One Fine Friday Afternoon

Pattern for Paneled Serpentina

Cheater!!

My toes are censored.

The only dish I can't screw up -- Instant Noodles.

Hey,

This was my afternoon today. It was Fine.

And that is thanks to God.

Love,

Cham Gumin

We Were There

Today was spent procrastinating. Finally had the time to watch Bokura Ga Ita live action movie at dramacrazy. 

I've been a fan since 2008 when I first watched the series and eventually read the manga version. I swear, the story line is so deep that it would mess you up if you just reached puberty.

Conclusion: Finally, a closure after 4 years. I'm so happy for Yano and Nana <3>

12.2.2012 crafty craft

Preparations for this Sunday. I do hope everything goes well.

I used garters instead of Felt. I don't know why, but Santa Rosa doesn't seem to have any Felt. Why?

It appears I need Two more roses because the sides look a bit empty.

 On another note, I have confirmed my love-hate relationship with a Glue Gun. The feeling seems mutual -_-

Brush Strokes

{Pa-sweet clothing midi skirt, Sabella top. Gifted bag(Dad) and Shoes (Boyf) and Ribbon band made by me}

Hey you, 

I don't know why, but these days I lack the enthusiasm to tell something about what I was wearing, because essentially that would make me look like a personal style blogger rather than ... something else I've yet to figure out.

If I was aiming to talk about my personal style then I would probably go on about how I wore this outfit to do an errand at my daughter's school; how I made it look like I'm the older sister again; and make a made-up story of how this outfit was inspired by "Paintings" hence the title "Brush Strokes".

But that isn't so. This outfit was a last minute thing - another fail-proof outfit of mine that's consisted of a Basic Shirt and a midi-skirt. I just saw the ribbon band (that I made a long time ago) lying around and grabbed it out of impulse. The 16 year old in me took over.

Life used to be simpler, not only for me, but for everybody else. When did the world began to be so ...  artificial? Reading other blogs - It's all marketing. Even my most favorite blogger has gone over to the dark-side (but I'm still part of her cult, I love her too much not to follow). I noticed that only the pioneers and the relevant have truly stayed through the course of honesty. 

Actually, my frustration is that that I want to blog, but not to the point that it will be my money source. If there are opportunities, I don't mind, but as long as there will be NO GIVEAWAYS or Manipulation of writing content; because that will kill the unicorn, babe. What's probably eating my system is that I don't want to be labeled as a fashion blogger wanna-be (So far no one has spilled the devastating news yet), but the IFB badge on the right side of this post is very unbecoming of me. I have my poser moments, but I'm no quack if that's what you're thinking. 

Why am I being all mellow? I'm , genuinely, usually like this. Most of the time I'm thinking about non-fashion stuff such as the coming of the end. Anyhow, This type of writing is the original content of Hey cham (notebook). All rants; No Glory.

Love,

Cham Gumin

P.S: So hey all!! Visit Pa-sweet clothing we got new Items and I'm selling this skirt for only P299.00 :)

Project Golden Age: part1

Today is November 23, 2012 and it's official -- I'm being Productive.

I designed this for an event on the 29th, but since I wasn't able to finish this in time, because of much procrastination (what's new?), in the end I decided not to join the historic event. haaay. I'll probably regret this for the rest of my life but that's prolly for the best since I don't want to do something half-hearted.

Anyway, while making the pattern for this project, I had to estimate the measurements of a size 4 model. But because I don't keep a copy of anyone else's body measurement (not because I think it's creepy) I just took note of my size -- a 6 --and adjusted it from there. Good thing I didn't have to remake the pattern or even the muslin sample. I hate that part most. 

So far so good. I've made my cousin who came to visit, who has a slim and petite figure, to try it on. It fits her well. . . Actually maybe I have to add a 1/4" allowance when I transfer the pattern to the actual fabric. Just to make sure. 

I'm so excited to start sewing and see the end result.

Also, I still can't get over how productive I've become and it's not even 2013 yet :)

Foodgasm

Looking at pictures, that I took, from our recent pig-out at Army Navy, Nuvali makes me crave for some Quesadilla ...

