Pottery and Ceramic class with Boo

If there is one person who would take me somewhere interesting besides the normal going out to the club, go dinner dates, movies and whatnot that would be Boo. For my birthday this year, Boo took me to Pottery class and it was so much fun!!! Last year he took me to a glass blowing class and up to this date I never got a chance to make that post. (i have to retrieve pictures from my broken iPhone and still have to figure that one out. lol)

As always he wanted to keep it a surprise. So we kept driving north 'til I'm clueless (which I was already in the beginning) which part of the city we were already. But as soon as we got there I knew what was gonna happen. I couldn't be more excited. I have always wanted to do a Pottery class and what a perfect way to do it with Boo. I have to admit though, I was a bit nervous doing this. As I got older, I felt like my artistic side just kept fading more and more. Haha! But Boo reminded me to just have fun with it and not worry about it.

I barely got any pictures of the whole thing coz obviously our hands was full of clay most of the time. But this is what I've gathered...

Here's the outside view of the studio. I immediately knew that we are doing something artsy as soon we pulled in to the drive way.

    

My obsession with Pottery started when I was younger when I saw one of my ultimate favorite movies Ghost with Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg in it. If you have seen the movie, you would know what I'm talking about. 

Here is Boo's initial work. 

And here is mine that looked like crap. lol!

And then the whole artsy ditsy shmanzy happened. I'm gonna admit it now, I failed on this big time! And this is why...

Boo basically made something epic and made a drinking mug with a freaking mustache.

Meanwhile...

Mine ended up looking like a Chalise mug where all the vampires drink blood from.  How creepy and sad is that? Haha! All I was thinking off was making something where I can put my make-up brushes since I just started setting up my make-up room.  I finally had time to take pictures around the studio after washing my hand from all the clay.

Some of the work from previous classes

After drying your work couple of weeks later, theres an option if you want to color it as well. Not sure if we are doing it but that would be more interesting than what it was already. Haha!

Boo and I goofing around with clay after molding our work. Here are some of the instructors work around the studio. 

Not something that you would see around my house. I am too scared of these creepy faces.

Once again, Boo nailed it! I love doing things like this. I don't know if i'm just getting old or what but it's fun doing things besides our normal whatnots. Check out Dahl Arts Ceramic/Pottery Studio website if you are interested. I hope I get to do this again. Thank you Boo for the birthday gift! I can't wait to see the final product and can't wait for more adventures with you.  Mahal na mahal kita Boo! not using xoxo, ChaCha 

Mrs. Carter Show in Dallas,TX Vlog

Here is the final blog from our Dallas trip to see Beyonce's Mrs. Carter Show Tour.

I know it took forever (like always) for me to post it. But with all the editing and gathering of things to edit, I had the struggle putting this together. I finally was able to clean up my phone a little bit so I have more room for exporting. And I also tried to transfer the exported file to my computer and uploaded it from my pc. Phew!

Anyways, hope y'all enjoy this vlog. This one is really special to me since I was able to have the Beyonce experience together with Boo. 

My First time in Dallas,TX

Finally!!! I got to visit Dallas,TX and I finally get to visit my Poppa Twinky who moved there 2 years ago around this time. I can still remember the day he left Seattle, exactly on his birthday. It was a win win visit coz at the same time it was our girl Beyonce's Mrs. Carter Show (separate vlog).

As expected, Dallas was so hot compared to Seattle but we made the most out of it. Nothing much happened on this vlog besides us being in the aiport and kept saying that hopefully on the next clip we are in Dallas, repetitively. Haha! Got to Dallas, ate some Mexican food and went out for drinks and dancing.

Check it out!

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ChaCha

Road Trip to Priest Lake,ID part 1

Boo and I got invited by my friends parents to visit their resort in Priest Lake, Idaho.  Of course, who are we to say no to that? I mini get away and relaxation sounded really good coz the next few weeks will be so busy for Gay Pride in Seattle and as we leave for Dallas the weekend after.
I filmed a lil but here and there but mostly its just the sights on our 5 hour drive Idaho from Seattle. Also as we arrived, drinks just started pouring so again, who are we to say no? Haha!
Enjoy! And I apoligize for my poor editing skills.

A long due visit

FINALLY!

This visit has been long way due from my BabyBoi. He lives on the eastern side of Washington and we barely see each other. He's been busy with Student teaching and getting tons of things done with school before he graduates. Both of us finally had the same schedule available for him to visit. 

What's the agenda? I asked. And of course he responds immediately "BARS!!!"

