Photo diary: Gardens by the Bay with my Hubby

Supertrees at Gardens by the bay

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New Year countdown 2014 in Singapore

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Traveling in Style: Part 2 (Airplane) Outfit and Makeup

I'm considering Singapore and Philippines' climate and weather that is why I wore light fabric. It's warm and humid all year round in Singapore though in Philippines the wet season already started but still not that cold.

I've decided to wear a jumpsuit (no bathroom troubles so far) and flat shoes. This jumpsuit is very soft, I brought my leather jacket since it's freezing in airport and finish my look with dangling earrings and spiky bangles to look more edgy. 

Makeup: I use BB Cream and powder from Maybelline, Barbie Pink lipstick and gloss, Volumizing and lengthening mascara, Kohl Black Eyeliner all from BYS

Got a nice view

Comfortable chevy print jumpsuit

Aura aura aura :)

My super cool earrings and jacket

Spiky bangles

It's Christmas time! Merry Christmas!!!

With my Hubby

Sweetest Hubby on Earth - Jeffrey Gutierrez

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Time is gold

Time is really important to heal wounds or damages someone brought you and time can do damages as well. It is no surprise that people also change through time. At some point you will learn to forgive through time. Time really changed me without noticing it. I just realized that there’s a huge transition happened to me. 

My husband and I went to City harvest church (Singapore) and we met a good person that shows excellent leadership and have strong faith and love for God. I encouraged my husband to go in a Sunday service to CHC. I’d be honest, out of my curiosity and also I want to get closer to God are some reasons why I want to see their Sunday service. It is actually my second time hearing a pastor with his preaches from the bible. I’d be honest again, when I enter through CHC door; I feel different… something send chills and shivers to my spine when I heard the people singing the praise song “Sovereign”.

The service took 2hrs 30mins and I never felt boredom. I have to be honest, I can't help myself to get teary eyed that moment, I’m happy and I realized I am fortunate  because I have a BIG GOD who never leaves me, always protects and loves me truly.

I’m happy because knowing that you have great people who offer you their both hands when you’re down is enough to understand that I’m blessed.

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20 KM trekking at Pulau Ubin

“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” ― Arthur Conan Doyle

We've set a schedule to go trekking this Saturday. I felt so overwhelmed in boat ride and bicycle ride that it seems we're too thrilled and went to go biking for almost  8-9 hrs if my estimation is correct (?) But of course we have breaks in between those hours to eat lunch.

This is the first time I soaked up in the sun for almost 8 hrs, whew! Good thing I'm prepared. hehe!!

I wore plaid long sleeves, Denim jeans (which I turned into a capri pants), white oversized sunnies, a cap and of course my fave running shoes Nike. Oh and my feather earrings :)

Riding our bicycles <3

Eyes on the road and not on the ground

Mirror shot with my pretty housemates

From Left to Right: (ME), Myra, France, Rhea, Charity, Jam and Mavis

Until next ride bikers! :)

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Hope, faith and Love

New Year away from home is so depressing but looking at the bright side, I’m with my husband in welcoming the year of the snake.  Another year had past and this means new adventure, new beginning… A brand new year!

I welcomed the New Year’s Eve with so much hope, faith and love. They say these three are the important elements in life. But the greatest of all is love. I believe everything comes from love, for example; without love there’s no faith and if there’s no faith, there would be no hope. For me, life without love is meaningless. I remember the song “All you need is love” by The Beatles. :)

I have a strong faith in everything, especially faith with God. Life can be very playful and sometimes problems are blocking my way but it doesn't mean that this will be permanent. It adds spice to your life anyway. Faith doesn't come over night; it is built and grown over a long period of time. In order to have faith you should be able to trust as well.

Hope is what I desire and I’m guilty that I always believe good outcome will come in to one’s life if you are hopeful. When you hope, it gives a fulfillment in our lives because you tend to expect that something good will happen to you but please don’t get despair if ever the roads you've traveled mislead you. Just remember, the road is enjoyable if you have hope because without it, there’s no life at all.

So make your choice, Faith, Hope or Love. Always remember these three comes in package. You can’t have just one of those three. With love comes faith, with faith comes hope and with hope comes life.

Cheers to a better year! 

