What's in my travel bag

yes, i decided to join the bandwagon of bloggers doing a post about what is in their bag.

so am doing my own version.

i have non of those LV bags, expensive organizers and gigantic make up kits that i travel with...but

if you have traveled with me, you know it's not easy at it always involves a lot of trouble with my luggage.

So here is what's in my travel bag 

From Left to Right (Back Row) Kites TS15m, TS12m, TS9m, TS7m

Best Kiteboarding Bar and Harness

Best Kiteboarding Hand Pump for SUP(yellow) & for Kite (Red)

(Front Row) Wetsuits: Roxy Syncro 4/3mm, Roxy Syncro 3/2mm, Roxy 2mm Shorty, Rainbow Tutu 

(Staple)

On me: Roxy Pop Surf Neoprene 2pc Bikini, Leech Eyewear in London (casual), sitting on a JadeYoga Cork Mat

(Front Row) Boards: Kiteboarding 4 Girls 130 TwinTip, Kitesurf 5.6 Shifty Pro, Stand Up Paddle Board +Paddle 10.3

Check out these awesome products available at

http://www.bestkiteboarding.com/

http://www.leecheyewear.com/

http://www.roxy.com/

LENS: Pierre Vogel

Paradise Found

some typo errors though,

brand AMBASSADOR not architect

but that's ok. 

still stoked. thanks for the feature.

thanks UNO Magazine

GoPro Sessions: Jammin at the Triple S Invitational 2014

GoPro Sessions: Jammin to the Triple S from paula rosales on Vimeo.

It's been a very busy month of fun in the Triple S invitational. Check out this short GoPro edit from my sessions! Peace X Love, Paula

Much Respect to the Girl Who Rides

Limp dready sun dried hair 

Flakey spotty dark skin Bruises, 

battle scars and caluses 

 Welcome to my life 

 It never really occurred to me how bad my overall physical condition is, if i use "normal" girl standards. I do understand why a lot of girls don't wanna ride because of the factors stated above which you will face in all eternity.

And of course i also do understand us a few ones who loves to ride and doesn't give a flying f*ck.

Am not gonna deny, i am vain. I love to dress up, paint my nails with glitter and definitely a plus to make an effort and look presentable. But sure aint easy, with the life i've chosen to be in. 

 I probably spend more hours outdoors than most of my guy friends and most definitely spend more time in the salon than most of my girl friends just to get that dreadlock out from constantly being in front of the wind avergaging at 15-20knots most days. It may look good in photos but windblown salty sun dried hair is not really easy to deal with I tell you! 

You better give much deserved respect to the girl who rides. 

 Growing up in a society that considers dark skin to be ugly it wasn't an easy choice for me and definitely not easy to get a guy i like to even look at me, that i really had to capitalize on being smart and funny. hehe

That's why every year i make an effort to take you, like me, a rad.girl who rides, out for a good time with other girls like you. 

 A platform to encourage and empower, that you are not alone and we are all in the same boat. I say this to you, dont give up and keep on shredding, show the world what it's all about. May it be on land, water or snow, on wheels or boards. Be clad in pink, Keep on riding and don't hold back! I give my respect back to you. 

You are a girl on fire! 

Do not let the norms of society take out your flame. My love goes with you! --- 

check out the Girls on Fire on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/girlonfirekitecamp

PS: Thank you to the undying support of ROXY, DC, The Headware, Tribu, Lazy Dog Boracay, Bahari Beach Resort, David Salon for the last four years.

and to Colleen and Dom for helping out the girls this year 

Love you!

That's a wrap

Wow! the season is ending.
after 2 KTA competitions, 2 out of 5 PKA stops.
am still alive! that was kite competition marathon since december.
but hey, its fun when you love what you do!

People ask me sometimes if i have a life
amidst work at kasbah and all these things in between.
and i say...

When you love what you do, you do not work a single day in your life.
and sharing it with people who share the same passion for adventure.

That's my goal for the time being!

Thank you universe!
stoked on my 2nd place at the PKA Puerto Princesa and also on the Tour!!!



i did 3 freestyle heats and 1 hang time heat which was a total disaster in 2 hours. proud of myself.



Til next year.
now am just happy cruising around a nearly empty kite spot at home.
Wohoooo!

here are some snippets from the PKA tour finals.

Thanks to Pierre Vogel for the fun photos. :)

Shortcutting

The Tour was cut short, what a bummer!

The KTA for this season was cut to two stops because of potical issues and economic issues in Thailand and some more issues in China I guess.

O well, lets hope it’s for the best.

I am a bit disappointed with this news as I really prepared for the season, trained hard and cleared out my schedule.

Although, I guess this is not what the universe wants for me right now.

I always believe that the world turns its ways to change towards the where you need to be.

Now I’d have some time to manage a few new projects that landed on my lap which am really really stoked about!

This KTA stop was really fun! I had an amazing Girl on fire Kite Camp with the girls prior to the competition and then a lot of my local girl friends started doing more tricks and even joined racing which am really stoked about since this is one of the goals of putting the kite camp together. Women Empowerment!  - in the most absolute fun way which is for me kiteboarding! Just going out there and being able to overcome fear, overcome your own limits and stretching your goals!

Ahhh am so happy.

I also had a nice heat but unfortunately I didn’t make it through but hey competition is always about fun and giving your best !

Here are a few snaps from the competition using my Sony Xperia (PS this phone is really awesome! I swear! )

From Paros With Love

From Paros with Love from Best Kiteboarding on Vimeo.


This video says it all. Am stoked, sunburnt and really happy with the outcome of this project.
I love spending time with rad girls like Victoria in this Place which i call home in Europe.

Hope you guys enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making this kite movie.

Peace, Love and Good Vibrations
From Paros, Greece

D.E.A.R. Time

When i was in the exclusive school for girls, yes i went to an exclusive school run by german nuns. Probably one of the best and strict schools in the Philippines, we had this thing called DEAR time which stands for Drop Everything and Read. A lot of my classmates hated it, but i loved it! it is a great way to keep us reading and learning.

This summer in greece i am spending a LOT of time Studying for some projects am gonna run for the next season in Asia. To tell you the truth i am a bit anxious about it as it is a big responsibility which i think i am not ready for. But am also very excited about it, a big challenge! So am spending this nice sunny summer kiting and studying. As much as i want to go back to a proper university to finish my masters i would be choosing between school-future- and my sport/lifestyle. Which is a big no-no.So am taking small bits of everything right here in Greece. My days are filled with boring theory books, and some funny ones of course to keep my mind iterested, yoga, training, kiting and as usual taking beautiful photos in picturesque Greece. It may be boring to most but hey chilling here is good, also the food here in amazing! A great place to stay healthy and fit, plussss it's effin' windy. Today i get to update my blog because the wind is too strong for me, i would be needing a 1.5m kite or something.
Anyho, the boys pumped their small kites and went looping like cray cray, i almost had a heart attack!
Learning is something that you should not stop doing, may it be a new sport, a funny book, a new hobby, a new dish. Whichever it is! Fuel your life with learning, there are sooo many things to try out there.
Am also saving some cash for this hobby i want to start. Check in the next few months on what i have in mind. Hehe am crossing my fingers and hope that i get to save up for it.

So thats it for now,
I know i have to update this space more but for now check instagram for my daily musings around the wonderful med.