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This January we celebrate our golden monthsary! I know, I know. There's no such thing and nobody really celebrates their 50th month together. But I was just thinking.. If old married couples celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, young unmarried couples should have their own golden thing as well ;) We were planning to have dinner in a simple cafe in Makati but when I called the place, they

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Alabang Town Center. ATC or Corte de las Palmas to most, town to those who live in the area. My favorite mall in the Philippines even if it houses only a few stores compared to other malls. Where people wear maxi dresses or shorts and Havaianas even when it's raining, where people use totes instead of their Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga or Hermes bags. The keyword is LAIDBACK.. And that's why we

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After the 'Pilipinas Kay Ganda' (Philippines so beautiful) fiasco that resulted in the resignation of then Tourism Secretary Enteng Romano, the Department of Tourism finally came up with a new slogan: It's more fun in the Philippines! The Department's official website www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com is still under construction but flashes these attention-grabbing images: The

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I have a new favorite: my Sebago Bala boat shoes c/o T. I love them because they're soooo comfortable! Equal parts cute and casual, and sophisticated and stylish. This handsewn moccassin slip on shoe features premium full grain or suede uppers and cushioned socklining with Laytex foam. The three-quarter stability board and slip-resistant Sebago® Lakes™ sole provides traction and support. As

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Like me, I'm sure most of you have calendars filled with Christmas dinners and post-Christmas celebrations and parties, leaving little time for anything else. But before the year comes to a close, I want to give importance to 2011: A year full of surprises, challenges, tears, laughter, fulfillment and love. Thank you for the memories... and welcome 2012! :) New Years Eve 2011 in Las Vegas.

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Last Halloween for a YouTube challenge, Jimmy Kimmel asked parents to tell their kids they ate all of their Halloween candy. And now, in the spirit of Christmas, Jimmy Kimmel once again asked parents to pull a prank on their kids by giving them horrible advance Christmas presents. It's really funny. Watch it :) It's 10 days before Christmas!!!

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Continued from part 2... After our Zoobic Safari adventure, we were hungry. Like, REALLY HUNGRY. So we went to our favorite restaurant in Subic... Texas Joes. My mouth was already watering just thinking of their famous ribs. So I really got disappointed when our server told us they didn't have any that day. Fortunately, they had an alternative: baby back ribs to the rescue! We

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Day 2 Continued from part 1.... It was raining when we left Subic Grand Seas but nothing could stop me and T from seeing the tigers in Zoobic Safari! Around the ticket booth area, we saw tons of native pigs running around freely. One followed me thinking I had food in my bag. Funny. Since we just wanted to see the tigers and had no intentions of doing the 2.5-hour Zoobic Safari

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My camera got stolen together with a few other gadgets 2 weekends ago. Even worse, I wasn't able to upload our anniversary photos that were still in my camera. So last weekend, T and I decided to drive to Subic for another getaway. We stayed at Subic Grand Seas Resort, a new resort 5 minutes away from the Freeport Zone. T and I availed of their "Romantic Getaway" package which includes:

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Food fairs have been quite a trend this year, the most popular being Mercato in Bonifacio Global City. This month, the organizers of Mercato are visiting the south to bring us Soderno. Soderno isn't as big as Mercato. There are only two medium sized tents, one has a/c while the other one is open. We went there on their opening night and the place was packed! Upon entering the second tent,

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Continued from part 1... Warning! Read this blog entry before purchasing a Sumilon deal from a groupon/group buying site. Day 2 We were up bright and early the next day because I finally convinced T to take diving lessons with me. We first had breakfast at the pavilion. I got pancakes with a side of bacon while T got danggit (a kind of fish) with eggs and fried sweetened bananas. After

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Warning! Read this blog entry before purchasing a Sumilon deal from a groupon/group buying site. According to our tour guide, Sumilon came from the word sumilong ('take shelter' in Filipino) because fishermen used to go to the island to seek protection during storms and strong winds. Day 1 There are 2 ways to get to Sumilon from Manila, via Cebu or via Dumaguete. The Dumaguete route was

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While I'm organizing all the photos, here's a sneak peek of where I was last weekend... Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. Samhain was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life.

