escape from reality

Instagram Update: Life in squares 

I've got a chance to see The 1975, you guys (!!!!!) They we're beyond amazing and one of the reasons why i'm enjoying my summer right now, hehe

If you all are wondering why I stopped posting for my happiness project; this is the one to blame haha. I spent three weeks watching great movies, biking, and jogging at our house in Bulacan and unfortunately, I failed to bring my laptop with me during my stay

These guy best friends are the best, I have no words

New found happiness.

A few days after my birthday, I was able to meet my favorite author Tahereh Mafi together with the great, Ransom Riggs. I waited for eight holy hours just to have my book signed but it was all worth it after all, I swear

This sums up my typical summer night: reading books and discovering new music

Warning: Heavy text post ahead

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My mom attempted to surprise me with an instax camera but I spoiled it since her credit card (which was linked to her old sim aka my sim) texted my number with the amount she spent buying the camera lol. We we're laughing because she was pretending she doesn't have a gift for me yet when i told her i knew what her gift would be + it was supposed to be given on my birthday itself but since I knew it before hand, she gave it to me on an earlier date lol ninja kid

I went outside the house just to breathe some fresh air when I saw a book sitting at the top of our gate and when I checked it out it's a book called "Allegiant" it wasn't wrapped and there were no cards inserted but I was so sure that one of my bestfriends, Carlo was the one who gave it to me (lol I was so happy and giddy because we had a conflict days before and ahhhh, surprises are cool)

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At 2:30 PM, me and niggas, Kenji and Carlo, decided to go to a cafe to catch up, have a pre-birthday celebration and to have a meeting with Ms.Kat for the details of my cake ahe

We had frappe, small talks and a couple of pictures since it was my first time to use my instax

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As a tradition, we woke up early and heard mass at 6:30 AM for my birthday

We had breakfast as Shakey's because of three reasons, a. i have a free pizza to claim since I have their card b. i was craving for their ceasar salad for about two weeks and c. mojos are love

We went back home and after awhile my dad and sister came to visit me and enroll me. I was surprised and ~*kilig*~ when dad gave me a pretty bouquet and card along with his gifts, lol it was my first time to receive flowers.. from him and I didn't really expect at all

When I got back, my cake was delivered and everyone was preparing to go to Alabang for our overnight stay, lol (my cake was really delicious but my sore throat was getting on my way aha)

We headed to Azumi and I was mesmerized by the way their lobby looked because it was "so tricia" haha, it's design was classy and dainty at the same time

Chilled for a few minutes in our room (which is composed of staring at our see through bathroom, watching some chick flicks and fixing our clothes) before having our lunch in ATC which was a few hops away lol

We decided to eat at North Park (gah, that fried rice and all) and stroll for a little while before going back

When we're back on track, I was just laying on bad and thanking everyone who greeted me since I wasn't feeling good ah scratch you birthday fever, lol is there such thing

As the sun goes down, we decided to go to the pent house and swim since that's the reason why i insisted to check in hehe. The skyline was amazing at night and it was actually chill-y

I stayed up talking to my best friend and I had a cool time dozing off since my blanket was (sooooo) soft and fluffy to the point that I'd kill just to have them in my own room, haha kidding

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Plot twist: that was only the beginning of my birthday, hehe

We woke up early to try Azumi's breakfast buffet at the lobby and to go for another swim (during the day, this time aha)

After a few hours of walking staying in the pool, my little cousins joined us in swimming 

We checked out at 12 PM and headed to Nuvali to have our lunch

We ate at Uncle Cheffy (the pizza was so great, i can't..) fed the fishes, and tried their boat or whatever you call it  which lasted for eight holy minutes hehe

Afterwards, we went to Enchanted Kingdom. The first ride that we tried was their new 5D which was composed of killing and shooting zombies, idk man but i screamed lol

