Satchels saved us.

TGIF! What better way to spend the weekend than spending it with family?  Throughout the years, I've managed to create band of friends and eventually transforming them into a loving family.  It's very comforting to think that this bond we have is stronger because this family was born out of choice.  This is not a complete family picture though, we have special friends we missed yesterday.  However that did not stop us to accomplish a photo shoot with the new members of our tribe.  

I'd like to dedicate this blog to the reasons why we giggle most of the time, why we can't hide the smile on our faces, why our hearts skip a beat...  Meet our new sweethearts, our SATCHELS! Oh yes, we have this silly infatuation on these lovelies.  We met them online, I can't forget that crazy night we splurged on shopping (oh-oh).  When it was finally delivered, we lost every remaining pound of levelheadedness.  So I want to spread this hysteria to all those bag lovers out there.  I can't forget the time that I wrote a blog about the satchels I've been eyeing for a long time -  http://sharingmycloset.blogspot.com/2011/05/plague-of-satchel.html and I've got tons of feedback about it.  One of which was my brother's - JM is super straight (LOL!).  He was just asking me about it because he plans to give his girlfriend (a bag hag) one as a gift.  What caught his attention was the  Proenza Schouler pouch leather and when I told him how much it costs, he was cursing like hell.  So as I promised, here are some satchels that won't hurt your savings much.  

Our day started with late lunch.  The normal eating like a pig, catching up and non-stop babbling for about and hour and a half.  Oh my, how we missed those killer prawns from Jimmy's.  I really wish I can pig out everyday.  After eating, we stopped for coffee and took photos.  I just love this day.

Our faces before eating. Blank faces means we're super hungry.

Tine and Rach while waiting for the food

Tine, Chat, me and Rach

It's hard not to laugh every time we're all together

The usual chika-chika. Photo below described how I can't hide my hunger. Nakanganga na aketch. Bwahahaha!

FOOD! Finally.

Desert time.  I love this shot.

After desert chitchat.

Satchel 1 - ASOS Envelope Front Leather 

On Rachel

H&M Maxi Dress

Swatch New Gent

Ray-ban Aviator

Havaianas Flipflops

Satchel no. 2 - ASOS Green purse-like satchel

On Tine

H&M sleeveless top

Abercrombie and Fitch distressed shorts

Swatch watch

Ray-ban Wayfarer

Michael Kors jelly sandals

Satchel no. 3 - ASOS Leather '70s Bar Satchel

On me:

Bershka cyan sleeveless top

Abercrombie and Fitch distressed shorts

Swatch by Manish Aurora

Ray-ban Aviator

Vans classic slip on

Satchel no. 4 - ASOS Traditional Colour Briefcase

Satchel no. 5 - Cambridge Satchel Company 14" Cracked Leather Satchel (Exclusive to ASOS)

This is my favorite piece =)

Satchel no. 6 - Asos Mailman Satchel

Satchel no. 7 - ASOS Small Ticking Stripe Satchel

What happens behind the scene is a whole other story of course. Here are some snaps on how  we painlessly have fun in whatever we do.

Choosing which bags to use.

Only my friends can pull of walking glamorously under a scorching 38 °C temperature.

Debate! This bag or this bag? LOL!

Mahangin ba sa labas?

I can't understand why my legs are crossed while chatting.

This is cute! Small - Medium - Large

Rona was ordering us to look back. LINGON! hahaha.

There goes my crossed legs again.

Love the bag colors.

Testing a photo booth

We decided to ask Rona to take a photo of us instead

So much for the photo booth.

Surrounded by beauties - Tine loving the company =)

Photos taken by: Rona Puquiz, Chat Recardo and Rachell Bonanza

Location: Jimmy's and Starbucks Uptown Mirdiff

Ferrari World: Our hearts raced!

We were given invites by our friend Kaan's cousin Karla Mirandilla Budumo to come and see Hollywood sex symbol Megan Fox to host the LG Cinema 3D Smart TV launch at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. Karla, thank you so much for this shot to catch a glimpse of the hot celebrity and at the same time explore this indoor theme park. Regrettably, we weren't able to see Megan. It was a weekday and we all came from the office so it was really unworkable to reach the venue at an earlier time. Nevertheless that didn't stop me and my friends from having a great time. 

Ferrari World is the largest indoor and first Ferrari theme park, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, with over 20 attractions. The park opened November of last year and boasts its signature attraction, the Formula Rossa (the fastest roller coaster in the world). We were amazed by the wide display of Ferraris, bet my brother would really envy me for this. Also, loads of information are within reach for Formula 1 enthusiasts. Attractions like the G-Force  and the Formula Rossa would sure be tasteful to adrenaline junkies. However, the park will greatly improve if they add more exciting rides that would work better with the huge space they still have available. As far as I can see it, the only thing worth trying was the Formula Rossa, however my friends waited an hour and half in line just to get to experience this ride. Overall, my recommendation is that you visit the Ferrari World only if you are willing to ride the fastest roller coaster, otherwise save your money and go find a better theme park. It's not worth the very pricey entrance fee.

Here are some photos from last night.

The entrance

Rach, Rona, Me and Patur

I love the hatred in Chat's face. LOL!

Rona and Chat wearing 3D glasses - courtesy of LG

Totally fell in love with Rach's color blocking ensemble - Pink top (Bershka), Green pants (Zara), Jelly sandals (Vera Wang), Satchel (Asos)

We didn't plan on wearing tops of the same color, that's what we call evil stepsister instinct. =)

Chat and Rona taking a tour on the History of Ferrari

These are what they saw :)

And another car

I love Patricia's UST shirt. Lakas maka-yellow!

Excited or afraid? What do you think?

Us in line for the G-Force ride

Rona trying to convince Rach that the ride's not that scary, Rach really looks annoyed. LOL!

Kaan, Patur, Chat, Rach, Rona and me

Weee! Here we go! Who do you think is the most scared?

Survivors! =)

I love this ride! Nawala antok ko.

Just look at those faces! Bwahahahaha!

Looks like we just glued ourselves to this picture.

No, there's no magic inside.

Car-laloo again

A red Ferrari

Us with a car again

It's race time!

It's time to rest :)

How about shopping first?

I love these dolls and I love almost everything inside this store, but they are way too expensive!

Oh yes, the famous logo

Sleepy na

Someone was kind enough to took photos of us four, notice our distorted faces. Hahaha!

This video was taken inside the Ferrari World, nothing much to see really. 

Vid was taken on our way home. We were singing our hearts out just to fight sleepiness.

Here's mine, Rach's, Rona's and Chat's version of Mr. Kupido :)

Suddenly there's this fog that clouded the road making it very impossible for us to see clearly.  It really scared the shit out of us, good thing Shaider songs calmed us down.  We just pretended Fuma Ley-ar would make an apparition. Thank God we arrived safely home.

Photos and videos by: Me, Rach, Chat and Rona