say it with me, oh-oh-tee-deeee

Heeey! Have you noticed? I'm obsessing with my OOTD posts. Obsessing yet again, goodness gracious!

I made it a goal to post more OOTDs this year but unlike before that I simply add the tag "ootd" in posts with decent outfits, this time I'll make dedicated posts for them. You like that better, don't you? Less messy that way. God, I hate mess!

Before we continue, I'd like to warn you that through out the first half of the year, I used and abused the gold strappies I got from SM Department Store for just a little over three hundred. Did I hear you say, great find?

Moving on, first photo was taken during New Year's eve. We had customized shirts with the Incredibles logo but changed to Incrediborbs, hence the capital B. We are cool people like that! Hahaha!

Next two photos are from our Nuvali trip. I especially love the first ensemble because I've been wanting a matchy matchy blazer and floral shorts since the start of the year. I'm happy I got it a little early.

And then here's what we call as Sunday dresses. We wore this to the mall surprisingly. We're usually too lazy to dress up when we're our destination is just 9 peso away. I guess change is good once in a while. Watyathink?

Then the outfit I wore to my father's 63rd birthday. The floral cardigan is one of my favorite closet staple but to my horror my sister burned it while ironing. Uggh! And please don't think I bully her into ironing my clothes. NO! She borrows stuff from me, that's why! Hey, baby sister! You've got to be able to shop for me in the future.

The lazy outfits I told you a while ago? Here they are. I'm a shirt&short kinda girl when it comes to malling. With malling, I mean I'm usually alone {or with my sister} doing errands. But when I go out with my family or friends, I see to it that I dress up a little. For photos sake, perhaps?

Next, my outfit when Tin and I finally caught up. We're close friends, I'd like to think. But due to the fact that we have totally different interests {fashion and travel versus volleyball and other sports}, we rarely get the chance of being together. Anyway..

The dressiest among all these is surely the next photo. Wore it to an interview I was half-hearted about. Later on, I realized I want to enjoy this bum life longer. Although at this point, I'm seriously thinking of going back to work. Boo!

Speaking of dressy, can I just say I looovvee dresses? Sorry sa ipinilit na connect, but really, I love dresses to bits. Having said that, here's another take on the girly girly look. Sported this during my niece's birthday celebration. As always, I almost didn't change to my swimming attire because I'm making the most out of my outfit. Hahaha!

Let's go to another mall outfit. I  ditched the shirt in favor of a spaghetti strap - cardigan combo because it's a family day. Or better said, extended family day. My sister and I went with my cousin's family and his wife's cousin for the latter's send off. 

Last set of photos are from my Ilocos trip, which by the way I haven't blogged about because I haven't gotten the photos from my friends. Malapit ko nang makalimutan ang mga ganap sa totoo lang. :P

First one are selfies I snuck from the Malacañang of the North. That's my outfit for the first day of the trip spent in Ilocos Sur.

Second day's outfit. I wore a simple ensemble because we had to trek somewhere in Ilocos Norte before this Pagudpud stop. Look at how tan, okay dark, I've become. Eeep!!

Still second day's outfit.  I changed to this baroque dress after dipping in Pagudpud waters. It's a little big for me at that time but I already had it altered. Haay, the downside of being petite.

Lastly, my outfit back to Vigan. It's a vintage dress perfect for Vigan's vintage feel. You agree?

Wheeew! That was pretty long. I seriously hope I didn't bore you to death. I'm sorry if I did. I just had to do this to cross off Goal # 24 Take more OOTD shots. I'm one happy but hungry girl now. Let's have lunch? :)

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old ootd's

Tossing old ootd's I found while rummaging through my local. I posted them on Facebook before, apparently I forgot to do so here. They were taken back when I was still living in Eastwood.. and oh, working for Accenture. Shizz, I miss working already.

Aztec on Aztec, Why Yes?

Casual Fridays

 Halloween Outfit

 Laces and Cross

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sunday is family day ♥

Sunday is family day. Ha! Like anyone here still doesn't know that. I have to admit it's not every Sunday that we get to bond, eat out, or go somewhere but last Sunday is that kind of a day. Hashtag Thank You Lord. ♥

I was surprised when papi {my father, of course} passed by my room and said we'll go to church. We usually talk about a day's errand the night before so we can prepare outfits and stuff, but this time it was impromptu.  And because there's no way we can ever say no to papi, gora na! Chipped nails and all. 

