In design, we use what you call a scale, a toblerone-lke measuring device that helps put our ideas into clear and concise drawings. As my years in college grew, the scale I used also went from a 1:25 M to a 1:1000 M, as the plates became bigger and more complicated.

Now that I started working, I am back to 1:1 M. Square one – that awkward stage where you feel that you don’t know anything but you should know something. However, it doesn’t need to be that bad. Going back to 1:1 also means you get to see your design go 1:1. Also, unlike school, I get to accept rakets that come along the way!

So I started small. Literally.

I’m happy it turned out all right, considering the restrictions we had (low ceiling, BUDGET, amount of space). Also, I didn’t really oversee its construction since his house is in Bicutan. It may seem uncomplicated, but as all design goes, nothing is really what it seems (plus, I don't want to bore you with my design-geek rambles).

What made me feel good about it is how my proposal is pretty close to the actual thing. You see, not all things you do in paper is what you get after construction. Usually, something changes -- they don’t consult you -- then your design gets ruined. This isn't really my first actual design project, but this is the first that I'm actually satisfied with. I had little expectations of this feeling furniture designer raket, but the result was clean and unpretentious like how I pictured it.

Work woes begone. Thank God for rakets to keep me creatively stimulated and (in)sane.

Hello! I know I've been in denial for the 1st part of my summer. However, God is really good and He gave me an eventful time by the end of it. Here's what happened to me this summer 2011 :)

This is my last summer as an official bum... I went to 5 job interviews & got to decide what I really need/want. I'm starting my internship tom & I will also be staying over at Lola's house in Blue Ridge bec. it's nearer to work. Gosh, I'm really getting old!!!

Nevertheless, I'm happy to have spent my summer well. ♥ Now, I'm looking fwd to brighter things ahead!

I would like to share the write-up my kambal, Nix, made for me for our yearbook. She writes beautifully -- witty with a sense haha! Thanks so much Nix! Here it is!
 It doesn’t take a lifetime of friendship to see that Grace has really big cheeks, or to notice that she is a looker. These you will realize—and maybe speak of—after just a few minutes with her. But, there are qualities of Grace that can take some time to learn too, and we’d rather they remain unspoken because as most would believe—some things are better left unsaid. And so we don’t tell that she has charisma as a leader. It’s obvious anyway. After all, she was elected president of ASAPHIL for a year and mobilized the organization to move to greater heights. We don’t bring up how she inspires others with her unwavering drive to succeed and innate talent for the arts, whether in drawing or singing. That it’s cool how she can be both a whimsical friend and a mature one who knocks some sense in you in times of need. And how it’s puzzling that her quiet brilliance doesn’t intimidate you at all, as she still maintains a charm that draws people to her despite her achievements. We don’t say all these; instead we just squeeze her plump, cute cheeks. And remain silently enamored.

03/03/11

I AM ALIVE AGAIN. :)

I would like to share my notebook/planner addiction. Since college started, I always searched for quirky notebooks/planners. I'm very picky. It takes me around 2-3 visits and maybe 20-30minutes/visit to decide whether I want to buy it or not. My current stash includes an a4 size Moleskine for sketching and a lime green Monologue for my subjects. As for the planner, I went from Starbucks to teNeues, and last year my sister gave me a BDJ. It was soo girly, that I promised myself that I would get a more serious planner for 2011. :))

I opted to buy this simple yet pretty planner from FTLP. It's BW lang, pero ang ganda ng cover hehe! Kaso when I saw it, I only had enough money to go home. Good thing I didn't though,  cos mama gave me a planner that made me squeal with delight. :)) AS IN, super kilig moment. jazzybat was a witness!

7 days til Singapore.
7 effin' days of sheer torture.

SEVEN. SEVEN. SEVEN!!! hihihihi :))
Bring it on!

 *while trying on a semi-frilly purple dress*

Ma: Yan! Mas ok! Mukha kang teenager!

Me: ...Ma, 21 na ako. Mag-22 na.

-_-

Day 2

We woke up at 5am to jumpstart the day. We got to taste Swam (laman loob dish by nikka's uncle) for breakfast. We boarded the L300 and off we went to another destination -- Pagudpud! :)

Before we got to Pagudpud, we had several stopovers. First, we bought longganisa, bagnet (of course), and then cascaron! Cascaron is a sugar-coated & chewy Ilokano delicacy. It tastes a lot like Karioka!

We also went to the lighthouse, which is epic fail #9 cos Nix & I were both wearing dresses. The breeze huh!!


It was a good 20 min. ride from the windmills to Pagudpud. Ang bilis ng uncle ni nikka mag-drive!! :)) We searched for a nice hotel/cottage for us to stay in. First, we went to Polaris which was 2500php for 4 people w/ breakfast + additional 150 for another person + 200 for the other person's breakfast = 2850php. The room was oh-kay, so we tried looking for another place. Nikka's friend, Yenyen, recommended Villa Anna to us. Villa Ana is a cottage at Evangeline resort. Upon arriving, this cheerful ate welcomed us right away. "Hello sweetie!!!", she said :) :) Her name was ate Remy, and she was the receptionist of Villa Ana. Ate Remy was so nice and accommodating! She gave us the room for only 3000php w/o breakfast. The room was nice and big, plus the CR was decent!!! I will definitely go back to this place :)

OH and epic WIN was ate Remy saying... "WATEBER!" :)) (and bea laughing at the background)


After an afternoon siesta, we hit the beach! Like the one at Cabugao, it had white sand too. The water was deep right away -- siguro hanggang neck ko na kaagad. And the waves were huge too :O Oyeng & Leah went ahead to find us dinner (PG talaga haha), while Bea, Nix and I frisbee-d and swam some more. For dinner, we ate at Evangeline Restaurant! Yeng&Lei reserved a spot for us which was near the beach!!:) Good job guys!