STATUS : Completed, 2015

I have tried. I tried so hard to box myself up in a room for eight hours and work on working drawings just like every Interior Design associate should be when in a Design office. Don't get me wrong, I loved ever bit of it, but there was just this void inside my heart that wanted out every single time I got in the office door.

So yes, I admit. I am not the office girl. I don't wear heels. I also dislike doing routines.

I had a hard time accepting those things because I had this fear of being judged. You know how people always look down on "freelancers" and label them as people who do not have any concrete direction in life? Those are the kinds of people I feared the most. For some reason unknown, the moment I decided to carry on with what I wanted to do for a living was the same moment I felt true happiness and contentment. Yes, there are struggles in securing for consistent cash flow at the start of the journey, but I guess that's all part of the challenge of wanting to work harder and giving out your best in everything you do.

So up until now, when people get confused as to what I really am and what I do in life, 

I just answer them : 

Mondays and Thursdays - I do Design works, Material purchasing, Styling, 

or simply hang out at home

Tuesdays and Wednesdays - I try my best to be at my most serious state and 

mentor Architecture and Interior Design students

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - Are days spent doing backlogs at work, 

but mostly spent with my family, friends, and God

I get all sorts of responses. Some give me eye rolls and smirks, making it seem like I'm wasting my life away. Some ask me how I survive. Some smile and simply give out a supportive smile. It doesn't bother me anymore - being compared to girls my age. It doesn't bother me at all because I am sincerely happy. No matter how much I struggle, at the end of everything I do - whether it be construction, prop styling, food styling, or teaching... I enjoy it and see myself doing it for the rest of my life. Am I rich? Financially speaking, no. I don't intend to be. 

But I would definitely say that I am enriched by God's mercy and grace daily. 

I am rich with warm, supportive people.

I am rich with happiness and contentment.

This is the difference in doing the things you love.

Stop pressuring yourself. Find your passion and find peace on the assurance that He will never leave you nor forsake you. Be faithful in prayer and never seek for anything in return when doing kind deeds. Life is too short to be spent with regrets.

I turned Twenty Six last January. I was dreading for that day but when I actually woke up, I never felt happier. I realized that celebrating birthdays as I grew older had a deeper meaning. I didn't need anything fancy, I didn't need any surprises, I just needed to wake up and see the faces of my family and dear friends.

This was taken during my birthday. I loved how the sun kissed that day goodbye. I had to stop walking and bask in it's beauty to reflect on the blessings I have been given despite all my flaws. I just really felt really happy and grateful.

Dennis and I had a crazy beautiful January. We traveled around Tagaytay to look for 'The' wedding venue. I would have to say that despite the hasty traffic we have experienced, the long car rides and conversations we shared are truly something to treasure. 

242 days to go before the big day, the Lord lead us to a beautiful place we can have by ourselves on our very special day with our dear family and friends. The Glens is truly is a beautiful, serene, humble, place.

My modern country home project is on its final touches and I can't wait for it to be done! I really hope that whoever will get to buy this property will enjoy and have lots of good memories together.

Times alone are well enjoyed lately. It's the best time for me to just ponder on what has been occurring in my life. My gallery comprises of trees, silhouettes, and greens that I often encounter during my drive to work, school, or strolls.

How's your 2015 so far?