A dance for two...

New Journey to a more blissful life!

2014-09-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

I know it has indeed been awhile since I last wrote an entry here. I would like to share it to all of you but it would surely take up most of my time, to make it short just as what life gives all of us I have been through ups and downs this year. A major incident happened and it really crushed down all of me, it affected my whole entire being but that incident made me strong and I'm proud of where I am right now.

The most important thing after all the hardship I went through is being blessed with a baby. Yes, you read that right! I am having a baby and I found out about during my 6 month. It was indeed a surprise, I never had any pregnancy symptoms such as early morning sickness, but I did went through a major weight lose starting March on wards. It did not really bother me as I was very busy with work, getting barely enough sleep and I always get to skip meals. I just noticed my baby bump on my birthday pictures, and it is where I decided that I'm going to take a pregnancy test. I did 2 and both gave me positive results.

Finding out about my pregnancy made a drastic change in my life, I learned to be very patient, to be brave and make important decisions (which I'm not good at before), to save up this time for my birth and my baby, and to really prioritize my needs vs. my wants. Also, most importantly I became much closer to God and my family. Everyone has been very supportive and is very excited.

Being a first time mom entails me to a lot of "first" as well, like choosing the right OB/Gyne, choosing the right hospital, Do's and Don'ts and many more which moving forward I would like to share in this blog for other first time times to know too and I hope this will help as I have also been reading a lot of blogs and it gave me a lot of tips regarding pregnancy etc. which I will be posting really soon.

I would also like to take this chance to announce to everyone to...

I will be sharing to all of you soon his baby name as well and many many more towards this new and wonderful journey I am taking.

xoxo

iamdriza :)

Summer Ain't Over Till I say It's Over! {2013}

2013-06-03T11:40:00.002-07:00

Unexpectedly I went home to Cebu twice this May. First, was to celebrate my niece's birthday and Second is the most unplanned part where my friends wanted to have an impromptu vacation. It was just a 3 day thing and we had to squeeze in a lot of things to do within this small amount of time. Gladly, we are able to do it! Spending not just with my friends but I involved my family as well which made it more fun and unforgettable!

Landed around 8:45am in Mactan and we went straight to Sto. Nino Church & Magellan's Cross. For our breakfast I brought them to Larsian which is very known as the BBQ Center of Cebu.

Airport! Tired but really excited

Sto. Nino Church

Magellan's Cross

PUSO

BBQ!

Larsian at Day, but at night there is a huge crowd in here.

Went directly to the bus station after the meal, and slept 3 hours until we reached home and slept again.

It was the Feast of our Lady of Fatima when we arrived, and the usual program and disco was happening. I met some of my childhood friends and we went partying with them, together with my brothers and cousins as well. I will never miss a "disco" in my hometown, we all love to dance!

Cousins and Brothers!

Party!

Childhood Friends Reunite!

2nd Day

KAWASAN FALLS

Badian, Cebu

Entrance Fee at Php 10 only, tables and chairs at Php 100 and the best part is the raft for Php 300. Really cheap for a very fun experience and bonding moments with my family and friends!

3rd Day

Whale Shark "Butanding" Watching

Brgy. Tan-Awan, Oslob Cebu

3rd Day Part 2

My favorite place to go whenever I come home is the beach, and it's this particular beach that I will never get tired of going back to. The sand, pure as white. The waters, blue as the sky. Nothing but serene and pure relaxation. Better than Boracay I believe.

We stayed from 11am to 10pm. That's how fun this day was and we don't even want to go home, considering that the next day we are going to Manila and face reality once again.

4th Day

This beautiful sunrise bid farewell to a summer well spent. I will forever be grateful for all the blessings God has given and for every brand new day we wake up to.

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

Cloud 9!

2013-05-02T10:55:00.002-07:00

I just came back from my 5 days vacation back at home in Cebu and to be honest my happiness have never been so high like this before. A lot happend. Like a lot. Really. I know, pa-ulit2x.

I wish I can say everything here in my blog, but there are some things I'd like to keep with myself first. All I know is that I had fun and I don't have any regrets. Will blog about my trip soon! In the meantime, I'd like to share this picture of me in my favorite beach. Where a lot of memories came back rushing to me.

