Even if there is pain now
Everything would be alright
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me?
There’s a rainbow always after the rain… – Rainbow by South Border

In honor of June being Pride Month, I am making a post about rainbow-colored/multi-hued representations. You see, the rainbow is often perceived as a sign of hope, the beauty after the storm, a pot of gold and good fortune at the rainbow’s end. To some people, a rainbow carries a very personal symbolism – that it represents both inclusivity and diversity, an all-embracing imagery of love and of friendship.

To others, a rainbow is related to spirituality and serves as a sign of new beginnings, and transformation. It is believed that a rainbow encourages spiritual growth and infinite possibilities that come with living in a world dull of surprises.

So here are random things that bring rainbow and happiness ro my soul:

Food, in general, makes me really happy (and full and satisfied, of course!). Food makes me extra happy when they’re vivid and aesthetically good. It’s true that we eat through our eyes’ delight. Colorful food seems to make everything more irresistible just like these food I have encountered in some cafes.

This is The Scout Burrows’ beautiful, delicious, and healthy pasta that has fermented zucchini and carrots, baked tomatoes and mushrooms thrown in a tricolored pasta.

“Bulallayaw” is the Ilocano word for rainbow. These donut pancakes from Ragsak Cafe come with butter, maple or caramel syrup, jam and a hash brown when served.

Rebel Bakehouse, a local croissanterie in Baguio City, has become a household name because of their beautiful and delicious croissants. One favorite is their colorful pride croissant which often varies in filling – from Malagos Dark Chocolate flavor ro strawberries and cream ro pistachios! All worth tasting.

I love preparing food at home. I love creating something in the kitchen. And it makes me happy when I stylize and photograph these food I make. Just pike these colourful and delicious food I’ve made!

Colorful buildings, murals, and more: Here are some personal favorite photographs I have captured from European cities I have visited. Literally, vibrant and vivid!

Sunsets and Sunrises: i am a self-confessed opacarophile. So I love capturing sunsets and sunrises – by the beach, on top of the mountain or anywhere the sun bursts its colors. Here’s one favorite.

Before I end this post, since June (June 12) is also the month Independence Day of the Philippines is celebrated, I am throwing back this fave photo of mine with 2 of my closest friends where we were coincidentally wearing the colors of the Philippines flag in vivid hues