Blabbermouth

Midnight Thoughts

• I’m gonna go back to school soon! Yey! I am already anticipating the stress (essays, paperwork and presentations) + travel (since my study days will be at Cambridge) but just the thought of being a part-time student again gives me jitters. I seriously cannot wait! Orientation starts on the 26th 😁😁😁

• Ever since I moved to UK, I made it a point that I treat myself on my special day. Last year, I decided to do my ultimate thank you so I visited Rome, Milan and of course, Vatican – where I got to see the Pope, attend his mass and listened as he led the angelus. This year (which is in 3weeks. Gosh! I’m so kiliiiig) me and my friends are going to Iceland!!! I’ve booked and arranged everything and I get butterflies whenever I think of it. I am hoping and praying we’ll get to witness the Borealis (fingers and toes crossed) and I am excited to dive in snow again.

• I’m not getting any younger and now I’m starting to really see how crucial it is to prepare for the future. As Tito Joey De Leon said-T (trabaho) I (ipon) T (travel) E (enjoy) — so I say, TITE pa more!

• I’ll write more often. Here. I’ll stray away a little from my trusty little notebook and share more here. I like re-reading my old posts it makes me nostalgic and see how much I’ve grown all these years.

• I’ve always wanted a Black room. Black walls (extreme but yes, I’m crazy with black), black bed, wardrobe (I bought a white one but painted it black), chest, tables, curtain, sheets. My mama wouldn’t let me do it back home cause we’re chinese and they say it’s bad luck (malas sa feng shui!) but I’ve managed to do it here. They still wouldn’t allow me to paint the walls though, but at least, I’ve got the rest as dark as it could get.

But, lately I had to let go of that obsession to make way for change. Instead of spending on signature labels this christmas/boxing day (goodbye Bicester), I went on an Ikea-shopping spree. I still bargained to keep small details black though, from 80% now down to 20% blackness. I literally had to kiss my furniture goodbye and welcomed more “whiteness” in my life. Change is good. 😁👍🏼

Wow. I got carried away with too many thoughts! It was nice sharing though. Till next time, ta!

Blabbermouth

Year-End jujus

I had so many ideas to write, so many experiences to share and so many pictures to show, reflecting how this year went and taught me different arrays of things. But, I’m in my bed instead too sick to even move and just typing this on my phone with my other eye closed from too much glare.

Let me still write some anyway. Hmmm 2015. Yes, 2015 has definitely been my year of healing, growth and self-love. I was already a tough cookie, but I think I tripled it this year, and yes I am proud of it.

Bridges were burned but more were built this year and this time, I’m confident that I won’t lose it with a simple fire.

Relationships ended but I decided to trust and open my heart again.

I used to be happy settling in one place but this year, I explored 8 countries (including home) and I’ve never been happier. I found my inner gypsy.

There’s actually a long list but I won’t bore you with details. I couldn’t express how happy and yes, blessed. Absolutely blessed. I don’t know what next year will bring, but I’m ready!

Blabbermouth, Lamyerda Diaries

Isang malaking CZECH!

Dati, naririnig ko lang to sa mga baklaan namin. Pag agree sa mga jobi (sabe) ng mga ate, sabay-sabay sisigaw ng Czech Republic!!!! Whooo!

Kidding aside (naaaks, may pa-aside), never kong naimagine na mararating ko ang magical bekimese word na ito pero since andito narin naman ako, grab the opportunity na ito teh, bago pa mag expire ang Schengen visa.

Hello, Prague! Medyo na-hopya ako ng Autumn in Prague pero di ko nareceive yung memo na napa-aga pala ang dating ng winter sonata so di ko na na-sight yung mga paandar ng scattered leaves. The place was lovely anyway. :) _DSC1587

We landed around noon so may time pa to scrung lala around before we checked in. From the airport, the only mode of transpo going to the city centre is either mag taxi which is Mahalya Fuentes (expensive) or take the bus which is very cheapangga. Chu-chu train parin ang main mode of transpo and unlike before, di na kami nag-getsung ng mga 2 or 3 day pass since we were informed na magkakalapit lang ang mga ganap so no need to buy.

The thing about arriving there early is the Bagelyas. Most of the trips we’ve had mega arrive kami dun ng early thinking sayang ang time so ayun, pagdating sa area, ikot around with the trolley while waiting for the usual 1400H check-in which is a bit of a hassle at majingay ang gulong sa daan. Travel lite pa kame sa lagay na yan (All travels, 1 small trolley and 1small bag lang and the most days we’ve fitted in there was 11 days, pak,ganern!)

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One of the Czechs local delicacy-

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We stayed at Residence Bologna, which is very very near the city centre. The hotel is not as modern as most would prefer pero kebs na since winner ang location and the price. We also were a bit spoilt since they gave us a room which should be for 4-6 people + balcony so pak na pak talaga. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take a photo of it, pero promise totoo lahat ng sinabi ko kahit wala akong ebidensya.

After we’ve settled in, and had a bit of rest, we tried to look for some lafangga areas. In our past trips, we usually use Google and TripAdvisor for food recommendations- then we discovered Yelp (free app!) which is much to our liking since it is easier to use and gives clearer and better reviews and directions to the area you want to get to.

Thanks to Yelp, we found this resto called Prazky most u Valsu which is just 3-5mins walk from the hotel.
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We ordered some soup (since it was just a degree + snowing) and one specialty of theirs which was called Pork Knuckle. Naloka kame day, we just literally imagined a knuckle but when they served it, nako buong pata pala! Unfortunately, they don’t serve any rice (sayaaaang!) nevertheless, food coma it is! They also gave us varieties of their breads and with the amount of food they serve, we had enough left for a takeaway. And the catch- it’s cheap! We just spent 20 quid for everything! From then on, confirmed! Totoo pala ang chika na mura lang dito sa Praha!

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It was already twilight when we finished so we took this time to discover the city. There were actually fewer tourists than we expected (post Paris attack) which we took to our advantage since it wasn’t as crowded as usual.

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See! Not crowded @ Charles Bridge!
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Prague Castle
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Old Castle Stairs
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One arti pose, thanks to our trust mini tripod
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Post 2-3 hours straight of walkathon, photoshoot and nginigan festival (di ba nga isang centigrado lang yung temperatura) we needed to fill up our tanks and thanks again to yelp, we found Rugantino.

It’s a more modern resto compared to the Celtic-ish one we went to earlier but it didn’t disappoint! Food was good, very tasty and the ambiance was really nice. I do apologize, na loss nanaman ang lola niyo and I forgot to take more pictures. For our order of 16oz. stake, sea food risotto (I again, forgot the name), foie gras, drinks and for this posh ambiance, total bill was only £30!!! Mura, tehhhhhh!

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