{My January on Instragram}

2013-02-01T13:41:00.002-08:00

1. My new favorite shirt! OKC <3 p="">

2. Breakfast with colleagues at Banapple

3. Mass at Basilica de Sto. Nino sent from my friend in Cebu (wasn't able to attend this year)

4. Gotong Batangas at 3am! #nomnom

5.Banderitas

6. Jack Daniels for Ara's Birthday at home!

7. Skyping with the Fam in Cebu for my Lola's 1st Death Anniv and they showed me this! LECHON :( I want you so bad!

7. My morning view at the office 6:30

8. Me and MOJO!

1. Got this from http://weheartit.com/ do you know where I can find this kind of nail polish?

2. Midnight dinner at Mercato! Babyback ribs for 120php! cheap and yummy #nomnom

3. Company kick off party for 2013!

4. La Paz Batchoy! Ilo-ilo's best #nomnom

5. ♥

6. In your memory Lola :( #tattoo

7. Early morning at the Market and trying out my new App Overgram!

7. My siblings

8. BEYONCE on GQ Mag! One hot mama! #bodyinspiration

How was your 1st month of the year so far? Mine was both up and down. Wasn't really in the mood to be happy at all because we are commemorating my Lola's 1st death anniversary, and we are missing her presence so much.

It's just so different now.

Anyways, I hope you are all doing great! Sorry for being a very inconsistent blogger. LOL

xoxo

iamdriza ♥

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{Hello 2013!!!}

2013-01-08T07:51:00.003-08:00

Happy New Year!!!

Hope all of you had a good one! Mine was great, but it would be more awesome if I was able to go home to Cebu and spend it with my family. I thought I'd make a list of my goals this year, but I realize I've been doing it for the past years and I can't seem to follow it for some reasons (laziness maybe?) but again I'll still try.

Right now, everything's been good to me and I just want to continue it that way. I am so thankful for having a family that supports me and still makes me feel loved even if I'm islands away from them and friends who continue to encourage me in the best possible way they can. Slowly and surely I've changed a lot of things in me, this new career made me feel great and happy with my life, all those 4 years of stress made me stronger and confident in the way I handle myself everyday. A lot of people say I've glowed and became more happier! So I'm sharing you below my recent pictures. I hope they do the justice!

Puppy Love ♥

I've regained my fashion interest!

The courage to pose in front of a busy crowd!

Blooming eh?

Coffee anyone?


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

This is year is all about making making my dreams come true! and by that reaching my goals not just for myself but for my family. Hope you all had a great year ahead!

Cheers to another 365 days of happiness!

Opps makes that 357 because this post has been so over due!

xoxo
iamdriza ♥♥♥

{Moving on & Lessons learned}

2012-12-19T10:35:00.001-08:00

M.I.A for 5 months, I'm probably one of the worst blogger in the world but I do have an excuse for that! Things did not go well last July onwards with my current Job and after 4 years I decided to leave for good. It was a tough decision to make and I had to consider a lot of things such as my financial status and most importantly my family's needs. Honestly, it was hard to accept I hate leaving a place where I consider as my second home, and with the people I already consider my family but as they CHANGE is the only thing constant in this life. Surprisingly, as the days went by I moved on and became a lot more happier! No more pressure, unnecessary issues, office politics, quota's and such. Leaving and moving on made me realize that's there's a bigger world out there to conquer and a lot of opportunities to prosper. Leaving the company also taught me a lot of lessons both negative and positive, something I'd always consider in making decisions and conversing with people.

On a positive note, I already have a new job which I started about a month ago. It's a big company with a lot of opportunities which I look forward too, and the best of all new friends! I'm so inspired to work a lot more harder for my family. Probably from now on I can blog more as compared to before, I just need to learn how to organize my time and priorities.

NOW I'M BACK IN THE BALL GAME!

xoxo

iamdriza♥

Hello June!

2012-06-01T00:44:00.000-07:00

Summer's officially over in my country. Classes are about to start. The rainy seasons coming in...

Approaching towards the middle of the year, now looking back in the first 5 months and all I can say is that it has been one hell of a crazy ride! I have to cope up with a lot of troubles but not to worry because what matters is the ups not the downs ☺

There are a lot of things I would want to accomplish before this year ends, because I've got more responsibilities on hand as the day go by. I've listed it all down and I'm hoping to accomplish it all!

Double the effort! That means more hardwork.
Earn and Save Up!
Plan my 24th Birthday this July ♥
Find more reasons to be happy ☺
Stay Positive

These are just simple things, but I don't know why I'm finding it so hard to achieve them. I always remind my self to keep motivated, since I can easily be distracted by the negativity around me.