It was a fun and exciting day when we felt our tummies gurgling, lol so we had a break and grabbed some food at the food stalls. Mind you, I was dying to have some oreo flavored blizzard to beat the heat but.. my throat, (ahhhh the pain and feels are real)

The last ride that we took was Rio Grande before going to Tagaytay for our dinner

On our way to Tagaytay I fell asleep (as usual ahe) so I was feeling really tired when we ate at Leslie's (the food and music was superb, tho) when suddenly.. we found out that some of our relatives are staying there too

So instead of going home, we ended our trip at Starbucks to say hello to my cousins and to catch up with them since I haven't seen them in months

An update in bullet-form may not be as great as it seems but here's how my day went, anyway:

 I woke up at around 11 AM

Had brunch and surprised my mom (because I'm such a sweet daughter, lol)

Read a couple of wattpad updates

Watched some movies such as Dear John and Ruby Sparks which were great

And then (drum roll please lol) the highlight of my day was the time when someone dropped by and handed me a huge box at around 6 PM which contains "open when" letters, ten pieces of twix and malteasers aka my favorite chocolates, ruffles and all those cheesy things. Agh, I'm seriously surprised because I never knew someone could do something like that for me. Full of effort. 

Hello! Starting today, I'd be doing the #100happydays challenge since I failed to continue it on my first try, inconsistent tricia at it's finest hehe. I'm encouraging you guys to give it a try because I'm sure it will help you remain positive and update your blog/s! All photos below was taken through Ally's DSLR. Warning: Heavy post ahead.

Despite of my sleep deprivation, I've managed to catch up with bestfriend today. Horaay, for happy days hehe. I was at school at around 11:30 AM to meet her and we went to Kat's Cafe afterwards.

As usual, we ordered Oh-reo! and Nutella creampuffs (lol at me for brutally stabbing my creampuff, aha) 

food porn close up, hehe

Unfortunately, we have to leave early because I forgot to bring my keys ahe define fail

Tada, we're home

For the first few hours, we decided to kill time by watching a horror movie called "Apartment 3103" lol the ending was a bit crappy and senseless, tho

because popcorn's mainstream

we attempted to watch another movie but then we went outside to take photos instead, hehe as you can see, I was not ready at all he he

because candid shots are better

lol my top's making me three times fatter than i actually am, errr

 aye, tumblr girl

the asian

incase you guys find it interesting, my itouch has my name on it hehe 

after some time, we decided to watch Carrie (it's a must watch oh my god) and order Mcdonald's, as usual

Hi, guys! May I just mention that the picture above may not be related to this post, for now, atleast hehe. Moving on, I have recieved an award from one of the sweetest person I know ate Mari;The Versatile Award.

Without any further ado, here are three simple rules one must do once the award is given to you:

First, thank the person who awarded you and include the link to their blog.

Next, select 15 blogs/bloggers that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly and include a link to their blog.

Finally, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself in your blog post.

I'll be tagging ate Guen, ate Camille, ate Celina, ate Alei, ate Angela, ate Cess, Ally, Angel, ate Avrie, ate Denise, ate Jaime, ate Luisa, ate Rica, ate Amiel and ate Isabelle!

7 things about me:

I'm fond of reading books and taking photographs

I'll be turning a year older (and cuter) in less than a month, yay

I love going to cafes 

I'll be trying wake boarding for this summer

I'm really really really small

I've been blogging since I was 11 or so, however, I've only started this blog last May 2013 lol I don't want you all to see my crappy personal posts hehe hash tag shame

I'll be re-starting my happiness project today and the photo above is a teaser for my next post, actually hehe

Instagram Update: Life in squares

Our student council managed to pull of an after party during our intrams week, and I took the chance to have a polaroid picture with my girl crush, ate Kat ahe (fangirl feels, you guys)

I found these little flowers during my stay in the province, I don't know why but I seriously find it beautiful, heehee

Coffee-tea-vity as ate Abbey Sy, calls it

These candid shots we're taken during our last day as a Sophomore, ahh after ten months of struggle.. it's over

I had a chance to be part of the one thousand customers (I was the 504th by 6:20 ahe) to get free mcmuffins from Mcdonald's last week. It's quite an experience because I was forced to wake up early and the line was way longer than what we've expected

Watched divergent, last night (!!!) It was brilliant and impressive but of course, the book's ten times better than the movie

She is a blogger.

