So we set the world on fire.

Uber late post!  Met up with high school friends before Cristel F. left for the US.  I can't believe we've been friends for nine years.  This friendship is forever. <3

First stop: Mochiko at The Collective. 
The Collective is like the Cubao Expo of Makati.   It was my first time at The Collective and  I was excited to see the artsy side of Makati since I've been hearing a lot of good things about it. Unfortunately, when we got there only four stores were open; Mochiko, a restaurant selling chicken wings, a shop selling crafted bags and wallets, and a dark bar with an awful sound system. Needless to say, I still enjoyed The Collective since the walls has an interesting touch to it.  And Mochiko is so cute with it pink walls, and pink throw pillows! Will definitely go back there. :)

Marlon R., my twin and Angel B., my best friend. :)

It was my first time to taste mochi.  It's ice cream wrapped in bilo-bilo. I'm not really sure what bilo-bilo is in English. :)) The ice cream used is from Fruits in Ice cream, which is my favorite local brand. :) I ordered cookie dough and it was delish! The next time Tel's here, we'll be making this ourselves! ;)

My divi-buddy, Cristel! <3

Posing with the cutesy throw pillows and our pseudo-boyfriend for the night! LOL

Cosplay costumes on display.

Customized long boards!

The Collective's Graffiti

The Evil Cat!

Ring for sale! Don't you just love the colors?

This store was really interestin! I love the layout of the store. It has a ramp made of wood that leads to the second story of the floor.  The bags and wallets are really unique! 

Girlfriend! :)

Bags on the branches! Kudos to the store's designer!

I want the orange woolly bag!

Bikes parked outside the shop. I.want.a.bike.SOON.

Hung out at Central afterwards. :)  

Someone buzzed out (not me!) so we decided to sleep over at Cristel's house. Finally, Angel was able to sleep over after ten thousand years! :)) I love random events like this. :) We woke up late. We decided to try out the Korean restaurant, Arisoo at Cartimar.

The food here is cheap yet it does not scrimp on quality. I love the kimbap and the chapchae! :) I can't wait for our next food trip! :)

From my group of friends to yours, 

Back in the game!

After a month of hibernation, I finally came out of my cave.  I really missed my friends! I'm really so touched that they missed me too! The reason why I went off the radar was that I became too hooked on sns, particularly facebook.  There were days where I spent hours and hours online just browsing through people's pages.   In a way it made me closer to them without initiating real, face-to-face interaction.  Pathetic, right? I just missed the old days without facebook wherein lifetime friendships were developed over long conversations over the phone. So my one month without facebook made people wonder and worry what the hell happened to me.  Goes to show how people have become so reliant on facebook.  So now, I hope (fingers crossed!) I have cured myself of such addiction.  I'm back in the loop! And what better way to celebrate my "comeback" than with a party? ;)

But of course, I didn't throw that party.  I wish I did have the money though.  Happy that I went out today! :)  What good luck to have opened my phone and receive Juan Carlo's message regarding his grad party.  JC T. and I have been friends for about a year now.  We met through the student movement, particularly during an RH Agenda meeting.  JC's the one of the brightest and political person I know. Barely does he have a conversation that does not revolve around politics.  I'm not the most political person, and when I have something on my mind I really spill it to people I am comfortable with.  JC has been on the receiving end of my countless rants about boys. HAHA At first he wasn't too keen on listening, he'd switch back to politics mode, but after months of my rants he soon became a friend I'd forever treasure.  He'd give me advice and genuinely listen to my problems.  And of course, months  of countless meetings on tactics and strategies, his political mind has rubbed off on me.  Win-win for both of us! :))

After a trip to Baguio, two trips to Iloilo, countless nights of meetings and sleepless nights, I believe this friendship is forever.  And I am proud to be JC's friend. One day, this guy will definitely be a prime mover in Philippine politics. 

To JC, if ever you chance upon this post, know that I am always here for you. Pakabait ka! :))  Para sa bayan! :)

 With Alyansa people (l-r): Me, Heart D., Mabel O., Mickey E., Cathy A., JC T., Ginx P., Chase, Oyie J.