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To the man who changed the face of technology... A visionary, a genius, a legend. You will always be remembered in the hearts of millions of people around the globe. You really are the 'Thomas Edison' of our times. May you rest in peace. Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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I remember every kid and teenager being obsessed with Swatch watches in the 90's.. Including yours truly. And now, the brand is making big waves again with its unique collaborations. Like the Swatch + Kid Robot collaboration that was launched last month. Image credit: Kidrobot.com Today, I got to see their exhibit in Greenbelt 5 beside the Swatch store. Even the floor was a work

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One of my happiest childhood memories was going to Tagaytay Highlands Golf and Country Club every weekend with my family --- ordering a basket of buffalo chicken from the Irish pub (which isn't there anymore) or tempura from the Japanese restaurant and eating them by the veranda, playing bowling and table tennis at the sports club, hanging out in the library or having a massage at the spa.

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First post written on the spot. Still in the restaurant with T, waiting for the food to go down. Hurray for the powers of technology :) I first discovered Old Swiss Inn while looking for a place where I could study and eat at the same time. The place isn't really conducive to learning, as you can see, but I needed to go somewhere that's open until the wee hours of the morning.

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As you can see from my post about TOMS, I love fashion collaborations for a cause. So when Beabi, a store known for its bag organizers, teamed up with designer Rajo Laurel, world-renowned boxer Manny Pacquiao and actress Kim Chiu, I had to check it out. Each artist designed one small tote (P1,395 or $35) and one large tote (P1,695 or $45). The proceeds from the sale of the bags will be given to

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A luxury buffet by the bay. The first time I heard about it, they told me it was better than Sofitel's Spiral at only 30% the price.. Could it be?Before I give my verdict, let's go through the spread first. The buffet is a fusion of different cuisines -- Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, American and Italian. Strategy-wise, I suggest you hit the Japanese section first. They have a wide range of

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I know summer has been over for quite some time (summer here in the tropics is from March till the end of May) but I'm still going gaga over neon! I started my neon hunt through Kate Spade's website and got myself a Larabee Dot Lacey continental wallet.. Which ended up to be T's birthday gift to me ;) Also bought T also got a new house for 'Berry'. I like this than the newer version because

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Just a random thought that crossed my mind ever since I saw the controversial cover of Vogue Italia which uncharacteristically featured plus-size models. The concept of beauty has changed time after time after time. What we probably regard as "fat" now was what was considered beautiful during the Renaissance. And what we consider beautiful now (from skinny models to lean bodies) probably

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The pair Sundae Shop sold me had a really noticeable defect on the toe area of the boot. They offered to exchange it but they're not sure when the stocks will arrive. As of Aug 27, I'm still waiting. Hopefully I'll get it soon :( For almost a month or two, thunderstorms have been raging the Philippines left and right. The result? Waist-deep floods, really bad traffic jams and a lot of people

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If you need to save my screenshots, feel free. But leave me a message in the comments section. Would love to know if I helped someone :) I have nothing against group buying sites. Actually, I love the concept! Who wouldn't be happy with discounts and promo packages? But all of us should take extra caution in purchasing deals. Take for example MetroDeal's most recent offer -- Discover

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Who knew the NBA lock-out would be a blessing in disguise for all Filipinos? Image credit: mylot.com This weekend, big names such as Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers), Derek Fisher (Los Angeles Lakers), Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets), Javale McGee (Washington Wizards), Tyreke Evans (Sacramento Kings), Derrick Williams (Minnesota Timberwolves), James Harden (Oklahoma Thunder), Kevin Durant (

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I know you're expecting the 2nd part of my Bellarocca post but I'm still organizing the photos (there are hundreds!). So here's a food entry first to keep you occupied :) This afternoon, T and I were in the mood for burgers so we went to Serendra for Murray & D'vine. Their motto? But not only are they known for burgers and sliders, they also have "damn good wine!". Aside from their

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For the first time, T agreed to write for my blog so we're doing this particular vacation series together. Yey! The first part is an overview of our stay in Bellarocca (the island featured in my previous post) through T's eyes. Hence, his cat signature at the bottom.  Even the photos were all taken by T :) Bellarocca is an experience best enjoyed first hand rather than just seen through the lens

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Good news Apple users, a lot of apps are on sale in celebration of Independence Day! Here are some of the games I bought from the App Store for my iPad. Monopoly Before: $9.99 Now: $0.99 I've been meaning to buy this game because I'm a Monopoly fan (read about the unique Monopoly set T gave me 2 Christmases ago) but I just couldn't see myself purchasing something this expensive from the app

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I finally got to try Max's Chicken All You Can! One of the best (and oldest) chicken restaurants in the Philippines! This month-long promo created quite a buzz when it was introduced to the public last year.  However, I was in the United States at that time so I wasn't able to experience it. Good thing they offered it again! For P199 ($5), you get unlimited servings of chicken and a drink

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Like I said in a previous entry, I like receiving make-up as gifts because I rarely buy cosmetic products. My everyday make-up kit contains nothing but lipstick, powder and the current nail polish I'm doting. Which was why I got excited when my sister's birthday gift came in the mail today... Sephora's Colorista Custom Palette! The palette contains 40 eyeshadows, 5 creamliners, 15 lipglosses,

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My friends and I (together with the boyfriends) planned an out-of-town trip to celebrate our birthdays last May.  If you missed the first two parts, read them first: Destination #1: Bagasbas Destination #2: Calaguas Destination #3: Naga Getting There From Calaguas, we took the same van we hired going back to Naga. But if you landed on this page because you Googled for directions from Manila

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My friends and I (together with the boyfriends) planned an out-of-town trip to celebrate our birthdays last May.  If you missed the first part, you can read about it here: Destination #1: Bagasbas Destination #2: Calaguas Getting There We were already in Daet so we only had to hire a jeepney to take us to the port in Vinzons.  There are several boats in Vinzons with prices ranging from

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My friends and I (together with the boyfriends) planned an out-of-town trip to celebrate our birthdays last May. Aerial view of the Bicol region. Destination #1: Bagasbas Getting There To get to our first destination, we flew an hour and a half via Cebu Pacific Air from Manila, Philippines to Naga City in Camarines Sur (Camarines South). Then from the airport in Naga City, we rented a

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You know how we receive 'generic' gifts during special days like Christmas and our birthdays?  Most of us dislike it but I won't mind receiving the following so-called generic gifts for my birthday (which was yesterday, by the way :)) 1. Bath products I love baths!  So I don't mind receiving bath products, provided that the scents are to my liking.  No dizzy floral scents please.  I'm really

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For the first time in months, I don't mind the scorching heat.  Why?  Because I'm going on a beach trip with T and my friends this weekend! (Read about it here (part 1) and here (part 2) and here (part 3)) This is where we're going, so excited! Finally, a break!  Now, it's officially summer.  If you read my previous post on my favorite beaches in the Philippines, you'd know how much I love

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Since weekend is over and everyone's probably dreading waking up early tomorrow to go to work, I'll start your Monday with a feel-good post...Everybody say hi to Natalia :)Natalia is T's niece (for new readers, T is le boyfriend). I swear, this kid developed her fashion sense at such a young age! I think she got it from her Mom :) Anything cute or dainty, reminds me of Natalia. Like this site

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With certain technological breakthroughs, a lot of our beauty routines that used to be lodged in dermatologists, dentists, spas and salons are now available for DIYs at home. 1. HAIR I first heard of Keratin treatment years back while I was having a haircut. I really didn't need it since my hair's naturally straight but it was a hit back then despite it's gigantic price tag. Now, Keratin

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I don't usually do cheesy frames and photos but I think my Mum deserves a post ♥  A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the

