Play and Cosplay

Learning new things is what makes life exciting. Doing random things is what makes life more enjoyable. And knowing how short life may be here for us, it is always best to maximize it with great and new things. And that is exactly what I did. I ventured into photography.

We often find ourselves afraid of doing new things. We like to dwell in our comfort zones and hold up to it long. Little did we know that because of such fear and apprehension, we are not doing ourselves a favor. We don't grow and even more we do not experience the exciting things life could possibly give us. We fear we might get hurt in the process, we fear we may not be incapable of doing it and the list goes on.

This holds true for me. For the longest time, I am reserved and close. I tend not to incorporate new things in my life since I do not want to fail and all the more I am afraid. For the longest time I have wanted to try photography. But it seems this was not the one for me. I have my camera and lens ready and browse through tutorials but still I was not able to apply it. All because of that fear. It seems I am not good in taking pictures. My images are dull compared to others. And my crave for photography is shelved out.

Then, an opportunity came. My friends were invited to cosplay at SM. This was the time when the Avengers are shown in cinemas. Then I told myself, why won't I try. Got my camera and my 50mm lens with me without the fear and apprehension and voila, it was one of the best afternoon of my life.

Here are some cosplay shots I took.

I know I still have a long way to go. But at least I am making the step. These was made more fun when you have crazy friends around.

Photo courtesy of Lanz

A photoshoot afternoon would not be complete without my outfit shots taken by my boyfriend.

Silver Necklace and Bag from Accessorize | Top from Kamiseta

Silver Skirt from People are People | Silver shoes from Anthology

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Sachico Shop with Etallasa

Chicnova with Etallasa

Leopard Steward

It's been a while since I posted a new look. Blame it on the lack of cameraman/woman to take in my photos and work of course. Good thing there are a few friends who would always extend a hand literally in taking my outfit shots. So kodus to my good friends Joy and Tracy for the photos you are about to see.

Speaking of friends, they are indeed treasures. More than your family and your special someone of course, they are the people who will make you sane and insane. I am glad I have made quite a few in the past years. And surely they are keepers. They may not be plenty in terms of numbers but I am certain that in times of need, they are the ones I can turn to for help. It is no wonder that I treasure their friendship more than ever. And thinking about them made me thankful each day since they are real life angels. Indeed life's journey is made easier having those people you call as friends.

Allow me to share a note written by a good friend of mine, Tracy:

"Life is meant to be shared, not just to one person but to everybody. That is why friends exist to take part of our journey.

The road of life is long and winding. The trip even promises us it won’t be just all fun but rather it would be exhausting.

But that’s life. We learn lots of things as we go along with it. We meet and lose people along the way, but we will never be alone that’s a promise it would surely claim."


If you are currently reading this, why not message a friend or two and say how thankful you are for having them. I am pretty sure your dear friend would love the gesture.

Let me go back to the pictures that were taken by my two good friends. This was after the ballot counting of our graduate school election. I really find this ensemble cute and days before these images were taken, my gold bag from Romwe came.

Coast is clear say cheese

Shy-shy pose 'daw'

Top from Cache Cache

Belt from from Cache Cache | Leopard skirt from Romwe

Gold Bag from Romwe

Shoes from Anthology

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Instagram June 24 - June 30

"Moments are best captured, great moments are best treasured" - Rhea

Work has caught up with me again but I am not complaining. At the end of the day, I am still thankful that I have a job and earning decently. It is nice to know that I have accomplished so many things in a day and such makes me fulfilled and happy. Tiring as it may seem but hey, that's a good sign right?

Another week has transpired and it is already July! My oh my, second half of the year baby. Time indeed flew so fast. But you can always keep track of it all if you have documented it using your camera and your phone. As for my case, I got my phone with me everyday making the capturing all the more easier. So allow me to share those moments with you my lovely readers.

New shoes, perhaps the most comfortable pair ever.

Saw my thesis back. Oh college memories.

My office mate gave me this ;)

Gold bag from Romwe

Romwe Leopard sunnies

How I miss my Anthology wedge

My favorite Gyudon

First year CS General Assembly - my students

My friend's gecko lizard

I hope you will have a great week ahead of you and a blessed one too. Let us welcome July with glee and full of smiles. Do not forget to follow me on Instagram jurinsthea.

