Nevergirl’s

I can’t swim but being near water makes me happy. I don’t know what it is about water that chases troubles away. Is it the fresh breeze blowing wayward strands of hair away? The gentle rolling of waves? The breathtaking sight of the bottomless blue kissing the shore?

Whatever it is, there’s no denying a trip to the beach chases the blues away. And so, when I found myself wishing for an Outer Banks vacation rental once more, the hub whisked the kids and I to Portofino, for a few hours of fun. I hope we do this again really soon. We’ve gone to Portofino twice in 2 weeks. I wish we can go again. Being near water helps me miss Bohol a little less.

Oh, and that kick-ass red swimsuit I’m wearing is from Innuendo Swim. They customize swimwear, by the way, so drop them a line. You’ll be stunned how affordable their pieces are!

So, no one gave me a tv stand or anything heftier than that, thank God, but the girls and I got a ton of books and dresses! As a matter of fact, Alex is in a semi-panic because she says she has nowhere to wear all the dresses she got to. I don’t know how you lovely people are spending your holiday but as for ours, we’re spending it eating, laughing, and talking too much. I won’t be surprised if we return to the city dark as coal because we’ve been going to the beach every day!

I promise to make a lengthier entry when we get back to the city. These two photos would have to do for now. Happy holidays, everyone!

I usually can’t be bothered to think about my skin. I think of too many things that are much more important – what to eat for lunch, for instance. Truth be told, I remember my face only when I need to go out. This is also the time I remember my hair, and that mine screams for attention because I ignore it in the most horrendous way at home. But the movie Coco Avant Chanel (Coco Before Chanel) made me want to go on a best wrinkle creams buying spree because Audrey T. sported a barefaced look that I love because

1. it’s fuss-free.
2. it’s something few women can get away with.

Besides, at 27, it’s about time I start paying attention to my skin. I don’t even moisturize, for Coco’s sake!

Here are some photos of the premiere night. We went to the premiere, had late dinner at Casa Verde, and then the husband and the brother whisked me off to Outpost where we ate again. Never one to turn down meals – yep, that’s me! No wonder I’m always waging a losing battle with my waistline!

Oh, and I love, love, love the movie! I was stunned when it ended. It didn’t feel like I’ve been sitting at the cinema for two hours at all! I wanted the movie to go on and on, and on.