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Inspired by the scorching heat outside, I decided to dedicate a post to my fairy dust, my happy place --- THE BEACH! Warning: Photo overload of the sun, the sand and the beach may cause you to book a trip almost instantaneously ;) Let me share with you our beaches in the Philippines :) BORACAY Nothing will replace Boracay. NOTHING. Despite the commercialization of what used to be an

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The hottest afternoon in the Philippines reached 39.2 C (thats roughly 102.5 F) yesterday. HOT!!! Thank goodness for this new marketing scheme of Starbucks. Getting it's concept from bars and restaurants who sell beer and other alcoholic drinks at a discounted price during a specific period of time, Starbucks slashes 50% off the prices of their frappuccinos from 12 to 2 in the afternoon. I

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You know how we like quirky, amusing things that probably have no use to us but we buy them anyway? Well, I got T one today called the Mighty Wallet. The Mighty Wallet is made of Tyvek. The material is so strong and very difficult to tear. It's also water resistant. Below is a video of a guy who tested how strong The Mighty Wallet was. The Mighty Wallet has 2 compartments for

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Since the iPad 2 will be launched officially in the Philippines tomorrow, I thought I'd publish this long overdue post. However, this isn't a review since there are a lot of those scattered all over the net already. What I'm going to share with you guys is the 10 ways I use my iPad 2. Why? Because I think this would be more helpful to those still debating whether or not to purchase an iPad 2.

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It was Maundy Thursday and in deference to the Catholic faith, every mall in the Metro was closed.. Well, except for Newport Mall. Starving, T and I headed there to grab some food.Johnny Chow reminded us of Sumosam (one of our favorite Japanese restos), John and Yoko and Mr. Kurasawa from the interior to the menu to the food. Upon asking the servers, who all donned outrageous neon colored wigs,

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I've always been a fan of Tiffany's. I remember going to NYC one summer and rushing to Tiffany's because at that time, it was only that branch that sold Elsa Peretti alphabet necklaces. What I'm going to write about isn't really news since it was launched a while back but the ad I saw while browsing through the most recent issue of Elle reminded me again of Tiffany's new venture. I'm a

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The other night, with no plans whatsoever, T and I wound up in Malcolm's Place. We discovered that it moved to a new location along H.V. Dela Costa Street. "We heard a lot of good things about this place, let's see if they're all true!" -T When we went inside, we were impressed with the interior. Dark wood, red seats, low lights. T commented it looked like a place in Hollywood where Ari

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*This is the first post I'm publishing completely from my iPad 2 (from the photos to the watermarks to the text) :)Last year, I wrote about a product I purchased because of dengue fever (a virus which is transmitted through mosquito bites) and simply because of my utter annoyance of mosquito bites. Say hello to Para'kito again :)This is my first Para'kito bracelet. As you can see, it's tattered

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It's been a while since I wrote about anything other than food, travel or fashion, so though I'm no Martha Stewart, let me share a simple home remedy I discovered today :)   With technology at its peak, a person probably owns at least 3-5 gadgets... a Blackberry, an iPhone, an iPod, an  iTouch, an iPad, a laptop, a digicam, a Flip, a Kindle, take your pick.  If you're one of those gadget kings

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I really needed to de-stress earlier this evening so I went to the mall before meeting T and his friends for dinner and some drinks. Guess what's in the bag! Retail therapy is shopping with the primary purpose of improving the buyer's mood or disposition. Often seen in people during periods of depression or transition, it is normally a short-lived habit. Items purchased during periods of

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I know I said that T and I don't have plans for Valentine's since the weekend passed and we never really talked about going out but at the last minute, T surprised me and asked me if I wanted to have dinner this evening.  I initially had a couple of restaurants in mind, trimmed the list to 3 and finally decided on Aubergine. Chick peas and butter for our bread. “Aubergine” is the French word

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Happy Hearts is only a day away!  Where are you celebrating?  Ironically, T and I don't have plans but throughout the week, I rounded up a couple of restaurants we've been to before so you guys can have a couple of choices for V-day. Again, here they are (including the ones I suggested last year):                                The Goose Station                               The Frazzled Cook

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Valentine's Day isn't just for couples and so are wedding venues like Sonya's Garden.  Our recent trip there just proves it!  So even if this seems to be another Happy Hearts Day post, you can also treat this like a simple dinner suggestion from moi.  Whatever floats your boat :) Anyway, last December, T and his friends had a mini highschool reunion in Tagaytay and of course, he let me tag along.

