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I would’ve written this earlier but I got so occupied with my recent flat move. 😮💨 Though, despite real life’s busy-ness and chaos, my mind remains rent-free from reminiscing my experience of attending the BFI London Film Festival! It was a 10-day event that features a series of highly-anticipated films, movie shorts and screen talks. I managed to attend 2 Gala premieres for “No Other Choice” by Park Chan Wook and “Christy” by David Michôd. Not only was I able to watch it firsthand, I was able to meet and greet the celebs during the red carpet—especially Sydney Sweeney which is my highlight of this event.♡ Up to this point, I still can't believe that I finally met her as one of my idols.🥹
In this blog, I will be sharing how I managed to attend the event, my red carpet memories, a short review about the films I’ve watched and my personal stance on “America’s Great JEANS” 😌 All thoughts are of my own.
(02SEP25) I rarely tell personal life updates on my blog but this time, I’m happy to share that I recently become a British citizen. ⭐️ At present, it still feels surreal and I can’t believe that this happened! My 6-year OFW journey was filled with back stories that only my close friends and family know as I juggle my independent life in the UK. There were several moments that I was close to permanently return to the Philippines yet, there were instances that held me here. Hence, I’m still and am here.
This is a narrative of my timeline on how I pursued my British citizenship through the sponsorship route. I hope this inspires and helps those who are thinking to work here in GB and for those who will apply for citizenship soon. Take this kind reminder that it all takes a lot of patience and know that things happen if your chosen path is for you ✨
NB: All thoughts are of my own ⭐️
Words can’t express how much I’m thrilled to travel again (and to be out of UK) after almost half a year! I may have been out and about all throughout these times but having not allowed to travel felt like I’m in London prison —NOPE, I’m not jailed or anything!😅 I was just dealing with a lot of personal stuff that led me on a hiatus. In fact, I’m happy to share one if you continue to read this entry! 😉
(26MAY25) So on this May bank holiday, I travelled to my long and overdue planned trip to TAIWAN! Truth be told, I had plans to go here even before I went to the UK but it never flourished so finally, this happened! It was absolutely great to tour another Asian country and to be home in the Philippines after this trip. However, this entry will focus on my solo itinerary to Taiwan’s vibrant capital of food and culture, Taipei.
I hope this helps especially to those who are coming from the UK and also, first time travelers. ♡
(14JUN25) It’s been ages since I’ve done a film or a TV series review! Though, this film that I recently watched over the weekend (literally the day after landing in London) has been very dear to me as it’s starred by Sydney Sweeney.♡ This is the first film of hers that I’ve got hooked on their whole press journey and let alone, they even stretched it here in the UK but unfortunately, I was travelling when it happened!😔 I know I’m overreacting but I’m still grieving on it until now that I wasn’t able to attend it. In fact, there were other opportunities that I missed which I will share in this entry.
But going back to Sydney, she has been a huge addition to my favorites since I watched her in “Anyone But You”. Currently, this film called “Echo Valley” which she starred with Julianne Moore is a psychological thriller about how far a mother could go for to save her child—the usual summary that these 2 celebrities spill out during their interviews. And indeed, it is eerie, shocking and intense which made me covered my eyes on some scenes—well I won’t fully spoil why but here’s my film critic and a little take of their promotional leg.
NB: all thoughts are of my own; photo credits to their rightful owners.
