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I am an organized mess: a restless soul who can't seem to take a break. Ask me what I do, and I can't give a clear answer to that— there's just so much to say!

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i can be your angle or yuor devil 😂 📸| @bryannago_ 🎨| Matt Murdock preset by @presetsbymm (swipe for before and after pics) 📍| Gamcheon Culture Village, South Korea . . . Took the train to Busan (no zombies on board) during our Korea trip last December, where it was surpringly hotter than in Seoul (13 degrees vs an all-time low of negative 2). During this day trip, we spent most of our time at Gamcheon Culture Village, an artsy place with little mom and pop shops, murals aplenty and tons of people. Oh, and an awesome view overlooking the city. It's a picture perfect spot great for families and friends to explore together— that is, if you can survive the uphill walk to get there. Big mistake because we didn't take the bus that dropped us off directly at the entrance. —— Quick history: the Gamcheon Culture Village used to be full of slums. What used to be a poor community evolved into a colorful, most-visited tourist destination, thanks to the artists who were invited to live there for free, but was asked to provide artworks in return. It's really amazing to see that a former ghost village bounced back so wonderfully. Just wish they did something like this for the Philippines too. . . . #iamdianenicole #bloggerxPH #theclassicsph #moodygrams #photography #portraitphotography #wlteplus #seemslegeat #discovermnl #wheninmanila #wimadventures #throwback #like4like #likeforlike #lifestyle #lifewelltravelled #korea #busan #travel #traintobusan #southkorea #notsponsored
The creative adult is the child who survived. ✨ 🎨| Baybayin Abstract Series by Rey Padernilla 📍| @estanciaph . . . When it comes to art, I don't choose my favorites based on what the mainstream crowd like, but rather, on a piece that catches my eye— be it the colorful brushstrokes, the impressionist smudges, the symmetrical lines, or even the detailed rendition that just makes the subject come alive. —— To me, appreciating art is not restricted to art connoisseurs and collectors alone, but rather, something meant for everyone. There is no right and wrong choice of choosing which work will become profitable or what truly is the "best" work. Whichever one you fall in love with is what, for you, is the best. Or at least that's how I see it. —— This year, the annual Ortigas Art Festival kicks off in @estanciaph. Located on the ground floor of their newly opened East Wing, this award-winning show is a melting pot of local and international artists, galleries and art aficionados who come together to showcase their work. In a move to make art more accessible to everyone, this exhibit will run until March 8, 2020 (Saturday) with free admission for all. —— Some of my favorite works and artists: ❤️ Finding Nemo by Manuel Rubio ❤️ Drown and Cry of War by Reynold Dela Cruz ❤️ Zirkular by Art Zamora @artzirklenewyork ❤️ Works by the Papelismo Boceto artists ❤️ Kaida Contemporary Art Gallery ❤️ Proceso Gelladuga II . . . Thanks for the invite @redtorch_comms. ✨ —— #discoverdelights #discoverdifferent #escapeatEstancia #myestancia #iamdianenicole #bloggerxPH #bloggerph #wlteplus #discovermnl #wheninmanila #saansaph #wimartsandmusic #art #painting #lifestyle #photography #lifewelltravelled #lovelocal #photooftheday #invite
I've stopped drinking for good. Now I drink for evil. 😈 📸| @paolopareno 📍| @thirstybarberph . . . Throwback to the days when I was 10 pounds lighter and my hair was longer. Not to worry though— my love for sweet drinks and cocktails still hasn't changed. —— I may have started drinking late, probably why my tolerance is still okay, but gotta hold back now cause I'm getting older (and yet I'm still always the designated driver). Haaay, when will the sibs learn how to drive so I can drink to my heart's content? 🥺 . . . #iamdianenicole #bloggerxPH #theclassicsph #moodygrams #photography #portraitphotography #welovetoeatph #wlteplus #seemslegeat #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #wheninmanila #wimyummy #throwback #sundayfunday #drinks #drinking #🍸#notsponsored
