Things I never or rarely do in 🇩🇪🤭 Lets just say I’m a different person every time I come back from the Philippines, its a complete nervous system reset. 🤣 Thank you @oasisdentalcare.ph @ortheroalignerph @optimumskin @tokyoposh @bebarefaced_ph @mulabeautylounge @stylestaple @khozylounge @massagemnl
The feminine power to gracefully step into her masculine energy when she’s gotta get things done. 👑 #QUEEN #MOTHER
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ehrengästen der @buchmesse ist nicht nur wahnsinnig spannend – über die Jahre lernt man so viel über die Literatur, Kultur und die Menschen eines Landes. 🇵🇭📚 Doch am schönsten sind die Freundschaften, die dabei entstehen – die, die jeden Stress vergessen lassen und jeden Ehrengastauftritt zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen. 💛 Es war mir eine Ehre, dieses Abenteuer mit euch zu erleben. Ich werde es vermissen, euch nicht jeden Tag um mich zu haben. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! … Working with Guest of Honour countries is not only incredibly inspiring — over the years, you learn so much about a country’s literature, its culture, and its people. 🇵🇭📚 But what truly makes it special are the friendships that grow along the way — the ones that make you forget all the stress and turn every Guest of Honour appearance into something unforgettable. 💛 It’s been an honour to experience this adventure with you — I’ll miss having you around every day. Becoming Filipino – still loading. ✨ Maraming salamat, mga bitchesa. 😉 Chikka soon! #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FBM25 #GuestOfHonour #Ehrengast #PhilippinesFrankfurt2025 #OnlyAtFBM #BecomingFilipino #CulturalExchange #LiteratureConnects #FromManilaToFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FFM #Barong #Workgoals #TheImaginationPeoplesTheAir #FantasieBeseeltDieLuft #Opening #queerstagram #gaystagramer
“Liwanag sa dilim” translates to “Light in darkness” which is what I saw while seeing all the Filipino events unfolding in and around Frankfurt in preparation for the Philippines Guest of Honor role at the Frankfurter @buchmesse 📚 Here we are, taking center stage in the biggest Bookfair of the world. An international stage, a red carpet, and a platform for us to showcase our culture, history, and of course our literature. This event is truly a glimpse of light in a dark tunnel we are trying to find our way out of, seeing how everyone is proudly coming together as Filipinos. Absolutely love this for us. 🫶 Pilipinas, you deserve nothing but love. ❤️🇵🇭 #FBM2025 #PHLGOH2025 @philippinesfrankfurt2025
“Liwanag sa dilim” translates to “Light in darkness” which is what I saw while seeing all the Filipino events unfolding in and around Frankfurt in preparation for the Philippines Guest of Honor role at the Frankfurter @buchmesse 📚 Here we are, taking center stage in the biggest Bookfair of the world. An international stage, a red carpet, and a platform for us to showcase our culture, history, and of course our literature. This event is truly a glimpse of light in a dark tunnel we are trying to find our way out of, seeing how everyone is proudly coming together as Filipinos. Absolutely love this for us. 🫶 Pilipinas, you deserve nothing but love. ❤️🇵🇭 #FBM2025 #PHLGOH2025 @philippinesfrankfurt2025
“Liwanag sa dilim” translates to “Light in darkness” which is what I saw while seeing all the Filipino events unfolding in and around Frankfurt in preparation for the Philippines Guest of Honor role at the Frankfurter @buchmesse 📚 Here we are, taking center stage in the biggest Bookfair of the world. An international stage, a red carpet, and a platform for us to showcase our culture, history, and of course our literature. This event is truly a glimpse of light in a dark tunnel we are trying to find our way out of, seeing how everyone is proudly coming together as Filipinos. Absolutely love this for us. 🫶 Pilipinas, you deserve nothing but love. ❤️🇵🇭 #FBM2025 #PHLGOH2025 @philippinesfrankfurt2025
