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Hi there
It’s been awhile since I’ve clicked on the tunafish link on my bookmarks bar. I was a little surprised to see that it’s been a year since my last post. As with any come back from me, there is a hope of picking up where I left off. I’m not making any promises since I’m pretty notorious (to myself) for not really continuing these digital blogs. But here’s to trying.
So, hi. I think I’m back. I think.
VIDEO VAULT | Ellen Page’s speech at the HRFC Time To Thrive Conference
In lieu of recent events, I bring to you the incredible speech of Ellen Page. This speech is as eloquent, as profound, as beautiful and as relevant as it was when it first came out. It was beautifully said, incredibly heart-felt and grounded in a purpose so accepting and pure. This video deserves to be seen, to be heard, to be felt. Go do yourselves a favor and watch it.
TIME magazine released this issue with two covers displaying two couples kissing back in 2013, with a sweeping statement: Gay Marriage Already Won. Some were in agreement, most were skeptical. And who can blame them? The world can be a harsh place, and people, sadly, can be even more.
But yesterday the world, or at least a chunk of it, realized that they were on the wrong end of the spectrum and made it right again. I couldn’t be more proud and more hopeful for the human race. Though very stupid to begin with, this great tribulation has made people stronger and the fruits of it even sweeter.
This will certainly aggravate a few people and surely cause a flurry of bobbing picket signs but the world was made right yesterday, even just for a second.
Everyone deserves to love and be loved. It is a human right. No one is exempt from that and no one should be.
#lovewins
Why is the night so susceptible to sadness?
Wearing my heart on my sleeve for tonight
I don't know what to do. I feel so alone.
Love and loss
So much has happened since my last post and I’ve been preoccupied. I've been busy. It's been awhile so why not a little update?
Last night, my heart broke. It was painful and I cried myself to sleep. I had Daft Punk’s ‘Something About Us’ on loop and listened until i couldn’t keep myself awake anymore.
CURRENTLY (and will always be) OBSESSED WITH
Bikinis. Bikinis. Bikinis.
WHY EXACTLY?
I think it’s the same obsession I have with underwear. I think it’s because both requires a sense of confidence and sex appeal to wear. There is an allure and a vulnerability about it. Plus, it’s insanely cute. I mean, just look at those colors! Also, it implies a lifestyle in the water, in nature, something that I love and hope to achieve one day.
I’m always on the lookout for cheap finds on shops on Instagram and online. It really is an obsession! I wish I could willingly spend on expensive suits but I have a hard time doing so! More so my wallet! But ‘til then I shall keep a wanting eye on them all.
The bikinis above are from Traingl, Target, JCrew and Delias.
DIY.COM | do it yourself web finds
As I’ve said in my recent By the Bullet post, I’ve started a new project that I’m pretty excited about. I came across this diy in Pinterest and was then linked to Kelly Purkey’s website. It was love at first sight! The idea is so simple yet striking and incredibly charming! It’s perfect for a girl like me who collects a lot of knick knacks on her trips. I’m starting with my trip to Tokyo last October 2014. I hoarded on an insane amount of paper when I was there, from flyers to tickets and brochures, to paper bags and even a fork! It been put on hold for a bit to accommodate my growing up (aka getting a job) but I’ll continue it as soon as Holy Week is over and I can get some photos printed! But before that check out Kelly Purkey’s very own Travel Binder.
And it’s official. I now need a Canon Selphy in my life. Need!
And also an Instax camera. I need that, too.
Isn’t she a beaut? It’s so charming in it’s organized mess! I love the different textures and orientations! So brilliant I love it! It’s such a great way to document your trip! One of the most organic ways to do so I think! I plan to do one with every trip I have and put them all up on a bookshelf :3 Ugh! I just can’t wait!
Click on the link to see Kelly Purkey’s complete post on how to put together a Travel Binder! http://www.kellypurkey.com/its_me_kp/2014/08/putting-.html
And you should check out the rest of her blog! She’s a designer who creates awesome stuff for the paper craft industry so you can expect a lot of paper goodness from her. And who doesn’t love paper?
It’s been awhile since I’ve put any real content on this here blog. I’ve been busy as of late with work and getting distracted by other things that I forget to update Tunafish. So, other than this being an avenue in which I vomit my thoughts (pardon my diction) I will use this to update what’s been happening in my life lately. Also because I can’t wait for Sunday for ‘Sunday Currently’ and I haven’t quite exactly thought out how to do the ‘Life Lately’ portion, haha. So, let’s do this!
Warning: this post might be hefty.
