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HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVELIES!!

I hope everyone had a good NYE & a good start to 2019! As this year begins, I want to try this WOTY to encourage me everytime I hit rockbottom, feel that nothing is going according to my plan, and just need a bit of a push to keep moving.

My word is WARRIOR - strong, independent, capable of so many things, creative, and powerful! I will not let any obstacle be an obstacle for too long. I will make sure that I will have a new and amazing experience for this year.

Do you guys have a WOTY? What is it? Leave it on the comments & share with me why!

Love you guys, have a great 2019!

xx

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Review of Lugang Cafe

Hey there lovelies! I have been a bit absent on blogging but I am back with a new post!

Since I am a foodie & aspiring entrepreneur, I love restaurants & cafés. You get to see other people doing their daily tasks while you, yourself, can enjoy the establishments food & drinks while being inspired by your surroundings.

Honestly speaking, we were looking for a different restaurant at that time but felt defeated when we couldn't find it in Mall of Asia - so we settled with trying Lugang Cafe, & it did not disappoint!

Luckily, we arrived at a good time where there was not that many customers waiting outside or in que. The picture above was taken after we ate & decided to roam around again. The que was long & more people were coming!

The interior was amazing! I love how spacious it was & how many tables it can occupy - it even had a 2nd level to accomodate more pax.

Even though we were seated once we arrived, you can feel the hustle & bustle of everyone inside. It was packed with customers & staff were busy. You really have to be patient when things like this happen & understand that you might not be entertained immediately by any staff.

What did we order?

As a first timer at Lugang Cafe, I really didn't know what their specialty was. But having surveyed their menu, there were so many dishes in which you could choose from! Xiao long baos, soups, seafood, noodles, etc.

We ordered (1) Wonton Soup, (2) Tofu with Century Egg & Pork Floss, (3) Shredded Pork with Pancakes, and (4) Vietnamese Egg Rolls.

It took just about 25-30mins for our drinks & dishes to be served to us but the Egg Rolls were a bit late so we just had it for take away.

The food was AMAZING and the prices are reasonable!! I really loved the Shredded Pork with Pancake, it reminded me of Peking Duck which they have too! The Egg Rolls were also good - the wrap they used was a different one so it has a different texture than your regular egg roll but the filling consisted mostly of pork, veggies, and glass noodles.

Lugang Cafe has great ambience, food, and I can't wait to visit again!

xx

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Travel Vlog w/ my toddler!

Hey lovelies!

Head over to my Youtube Channel “Ari C” or click/copy the link >> https://youtu.be/KfFxejACdBc << to watch how I organize our things & what I bring to make the flight more bearable for the both of us.

🌺

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Hello, October!

Yesterday was the last day of my Blogtember Series but I didn’t get a chance to blog though so, to welcome the new month, I’ve went back to Bullet Journaling & wrote down on my new notebook which is from Muji!

It’s my first time to try a blank sketchbook for my bullet journal & I am loving it already! I just have this amazing space & freedom to sketch & journal.

Put some pictures & quote on the cover of the notebook to just spice it up a bit even though it’s simple. Washitapes I used were from Muji too. (Pictures are not mine - found them in Pinterest)

You are the risk I’ll always take ♥️

A quote or reminder to myself ~

My theme for this month is “M A G I C”

Also added my own flare to drawing but really, I’m not good at it. Lol. But since October is the month for the supernatural, I decided to stick with the magical side!

Added a mini-calendar to the left to add icons on the date if there are events or trips then on the right side, I can write down the said events for PERSONAL and BUSINESS.

Decided to try doing some Trackers if it’ll be effective & if I can track my everyday habits, mood, & sleep.

Drew tarot cards for the dates & added the day on the side then drew, or tried, a snake & lotus.

And that’s it for my October Bullet Journal! 🎃

What’s your monthly theme?

xx

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Blogtember Series: “Meaning of our Dreams”

Wassup lovelies?! Yes, I’ve been absent for so many days - my apologies. But now I have a new post for you guys that I find so interesting.

I am now trying to log my dreams, if I can to be honest, and identify the important things that I really felt with my senses.

Our dreams can contribute so many things to us & we mostly forget them once we open our eyes. I feel that they can tell us about our wants & needs, present & future, etc.

