A day at Pinto Museum, part 2!

Pinto Museum is the kind of place you will never get tired of visiting. There's always something new to see and capture. My second time here I'm equipped with a better camera. *yeah!* I have a lot more photos of this place; which I will post on instagram from time to time. Check out my first post here: Outdoor stories A day at Pinto.

I heard they opened a new building. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it on my next visit!

This sculpture will greet you once you enter Gallery One. I like it. It's quirky, and reminds me of the movie "The Book of Life"

This is Hari Sonik by Elmer Borlongan. I want of these in my house!

The title of this piece is something along the lines of "I choose to remain under your shadow". I can't quite remember sorry. The tour guide said it explains the anguished relationship of lovers that are both artists.

How to commute to Pinto Museum:

Go to SM Megamall, side facing edsa between the newly built fashion hall and parking lot. There are Antipolo bound f/x. Best to come early, there's a 30 minute waiting time, as they need to fill the van with passengers. Sleep and enjoy the ride. It took us less than 1 hour due to moderate traffic. Get off at the f/x terminal and ride a tricycle. From there you can do a side trip at Lanelle Abueva's pottery studio or go straight to Pinto Museum. (In case the tricycle driver don't know where Pinto Museum is, tell them it's inside Grand Heights Subdivision) Happy roadtrip ;)

Budget:
F/X fare 50php one way
Tricycle 25php one way
Museum fee 180php (regular), 150php  (senior), 100php (student)

What to bring: Snacks, Water, and Mosquito Repellent lotion (Off lotion)

Financial goals 2015

Since I read Miriam Quiambao's Magic Jars, the way I saw money changed. I realized I can live the life I want within my salary range. The key is budgeting and patience. Deciding what is important and sticking within that budget and most importantly the patience to wait for months until I have enough money to purchase something I want.

Last year was my testing phase. Ingraining the habit of saving and testing the limits of my salary. The key word here is "limit". My salary reached the limit of what I need to spend in order to pursue life and my passions. So this year, one of my goals is to find a higher salary work. It's no longer a question of "living within your means", many times you must aim higher.

And so here are my lifetime financial goals based on the season of my life. Single life. Hurrah! (^_^)v

This 2015 I'm going to focus on these 5:

DNS. aka Do Not Spend. This is my emergency fund.
Artcafe. This is for my dream business.
Learning / Workshop / Travel. This will pay for my education, books and for local travel.
Major Travel. Fingers crossed for Cambodia and Singapore! ;)
Growth. I got this from the magic jar article. This is what I will use for investment.

How about you? What are your financial goals this year?

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5 things I'm going to do better in 2015

This is not my goals list yet, it's only a continuation of my 2014 life goals. A glimpse of a better 2015. Plus I love making lists. *haha*

1. Take better care of myself. I am turning 29 this year. I realized it's okay to spend money on makeup, skin care products etc. Seriously why have I only discovered milk baths now?? and hand soaps?? and hand creams??

Self love ❤️✌️; Day 6 #obsession #photoaday

A photo posted by heyladyspring (@heyladyspring) on Jan 6, 2015 at 3:39am PST

Well you get the picture. *haha* I don't even need to create a whole new budget for them. I just need to be a wise spender. That means sticking to my grocery list.

2. Invest on clothes. Yes even if it means being a little vain. I will not feel bad when I buy clothes. I am not going to use my clothes-fund on food. *haha*

Hihi thank you tax refund haha. #day2 #whatiwore #h&m #selflove

A photo posted by heyladyspring (@heyladyspring) on Jan 1, 2015 at 11:52pm PST

3. Clean my house everyday. I'm really lazy when it comes to tidying up my house. I end up on a general cleaning spree after 2 weeks because of accumulated dust and whatnot. Not only is it bad for my health, I noticed it also affects how I think and feel. A messy physical environment creates a messy mind!

4. Digest information from books, blogs and articles. I will be a reader this year. Less consumption of useless data.

Sunshine fills my room today...tomorrow seems a mellow haze... In the arms of another day. 🎶 Happy lazy Sunday 💐🐇 #grassresidence

A photo posted by heyladyspring (@heyladyspring) on Feb 2, 2013 at 12:12am PST

5. Spend 1 hour each day studying Nihongo. Since the Christmas holidays I have not lifted a single page from my Nihongo book. It's okay it's a time for fun and festivities but come January, I am going to start studying again. I don't want to be a mediocre language learner anymore. I am going to excel.

#INVESTinYOURSELF back to studying nihongo ばんざい!!!

A photo posted by heyladyspring (@heyladyspring) on Nov 11, 2014 at 8:54pm PST

6. Move. Never stop moving. Travel! Never stop exploring. Art! Never stop learning. Read and study! Invest in yourself. Join Workshops!

Slowly filling it in... #goals2015 #planner #plannerph (^-^)v

A photo posted by heyladyspring (@heyladyspring) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:14pm PST

Mona Lisa Project

What better way to cap off a stressful week but with art, good food and great company. Raph and I dragged ourselves to Solaire (and MOA) despite horrible traffic and the mad mad rush of holiday shoppers. Ugh holiday traffic is the worst!

It was still worth it though. We had a lot of fun. :)

Firstly, can I just say how much I love Solaire and how I want to camp inside and never ever leave. haha

Back on track, basically, the exhibit is how local artists understand and interpret  the Mona Lisa. And since I love reinterpretations of classical pieces, of course I had to see these for myself! It's a whole new way of enjoying the same art but in different perspectives and styles.

Here are some of my favorites...the other photos turned out blurry ( T-T)~

#9 Don Dalmacio

#16 Raffy Napay

#31 Roberto Chabet

#61 Everywhere we shoot

These three are my favorite:

#54 Frederick Sausa

#26 Paulo Vinluan

And my absolute favorite #64 by Iya Consorio :) I am loving this kind of art - I wonder what it's called, ink art? pen art?

There's so much going on but it doesn't look messy. The lines are clear. And of course the gold ink! Love it!

I'm hoping I will get to see the real Mona Lisa within the next 10 years (ahem pressure haha) but for now I'm happy I got to ogle at these lovely pieces of art. Catch it until June 15, 2015 at the Sky Tower, Solaire Hotel! (^-^)v

How to get there: Ride the MRT and alight at Taft station. Ride a jeep going to SM MOA. Walk or ride a taxi going to Solaire.

You can also catch Solaire's shuttle service: solaireresort.com

I will upload the rest of the photos in Instagram @heyladyspring and Facebook. Add me guys! :)