Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

6.11.2013

I Found A New Home



While almost everyone in my age bracket have already started launching their careers, I am stuck in the "allowance section". Being in med school at 23 still leaves me very dependent with my parents. 
That, however, doesn't stop me from making plans--plans to invest for my future.


Last month, I visited Avida Village Iloilo at Brgy. Balabag, Pavia, Iloilo to look at their model houses.
Avida Village Iloilo is a 24-hectare development by Ayala Land Inc. that pledges to its residents an accessible location, unique features and amenities, quality assurance, and a stress-free buying and living experience.


We arrived at the site early in the afternoon with courteous security guards and a peaceful neighborhood waiting inside.


All model houses have a modern contemporary vibe that exude both sophistication and artistry. 
I thought I've already seen enough as I enjoyed seeing rows and rows of pastel-colored structures, until I was ushered in to each one. 


The first model is named Stella
Stella is a 65-square meter two-storey house with three bedrooms and two baths on a minimum of 120-square meter lot area. Shall we explore the inside?


I was so excited to see a fully-furnished interior. 
It really felt like a family had already been living there. 
As I tiptoed into the living room couch, I noticed that all the major walls were mirrored. Now who doesn't want to live in a house like this? Instant makeup touch-ups anytime, anywhere!


And upstairs we go!


Second to the living room, the master's bedroom was my next favorite part of the house. 
Because air-conditioning units were already turned on, I felt so much at home. 
The master's bedroom has the door to the balcony. 


The two other bedrooms also had impressive interior designs and layout.
The colors and furniture were so individualized that even the tiniest details were made to jive with the uniqueness of each possible occupant. I know it's too late to change the course of my career but the transient nostalgia that I felt for my the past interior design dream while in this house couldn't be denied. 


And of course, the upstairs toilet and bath. :)


The best thing about Avida Village Iloilo model houses is that residents are always free to customize and design their own units, as long as the designs go with the modern contemporary theme approved by Avida Land Corp. This is their way of protecting the image and value of the property.


We're done with Stella.  Now let's visit Phoebe!


Phoebe is a 50-square meter two-storey house on a minimum of 110-square meter lot area. This is a bit smaller than Stella but you will be amazed at how the interior design maximized the space inside!


Phoebe has two bedrooms on the second floor and a bath on the ground floor. 
What I love about this model's design are the greens and earthy tones. There's something about the wall art and colors that makes this house "fashion blogger-friendly". Indoor shoots will surely be convenient!


If short naps were allowed for visitors here, I could've already dozed off to dreamland in one of these green rooms! Phoebe is also available as a single attached structure.You can view the model design here: 


Say the model houses are sisters, Stella would be the eldest, Phoebe the middle child, and Cresta is the baby. Cresta is a 45-square meter, two-storey loft on a minimum of 110 square meter lot area. 


This model is currently the "sample turnover unit". 
It was meant not to be furnished so that potential buyers will have an actual picture of how a house will look like if they'll move in with plans of having it designed themselves and of bringing their own furniture in.


Walls can be painted with your desired colors and partitions can even be placed on the loft. That's Cresta!
Which model is your favorite?


Apart from what I've posted here, Avida Village Iloilo's clubhouse and swimming pool will also be launched soon. This is indeed the kind of environment that every parent would want his children to grow up in.
I may not have my own family yet but I know that someday I will be in the position to give the best kind of life to the ones I love the most.

I always believe that a good life begins with good investments.
And the best, most important investment perhaps, aside from education, is a home.
Affordable living is always at its best in Avida Village Iloilo.

When do you plan to invest?
For inquiries, kindly email wearismela@yahoo.com for proper referral. :)


Much love,
Mela

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6.01.2013

Happy Camper



I love random adventures at random hours!
So here's my attempt on being Dora the Explorer for a day during my visit at one of Ayala Land's newest
real estate developments in Iloilo City just more than a week ago.


It was a two-hour roadtrip under the scorching summer sun from my hometown, hence the breezy top and the gym shorts. I knowww, I should have worn something sleeveless instead. But I felt that my shorts were too short so I opted for a sheer long-sleeved top to compensate for the exposed skin below. I added a hat in the same color scheme as my outfit for an adventurous, yes-I-am-in-for-new-discoveries vibe. And like all my other efforts to don a monochromatic look, I, once again failed. *sighs* This bag from Parisian was just too lovely not to bring along. Thank goodness, it didn't feel so much out of place because the pastel-colored houses made the turquoise tote look like it somehow belonged there. 
Look, Cresta even wants us to come in!


Don't forget to hype this on Lookbook.nu here and on Chictopia here!
| hat: SM Accessories | gifted Peter Pan collared top | vintage gym shorts | tote: Parisian Shoes and Bags |
| shoes: Janeo | photos by John Delfin |

This is just an outfit post and teaser for my mini tour around this village.
I hope you'd all visit again soon so I can show you guys what's inside of these houses.
Enjoy the rest of the day lovelies and please join this giveaway if you still haven't! 

I will be officially closing it tonight at 10:00PM (Philippine time).
The winner will be announced here + in all my other social networking accounts tomorrow.
Good luck!