As you can see, I listed down my dream as accurate as possible & wrote down in red the important details I had for that dream & searched or gave my own interpretation of those important details. When dreaming, our senses are also active & I happen to smell or feel certain things.

As for this sticky note, I just wrote down my thoughts & assurances for myself according to the information I gathered from my dream which I find helpful & really gives me more positive encouragement for the day & for the rest of the week!

I actually wrote this down on my hybrid journal which I’ll be making a flip-through video very soon!

What are your dreams telling you?

xx

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Blogtember Series: “Happy moments of life”

Hi there lovelies!

I just want to express & transfer my positive energy towards you & to the people around me. We can get caught up in our life that sometimes we just don’t see that we’re often automatically doing things & then realize that the day just went by - or just want the day to end as soon as you open your eyes.

We forget the happiness we had, the feeling of positivity & wonder. As we grow, we tend to be more serious & attach ourselves to things & people that won’t or doesn’t add value into our future & present happiness.

If there was a day you need for yourself i.e. doing nothing all day, pampering yourself, going out to have fun - PLEASE DO. We as humans need to relax & recharge. But most importantly, you need to be happy with what you have & where you are.

When I’m feeling down, I tend to meditate & find my zen. A few quiet minutes with my inner self really helps me release the negativity & visualize the road to my goals. A hug from my little one also helps & gives me more energy! If your meditation process involves you exercising or cleaning, GO!

The road to happiness is a simple sentence that we tend to forget - LOVE YOURSELF 🌺

xx

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Blogtember Series: “Restaurant Review - Jamie’s Italian”

Hey there lovelies!! I’ve been absent for the past 2 days? Sorry about that, but I have something amazing to share with you!

Yesterday, we celebrated my birthday & I requested to try a restaurant that we haven’t visited nor tried out, hence, Jamie’s Italian.

Exterior was simple yet captivating! You can also see the assigned person making the fresh pastas for the dishes being ordered by customers.

Interior was so spacious too! You wouldn’t think that they have that amount of tables when you’re outside. The decor is also stunning & a design that I like too! Atmosphere was calming & wished I had a chance to really capture the whole restaurant. Customer service was good too! Even though it’s a weekend - BRAVO!

The simplicity of their menu also is something I find fascinating - amazing design & straight to the point kind of menu items.

Little one was even provided with some crayons & a coloring sheet to pass the time

Ordered the “Picnic Box” from their Kids Menu that comes with an apple (which my little one grabbed immediately!), chicken wrap split into 2, sweet potato fries, fresh strawberries, a veggie jar (not really seen in the picture), & an orange juice.

For myself, I ordered the Ravioli Mezzaluna (yummy!), the tomato sauce matches the ravioli perfectly with some mozzarella bits & a Passion Fruit Iced Tea that’s so refreshing!

Thoughts ~

Atmosphere - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Exterior & interior

Service - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Attentiveness of associates

Food Quality - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Each food component combined

Food Quantity - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

How much a guest is getting per order

Price - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Affordability

Taste - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overall food taste

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That’s my honest review & experience at Jamie’s Italian! Can’t wait to go back & try more food from their menu!

Have you tried this restaurant yet?

xx

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BLOGTEMBER SERIES: “Travelling alone with a toddler soon”

Hey lovelies!! I didn’t blog yesterday due to the fact that I wasn’t feeling well. Good news is I’m a bit okay now & the weather is goong down to a 38C!

As the title suggests, I’ll be travelling soon with my son - just the two of us! I’m a bit anxious yet excited because I know that I can handle it but also overthinking about every little situation. Lol.

I’ve made many posts about travelling & now I want you guys to help me!

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What are your travel hacks when travelling alone with a child or with children?