Any suggestions on how to accomplish these?

Turbo Suzuki Cup 2012

2012-05-07T07:57:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, we went off to the southern part of Luzon which is Candelaria, Quezon. A 3 hour drive from our place in Cavite. We went there with our team: OGIPTECH Racing to compete in the Turbo Suzuki Cup 2012 for the 180cc Automatic division, and guess what? we won 2nd place. :) Not bad for our 2nd time to join this kind of competition, and we fought with the best guys in the drag racing industry!

KUDOS to Kuya Roel, Neg, Billy and the rest of the guys for all the hard work! :)

VENOM!

Drag Racing has been a part of me & my boyf's life, due to the fact that we both love cars, scooters, and motorbikes along with our friends. It's a fun way to bond, at least we both love the same thing and it doesn't contradict with our hobbies.

“When it's difficult like this, the taste (of winning) is better.”

- Valentino Rossi

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

Beating the Manila Heat!

2012-04-23T02:18:00.002-07:00

Weather in Manila has been excruciatingly hot for the past weeks. I had to leave home everyday at around 12:30 noon time since my work is around 2pm, and that time is usually when the Sun strikes it’s hottest! According to news reports, the hottest temperature for the year 2012 in the National Capital Region (Manila included) is 35.9 ˚C last 22^nd April, that’s almost 36 ˚C. They say that it can get even hotter these coming days. There are also reports stating that Heat Stroke, Exhaustion and Stress are now common in the country, which I really do believe because even I experience this every time I leave for work. Inline with this, I would like to share to you some tips below.

*Photo was sent to me from our company nurse.

My Personal Tips:

Wear loose fitting clothing.
Always were sunscreen. Even when you're inside the house.
Drink water. 8 glasses per day is highly recommended to prevent dehydration (the more the better!)
Bring umbrellas, hands fans, and towel.
Wear sun glasses to keep your eyes safe.

I hope this helps, if you still know any tips please comment below and I will post it. Be safe and Stay healthy!

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

Like a Star...

2012-03-19T07:16:00.001-07:00

Corinne Bailey Rae

You've got this look I can't describe

You make me feel like I'm alive

When everything else is a fade

Without a doubt you're on my side

-Like a Star

Tonight, you are going to serenade me with your soulful songs.

You will sing beautifully as always.

With that, I am grateful.

* * *

Woke up missing my Family back in Cebu, most of all my Lola. How I wish I can still turn back time. Today I felt regret but I still see hope. I know I can make things better again, it may not be the same anymore but I hope to make a difference.

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

New 7 Cities of the World! VOTE for CEBU!

2012-03-15T01:48:00.001-07:00

Hi guys! Kindly vote for CEBU on the NEW 7 WONDER CITIES of the world. We actually have 5 cities that are included namely Vigan ranking the highest, Cebu, Davao, Ilo-Ilo, and Cagayan de Oro (vote for them too!). This isn't official yet, since it will go to 5 voting phases before naming the top 7 Cities on Dec. 7, 2013.

To VOTE go to their website.

www.new7wonders.com/cities/en

Voting is very simple, just click "select'' on the right side of the name of the city. Remember, you need to chose 7 cities. After which, you just need to verify the words on the right side and place your email address. That simple! Do check the screen shots below.

Support and Spread the love! ♥

xoxo,

♥iamdriza♥

MUSIC MONDAY: (Tonight) Best I ever had

2012-03-13T00:56:00.000-07:00

Heard this song played on Magic 89.9 and instantly got hooked on it! See, my mind goes crazy when I heard the lyrics BEST I EVER HAD simply because I always associate it with my beau A and our love song when we first dated was Drake's Best I ever had too. So, i am dedicating this him ♥

I've been playing this for the past 2 weeks already, but I haven't downloaded it yet. Oh, and Ludacris is on this song too! Couldn't ask for more. ☺

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Hope you liked it too.

xoxo,

iamdriza♥

AGREE to DISAGREE

2012-03-09T01:25:00.000-08:00

Again, I won't promise to update this all the time, due to my busy schedule and lazy weekends. LOL

MUSIC MONDAY

-50% of my life is definitely composed of MUSIC,

Honestly, I can tell you the story of my life with just

1 song. Allow me to share to you my favorites, from

new ones to even old songs. :)

TASTY TUESDAY

-For the love of FOOD! Oh and yes, I do cook. :)

WEATHER WEDNESDAY

-Anything under the sun! Can't really think of the right

title for Wednesday so expect me to change it so

often until I find the right name for it.

