Modern Mona Lisa (acrylics on watercolorpaper)

 We have this daily challenge at work.
So I thought to make something like this. But it turned out they wanted a wacky remake not an exact painting.

It was a quick paint. I thought it was done but then the one I painted said her chin was too long and her face was fat. Lol 

I gave this to her as a present. 

So this was my entry for that said challenge.

Sweet dreams my lil one (acrylics on canvas)

I was planning to only do background paintings as that is not my strong point. As I looked at my portfolio it was all anime style and realistic portraits. 

My concept or plan was to do only dream catchers in random size and design. 

I wanted to add quotes but was stuck with words Sweet dreams.

But then it looked like a book cover title. 

The Illustrator in me kicked in.

Thus made me search a silhouette of a sleeping child. I found none with my desired angle. So I browse through my gallery and found a sleeping picture of my daughter. (Who knew it would come in handy?!) 

And so it made me do this. 

Yeah I also need to work on my calligraphy skills. Hehe

First time commuting via E BIKE and buying dried fish in TABO AN

It has been probably almost 2 years since I was in the Philippines. So this E-bike thing is something new to me. This 2 back seater extension motorcycle is a little more expensive than the jeepneys but still if you need to go home badly this is still better than taxi. 

Anyhoos now I went to the Tabo-an market to buy a colleagues' requested dried fish.

I was kind of shocked to know that 1 kl. of Danggit dried fish costs around 700php.

I only bought 300 worth as per budget given by my colleague.

Then I posted this on facebook and was even more shookt that 700 is even cheaper

at times it goes up 800 to 1000php. 

This is absolutely not a poor man's fish. People making this as a business are making a fortune. 

Imagine probably getting more than those nice smelling office workers whose basic rate per day is 500php. Im sure some of these fish market vendors either earn 1k-10k per day if lucky to get a sale from huge buyers/resellers. 

Some people are cut out for business some people are satisfied with the office and minimum wage pay like I do at times. 

What a day trip it was. 

Keep safe everyone. 

I went there before any lockdowns and reported cases in the Philippines. 

No regrets in buying this 70php Shrimp paste with Adobo bits. Ulamnam

Woah never tasted a shrimp paste this good before. 

I was amazed at the exploding taste of shrimp, sweet and spiciness of this side dip.

I really am not a fan of spicy food. But this one is an exemption. 

Usually you eat this with unripe mango. 

 I paired this with rice. YES rice! 

It is that good. 😋😋😋

One spoonful is enough for one cup or no wait...

Extra rice please! 

I just drew my future daughter!

If you go back to my post in 2014 you will see I posted this digital portrait of Lauren Hanna Lunde a half korean half canadian ulzzang kid model from Korea. How I adored and wished I had a daughter as beautiful as her.

Well who ever heard my wish didnt include a HUSBAND?!

Neh, I am very grateful for my bundle of joy despite all the tears and fears I experienced during the pregnancy.

Now this is one of my illustrated books made back in 2014 while working for ASPI. And still the resemblance is uncanny.
I have been drawing my future daughter all that time.


Well you know what this means? Time to draw my future husband, house, car, and etc


Law of attraction huh. Manifestations and divine universe.

Otakufest 2020 at SM Seaside

Yahoo! I attended an event with my daughter and sister.

Kinda made my vacation a little worth while.

 Look at these affordable and adorable merchandise. Otaku haven. Surrounded by lovely and awesome cosplayers. 🥰

I was wanting to take lotsa nice selfie or pics with amazing cosplayers but sadly I have a hyperactive kid who wont let me do that. My attention was with her and her wandering off to i dont know where. 

So far this cosplayer caught my daughter's eye. Lol and he was very friendly too despite he looks like he was in a hurry to go.

It was a nice event for youngsters to dress up as their favourite characters. Sadly when I was their age only Manila had such events. 

Cebuano Traits

I was asked by one of my many cousins Kevin on a lunch discussion here in Dasma Cavite of how distinct we Cebuanos are from the other Filipino races. Well I guess to generalize it or something. I could only answer that we sound angry but we aren't, it is due to our dialect and how it is said or pronounced. And the rest were pure silence and me in a state of thinking... (damn i looked dumb there) (*_*)

it shocked me...

So I was restless for I wasn't able to say anything else of how distinct we might be. It made me realized and even ashamed of how I myself don't even know this by heart.
I could say it depends on where we live in... slum areas or in a better off life, downtown uptown thing. Coz I noticed that ones who lived a carefree life are more noisy, open and really talkative and ones who live a more stricter life is more detached, silent and careful. So asked dear google to answer this question for me and this is what I found.

Source: http://www.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_cebuano

"Like most Filipinos, Bisaya are family oriented. They are a boisterous and gregarious lot who like happy times (beer ka day) and karaoke. They are also deeply religious, always have a feast for every saint in the calendar. They may look harmless but watch out! They are not scared to fight for what is their right and if anyone tramples with them and their family members, prepare to be called out for a fist fight. Bisaya are known for their bravery (remember Lapulapu?). When they talk, it comes out like they're angry or mad at something. It's just the intonation nothing to do with emotions. In fact, they are romantic, tender and very caring towards their loved ones."

I definitely nodded at this answer. Quite true and I do love karaokes whether in public or private areas if i know the song then no shame shall i sing it. Family oriented coz we do have lots of religious Fiesta and that calls for a lot of reunion gathering for many family and even friends if they're available. So that's that... we all are unique and we have all different talents and qualities. We just need to let all the positive trait out.

(all images are not mine but searched it in the friendly search engine Google)

PEACE Y'ALL!

Cafe caw, ari namo daw

Invited by my siblings, we venture into this nice and cozy cafe across jy square uhm ssy bldg near where big daddy truck is parked.

The cakes were delicious and so are the drinks. Prices are same with others so still affordable and delectable. I love the designs of bird cages heheh a kudos from a biased bird lover. :p

Sister love 

I wish I could take home ths cute chair!

My lil sis checkin out the window

Yummy! #cafecaw