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All your suggestions will be greatly appreciated to help this anxious mom when travelling alone with my son next month! Yoy can reach me via IG: aricell0 or via my FB page: Ari C 🌺

You can also comment on this post or message me here on Tumblr! 😘

xx

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BLOGTEMBER SERIES: “Birthday Tarot Reading”

Hey hey heeeyyy - it’s my birthday. 🌺

Another blog about tarot reading but it’ll be my past, present, & future! Going to share with you my readings & if you want to get yourself an online reading, go to >> www.tellmytarot.com

Tarot cards featured here are from Biddy Tarot’s Pinterest account! Here’s my reading ~

The Past

Two of Wands (reversed)

> Fear of unknown, lack of planning

> Looking back last year I can confidently say that I have been afraid of the unknown so much, most of us will be afraid of it too, & I just didn’t what will happen to me so that left me very scared

> I also want to do something with my life but I don’t know where to start which leads me to just neglect it or I’ll just won’t bother in planning it

The Present

Page of Cups (upright)

> Creative beginnings, synchronicity

> This year has been an amazing experience for me because I finally had a rhythm to my everyday life

> I feel at peace & relaxed - a feeling that I cherish truly because I feel & know that I am on the right track!

> I am also getting in touch with my creative side which is a good way to unwind & feel positive about my life where I am now

The Future

Queen of Cups (upright)

> Emotional security, intuitive

> This is what my future holds & I am quite happy about it - all of us for sure want a happy future, but having this card drawn today is what I needed to keep on track

> This card also gave me a glimpse to my future which holds a very positive & calming outcome

> This card may symbolize the near future or the far future but regardless, I am sure that I will have a good one after all the bad experiences I endured

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Love having a reading!! So happy to also have downloaded a “cheat-sheet” to understanding the meaning of the cards more. I am both learning & understanding each keyword/s for the card.

How’s your day going? Hope you’re having a good one like me!

xx

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BLOGTEMBER SERIES: “My experience working in a restaurant”

Hello lovelies!! It’s almost my birthday & I had an idea - I’m going to share with your guys what really goes down in the Food & Beverage section. Why? Because I got hired a few days before my birthday back in 2015. I worked at the counter of the restaurant, handling orders & being a cashier - not really a waitress because I wasn’t serving tables but of course, every staff needs to have product knowledge.

It’s a great job & I’m a Hospitality graduate so yes, I love the work - but you really need to be prepared physically & mentally.

I’ve had internships while studying so I had a few months’ experience in hotels & restaurants. Anyways, my first time to get a job with diverse staff was fun, exciting, & thrilling because I am also dealing with diverse customers.

When being in ANY hospitality work, you really need to be prepared. Some customers are fun to interact with, some are okay, some are annoying, & some are really really unbearable - this is not a judgement towards the certain person but how they interacted with me or any of the hospitality staff.

So...here are my memorable work experience (good/bad) in the restaurant industry:

After closing time & there are some left overs, some are thrown away & some can be taken home!! The sweets I took home every night was filling my family’s bellies. Lol. Some of my colleagues would even talk to me before closing time just to reserve some of the sweets before they’re gone.

Sometimes I get hungry before closing time & I’d ask the head chef that day if I can take some food home (cooked before closing) because the time I get home, I sometimes would just sleep & not eat. Of course this won’t always happen everytime so I have to pick my days when requesting.

One day, a customer walked up to the counter & requested a menu to look on. Told him that he can sit down at a table & the waiter/waitress covering that area will entertain him. Saw him sit down & a waiter came over to the counter to request something then at the corner of my eye I can see him get up, head over to me with an annoyed face. He started cussing at me that he was waiting for 30 minutes & no one was even approaching his table - this was on a day when we were not busy AT ALL. We just let him leave & cuss.

Another not-so-busy day came by & a woman came to our restaurant for some sweets. I got her order & told her I’ll deliver it to her desired table. My manager came to the counter from the kitchen to check on things & I tried to look for the waiter covering the area where the guest sat. Out of nowhere, the woman rushed to me & wanted to talk to the manager because I was so slow. My manager calmed her down & they talked at her table. After a few minutes, her order was on the house. Maybe it was my fault or not? Either way, not a good day for me.

The counter where I work has a bar area beside it, one time someone went to the bar & just started eating the biscuits we give to our customers with their coffee-based drinks. He started maming his way to the far back of the restaurant & sat beside a family who were happily eating. This person began asking the family for food (I guess?) because I was working at the counter. Told the head waiter what I saw & the head waiter went to the person & said he needed to leave the family alone & leave the restaurant. He didn’t move an inch. Luckily a security guard came by & the head waiter took that opportunity to talk to the guard - but when they were going to the table where the person was seating previously, he was gone. The guard talked to me after that & the barista from the bar to get information.