Boo offered his place for us to prefunk before hitting the bars.

Naturally, we would be by the kitchen busy with our drinks with tons of catching up to do.

I discovered this weekend that this guy likes to make funny faces when getting his picture taken. Hence, he is my best snapchatter I thought it was so adorable.

This is not something new to me. I remember when he turned 21 and we hit up the same bar at Capitol Hill, he did the same poses and occurrence. He just can't get enough of this pole. LOL!

I couldn't resist but to take this picture and it couldn't be more perfect than this! Haha!

Some of the girls that came out with us that night joined the pole party.

Of course, I was sporting my new favorite lippies, MAC Rebel.

Of course! Gotta tip them go go dancers in style!

Posing for another pic!

I love this guy!

On our way to late night after hours sushi at Genki. 

Gotta do the cliche pose with this guy.

I think it was Jimmy Hendricks.

Here are more pics of pics from prefunkin at Boo's place. 

The pics above was a mix of Thursday and Friday. Possibly Saturday too.

We don't know what exactly are we doing on this pic but we all thought it was adorable.

Molly (Poppa Twinky's lil sister) came out with us. 

Got to hang out with JR as well after awhile. We barely see each other now.

I had a blast this past weekend and I'm really glad I got to spend time with BabyBoi. He has so much dreams to reach and he is getting there lil by lil. I can't wait for him to graduate and move to Seattle and hopefully get to and spend more time together.

I love you BabyBoi!!!

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ChaCha

Lil things that makes me happy

I love flowers, I just do.

But what makes it more special is when I recieve flowers from people who is really close to my heart and I truly care about. I'm not gonna lie, when it comes to surprises, Boo knows how to get me. He texted me and asked if he can come over and arrived with this Stargazer Lily. He always gets it right. As we both say it, its that weird connection. I've loved stargazers since I've first seen it. I remember putting it on my ear when I used to join pageants when swimsuit competition is up. Haha! But the smell of it is just amazing, my living room smells so good whenever I get home.

Anyways, small gestures like this makes me so happy and warms my heart. Lil things that makes us happy as they say but the true meaning of it will always be treasured inside my heart.

Mahal na Mahal kita!!!

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ChaCha

knick-knacks...

• I had a pretty boring days off. I was feeling sick that started Wednesday night and had a 2 days rest Friday and Saturday.
• I struggled sleeping last night and kept coughing prolly in a good 45 minutes.
• it's Monday, so you know how we all feel about that ;)

Sunday cooking

Three friends, same hangover from Saturday night and hungry...

That's who we are last night. Sean, Tyra and I was debating last night if we should order Italian delivery or cook. The thing is we were to tired and hang over from Saturday night that we didn;t even do anything all day but lay down and sleep. We got left overs from the party for lunch but didn't wanna eat the same thing for dinner. 

We found the motivation to get up at 8pm finally and went to the store to get ingredients for our Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe I found online. But of course, being the big gurls that we are, we also got Tomato Basil Bisque which is my favorite ever and added some Garlic bread which seals the deal. I had a bottle of Merlot at home that went perfectly with the whole meal. 

Not gonna lie, Sean did most of the cooking while I was burried with all the dishes that needed to be done and Tyra prepared the soup and garlic bread. Everything turned out to be great and surprisingly we barely even ate. The Alfredo was barely touched, the same way with the soup and bread. Everything was heavinly filling. I'm looking forward for eating left overs tonight though... All on my own!!!

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ChaCha

Current knick-knacks:

• I had a super fun spontaneous weekend with my friends like usual.

• What made it extra amazing is I had a 3 nights and 3 days with Boo. It's been a long time since we spent a long weekend together. It made me realize more how much I miss him.

• Went to a friends party and it amazes me how guys testosterone really comes out when they are intoxicated. People never learn how to put their alcohol in their tummy and not their heads.

• I'm totally addicted with some Youtuber's and I love how they all get together and see videos and pictures online. They are all in Florida for Playlist live. Can't wait for more internet findings.

• It's Monday and I can't even express how happy my heart is from the weekend! Mahal Kita!

Mrs. Carter Show in Dallas

Last week has been another Beyonce week for me. Well who am I kidding? Every week is a Beyonce week but last week was extra special in a way. 

I thought my Vogue magazine subscription that I'm getting for free courtesy of ELF has expired courtesy of $30 order from last year that comes in with free year subscription. Well I was wrong! I was excited to recieve the issue where Beyonce is in the cover. I'm quite not sure if this is the only cover coz I've seen other ones in different pose and outfits. But anyways, I really havent read through the magazine yet but seen the pics and it was FAB-U-LOUS like always.

