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Baste Duterte Performs “Alive” and “Drive” in Singapore

So tell me what just happened? Baste Duterte happened 🙂

A private gathering held in Sentosa, Singapore reminded us that beneath the tough looking, muscled, rugged and tattooed exterior of Sebastian “Baste” Duterte lies a golden, suave singing voice that can make the good girls bad for a weekend:)

Swoon I guess? Don’t worry lady, it’s not your fault.

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LIFESTYLE, OPERATION HAPPY VIBES

Handmade with a Smile

Breachelle

Yay. I had an opportunity to turn my passion into a FUN/Fundraising event here in Singapore.
It’s wonderful that you can have a fun event and raise funds at the same time.
The experience was humbling, rewarding, joyful, exhausting, and just wow.
I’d like to thank Ate April, Joy, Michelle and my brother for their support in making my fundraising project happen.

Allow me to introduce you to my new passion. Tadaaaan, handmade accessories!

I always have a thing for “BOHO Chic” designs. Bohemian styles simply look “timeless” no matter the decade…or let’s just say an accepted fashion trend of any given period. I can assure you that 50 years from now, my designs won’t look “pre historic” at all. Gahaha 😛

Five weeks before the bazaar sked, I started waving my magic wand creating these sweet little pieces. I literally had zero after-work happenings and used my valid weekend-party-excuse-coupons for those five straight weeks. Letter E for Effort.

All at insanely affordable prices….glad the people enjoyed shopping for charity.

What did I learn from this experience? Continue Reading

LIFESTYLE

I am wearing the smile you gave me

Breachelle

The most romantic love story is not Romeo and Juliet who died together, but Grandpa and Grandma who grew old together. Ooh the love month. I am wearing the smile you gave me. Happy Valentine’s Month loves ❤

LIFESTYLE

Well hello DRAGON

Breachelle

When you reach the place of your dreams, thank your fears, the necessary detours and all the STOP signs that got you seeing what is passing you by. These things have kept you going. Learning is always beautiful. Everything you’ve been thru is a preparation for what you’re walking into. I believe and I declare that this year is going to be FANTASTIC-ER for all of us. Happy Year of the Dragon earthlings!

The beautiful Chinatown of Singapore

LIFESTYLE, TRAVELS

The day I Met Mother Teresa. Visiting Kolkata India

Breachelle

The day I Met Mother Teresa. The day I lost 10K. The police chase.

November 6, 2011 ~ the day I genuinely felt and met the presence of Mother Teresa inside her house in Calcutta (Kolkata), India.

This meaningful experience made me reflect about the way I live and see the world. It’s always humbling to consider life in someone else’s shoes. I was left speechless and grateful about the way things are. At 26, I’ve still got so much more spiritual journeying to do and take more part in giving and sharing. In this journey, I have seen pain. I have seen love. I have seen gratitude. Right away, I knew this would be a completely different experience. One that has made me smile just after making me cry. More importantly, I’ve begun to see prayer in a new way.

The moment Mysh and I decided to go to Calcutta, I knew I wasn’t ready. A spiritual journey is very necessary to me but I wanted to give it due importance. I wanted to give it “the whole of me” baggage-free. We know Mother Teresa as the woman who worked so hard for the cause of humanity. I wasn’t ready to meet this kind of person. As I said I’ve still got so much more inner journeying to do. But I realized we’re all on a spiritual journey. We’ve all been on our own paths, our own explorations, our experiences – both good and bad. It doesn’t really matter who I was a year ago, or even yesterday. What matters is I am always trying to become a better version of myself everyday. Continue Reading

LIFESTYLE

Once again Google has challenged us “mortals”

Breachelle

So….Google Engage South East Asia Kick-Off was yesterday and it was a SUCCESS.

Atleast 5 high caliber speakers plus Googlers were there to confuse my mind about The Big AdMo Shift, the ReMarketing Strategy and a lot of meaty discussions that left me scratching my head.

Well, I’m Feeling Lucky 🙂 Gahaha

The training was a good kick for me to keep learning, to desire improving my strategies and to master The Google Learning Center (long overdue!). This time I will allocate more time for my Google studies so that next year (2012) I will pass my advanced certifications and make my parents proud.

That’s me down there making my stomach proud

Google ReMarketing Strategy a.k.a ReTargeting is an interesting tactic. Thanks to David Booth for making things easier to absorb. Basically, it’s about re-engaging past visitors to one’s site and allowing the advertiser to show the same/different ads to the same customer who previously clicked but failed to purchase the first time or follow through with their transactions. Continue Reading

LIFESTYLE

Am I Superwoman all of a sudden?

Breachelle

It’s amazing how songs can give us an instant lift…songs that boost our spirits and give us that “Am I Superwoman all of a sudden?” feeling.

I’m always surprised by the “kick” I get from listening to songs which strike a chord with whatever situation I happen to be in. Music holds so much power. Of all the awesome songs that magically rev up my engines, it is almost impossible for me to pick my Top 3. But here are my no fail pick me upper(s).

ENJOY Listening 🙂

Light and Shade by Fra Lippo Lippi: a song that makes me happy to be alive.

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Sail on the wings of a cloud
Where to, well nobody knows
And cry, cry if you want them to see
Die every day to be free
Be proud to wear the colors that you call your own
Be loud, speak out when you want the world to know
Be strong, hold the flame for everyone to see
Be real, if you want to love.

Just For Today by India Arie: this song keeps me “human”….always makes me want to go out, be myself and enjoy the day!

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Just for today
I will not worry what tomorrow will bring
I’m gonna try something new and walk through this day
Like I’ve got nothing to prove, yeah

Cool Change originally sung by Little River Band: reminds me that it’s okay to embrace change, if it means a better and stronger “me”

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If there’s one thing in my life that’s missing
It’s the time I spend alone
Sailing on the cool and bright clear waters

Now that my life is so pre-arranged
I know that it’s time for a cool change

Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield: helps me collect myself before spreading myself across the dreams I need to accomplish

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Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten

Stay HAPPY 🙂