would love to live in a house like this. but considering the climate in the philippines, this would be hell. tweaking the design would help, maximize habagat and amihan, sun directions and storm protection, the works. the structure is post postmodern na haha but i like. maybe less brown wood and a bit more polished cement. and less glass. mainit man gud.

aside from the trip home, my birthday gift for myself was this custom-made bedframe (my design). this is a result of years of contemplation, visualization and prayers.  i was undecided whether i were to do a daybed sofa kind of bed or one with a tufted leather headboard.  eventually factors of size and bed position dictated i get this. also, originally i asked the carpenter to stain the wood black.  he wasnt able to do it so i said ill do it nalang. but the antique finish, light stain grew on me, and surprisingly went well with my grey walls.

was able to enjoy sleeping on the new bed for three days before i flew back to manila.  see you again in december!  tita an, dili na pwede himuon bodeyga akong kwarto ha! bawal !