But mind you, I was able to prep up my hair. Haha! I want to make the most out of my mermaid hair in case I finally decide to have it chopped off. I'm still in a state of confusion by the way - have it permed permanently or get a pixie cut? Lawd, this is so tough!!

Where was I again? Oh there, our family day. Hahaha! Before we left, we were making fun of our Margaux & Celyn pegs. Obviously, I was Margaux and Dana was Celyn. Even my little niece said "para kang si margaauuxxx". By the way, they weren't able to join us because she's not feeling well that day.

Margaux & Celine :P

even brother bear joined in the riot

Guess which church we visited? Hehehe. Kailangan pa bang i-memorize yan? Grotto Church, of course! Other visits here and here. :)

After the mass, photo ops followed. Our parents were quick to remind that we had to hurry 'cause papi has a meeting the next hour. Sino ba naman kami para umapila? Hahaha! So there, quick photo ops while eating chicharon, broas and many more merienda I'd rather not enumerate.

photo ops with the fam bam ♥

And then a guard passed by, imagine our excitement. I was the one who asked him for a favor. I've been the spokesperson of the family since I matured enough, all the more when I started earning decent salary. Anyway, below's the photo he took. Sarap batukan ni kuya! Hahaha! Joowwkk!

our blurred family photo right here

Before we left for for another photo-worthy location, our super sweet father handed mom her bag, as in iaabot lang sana. We couldn't resist taking his photo so we asked him to carry the bag a bit longer. He was super game! Love you to bits, papi! :*

we were sooo kilig seeing this ♥

And here's the other photo-worthy spot. Grotto church can be a church and a park at the same time, believe me! We saw other enthusiasts carrying DSLRs and a tripod, if I'm not mistaken.

cool kids, bro

We also tried to mimic our poses in an old photo but we failed big time. Never mind. :P Here's an OOTD to cap this post.

awkward pose is awkward :3

 More ootd posts here! Click as you please. Enjoy Friday night, you guys! :)

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fickle-minded like that

I am fickle-minded and there's no denying it. Case in point: Remember when I said I want to have my hair permed? Few months after, I am seriously thinking of having my hair chopped into something super short. Pixie cut, perhaps? Just writing about it makes me all giddy {but nervous too}. Ohai, girl logic.

how about this?
via

I'll be amending my "getting my shit together" bucket list the moment I make up my mind - hopefully soon for my birthday. Help me decide? :)

this is how I look btw with curly hair
sorry Tin,  had to drag you in this :*

Hafta gooo! Enjoy the rest of your Saturday, guys!

07.11.2013 Update

I changed my photo to something more decent just 'cause. I already said I'm fickle-minded, right?

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the andy grammer obsession part 3

the andy grammer obsession part 2

 Just so you know, I hate unfinished businesses. So here I am again for the third installment of the Andy Grammer obsession series. I'm too lazy to research thought so we'll go mainstream today. I'll be posting songs from his first studio album,  Andy Grammer,  released on June 14, 2011. The first single was "Keep Your Head Up", the same song that made me research about him, the same song that I listened to over and over again few months back.

First Album: Andy Grammer (2011)

Source: Local Drive? Hehe! :P

Track 01
Keep Your Head Up

Lyrics

I've been waiting on the sunset

Bills on my mindset

I can't deny That they're gettin high

Higher than my income

my income's breadcrumbs

I've been trying to survive

The glow that the sun gives

Right around sunset

Helps me realize

This is just a journey

Drop your worries

You are gonna turn out fine.

Oh, you'll turn out fine.

Fine, oh, you'll turn out fine.

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

I know it's hard, know its hard,

To remember sometimes,

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

I've got my hands in my pockets,

Kickin these rocks.

Its kinda hard to watch this life go by.

I'm buyin into skeptics,

Skeptics mess with, the confidence in my eyes

I'm seeing all the angles, starts to get tangled

I start to compromise

My life and the purpose.

Is it all worth it,

Am I gonna turn out fine?

Oh, you'll turn out fine.

Fine, oh, you'll turn out fine.

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

I know it's hard, know its hard,

To remember sometimes,

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

Only rainbows after rain

The sun will always come again.

And its a circle, circling,

Around again, it comes around again.

Only rainbows after rain

The sun will always come again.

And its a circle, circling,

Around again, it comes around,

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

I know it's hard, know its hard

To remember sometimes,

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

Keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

Keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down, eh.

Keep your head up, oh,

And you can let your hair down.

