Makati is considered to be one of the most metropolitan places in the country: the city is pretty much composed of high-rise buildings, classy art galleries, and upmarket malls. It’s so far away from where I live, though (an hour-and-a-half drive away), so in the few times that I’ve been to the city, I have never appreciated its charm. Makati seemed too gray for my tastes.

In an attempt to feel the city’s vibe, I went to Makati last Friday, May 18. Ayala Museum’s entrance was free of charge that day, and being a fan of museums, I grabbed the opportunity.

I met up with a good friend of mine, Ashleiy, right after that. We went to Greenbelt (the most high-end mall I know omfg I can’t even buy a thing here), just to take pictures of its sprawling garden.

We went to Resorts World right after to have dinner with Ashleiy’s family (geez, see how shameless I am haha). The food was fantastic!

Happy birthday, Ashleiy! LOL! No, it wasn’t her birthday. We just wanted a free slice of cake XD

I went home happy and full right after all of that. It was a fantastic day :D

Oh, and about Makati…well, I can’t say that I finally appreciated the city’s splendor. It’ll take a few more tries. Or maybe I just need to be a little richer so that I’d have money to spend there LOL

You look at the stars, at the great beyond, and you realize how big the universe is. You are but an atom in the greater scheme of things.

It makes you feel small - but not insignificant.

1. D Day (Sister Crayon Remix) - The Album Leaf

2. Tokyo Dreamer - Beat Culture

3. Froglette - Thompost

4. Piffy on a Rock - Hypermagic

5. Somebody New -Jaws vs. Paws

6. A2 (Max Cooper Remix) - Ólafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm

7. Check Chuck (Monokle Remix) - Composer

8. Before You Go - Beat Culture

9. Rhiannon - Essáy & Stumbleine

Listen to the playlist here.

Download the playlist here.

(On another note - not a lot of people know this, but I absolutely love stargazing. Seldom are nights when I don’t go out to look at the night sky.)

I thought the fun was over when the Jr. NBA ended, but my companions had something else in mind. With our cameras in hand, we strolled along the bay of the Mall of Asia (the original plan, though, was that we’d go out drinking XD).

Palos: Can you guys act like a gay couple?

Me and Arlet: …okay?

We were planning to go home right after dinner, but we saw that the parking lot had a splendid view of MoA’s ferris wheel. 

…Not only that, it was also a good place to shoot some dark, grunge-y photos (please ignore my huge pimple).

Last Saturday was one of the more random, spontaneous days that I had. I used to dislike unplanned events; now, I welcome it with open arms. Maybe it’s a result of being a college graduate? Or I’m generally just a late bloomer lol

Sir Brosi, Palos, Arlet, and me. Thanks, guys! :)

(Credits to Palos for my lesbian and grunge photos XD)