An Oath

I was not doing any vows but rather an oath as it was just my Oath Taking a few days ago and I just want to share to you guys what I have decided to wear which I find conducive for the excessive heat we are experiencing these days.

White Button-down (Zara)

Lighter hue of colors scientifically is known to make it more breathable from heat therefore making you feel cooler.

Brown and Gray Braided Belt (SM Accessories)

Wearing a plain white outfit can have a twist by playing on the accessories you wear like this belt, it just breaks out the monotony.

White Suit (Forever 21), White Full Length Pants (Uniqlo) and Brown Shoes (Zara).

Photographed by: Marianne Joy Avilla

Venue: Sto. Nino church, Molino

Commune Restaurant

Commune is a Filipino restaurant located at Salcedo Village, Makati owned by Rosario "Ros" Juan.

This is also where I decided to have a little celebration after my oath taking with my family and friends (both College and HS).

Their wall is full of whimsical Filipino caricatures.

These are my college friends consisting of student leaders from different classes and organizations.

Some of my High School friends, who I really love for spending time with me despite of their super busy work schedules.

And of course, my family.

This is their 100% local coffee which tastes very authentic and there is a syrup available for you to have your desired rate of sweetness to it.

 Here is another of their signature drinks which is the sago and gulaman.

Pork Adobo with rice wrapped in banana leaf.

Fried Daing na Bangus

 Ginataang Sigarilyas, this I enjoyed a lot!

For dessert we had turon topped with vanilla ice cream.

They also have good pastries there like this muffin.

There you go! Now go ahead and try 'em!

For more updates get it from their

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunePH

Twitter: @CommunePH

Medical Technology Oath Taking

This is the official ticket for the Oath Taking that is worth 1,000.00php which includes the entrance fee and the snacks.

This is the entrance to the Pavilion where the oath taking for the newly registered Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologist was held.

If you happen to be part of the top 10 examinees of the Licensure Exam then you have a seat reserved for you on the stage.

Congratulations to the top 10!

These are my classmates who also passed the board exam, unfortunately we were not complete because some of us were out of the country.

Special mention to Jen Bernardo, the girl beside me, for wearing an elegant red dress made by designer, Charina Sarte.

 This is the snack they have provided us... With the 1,000.00php we have paid for the ticket, I seriously think they can do better.

 My thanks to Sir Moraleta, owner of Pioneer Educational Review Center for the very helpful preparations they have provided for the exam.

 There was a designated line for you to follow in order to receive the certificate and PRC License.

I was the 141st.

 This is the fruit of my labor.

I thank every person who has helped me attain this.

Feel free to drop any inquiries on how things went and I'd be happy to accommodate 'em.

Photographed by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Venue: Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park

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Make Your Own Havaianas 2013

When it comes to Flipflops, we Filipinos already have this brand in our minds -Havaianas, seriously, who doesn't know them yet?

This is the first time I get to join the MYOH event and it was fantastic! It was really great to make your own design of flippies as it promotes creativity and quite a stress remover too!

I came from work that day so I was a bit late I guess and the "making your own havaianas" event was just about to start.

Few of the awesome Havaianas soles samples that you can match with their different colored straps.

Yummy cupcakes by Sonya's!

Ms. Joyce Pring

Ms. Bianca Valerio

Mr. Brent Javier

With Megann Monday!

Mikyle Quizon and Dani Baretto

Gelo Yellow

Jacob Benedicto and Raiza Poquiz

Thyzs Estrada

Arnie Villanueva and Ana Gonzales

Let me show you some of the bloggers' flippies that they made:

Gerd Perez

Angeline Rodriguez

Was surprised to see that we have the same sole and strap!

Jacob Benedicto

Paul "PR Guy" Chuapoco

Ava Te

Sarah Tirona

Megann had her Flippies first, and hers is also good!

I'm really thanking her for making my Havaianas look great!

My chosen sole and strap.

I've chosen this really cool collaboration with Dan Matutina, by the way he is a Filipino designer and illustrator who was inspired by science, sci-fi and space and through it came with this design.

I got spacesuits and sun pins.

...and viola! I'm proud of this! :)

You may still get a chance to do this too until tomorrow! With a budget of less than 1,000php you may create your own style of flipflops. Pins are +100 each. Have fun being creative!

You may also be like Dan Matutina and have your design printed as part of the Havaianas 2014 collection, all you have to do is to join You + Havaianas by submitting your entries here:

www.youandhavaianas.com

Watch out for the exclusive Mommy & me collection designed by Hollywood Celebrity moms like Courtney Cox, Nina Garcia, Rebecca Romjin and Tori Spelling, it will be perfect for the upcoming Mother's Day.

For more updates follow them on twitter:

@Havaianasphils

My thanks to Movent for the invitation, it was a very fun event!

Photographed by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Venue: Rockwell Tent