Track 02
Fine By Me

Lyrics

You're not the type

Type of girl to remain

With the guy, with the guy too shy

Too afraid to say, he'll give his heart to you forever

I'm not the boy that will fall to his knees

With his hands clasped tight

Begging, begging you please

To stay with him for worse and for better

But I'm staring at you now

There's no one else around

I'm thinking you're the girl for me

I'm just saying it's fine by me

If you never leave

And we can live like this forever

It's fine by me

In the past I would try

Try hard to commit to a girl

Wouldn't get too far

And it always somehow seemed to fall apart

But with you, with you, with you

I can see what I need

I can dream realistically

I knew that this was different from the start

And it seems that every time

We're eye to eye

I can find another piece of you

That I don't wanna lose

And I'm staring at you now

There's no one else around

I'm thinking you're the girl I need

I'm just saying it's fine by me

If you never leave

And we can live like this forever

It's fine by me

I'm just saying it's fine by me

If you never leave

And we can live like this forever

It's fine by me

And it's never easy

Darling, believe me

I'm as skeptical as you

When I think of life without 'us'

Seems like "what we supposed to do?"

But I don't wanna come on too strong

I'm just saying it's fine by me

If you never leave

We can live like this forever

It's fine by me

It's fine by me if you never leave

And we can live like this forever

It's fine by me

I'm just saying it's fine by me

If we never leave

And we can live like this forever

It's fine by me

Track 03

Slow

Lyrics

(Verse 1)

A charcoal heart that you can't ignore

Because you've been burned before

You tell me that everything that is good will end

You were building castles in the air

But they fell to the ground there was nothing there

You said you'd never get so close again

And lately, it's yellow lights and you're breaking

Say you just want to wait and see it all unfold

But baby when you find what you're seeking

Something you can believe in you just got to go

(Chorus)

So let's not take it slow

Let's not take it slow

I don't want to take it slow

Let's not take it slow

(Verse 2)

I don't want to rush your love

I can never get enough

I'm sitting outside your door

I give you everything you need

Sunshine, the world and all your dreams

So what are we waiting for

But lately, it's yellow lights and you're breaking

Say you just want to wait and see it all unfold

But baby when you find what you're seeking

Something you can believe in you just got to go

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

Waiting for the perfect storm

We've been slowly chasing love

Now it's time to cross the line

And I want more

But lately, it's yellow lights and your breaking

Say you just want to wait and see it all unfold

But baby when you find what you're seeking

Something you can believe in you just got to go

(Chorus)

Track 04 

You Should Know Better

Lyrics

I'm on the phone; you turn your back on me

We're all alone, why is this happening

I never thought I would be questioning the one I, one I love

But here we are wrapped up in silence

Can we sound the alarm both so defiant and

Don't know where to start

I keep colliding with the one I, one I love

Don't make it so hard for me to stay

You should know better than that

Before you go on breaking my heart

And I fall even deeper in love

And my lungs screaming out can you hear me

You should know better than that

And here we are, here we are

If I could leave, I would be leaving

Cause I cannot believe what I am hearing

Tell me, how can it be

I'm second guessing on the one I, one I love

Don't make it so hard for me to stay

You should know better than that

Before you go on breaking my heart

And I fall even deeper in love

And my lungs screaming out can you hear me

You should know better than that

And here we are, here we are,

Here we are, here we are again

Some forgive just to forget

I have not forgotten yet, I still believe in you

But there is a crack in our cement

This time it's permanent, permanent

You should know, you should know better than that

Before you go on breaking my heart

And I fall even deeper in love

And my lungs screaming out can you hear me

You should know better than that

And here we are, here we are,

Here we are, here we are again

You should know better than that

And here we are, here we are,

Here we are, here we are again

You should know better than that

Track 05

Lunatic

Lyrics

(Verse 1)

I've got five bucks sitting at a coffee shop

I just wrote a lyric that made me stop

Think about the world and what I got

It's a beautiful, beautiful day

I've got dreams for food and hope for drink

A new chance coming every time I blink

Sunset dripping off the thoughts I think

It's a beautiful, beautiful day

And maybe I should care more about safety

But I can't ignore or betray these voices singing

(Chorus)

You can do this, you can do this

You are not a lunatic

Crazy would be changing your mind

You can do this, you can do this

You are not a lunatic

Crazy would be leaving it behind

(Verse 2)

I've got five bucks waiting on a matinee

I love to see films in the middle of the day

Same movie seen a different way

I don't think that makes me crazy

And I start work on the opposite side, of the clock

Tic tock clubs open at nine

I like to rock till the early daylight

Write music till five, this is my life

Maybe I should care more about safety

But I can't ignore or betray these voices singing

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

I will wiggle in a straight jacket forever

This is not some slight disease we can try and cure

This is one thing in my life that I know for sure

There is no turning back now

And maybe I should care more about safety

But I can't ignore or betray these voices singing

(Chorus)

