In Pursuit of Happyness this 2013

I've been reading a lot of 2012 thank you-s and goodbyes and 2013 greetings from a lot of bloggers that I follow over the holidays and I've been desperately wanting to do one too. And believe me, I have tried... 

Time and time again, I find myself open a blank page attempting a new post to greet the New Year but NOTHING is just coming out. Few minutes of staring at a completely blank page then stirs me into an overwhelming anxiety attack with a mix of frustration and  disappointment being fought by a little spark of hope and optimism I have deep inside, that begged the questions -  Was my 2012 legendary? Have I done enough to make myself believe that 2012 was a success? Have I achieved my goals? - and just when I'm about to get myself to type a single word, I end up shutting my laptop off and save my thoughts and my attempted blog post for another day, with the hopes of having a clearer head.  

With my obvious week of silence, it took me some time to realize and acknowledge the reason behind this anxiety. 

To be honest, I do not want 2012 to end just yet because there are still a lot of things I want to do (to fix) and it took some courage for me to finally admit to myself that I am really just down cold scared to face 2013. 

I have been known to be a person who's always in control of my life and always has a 3-year plan. And I hate to admit that 2012 was a blur because I really didn't know how to find myself and answer my own question "What's next?" While great opportunities found its way into my path with my cluelessness and this big hanging "?" (question mark) over my head, I'm am still soooo afraid to enter yet another year with having no clearer sense of direction. 

Segue to my last blog post with a renewed sense of hope, determination and much optimism, I got myself looking back at a brighter 2012 series of events, where I...

January  - Married the love of my life, got myself my very first iPhone, went to Misibis Bay for the Honeymoon and moved in to our new condo.

February - Traveled to Boracay for my friend's wedding

March - Modeled for BPI and got myself a billboard! 

April - Resigned from work, Started the Clueless Mrs. and Officially registered my weddings & events coordination biz.

May - Traveled to Majayjay B&B for a quick labor day retreat and went for a swim at Taytay Falls, Tandemed with Georgina Wilson for a Garnier ad, Joined Open Philippines, met BNO and reunited with Ramon Bautista after 5 years.

June - Achieved a successful Axe Anarchy Raid Event and met Petra Mahalimuyak and  Traveled to Singapore.

July - Learned how to play Football.

August - Publicly launched my blog - the Clueless Mrs. - and received an overwhelming response.

September - Launched Axe Anarchy Island Sexy Saves Boracay Campaign.

October - Went to the TikTik Movie Premiere and met Dingdong Dantes, Attended the Philippine Fashion Week for the very first time, Went back to Boracay and jumped off a cliff and survived!

November - Achieved a successul Axe Anarchy Island Bikini Auction Party to save Boracay and Started to get invited to events as a blogger.

December - Got a makeover,  Now acknowledged as an official blogger, and Realized my long-shot true destiny and first love and passion - FASHION.

Christopher Gardner: Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you... You can't do something. Not even me. All right? 

Christopher: All right. 

Christopher Gardner: You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period.

- In Pursuit of Happyness (2006) 

Looking back now, my 2012 wasn't so bad... (right?) My traditional, old-school dad would probably still not approve of the plans I have to follow my dreams and I might second-guess myself from time to time again BUT as I promised myself before and I promise myself now, "I WILL NEVER STOP TRYING." And this is what I will carry this 2013.

So, to my readers and to the rest of the world, Happy New Year and may you all have a fruitful and inspiring 2013!

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

Epic Halloween in Boracay

This is another blog post long overdue but it's really better late than never I guess...

As I have shared in my previous post here, my husband and I spent our first halloween together in Boracay, which was sooooo much fun.

Since we were traveling on a budget, we booked at the most budget-friendly accommodations we could find in Station 1...

This is where we stayed...

I meant here...

A small passage way to our humble hotel...

Gran Prix Boracay Hideaway, found in Station 1 is conveniently located right beside Astoria Boracay. This humble hotel is pretty decent actually... Like, this Standard room only cost us P2,800 each for 3Days/ 2Nights already. Stark cheap for a beach-front accommodations in Station 1 already, right?

Where's W(k)ALD(b)O?

This is already our 3rd time to visit Boracay together and since we've tried most of the beach activities tourists can find in Boracay already, we only have one itinerary in mind for this trip... CLIFF JUMPING. And, we didn't waste time... As soon as we checked in and had ourselves full with (must-eat) Choriburger paired with (must-drink) Jonah's Fruit shakes, we scouted where we can book our trip to the popular cliff jumping spot - Ariel's Point, for our only full day in Boracay. 

If you're up for the challenge, you may inquire at Ariel's Beach Club, right beside O-bama's Grill along Station 1, but if you're ready to dive in to this exhilarating, nerve-racking, and if I may add...bruise-generating experience, you may proceed to Boracay Beach Club right across the back of Ariel's Beach Club to book your trip. 