THOUGHTS on a THURSDAY

-Thoughts about love and life from my favorite

websites. Tumblr, We♥it, and

Pinterest.

FASHION FRIDAY

-Can't compromise into updating my OOTD's once a while, so

I'll just chose at least one oufit to share to you.

Do check me out on Lookbook one day, that's if im not

too lazy to post.

WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY: WEEKEND!

Random stuff about my weekend, it maybe simple

barkada moments, or out of town trips as long

as it makes me happy! :)

Please do wish me luck to achieve these.

Feel free to show me some love and support too!

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

In my own little world...

2012-02-22T04:17:00.000-08:00

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I am in my own little world today. It's one of those days that all you just want to do is keep quiet, do your own thing, put your earphones on and listen to some feel good music. I like it this way, not caring about the people passing by me, just sipping some coffee, and be still.

It's like I'm lying down on the beach, sand on my toes, a drink on the other hand, Corinne Bailey Rae, Erykah Badu, and Jill Scott on replay. Ah yes, day dreaming it is.

I like it this way, I really do.

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥♥♥

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NYX

2012-02-21T01:06:00.000-08:00

NYX soft matte in "San Paulo"

NYX Lip Smack in "Snow White"

I am only the typical, lip gloss, powder and blush-on type of person and never has it crossed my mind to wear such bold colors but lately I have been going gaga over my new NYX Lip Smacking in "Snow White" and NYX Soft Matte Lipstick in "San Paulo". I've read a lot of good reviews over NYX products, it being the drug store version of the ever expensive MAC. I know for sure it can be bought online through Digital Traincase, and some other sellers but I must say I was lucky enough to have seen a cute little stall around Alabang Town Center last Sunday and get to purchase these babies. I'm off to collecting more of them :) Next on my list will be Monte Carlo, Addis Ababa, London, and Stockholm.

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥♥♥

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A Sacrifice, A choice and Moving on.

2012-02-15T23:26:00.000-08:00

I know that one of the goals I have for this year is to blog more, but I haven't been really in the mood lately. One of the major reasons why I haven't been posting is because I'm still mourning from my Lola's death early January this year. There are no words, that can explain how sad me and my family are right now. I am aware that she is already in a good place now, because lately I have been dreaming about her and she is somewhat telling me that I no longer need to worry because she is already happy there.

Another reason, is that after this incident I've been thinking of going back to Cebu for good. Not just because I am no longer happy here in Manila but I missed my family already. I realized that they needed me there, the same way I feel too. I just want a brand new start with my family again, even if it means leaving my job and my boyfriend. Right now, I am very confused. I continue to pray and ask God for better guidance in my decisions

I have so many regrets in life, one of that is leaving my family before, but I know I still have time to make it up to them.

xoxo

iamdriza ♥

*all images are from www.weheartit.com

Lucy Hale for BENCH

2012-02-08T23:14:00.000-08:00

Imagine my excitement right now when I found out about this on http://chuvaness.com/.

Aria Montgomery & Ezra Fitz. The student/teacher love affair ☺

I've been an avid fan of Pretty Little Liars ever since the show started, and what got me into this is how smart and pretty these girls are! Not to mention the very hot boys on the set. Now all I have to do is drag my boyfriend to SMX this coming Saturday Feb, 11 2012 at 4pm to meet her. ♥

Oh and she has a Bench billboard along EDSA too!

*all photos above are from http://chuvaness.com/\

Spencer Hastings and Toby Cavanaugh is my favorite pair on the show. ♥

Season 2 is about to end this March, and they say A is about to be revealed! I just can't wait for the 3rd Season to be shown!

What I'm Thankful for the year 2011

2012-01-04T01:32:00.000-08:00

2011 has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for me, ups and downs everywhere; but I am proud to say I conquered it all. The people shown below are my inspiration, to continue to become a better person.

