seriously, this is a blog: 2015

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Happiness comes in many forms: DBS Party 2015

If there is a single aspiration that everybody is searching for, that would be happiness. This aspiration however, is a generic idea that comes in many forms and it gets a little complicated as we grow older.

In my younger years, a simple treat from my parents or a reward or a yummy food would make me the happiest person in the world but now that my goals and my priorities have changed, the level of happiness I get from the usual things I reward myself has also changed. True to you, too, right?

HAPPINESS COMES FROM THE WORK YOU LOVE.

This year, I am proud to represent one of the city's most luxurious hotel and being part of the MarCom team. It is a very challenging job but it becomes very rewarding when you partner and work together with your friends.

Ria: First word, two syllables
Group: Computer Screen?
Ria: O-em-gee! Publish A Post!

Shoti: One word
Group: TUMBLR!
(So ninja-like, we cant even create a GIF!)

Momie Verns: Move over kids, English, Two Words

HAPPINESS COMES FROM A HEALTHY COMPETITION

This is probably a lesson I learned from my fellow DBS members--competition can be really fun! Its a very odd experience but losing and competing against the brightest most competitive team brings you out of your shell. Winning is, of course, a bonus and we had one big bonus this day--we won!

Way to go VP! Most Photographed!

HAPPINESS COMES FROM LEADING A GROUP

Just like any other volunteer work, the reward comes from leading a group is a type of happiness that is very meaningful. Kudos to you, our officers! Thanks for all your hardwork.

Awesome Officers, Gateway Bloggers, Food Bloggers, Lifestyle Bloggers, Fashion Bloggers, Parenting Bloggers, Travel Bloggers, Photobloggers, Group hugs!

HAPPINESS COMES FROM BEING PART OF THE COOLEST BLOGGING COMMUNITY

And coming together from different niches, different places and colorful personalities. The DBS is a community that allowed me not only to meet new people but also get new friends. After three years of blogging, my blog has not only turned to a means to express myself (another way to be happy) but also to fill a cup of sunshine in my life.

Hahaha, Dont worry Quima, we still love you no matter what! :D

HAPPINESS COMES FROM PARTNER COMPANIES WHO SUPPORT DBS-all the way!

Thank you and we look forward to another awesome year ahead. Special mention to our friends from Smart Communications! Davao Bloggers Society is officially powered by Smart and was announced during the party.

Smart Communications

MySkin Origins

Krispy Kreme

Lachis Sans Rival

The White House Fusion Cuisine and Wine Lounge

Sun Life Financial

Air Asia

Campaigns & Grey

TGIFridays

Bulgogi Brothers

Italiannis

Eden Nature Park and Resort

Crocodile Park

Maxima Aquafun
SM City Davao & SM Lanang Premier

NCCC

Martish Marketing

Glamourbox

Marco Polo Davao

Alor's A Home Kitchen

Waterfront Insular Hotel

Annipie
The Brewery
Fujifilm Philippines
Fujifilm Instax

The Davao Bloggers Acquaintance Party 2015 was held last May 16, 2015 at The White House Fusion Cuisine.

Photo credits to Alfredo Agreda. Thanks, Red!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Hip Hop to a Healthy Skin with MySkin Fitness Series

As you may have known by now, I am big fan of MySkin Origins products. Not only because its a local product and it uses natural ingredients, MySkin Origins has proven to be effective and very gentle to people with allergies like me!

I started using MySkin for about two years already and I have now my sisters snatching my stash of soap whenever they visit me. Unlike some brands that make you "unnaturally white" or have that skin peeled-off-too-much-you-look-like-you're-on-the-last-layer-of-your-skin, MySkin would give you a beautiful glowing healthy skin. And I kid you not when some people that I haven't seen in a few years would have notice the big difference of my old-haggard skin before to a more presentable lady-like skin nowadays.

Well, the deeper truth to that did not only rely solely on the products of MySkin Origins. It was also coupled with a healthy lifestyle and a change in diet. Quitting coffee (at least, lessening it) and trying to get as much sleep also helped!

This is the reason why MySkin Origins has been promoting the fitness series among its clients as being beautiful really don't happen overnight.

So here is the latest fitness soiree we had with a Hip Hop theme this time. Coaching everybody was no other than Master Bryan Grandeza of Groove Unlimited Dance Community together with Ryan.

With fellow Davao Bloggers. (c) Alan Echano , MySkin Origins

Group Hug! (c) Alan Echano , MySkin Origins

Special thanks to Sir Alan and Ms. Jen Echano for inviting us again and for making us part of the Team Beautiful from MySkin. Also a special shout out to Greene Dare for partnering with MySkin Origins in this advocacy.

Cheers to being beautiful, inside and out! :)

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Photography: Wrapping Up 2014 with Portraits

Year 2014 has come to its final kick and since there hasn't much photography projects aside from my food reviews, I'd like to share my favorite portraiture collection.

Noticeably, I have had no male models for the last two years and I also realized that most of my faves are in black and white. The drama in portraits seem to have been my major theme. Gladly, comparing my old portraiture to this collection, there has been a change of style and a little refinement in detail (whew!). Indeed, the first 10,000 photos are the worst photo that a photographer can take. Reaching almost my 10,000th photo, I am happy that I am learning more and (not to brag) improving.

What mirrors and bed sheets can do
Model: Lara Kim HMUA: Paulyn Dy Lights: Darryl Lara

My mentor once said that "If you want to do something wrong, do it right"...thus balloons? BALLOONS IT IS!
Model: Joy Dalumpines for her 18th birthday