San Mateo and Teresa, 11/23

Colorful fruits from lola. I ate the papaya to wash down the many isaws I consumed today. :D

ISAW: I can't resist. This is not good for me but I guess once in a while indulgence wouldn't hurt.

Mukhang nakakatakot yung shot but in real life, it was a serene 4 am morning sky.

After San Mateo, I went to Teresa to pay PDCs to RRC. Long commute. I enjoyed it. I didn't get a chance to take pictures except for this while looking for plastic balloons. This was childhood.

Sundaying at Italianni's, 11/19

After attending a Sunday mass and visiting our loved ones in Marikina, we went to Libis to visit the Honda showroom. Yay! Finally! After that, I chose to dine in at Italianni's. I never wanted to eat here in the past as I 'd associate the resto with cheese and pasta. Di ako mahilig dun. But, we gave it a shot since The Bistro Group offers 50% off to BDO users. Marami pala silang choices.

Our tummies were full and my alcohol dosage for the day was satisfied. :D

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

Cubao Expo Take Two!, 11/11

I enjoyed Cubao Expo (Cubao X) the second time around. I went to a vintage shop just to window shop then the owner of The Grey Market Vintage came up to me and offered me the vintage bangle because she thought I might like it because she saw me wearing one. I did!

Okay, like this cat, I need to go home and rest. :D Hi chubby cat! It reminds me of Muta of The Cat Returns.

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. ;)

Binondo, 11/11

Ohhh so this is Binondo. I can't tell what I exactly felt but it was definitely a different experience. I live in Manila and I visited Divisoria in the past but to be able to take a stroll in Binondo was something else. Like I was transported. I definitely felt like a tourist.

Polland and Matsuki were my favorites.

Escolta Take Two!, 11/11

Dahil nasarhan ako last week, I needed to see the place longer. I read there will be a handmade goods fair, too.

Puro stickers, I never thought that a lot of people are obsessed with stickers these days, I was happy that I was able to find non-sticker good finds -- ceramics earrings, resin clips and this cool custom jeepney signage maker. 

Hub Make Lab Escolta and Cubao Expo, 11/5

For some reason, I missed PUJ commuting so I gave in for two reasons: to just indulge and save on Grab fare. After visiting the National Museum, I rode a jeepney that would take me to Escolta! Yay! I got so excited. It's the feeling of you don't know where you're going but you just know that you'll get there.

On my way to Hub Make Lab, I entered a church and decided to attend a mass, later I learned it was Sta. Cruz church. I'm glad I did. 

National Museum of Fine Arts, 11/5

The last time I visited was in 2020. I find myself turning to museums when I need to breathe and clear my head. There is something that's healing about visiting and seeing paintings and sculptures. So, walk with me and see the things that caught my attention. :)

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. ♡