family
Golden Gate + Sausalito + POFA
Obsessed with these dusty sneakerboots. If I could buy safety pairs, I would.
When you have impatient and unwilling siblings as your photographers you can't help but flash this look of annoyance on 50% of your photos. Shoutout to my lazybutt siblings! Thanks for putting up with me anyways. ✌
C'mon, a trip to San Francisco isn't complete without a touristy photo of the Golden Gate Bridge!
the city ♥
We visited Sausalito and I fell in love with the place! All I could do was daydream about having a house on top of the hill and owning a yacht.
Special post with my mum since I liked her outfit today. Teased her about her getting style tips from this blog but she denies regularly visiting my site! My dad reads every post but how come my style/aesthetic won't rub off on him? Hmm..
We dropped by the Palace of Fine Arts.
It reminded me of being in design school and having to memorize the parts and details of columns/classical orders. Not part of my favorite memories of interior architecture at all.
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Tomorrow's going to be our last day here in America and I can't help but think of how much I'll miss San Francisco. The number one reason why the fam chose this place for the holidays was the weather- it never gets too cold or too hot. Everything is accessible downtown and staying at the JW Marriot Union Square was really convenient for us. We're also thankful for family friends who were kind enough to drive us so we could tour around a bit.
On our first week I expressed how I really missed Manila, mostly because of the weather, but later on I think what I missed the most was having my own place/personal space. Two weeks with the fam was a bit overwhelming for me- having people constantly talking and moving around me 24/7 is something I haven't been accustomed to for 7 years now. I like being in America obviously because it's a lot cleaner and organized than the Philippines, but it will never replace home.
Because of friends and family I'm always tempted to move or work here. I can honestly see myself being here in the future but I don't think I'd be able to really settle here because of the weather (again, I HATE the cold) and me being an antisocial grinch- it makes me crave for happier/warmer people whenever I do decide to go out. That quality about Filipinos just keeps me sane.
I'm excited to go back home and get back to working but I'll definitely miss San Francisco (except the food).
Happy new year, guys! Hope you guys had a blast welcoming 2014. :)
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PaoSam Wedding
dress by Mia Arcenas, shoes from Gold Dot's new collection
I did my mom's makeup again.
Pao with tito Gary & tita Angeli.
Echo & Kiana
All waiting for the bride!
There was a Disney princess moment when Sam's silhouette beneath the balcony was shown
Sam's lovely gown was by Inno Sotto (one of the principal sponsors) and the appliques were really lovely.
Their vows were so cute! I'm sure someone's going to upload the same-day edit video soon.
The mirrored tables and faux ghost chairs allowed all the colorful lights to transform the venue into something fun and whimsical
The wedding had a Star Wars theme but it wasn't overkill. Tiny details on the entourage's accessories + these guys escorting the couple into the ballroom added just the right amount of playfulness. Paolo's always been a Star Wars fan so I sort of expected that.
When YouTubers unite! Riz finally met AJ Rafael and had a fangirl moment when he admitted that he was subscribed to her.
Alex (Sam's sister/maid of honor) and Nini
delicious sit-down dinner
I don't have enough photos of people on stage, but it was like a huge concert the entire night! The guest list was comprised of all the great OPM artists. The reception was just pure entertainment. Rockeoke followed and lasted til midnight.
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I never get excited for weddings, but this was something else. I've always looked up to Pao and Sam as a couple and watching them tie the knot almost brought tears to my eyes (which, trust me, rarely happens). During the six years they've been together it became more evident that they were made for each other so I was so happy that the wedding turned out to be memorable for everyone! They deserve each other and I'm glad that I was able to witness this occasion. Their relationship's always revolved around their faith, so their love will for sure be one that transcends.
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