It's on like Donkey Kong tonight here in the City of Smiles!

Me and a few Cebu blogger friends (Doyzkie of ILuvCebu, Norman of Istorya.net , Yuno of BLANC Magazine, and a few others) are kicking back here at the incredibly picturesque Bacolod City to cover the maiden voyage of their first (and hopefully won't be the last) major EDM party --the Negros Love Dance Festival 2013. It was an honor to have been invited to witness such a huge endeavor, which I'm sure will be a massive success. I haven't met anyone from Bacolod who wasn't up for a great party!

All roads to the District at Ayala North Point grounds tonight as #NLDF2013 brings together a mish-mash of top names in the Philippine club scene, as well as well-respected local DJs, among which include: DJ Rex Tenio of Dugout, DJ Eric Gella of Flow, Pioneer DJ Philippines Ambassador Arra Pascual, Clyde Harris, and Elmer Dado and Gruppo Tribale (my most anticipated act). It's going to be awesome!

We'll do our very best to do some liveblogging tonight to give you some real-time scoop of the action-- presumably if we're not that drunk yet, haha. Don't miss out on the first NLDF-- check out the scene if you're able!

John Harry Bunagan and Gizelle Sembrano-Bunagan 2012 Nuptials - OnSite Wedding Film

Shot and edited by Thaad A Sabolboro of Kaleidoscope Concepts

Featuring "Hoppipolla" by Sigur Ros

I always stumble on new reasons to fall in love with my husband over and over, like, everyday. He's adorable, kind, earnest... and obscenely talented even if I do say so myself. He certainly made me proud of him as a filmmaker after seeing the final on-site wedding film of fellow fashion blogger Gizelle (of Vanilla Ice Cream) and her significant other, Harry. Dreamy, fanciful, and free-spirited, I think this video perfectly encapsulates not only how lovely their wedding day went, but their boheme characters as well.

If you're in the Philippines, or Cebu, and is looking forward to having a truly cinematic (we try, swear haha) and personalized wedding film for your big day, don't hesitate to send me an email!:)

photos by Thaad A Sabolboro

Scarification, by definition, is literally what the body experiences after receiving marks and wounds involving scratching, burning, and/or cutting into the skin. A term more popularly used for those practicing extreme body modifications, "scarification" can also be a term used for natural wounds and the process of their healing.

Since today is Good Friday, I thought it would only be appropriate to blog from within; and to stop and reflect about all the good, the bad, and the ugly. Though varying in severity and situations, I think all of us are survivors of some sort of personal turmoil, no matter what way, shape or form they may be. Over the years, we have amassed tons of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wounds-- and we have the battle scars to show for them. 

I am certainly not exempted from this. I have endured so much scarring from all sorts of wounds-some I brought on to myself, admittedly--that it's hard to cope and keep track of it all. Just this past year alone, it was such a ridiculous roller-coaster of extreme highs, and then extreme lows, and then back up again that I can't keep my emotions at bay in one place. I don't know if life will throw me a lemon, or a stone, in every corner I turn to--so naturally I've just braced myself for whatever good or bad comes around.

Despite of it all, something really good has emerged from all this stream of life challenges--a strengthened and renewed relationship with God. To anyone who asks, I will readily admit that I am not devout in practicing my religion. I don't go to church every Sunday, I cuss like a sailor, and I may have forgotten the bible basics I learned as a child. But what I DO have though is a one-to-one conversation with Him in my thoughts, an earnest faith that He will provide the strength I need to get by in this life, and a deep sense of hope that He will pave the way for the greatness (I'll try my best haha) that I'm meant to achieve for myself. No matter how bad and ugly it gets, He always sends in little signs of good that reminds me to hang on. It never fails to amaze me.

I'm proud to say that I have and will continue to survive scarification beautifully because of Him. Take the time to be thankful for the little things, especially today. Have a truly Good Friday!

With the arrival of Easter comes the potential for a last minute sojourn in hotter climes (a lot of that found in Cebu!). If you don’t have any suitable attire in your wardrobe for a stint in the sun, you can easily add some indispensables to your collection that wouldn’t look out of place in the Costas. Kit yourself out with some of the latest trends and pack some staple items that are as versatile as they are trendy. You don’t even need to worry aboutexcessive prices either – your local George at ASDA could be a saving grace, providing everything you need at rock bottom prices,  including:

 Image via Guerreisms