Lora Marie

  Can't believe it's been a month (again!) since my last blog post. Sounds like my New Year's resolution should be: be more consistent with blogging. Haha. But anyway, I decided to share with you guys my personal list of things to bring for every trip that I do. I usually have a small notebook where I write this list, and I bring that small notebook also on my trip so I can make sure I don't leave anything behind. Prepared  jud kaayo . 😂 Call it too much or whatever, but it works for me. No worries about "Did I pack my _____ already?" or "Did I forget something?". PAGE 1 1. MONEY.  Um. Obviously. Make sure to have your budget checked and that all possible expenses have been considered. You don't want to be out of cash or credit when you're out of the country. Check with your bank about overseas use of your cards . 😉 2. PASSPORT + HOLDER. I think it's best to protect your passport with a sleeve at all time

So one time, I had so much fun answering questions from some Instagram friends and followers all about L-O-V-E. Most of the questions were about Long Distance Relationships (LDR) so I thought I should write a post about my thoughts on it. And since it's our anniversary month, I feel like I should also talk about surviving a long-term relationship . Relationships can really go through some challenging and confusing times. 1. Unsaon pag last sa LDR? (How do you make a Long Distance Relationship last?) Most of the time, people go into LDRs because of work or school. And there's nothing wrong with that if you both need it to build a better life together in the future. It's harder but then it also helps build trust and independence. It's easy to trust someone when you're always together. For me, the real test is whether the person remains faithful despite being apart. So first things first, be with a man whom you're sure would be busy chas

When my dad died, I told myself that it'll probably take me a year or so before I could openly talk about it and share my thoughts on how it feels to lose a parent. And now after a year has passed, I feel like I should share the realizations and lessons that I got from this chapter of my life. That's my dad. Always ready for an #ootd photo just like me. Losing a parent is by far the most painful thing I have ever experienced. It was all the more painful to me, as I was such a daddy's girl . Anybody who knows me well enough would also know how attached I am to my dad and how we are so much alike. It felt like losing your father and best friend at the same time. Weeks before his passing, the days were unusually quiet and peaceful. Everything looked perfect and there was nothing more anyone could ask for. But life has its way of stirring things up. And on the dawn of Sept. 7, 2017, I got a call saying that he's gone. Like a flame instantly put out

If you haven't read it yet, here's the part 1 of this post: Singapore Sample Itinerary . We went to Sentosa Island via the Singapore cable car , then went to Madame Tussauds , then spent the rest of the day enjoying Universal Studios Singapore ! Do check it out. While walking the streets of Singapore on the way to the famous Merlion. Before heading to Singapore, I heard that you can view a Panda in one of their zoos. Seeing a Panda in real life has always been my dream! I'm just so in love with them and seeing a real one would definitely put a checkmark on my bucket list! That's why we just had to visit the Singapore Zoo and River Safari for our second day. Day 2: Singapore Zoo + River Safari + Gardens by the Bay + Marina Bay Sands The Singapore Wildlife Reserves (Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Night Safari) are quite far from the city. But there are plenty of bus routes that reach here. However, to avoid getting lost with the bus transf