She spends most of her time in front of the computer as she blogs about her life and what she wants to do with it. She always looks so serious every time she is typing something just because every entry in her blog is a representation of herself and that is the reason why she exerts a lot of efforts on every post. She says that her blog is her online diary, it is a place where she could write everything down and not be worried about it, it is a place where she could be her real self, the one who doesn’t need to pretend, the one who always shows what she is truly feeling. She may not say a lot of things personally but once you have read her blog, you will feel like you have taken a glimpse of her secret universe, her paradise that has been hidden from everyone she knows and if she took you there to actually read everything that she has written, then you are more than privileged.

We're asked to produce an online shop for TLE, and luckily, I was chosen to be one of the entrepreneurs. It was really fun because you get to receive resumes, hire and fire employees whenever you want, hehe. Our group came up with the name "Little Tiara MNL" since we were offering all those artsy fartsy hand-crafted flower crowns and clips.

We were also tasked to make an advertisement per group.. *throws rainbow colored confetti* 

Our group decided to shoot at the Kat's Cafe, because we thought the ambiance of the place is perfect for our shoot. Big thanks to the owners and staff of Kat's for allowing us, hehe.

It was a bit awkward at first because: A. our models are shy B. I was only using an itouch because Fej's DSLR can't be brought to school and C. our other group members were missing. hash tag struggle

"Wooh! So gay!"

acca-awkward, hehe

Kudos to Vince for being cooperative and a great model even tho he was the only boy during the shoot.

"Mcdo pose, oki?"

"Guys, flower oh!" hash tag vince's master piece!

Who says you can't have swag while wearing flower crowns?

behold, fej's fake laugh

Obligatory selfies. I'm so small crey

I.. I don't know either.

At 6 AM, my family and I heard mass since it's a family tradition to go to mass whenever we're celebrating someone's birthday. After the mass, we drove off to Batangas to go to Canyon Cove for a day tour and celebrate my mom's birthday. It was a two to three hour ride and all I did on our way to Canyon Cove was to sleep and listen to music, hehe lazy tricia at it's finest.

The staff who saw as were surprised because we were the only guest they who visited during that day. I'm guessing it's because of the gloomy weather (which we didn't mind) and it was a weekday. We didn't mind because it was so peaceful and private when no one else's around.

Hearing the waves of the ocean was definitely relaxing! visit my instagram here to watch the short clip I took during our stay, and might as well follow me! hash tag shameless plugging

We decided to try kayaking, too! We attempted to try the "paddle boat" as well but then the activities were only available up until 5PM.

After some time, I convinced them to transfer and try their pools because I'm not much of a "beach person" and I prefer pools, heehee. 

Hi guys! I'm finally back from the grave, hehe thanks to our ten-day break because of all the suspensions we have due to the typhoon. I wish all of you are safe, tho! Moving on, we had our Dugtong Buhay 7 kick-off last July 10, our school hosts a blood-letting activity every other year and with every donor that we contribute, we earn additional points in our exams and values + a free day! I'm truly happy we were able to earn 3,028 bags of blood last August 10-11.

We also had our Buwan ng Wika opening a few weeks ago! We came up with different cheers per batch, salawikains and sawikains, games, and fliptasan for our Junior ates and Kuyas! We were supposed to have our foundation week and buwan ng wika proper for this week (gaah, fun rides and bazaar + competitions) but due to the weather, our school postponed it in a later date. 

