My Serious Sunday vlog series is back! And hopefully I will learn how to stick to a schedule this time!
This week, I’ll be talking about an age old question: would I rather be with someone I love or someone who loves me?
I think people have different opinions/ approaches when it comes to love so let me know what you think about my answer for today’s post. I highly encourage healthy discussions and I would want to know what your opinions are regarding the topic!
Keep your questions coming,
Just came back from my trip to Moal Boal where we spent our lovely and much needed trip at Club Serena where we were able to watch the whale sharks, the sardine run and the turtles. Along with that trip I was able to come home with wonderful memories and jelly fish stings all over my body! It was totally worth it and although I am itching uncontrollably, I am more grateful than I am angry. Maybe next time I’ll wear a rash guard or a wet suit but that’s for another adventure *two weeks cannot come any sooner*!
Vacations are always a great time for me to insert scenic/ dramatic photo shoots because of the great scenery and new backdrops and even if I have to run back and forth to set my self timer. Yes, I take my own photos with the aid of my handy dandy tripod. So if you have one, use it and if you’re planning to get one make sure to invest in a sturdy tripod because cameras are expensive and there’s no point in scrimping out on your accessories.
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A thought that came into my head as I was writing this is the issue of skin color and the fact that I am currently 2 shades darker than I normally am.
We live in a society where people adore people with fairer skin and think that being white or fairer is the equivalent to beauty. They try so hard to get that look and invest so much on whitening products and stay as far away as possible from the sun. If that’s what you’re into then fine, I’m not going to judge you but at least have the decency to respect those who are not afraid to get a real tan.
I’ve always been a morena, even if most of my relatives are fair skinned. My mom is white, my dad is white, my siblings are white and I am not. My grand father, who I looked up to greatly growing up and my aunt who won Miss Cebu Tourism in 1990 have the same skin color as I am and growing up, I looked to them for confidence when everyone was telling me that I was getting too dark and that I shouldn’t stay under the sun to play tennis, swim and all the activities I involved myself in growing up. They were proud of their color, they never let society define them and they succeeded and are continuing to succeed because color is not proportionate to what you are and what you can achieve.
I’m not saying to disregard sun block and soak up in the sun because these products prevent cancer, burn and premature wrinkling among other things- I use them when I can and I will continue to use them because I believe in taking care of my body. What I am saying is to not look down on anyone who does not fit your personal beliefs of beauty because we are all beautiful in our own ways.
I’ve been called numerous things for being a morena like a farmer, a negra, poor, ugly and I’ve had people choose fairer people over me because to them I was not worthy of their attention/ affection and worse respect. Yes, it hurt but I never wanted to change who I was because of these small minded opinions and neither should YOU.
Love yourself first before you allow anyone else to love you and if you’re a morena living among people who think you need some gluta, papaya soap or to lock yourself in your room then you don’t need them because you’re fabulous the way you are! ❤
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Polo shirt used as a dress: Let’s Stylize
So many thoughts in one night,
My friends and I have always been fans of local food markets and have been flocking to almost one for the following reasons:
[1] We can never decide where to eat so food markets give us the freedom to eat what we want, with who we want… even if we don’t want what they want.
[2] It’s a nice breather from the commercial restaurants that have been popping up lately. Plus, because you never know when you’re going to catch them again, it also adds to that hint of excitement.
[3] There are sooooo many choices
[4] Food markets are a good place to run into people, meet new ones and get ideas for future probably businesses and ideas.
[5] It’s great if you’re on a budget!
As an avid food market visitor, my favorite so far has got to be Sugbo Mercado which is located at the Garden Bloc of the IT Park. They’ve been around since 2015 and have finally made their permanent residence at the Garden Bloc complete with tables, chairs, lights and an awesome outdoor ambiance.
Fun story: I used to have to beg people to come with me to food bazaars to the point where I would have to go alone if I had to. But now my friends (and especially Paolo) has caught on to the idea and now, we’re there almost every weekend.
For someone with quite an experience I decided to show you what a Sugbo Mercado experience is like along with some tips and tricks to getting around, what to do and some common sense etiquette that should be practiced while enjoying the place and the food.