Now, TO THE KITCHEN!! 

Sunday Games

Hey Thursday,

Last Sunday, I get to watch my first professional football match, live. It was also the first time my friends in Manila would come over to Santa Rosa to visit me. It was always the other way around. I'd like to push the thought that they really did went all the way here to visit me and not watch the scheduled football match where the team their rooting for are playing. . . Hmmmm. =_=

Kuya sorry di ko nadagdagan ung bayad. It happened so fast, I didn't get the chance to react. huhu :(

Hi Chee a.k.a TJ MEER and Meh-anne :)

Note: Nuvali + Football match = NEVER WEAR HEELS
It's like I went hiking.

Hi Beohn Jun, Shin Seok and Hyo Geon (honestly, I don't know who they are)

Since I can't understand it, might as well take pictures

The game ended with a DRAW in favor of Red (go figure) and everyone went home happy ?

I apologize if I did not focus on watching the game; Sports are something that I'll never be interested in. The proof of that is I can't remember the team playing (some global-something?). But nevertheless I'm always willing to accompany or support friends if they need it, cheering-wise.

Until the Next game. Ciao Ciao (chow chow?)

List of things done but not done

     

I will find the time to upload all, if not most, of these by next week. Hopefully, if I don't procrastinate.

 I'am very hopeful tho.

Patience is indeed a Virtue

Hey there,

Today was nothing special, except a realization that sprung in mind. I've been contemplating about it for a couple of days now, trying to diagnose this annoyance that I've been feeling since i felt it.

And it hit me,

It's alright for me to do/take favors, mind you, It's one of the things that makes me happy -- being able to help others by doing their simple requests. But sometimes these favors are beginning to be frequent.

I've notice that these past weeks some favors that are ask of me is beginning to soundl like obligations, which is not really how it works .. EVER. I't not like I owe them my life (except maybe my mom and people who actually did save my arse for most occasions) for me to cater to each and every request of goodwill.|I also have the right to choose what kind of favors I'll be taking and have the right to say NO to the ones that I feel, other than being a hassle, wouldn't benefit me at all. It doesn't hurt to add a sprinkle on top on the "please(s)". But some(most/you) forget that, and asks a favor as if it's my job to do them... for FREE. There's a thin line between asking a favor and BOSSING PEOPLE AROUND. okay, I kind of lost my temper there. Anyhow, I remember Inno Sotto saying in one of the rare talks that he did during my SoFA days that we should never do anything for FREE just for the sake of "exposure". If it's not gonna go out with a Bang! then might as well save your fireworks for Hogmanay.

Patience is a virtue --  It finally makes sense to me now. And I hope you get the hint too.
I'm not saying NO, just ask me nicely/kindly/bribe me and I will mostly comply with my most courteous OK.

Tell me something that will make me, at the least, feel that the favor you're asking me to do would be benefitial for me too, maybe not in a form of matter but by that butterfly-in-my-stomach feeling you can give me by saying "PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP! I PROMISE TO GIVE YOU A PRESENT IF EVER YOU'RE SUCCESSFUL WITH MY REQUEST" and I will reply with "k."

KIDDING. In all honesty, I will most likely say "Kahit wag na. Anokaba!" (You don't have to. Anokaba!).

Not waiting in vain

And I'm still not good with titles. Still a bit corny but it is a true story, so this will suffice.

Yesterday, was my last day of being an innocent sinner but did not spent it as one. As I wait for the day to end I did what any righteous woman would do -- Take pictures of . . .

My feet.

My Side feature.

The Closing OST for the 07-Ghost animé

And my outfit: SM dept. Specs, Greenhills plaid shirt, Gifted dress, FRILLS burgundy leggings.

Don't mind the room, it's usually not that messy. Remember the saying/ tumblr meme, " I swear this room was clean... then I had to get dressed". Story of my life, everyday, except this is someone else's room.

And another true story is when you have so much fun there's bad things bound to happen...

DUNDUNDUN DAAAAAAAN.

I won't point out the obvious, but all I have to say is "I TRIED!".
Goodbye awesome specs, I shall buy another one exactly like you; It was a good 3 hours of vanity.