And last but definitely not the least, our class, decided to have our pre-class picture talking for fun together with our ever supportive adviser, heehee. We also surprised Ms. Laurice during her birthday last August 16 by giving her cards and letters and a cake while having our practice for our presentation. We were really happy that she appreciated it! heart heart

Warning: Heavy post ahead.

A month ago, we went to Cam Sur to have our last minute vacation and to celebrate my Uncle’s birthday! This trip made my summer worth remembering, really.

Day 1:

While waiting, I decided to test my photography ~*skillzxs*~ using my point and shoot since it’ll be my first time to use it properly.

I wore a romper during the first day of our escape, heheh.

Cozy feels, ahh!

Wooden cabins are simply the best. Ahh, talk about modern shower, endless internet connection, fluffy bedding and freezing cold room temperature!

We decided to have our lunch at the CWC club house and these are some of the food that we ordered. Their beef villanueva was the bomb (refer to the first picture, dear friends) I promise!

Day 2:

Haggard kid right there.

Fancy flats for the little one, yes yes.

I was able to try wake boarding for the first time! I definitely enjoyed every second of it and I’m proud to say I nailed wake boarding! Since I did a great job, my mom asked me if I would like to pursue wake boarding career in Nuvali. *throws rainbow colored confetti*

We had our dinner at the Avenue Plaza Hotel. Their staff we’re so accommodating and nice, I tell you! But then their food was quite pricey..

Since it’s my uncle’s birthday they surprised him with an adorable chocolate cake and sang a birthday song for him!

I don’t know what happened to my mom’s hair, either.

Their was a pianist who played various songs, while we’re eating and it made me so emotional huhu.

On the other hand, We visited Our Lady of Peñafrancia, too and heard mass. It was such an amazing place to be in.

On our way home, we passed by a milk tea shop called “Bubble town" and it suddenly caught my attention.

Here’s the second part of our photo shoot last month with Modelo Primiero. On the other hand, me and my bestfriend had a VTR schedule last Friday but I decided not to come because I wasn’t that ready for the said VTR, huhu.

I’ve been tagged by Alei of neotericdoll and ate Blancaflor of candid-minds this rose is for them, hihi cheeseballs!

Rules:

1. Post the rules

2. Answer the questions by the person who tagged you and write 11 questions by yourself.

3. Tag 11 people and link them in your post.

4. Tell them you tagged them.

Alei’s questions:

1. What upsets you right now? The fact that our books will be released late (27th of May) due to the fact that our books’ content are new because of the K-12 curriculum. I wonder if I’ll be able to buy my school supplies on time if that’s the case, huhu.

2. What’s something you really want at the moment? I desperately want an instax mini with films or a Canon AE-1 program film camera.

3. Are you in a relationship right now? Nope, I’ll never have one.. kidding, heheh.

4. If you had a time machine and you could change something from your past, what time would you go and what would you change? This may sound cliche but.. I wouldn’t change anything from my past because my mistakes made me who I am today.

5. Do you have any disorders? If you consider PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome not PCOS machine, oh god) as a disorder and then.. yeah.

6. Biggest dream? To be able to have a European tour with the people I love. Gah, Eiffel tower and all that

7. Do you like Math? Math is my weakest subject. Math hates me, dear friends.

8. If there was a genie right now floating in front of you, what are your three wishes? To reach all my goals this school year, for us to be okay again and uhm.. genuine happiness.

9. What’s the story behind your URL? themintspace sounds neat and clean + mint is my favorite color.

10. Favorite Disney character/s? Please consider the cast of Totally Spies and Martin Mystery as my favorites.

11. If you were to choose your godly parent, who would it be? (Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, etc) Definetely Zeus, the God of thunder.

  Ate Blancaflor's questions:

1. 5 random facts about yourself. I'm enjoy watching different videos about DIYs and fashion in youtube, I have a hue account in Twitter (it's a a creative space for people who wan'ts to express their feelings through poems and words by writting anonymously) I'm highly disappointed by the movie the conjuring because I didn't find it scary at all and I expected alot from it, I used to own an online shop who sells polymer clay-based products and lastly, I drink milktea twice to thrice every week.. same flavor, same size, same brand.