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Buckles and Chains Should I Complain

Life is indeed one messy concoction of buckles and chains. It is not after all a walk in the park and even more a breeze in the sea. It is something we need to work hard and even to the point of fighting it all out. These buckles and chains would be the ones that will make us still, idle and can pull as down. Relating it to life, these are entities that induces negativity, sadness and idleness. And this is something we must resist.

Looking back at my own sets of buckles and chains I realized that they have honed me as to what I am today. Truth be told, regardless of that negativity and sadness they inflicted, I am a better me because of them. Hence, no room for complaining. In fact I am even thankful.

For the others who have been experiencing such situation, it would be best to step up and navigate your own life. Although people surrounding us can affect us in a bad way, should you know yourself you can be able to find ways to steer clear away from them. Regardless of how many stones they throw at you, you will still emerge graceful. And with that, they would have their respect on you. So for the ladies out there and even the gents, you may have your own chains to drag and buckles to unlock, do not let it pull you down. Draw strength from people who loves you like your family and friends. Do something productive, do what you do best. More importantly, I wish you well on such journey. May this polish you to the gem you are supposed to be.

On a related note, here's what I wore that can relate to buckles and chains on a more literal manner.

Sorry for the hair. The top is a mixture of chains, buckles with flower and greens making it truly ideal to this post. Tops and skirt from Mags Clothing.

Shoes from Anthology and Bag from Forme at 50% OFF

Belt from Forme and Blazer from SM

Wore this ensemble to a wedding of my boyfriend's friend. The theme was green or something like that. It was pretty hard to get such since I don't have one in the first place. Good thing there was this skirt that truly complemented with the top. And what safe way to complete it but inculcating blacks as evident in my shoes and in my bags. The blazer was actually use to cover my legs when I sit. You see, the skirt is kinda short. In times like this, cycling shorts are saviors! Ladies you must really keep one and even more so that when you are wearing such and also your bouncy dresses, at least chances of peek a book would be lessened if not eliminated. 

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Instagram May 20 - May 26

This post was supposed to be posted yesterday however we do not have a net connection since Saturday. Boo to my ISP! I really hate it when that happens.

Oh well, it is Monday it is a must to take in positive vibes. So allow me to share what had transpired over the week via Instagram. By the way if you do have an account, follow me. My username is jurinsthea.

Suelas Flats from AVA

Anthology Flats from AVA

New glasses from Firmoo

Scar treatments from Hiruscar

Eye shadow palettes from RedGirlShop

Gift certificate from SM

From Regatta

Boyfriend fooling around

It was one great week. Not to mention I attended a really nice wedding. A new week has begun! Let us seize and enjoy it in any way we can.

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Retro Loco

The retro fever may have been over and done but the fashion still remains and its influence to us. In fact it was one era filled with great music and dances yet its fashion statements are beyond great and awesome. And here is my current fashion take with this retro dress that I got from Mags.

Saw this dress one evening at their shop and I know I just have to buy it. I have been thinking long whether to add this to my closet. And it boils down to a YES. So I rush in after dinner to buy this piece. Suffice to say, there are still other colors of this print like this one from Romwe.

Yet, I can only buy one during that time. Oh well the dilemma of a typical fashionista! So here are our takes courtesy of the boyfriend.

Isn't the dress lovely? Indeed it is. In order to break the monotony of the print, I added a little belt from Cache Cache. And oh why the blazer? School dress code! This is a sleeveless dress so to say and sleeveless is a big NO to the university. Hence, in order for me to enter, I use this blazer. And the blazer is also from  Mags too.

Here's a close-up of the dress taken at home by my brother.

Finally got my Suelas shoes! I swear they are the most comfortable ones I tried in my entire life. Plus it is red it just fits the whole outfit. A little trivia for everyone. I got this pair plus an Anthology flats for only 200.00. Now don't get me wrong. These babies aren't fake or imitations. Got such from AVA. I accumulated their store credits that I got months ago. Now if you want to seize such opportunity, it would be best to be a part of the AVA community by signing up here.

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