Baguio is my Haven

Baguio used to be my most favorite place.  

I used to think of it as my retirement place. 

A place to settle down with my future family.

But now, I can't say the same anymore.

Baguio is no longer my fave spot.

Don't get me wrong, that place is still the same wonderful view as ever.

This place is a beautiful escape from the city's pollution and noise.

It has a wonderful weather, lovely scenery - beautiful flowers everywhere, instagramic surroundings,

 strawberries,  jams, clouds, wind, and the people. 

The place feels like you aren't in the Philippines anymore. 

What I like most about it is no matter how late you sleep at night you'd still wish to wake up early 

cause you wouldn't want to miss the morning walk, the morning breeze, and the morning fog.

 

I love the early morning and late night walking.

The happiness of strawberry and coffee combination as breakfast brings.

I still adore the clouds, the trees and the flowers. 

Everything about that place is beautiful. 

Even the not-so-nice smell of horse manure at the Wright Park!

But no, Baguio is not my favorite place anymore. 

This is now my favorite place. 

My home.
A place where i can feel safe and homey. 

A place where I can feel closer to God.

A place where I can be with the nicest people. 

People I consider my family and friends.

Yes, I can be anywhere I want to be...
 but at the end of the day my heart will still yearn for this place - 

The place i call my HAVEN

A Divisoria Experience

After seems like forever, finally i was able to go back to Divisoria with a friend.
Though we're totally exhausted from the long walks with our heavy shopping bags, a Divi experience is worth it and more than fun.

My budget for this retail therapy sesh is no more than 1500php.
At first, I only mean to buy slippers for my everyday use, sort of pambahay kind of slippers.
But then being in divi is like being in a buffet!

Imagine this - A food lover standing in a room full of delectable dishes... and they're all for free!!

Everything in divi is almost as good as free because of its affordable prices.
And if you're good in bargaining, I'm telling you, it's twice as fun.

So, let me show you now some of the things that i purchased yesterday.

Bought these slippers for 350 pesos

(It's initial price is 400pesos)

This pair for 80 pesos
(if you buy 2 pairs you can get both for 150.)

This vitamins for 185

(thou i bought it from a legit store that really sells supplements)

Got this watch for 99 pesos

This white belt for 50 pesos

This cutie patootie 4gb stitch flashdrive is 300 pesos (it's initial price is 350)

 and the stitch earphone is 10 pesos haha (yap you read it right, TEN pesos)

And because sleep is one of my life's essential, 

i got this popoy-inspired magic pillow for 90 pesos

 and this Eye cover for 35pesos

And this big bag of sweet chichacorn for 50php

I also bought 2 blouses which i refused to post cause I don't want people to know which of the clothes i wear are from divi haha. (Though i don't really buy clothes from divisoria cause when it comes to wardrobe I still go for quality over quantity.)

Remember knowing how to bargain is essential if you want to go divisoria shopping. If they don't want to give it to you at cheaper price, just walk away and go to the next store.

Also, be prepared to face a sea of crowd. Expect to be stepped on and shoved many time while shopping. Be extra careful to pickpockets and snatchers.

With all these in mind, you're now good to go to shoppe! Enjoy! :)