  2. Do you enjoy watching movies alone? Yes! Most especially when it's a dramatic movie, hehe.

  3. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? I'd probably live in Paris, France and watch the Eiffel Tower every night and taste different french cuisines and have Laudree macaroons for dessert, gaah wild dreams.

  4. A thing that you want to do before you die? Go on a roadtrip with friends, give everything I've got to the less fortunate people, and leave letters in different coffee shops and cafe.

  5. Your biggest insecurity and fear. To be honest, I get insecure over all the things you could possible imagine (height, weight, looks, etc) and I fear that someday, when I die, I'll be forgotten I'd quickly fade into a memory.

  6. What do you like most about summer? Luxury of time and unexpected getaways.

7. If you could be a character in a book you love, which book would it be? Who wouldn't chose The Fault in Our Stars? Who wouldn't want to be loved by Augustus Waters?

8. How do you handle stress? Going to coffee and milkteashops while listening to music or doing anything I love such as reading a book.

9. What keeps you on going and fighting? The people who doesn't believe in me and keep bringing me down. I would love to prove them wrong.

10. Have you ever watched a NigaHiga video on Youtube? If yes, what’s your favorite video? No, huhu but I'm familiar with Ryan Higa!

11. Your thoughts about self harm or suicide. People mistake self harm and/or suicide an escape to all their problems, they think it's the only way to forget and end the pain. I can't blame them.. this society of ours is too judgmental.

New questions:

1. Do you over think before you go to sleep? What are you thoughts about?

2. What’s are you strengths and weaknesses?

3. Do you like it when something becomes mainstream? Why?

4. What’s the sweetest thing someone did for you?

5. Have you joined tumblr fairs (and/or) meet-ups?

6. Suggest books.

7. What or who inspires you to blog?

8. State three interesting facts about yourself.

9. What’s best advice that you’ve received?

10. Do you have a guy best friend? If so, what’s the best thing about him?

11. Message for me?

That awkward moment

Warning: Heavy post ahead.

Before going to Ally's crib, I went to Kat's Cafe with my uncle to claim the giant cupcake that we ordered.

After giving my present to her, Ally's family and I rushed to Seton to pick her friends up and headed to Alabang Town Center to celebrate my best friend's birthday.

This shot is amazebomb, I cannot.

At around 2:30 PM or so, we had our late lunch at Friday's.

As you can see, I enjoyed taking some pictures of their interior design.

Camera shy effect by Alyanna Lorraine, huahua.

Their ~*hippie outfit/s*~ are plainly adorable.

Nachos madness

Their hippie crew sang a "Happy Birthday" song for Ally and then..

They gave her a vanilla-flavored ice cream with a pink artsy fartsy candle on top!

After eating and strolling around the mall, we went to the laser tag area with Ally's fam and friends.

Ahhh,I remembered 042313 memories..

(L-R) Mara, Hannah, Anj, Darlene and Ally

Obligatory mirror photo, my friends. Our game ended at around 6 PM.. I almost suffered from sore throat because we were all screaming up until the game ends!

We chilled at Starbucks for an hour. Btw, we saw Martin Riviera and stared at him for a few minutes, talk about creepers.. huahua.

Choco Java Chip, my love.

Cheers to the photographer who is desperate to have a decent picture, huhu sorry guys.

Self-timer, we love you so much.

Say what?

My new little sister, huhu kidding. Ally's sister is so cute.

Coolio wall only at Starbucks, ATC!

Our internet connection was down for three holy days and I have nothing to do that's why I've decided to read Paper Towns, once again to kill time and to do something productive before summer vacation ends. I'm glad my book hangover's done! huhu, finally.

I also updated my "2013 jar" by writing down all the good memories that happened lately.

I attempted to paint my nails too but I removed it after a few minutes because it looked like a mess. See?