Paseo de Roxas

Showing through the leaves resembling laces, I saw a cream and blue building with rounded windows and blue balconies. I thought it was charming.

Yuchengco Museum, Ayala Avenue, MRT, 11/18

The last time I visited Yuchengco Museum was in 2016. During this visit, I have come to know a national artist, Cesar Legaspi. Two of his works caught my attention. More so, I learned that he was color blind and this was why his choice of colors have instensity in them. 

I was lucky to witness a whole room dedicated to Amorsolo. What I couldn't forget about that exhibit was, I saw two The Mango Harvest paintings. I asked the guards why but none of them couldn't answer my inquiry. I tried reaching out to the museum but no response yet. Anyways, it was a fulfilling museum trip. Of course, the trip wouldn't be complete without souvenir shopping. 

Update 11/24: Yuchengco Museum replied back. Amorsolo was a master replicator of his paintings. He had a lot of requests for copies of his paintings, he had sort of like a catalog where people would choose which one they liked. They are all original paintings, done in different years. But when you look closely at each painting, there are tiny details that vary (e.g. the girl’s strap, number of mangoes & other fruits, etc). They aren’t totally identical. He made sure of it. ☺️

Last Saturday's weather was perfect weather for a long stroll so I took that opportunity. I love Makati and it's been years since I took a stroll.

One thing led to another, since I was on my way to the MRT, I chose to take it. It's been years and it improved. Malamig na sa train. :D

Makati, 11/13

What's supposed to be a museum trip turned spontaneous shopping in my favorite Greenbelt wing, Filipino zone. Maraming nadagdag, Kaayo, Filip+Inna, Yoya, and more. Christmas shopping came early and I am proud that I didn't take Grab so I really saved some. ;)

Makati Cinema Square and Little Tokyo, 11/4

February 2020 was the last time I'd been here and I always wanted to go back but I couldn't find the time UNTIL yesterday. I decided to go because I wanted to experience ukay ukay shopping. There was only one time we did that and it was only less than 15 minutes. 

I chanced upon Laureen Uy's and Shaira Luna's vlogs about Ukay Hauls and those vlogs inspired me to give it a try. It sounds fun like treasure hunting. :)

Well... I didn't realize that it was tiring. Lol.

I was choosing carefully because I still don't want to accumulate garments I won't wear. I think I got lucky with the skirt. I'll post them after I washed them.

Aside from Ukays, I found a leather shop store that sells belts. OMG, I have been looking for one and finally, I got one. Sabi ng nagmaman ng store they are there for 25 years but I was a frequent in Chino Roces because of Slim's but I never saw this store! Anyways, that belt was my favorite purchase of the day. I'll definiely buy a couple more. 

Since nasa Makati na rin ako, I dropped by Little Tokyo. Instead of dining in, I chose to grocey shop. Ang onti ng mabili ko but I spent nearly Php 1700. OMG. Okay lang, part of the trip since I rarely go to the area. 

I miss Jhen and Ima, I messaged them and said hello, and hopefully we meet soon. ♡

Nanay's 65th Birthday, July 2019

To Goodland