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LOOK: Jodi Sta. Maria enjoys Japan trip with friends
LOOK: Jodi Sta. Maria enjoys Japan trip with friends
Lavender Fields star Jodi Sta. Maria shared how she enjoyed her Japan experience with her close friends.
Lavender Fields star Jodi Sta. Maria shared how she enjoyed her Japan experience with her close friends.
On her social media pages, the actress shared some snaps with her companions, including Pamilya Sagrado actress Shaina Magdayao, TV Patrol showbiz reporter Gretchen Fullido, and Tania Creighton.
On her social media pages, the actress shared some snaps with her companions, including Pamilya Sagrado actress Shaina Magdayao, TV Patrol showbiz reporter Gretchen Fullido, and Tania Creighton.
“Girls just want to have [ja]Fun! 🇯🇵,” Jodi quipped in the caption. “Konichiwa minasan! A super memorable trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.”
“Girls just want to have [ja]Fun! 🇯🇵,” Jodi quipped in the caption. “Konichiwa minasan! A super memorable trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.”
Jodi expressed how happy she was trying out the different Japanese activities, eating delicacies, and visiting places as she enjoyed Japan's rich culture and traditions.
Jodi expressed how happy she was trying out the different Japanese activities, eating delicacies, and visiting places as she enjoyed Japan's rich culture and traditions.
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“The journey was made even more special with incredible friends by my side. From experiencing Japan’s culture, exploring its beautiful temples in Kyoto to the bustling streets of Osaka, enjoying ramen and sushi and yakitoris, pati narin karaoke, every moment was filled with laughter, adventure, and madaming madaming bloopers 🤣,” the actress wrote, sharing some of their fun times in Japan.
“The journey was made even more special with incredible friends by my side. From experiencing Japan’s culture, exploring its beautiful temples in Kyoto to the bustling streets of Osaka, enjoying ramen and sushi and yakitoris, pati narin karaoke, every moment was filled with laughter, adventure, and madaming madaming bloopers 🤣,” the actress wrote, sharing some of their fun times in Japan.
She then penned her appreciation for her friends who made the trip more memorable and meaningful for her.
She then penned her appreciation for her friends who made the trip more memorable and meaningful for her.
“One for the books! Thank you, ladies ♥️ Here’s to the friendships that make every adventure more meaningful. Kanpai!! 🍻🍶 Until next time, Japan 🫶🏼,” she said.
“One for the books! Thank you, ladies ♥️ Here’s to the friendships that make every adventure more meaningful. Kanpai!! 🍻🍶 Until next time, Japan 🫶🏼,” she said.
In the carousel of photos, Jodi, Shaina, Gretchen, and Tania were seen participating in a traditional Japanese flower arrangement called Ikebana, trying their hand at Japanese calligraphy, and donning beautiful traditional clothing. The group of friends also visited some of Japan's most popular tourist spots.
In the carousel of photos, Jodi, Shaina, Gretchen, and Tania were seen participating in a traditional Japanese flower arrangement called Ikebana, trying their hand at Japanese calligraphy, and donning beautiful traditional clothing. The group of friends also visited some of Japan's most popular tourist spots.
In her Instagram stories, Jodi also posted pictures from their visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, one of Japan’s most famous sites, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.
In her Instagram stories, Jodi also posted pictures from their visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, one of Japan’s most famous sites, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.
She also shared a video of the group visiting Kinkakuji, or the Golden Temple, one of Japan’s most stunning and well-known landmarks.
She also shared a video of the group visiting Kinkakuji, or the Golden Temple, one of Japan’s most stunning and well-known landmarks.
In addition, Jodi shared a collage of mouthwatering food they tried, including Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Udon (thick wheat noodles), and Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).
In addition, Jodi shared a collage of mouthwatering food they tried, including Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Udon (thick wheat noodles), and Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).
In a separate post, Jodi also shared her reflections from her special Japanese tea ceremony activity.
In a separate post, Jodi also shared her reflections from her special Japanese tea ceremony activity.
“In the age of distraction, instant gratification, and superficial interactions, the tea ceremony reminds us of a beautiful Japanese philosophy of treasuring each encounter as a once-in-lifetime-moment called ICHIGO ICHIE,” the actress wrote.
“In the age of distraction, instant gratification, and superficial interactions, the tea ceremony reminds us of a beautiful Japanese philosophy of treasuring each encounter as a once-in-lifetime-moment called ICHIGO ICHIE,” the actress wrote.
She went on: “Each meeting, each moment, each experience is a beautiful treasure. It is finding beauty in the smallest details - every sip, every sound of the kettle boiling, the warmth of the cup, every shared word or silence is unique and unrepeatable.”
She went on: “Each meeting, each moment, each experience is a beautiful treasure. It is finding beauty in the smallest details - every sip, every sound of the kettle boiling, the warmth of the cup, every shared word or silence is unique and unrepeatable.”
The actress concluded her message with an inspiring realization about savoring life’s fleeting moments.
The actress concluded her message with an inspiring realization about savoring life’s fleeting moments.
“It’s not just about drinking tea. It’s about embracing the fleeting beauty of the HERE and NOW because if we let it slip away without enjoying it, the moment is lost forever,” she expressed.
“It’s not just about drinking tea. It’s about embracing the fleeting beauty of the HERE and NOW because if we let it slip away without enjoying it, the moment is lost forever,” she expressed.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH, Jodi opened up about how traveling helps her recharge before returning to work onscreen.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH, Jodi opened up about how traveling helps her recharge before returning to work onscreen.
“Actually yung travel ay nakakatulong siya sa akin because ayon yung way ko para marenew and marecharge kasi nga parang minsan sa work talaga namang misnan nakakadrain,” she said.
“Actually yung travel ay nakakatulong siya sa akin because ayon yung way ko para marenew and marecharge kasi nga parang minsan sa work talaga namang misnan nakakadrain,” she said.
“Para kang battery na sometimes you get physically, emotionally, and psychologically drained,” she added. “Traveling parang is like my charger.”
“Para kang battery na sometimes you get physically, emotionally, and psychologically drained,” she added. “Traveling parang is like my charger.”
“Mas nakaklaro yung utak ko. When I get back from traveling, parang that's when I like ‘let’s do this. I’m ready to work.’ doon na rin pumapasok like yung mga iba pang preparations,” she explained.
“Mas nakaklaro yung utak ko. When I get back from traveling, parang that's when I like ‘let’s do this. I’m ready to work.’ doon na rin pumapasok like yung mga iba pang preparations,” she explained.
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