Super Shaznae

Bangkok Diaries Day 1

Me and my mom were able to avail PAL's Fly All You Can in Asian Countries. Travelling period starts from August to November for 8 weeks travel time. The first country that I wanted to visit is Bangkok because of cheap thrills and of course shopping! And so, finally the moment of truth, last September 01, we had our short vacation in Bangkok, Thailand.

We arrived at the Suvarnabhumi Airport around 2PM. From the airport to Phaya Thai station, it costs 45 baht each. From Phaya Thai, we negotiated a "tuktuk" to bring us to our hostel and we got a deal of 150 baht to Chakrapong road (pronounced as Jakrapong). We stayed at Khaosan Guesthouse and Rainbow hostel; paid 1,080 baht for 3 nights (electric fan only with private bathroom and free use of locker with wifi). We walked nearby our area and we had our dinner in Mcdo, sad to say they have no rice for their chicken meals, so we ordered value meal nuggets (10pcs) at 159 baht and you have to add 10 baht if you want to upsize your drink and fries. We went back to our hostel after roaming the place and slept early to prepare for the next day's itinerary.

Passport and plane ticket's are all set

While waiting to check in our baggage at Mactan Cebu International Airport

My travel buddy, my mom. =)

On board! Our itinerary is Cebu-Manila then Manila-Bangkok

Waiting in vain. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is quite amazing. I love how big and how clean the airport is from the inside. They have laptop stations, free use of computers with wifi, and a mini Duty Free, shopping before boarding time.

Vanity moments while waiting to be onboard.

I had Braised chicken and Pepsi. What I love about Philippine Airlines is that they serve food (lunch/dinner) for international flight and snacks for domestic flight (crackers and peanuts).

Dessert after lunch! =)

Hurray! Touchdown B-A-N-G-K-O-K! Waiting for our baggage. I think Bangkok is one of the most busiest airport in the world, jump packed with locals and foreigners from all walks of life coming from different races, speaking different languages.

Upon arrival at Bangkok, express bus weren't available at that time and since we didn't avail the airport pick up from our hostel, we decided to take the train to the city.

The Suvarnabhumi Airport map pronounced as "Suwanabhoom". They have Thailand maps given to the tourists and foreigners for free. You can ask from the Tourist information counters or at the stalls within the airport.

State Railway of Thailand. You can also ask Thailand map from them. This is Suvarnabhumi airport station. From the airport to Phaya Thai costs 45 baht.

In Manila, ours look like an ATM card, but theirs is different. It's circular and it has time limit. I believe it's only good for 19 minutes and after 19 minutes, it will expire.

And lastly, my airport/outfit shot

Sweetest Goodbye

Been very busy packing my things. Finally, I will go back to my hometown in Cebu for good. For almost 3 years of roller coaster ride, trials and tragedies that I've experienced in my stay here in Manila, I can say that it taught me a lot of things and most especially, I learned how to be independent. I came here without someone to rely on, no relatives nor friends. I started from scratch, from renting to commuting. It was one heck of a torture at first but as time goes by I was able to adapt to my present environment. And so, since few days from now, it'll be my flight back to Cebu, I pray for a safe trip, happiness and a thankful heart that somehow I was able to survive the hustle bustle streets of Manila and how it feels to be a Manileño for once. As for my Manila readers, I wish you luck and prayers for your safety. Till we meet again!

OTD

Hugs and kisses from my baby Lucas Nathaniel!

City of Golden Friendship

Went to visit my grandparents in Cagayan De Oro city or otherwise known as City of Golden Friendship. It's been 8 years since the last time I visited my grandparents there and my cousins. A lot has changed and together with me is my mom and my baby Luke. Wasn't able to have decent outfit shots since the clothes that I packed were comfortable and too plain jane since my grandparents are conservative type. They even told me my shorts is too short but I just said this is fashion nowadays. Well, they just couldn't agree with me. Anyways, stayed there for 5 days and toured around the city (no pics around the city 'coz I left my camera at home.). Hope I can visit there more often. How about you guys? Have you been there? I love to listen to your stories!

At the airport with a signage that says "City of Golden Friendship"

With my baby Luke, this is his first time to visit CDO

My dearest Grandma. She's 80 years old

My Aunt Eden

My dearest Grandpa - he is 84 years old as far as I can remember

Grandparents with their great grand son

On our way back to Cebu. Me and Luke at the airport. While waiting for our boarding time.

Online buying

Lately, due to a very hectic schedule I never had a chance to go shopping. Aside from the fact that I am particularly saving my salary because I will be resigning anytime soon and it's because I'm saving for something big for the reason that me and my mom planned to go to Singapore probably by August. After resigning, I never have plans of working right away. I first want to just sit back and relax and just maybe do online business. And speaking of online business, you know how every fashion blogger especially here in the Philippines are into online shopping? Yes, you saw it right, every fashion blogger in the Philippines are recently purchasing some of their fashion clothing and accessories through online. I tried it too many times and I tell you it's very addicting. I can't help but click the buy now or add to your cart buttons. I admit I am such an impulsive buyer especially when I totally love the item that I literally can't sleep without buying it (exaggerated) LOL. And so, a while ago, since too much Facebook is boring already, I decided to go visit some legit online shops and I came across Zalora and Chicify.

It's not my first time to hear these two sites and I could no longer count as to how many times I've visited their sites. I haven't purchased anything though, not yet but I planned of buying soon. For now, I'm still thinking of what to buy. These two sites were mentioned by some local fashion bloggers that I religiously follow like Pax of Drowning Equilibrium, Vern of A Shoe Tale, Ava of Artsy Farty Ava and some of the known local bloggers. You see, they had posted about the items that they purchased at these sites and I even saw one blogger who attended an event which is the launching of Zalora, I'm not sure if it was launching or just an invitation and I can't even remember who that blogger is.

Anyway, like what I said, I might purchase an item from those sites soon but as of now, I am happy with Multiply Marketplace, eBay and Facebook (yes, some entrepreneurs are selling their items via Facebook). Thank GOD with advanced technology! Yey!

PS: Just bought 2 new skirts. Will post about it soon. =) Excited!

Curious? Feel free to visit these sites:

Zalora -

Chicify