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Progress Report

August 15, 2017 April Merlas

Shout out to lifestyle changes I've made this month. 🙌

My Struggle to Keep Writing

May 7, 2017 April Merlas

Brewery Artwalk, Los Angeles, CA. — *Brewery Artwalk*, Los Angeles, CA.

Persistence in the pursuit of perfection.

Announcement | Elite Daily Contributor!

August 13, 2015 April Merlas

Hey everyone,

I'm so proud to announce that I have officially become a contributor for Elite Daily - an engaging news platform for the millennial generation.

So far, this month of August has been so good to me. I am so thrilled at this opportunity for you to get inside my head about lifestyle topics, fashion, and much more. In addition to this opportunity, I've also accepted my first "big girl" job!

Within this month and these upcoming months, it's sure to be a busy one and I look forward to continuing to produce content that will hopefully speak to you, make you think, and inspire you!

I'd also like to quickly express my genuine gratitude to my support system and give thanks to people who have believed in me and continue to follow along on these next steps with me!

Stay tuned and follow along on with me on Instagram!

xo A

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Apr 22, 2015

Cagayan de Oro | The Last Morning

Apr 22, 2015

Just like that a month has passed...

Apr 22, 2015

Apr 6, 2015

Cagayan de Oro | Dream Home

Apr 6, 2015

On Easter Sunday I said my goodbyes to Manila.

Apr 6, 2015

Apr 2, 2015

Singapore | Marina Bay Sands

Apr 2, 2015

If you plan on living it up in Singapore, chances are that you're shopping incredibly high-end retail and enjoying the pools vibes at Marina Bay Sands hotel.

Apr 2, 2015

Mar 31, 2015

Sparkling in Singapore

Mar 31, 2015

Exploring different countries in Asia has always been on my bucket list but Singaporean culture was something completely (with a lack of a better word) foreign to me.

Mar 31, 2015

Mar 26, 2015

Manila | Nightlife

Mar 26, 2015

A night out on the town wasn't what I expected to be like at Black Market.

Mar 26, 2015

Manila | Lunch Revelations at Scarsdale

Mar 26, 2015

Starting off my days in Manila, I've been accompanied with my best friend Sam - who took me to lunch (after no longer being jet lagged) at a spot in SM San Lazaro, a popular chain all across the PI.

Mar 26, 2015

Mar 23, 2015

Bay Area to Manila

Mar 23, 2015

14 hours ago
Packed for my early summer in the Philippines and boarded our flight from SFO to Taipei.

Mar 23, 2015

Mar 22, 2015

Sleepless in Seattle

Mar 22, 2015

After my college graduation, I embarked on a graduation road trip which started in Seattle, Washington with one of my besties Griselda.

Mar 22, 2015

Mar 22, 2015

Pretty in Portland

Mar 22, 2015

On my second trip to Portland there was a sense of gratification knowing I can be a bit of a tour guide than tourist this time around!

Mar 22, 2015