Blog Awards, Bantayan Island
4:33 AMI do have an outfit post coming right up, but before that... Friends, do meet the little slice of tropical paradise known as Bantayan Island:
(image source: Christian Toledo, Flickr)
...where I will be spending the entire week in. Seriously, I am so psyched! Truth be told, I've always been in one with the beach-- I always seem to find my "true north" when I'm facing a wide horizon and the open sea. something about the beat of the waves and the white sand thats truly tranquil... and I can't believe I finally have a whole week to enjoy it, as I'm usually too swamped with stuff to be able to escape.
no need to worry, as it's not as "remote" as it looks-- there's of course a town proper, there's internet.. so expect to have real time updates on what everyone in the island is wearing. And by everyone, I do mean everyone-- Bantayan becomes one huge party hub this weekend, and I simply cannot wait to take my Style Spotting there!
those things said, I got a rather pleasant surprise from the always inspirational Tanya, the one behind Captivate Me (http://captivateme.wordpress.com/)-- these two "I Like You" awards. wow, definitely makes blogging more worthwhile when you know your efforts are genuinely appreciated by even a few.
In true blogger form, I now pass it on to some incredible new (and some not so new? hehe) bloggers i have just seen and met as of late, not just for being nice and accomodating (that's a given.. you guys have all been so sweet), but for having genuinely engaging posts and stories to share. you all actually do, so please keep it up.:)
African Tea Party (http://africanteaparty.blogspot.com/)
Fashion Cappuccino (http://fashioncappuccino.com/)
Pearls in Your Hair (http://pearls-in-your-hair.blogspot.com/)
Because Wearing Black Looks Mysterious (http://becausewearingblacklooksmysterious.blogspot.com)
A Forte For Fashion (http://aforteforfashion.blogspot.com)
Please continue to inspire, guys.:) anyway, i'm off to the island at around 2:30 am later (its already 7:30 pm)... i'm hoping you guys have a fabulous week as well! i can't wait to update you regarding my island trip.
XOXO
25 comments
Oh my god, this island is so pictureque. I guess your week will be fantastic! Thanks for commenting, yeah I see, you won't need tights there!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photo sunset!
ReplyDelete...and congrats on the award!
Have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I'm jelous! My landscape is full of oak, birch and pine trees. This is quite beautiful in spring when everyhing is so green, but I would rather like to live in some exotic place with palms, ocean (not sea, in croatia the sea is nice but too dark and deep, there's no sand, just rocks), sand, sun sun sun! Have a nice weekend! Hugs.
ReplyDeletePatricia (that's my real name ;)
hey chica, of course id love to trade links! ive added you
ReplyDeletewow so jealous! have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteand yes, definitely up for exchanging links! :)
Where exactly is Bantayan Island? The beach looks amazing! Congratulations on your awards!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have the best time ever there! Beaches are the best vacations !
ReplyDeletejuliet xxx
HI!!! Have a great vacation and I can't wait to see your photos! The ocean, sand, sun and stylish beachgoers, all sound good! Thank you so much for the sweet words and your award, it really makes my day! xxxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteoooh, so jealous. hope you have a good trip!
ReplyDeletexx, carrie
www.mybarestyle.com
Wow, that does look like paradise. Enjoy it all you can!
ReplyDeleteAnd merci beaucoup for those lovely awards!
ah that island looks awesome !!!! so relaxing and stuff
ReplyDeletehave fun!;)
Your pictures are making me miss South East Asia... have a great trip and congrats on the awards!
ReplyDeleteSo To be honest I don't know Philippines very Well . . . BUT all these pictures frankly give me envy to discover these amazing landscapes !!!!! I am truly astonished by the bewitching/caressing majesty of this twilight/aurora . . .
ReplyDeleteà Bientôt, Antoine
island trip ??!
ReplyDeletewhy am i not present ?
have an amazing time
xx
The pictures are amazing, like in paradise!
ReplyDeleteSO JEALOUS!!! It looks gorgeous--have a great time :-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteoh.. i really want to spend my weekend there too! looks like a very amazing place ever!
ReplyDeleteyou're so lucky, dont you know?
please visit my blog if you dont mind.
xoxo
oh my god! it looks splendid! if i move to the philipines, we'll go right? :) I added u on facebook now (i've been a little slow and busy at the same time these days, sorry) and i think it's the right person? i'm however looking forward to reading your posts from what seems to be close to heaven!
ReplyDeletelove
hi chic lady!
ReplyDeletepls tell your friends thank you so much and i'm so glad to hear about it.
have fun!
What a gorgeous place!
ReplyDeleteThank you muchly for the award, awww. I love it :)
I promise to acknowledge in the blog....complete awesomeness.
p.s. I too am enamoured by the 80s...nothing wrong with that ;)
I sort of want to be there right now. It looks amazing
ReplyDeleteOh my, the island looks like a paradise. So jealous! Luckily, I'm headed off to the bahamas for spring break in two days! Have a lovely trip!
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Congratulations on that award dearie! Very well deserved and GAH I am all sorts of jealous right now about where you're going!! :(
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fantastic break peach! Can't wait to see what you churn out next. Hopefully an episode of those weekend breaks ;)
xox Eeli
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