As you can see, there are good days & bad days along with great customers & unberable ones too. If you wish to be in this industry, I HIGHLY suggest that you are brave enough to smile & hold your tongue. It’s a great industry to be in but alas, you are also dealing with people who are unpredictable.

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I do miss being in a fast-paced industry surrounded by delicious foods & amazing (few) colleagues. Hopefully, I’ll get to be in that space soon.

If you’ve worked in this kind of industry, what was your most memorable (good/bad) day?

xx

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There will always be days where you’re not okay & that’s okay - better days are coming & everything will get better

Acknowledge that you’re having a bad day but don’t ever think that you have a bad life because your life can always get better

Love yourself enough to remove anything or people from your life that just gives you negative & toxic vibes because you deserve so much more

xx

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BLOGTEMBER SERIES: “Travel Bucket List - Philippines (part2)”

As promised, here’s the Part 2 of my TBL to the Philippines!

Cebu City

> There are a ton of places to visit here plus, L E C H O N!!

> Cebu Westown Lagoon, Terrazas de Flores, Temple of Leah (still under construction but not sure), Lantaw Floating Restaurant, etc.

> For more information: www.trekeffect.com

> Cebu Pacific is the airline choice for direct flights from Manila

Lake Sebu

South Cotabato, Mindanao

> Like most places in the Philippines, one place can offer so much! Seven Falls via zipline or trekking, boating or kayaking around the island, T’boli Museum, etc.

> Visit: www.lakwatsero.com to know more how to get there & alternative routes

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This 2 part blog post is inspired by the list of trekeffect.com that consists every destination listed here because most, if not all, are the places I want to visit anyway. Additional information about the places are from the sites I indicated at the bottom of every destination!

Shall I do a Travel Vlog soon?

xx

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BLOGTEMBER SERIES: “Travel Bucket List - Philippines”

Day 11 lovelies! Another TBL for you but this one’s from my home country, Philippines! Like many, if not most, of the Filipinos - I haven’t really explored my home country. I only stay in 2 places which are my home town & the capital of the country. Kind of embarrassing but yes, that’s me.

So I decided to search the popular places in the Philippines & go there like I’m not a local & just one of the tourists. Lol. But also, I want to go somewhere where the tourists don’t visit or go that often.

Of course, I had to put it in my hybrid journal as to not forget where I want to go & where I put the list. Good thing too that I bought this notebook.

Huma Island

Palawan

> This one is on the luxurious side of travelling. Why not, right? There are commercial flights or private sea planes going to & from here.

> You can visit this website to know more like I did about this place & what I can do here while on vacation or jist exploring: www.humaisland.com

Camiguin

Mindanao

> There are a lot of ways for you to get here & like most of the other places on this list, it’ll boast the lovely scenery & greenery around it.

> There will be a lot of transportation taken just to get to Camiguin so I suggest you research first before going head-on to the place

> To know more, visit: www.lakwatsero.com

Coron, Palawan

Coron Island

> Palawan is well-known to be a tourist spot in the Philippines so don’t be too surprised to see the place packed

> Airlines that do regular flights to here are Philippines Airlines & Cebu Pacific

> Visit: www.gettingstamped.com - to know more

Batanes

> From the info I’ve gathered, it’s best to visit Batanes from January to February or December to May

> Clark International Airport is the nearest one to and from Batanes & it only has Tuesday and Wednesday flights (not sure though if it has been updated)

> Check the website for more information: www.thepoortraveler.net

El Nido, Palawan

> Like I said, a tourist destination is Palawan! I can’t blame them though, have you seen some pictures of the place? Amazing!

> There are 4 islands in El Nido that is more like a resort which is just like Huma Island - luxurious getaway situation

> Islands consist of Apulit, Miniloc, Lagen, & Pangulasian - visit: www.elnidoresorts.com for a full browse on what each island offers & what the resort can do to help you get to your desired destination

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This is just PART ONE of my TBL to Philippines. I’ll be posting the 2nd part tomorrow so stay tuned guys! You can follow me on my other social media accts to be notified ~

IG: aricell0

FB: Ari C

xx