Last night, my mom told me that I got a mail from Ticketmaster and the first thing that came into my mind was the Mrs. Carter Show tickets that Boo purchased for us. I dropped everything on my hand and grabbed the letter and opened it immediately. Sure enough, it was our tickets. I didn't know that Boo put my address down for delivery so I didn't really expect it to come into our mail but it really made me happy and excited.

The date we chose is the Dallas show on July 6th which is a perfect excuse as well to visit my very good friend who I call Poppa who moved there 2 years ago plus it's his birthday weekend as well. The other dates that we considered was LA which is a Friday but Boo can't miss intern work and then the day after in Vegas which I've been sick off and probably gonna be really expensive. I'll be missing the San Francisico tournament which breaks my heart coz we all know how much I love the Bay so much and the volleyball tournament is runned by one and only Sheona. :( I really feel bad to miss it but I have to make some sacrifices and choices. But all I know is that it will be all worth it. a weekend with my Boo with our very first trip together to see our main girl Beyonce.

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UFC Fighting with Boo

UFC fighting never looked so much fun. LOL!

This is how Boo and I ended up playing around like UFC fighters after volleyball yesterday.

Thanks Earvin for capturing the moment. Haha!

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ps. I ended up tapping out. Imma get him next time!

Boo's 2nd Surprise

Yes, it's another surprise for Boo on his 21st birthday.

This guy deserves all the love that he is getting from his friends and family members.

I've met Boo's mom parents before. First was on his freshman year when the UW Men's Volleyball club team had a fundraiser event. It was very casual and short. I don't even remember what conversation we had at that time. And the second time was quite a surprise when I showed up to recent tournament here in Seattle and his mom was there together with his cousin. We had a longer chat this time and they even watched my match.

A week later she emailed me to inform me that she was planning on a surprise trip for Boo on his 21'st birthday. And of course, I instantlyagreed to participate. Easy task, all she asked was for some help to pack some of favorite clothes together with what she had "stolen" (in her own term) while Boo was on summer break at home.

The day came and Boo is 21. YAY!!! I had to work that day and had PT/Rehab session and rushed to his place to start packing his stuff while the family was out for dinner. . At first I had no clue what to pack but i definitely knew what his favotires was. Why? Because I like those favorites too and I probably had previews of those items before he purchased it. My numero uno Cambodian was contacted by his mom as well to take pictures of the precious event. So we tagged along from his house to the airport.

Boo was clueless of the whole thing. He thought that after dinner, his cousin Megan and his brother GF will follow so we can party that night and celebrate.Little did he know he will be flying to Malibu,CA at Pepperdine.

I'll let the pictures explain how the whole surprise went...

Here's me packing his favorite clothes.

Boo and family arrived at the airport. Eyes blind folded and car blasting with music

so he won't hear as much overhead announcements at the airport..

His cousin Megan guiding him off the car...

Meanwhile, his mom is trying to organize the signs they made.

Signs still not up. Everybody was too excited.

The look on his dad's face is too precious. Haha!

We are ready!!!

Clueless and obviously nervous.

SURPRISE!!!

Time for hugs for everyone!

Group pic with everyone.

Such a precious moment captured with Boo and his mom.

I packed tons of his favorite shoes and clothes and tried to fit it on two

Lululemon bags so gets to choose what to bring. I was specifically looking

for that yellow striped tank that I got him from RVCA while I was in San Francisco

but his mom already got it. Phew!

More packing decisions.

His mom also had an idea for some reading materials while he is on the plane.

I've asked couple of people close to Boo to write a card for his birthday.

This one was from Kane, a homemade birthday card craftly done and I'm pretty

sure the content was just as special.

Couple of laugs before he goes.

I love hugs coming from this guy. So sincere and meaning ful and

definitely deserves the same.

His brothers girlfriend Emma gets her huge hug!

Sharing hugs with his brother.

Thanks Jacob and Emma for keeping me posted of the updates that night.

Cousin Megan who is always put together and so gorgeous.

Hugs with the Dad.

Ok, promise this is the last group picture of us. Haha!

I've asked Camby to follow him on the security line to get a paparazzi shot before

he leaves.

Check on Boo's 1st Birthday suprise with the the UW girls and close friends when he had a scavenger hunt and dinner with close friends.

Mahal na Mahal Kita Boo!!!

♥♥♥

photo credits to Nack Athens Photography