Pandora Charm Bracelet

Like what I said on my Instagram post, after 3 years of deliberation I finally gave in and bought my first Pandora charm bracelet! I think it's a nice way to commemorate my future achievements, experiences and memories and I can wear it with any outfit (Yun talaga yun eh)! I believe, hope and pray that this year is the start of something huge for me (I really hope so, sayang naman ang pagbili ko ng bracelet diba? Pahiya lang ako! Hahaha!). Luckily, I went to Pandora store at the right time, they're having a Charm Event (you get a free charm for every $100 you spend), and I got 3 free charms of my choice! YES THREE! 

Choosing charms can be a tad bit overwhelming, especially when you see all the charms and you just want to buy all of them! But I don't want to get a charm "just because", I want it to symbolize something and represent who I really am. 

Unforgettable Moments.

CLOCKWISE: Family Ties Safety Chain in 17cm Heart Clasp Bracelet; Angelic Feather charm; Faith, Hope, Love charm

Family Ties Safety Chain
I wasn't planning on getting this one, they said for safety purposes of not losing the bracelet I should really consider getting it. I originally chose the Family charm, so instead of getting that one I exchanged it to the Family Ties safety chain to always remind me that my family is the glue that keeps me together, without them I wouldn't be who I am today. I find it interesting that this safety chain is also the one that keep this bracelet from falling apart!

Heart Clasp Bracelet
I originally opted for the lobster clasp bracelet, but the sales person at Pandora said that clasp bracelet are more safer and easy to put on. Which is true, I had a hard time trying the lobster clasp bracelet on compared to this one.

Angelic Feather Charm
This is one of the three free charms I got, I like this one so much because it's heart shape covered in angel wings to remind me to always give love and be an angel to everyone I meet. (To be honest, I just made that meaning up the last minute I decided to get it because I really, really adore it)

Faith, Hope, Love Charm
This is the first charm I chose! To remind me to always put God first in every decision and everything I do. To never lose hope with God, myself and in every situation and most importantly to radiate love and positivity and nothing less!

CLOCKWISE: Top - Night & Day Clip; Bottom - Globe Clip

Night & Day Clip
I went to Pandora store with a printed version of the bracelet I want: A bracelet with one safety chain and 3 charms. I didn't know I need to have 2 clips as well to even out the charms so it doesn't move around. I chose this Night & Day Clip to remind me that there is always a new day, that even if darkness comes (struggles, obstacles, hurdles along the way) the sun will always shine!

Globe Clip
I have a strong desire to travel! That is something I want to do when I am able to save money! I want to invest on experiences rather than things. (Although I shop too much sometimes hahaha!)

TOP: Sparkling Palm Charm BOTTOM: Majestic Feather Charm

Sparkling Palm Charm
This represents California (Pwede ding In-N-Out Burger hahaha!)! California is my home away from home and I've made quite a lot of memories and friends here, so even if I move to a different state I will always be a California girl at heart! In addition, Palm tree symbolizes vitality, aspiration and resilience ... so it's kind of my new favorite tree (next to Jacaranda tree!).

Majestic Feather Charm
I chose this charm because it means flight and ascension. I believe in the saying "The only way is up", there's no downward spiral in life, just low flying but we always go back to the top - higher and higher and higher!

LEFT: Unicorn Charm RIGHT: Shimmering Rose Charm

Unicorn Charm
Now down to my last two free charms! I got this unicorn charm because I was born in 1990, year of the horse. Yes I know, unicorn and horse are two different things! But I'm a rare horse, hence, the rare mythological creature - unicorn! Hahaha! (Ipilit ba?) Plus, it represents power and purity! MY SPIRIT ANIMAL!!!

Shimmering Rose Charm
I like roses, but I'm not fond of bouquet of roses; I love them alive and rising from the soil! Rose symbolizes wisdom and timelessness. I need wisdom (don't we all?) and I love everything that is timeless; I'm for simple, uncomplicated beauty.

My first Pandora bracelet!

It was a great experience making my first charm bracelet. Honestly, making it was the best part! Thanks to Thander at Pandora Store in Glendale Galleria for being so patient and accommodating to a Pandora first timer like me! She seems genuinely happy helping me out with the process!

PANDORA

• 100 W Broadway
  Ste 700
  Glendale, CA 91210
  (818) 637-2511

Hopefully, by the end of the year I'll be able to buy the Life Saver Charm: