Holla! How's everything going? I hope all is good with y'all because with mine, I am really in great joy and happiness with everything I am having and achieving right now. 

Wanna know why? Read on! :)

Being a HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT student, one of our major subject is Bar Management. As part of our final exam, we are instructed to make our very own cocktail with a section-wide base, Basi wine, and our choice of modifiers, garnish and glass. Sounds good, huh? Yeah, it really is. I enjoyed the whole time I am conceptualizing and debating with the different ingredients I will be using and the supposed-to-be appearance of my work. It came out really well and I am really pleased with the result.

Before presenting my cocktails, let me please remind you that:

The choice of Modifiers, Garnish and Glass are based from my preference. No hate! ♥

Apol Jagger ♥

I named it that way, all because of some trip by my friends. I heard it sound well and decided to use it instead. But I really thought of naming it Apol Jagger, not only it was my Facebook name, but because it gives me this unique identity that will put some great move with my soft and subtle name, Apol. Also, every time I hear "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5 on a bad day, it will really put a smile on my face and every thing will straighten up and move how it was supposed to be. :) 

Star Apol ♥

Yes, just like my blog, instagram and twitter accounts; I called my second masterpiece as Star Apol. I really love hearing those words. Why? As my constant explanation goes; 

Just like the stars up in the sky, hard to reach, -- goes like my dreams. I may not be able to have it today or tomorrow; but one thing's for sure: with pure love and effort, I'll be able to reach it one day. ♥ 

That's it! I hope you had fun reading this. By the way, I am really happy that my cocktails were approved and the one that I'll be making on Oct. 19 is "Apol Jagger", my first cocktail. ♥ :) Catch my update about my finals! Yeeeaaayyy!! 

What's new? I am still busy with school but I would just regard this cramming, deadlines and rushing as part of the end-of-semester hurrah. October 20 will be the end of the first semester and we'll be having our sem-break afterwards. I am really looking forward to so some cool road trip, since I will be celebrating my birthday, as well. It will be on the 17th of October ♥ * You know what to do! Kiddd!*

Last Saturday, we had our Bar Management make-up class; Wine Appreciation and Costing quiz. The quiz was easy; since I studied for it and understood everything about it. The Wine Appreciation was super fun and memorable. It was my first time to open a corked bottle, although I was not able to open it the right way. :'( I got Chamdor, kasi. You just have to pull the cork and you are done. Eh, since I was pasaway, I opened it right away, not knowing that it should not pop pala. Boo! I just want to experience the one which is opened with a waiter's friend corkscrew. </3 After that, we had the chance to have a taste of different wines. Hmmmm. ♥

I super kaduper missed posting here on my blog. Like, OMG-Oh-Yeah kind of thing :) Just so you know, my 200+ hours of Restaurant Practicum is officially over. I just have to work on with some last requirements for this summer semester. Thank Goodness! Oh, I am just starting my summer vacation today. LATE. I know right. But hey, I've been busy with school, school and school. Also in regards of being online all day long, I now have an iPad! Like heeeey! That's literally what's up. Never thought Daddy would get me one from Power Mac Store last April. 

@apolmarieduque

xx

Yeah. You read that right, Arm Candy. ♥

 The new way of layering hand accessories by mix and matching different colors,

as well as its size and style. 

I found it classy and unique at the same time. 

Oh, I try layering and I hope I gave justice with my first attempt: