Manila International Auto Show // April 12

The last time I went to a car show was two months ago. You could just imagine how anxious I was to attend this much awaited event for car lovers (like me). The crowded exhibits, heavy road traffic, and breathing difficulties caused by the harsh heat had no power stopping me from rushing my ass off just to buy a ticket and enjoy this annual event.

I took lots of pictures, but I'm gonna show you my favorites. I am going to keep my descriptions discrete, because this is going to be a long blog post. Brace yourselves.

My best choice to start this off was the classic cars. Who doesn't love classics?

One of my favorite exhibits from the show was this one whole tent dedicated to miniature cars! Complete with detailed features made and accomplished to perfection. 

I mean, how often do you see a miniature Range Rover and Hummer in real everyday life?

One that really caught my attention was this Bugatti Veyron. And how it's basically made.

I also fell in love with this Fast & Furious exhibit! The cars that were used in the whole movie franchise were also made into miniature cars. I'd love to get my hands on them someday.

As a natural lover of coupe models like Toyota 86 and Hyundai Genesis, I give you these:

Ford Mustang GT. In all it's glory.

I obviously wouldn't miss a photo op:

Now I saved the best for last. Super cars at its finest.

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MIAS 2015

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Yellow Cab Pizza Co.

April 10, 2015

Nuvali

Sta. Rosa, Laguna

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After spending three summer days in one of my provincial hometowns, I've been very anxious to start writing all about my memorable experiences there. Getting to spend it with my family has been a real blessing, The last time I was able to visit Zambales probably was 4 years ago--and A LOT has changed since.

Through the years  I've been so focused in my academics and social life, always busy, not being aware of how important it is to just stop for a while, and look back to the place I grew up in that turned me into the person I am today. The simplicity of life in Zambales was absolutely that one thing that taught me how to be grateful for the little things in life. Little things that make me genuinely happy.

I love how everything about the Zambales I knew changed, but the beach itself didn't. I love how the way I remembered the breathtaking view stayed the same. I love how the sound of the waves simultaneously crashing into the shore reminded me of my childhood, those days where the 7 year old me just didn't care about anything, but that beach. 

As soon as I got off the van the first thing I looked forward to was the beach. Of course my grandparents were there, enthusiastic as usual. But the beach made the eight hours of traveling really worth it. It took the stress away. "Forget about your final grades or your boyfriend back home," I thought, "just enjoy the view for a minute".

From that point everything not related to Zambales was blocked out of my mind. All I wanted was to get on that swing--the swing that my grandma made back when I was little--and just do nothing, absolutely nothing. I want to breathe, and I really mean breathe, not a sigh nor a scoff, just breathe. 

The place was really warm. No doubt we spent our summers here when I was young. I never knew why we stopped going here in the first place. 

The ambiance was really different, but in a good way. It makes you forget about the heavy traffic, the street noises, all the things that make you feel stressed out. 

I conditioned myself that I'm going to make the best out of my vacation here. No matter what it takes. I'm going to let Zambales take me, even just for a few days. 

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March 28, 2015

Ryuma: Japanese Restaurant

Paseo de Sta. Rosa

Sta. Rosa, Laguna