If he tells you not to keep eating sweets, then maybe it's time to let that mango. 🥭 👯‍♀️| @dannitan 🎨| 1st Photo Preset: Autumn by @ellepresets 📍| @huilaushanph at @smmegamall . . . I'm the type who needs something sweet after a meal. And whenever I want something healthy, I can always count on @huilaushanph for my fruit fix. Made with real, fresh Carabao mangoes straight from the Philippines, this Hong Kong brand makes mango juice exciting by mixing it in with sinkers (aloe jelly, sago or even mango jelly), cream cheese (aka their Cheesy Milk Series), or even with tea! There's just so many options to choose from, that's why I always drag my friends here for dessert. —— Favorites include: 🥭 Mango with Cheesy Milk (₱140): mango smoothie topped with a salty cream cheese froth 🥭 Mango and Coconut Juice with Aloe Jelly (B3, priced at ₱120 for 18oz or ₱130 for 22oz): layers of aloe jelly with blended mango smoothie in the middle, topped with coconut milk. 🥭 Mango Mochi (₱90 for 3pcs, ₱160 for 6pcs): a sticky and squishy mango rice cake, rolled in dessicated coconut. Comes with a mango cube in the center. . . . Swipe for the before and after pics with the preset, and check out my favorites from @huilaushanph. 💛 —— #huilaushanPH #mangopride #bigsmileeveryday #iamdianenicole #friedandprejudice #welovetoeatph #wlteplus #seemslegeat #zomatoph #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #wheninmanila #wimyummy #bloggerxPH #theclassicsph #whattoeatph #mango #dessert #eeeeeats #philippines #notsponsored
That moment when there’s a lot of fish in the sea, but you suck at fishing. 🎣 📸| @alwaysthefunnygirl, @hungrytravelduo and @friedandprejudice 📍| @iloveglorietta . . . When you talk about Tuna, the first thing that comes to mind is health. Health benefits, healthy diet— that stuff. But when you talk about brands, @megapuretuna is a top of mind choice. Debuting a new look and movement— the Mega Move— Mega Tuna celebrated their new look with a fitness party, where we got to participate in a Pound class activity, test our skills at Memory Game and Just Dance booths, plus try out free samples of this new and improved Tuna in selected sampling booths. —— Here’s what to expect in the new and improved Mega Tuna: ☑️ New Packaging ☑️ Bigger Flakes ☑️ No Extenders ☑️ Improved Taste ☑️ Omegas & Health Benefits —— They even come in these 4 amazing variants: 🐟 Flakes in Oil: the classic skipjack tuna in oil 🐟 Hot and Spicy: tuna with some heat! The spiciness comes with the oil. 🐟 Spanish Style: seasoned tuna, enhanced with carrots, chili, bay leaf and peppercorns. 🐟 Sweet and Spicy: seasoned tuna swimming in oil with kernels of corn. —— Add it in recipes, use it as a garnish, or just eat it straight out of the can— there are many possibilities with tuna, and Mega Tuna is one brand you ought to keep an eye on. . . . Thanks for the invite @redtorch_comms! ❤️ —— #OurBestMegaTunaYet #MakeTheMegaMove #iamdianenicole #bloggerxPH #theclassicsph #welovetoeatph #wlteplus #seemslegeat #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #wheninmanila #wimyummy #whatsnew #tuna #fitness #health #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #invite
Seven Days without Chocolate Makes One Weak. 📸| @chrizelleliciouschryzh, @thelostbread_ and @friedandprejudice 📍| @smmegamall . . . Your one and only chocolatey buddy is back as @thelostbread_ offers yet another exciting soft serve flavor yet: Chuckie Ice Cream! Just like your childhood chocolate milk drink, this ice cream is creamy, rich and chocolatey— a blast from the past! Enjoy it on a cup or cone, but whichever way you choose, there's always a syringe of some chocolate milk that you can sip for that extra touch. —— Tried it out for limited time in Lost Bread for just ₱95 (team cup for me!), and I'm so sad to see it go. Hoping for another return, even if it's for another little while. 🥺 Thanks for the invite @teybolforwan. . . . #iamdianenicole #TLBChuckiesoftserve #friedandprejudice #thelostbread #welovetoeatph #wlteplus #whattoeatph #seemslegeat #zomatoph #yum #eeeeeats #wheninmanila #wimyummy #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #bloggerxPH #theclassicsph #foodblog #invitation
I'm eating just in case I get hungry later. 😁 📸| @beingjellybeans and @friedandprejudice 💄| Pink Spot Highlight Lip Tint @mamondekorea 📍| Discovery Cafe at @47.east . . . Being a Freelance Writer means that I often need to find coffee shops and coworking spaces either to get work done, to host meetings, or even just for a change of pace. And lucky me cause I found a space just along Katipunan that not only has WiFi, printing services and unlimited coffee, but it also serves good food too! The name? @47.east. —— The restaurant arm of @47.east— one called Discovery Cafe— offers comfort food eats for the hungry student or the harassed busy bee who can't be bothered to go out for food. These include: 🍝 Seafood Pasta: al dente noodles tossed together with clams sautéed in garlic and some olive oil. Taste is light and subtle, thankfully not greasy and heavy, but I find that it could use a bit more salt and extra garlic (but that's just me). 