Track 06

Miss Me

Lyrics

I wake up and I'm sober

Don't even know you anymore

Punch drunk on a feeling

Lost in believing I was sure

I don't care what you have to say

Damn words get in the way, I don't wanna know

I know there'll come a time

When I look you in the eyes and say, "I told you so"

And I promise you this

You're gonna miss me, miss me

As long as you live

You're gonna miss me, miss me

Oh

Set me up for the falling

Gave me no warning, you were gone

Let me down, I was reading

I can't believe what you have done

Go do what you've gotta do

Damn words will follow you everywhere you go

And I know there'll come a time

When I look you in the eyes and say, "I told you so"

And I promise you this

You're gonna miss me, miss me

As long as you live

You're gonna miss me, miss me

Oh

I believe in my heart

When something's wrong, say it's wrong

I can deal with the part

When something's wrong if we both stay strong

I know there will come a time

When I look you in the eyes and say, "I told you so"

And I promise you this

You're gonna miss me, miss me

As long as you live

You're gonna miss me, miss me

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh

I wake up and I'm sober

Track 07

The Pocket

Lyrics

Do you want to be my love, my sight, my heart, and my eyes

My world, my pride, my stars in my skies

I'm looking for a queen who's more than gorgeous on a movie screen

I'm looking for the covergirl of dignified beauty magazine

I want dimples, and simple symbols that she's sweet

Wrinkles her nose, expose what I mean

I'm looking for a four-course meal that isn't based in base desire

I'm looking for a lady that knows the soul is more than an appetizer

Just one more thing

Just one more thing

Do we fit in the pocket, can we fix it back in the pocket

When the dreams and the drums start rocking

Can we dance with our knees not knocking

See I, I want a lady I can put stock in

I want a bass and backbeat to lock in

I want to know real love's not forgotten

I want a teacher who's eager to speak her mind

Delicate features, sweet with her tongue so kind

I'm looking for the markers that say "permanent" so we can share

I'm looking for a love still alive and well in rocking chairs

I want faithful, and stable, and able

Beauty that moves me and improves my soul

I'm looking for a shining light that likes to fight and persevere

I'm looking for a lady that wants to make me part of her atmosphere

Just one more thing

Just one more thing

Do we fit in the pocket, can we fix it back in the pocket

When the dreams and the drums start rocking

Can we dance with our knees not knocking, knocking

See I, I want a lady I can put stock in

I want a bass and backbeat to lock in

I want to know real love's not forgotten

All I need to know is (x3)

Are you clear on who you are

Do you love it?

When this world starts getting hard

Rise above it, rise above it

In the pocket

Can we fix it back in the pocket

When the dreams and the drums start rocking, rocking

Can we dance with our knees not knocking

See I, I want a lady I can put stock in

I want a base and backbeat to lock in

I want to know real love's not forgotten

In the pocket

Can we fix it back in the pocket

When the dreams and the drums start rocking, rocking

Can we dance with our knees not knocking

See I, I want a lady I can put stock in

I want a base and backbeat to lock in

I want to know real love's not forgotten

 

Track 08

Ladies

Lyrics

My mother told me,

She said Andy,

You'll be a man soon,

So understand me.

Most of this world sees,

Women like candy.

You'll be a man who,

Will be standing for me.

(Hook)

My sisters, my daughters and wives,

Girls who are learning how to shine their light

Dedicate some of your life,

Stand for them all.

Sing it now, me

My sisters, my daughters, and wives,

Girls who are learning how to shine their light.

Dedicate some of your life

You will stand for them all,

(Chorus)

Sing it now

Ladies,

You are beautiful, you are beautiful,

You don't even have to try.

Oh ladies,

You are beautiful, you are beautiful,

More than you could realize.

(Verse 2)

My mother told me,

She said andy,

I know this song may,

Seem demanding.

But I'll be leaving,

And will be handing,

All of my love to you,

You will be standing for me,

(Hook)

My sisters, my daughters and wives,

Girls who are learning how to shine their light.

Dedicate some of your lives,

Stand for them all,

(Chorus)

Sing it now,

Ladies,

You are beautiful, you are beautiful,

You don't even have to try,

Oh ladies,

You are beautiful, you are beautiful,

More than you could realize.