2/12 The month that consisted of never ending… 1. Workouts 🧘🏻♀️ 2. Coffeeshop dates ☕️ 3. Signs and synchronicities ✨22✨ 4. Birthday surprises and decorating 🎈 5. Sweets and strawberry shortcakes 🎂 6. Quiet talks with HIM 🙏🏼 7. Healing and mending in therapy ❤️🩹 8. Waiting in the Emergency room 🏥 9. Standing and sitting in the sun 🌞 10. Meeting new people 👯♀️ 11. Mental preparation to vote for the first time that took me 5 seconds to do 🗳️ 12. Alone time ❤️
2/12 The month that consisted of never ending… 1. Workouts 🧘🏻♀️ 2. Coffeeshop dates ☕️ 3. Signs and synchronicities ✨22✨ 4. Birthday surprises and decorating 🎈 5. Sweets and strawberry shortcakes 🎂 6. Quiet talks with HIM 🙏🏼 7. Healing and mending in therapy ❤️🩹 8. Waiting in the Emergency room 🏥 9. Standing and sitting in the sun 🌞 10. Meeting new people 👯♀️ 11. Mental preparation to vote for the first time that took me 5 seconds to do 🗳️ 12. Alone time ❤️
Ugly crying watching this. 🥹😭 That version of you…but better. Happier, heard and not just seen. 10 years of having the privilege to be your mother…thank you for coming into my life, for changing it for the better, for the way it allowed me to see the world from your POV. For the times I was able to re-parent myself and forced to heal because I‘ll be damned if I pass on my wounds to you. I wouldn’t be the person that I am without you. Little girl, you are amazing. I‘m so proud to call you my daughter, I love you 3000. #10th #RaisingAmelie Happy 10th Birthday my love! ❤️🎂😭
PSA: “I got you!” -God Don’t lose your spark. 😉✨
Resurrecting this from the archives to remind myself that before I drove to the shoot I breastfed Amelie so she can nap, went and spent about 5 hours in my queen energy and drove home to go back to mothering again. Proof that women can really do it all and if we wanted to, we will…also explains why we are so tired most of the time. 🤣😂✌🏻 Happy #InternationalWomensDay2025 Ladies! #CelebrateWomen One of my fave shoots with Team @theonlychookiecruz ☺️
“Just once a week?” Do not underestimate the difference this can make if you stay consistent and always listen to your body. 🫶
I sent @thehouseofenchante my inspo and vision, she asked for my measurements, and I trusted the process happening thousands of miles away. Thank you so much, got countless of compliments for this look from our Kababayans but also the international crowd. ♥️ Inspo was Amorsolo‘s dalagang pilipina under the mango tree series but make it fasyown. 🤭🥰
🎙️ I asked Helga about a Filipino saying that means a lot to her. Her answer? ✨ “Pag maikli ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot.” ✨ Or in English: “When the blanket is short, you have to learn how to squeeze into it.” A simple yet powerful reminder of resilience, adaptability, and the Filipino spirit. 🌺 Full episode #11 out now on Spotify — link in bio! 🎧
🎙️ In my conversation with Helga Krapf, we talked about her childhood in Germany — and how she faced bullying from a very young age. What many don’t realize is that the impact of these experiences can be long-lasting and deeply personal. Even today, bullying, discrimination and racist stereotypes remain pressing issues -esp. in school- that deserve much more awareness and discussion in our society. 💭 👉 Listen now to the latest episode of “Von A bis Z” on Spotify, featuring Helga Krapf — an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and visibility.
GRWM to buy tinapay sa kanto…ng Barcelona. 😂😍 If you are visiting Barcelona and miss authentic Filipino bread, 10/10 recommend dropping by @forndemanilabakery ❤️ It was like my mom asking me to buy bread for merienda in Bulacan. So good. 😭 The owners even invited me to have lunch with them and I said yes (which I rarely do) because they passed the vibe check. Thank you so much @burgerleen 🤭 PS. The peanut butter paired with the pandesal…childhood memories unlocked. I should’ve hoarded it.