Much love,
Mela

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12.06.2012

I'm With The Band

I love roadtrips! I don't mean the usual Iloilo-Roxas route I take on free weekends. It's the kind where my Dad drives and Mom's on the front seat magically handling us unlimited food whenever we feel like eating. So I spent two days of the long weekend on the road like that and ah, I must have gained at least 3 kilos from nonstop pigging! I'm no skilled traveller/driver, but I have to say that the Sapian-Aklan-Antique Highway is the best yet here in Panay. I didn't feel motion-sick, at all. 
It wasn't so tacky pulling a travel outfit off with all the comfy, interesting pieces that GIFI Clothing sent over. This sleeveless top is one of my favorites. I couldn't have achieved an androgynous look without it (and the fedora, of course!). Hand me an electric guitar and I can count as a musician on-tour. Haha, I wish! What do you think?
| top: GIFI Clothing | shorts: Forever 21 | bracelets: The Couple Store | bag: Guess | socks: SM Accessories | boots: random from Hong Kong |



Love the bracelets I'm wearing above? I'm giving away similar ones plus more neon arm candies! Click this to join: WWW x Superb Finds & The Couple Store Giveaway
I couldn't stay longer because I just sneaked out from my patho review. Wish me luck on my exam tomorrow!


Much love,
Mela

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6.07.2012

Cold War

Weather-appropriate fashion is getting a bit tricky these days. Rainfall becomes more and more unpredictable. We wake up to bright and sunny mornings but spend our middays under dark skies. 
I didn't bring a jacket with me to Manila because I had to at least budget my luggage space. I had to fit in clothing, toiletries, shoes, and random stuff (like accessories, but to the most extreme minimum) for ten days into a small trolley, this black tote, and a shoulder bag. Hence, I disregarded denims and heavy fabrics --like jackets. I opted for leggings, cardigans and one-piece clothing such as this fur dress. It may look heavy but it's super thin and light. :) I bought this months ago just so I can add a little something to my travel wardrobe. Hihi. I always look forward to a trip abroad because it gives me a sense of liberty when it comes to fashion -- no one knows me, so why get bothered about what other people might say? ;)
Because I couldn't anymore wait to wear this dress, I took the risk of wearing it in sunny MNL. I was very thankful that the weather (again!) cooperated with my outfit on the day of our flight back home. Yayyy! Aside from the dress, I am also truly, deeply, and madly in love with these yellow brogues! I intentionally planned to make them stand out by wearing less colors and more neutrals.

Hehe. Okay, so I normally type the outfit description after the photos but because I gained a bit of weight, and I look fat here, let this serve as a disclaimer. HAHA. Please bear with my not-so-flat tumtum. I promise(?) to be more keen with my diet and exercise as often as I can. :P  


How do you travel-light? 
Let's swap tips. I'd love to hear from you!


Much <3,
Mela

12.27.2011

Sunny Down South.

I set foot on Mindanao for the first time last October!
I thought I'd be staying there only for the weekend but it became almost a week-long adventure.
The trip wasn't intended for vacation, though. 
I, plus three others, were invited by the Bishop of Marbel to facilitate the first Sons and Daughters' Encounter in Mindanao. 
Oodles of excitement, hesitation, rationalization (because it entailed sacrificing my semestral break) surged in my system before, during, and even after that life-changing expedition.
Even so, I didn't regret each setback and discomfort along the way.
Besides, what could be more rewarding than serving the Lord, enjoying and learning at the same time?

With the T'bolis at Lake Sebu!


I couldn't be more shaken when I found out that  they booked us Super Ferry instead of plane tickets!
It was one of the longest trips I had in my life, and one of the most pleasurable too. :)


What we assumed as a mini-mall turned out to have a spiral driveway to the rooftop parking area!
(General Santos City)


First lunch at Marbel, South Cotabato--Biarong Resto!



















After having dinner at the Bishop's Palace, we rolled up to this place -- a micro resort and restau where you can see a bird's eye view of Marbel.

One ideal setting for an exclusive date with your loved one!

Because I couldn't give my phone up during the sacrificial gift offering, I surrendered my camera in place of it. Hence, I don't have photos of the actual encounter with the teens. :(

We went to Lake Sebu on my last day (my flight back was 2 days earlier than the others).
For a brief intro, Lake Sebu (sebu meaning lake) is one of the leading tourist destinations in South Cotabato. It has seven falls, *google, google!* and it also houses the highest zipline in Southeast Asia (600feet above the ground) and the second longest in the Philippines (740meters long on the first ride and 400meters on the second).

 I am very proud to say that I survived that wild, wild zipline experience!!!
I'm very happy too that I left the CD with the copies of my photos while zipline-ing in Iloilo.
I don't want any of you to see an aswang flying in the sky.



Up-close and personal with Falls No.1!

Jumpshot FAIL.




It took the operators forever to convince me that I will come back to the station awake and alive.


Falls No. 5.

Had lunch at a restau that serves all-tilapia dishes!

Chicharong tilapia was my favorite!!


Second on my fave list: Kinilaw na Tilapia. It tasted more like salad. :)

Punta Isla Resort.













Lelelelelels.


Boating around Lake Sebu! I froze on my seat when I learned that it was 2000ft deep. :|


Ze tourguide.


We stopped over to take pictures at Surralah, South Cotabato's two center domes that caught our eyes at first sight.

Rode a bus to Davao alone. 

I finally saw Mt. Apo!!! 

And BTW, thanks to my pseudo-big brother Mike who treated me for lunch and gave me these goodies!

I don't really see myself living in sunny, desert-ish Cotabato 
but I'd definitely want to explore more of Mindanao, learn Bisaya, and go on another zipline experience prepared and prettified so I wouldn't anymore need to hide my photos from you guys! HEHE.

On another note, I'm launching my first blog giveaway tomorrow! Yes, TOMORROW! 
Two lucky winners will be chosen! 

Please please support it. :D
Thankyouverymuch!


Much <3,
Mela





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