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First Christmas in Singapore

This is my first Christmas away from home but looking at the bright side, I'm with my hubby. So I still feel like I'm home. I admit I missed my family in the Philippines but as much as I want to be with them right this moment, I can't. I also want to be with my husband and spend the holidays with him.

Anyway, my husband and I have decided to visit my good friend Kath in her office. Yes, Kath is on duty. I want to see her because since we came here in Singapore in Feb 12, 2012, I never get a chance to see her again. So I think tonight is just perfect :)

We spend hours of catching up and exchanging stories. We even talked about our dreams going somewhere when perfect time permits. It's a nice feeling spending time and talking to a good friend. I haven't notice that it's getting late and our housemates are waiting for us.

Here are some of our pictures inside their lobby.

With my good friend Katherine Occena

With my super sweet hubby

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Holidays

Giant Christmas Tree in Orchard Central

Me and my sweet hubby

Well, tomorrow is Monday...how to begin the perfect Weekdays? For me, spending time with my hubby.. our weekend"gala". 

Walking along Orchard road we've seen Christmas decors as early as August  :) I really feel the spirit of Christmas. I remember during my childhood we have a small Christmas tree at home and we put decorations and to make it more beautiful we put different lights on it. 

I really miss my family. But I'm still happy because I'm with my husband. This will be our first Christmas together. 

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Singapore cable car: Night ride

The singapore cable car: Angry bird version

Enjoying the ride with my hubby

It was our first time to experience riding in cable car and the exciting part of it - during at night. 'Twas just perfect since I'd like to see the city at night. :) I love to see lights in different forms. I'm actually have fear of heights but who can't say no to this one. haha!!

I must overcome my fear, right? But that's it, I can't see myself trying bungee jumping or GX-5 Xtreme Swing. We really enjoyed the night. Until next ride!

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Don't fret or be envious

Every so often I get so envious of those who can swim. I have feared the water because I almost die in the pool when I was a kid. I'm one lucky girl because my husband knows how to swim.. well the basics. But hey he is the best swimming instructor ever! He has a lot of patience and very nice coach. hehe!!

After a week or two, I can finally swim on my own. ;) 

I can relate it to challenges in life, it's not there for nothing. It has a purpose why we are being tested. All we need to do is overcome life's challenges for us to analyze our courage and willingness to change. 

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Tips and facts in going to Singapore

 1. Get an EZ-LINK CARD

The MRT in Singapore goes everywhere on the island as well as their buses are so easy to ride because they use a single payment system called EZ-Link card.

An EZ-Link card is a must if you’re like me who wants a hassle-free travel else you have your Singapore coins ready before stepping in to a bus. It accepts coins/exact change and you must know how much the fare costs from place to place since every km has an equivalent rates. Same goes with the MRT Station, before you can enter the station, you need to tap the card at the panel and as you disembark just tap again your card and it will automatically deduct the fare.

My husband already bought me a TOP UP Card a day before my arrival in Singapore. This EZ-Link card costs SG$15 (RELOADABLE) has an initial value SG$10 when you buy it plus it has a lot of use; it can be used to pay for MRT, taxi fares, bill at restaurants and even vendo machines.

2. Thirsty? Don’t buy bottled water because you can drink tap water in Singapore. It is safe and clean. Bottled water in supermarkets/minimarts cost around SG$2. Tap water = FREE!

Hawker stalls

3.Hungry?  Who says that you cannot enjoy Singapore cuisine in a very reasonable price? Explore Singapore’s delicious food by eating in food courts and hawker stalls.

Me at the Fauna and Flora Park, SG

4.Enjoy the Parks. Who would have thought that a city like Singapore who appears mostly concrete is blessed with excellent parks? You can enjoy the skyline views for free and they have a system interconnecting links parks to each other via a skywalk. 

5.Starhub’s Prepaid Card

You can buy a prepaid SIM card from Starhub for SG$15 and it comes with a SG$18 load.

6. Do not smoke and drink. A pack of cigarette cost around SG$16 and drinking is too expensive. Singapore has a high taxation for these two. Even the entrance fee in clubs cost around SG$20-30. So it may sounds practical if you like to drink just opt to buy from minimarts. lol

Have a safe trip and enjoy!

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