Crafting My Love Story

Yesterday, I started my Saturday with a workout...

...pancit and lumpia for breakfast...

 ...and coffeenut (coffee brewed in coconut water and served with coconut milk and coco sugar) and crocheting. 

Then, I bought a new project bag from the weekend bazaar at my local park. The smallest pouch bag for my crochet projects costs only P35. 

I got one in this cheery pineapple print. 

I strolled around the tropical garden inside the park. 

After lunch, I proceeded to the Singles Recollection hosted by The Feast Quezon City community. 

I enjoyed worshipping...

 ...and knitting!

I was impressed with the effort and love that went into the food prep. I mean, look at those handwritten post-its!

I got this one, because it is so me. I believe that each day is a new opportunity!

I discovered my love for crocheting and knitting while I became single a few months ago. I have also been doing creative journaling through food illustration.

My handmade lifestyle has cultivated self-love, and I have never looked back. Crafting my love story starts in affirming and validating myself, one creative output at a time. I know I am ready to love again because I know how to make myself happy in the first place. For now, I am focusing on being myself, and sharing my story to you all. 

Prayer, Paws and Empowerment

Yesteday, I worked out, and had chicken sopas and quick fried beef for breakfast at Tropical Hut. 

I also got four vintage saucers at my local weekend market for Php20. 

Then, I attended The Feast for the second time. 

I felt so blessed! 

I also knitted while worshipping. Talk about offering my handiwork to the Lord!

Then, I had the cheesy meaty spaghetti from Mister Donut. It was delicious! 

I spent time at the PAWS Pet Cafe to meet some puppers.  

I met Dr. Argus, Dr. Leo, and Dr. Torby, who are part of the Doctor Dogs program. They visit schools and hospitals to bring cheer and love. 

Then, a fourth Doctor Dog, Storm joined us for some cuddle time.  

I also went to the dermatologist’s for some acne care. Here I am with Melody, the fab lady who assists me whenever I’m there.  

Let me rock these pimple injection stickers! 

I dropped by the new branch of Books for Less at The Block. It’s a wasteland for all ages. They have secondhand books and stationery items!

Look at these handmade secret book boxes!

They also have a handsome shelf of vintage books. 

After buying a pre-loved book, I headed over to The Craft Central to purchase this gorgeous yarn. 

And, I was able to score this killer duo of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls books at 20% off at the Fully Booked sale!

I am always happy with new books.  

For dinner, I had my favorite toasted naked longganisa at Breakfast Bin.  

And I ended my Sunday with a full-body massage at my nearby spa.  

I had a lovely Sunday. I spent it worshipping the Lord, hanging out with volunteer doggos, taking care of myself, and buying for soul food (read: books and yarn). I also sketched my food. 

Life should be spent well, with a balance of work, leisure, and self-care. There is nothing more empowering than the fact that I can support my favorite causes and practice my faith in one day. Here’s to better days ahead!

Declaration of Abundance

For my brush lettering drills yesterday, I copied The Feast Declaration of Abundance on my Traveler’s Notebook. It was a fruitful exercise as I found myself absorbing the prayer more with every stroke. 

I am claiming that God will bless me more in the coming days. For now, I am living a meaningful life as best as I could.  

Try praying the declaration of abundance too and see for yourself how God can bless you beyond your wildest dreams! 

Pares, Prayer, and Paws

Sometimes, I have simple food cravings that just won’t go away. An example of this would be my craving for beef pares. Yesterday, I simply had to have pares, so I went to a place that serves the dish in Quezon City. 

I was greeted with a rack of condiments. This was a good sign! 

I was served delicious beef pares, which is was garlicky and a bit spicy. It was heavenly. 

I then proceeded to The Feast at Trinoma, where I was a first-time attendee. I wanted to have a Catholic worship group that I could be a part of whenever my schedule permits. Luckily, The Feast now has a Sunday session from 9:30-11:30am at the mall’s Cinema 3 theater.  

We started the session with Mass.  

I was given a leaflet for the inspirational talk.  

We prayed the Declaration of Abundance.  

Then, it was time for the inspirational talk focusing on work and faith.  

I had sizzling Salisbury steak with egg for lunch. It was another simple craving satisfied! 

After my hearty lunch, I went to Barkin’ Blends Dog Cafe to have coffee with my fluffy friends.  

And I had mini-donuts for snack! 

I was able to satisfy my simple cravings, nourish my soul, and spend time with dogs on a Sunday. Indeed, there are fulfilling ways to spend the weekend without spending too much. All it takes is the determination to live a meaningful life.