When your significant other is an aspiring photographer, you get the perks of being a model (even when you're so far from looking like one). I am usually the one initiating our impromptu photo shoots though - I mean it's good practice for him and yes, I do like to get photographed 'professionally' once in a while. Although many shots later, I sometimes start complaining about smiling too much or holding a pose too long (sorry, babe). But nonetheless, it's still fun to play model. And it's great to have others play it too - thanks Ced and Zoe!

I really just want to get you guys to see the great works of Nick. A far-cry from being a model that I am, he's still able to capture the beautiful in me.

Let's Pick Some Blueberries

Blueberry picking season has actually come and gone and we've missed it this year. It's an annual family tradition come July, but stuff came up and kept us busy. It's a shame really. We were up early last Sunday ready to be bending over under the sun when my Mom, who went there earlier, texted me and advised me against going because there wasn't much to pick anymore. Blueberries aren't big too. And you want them big as they're the sweetest. I blame the drought happening in BC now. It is crazy boiling hot this summer, it's not even funny. We're actually at Stage 3 water restriction right now and being advised to be water-wise. So anyway, Nick, Cedrix, Zoe, and I just went straight to Cora's for breakfast. On a Sunday. That's never happened before.

Enjoying Ruby Lake

At least once a year, my friend Maria and her hubby Chris make it a point to spend a weekend at their cabin up in Sunshine Coast. And we're very fortunate to be always invited when they gather up family and friends to take with them for a much-needed rest and relaxation weekend. To be away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a couple of days is always a treat. And with network and reception being bad there, you're also forced to do a digital detox. Yes, that is such a thing now in this digital time. I'm telling you, it is wonderful to be without smartphones and internet for a couple of days - you can actually lift your head up and look around, take everything in and revel in God's grace and goodness. And just breathe.

Life Is Good ☺

Life's been pretty hectic lately - it's summer and we're all trying to get the most out of the sun before we hibernate in fall and winter months. We've been traveling to places - Seattle, Whistler, Vegas, Ladner (blueberry picking), Spanish Banks Beach, Allouette Lake (best lake in BC!), and in between, getting settled into a new lifestyle, and partying and hanging out with family and friends. And though it's hectic and leaves me exhausted almost exhausted everyday, life's been good. It could be better with a few changes but looking at where we are now, even with the current circumstance, we're pretty blessed. And that, I am always thankful to God for. :)

I am a little bit displeased with myself though - not for anything life-changing - it's just occurred to me that I haven't introduced my little boybun! My friends and family have seen him all over Facebook, of course, but how dare I forget to mention him here? He's been my little bundle of joy and cuddles ever since having him in my life - my silly bun Casper! Got him late October last year and he's now a year old - birth month is August.

Happy Couples Do This, This, and This and That

I've seen so many lists all over the internet of advices on how to keep a relationship going strong and happy - what to do and what not to do. And everyone's digging them and inhaling them - in hopes to remember to apply these in their own relationships or for future ones. I admit to being a fan of these lists when I was single, and even more when I got into a relationship. But however much I read them, I can't seem to retain what's been advised. When I was single, I did it so I know what to do when he finally comes along and when he finally did, I read to check if we're doing the right thing in our relationship, according to what the lists said.

Of Weddings, Swings, Instax Pics, Roses, And He Who Makes Me Happy

It has been a long while. And I'm happy to report that so much has changed. Changes that are for the better, changes that I've been waiting for, for quite a while now.

A best friend has gotten married to the love of her life as I stood happily witnessing their union as their Maid of Honor. With their union came new acquaintances and friends, and a new kind of fun and adventure began, with unexpected results that can now be told as funny albeit somewhat embarrassing stories.

It's Christmas From Where I Live

Yes, this early. So judge me.

Canadians would say it's too early, well even some of my Filipino friends thought it was too early when I posted that I've done my Christmas decoration already one Friday night. November 1st. Lol. Just indulge me in this. I didn't do Christmas decors the past years I've lived on my own and just had the urge to do so - thanks to Pinterest and A Beautiful Mess and all the craft DIY ideas they've posted. Makes me wanna go on a DIY crafts craze! I scrolled through pages and pages, I fell in love and felt so inspired to do everything! Haha! And I just had this thought: "If I ever became a housewife, I'd make such an awesome homemaker!" Confidence. I has it! Lol.