So I hope you enjoy this video- like, subscribe and feel free to share this with ALL of your friends! ❤
Food is love; Food is life,
Never really made a formal introduction or a welcome heads up on Youtube and I figured it was only right to do so. (That, and it was highly suggested by my account manager. Love you, Rai!) So here’s an introduction into my life, my channel and what’s in store for all of you!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe and tell your friends about me ❤
Based on the amount of sweat that has been coming out of my body the past few weeks, I think it is safe to say that it is finally summer!
And unlike last year, I will be on time with my summer and bikini photos since I will be able to celebrate it on Philippine time. So yey for all the beach trips I can’t wait to go on and all the bikinis I am so excited to wear!
For our first trip, a group of friends and I went boating while others went diving a little off the island of Mactan. I love diving and I definitely would have gone had it not been for this insanely huge purchase I recently made that has left me broke. Boo but it was totallyyy worth it. So instead, I decided to enjoy the sunshine while Paolo painstakingly took my photos. #instagramhusband.not
Halter Bikini: Reblogshop_swimwear| Full length kimono: Let’s Stylize| Sunnies: Sunnies By Charlie
Enjoy the sunshine- it’s free,
Will return to blogging in a bit but in the mean time, here’s a quick video of me and our family friends going trekking to Sirao.
If you didn’t know, it is open to the public again but PLEASE be mindful of your actions when you go. It’s a tourist attraction, yes, but Cebu is our home so it is our responsibility to take care of it!
See you soon. Must go back to playing SIMS!
Ciao Bella,
I’ve been a bad vlogger! :’)) I blame my crappy internet and the lack of a functioning laptop but THAT IS ALL FIXED NOW! (yaaaaas)
If you know what it’s like to not know what you really want to be in life or if you feel like there’s something more out there for you then I’m sure that you can relate to this video.
Thank you to Alex who asked me this question and if you have anything you want me to tackle on the vlog, leave them below or in the comments section of my video! ❤
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Happy Writing,
Sharing my second set of photos, this time with photographer Nick Santos.
I made the decision late last year to open up my schedule more to different photographers who are interested in doing photo shoots with me. It was a risky decision for me to make but as much as I love having my photos taken by friends and my helper, I also had the desire to try different forms of art not only involving fashion. So far, I feel like I made the right choice as I’ve not only been able to expand my network, I have also been able to express a more creative side of me which I’ve been suppressing for so long. I’ve been able to try out different shoots and concepts and at the same time, learn about photography and pick through photographer’s brains to understand their works and what to them is art.
One thing I think it is important for me to mention is that, it is important to me that each person I work with feels entitled to their own work and not like they are working for me. I have worked with a few photographers who have the perception that bloggers are diva’s or elitists and will treat you like they own you and although I’ve never met a blogger that actually acts that way, I cannot say that they do not exist. However, as someone who appreciates not only the gestures of having your photos taken but more importantly the art, I will tell you that I understand that that’s not the way things go. When I work with other artists, I make sure they are comfortable and they are able to express themselves creatively and appropriately. They have full control of their photos and may edit them as they want to and are free to post them on their portfolios- I also allow them to direct me and share ideas of how to make a photo come to life. Basically, I try to learn from them and hopefully, we learn from each other.
I consider myself as an artist with fashion and my body as my tools of choice. Photography backdrops and lately, film have both inspired me a lot and have also kept me extremely busy and although I don’t really know where these passions will take me in the future, I understand the hard work put into it which is why I respect it.
I have been so blessed to work with quite a handful of reputable photographers in my city- some who are still here and others who are spreading their work around the world and I cannot wait to work with more. I might not say this that often but if it weren’t for you guys, this blog would have never come to life!
So thank you, thank you, thank you to every single person who’s shot me and helped me grow in this industry.
If you’re starting a new hobby- have enough passion to fuel your soul and you will go places. Never allow anyone to take you for granted and never lose the drive to do something you love. You’ll go far!
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Respectfully and Gratefully Yours,
Contact me via iamissaperez@gmail.com for shoots, etc.
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Inclusions: Helmet
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Leggings
Shoes
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Snacks and lunch
Go Pro camera with extra battery (provide your own micro SD card)
Meet up point: Entrance of Kawasan falls, Badian (est. 3 hours from the city)
For more information contact:
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Happy Summer,
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