Our Savior, Jesus Christ. ☺

An amazing FAMILY! ♥

My Best Friends! ♥

My BOYFRIEND! ♥

This 2012, i'll make sure to still provide them with the right encouragement, care and support they need to continue living a fruitful life.

and I leave you with this:

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-28T08:37:00.000-08:00

I'm in Cebu right now, and I've been having the best time of my life with my family. Hitting the beach and just making the most out of this short but meaningful vacation. I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday! Looking forward for another great year ahead!

xoxo,

iamdriza :)

Wishlist!

2011-12-12T22:49:00.000-08:00

It's the middle of the month and it's just now that I've realized I need to create a wishlist. :) Below are some of the stuffs I've been wanting to get the whole year.

Doc Marten's 16 hole black boots

They now have a flagship store in Fort Bonifacio, which I'm hoping to check out soon, and maybe get this baby ♥

Leopard Print Pumps ♥

I've seen one at SO FAB, that I really really like.

50mm 1.8D Nikkor Lens ♥

For the love of portrait photography. I've been wanting to have this ever since I bought my Nikon D3000 DSLR.

Lumix GF1 ♥

I love taking pictures of anything interesting, and since I travel 5 times a week for work there are a lot I'd like to shoot. Other than an OOTD of course, and a DSLR is too big to carry.

Dear Santa, please grant at least 1 of those wishes before this year ends.

I've been a good girl.

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

What makes me happy: Weekend

2011-12-12T03:23:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was short but very fulfilling. Since it didn't stop raining I decided to take some photos of who makes me happy every time I'm home. ☺

Mo!

Hopia!

She's been sick for the past 3 days, but is very well now. ☺

Hotdog!

They're the best buds you'll ever have! and never will they break your heart. ♥

Oh and we had this for meryenda, was not able to take a photo so i grab one at weheartit instead.

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

Glam Rock

2011-12-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Here in the Philippines, you can see Christmas Parties being held everywhere. Like in my case, our company party will be held at the Hotel Sofitel, and for this year our theme will be all about ROCK, from different eras.

So I'm thinking, leather jackets, black boots, ripped out jeans, and silver spikes. Gathered a few pics from Pinterest and tell me what you think about it.

I've got too many inspirations, I know. Biker babe or Madonna, is what's definitely running through my mind now. This party comes only once in a year, it doesn't hurt dressing up in awhile. ♥

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

Don't find fault, find a remedy.

2011-12-01T00:40:00.000-08:00

This morning before going to work, I took out my baby and took pictures of myself, my dirty fan, and my pink helmet (LOL). I adjusted the settings to RAW (not knowing what it means), and gave myself a very hard time converting it to JPEG. It also didn't gave me a really good resolution, so i just edited the photos online through http://pixlr.com. Added a bit of vintage touch, and I was amazed with the outcome.

I hope you like it!

xoxo,

♥ iamdriza ♥

It's Never too late to become the person you might have been

-George Elliot

Intentio

2011-11-29T05:54:00.000-08:00

Intentio - Trailer from Loic Wirth on Vimeo.

The funny thing about fairytales, is that we forget them so fast

And we grow up, we buy things, we build fences

We sell our innocence and forget our dreams

We forget who we are in order to be something we're not

And we'll keep believing in this so called truths, until we forget how to live

Or until we open our eyes and wake up.

- Loic Wirth

It's amazing how you can find really amazing videos from vimeo.

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥

OOTD (fail)

2011-11-28T05:52:00.000-08:00

Forgive me for a very embarrassing OOTD! and for the very crappy photo resolution. I used my ever reliable Samsung Galaxy Y. Anyhow, I would like to share to you how much I super love my outfit today other than my no make up look. LOL

Denim Top: Crissa Femme (a gift from le boyfe)

Jeggings: Jag

Bag: Nina Ricci Paris

Shoes: Skyhigh wedges from Jellybean

This is me waking up too late, totally forgetting that it is a Monday, and I shouldn't be wearing jeans at all. I promise though that I'll try to get a much decent ootd next time!

Oh! and this is what made me happy today! Other than eating 1 and a half rice from ChicBoy, which I really really regret! I love giving myself special treats because it makes me feel better.

I still prefer peach mango pie from Jollibee though, but this would do. Good news! I have a baby boy :)

Meet Mo, we got him after our very trusted labrador passed away. He now sleeps in our bedroom, and makes us all happy with his cuteness and naughtiness. Such a spoiled brat!

And i leave you with this nice quote below...

"Always make a total effort,

even when the odds are against you."

- Arnold Palmer

xoxo,

iamdriza ♥♥♥