Free Time

How do you spend your free time? For me, I don't get a lot of free time but when I do, I watch my favorite series. I am an expert couch potato and during my "free time/me time" I could watch an entire season non-stop! You read that right ;) But of course that only happens if there's food and drinks ready on my side.

So for this entry, I am going to share with you guys my favorite series...ssss. Because I watch A LOT.
If only Netflix was a thing here in the Philippines... but anyhoo, here's my list:

1. Breaking Bad

Oh who could ever forget about Walter White and Jesse Pinkman? This is by far the the most brilliant TV series I have ever watched. It's so brilliant and I totally got hooked that I even had a shirt made that showed Walter White's mad face. Yeah. Bad ass.

2. Game of Thrones





So this is a Monday tradition for me and Paul. We actually watch it together before we sleep and dang, it just blows us away! Tyrion is our favorite. But oh, who could resist the charm of Prince Oberyn? Hmmm. ;)


3. How I Met Your Mother

A series worth wasting your weekend for! My brother and I used to sleep very late at night and get our eyeballs attached to the TV during weekends just for this. Nine years man, nine years!

4. Arrow

This one I just finished recently and I can't wait for its 3rd season! I initially watched it due to the reason that Stephen Amell is very cute! But darn it this show is actually of the reasons why I get late for work at times. (Blame it on the arrow)

5. The Walking Dead

Everyone I know watches this series and I wouldn't ask why. Sadly, lately I found it a little boring. But that's not the case for Paul. :p

6. Gossip Girl

I actually got my bitch skills from this series. Lol. The story has somehow gotten quite chaotic and I started getting into comedy and action and less the drama/slutrama. But I loved this series! Chic.

7. New Girl

You see, I wouldn't name our dog Zooey if I did not adore Zooey Deschanel. She's the perfect weirdo I totally look up to and I am hooked with the comedy this series brings!

So there you have it. The list will get longer I suppose and I'll have to blog about it again. Try it! But try it at your own risk. ;)

Xoxo,

Ellie

Always A Good Time

I had a pretty busy week (as usual) and I know I am quite late with my entries but here I am and I'm making up for it. So this entry is about Paul's birthday celebration which happened about two weeks ago. I am very blessed for having a boyfriend whose family are such kind and amazing people. They had me adopted for days and every time that is our setup, it's always a good time.We went to Splash Island the day before Paul's birthday and it was so fun! I was really happy for Paul because this year is extra special since his dad and his grandmother (both usually stay overseas) are here to celebrate. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the one I love happy. :)

         
When our little swimming event ended, it was time to head home and get some rest. Little did Paul know, his entire family and I had a plan. He actually thought he was getting no cake this year (does he actually think I'd allow that?!) but he was dead wrong. He woke up to this 25th year on Earth with a happy birthday song (all of us were singing) and this delish cake from Purple Oven.







I enjoyed spending time with my love's family and I can't wait for our out-of-town trip before summer ends! This time, it's going to be with my family. Wait for us, Davao! ;)



Lovelots,
Ellie

The Person You Deserve

You deserve love and security, a combination that warms the core of your heart. You deserve knowledge that the person you are with wants to be there and, more importantly, won’t run away when times get tough. This is someone that will stay by your side, fight your fights right there with you because they know you would do the same for them.

You deserve someone who laughs at your jokes and smiles at the mere sight of you smiling. This smile will be genuine, not fake, and you will feel butterflies when you see it and your smile will grow until your cheeks can no longer take it.

You deserve someone who brings you coffee in the morning because they know the addiction is real. You deserve breakfast in bed, flowers “just because,” and hugs that feel like you are at home.

You deserve hands that only reach for you. They may be dry, cracked, calloused, perfectly manicured, or a complete mess, but they know you, your hands, and your body. They don’t reach away to know more.

You deserve someone who doesn’t make you cry, at least on purpose, because you are human and you feel deeply and love passionately, and when one teardrop falls there may be a thousand more, but you are not alone. Even though they hurt you, they hold you until the shaking stops, wiping away your tears and kissing your damp cheeks although you whisper for them to stop. They will say sorry and you will feign being mad until you both give in to happiness again because you know anger is a state the two of you cannot remain in.

