And I wear my sunglasses at night so I can, so I can forget my name while you collect your claim

[wearing zebra print Headware as tube top, gifted red wrap skirt and flower print RayBans (gift from Australia)]

At this point in our lives, we all ask ourselves the same question: "Where do I belong?" I, for one, have been seemingly living out of my suitcase, in an endless flurry of excess baggage charges, airport massages and weather changes. At some point, I have started feeling lost in my own life. My constant priority shifts have turned one or two sunny days into some kind of a nightmare. I feel like I am being chased by my own white rabbit, yelling and pointing and pushing me over the edge. The lingering feeling of "Am I missing out on something?" is one that wont easily be shaken, followed closely by the much dreaded "Am I on the right path?"- And so, more questions start rolling in..

Some days, I feel safe only with a pillow over my head, protected by chemically induced sleep. Ah, sleep, what a wonderful thing.. when it's available to me. It's like time stops and you need not worry about anything, you need not ask yourself anything, and you need to go nowhere. What a luxury. It is my most favorite way to pass the time..

And when I cant sleep to forget, I guess all I can do is to dance to forget.

(Photos taken at the Boracay FunBoard Cup "Siamese Twins in the 80's Party")

Like every day's my last, this time runs extra fast..

  HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! ☮ ✌

I don't know about you but my 2011 verged on the ridiculously unforgiving. Its a wonder I made it through without committing murder, or arson.. It was like being stripped off my last bit of sanity. Luckily that's over, and 2012 finally offers us a hopeful glimpse at a clearer horizon. Since it's the year the Mayans have apparently predicted our doom, surely it isn't a bad idea to take this year by the horns and go at a race pace, fun loving, much dancing, loud laughing and life living.. to the maximum.. right? 

As for me, I ended my turbulent year with lots of windy days, sickeningly perfect sunsets, a few sunrise moments,  a kiss under the fireworks, one too many drinks and a French boy I adore. A couple of days into the new year and I am perfectly content counting my (few)pesos, making ridiculous travel plans, working my behind off and spending mucho time with friends who matter. When a breather from teaching is finally in order, I'm going to write my 2012 bucket list in the thickest marker I can find on a bit of neon cardboard and hang it on my wall for me to always see right before I jet out of the house and into the sun.. After all, there is still lots of wall space in my room meant for this purpose, right underneath my perfectly placed fairy lights..

How was your NYE? ☺

Sea and the rock below cocked to the undertow

Apologies for the mini-absence!

I have been working very hard.. (as you can see in these photos) and haven't had the motivation to actually put together a post, so this time I will let the photos do most of the talking. I have re-routed my plans and decided to nest in Boracay for the winter season.. Kiteboarding started calling my name yet again, and who am I to resist such a siren call? I have started teaching it again and have to say, I surprised myself.. I didn't think I could go back to enjoying the scene this much again. I'm looking forward to a busy season, followed by some travelling if all goes well. I just moved into my new mini 3 bedroom apartment and all I can think about is how to feel more at home in my own little 4 walls.. yet again. 

Right now I am back in Manila, for a little paperwork, a little shopping, a little high heels-wearing and of course some boyfriend time.. but for all those who asked, yes I will be in Boracay for the holidays so holler if you are in the area. 

Proof that I work:

Not my most flattering photo face.. Haha! Photo by Boom Sason :)

What are y'all doing this winter? 

Love, D

And this time I'm flamed, cold blooded in this, yeah you know my name..

1. Sunrise.

2. Rain at approx. 1:11pm today. You can barely see the beach.

3. Water, Spanish assignments and 50% off on crepes at Ti Braz (Tuesdays & Thursdays).
4. Sunburnt, still. ;)

It's been a couple of days since I have seen the sun, but my mood is light and happy nonetheless. I started teaching kitesurfing again; (something I did in the rain today) and something I wasn't sure I would ever do again. I have to say, I'm surprised at how fulfilling it has been so far. I'm as busy as can be, and I am slowly coming to the realization that I must be in some way shape or form addicted to working, because now it has become more than obvious that my bouts of sadness really only have a chance of re-surfacing, when I am on a break. Breakthrough? 

In a desperate attempt to summon the sun gods, here is a song I can't seem to get out of my head.

Rye Rye feat. M.I.A. - Sunshine