For the past two weeks I’ve been working on the first real ‘officially adult’ thing in my life: a job. Or at least the pre-employment phase. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been working for three years now despite just having graduated last year. There was even a time when I had three jobs with some freelance work on the side. But the thing with all my past jobs is that they were all very relaxed and on the unorthodox side of the work spectrum. Most were freelance and even when I was working as a graphic designer in a small design studio or for a start-up company, even their set-up mimicked that of the freelance lifestyle: no set hours, work from home, report to work 1-3 days a week, etc. I’ve never really had that “real” 8-hour job where you have to wake up early, do documents and all that government shit, have company events like Christmas parties and summer outings and all that corporate jazz. So, last week I applied for the Graphic Designer opening at Team Manila Studio through PortfolioMNL.com. I got an email to come in for the interview last Thursday. Prior to that I worked on updating my resume and my portfolio. The interview process spanned 2 hours, waiting included. I was interviewed by the HR and one of the co-owners and I actually thought it went well! I was asked to send them a more comprehensive portfolio and have it done over the weekend. And that’s pretty much what I did over the weekend. Come Monday, they gave me a Pre-employment requirements checklist for me to do before April 1. It’s a really long list. Seriously long. Since then that’s what I’ve been working on. Trying to tick them boxes off that list. I'm definitely starting to feel the changes already. I'm not even in the company yet! #grownupbutnotsogrownupproblems.
UPDATE: I GOT THE JOB! WOOO! At April 6 I shall officially be a Graphic Designer of Team Manila Studio! *pat’s myself at the back*
I’ve been sleeping terribly late these past few weeks. But then again when have I not? I’ve been sleeping between 3 and 5am and waking up at 12pm. Not good. Especially since I’m about to enter the world of the 9am work time. Not good. But luckily for me earlier this week I’ve been working on submitting all these documents to government offices which require me to wake up insanely early so as not to get caught in insane lines. And waking up early (hello, 5am!) means I sleep earlier. So, it’s not much but I have leveled up to the 1-2am sleep time. *high fives myself*
Pinterest is evil. PURE EVIL.
So, the photo above is a new creative project I’ve started and I’m pretty damn excited about it! It’s a travel binder inspired by Kelly Purkey and I’ll be making one post just for that :3 it’s a great way to spurt out some small bubbles of creativity while getting that rush of nostalgia! I can’t wait to finish it and show it to you guys :>
It’s April 2 and Holy Week is on it’s way here in the Philippines. It’s extremely hot. Melting. Scorching. Hello Summer~
As Pinterest is pure evil, so is Instagram. I’ve been spending a lot of time looking at picture upon picture upon picture. I’ve been getting a lot of creative inspiration out of it lately and it’s spurning this desire in me to paint. I’m hoping I’ll get some painting action in before Holy Week ends and before I start working. Let’s do ths!
I plan to start exercising again this April. I really want to be stronger! Let’s just hope I stick to it long enough for it to be routine this time around.
As I usually am, I’ve been dreaming of travel but I still remain rooted to where stand. As much as I feel extremely sad that it’s four months into the new year and I haven’t travelled nor done art, I’m still positive that I’ll do both this year. I just need to jump.
Just baked a batch of chocolate ship cookies this fine afternoon :3
I had my underarms waxed yesterday. This may be TMI but just in case it isn’t, I’m laying it out there~ *lays*
I’ve been thinking a lot of the future and the person I want to be. Getting this new job will change things but I actually think it’ll push me in the right direction. I think it’ll fix things that I’ve been trying to remedy for ages, like sleeping early, waking up early, gaining weight, and the like. And even if I have less free time I actually think it’ll teach me to make the most of the free time I get. Maybe it’ll push me to travel in the weekend or make art after work? I dunno. But I will do everything in my power to make that happen.
We’re going to Bolinao tomorrow with my family but i’m not sure it’s pushing through just yet because there’s an incoming storm. Crossing my fingers it goes another direction or dissipates!
I’m kinda obsessing over diy videos and articles. I want to do em all!
I want a great butt. I said it. I want it. Butt.
I wanna learn how to surf! Another thing to add to my list of to-do’s for this year.
Bikinis, bikinis, bikinis.
I got an undercut last week and I love it! It’s the first time getting any part of my head shaved and I’m pretty sure I’ll be getting something a little more bare the next time I sit in the salon ;)
I’ve been planning to take a solo trip on my birthday. Maybe for four days? I’m thinking either Palawan or Surigao del Sur. Because of my new job It’s not entirely sure as of yet. But I really want it to happen. Until then though I want to sprinkle my weekends with trips to places near the metro! Maybe join a group tour like Travel Factor or FlipTrip. I may not have travelled a lot yet, but it’s not to late to start!
Going to start reading Quiet again. I stopped and never got back to it. I think Holy Week is the perfect time to get back into it.
OH MY LORD. DID YOU WATCH WALKING DEAD?? I DID. I TOTALLY DID *_*
The fact that I got a job earlier than I expected this year, it looks as if my plan to move out next year will be well on its way! I’m quite excited by the prospect of having my own place and gaining a renewed sense of freedom. I can’t wait!
So I had my 3rd driving class last Saturday and I sucked. I stalled 5 times! Terrible.
