First half of August 2012

It's that time of the month wherein I post a ton of uncategorized photos in one entry... 

Got to see Benny Benassi at Republiq thanks to Globe Tattoo. I can safely say that his set was the best I've ever experienced at Republiq. Total. Musical. High. I'm not even saying that because of the alcy-- I was perfectly sober & had to stay that way for my 9AM class the next day. Pia might've been annoyed at me for saying "THIS IS AWESOME" the entire night, but we ended up talking about how amazing the music was when she slept over at my place. This was the week I had gotten used to sleeping for just 1 to 2 hours per night because of all the... events. 

I have about 5 panels of full-length mirrors at my flat and everyone seems to like the one near my multi-level table. Cheyser's wearing my studded Zara boots & surprisingly she managed to fit her 6.5 feet into my 8.5 booties.

Nicole & I bumping into each other at Prive, as yooosh.

Webcam-hammin with the twin before a [rare] night-out with her

Me, trying to show how much I've missed the sun. My windowsill is the perfect spot to be all  melancholic or pensive. 

I am now a part of the Nail It! family and I feel so lucky! Love them for being quick and for always doing a neat job on my nails. The only way you can tell if I'm going through a tough time is when I haven't had my nails done in a while. 

Went for a simple & polished look for a wedding gig

Also got my makeup done by Kris Bacani for a photoshoot. Glossy lips and eyes, yes? I find that I always get chosen for the strong lip look during shoots. The challenging ones for me are the more demure/feminine/smiley looks. *cringe*

Like any other girl, I seem to be obsessed with taking photos of my food before diving in... I've been trying to practice only eating real, good food when I eat out... 

Grilled salmon with "veggies like rice" from Mamou- added to my faves list

And then sometimes I get forced to give in to treats... Thank you, Camille!!! 

Sort of went crazy over the unlimited sashimi at Kat & Brian's wedding... This is a photo from the buffet, I couldn't hoard the entire supply to my table without being noticed. Boo. 

Lounging while on a True Blood marathon. I am slowly filling up those shelves & trying to test my design. I sure hope the screws hold up. They're made of wood & stainless steel. 

When [kuya] Vito is in town, he rounds up the CRAZY Cebuanos for a night of heavy drinking and dancing. 

With Ira, Miko & Camille at the UP ADHOC photo shoot.

Finally got to meet Dane, one of my favorite bloggers who also happens to be my neighbor. 

Thanks to Bea from ClickTheCity for letting me take photos at the Nelly Furtado press launch! 

My photos don't do justice to her divine caramel skin! 

I also scored tickets for my sister and I to watch Gym Class Heroes & Nelly the next day. I was just staring at Travie the entire time.  

Some more IG photos...

Many thanks to the Trend Bureau for helping me score my first ever Chanel! 

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Tatt Awards 2012

Tea partyy! I've missed these two.. My original takaw club ever since freshman year!

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Sadly, I didn't get to take too many photos last night. You know you've had a great night when it all ends with some Chinese food... So bad but so goooood!

You can check out the 2012 Tatt Awards Facebook page for more photos from the event :)

& many thanks to Niche for taking these photos!  

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WHO rocks your online world?

Tattoo, the #1 broadband in the Philippines continues this year with its trailblazing recognition of social media celebrities and influencers with the prestigious Tatt Awards, the first-ever awards platform for online personalities who have inspired, led, influenced and sparked changes in the world in a positive way.

The first-ever Tatt awards held last year gathered and shone the limelight on technophiles, video vamps and passionate advocates of change:

Young celebrity stylist Laureen Uy  bagged last year’s Stylisimo Award for her fresh take on fashion, her very successful online store, Stylebreak and her religiously followed fashion blog, Break My Style.;   `Professional heckler’  Loi Reyes Landicho received the Word Slayer award; TV host-columnist Bianca Gonzales was voted by her followers as the #1 Thoughtmover; Mikey Bustos for the Video Slinger award; Up Dharma Down, for Indie Rocker; Marc Macanas for Tech Junkie and the Philippines’ pride, Lea Salonga, for the Ball Breaker award.

“This year’s Tatt awards will honor a new batch of digital rockers,” explains Dong Ronquillo, head of the Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business. “What sets Tatt awards from other web-centric awards is that we look beyond mere statistics and acknowledge individuals who have expressed an opinion, created inspiring works or ignited social change. This is not a mere popularity contest but a recognition of people who used the social media space to share what they are most passionate about and, in the process, created positive influence and stirred action among people,” he adds.

Tatt Awards 2012 also proudly reveals its new Tatt Council, a group of celebrated online thought-leaders led by Ronquillo, that will collectively serve as judges to determine the winners in the different categories.

The Council members include award-winning journalist and ABS-CBN News & Public Affairs social media pioneer Maria Ressa; Filipino singer, comedian, and YouTube sensation Mikey Bustos; TV Personality-columnist and style guru Tim Yap; former music director for the rock station NU107.5 FM and musician Francis Brew; Multi-awarded humor blogger and one of Tatt Awards 2011 winners, The Professional Heckler, Loi Landicho; one of the most sought-after corporate, fashion and advertising photographers in the Philippines, Wig Tysmans; TV Host, Editor, Columnist, Endorser and Actor Raymond Gutierrez; model, host, magazine editor and sports enthusiast Rovilson Fernandez; Commissioner to the National Youth Commission and Outstanding student leader Gio Tingson; and Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) Vice President Pao Peña.

 “The Tatt Awards is our venue for recognizing digital rockers who, through passion and individuality, have created a space that is uniquely theirs, but sincerely shared with others.”

Support your favorite online rock stars who rocked the social media stage as Tattoo opens the curtain once again to give them their well-deserved Tatt awards.

Stay glued to www.tattawards.com for the official start of nominations. 

Live without limits.  Rock on with Tattoo!

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Champagne, champagne!

Happy birthday, gorgeous. 

Kate + I having too much fun with the fruits 

I don't know when voting's gonna start but please support Mia for Bb. Pilipinas 2012! She's contestant no. 28. 

Mia's get-together ended late but I managed to make it to Route 196 right after to watch Robin and SOJU...

Then a few hours later we attended the lunch launch + press launch of Rob's album Overwait at Rockville (Arnel Pineda owns it)

Congrats for winning Favorite New Artist at the MYX Music Awards, Zia!!! Well-deserved! 

vibrant mural of Arnel Pineda 

Visited Manila F.A.M.E. at SMX later that afternoon... Finally had a chance to catch up with Issa!

my extended family-- kuya Vito & ate Issa

mommy Evelyn! 

the Delilah rocking chair

Dining table still by Vito... Visit his site to inquire about these pieces or visit the Manila F.A.M.E. at SMX to view them. It's going to run until March 17. 

by Paula/Vikki Rodriguez

my friend Nike (jewelry designer) made this chess set!

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Thankful that I got to see my close friends right after arriving from Baguio! They keep me sane when my parents aren't around... Will be posting photos from my short trip soon. :) 

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