Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts

Friday, January 29, 2016

Caffeine Needed

Too Stressed Drilon with work and Emily would say "I need enough caffeine in my system", lol! So we went out for coffee - it's Friday anyway and we get to sit down and talk about what needed to be done with work since it's almost the end of the month. 😩 Glad we sorted things out.



Thanks for this photo, Emily. Couldn't help myself, I had to check my emails!







Monday, January 25, 2016

Dinagyang Festival 2016

I had a fun Dinagyang weekend. Friends, booze, party!

January 24, 2016 - Sunday

With my bff Emily, in the streets early in the morning with our coffee, enjoying the festival. She has never experienced to be in the streets during Dinagyang like I do each year, so I dragged her along me with and I'm glad she enjoyed the experience.



And in the evening I went to see Up Dharma Down with a few friends. UDD was amazing. Been waiting to see them play.

A video posted by Marie (@mariekwaks) on









January 25, 2016 - Saturday




January 23, 2016 - Friday











I had a great Dinagyang weekend. I hope yours too!

Saturday, August 08, 2015

Trip to the Laundromat

It's hard to dry the laundry during rainy season. So I made a quick trip to the nearest laundromat in our area or else I'd go naked. LOL!

Washed 14 kilos of clothes and bed linens @ Php55/kilo.

A photo posted by Marie (@mariekwaks) on


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

2nd Tattoo

My 2nd hurt like like a mad b*tch. But it's nothing I couldn't sit through.



As they always say, "once you start, you can't stop." And I am definitely going to get another one. It has already been scheduled. :)

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Hello January 2015

It's the first workweek of the year and work is already piling up. I'm not complaining though, instead I'm thankful. :)

To start off, the luvey came home on the January 4th and we, together with his mom went out to lunch and got him a new pair of shoes for our friend's wedding for the next day.

A photo posted by Marie (@mariekwaks) on



January 5th, we attended Marvin and Mharl's wedding at the Jaro Cathedral.

A photo posted by Marie (@mariekwaks) on



A photo posted by Marie (@mariekwaks) on



And yesterday was his last day in Iloilo. He had to go back to Pampanga for work so we had lunch with his mom and friends and spent the rest of the day at their house before we dropped him off to the airport. :)

I'll see you again soon, love!

Welcome 2015

I am hoping that 2015 will be good.

Last year was filled with good memories, events and sadness even. There are also new things I've learned from last year.

Happy 2015!

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

And September Ends

September was filled with a lot of great activities that I haven't really had the chance to update everything on my blog. Posting about it would be awesome but some are better left unwritten.

So, I'll update through photos. :)


Thursday, September 18, 2014

Look Who's Back In Town!

Yup, Hec is back and he surprised-visit me while I was still asleep at home on the day (09/16/2014) that he arrived in Iloilo. 


As of this writing, I'm waiting for him to pick me up at home. ;)


Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Take Vacations


Excited for the weekend. :)

Sunday, April 06, 2014

Sunday Brekkie

Today is Hec's day off. He woke up early and prepared breakfast.


Thanks for this, love. :)

Cebu Pacific and Tigerair Share Booking System

I let my friend took my plane ticket for me online and didn't notice that he got me a flight for Tigerair, until I was lining up at the check-in counter. But it was also my fault for not reviewing/checking my flight deets. :P

Anyway, I just learned that Cebu Pacific air and Tigerair (Tiger Airways) share booking system. So, that's kind of messed up. This is how it looks like when you select and book for a flight to Cebu Pacific or Tigerair:



So, lesson learned here is to check my flight details prior to my scheduled flight. I don't want to fly with Tigerair again - terrible, terrible take off and landing experience. I felt like I was riding a paper plane. The only consolation to this is that the flight was not delayed and 20 minutes early on arrival. But I will never fly with Tigerair again.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Boracay 2014 With My Sister

I spent the weekend with my sister out of the busiest of the city and immerse ourself in Boracay. Every time I visit the island, I see many changes - it is progressing and staying. Change is good.


It was actually an unplanned trip. I asked my sister on Friday if she wants to go to Boracay, since she hasn't been there yet we packed our stuff get ready for an overnight stay in Boracay. It was a sweet escape. After all, it's our birthmonth.


I am amazed at how my sister grew up so fast. It was also nice to actually bond, drink and talk with her. It's great to see the changes in her.




Needless to say, we had a fun weekend. Hope to do it again soon. :)

Monday, March 10, 2014

My First Tattoo

I always wanted to get a tattoo but never had the chance to get one. On Saturday I got my first ink. I would like to say it was an instant decision, although I already have talked to my tattoo artist before and how I would like it done. I had it done earlier than the original schedule since I got nothing to do for the weekend, so I thought it would be the best time.