The Trip Fee is only P1,500 which already includes your two-way boat trip to and from Ariel's Point, located on a separate near island, unlimited drinks, snacks, BBQ lunch, and of course, unlimited jumps that varies from 3 meters up to 15 meters high diving boards. 

The assembly time at Ariel's Beach Club is at 11:30 am and the whole itinerary will keep you busy until 4:00pm in time to get back to Boracay shores by 5:00pm.

Ariel's Point

Brave enough to jump?

I was... and I might not do it again (or wouldn't I?)

@ 8 meters

If you're not into life-threatening experiences though, especially when it's undas (Philippines' ghost month) period, aside from cliff jumping you can also enjoy snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking, also included in the P1,500 trip fee you paid. 

What's the sense of going to Boracay without partying, right? And they say Halloween parties in Boracay are the best! Look at me party with Jack at Epic Boracay's Saints & Sinners Halloween Ball.

When we said we partied in Epic Boracay 

for Halloween, this is what really happened...

Where's the party at?!?
Midnight snacks at Army Navy #faker

Here's a photo/video montage of our Epic Halloween in Boracay. Enjoy!

Gran Prix Boracay Hideaway

Station 1, Balabag Island, Malay Aklan, Philippines

T: (+63 36) 288 3548

Manila Sales Office: (+63 2) 332 6511

M: (+63 932) 221 6206

E: hideaway.granprix@yahoo.com; mso.granprix@yahoo.com

Ariel's Point

Contact

T: (+63 36) 288 6770/ 288 4853

Epic Boracay

xoxo, 

The Clueless Mrs.

The Devil wears Spikes!

You already know that I spent the Halloween with my husband in Boracay, so here's to share what I wore for the Halloween. 

I actually had something sluttier to wear in mind (you know what they say - Halloween is the time of the year when girls can be slutty without being judged) but because I'm already married, I had to adhere to my husband's (sometimes overly) conservative standards... and I love him for that. *Take note of the bold emphasis* 

We were eyeing to attend the grand Halloween party at Epic because we heard they give the best Halloween party in Boracay, and since their theme for this year is "Saints and Sinners" well, you can guess... I love black so, I had to be a sinner while my husband plays the saint. He is such a kill joy in picture taking so just imagine him in all white. Quite a contrast, don't you think?

Note: To make it more dramatic, I made my photos black & white.

My Fiercest SMEYEZ!
*Smiling with my Eyes* 

Don't you just love what I've done with my eyes? I have to admit it's not perfect but would you believe me if I tell you that this make up masterpiece started with putting uneven eyeliner? *haha* no kiddin'... It's started with an *ooopsss* then followed by (light bulb) *ahaaa* I am just so proud. It just made my look more devilish, agree?

I never had the intention of spending money for my Halloween costume. Good thing I had all these in my closet, which I''ve originally styled for a Halloween- themed shoot I was supposed to model for. 

Price Tags?

Dress: People Are People (Sale @ P499, also worn here)

Lace Cover-up: Charlotte Russe (Sale @ $5 or approx. P200)

Corset: Gigi Amore (P299, I bought 5 years ago)

Sandals: Havaianas (P1,250)

Bracelet: For reselling soon (est. SRP P300)

Cocktail Ring: For reselling soon (est. SRP P150)

Necklace: For reselling soon (est. SRP P150)

Eyes: Maybelline Eyeliner

What do you think of my outfit? Spill it or else...

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

Boracay via Instagram

I have not been really active on Instagram but when I see travel photos taken by other bloggers via this cool app, I get super jealous that I made it a personal mission to do one when the next travel opportunity arises. 

AND...Who would have thought that we get to spend our first halloween (as a married couple) in the best party paradise in the country, Boracay?!?! Sweet, right??? 

We actually booked our tickets way in advance when Airphilexpress had a seat sale in May and I was sooo excited to be so lucky to have booked - our cheapest air tickets to Boracay yet - at only P1,440 each, and that's inclusive of travel Insurance! I haven't been really lucky in those P0 fare sales so this is a big accomplishment for a budget traveler like me... So, don't judge! 

Here's a snapshot of our Boracay trip via Instagram. #success #missionaccomplished

See more of my travel photos soon on my Facebook page.

More of our Boracay Halloween adventure and the story behind my HUGE bruise soon...

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

Head on to the Sexiest Car Wash ever!

10 days to go till Sexy... Saves Boracay with its first fundraising event: Axe Anarchy Island Car Wash! Admit it, isn't this the sexiest car wash you've ever seen to hit Manila? 

Because we are down to 10 days, I will give you 10 reasons why you should go to www.sexysavesboracay.com now to reserve your slot for a hot & steamy car wash with the Axe girls. 

1. Hot Girls

2. Hot Girls

3. Hot Girls

4. Hot Girls

5. Hot Girls

6. Hot Girls

7. Hot Girls

8. Hot Girls

9. Hot Girls

10. Save Boracay! 

This might be a turn on more for the guys than the girls but let's be honest, girls appreciate other girls too and we also get mesmerized by other girl's beauty and sultry sex appeal, either because of envy or mere appreciation of God's (sometimes unfair) creation. It's probably the lesbian inside me talking but don't you girls salivate over the likes of Megan Fox in Transformers or even Jennifer Aniston in Horrible Bosses? Come on, they're freakin' hot!