Star World channel has been showing two episodes of Sex and the City every night and I’ve actually been religiously watching it. Well, not religiously but enough to say that I watch it a couple of times a week. I quite like it actually! Not for the sex but more for the commentary! I think the script writers do a fantastic job in creating new trains of thought and just making people think and question certain things, like the question on whether or not gender was becoming obsolete with the emergence of the bisexual. I just think it’s all quite interesting! Nothing like good writing to keep the conversation alive, ei?
I’ve been playing The Sims and Sim City on my iPhone. OBSESSED.
I’m planning on getting back to doing my waxing myself again. As much as I love not doing it myself, the price tag piles up. Back to trusty ol-diy then! I’ll put my recipe for the wax on here for your viewing pleasure~ and yes, I diy that too.
That’s all for now folks! ‘Til next time!
So pepper.ph just did this, and yes, oh no they didn’t. Okay, that opening sentence was confusing. But just look at that. It should be illegal to show something this incredibly delicious and sexy at, like, 12:44 in the morning, and to people who only have water in their fridge. It’s cruel. Yet, the slight masochist that I am, here I am, looking at that insulting GIF whilst I sip my glass of cold water. Ooh, refreshing.
This, by the way, is a Speculoos Clubhouse Sandwich. I know. Incorrigible. I totally got that word from Easy A *now references my previous post with show girl-like hand gestures*
So, this monster of a sandwich is thus constructed with these following items:
3 slices of whole wheat bread Fresh Strawberries, sliced Bananas, sliced Dark Valrhona Chocolate, shaved Mini Marshmallows Speculoos Cookie Butter
I am totally putting this on here for selfish reasons. The day I have all those ingredients in the palm of my hands I am totally going back here. What blog is this anyway? Ha Ha. Kidding. Anyway, if you want the actual article of this awesome little devil, here’s the link! http://www.pepper.ph/speculoos-clubhouse-sandwich/
You’re welcome. I love you, too.
If it were up to me though, I’d try to sneak in some nutella in there. I know, I said it.
So, I’m watching Easy A for the nth time. I dunno what it is about these movie channels but they just know how to hit my sweet spot. I literally watched this movie a gazillion times. Well, the gazillion is hypothetical but you know what I mean. And can you blame me?! It’s a great movie! With punchy, clever dialogue, a fantastic cast, and a smart, perfectly flawed, witty female protagonist, I mean, how could I not?? How could I resist??? Okay. Calm down gurl. So yes, a thumbs up to you too Emma Stone. A is certainly for Awesome.
CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH
This beauty right here. Fabulous undies from Elle Mcpherson's initmates line for Anthropologie.
WHY EXACTLY?
I mean, come on. Look at that! Skivvies aren't supposed to look this awesome! That teal color! Those fringed details! That fabric! That texture! THAT COLOR! It's a bohemian's dream underwear set! I never thought I'd be so emotionally moved by undergarments, but here I am. Pining, wanting, lusting for a pair. And this is why I'm single, ladies and gents. I pine for underwear and not men... But I mean just look at that color!
ART + DESIGN | Phoebe Wahl
If there's only one thing I can say about Phoebe Wahl's work, it's that it feels like home. Well, not my home, but you get the point. Her work is nothing less but enchanting, seemingly coming straight out of a storybook. The burst of color, the subtle elevations, the beautiful textures and just that extra something that makes even the most mundane acts seem so damn magical.
For more of Phoebe Wahl's charming scenes, check out her website http://www.phoebewahl.com/
To accompany my thirst for a life in constant motion, I will take a cue from Camie of wild-spirit.net and bring to life some quotes on travel with images of places I want to go to. An addition to the bucket list, if you will. The first quote I'll start with I read on Wild-Spirit. What can I say? The girl knows how to pick ‘em. All I can hope is that this little venture spurns in me a fire that will finally push me to jump headfirst into the hotpot. And I hope the same for you.
Ancient Region of Anatolia in Cappadocia, Turkey
Now finding myself looking back at my past job and looking straight forward into empty space and semi-endless time, I've begun to check my watch and leaf through my calendar. Three months into the new year and I am nowhere near the goals I've set out for myself this year, let alone working towards them. Art and travel. Oh the two I'd like to meet. Now with the busy months behind me (which I will explain further in another post), I'm not exactly sure what to do. I've always dreamed of being a citizen of the world and yet I find myself being afraid to step into that role. This blog, this woman, is at a place I want to be. I want to travel and tread the world fearlessly. 'Til then, I have this blog. Click the photo and be jealous with me.
As the title shows, this is just another excuse to make a list. This here blog has slowly been collecting an arsenal of themed posts that, I, despite my youth, tend to forget from time to time. This is a list of posts currently on the blog and those currently on the bench just waiting for their turn to get mixed in. So, this is for those who find their ability to remember betraying them as we speak. *Shamelessly points to myself* This is my gift to you. Aka me.