I'm not sure I'm the best one

To carry this torch,

I'm a mess and my nose is sore

Fallin on my face tryin to

Break the norm,

But I still conform.

And I know you see,

The mistakes I make and wait

Patiently, for me to replace them

And I can't quite seem,

To be the perfect man,

That you needed me to be,

I need you to believe that

I'll be standing here,

Got my sword, I got my shield.

And you keep ringing in my ear,

Oh lord,

Talking bout me,

(Hook)

My sisters, my daughters, and wives.

Girls who are learning how shine their light.

Dedicate some of your life,

Stand for them all,

(Chorus)

Sing it now ladies,

You are beautiful, you are beautiful,

You don't even have to try,

Oh ladies,

You are beautiful, you are beautiful,

More than you could realize.

Ladies,

You are beautiful, you are beautiful, you don't even have to try,

Sing it ladies

You are beautiful, you are beautiful,

More than you could realize.

Track 09

Love Love Love

Lyrics

(Verse 1)

It's like I've been feeling like a helium balloon

You know I'm always on the rise

Or is this love, love, love, love, love?

Dead winter but it feels like June

With a smile I can't hide

Or is this love, love, love, love, love?

No defenses I'm too deep for common sense

Well it's love, love, love, love, love

Oh my I'm so delighted; I don't try to even fight it

I think you should know that I will never let you go

(Chorus)

Oh I won't, I won't let you go

I won't let you go

I won't, I won't let you go

I won't let you go

I won't let you go now

(Verse 2)

I've been feeling like you're swimming through my hair

You know you're always on my mind

Or is this love, love, love, love, love?

Dead broke feeling like a millionaire

With a twinkle in my eye

Or is this love, love, love, love, love?

No defenses I'm too deep for common sense

Well it's love, love, love, love, love

Oh my I'm so delighted; I don't try to even fight it

I think you should know, that I will never let you go

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

I've been sleeping on a cloud called number nine

Walking on the air and staring at the sky

I can't remember ever feeling so alive

It's like you brought me back to life

Well you turned on all the lights, somehow

No defenses I'm too deep for common sense

Well it's love, love, love, love, love

(Chorus) x2

Track 10

Build Me a Girl

Lyrics

(Verse 1)

I was nearly a soul getting ready to go

Having one last talk with my maker

He said you're going to earth for better or worse

We'll see you back here sooner or later

So I said to him, as I spread my wings

Would you do one thing for me

(Chorus)

Would you build me a girl from all over the world

I promise I will always adore you

Made in Japan, with style of Milan and smile from California

Brazilian walk, head from New York, pretty Parisian curls

Build me a girl

Build me a girl

(Verse 2)

Well the days went by

Wondering why, why it was I hadn't found her

I was staring at eyes

Smiling at smiles

Still I was none the wiser

And you know I don't

Don't mean to impose

But I thought we had a deal

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

So calling all woman who fit this description

If I'm what you're missing

Then please just listen to the wind

The clouds they're all screaming out, they're trying to bring you to me

So please don't shut them out

Because there is a lady who is made for me

Yes, there is a lady who has been made for me

(Chorus) x2

Track 11

Biggest Man in Los Angeles

Lyrics

(Verse 1)

I got my start on the street

With the monkey next to me he'll

Shake your hand for a dollar,

If you're nice kiss your cheek

To my left I can see

Chinese flipping bowls on their heads from their feet

Yo

Strolling on the scene

Are my arch-enemies

Break-dancers take your crowd, your girl, your money

Balloon man's telling me to turn down please

And the psychic agrees

I begin to see that

Oh I'm home, I'm right where I belong

And there's no where else that I'd rather be

(Chorus)

Because those moments on the street

When crowd would rock with me

I felt like the biggest man, the biggest man in Los Angeles

You see all I really need

Are some ears to hear me dream

I feel like the biggest man, the biggest man in Los Angeles

Standing on the street, yeah

Just standing on the street

(Verse 2)

Trombone cuts deep through the crowd doing Motown moves

With his hat tucked down

A belly dancer passes the tip jar around

And the men are confused, slightly aroused

Muslims, Christians preaching, wishing

I would shut up so the people could listen

Supposed to cut through all this noise

With my little voice, I begin to see that

Oh I'm home, I'm right where I belong

And there's no where else that I'd rather be

(Chorus)

And the day goes dark

I pack my car

Stare out at the ocean

Take some time

A quiet smile

Let it all just soak in

(Chorus) x2

Wheeew!! That's quite a lot. Did you listen to them? Any favorite? :)

the andy grammer obsession part 4

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