Last January, i decided to pack up the familia (well at least the four of us) and head to Tagaytay for a short but sweet vacay. 

I was able to get this awesome deal at Deal Grocer -  an overnight stay for 4 complete with breakfast and massages at T House Tagaytay. It's this little B&B right after Mahogany Market when you turn left (assuming you're coming from Sta. Rosa, Laguna). It's bigger than it seems, specially from the outside.

Let me give you a quick tour of the place.

The first thing you see when you drive up (or is it down?) is the open air lobby. You check in, sip your welcome drinks and get escorted to your room. The parking is on the other side and you'll have to go back out to the street and back to the main driveway in case you forgot to unload. It would be best drop all your stuff off at the lobby before parking your car.

After checking out every nook and cranny of this B&B, we decided to chill for a while in the room.

Exhibit A

Mommy loving the room and obviously the bed. I have no idea what the "L" sign is for. LOL.

Exhibit B

A big ass vanity mirror and four women. I think you get the picture. Hahaha!

And, always.. almost always one member will be in charge of the camera. And well, have a LOT of fun with it. Here's an homage to our official photog and discovering that her favorite sin... is vanity. Hahaha!

After tiring ourselves with our vanity, we decided (for whatever reason) to change into our swimmies and take a dip in the pool. 

Damn was it cold! We wanted to stay longer.. But alas none of us can bear the temperature. We washed up and headed to the spa for our massages.


After our massages, we were starving. 

I was too lazy to drive around anymore. Considering we're quite far from all the good restos. So we decided to have dinner at T House's restaurant. Now I'm wishing I had the energy to do so.

We had the salad to start off our dinner. The only course i really felt like eating on that table. We also had the bulalo (a must!) but i find that the ones served at Green ATS and Pamana are way better. The lechon kawali, well.. it was alright. Not sure what to really think of it. And then came dessert. Chocolate lava cake.. more like plain chocolate cake. No gushing chocolate lava.. the very thing i was looking forward to when i ordered the damn cake. I mean it tasted what a chocolate cake is supposed to. It was good.. not what i was looking forward to though.

And then there was wine.

After dinner we headed to our room and opened one of the bottles we had brought with us. A nightcap of some sort. Not before we chilled at our favorite spot. It was beautiful at night.

I've never gone to Boracay for work. I've always seen the place as a vacation spot. This summer, I found myself in Boracay not for fun but for work. So I thought.

I was a bit apprehensive in going to the island with the mindset of having to work the entire time. I thought to myself, "This will definitely ruin my perspective of Boracay." I'm thankful though that I was with a colleague who was fun to work with. :)

I'd like to share how we managed to be serious with work and still have fun.

1. Dress the part

It's almost impossible not to! We're all guilty of this. We're more vain than we actually admit to be. Once in a while is not so bad. Just don't flood our feeds. :)
I think that's pretty much it. That's how I "survived" a work week in Boracay. I hope everyone else is enjoying their summer! Hugs and besos! 

I've never been one to put on too much make up on a daily basis. I'm good with the basics - Foundation, lipstick and concealer. A light dusting of blush if i feel like it. That's pretty much it. As i (as difficult as it is to admit) age, i have noticed the more i need make up to... what's the word i'm looking for? cover up? Yeah let's go with that. I have noticed that i now need make up to cover up blemishes, dark circles, the list goes on.

Discovering my need for make up led me to discover that i do LOVE the stuff. And i think i maybe hooked. Not that i pile on the stuff or anything but i am getting the hang of it. And here i am writing a little confession on products i am currently in love with.

Tony Moly's Party Lover Cake Eyeshadow


I've never been one to make a fuss on my eyebrows but recently i've been concerned on how they look. Just like any other girl, i sought out the perfect product for me. The shade matches my eyebrows perfectly and doesn't come off to harsh. I must admit i need practice though. Haha!

Benefit's  Perk Up Artist Concealer Palette



I've been looking for a good concealer that can cover up blemishes and dark circles. The great thing about this palette is it has 3 types of concealer: one for covering up blemishes, one for dark circles and one that can be used for highlighting. Correct, Cover and Brighten. It also comes with a 2-ended concealer brush. Now I understand why a lot of ladies love products from Benefit. I can't wait to get my hands on their other products.

To more retail therapy discoveries!

Growing up, I was never really taught the value of money. Sure they tell you money don't grow on trees and that everything you want in life you have to work hard for. But when you're never put through the necessary training to fully comprehend just how difficult it is to earn money and most importantly save up, you are in big trouble. I'm certain you already know where this post is heading but indulge me.