries, coffee, caramel, japanese food, fireworks, foot spa & pedicure, books & the internet, news & current events, history, greek mythology, epic movies, documentary shows, meeting new friends, travelling & discovering new places, being fun & spontaneous :)

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For women’s day, I would like to highlight the beautiful morenas who used to dislike their skin color as they were told that they weren’t pretty enough compared to those with mestiza features. Personally, I find kayumanggi women more attractive, sexy, and appealing, & I fervently hope & pray that we Filipinos, especially us women, would also think & feel the same way. But at the end of the day we are all beautiful, & nobody deserves to be discriminated just because of her color or skin tone. Lahat ng mga Pinay ay magaganda at ipagmalaki natin ang ating kulay at lahi, maputi ka man o kayumanggi 🤎 (at Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMJFNopHyUp/?igshid=3egxoudvo260

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Thanks for the feature, Rappler! #wellgoodph https://www.instagram.com/p/CLBUV6OHH4i/?igshid=1x8rttgmvb0ig

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So proud of this one. 15 years as a Kapamilya employee! Committed & dedicated despite & inspite of everything! Imma arbor his gold ring token lol 🏅 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKtApB-Hyhb/?igshid=1285xro7axlxz

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Mushroom tapa x Tofu scramble #govegan🌱 #postpilates #eatyourstressaway https://www.instagram.com/p/CKoQkZAnA-r/?igshid=jmvduimbfsq1

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2021 🙏🏽🤍✨ (at Well and Good PH) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJz6hMMnLls/?igshid=fj8sfvh6w8hv

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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021! 💛🧡 (at Boracay Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdQtKuHx3z/?igshid=pzbhn20ob8yf

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Sunny says, “GIVE ANIMALS A FIGHTING CHANCE. Unchain your dogs and unlock their cages if you can't evacuate with them during times of emergencies or natural disasters. PLEASE. 🙏🏽🐾” https://www.instagram.com/p/CHhpxziHRdT/?igshid=xtwubkfq17o8

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Was researching for this topic for work & then I found my JD thesis online 😅 Swipe ➡️ to see my post defense foto, na naka-saklay pa my golly. Good times! Looking back, all the pain & sacrifices, including my surgery & therapy na rin, were all worth it ☝🏽💯 (at De La Salle University College of Law) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJfowqHVVM/?igshid=72jyn8iwv2hq

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Found my law school yearbook write-up: “Full of conflicting but wonderful traits, Elle is a fascinating contradiction — with great legs. She’s the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet, and the fiercest competitor you can ever have. She can outplay, out-surf, and out-climb the best of them, but still be smart (and diligent) enough to become a CPA (among other things). She’s a loyal and comforting companion, but she’s not afraid to tell you off if you make mistakes. She’s always childlike with her demeanor, but she’s wise beyond her years. She will captivate you with her looks, but she’ll win you over with her brains. She’s clumsy but sophisticated, rebellious but well-behaved, silly but thoughtful, and calm but with a fire within. I could have made this easy and just said that she’s stuff of men’s dreams, like a flower that blooms in a vicious storm. But that won’t do justice to what Elle really is: Simple but amazing — Simply amazing.” And my jurisprudence quote: “A man’s reputation is the estimate in which others hold him, not the good opinion which he has of himself.” -Phil. Journalists, Inc. et. al. v. Francis Thoenen, G.R. no. 143372 December 13, 2005. I would like to think that I am still the same person with the same qualities as indicated above, but definitely I’ve grown and mature into a much bigger and wiser woman since the time this write-up was published. With all the things that are happening around us, I would like to cling to my hope and reasons on why I became a lawyer and stand by my principles whenever I am faced with adversities, may it be on a professional or personal level as well. This post is a gentle reminder of our youth and our idealism, and on why we should not lose track of our drive, morals, and vision while traversing our eminent pursuit of happiness and greatness. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHEhuOEn61F/?igshid=1ju4dzvx4fgro

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Mahigpit na yakap sa aking paboritong Kapamilya employee (na forever pa ring busy hanggang ngayon). Wag kang mag-alala, nasampolan ko na yung mga kilala kong nagbunyi nung Biyernes ✊ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmgsTfn3cV/?igshid=jfrmhwgxqvel

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And yeees, aside from our soon-to-launch business, I bought myself a very special birthday gift this year 🙏 Working my ass off despite this pandemic, thank You Lord for all the blessings. The glory is Yours ☝️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCgFQanH7ub/?igshid=1l4xbuwz5qhvg

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Per my good friend @camilleicasiano, “you are nice but not an asshole..can bite and be a maldi..and mean but has a sensitive soul.” My wish and prayer this year is for my country ✊🏽 Cheers to a good life! 🍓🥀 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCf62cFHaM_/?igshid=vqu3u7qdyvg8