🌭 Chili Cheese Dog Flatbread: bread topped with two extra thick cheesy frankfurters and a generous helping of Chili con Carne. While I don't eat beef and can't comment on taste, the portions do look big enough for sharing (unless you're extra hungry). 🐷 Porkchop with Creamy Mushroom: a classic comfort food meal featuring a slab of pan-fried porkchop with creamy gravy poured over. Comes with steaming white rice and buttered vegetables on the side. Meat was tender and sauce was flavorful. My favorite savory dish by far. 🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookies: okay, I'm usually picky with cookies, but I have to say that this is a hidden gem of chocolatey, soft cookie goodness. Each bite is chock-filled with large chocolate chips, and the dough has that satisfying crumbly consistency— a balance of chewy and crunchy. And you can get 6 pcs of this yummy stuff for only ₱150. What a steal! . . . Thanks for the invite @foodventuresbyfrapao. ❤️ 👋🏻 Flatlay: a collaborative team effort with @beingjellybeans and @shisamom —— #iamdianenicole #bloggerxPH #theclassicsph #welovetoeatph #wlteplus #seemslegeat #zomatoph #whattoeatph #wheninmanila #wimyummy #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #saansaph #invite #coworking #cookies #yummy
Ah, I see you're a (wo)man of cultured yogurt as well. ☺️ 📸| @kainventures and @friedandprejudice 📍| @robinsonsmagnolia . . . Happy that my favorite yogurt brand @koomi.ph just opened a branch near me— at @robinsonsmagnolia, no less! The first of its kind in the Philippines, @koomiyoghurt is a healthy alternative to those overly-saturated sugary drinks. That's cause their drinks are loaded with all these great benefits: ☑️ Uses Natural Yogurt as their Base ☑️ Sweetened with Honey instead of Sugar ☑️ Uses Local (and legit!) Fruits ☑️ Rich in Protein, Calcium and Vitamins ☑️ Promotes a Healthy Gut ☑️ Regulates Bowel Movement —— My top picks include: 🥭 Mango Moo: yogurt meets mango in a sweet and refreshing drink that reminds you of just how yummy Philippine Mangoes are. 🍓🍉 Waterberry Wonder: a marriage of strawberry and watermelon, this pink drink features strong notes of strawberry paired with the tart notes of yogurt. 🍪 Cookies n' Dream: a sweet drink featuring crushed oreos. You still get a good mix of sour and sweet here paired with chocolate bits in every bite. 🍚 Koomi Signature: a hearty post-workout drink featuring yogurt and purple rice. It even comes with soft rice as sinkers, which admittedly, make this drink more heavy than others. It does make for a good breakfast choice though if you need to fill up. —— PRO TIP: bring your own tumbler and you can get ₱5 off every order. 💜 . . . Check them out over at the 2nd floor of their New Wing. Thanks for the invite @alaurio20! —— #koomiph #guiltlessgoodness #aileenlfoodieeventbuddies #iamdianenicole #bloggerxPH #wheninmanila #wimyummy #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #wlteplus #robinsonsmagnolia #zomatoph #healthy #yogurt #invite
Every Restaurant has a Drive Thru if you just. Drive. Through. Them. 🤔 #justshowerthoughts 🎨| Kahakai Preset from @ellepresets 🧥| Jengkoo Grils via @shopee_ph 📍| @ssamzigil_official, Insadong 🇰🇷 . . . Disclaimer: please don't ever do this in real life. I don't want to be liable for any damaged restaurants. 😅 —— Sharing a throwback pic from our trip last December in Seoul, South Korea. This was taken in the pretty art street of Insadong. Temperatures dropped to abysmally low levels— I'm talking negative— and it took a lot of hot packs and hot drinks to stay warm. Talk about weak! Hahaha. —— This little charming photo studio whose name escapes me features cute setups for those couple pics or Instaworthy pics, along with little booths where you can take those sticker photos (Purikura but the Korean equivalent). Super loved the pink wall so I had a quick pic there. And to give it an extra dramatic touch (cause I'm extra that way)— an overlay of Kahakai, courtesy of @ellepresets. Swipe to see the before and after. Thanks for sending these over, babe. Such a lifesaver! ❤️ . . . #ellepresets #presetsbyelle #iamdianenicole #bloggerxPH #bloggerph #welovetoeatph #whattoeatph #seemslegeat #wlteplus #theclassicsph #lifestyle #wheninmanila #korea #seoul #throwback #tbt #pink #igers #moodygrams #trocolikes #lifewelltravelled #lifestyleblogger #tgif

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