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It's almost Happy Hearts Day everyone!  Last year, I made a list of restaurants where you can go to for Valentines.  In case you missed it, here it is:                                The Goose Station                               The Frazzled Cook                               Je Suis Gourmand                               Lusso                               Felix - where we celebrated

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Coming from Bukidnon (a quiet province in the southern part of the Philippines), T* picked me up from the Manila airport and brought me to Venice Piazza. Me in Bukidnon, too bad the plant covered the beautiful view. Although we frequent Bonifacio Global City, it was both our first visit to the Piazza.  We were actually looking for the gondolas they usually advertise together with the place

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Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan, an island province in the Philippines.  I've always wanted to go there because of the infamous Underground River which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was nominated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature (voting ends on November 11, 2011 so vote now!).  Finally, just last week, I got to go to Puerto Princesa! Our first stop was Rancho Santa Monica

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Despite appearing to be a beauty product junkie, I'm actually low maintenance when it comes to cosmetics.  I rarely wear make-up and I don't have any beauty regimen (purchasing is another matter though because Sephora always manages to tempt me into buying things I don't really use ;))).  I also think it's too early to worry about wrinkles and age lines but nagging reminders from magazine

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I rarely breakout, maybe a pimple or two when our 'monthly friend' comes to visit, but this product is getting me all curious! ZENO HOT SPOT is a hand-held device that uses a single ingredient you can actually pronounce - heat - to destroy the bacteria that causes your pimples. The result: quick and painless acne relief. Sounds like the perfect gadget to have in your purse for those zit

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Hi everyone! How was Christmas? It's been raining non-stop here in SoCal (which is out of ordinary) and everything's closed today so I figured this is the best time to update my blog.  I've actually been suffering from bloglaziness-itis for some time now and quite honestly, I still have it up to this very minute. However, I'll try my best to get the gears going again starting with a peek into my

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Warning: Still under the influence of margarita while writing this post ;) T and I were supposed to go to Tagaytay for dinner but because something was wrong with my phone, which received messages only 3 hours after it was sent, the plan didn't push through.  After discovering the problem  with my phone and talking for a bit, T and I ended up craving for Mexican food. The first place we went to

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I rarely blog about things not related to any of the categories listed on my blog, especially really personal  circumstances.  But my grand high school reunion meant so much to me that I couldn't help but publish an entry about it. A few minutes before everyone arrived. The story behind it all. Mid-year I came to realize that it was already 10 years since we graduated from high school but I

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Yes, another yogurt post!  But this time, with a twist of gelato ;) Gelatissimo A hunt for the perfect dress to wear to my grand high school reunion brought me and T to Greenbelt.  Despite a really filling dinner at Dillinger's (saving this for another post), I started to crave for something sweet at the end of the day.  Just in time, a couple passed by us with little cups in their hands. "I

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Note: You might be wondering why you haven't seen this post before.  The entry was written and published on October 30.  However, since this is one of my 'backblogs', I moved the entry's publishing date back to September 30 for chronological orderliness :)  Before this trip, I honestly knew nothing about Guam except that it was a US territory and that it  played a big role in World War

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If you're a friend of mine in Facebook and Multiply, a follower on Twitter and Tumblr or a constant reader in Blogspot, you know that the two things i like the most is food and travel.  However, due to  reasons beyond my control, I don't get to blog immediately after a trip so I forget the details.  Post a few photos on my Facebook and Tumblr, maybe once in a while.  Tweet, sometimes.  But never

