Anonymous asked you: how often do you draw/paint ? :)

Not as much as I want to haha. Mostly when I have the time, or I get so inspired I just have to right at that moment.

Anonymous asked you: Isobel, can you take a topless picture of yourself and then paint it and post it here? :-)

….what

Anonymous asked you: can i ask you something? hehe. ahm, which is your primary blog? this one or your other blog for “re-blogs” ??

This is my primary blog :) I only made my reblog/inspiration blog a little while back because I was “liking” so much stuff so I made another blog wherein I use tags so it’s easier to keep track of them.

Anonymous asked you: Hi. Can I Just ask how much is that gorgeous laptop sleeve of yours?

It cost about 1-2kPhp.

nothingplaces asked you: Hi! If it’s not too creepy to ask, can you do a “what’s in my bag” post? :)

Not creepy at all; and sure! :)

Anonymous asked you: How’d you learn to vectorize images on illustrator? mind a quick know how or a tutorial maybe? Thank you! Yours are simply amazing.

I took basic classes when I lived in California, and then just improved on it on my own. I’ll try to squeeze one in in my busy sched :p
And thank you! :)

Anonymous asked you: Hi! so, i wanted to make a new blog. a blog of my own post. because i don’t want my blog anymore to be a blog full of “re-blogs” i want my own. and now i can’t decide if i should delete it and make a new one or delete all the “re-blogs” pictures and stuff. ate pls help me :((

Don’t fret; I, personally, have this blog for personal posts, and another blog under it for reblogs. So you can keep two blogs under the same account if you want :) There should be an icon on the top right corner of your dashboard that will allow you to create a new blog.

Anonymous asked you: Am I insane or am I right that I have just read on your instagram that you finished the book “looking for alaska” in just 4 hours?!?

Haha yes, you read that right. I was on daughter duty, waiting for my mom at the hospital and the said book was short of 5 hours in keeping me company, lol.

Anonymous asked you: since when did you start having interest on books? since on what age? because i’m 15 and do you think I’m too late?

From my parents’ stories, I developed an interest in books at a very young age. Apparently, they’d take me along when they met with friends and of course the adult chitchat would bore me, so I was left in the company of books a lot. And honestly, I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t fascinated by them. 

We have our own love affairs with books, and I think it’s never too late to start your own. Fifteen is a good age! There’s a lot of good relatable teen/young adult novels, series, and writers; take your time in the bookstore (or online— Goodreads is a good place to go through with overviews and reviews) and find one you feel a connection to. It’ll be magical, I swear :)

Anonymous asked: Hi! Do you have instagram? 

It’s isobelfunk :)

Anonymous asked: WARNING: do not laugh. hi miss isobel, first of all i adore you pagkamagilng in english :)) i read some of your answered questions and you answer them differently. hahah i mean ung ibang words malalim. dahil po ba tumira kyo sa iabng bansa or dahil sa books? help nmn po hehe :)))

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flywithballoons asked you: I love your photos!!

Thank you! I just checked your blog, and I like yours as well. Following :)

jelinecatacutan asked: isobel! you’re so talented. im in love with your watercolor works and photographs. they’re all so lovely and im currently backreading your blog and enjoying it haha! xx

Thanks so much!<3 Have a lovely day!

Anonymous asked: mynameisobel[.]tumblr[.]com/post/20881363098 & /post/20768842180 - where did you take these photos? the place looks so lovely and full of nature!

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Thanks very much, dearest, it means a lot<3 And it’s so cool our moms share the same birthday; I bet your mom’s as lovely as mine haha. Best wishes for her, and for your parents’ anniversary as well. I love that May is a special month for your family too!

Anonymous asked you: You and Cara are the sweetest cousins I have ever known in Tumblr so far. Say hi to her from me. =)

Aw, thanks so much; you’re the sweet one :) And will do!

cherrylisraindrops asked you: Hi Miss Isobel! I just want to tell you that I’ve known you since Friendster Days (Scenic Royalty days in particular) I’m a part of that group though I am far cry from being a photog. I’ve been a fan of yours since then. I tried to befriend you but I think you’re a very private person so… Amm, I just want you to know this because I don’t wanna be like a creepy stalker of you but I just love all your photos, I also miss seeing you in conceptual shoots. You rarely do that these days. <3

Hi! Wow, that’s a long while back. And thank you!! You don’t seem like a creepy stalker, don’t worry haha.
I haven’t done much conceptual shoots because I’ve been preoccupied with other things, so most of what I photograph are everyday things I come across. Soon again, though, I hope! Also, I apologize if I’ve slighted you in one way or another, but we can be friends here, maybe? :) I’ve just checked out you Tumblr and it’s quite lovely!

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May I also say that this is the most delightful set of messages I’ve gotten in one go. You ladies made my day<3 

Anonymous asked you: hi isobel! your photos are lovely! you have a nice blog. oh by the way, how do you put “ask anonymously” on your ask box? : )

Hi, thanks so much! You can just go to your Blog Settings and find it there :)

Anonymous asked you: the awesome moment you find a music video you have been searching for a really long time! one of the comment in featherstone brought me to “Sigur Ros - Glósóli” thanks !!! :D

Oh haha, you’re welcome. And Sigur Ros is amazing!

Anonymous asked: ate galing nyo kumanta! =D

Gosh, thanks :)

inkytakespictures asked you: Isobel :>

Inky :>
Haha how’ve you been! 

Anonymous asked you: Any movies you recommend? :)

I don’t know what genre in particular you’re looking for, but some of my favorites are Cinema Paradiso, An Education, Jane Eyre (2011), Amelie, The Virgin Suicides, Jeux d’Enfants, Les Choristes, Pride and Prejudice, 16 Candles, The Illusionist, Pan’s Labyrinth.
Enjoy!

callherhollywood asked you: i love not visiting your blog for awhile, then going on it and seeing a world of beautiful posts from you :) when are you going to be in Europe btw? since we’ve never bumped into each other in Manila, maybe we will there!

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Anonymous asked you: Hi! :) just dropping by to say YOU ARE REALLY AN AMAZING SINGEEER. I heard you in Tagaytay (Terra Moy; Mariapolis) singing Safe and Sound and you sounded awesoooome. Plus, you should make a lookbook, you look like a fashionista and I would love to see how you dress. xx ♥

Aw thanks so so much! :) I did have a lookbook before, but I deleted it haha.

padfoootprongs asked you: Thanks for answering my question about the camera! Follow-up question, what would be a nice SLR to buy? Something for beginners but is something that is worth the money. :)

No problem! I don’t know much about Canon, but I’ve read Nikon D3100 or D3200 are good for starters :)

Anonymous asked: Hi ate Isobel :)) Nakita ko yung sa PHOTOGRAPHY, ang gaganda naman po :))

Thanks! :)

Anonymous asked you: Hi, sorry if it’s out of the blue or anything, but since you’ve studied from CSB, do you know what H stands for in the schedule? :D

It stands for Thursday :)

padfoootprongs asked you: Hey! I just wanted to ask but when it comes to taking good photos does it necessarily mean you need a good camera? I want to sharpen my photography skills this summer but sometimes I wonder if all it takes it a nice SLR. Btw, I love your blog! Your photos and artworks are really good.

Hi, muchos thanks! :)
Although the phrase “it’s the photographer, not the equipment” does make a point, I think having a quality camera does influence whatever technique or skill in capturing the user has, especially if it’s applied for more professional use. If you mean to “sharpen photography skills” then yes, you might need to get a pro SLR, as it would provide more options for you to further your capability. At the end of the day, I’d say invest in a good camera, and then invest even more in learning. If you’ve splurged, you might as well get your money’s worth, right?

Anonymous asked: what camera do you use?

Answered here.

Anonymous asked: Random question. Whats the latest youve come home from a night out? :p

Uhhh 7 or 8am, I think? Haha.

Anonymous asked: Hi, I have been recently playing pottermore. Can you please add me up? Nimbushallow20534. I’m in Ravenclaw by the way. :)

Gosh, I haven’t been on there in a while haha. But yeah, done :) I’m Lightmirror59.

Anonymous asked: bat parang ang bihasa ata pag post mo about sa macarons ah? macaron addict ka ba?

No, I hate them.

Anonymous asked: check blogs?

Mmmmsure. Like this post maybe? :)

Anonymous asked: Do you have an instagram?

Yup! It’s isobelfunk.

ohthtgrtprhps asked you: hello miss isobel :> uhm, who can enjoy the game of thrones books? and is the box set worth buying? i love the books you read and i trust your opinions in each of them :)

Oh, thanks so much. I think anyone can enjoy it, really! Only it might be an investment of time and feelings, because you have to be patient enough to digest the winding web of characters and plots and whatnot, and the narrative and the events will really suck you in.
Therefore, yes, I do think getting the box set is worth it. If you aren’t sure, you could always just get the first one for the meantime :)

Anonymous asked: what makes you follow a blog?

If it sparks my interest, or anything I deem inspiring. Personal, photo, art, interior/architecture, food, travel, literature blogs and whatnot. Also blogs dedicated to things I fancy, like, say, Daria. Or Michael Fassbender.