Having the common design in mind + a few modifications on the original design made me psyched. I never had any tattoo before, so I had no idea how painful it is or how to deal with pain. I have heard stories that it hurts a lot while some said it's tolerable.

So I went there calm and collected. The session started after 10 minutes I got there and I was already ready for it. The needle biting into my skin was so new to me - it hurts but not too painful. The design is going to be bigger than I anticipated. I am getting a full back tattoo.. but I'm doing it per session.



Two hours after, I braced myself for more pain. I knew that this was going to be more painful when the needle started drilling near my spine. But, it was still bearable.

I maintained my sanity with my smartphone - listened to music while checking Facebook to keep me occupied. Then my friend came over to check the progress while taking pictures. My conversations with my friend and tattoo artist made me relaxed and forgot about the pain.

3 and a half hours it was done. I survived - inked and breathing. My pain threshold was A-OK! It was nice to see the finished work of my first installment tattoo and I am happy. My second session has no date yet, but it's going to be sooner. :D

My ink is an expression of my faith. It symbolizes God's presence, my mom (my angel) who love, support, protect and guide me.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Travel Inspiration


Just excited for April. Been saving up for this. Traveling with Hec and fam again. :)

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Caviar Manicure

My friend gave me a caviar manicure set on Christmas



and I just used it today for the first time.


Not bad, right? The violet color on my ring fingernail is just Caronia and I got the caviar from Plazuela. :P

I love nail polish/nail color. Although I change nail colors every week, there are also days that I give my nails a break from polish to breathe. I also love doing nail art. I've used nail decals twice, but most of the time I do it with nail colors alone - with or without nail art tools. I've posted 'some' of my nail art designs in my Instagram. Feel free to browse. :)


Monday, February 03, 2014

NFL Halftime Show - Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers

I am one of the many who always gets excited during the half time show. This year, it's Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

My reaction when the halftime show started.




















Check out the halftime show performance. Enjoy!


I love it! I wish I could see Red Hot Chili Peppers perform live. They are coming to Clark, Pampanga on February 22, 2014 for the International Music Festival.





















When I learned in December that they are performing in Clark, I started saving up (cause you know, the ticket is expensive) and wanted to go even if I am alone. But I don't think I can be there, since I've extended my vacay here in Iloilo. So I'd rather spend my savings for the upcoming summer vacay. :D

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Saturday - Dinagyang Weekend

How was your Dinagyang Weekend? Well, if you ask me.. I had a great one! I just went out in the evening to be at Flownation Dinagyang 2014 at Flow Superclub with my girl friend, Kristiane. It has been almost 2 years that I haven't been partying/clubbing.. so I definitely had a great time. Plus, I have seen many of my friends there too.

I took a short video of the party. Please bear with the sound quality.. I took it using my smartphone only. :P


That's Martin Pulgar of Republiq on the deck.

We only stayed there for like 3 hours and went to Pietro Kaffee to meet some of my friends who happened to be in the area.



Saturday, January 25, 2014

Dinagyang Fever

I was not feeling well this morning, so I guess right now it's getting worse. I'm starting to get a sore throat and a cold. Yikes! No, I can't get sick.. it's Dinagyang weekend! I gotta take my meds to make me feel better in the morning. I want to feel the Dinagyang fever, but not literally. ;)

Happy Dinagyang 2014, Iloilo! 

Friday, January 24, 2014

Thank You Tita April

I was so busy dealing with crazy handful of nothing. The busiest days are taking its toll. It's overwhelming. Then I received a Viber message from Tita April, my boyfriend's mom which made me feel better upon reading it. It's really nice to know that somebody is thinking about you. It made me feel loved. This is not the first time she checks up on me. It just that today is perfect timing to make me feel better. So this deserves to have an entry here. You may say this is just a corny or shallow post, but I just wish I could share the rest of our convo. I'd rather not, 'cause I don't want to spoil and maybe jinx the good stuff. :D




I love her not because of the things she does for me, but because she is really a nice person.. not just to me but also to anybody. I always tell Hec that I still feel very shy whenever I'm with her mom (because); she would text or call me and invite me over for lunch or dinner or movies.. and many other things. It's not a negative thing, but I'm just shy 'cause it's always on her and won't take my share. Every time I come home to Iloilo from Pampanga, she would fetch me at the airport (and back). Last year, she took a break from class just to fetch me at the airport. I thought it was just her driver, but she was there too. Her generosity towards me makes me very shy, and to say 'thank you' is not enough. .

She is just so sweet and loving. And I'm more respectful to her as well. I really appreciate that she considers me like a part of her family. I remember when she was at my mother's funeral, she hugged me for like two minutes and said, "I will always be here for you". That's one of the nicest things a person has ever said to me that day. So thank you tita, for the love and for making me feel special. :) I'll see you when you come back from training.