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Note: You might be wondering why you haven't seen this post before.  The entry was written and published on October 29.  However, since this is one of my 'backblogs', I moved the entry's publishing date back to September 19 for chronological orderliness :)  Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, will be celebrating its 1,000th year this October. Too bad I missed the big celebration by only a few

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resurrecting two places i've tried for the first time last year but which i got to eat in recently :) army navy. it's always the burrito for me! the first time i tried army navy was last year in tagaytay city after a trip to lago for wakeboarding.  at that time, i tried the steak burrito but didn't like it.  the steak was a bit "stringy" but the rest of the burrito --- the sauce, the rice,

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you're probably thinking... another yogurt post?.  well, to tell you honestly, i try to refrain from posting about things already written about a thousand times before even if it interests me to avoid being just 'one of those blogs'. but i had to write about this yogurt place because it's pretty unique!  and i'll tell you why in a bit.  first, say hello to yoggle. front of the store. in the

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T and i went to greenbelt today because i wanted to get another moleskine but it took some time for me to decide on which one to get (big? small? red? black? soft cover? hard cover?) so it was past dinnertime by the time i was done.  i was ready to suggest a no-fail usual like chili's when we chanced upon a new restaurant called krazy garlik. front cover of their menu. the name alone made me

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it's pretty understandable that some of you might not have heard of yakult (not coming from asia where the drink originated) or the wacky worm (not coming from certain schools or areas where it was a real hit) but it's highly unlikely that as a 90s kid, you'd be unfamiliar with sweet valley high and archie comics.  well then, pay attention all you 20 somethings (*wink*), both favorites are back!

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it seems that the 90's hasn't even been gone for that long but it's already actively making a comeback! movie remakes and tv shows resurfacing like beverly hills 90210 and melrose place, what used to be fashion faux pas appearing again in runways like shoulder pads and harem pants and even food being reintroduced in different forms like fro-ya!  imagine to my surprise finding a toy which i

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i'm pretty sure almost everyone is familiar with the term fro-yo because of the yogurt craze that swept the archipelago but let me ask you... have you ever heard of fro-ya? check for this sign to know if they're serving fro-ya. fro-ya, which stands for frozen yakult, is the brainchild of sebastian's ice cream studio.  for those of you who are unfamiliar, yakult  is a japanese probiotic

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"Today, there are 2 kids in Africa who aren't barefoot anymore because of me." Wouldn't you want to say the same thing?  Well, you can!  Just buy a pair of toms shoes because for every pair purchased, Toms will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. ONE FOR ONE, they call it. TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a

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I hate mosquitoes! Ever since the rainy season started, they've been everywhere!  In the garden, at the beach.. They flock to me like bees to honey and I've had it!  I've always wondered why they seem to like feasting on my blood more than anyone else around me.  Finally, my skin doctor told me that I emit this scent that attracts the little vampires. Lucky me. I'm already getting tired of

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how far would you go for social networking? i admit.  i'm a social networking junkie.  i remember my addiction starting out in the 1990's with the introduction of MIRC and ICQ into my life.  for those unfamiliar with both, MIRC was the most famous internet chat client then while ICQ was the 'yahoo messenger' of that time.  everyone who's anyone was always online in MIRC chatting.  and as far as i

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I can't say it enough:  i ♥ nutella!  Which is why I am getting pretty obsessed with this snack ever since i saw it on the web.  I've reposted it on my Tumblr, my Facebook and now here. Has anyone ever seen, held or actually eaten (jealous) this pot of gold?  Where oh where in the world can I find this snack? 

