"I want a grown up relationship"

"I want a grown up relationship"- Chloe (magkaribal)

I really can't say that I'm an NBSB, nor can I say that I have had a real boyfriend. my relationships in the past cant really be classified as a RELATIONSHIP. its more of a pseudo-relationship. it's complicated. a fling.

I'm really not proud of my past in terms of my love life, honestly I've been with a couple of "wrong" guys. I don't know if my approach is just wrong or I'm just not the type that will be taken seriously or I'm just really attracted with the wrong ones.

For the past 3 years, after graduation. I'm still broken. I know I've moved on. but i really can't say that my heart had been open to a new love. I am hopeful but still very safe. very cynical. but still not that smart.  after 3 years I've dated a couple of good guys and of course a series of bad ones. But I really can't say that I've found what I've been looking for. I really can't say that this is it. I know most of us would agree that if we get into a commitment, we expect that its for keeps. that we expect he'll be the one. maybe that's what ive been waiting. i really cant feel it yet.

a couple of months ago many were asking, my family (to be particular) if I have a boyfriend. I wished I have. but I don't. I want to say I have, but I don't have.

 I really feel pressured. and hurt, some people judge your understanding and  perception in relationships because of the fact that you haven't been in it. yes its maybe true. but you don't have to rub it in.

Honestly, I'm really happy with myself. I get by. maybe if I have one, its really a bonus. sometimes I even think that I might be an old maid. well, I hope not. I hope I'll not be single forever.

as for now, I will really not settle. that's one promise I made. Maybe I'll give myself a chance to feel love, but I hope I'll give it to someone who is really worthy.

All  I want, just like Chloe- is to be in a grown up relationship.

xoxo,

Ishtar

Ilocos por el cine- 9th Spanish Film Festival

It was supposed to be a trio date, unfortunately sissy rina got work. So it turned out to be a bestfriend day :)
It was shine's bright idea to attend the Spanish Film Festival. When I heard about it I was really excited, and very eager to know the featured films. A week before I was already reading the plots of the movies and checked their schedules. But due to time constraints, it was only until yesterday that we were able to see the movie.

The movie we saw was not our first choice, since we agreed to watch the 4:30 screening. but due to series of events, we ended up watching the 9:30 pm screening.

So first we had our dinner at the Kitchen, one of our favorites resto in GB3.




Then after 2 hours, its movie time!!





Nacidas para surfrif (born to suffer)Synopsis: 
Flora is 72 years old and has spent most of her life putting the needs of her family ahead of her own. Flora has never married or had children, and when her sister died unexpectedly, she took in her three nieces and raised them to adulthood. Now that she's growing old and having trouble caring for herself, Flora imagines that her nieces will live up to their familial obligations, but she's horrified to discover the women aren't much interested in helping her, and plan to stick her in the Catholic retirement home where Marta works when the time comes. Flora is appalled, and decides the only person she can truly rely on is her longtime housekeeper, Purita. Over the years, Flora has come to think of Purita as a member of the family, and to see to it that Purita will get her home when she dies, Flora comes up with an unusual plan -- she'll take Purita as her wife.


a very weird plot.  a marriage for convenience. very unconventional story, it makes you wonder. 

At first I thought it was a serious and very MMKish movie but it was actually funny, slightly touching and irritating at the same time. Actually I have an indifferent feeling with the plot,  maybe because of the fact that they got married and they are both mujer. So I don't know what to say, so its really weird and crazy!

Nevertheless, it was a nice feeling watching a movie wherein you don't have an idea who they are and what they are saying (ofcourse unless you read the subtitle). To top it all, I really enjoyed watching the film and the feel of being part a Spanish Film Festival!

Esto era la experiencia de película realmente muy agradable. la lengua usada era realmente el toque de luz.



til next year! :)

trabajo bueno manila cervantes instituto!

xoxo,

ishie

Isdaan Restaurant

A sister company of the famous Classic Filipino restaurant Barrio Fiesta, here comes a not so new resto from Gerona, Tarlac- the "Isdaan."

Isdaan became famous because of its freedom wall which you can throw mugs, plates, saucer and even television and shout "tacsiyapo." (kapampangan word meaning buwisit.) This is really a good therapy for those who are hot tempered and for those who want to release their anger.

 

It is also known with for its ambiance and unique attractions such as the pond of coy fishes, the big buddahs and the feel of classic Pinoy dinning.

Value of money: The food was great specially the grilled dishes.I think, they are affordable and very reasonable.

It was really a great experience especially if you're with your long lost friends! :) So if you happen to go up north, try Isdaan and the tacsiyapo wall! :)

*thanks to our sponsor: karlitah!



xoxo,


Ishy

Going Vietnam

Definitely a first..

Ba nol 's /ba nois/ - It means grandmother in the father side.

If you want to try something new, go to Ba nol 's resto. It is s a Vietnamese resto located at Perea St. Makati City (near dela rosa  carpark). The ambiance is nice and if you are health conscious you'll love the menu. The food was light, but I really loved the spring rolls and shrimp salad. 

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eating with friends made it more cozy and fun! 

go try it!

xoxo,