You deserve someone who takes responsibility for their mistakes and who apologizes for the times they unintentionally hurt you because you would do the same for them. You deserve someone who can forgive as you do, even if neither of you can completely forget.

You deserve someone whose touch feels like fireworks across your skin, whose eyes always look for yours when they enter a room, and whose heart never yearns for the attention of another.

You deserve trust that may waver but never entirely falter. It will look nothing like control. It will look like freedom but with your best friend by your side holding your hand. There will be moments of jealousy, but these will be outweighed by smiles, laughter, trust, and love.

You deserve back rubs for no reason, dinner you don’t have to make alone, a hand to hold, a heart to feel, and a person who cannot imagine life without you in it.

You deserve security just as much as you deserve spontaneity. You will be comfortable but not so settled down that stubborn roots no longer give you the nutrients you need to grow. This person you are with will try the things you enjoy and you will try the things they do as well. You will find new things to do and new places to go because you both love to share these sorts of moments together.

You deserve someone who pushes you to be better, to seek out the best opportunities for you even if the next step is terrifying for you both.

You deserve chocolate when you are cranky, a partner to indulge in your guilty television pleasures, and someone who tries to kiss you even though they just watched you puke up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is the person who laughs when you correct their grammar instead of getting mad, the one who knows they had better text you back, and the person who understands that you will not always have your “A game” out on display.

You deserve someone who wants to be better for you, someone who strives to be better for you, but, most importantly, you deserve someone who wants to be better for themselves. This is the type of person who will grow alongside of you and never dream of holding you back.

You deserve someone who is looking at the big picture in life, and that picture has you in it.

You deserve someone who continues looking forward, someone who doesn’t stop constantly to look at the past. They may not like everything about who you were before, but they love who you have become. They know not to let your past trip them up for too long. You both came into the relationship with baggage that slowly unpacked itself and, even though it would be easy enough to pack up your things and go back to your respective homes, you both stay.

You deserve someone who loves you as much as you love them, a life that is so beautiful that you cannot tell if you are awake or still in bed dreaming, and someone who doesn’t so much as put one foot out the door because they know you are not the person to walk away from. This will be the person who sticks around through thick and thin because they want to, not because they have to.

You deserve all of this and so much more, and you deserve it for a lifetime.



Reference: http://thoughtcatalog.com/kyle-freelander/2014/05/what-the-person-you-deserve-is-like/#Pwrsqa6HJWtqh38r.01

Morning Jog

Paul and I have always wanted to walk Zooey around but because of our hectic schedules, it took a long time before our little walk pushed through. Finally, we were able to do it but it was not the easiest thing! Zooey is one hyper active husky (I guess all of them are) and while on our way, Zooey gave me such a hard time. Paul wanted to help but he couldn't since he was driving. Fortunately, I was able to find Zooey's calm spot and I just kept on petting her as she enjoys our ride up to this place called PICC.
It was such a fun morning and all our struggles were just worth it! You guys should try it sometimes. Here are some points though that you should remember when taking your fur babies out:

1. Always bring water and a water bowl so your pup stays hydrated.
2. Leash - or an extra one especially if he has a habit of chewing it.
3. Doggy treats
4. Poopie bags - always pick up after your dog
5. Make sure his vaccinations are complete.
6. Vaccination card - just in case.

I can't wait for our next morning jog! Hopefully next time, it's not going to be shedding season again for our baby.

Captivated

The Best Day

"I have an excellent father, his strength is making me stronger
God smiles on my little siblings, inside and out, they're better than I am
I grew up in a pretty house and I had space to run
And I had the best days with you...
Now I know why all the trees change in the fall
I know you were on my side even when I was wrong
And I love you for giving me your eyes
For staying back and watching me shine
And I didn't know if you knew, so I'm taking this chance to say
That I had the best day with you today."

I love you mama!