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continued from part 1... day 3 we began our day a little later today because everyone was still tired from yesterday's activity of running around bacolod city.  so no breakfast for us.  however, since our present itinerary involved going out to the mountains, we decided to have lunch in the city at a restaurant called bob's. bob's is an institution in bacolod city.  it's a family-owned

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last week, my mum and godmother decided to visit an old friend who got assigned as president of a university in bacolod.  since i really didn't want the summer to end just yet, i decided to tag along. day 1 as always, i researched on our destination while downing coffee (this time iced because it was so hot outside!)  before our flight. apparently, all there is to do in bacolod is eat, eat and

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this is not an outdated post.  i promise :) read till the very end and you'll see. rick riordan.  unfamiliar?  how about this: percy jackson.  ring any bell?  that's right.  rick riordan is the author of the percy jackson series which became a worldwide phenomenon when its first book was adapted into film by 20th century fox. i was supposed to write about the percy jackson series (both the

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i can't believe it.  it's may already!  april has gone so fast, i only got to blog once yet again!  since i have trouble sleeping right now, decided it's time to break my blogger's block with a new entry this month.  but because this was written in a state of sleeplessness, i'm expecting lots of grammatical errors and what-nots.  will edit tomorrow, what's more important is to get this entry

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I can't believe it's been almost 3 weeks already since I last updated.  Whew!  A checklist of the things I need to do in the cyberworld: Upload pictures on Multiply Write a blog entry on Blogspot Update my Project 365 But since I'm back in the tropics, I think I can do all of these soon. I just need time off from all the catching up and cleaning! ---> me reading 'The Last Song' by Nicholas

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oh, i've been so missing in action these past few weeks! didn't mean to leave my blog unattended especially since there are so many things to tell, so many things to post, so many photos to show.  but i'm sure there'll be time for all of that.   for now, here's a quick entry before hitting the sack.  finally found the sweater i was lusting for since i saw it in the magazines.  and i'm sure most

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how clean is your toothbrush? i don't know about you but sometimes i feel icky thinking about germs in the bathroom crawling around my toothbrush.  which was why i found this thing i saw in target (i think) interesting! "Zapi uses germicidal ultraviolet light to kill 99.9% of germs on your toothbrush in just minutes.  Zapi comes in two hot new colors, purple and pink, plus white, blue, and

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it's been a busy week since i stepped foot in socal (i.e. eating, catching up with family, eating, and oh, did i mention eating? ;)) so i have yet to upload pictures and compose entries.   in the meantime, here's something i found very interesting... and mind you, i use the term very loosely.  as if cheaters need more help in cheating! anyway, i'm sure all of you are familiar with the scandal

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"Since we opened the world's first cupcake bakery in Beverly Hills, our freshly baked treats have inspired long lines of devoted Hollywood stars and serious epicureans alike." as soon as i landed at LAX, i craved for the best cupcakes in town --- sprinkles!  fortunately, my sister was thinking of the same thing.  from the airport, we went straight to newport beach.     it was already late in

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pheeeeew!  i'm finally done packing sorting. thanking the heavens for this checklist app i recently installed on my omnia. without it, everything would've been a disaster!  (or maybe i'm just plain OC)  anyhow, guess what's new at the house of chanel? Fifty-five exclusive temporary tattoos in all, originally hand-drawn by Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, for the

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it's been a busy, busy week!  hence, the late valentines post.  but i promise to update with more entries and  to visit your blogs in the next few days.  the valentines series.(the finale) T and i decided to spend valentines on the 13th because we were planning to go to watch the hot air balloon festival in clark air base, pampanga on valentines day (but the plan didn't push through due to

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a product of me going through my archives to look for  possible places you can go to for valentines day.. ;) the valentines series. (part 3) aside from the frazzled cook, the goose station, je suis gourmand and lusso, here's another place you can go to on valentine's day. felix since valentine's day is just around the corner, i decided to do one last entry for my valentine series. and what

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a product of me going through my archives to look for  possible places you can go to for valentines day.. ;) the valentines series. (part 2) aside from the frazzled cook, the goose station and je suis gourmand, here's another place you can go to on valentine's day. lusso  T and i were walking around greenbelt looking for a new place to eat when lo and behold... we saw lusso!  barely a month