Back to Sexy Saves Boracay though, seriously, it's not just a car wash, remember it's a fundraising event and all proceeds from the event will be matched by Axe Philippines and will be used to fund a coastal clean up mission in Boracay to be organized by Hands On Manila. 

The Axe Anarchy Island Car Wash is now on October 27, 2012 at ASEANA City, Macapagal Blvd. Trust me, this is another must not miss event from Axe. More than the girls, Chicosci and Sponge Cola will be performing and there will be games & surprises for everyone. Did I mention there will be hot girls?

Did I get you excited? Well, here are teasers on what you can expect at the Axe Anarchy Island Car Wash. See you there!

To know more, LIKE Axe Philippines Facebook Fanpage or 

follow @AxePhilippines on Twitter.

www.sexysavesboracay.com

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs. 

Sexy is out to Save Boracay!

Perhaps, you got bitin with my last post about Axe's new campaign.

Well, the teasing is over coz here it is.

Last 09.26.2012 at the Skye Lounge, I got invited *just wishful thinking* fine... we organized an exclusive Press Launch to kickstart the campaign.

@ Skye Lounge, W Hotel, BHS

Axe Girls

The Media Kit.
I managed to sneak out one coz I'm also a "blogger" haha.

Here I am at the Press Launch Event. 

I'm wearing a blue maxi dress to comply with the
fun, casual, beach-y theme of the event.
The colors of my dress looks like the colors of the ocean
and you can't see it but I'm wearing a huge fish cocktail ring.

Maxi Dress: SM Sucat Clearance on 3
(Sale @ P425, previously P1,995)

Can you seriously believe that I'm actually super sick at this time and that I look like this just 2 hours before the event? Well, being the project-lead, I had no choice but to transform into a social butterfly for the event.

Eskimo lang naman ang peg coz
it's really cold in the office.
Truth be told, we actually have
a room called "Igloo"
it is that *brrrr* cold.
I'm wearing no make up also.

Okay, back to ground breaking news: Axe is out to Save Boracay! No kiddin...

We call the campaign "Axe Anarchy Island: Sexy Saves Boracay" and you can check it out at www.sexysavesboracay.com or just log into the Axe Philippines Facebook fanpage. 

The project aims to rally support for the preservation and promotion of the island of Boracay.  “It’s one of the most beautiful places in the World.  We want to get more young people to care about Boracay by making this a cool and sexy cause to support,” says Axe Brand Manager Gem Laforteza.

Gem Laforteza, Axe Brand Manager.

Hope he won't kill me for posting this stolen shot.
*cross-fingers*

Because I don't want to leave anything out about this campaign, here's the rest of the press article:

Everyone has a sexy “what happens in Boracay stays in Boracay” story to tell.  We all love Boracay and we want to keep it the way it is with its pristine white beaches, clear waters, and of course the beautiful people.  Now, Axe Philippines is bringing something very unusual but potentially very powerful as well to the cause: Axe Girls in bikinis.

“Boracay is all about being young and having fun.  And that’s exactly what the Axe brand is: young, fun, and sexy.  That’s why we love this cause,” says the Axe team.  Well, the Axe Girls will definitely be a big help in getting the support of guys everywhere.

But Axe Girls in bikinis isn’t the most exciting news about the new Axe campaign.  Axe Philippines will also be sending two brand ambassadors on a mission to promote Boracay and the rest of the country in an upcoming assembly of Axe ambassadors in the Carribean.

To celebrate the successful global launch of its newest fragrance, Axe Anarchy, Axe will be throwing a 3-day party in a private island in Palencia, Belize in the Carribean Sea.  Brand ambassadors will be flown in from all participating Axe countries to party on a beautiful patch of sand.  Seeing this as an opportunity to promote Boracay, Axe Philippines will be sending one guy and one girl to represent the Philippines at the party.

On top of the “diplomatic mission” to the Carribean, Axe Philippines will also be coming up with fundraisers to pool support for a clean-up mission in Boracay.  Their first event is a sexy car wash they’re calling “Axe Anarchy Bikini Car Wash”, which will be happening on October 20, 2012 at the NBC Tent Grounds at the Fort.  The Axe Girls will be washing cars in exchange for 500-peso donations to the cause.  And all proceeds from the event will be matched by Axe Philippines and used to fund a clean-up mission.

“Axe Philippines will be donating one peso for every one peso raised during event,” says Gem.  “But more than the money, this is about getting people to shout out that they support the cause and that they want to keep partying in Boracay.”

To join the Bikini Car Wash, or to learn more about the project, you can check out www.sexysavesboracay.com or the Axe Facebook fanpage.

Stay tuned for more updates about the campaign. Trust me, I'll be the first to know what's going to happen next.

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.