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a product of me going through my archives to look for  possible places you can go to for valentines day.. ;) the valentines series:  (part 1) aside from the frazzled cook and the goose station, here's another place you can go to on valentine's day. je suis gourmand. honestly, the only reason i wanted to eat here before was because i was enrolled in a french school and i wanted to practice

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i spent most of my saturday and sunday indoors, either curled up with a book or engrossed  in a tv series, all because of my hurting knee.  but when i was feeling a bit better, T was nice enough to take me out for dinner and a movie.  here are two films we saw this week. the princess and the frog 'the princess and the frog' is based on what we all know as the tale of the frog prince.  the film's

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I SCRAPED MY KNEE. Don't ask why or how.  The point was I scraped my knee like a six year old and it's embarrassing. And so here I am confined to my home for the past two days since I couldn't really walk that much.  The gash covered almost all of my kneecap area making it difficult for me to even sit and stand at long intervals. The point this entry, however, is not to share my misfortune.  I

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sango! isn't really a new restaurant since it debuted in 2006.  however, i think it's only recently that  the restaurant has been gaining popularity by opening more branches such as the latest one in powerplant mall, rockwell. "The journey of bringing Japanese Burgers to the Philippines started with the first Sango store in Creekside Mall, Makati City in 2006. The success of Sango! The Burger

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i still remember that time, not too long ago, when twitter was a solitary place where one can rave and rant incessantly without anyone ever really giving a d*mn.  but thanks to politicians and famous celebrities, both local and foreign alike, twitter has become this sort of medium everyone turns to when they need juicy news or interesting updates in people's lives.  the downside to this

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the first time they flew me to general santos city, i got to stay there only for a few hours. the trip was so short that i didn't even get to eat tuna.  but last week, i got to stay overnight.  took that as an opportunity to explore the nearby areas and... of course, eat tuna. General Santos City, located in the deep south of the Philippines, has long been known as the “Tuna Capital of the

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the original plan was to watch sherlock holmes.  but when we got to the theater, it wasn't showing anymore.  T chose this movie instead.  i hesitated since it had B movie written all over it. but T pointed out that  funnyman john c. reilly was in it so if the storyline sucked, we would at least laugh for sure. "Meet Darren.  He's sixteen going on immortal." cirque du freak: the vampire's

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remember in THIS entry i mentioned that that there was one particular thing on top of my wishlist but i'd rather not talk about it until it hits the market?  well, it's finally here. say hello to the new iPAD. i was really getting impatient and considering kindle 2 just the other day when i chanced upon the news about the iPad's launch. "The iBooks app is a great, new way to read and buy

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in this day and age where everything is always in a frenzy, toweling off and running out with wet hair becomes one's common routine.  admittedly, i am guilty of this at times.  but i realized that going into a courtroom even in the most dazzling suit can be set off with dripping wet hair. solution?  of course, the best way is to naturally dry hair.  but we all know this would take eons to finish.

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T and i chanced upon two great hole-in-the-wall places in one day.  let me start by introducing you to one of them.  excuse the blurry pictures though.  my camera's battery is acting up so all i have right now is my phone to take pictures of everything i see. "From the chef that brought you Fat Michael's, comes this family run restaurant serving home-cooked comfort food set in a quirky bistro

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surely i did something else over the weekend besides wishing for lusting over these things but before hitting the sack, i just wanted to quickly share my current infatuations. cameras photographer friends, can you help me out with this? photography was something i wanted to pursue even before the whole craze started.  during that era, however, time and effort were two things i couldn't

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another happy monday post (delayed though because the past few days have been very hectic for me).  i think i should start a 'happy mondays' group ala pixel bug weekend or food trip fridays. what do you think? anyway, my friends and i were always planning to meet and catch up but our plans never really push through (i'm guessing this is a sign that we're getting older ;)) finally, i got to meet

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just like in 2008, i went from the beach to the mountains. Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Luzon, at the intersection of the borders of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga. The volcano's ultra-Plinian eruption in June 1991 produced the second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century and the largest eruption in living memory. The

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