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Tweets of the (past few) Week(s)
Published on 2012-05-25 16:02:00
I just made a new private list on Twitter. Called it Sparkly. (I'm a girl like that.) So far I have in there some of the coolest and most inspiring "Tweeples" I followed. They're not in the leagues of Ghandi and Mother T and Wiz Khalifa, but some of their tweets just hit close to home. I have local and international celebrities in there - some with close-to statuses (as in it's a shame you might > read more
What Love Looks Like and other awesome things
Published on 2012-05-22 06:54:00
1) What Love Looks Like Love...in diagrams illustrated by Brooklyn-based Louise Ma. I don't know how legit the stats and the science are, but the illustrations are pretty neat. 2) Project Prometheus DUUUUDE...Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender in one movie!!! Again...NOOMI RAPACE AND MICHAEL ASSBENDER IN PROMETHEUS!!! 3) The most awesome gaming setup of all time. Dude, what is...I don't > read more
AwesomeInManila.com
Published on 2012-05-19 06:21:00
Daz right babies!!! And I would like to thank my bestest friend in the universe, Mharge, for this very late but super awesome birthday gift!!! It was originally a favor but super thanks for giving it as a present. Banana dance happy. :> And thanks for being the best friend I can't see or talk to all the time but I know you'll always have my back. Ang daming years na, wag na natin bilangin. > read more
Things Kids Say
Published on 2012-05-17 06:46:00
Joseph, 3, likes running around, grabbing people and saying "I gotcha!" So I played along, chased and grabbed him. Then he started cupping my face with his hands, which was like the cutest thing...until he said "Basketball!" *smh* I got super excited about getting assigned to the 3-year-old kids' room last Sunday. They're so tiny and cute and innocent and toddler-y! I wanted to dress them up in > read more
Things Kids Say
Published on 2012-05-17 06:46:00
Joseph, 3, likes running around, grabbing people and saying "I gotcha!" So I played along, chased and grabbed him. Then he started cupping my face with his hands, which was like the cutest thing...until he said "Basketball!" *smh* I got super excited about getting assigned to the 3-year-old kids' room last Sunday. They're so tiny and cute and innocent and toddler-y! I wanted to dress them up in > read more
Christian Bloggers Go Viral
Published on 2012-05-12 04:19:00
"Ideas that spread, win." -Seth Godin Last Thursday I attended the first Christian Bloggers Go Viral, a bloggers initiative organized by Pastor Dennis Sy of Victory Christian Fellowship in Greenhills. I first read about it in Ganns Deen's blog, and my first thought about it was that it would be awesome to learn many things about blogging and beyond, and at the same time meet fellow Filipino > read more
Christian Bloggers Go Viral
Published on 2012-05-12 04:19:00
"Ideas that spread, win." -Seth Godin Last Thursday I attended the first Christian Bloggers Go Viral, a bloggers initiative organized by Pastor Dennis Sy of Victory Christian Fellowship in Greenhills. I first read about it in Ganns Deen's blog, and my first thought about it was that it would be awesome to learn many things about blogging and beyond, and at the same time meet fellow Filipino > read more
Things Kids Say
Published on 2012-05-10 10:34:00
After taking several pictures of himself in my phone, Jordan, 7, turned to me, pointed at the screen and said: "Lagay mo dito yung picture." Tumambling po ako doon. I did not expect that! Haha. One more cute moment: Alana: (looking at the greeting on the wall) Teacher, how do you read that? Me: "Happy graduation." Alana: What does granduation mean? Me: Uhm (buckles)... You're in first grade > read more
Things Kids Say
Published on 2012-05-10 10:34:00
After taking several pictures of himself in my phone, Jordan, 7, turned to me, pointed at the screen and said: "Lagay mo dito yung picture." Tumambling po ako doon. I did not expect that! Haha. One more cute moment: Alana: (looking at the greeting on the wall) Teacher, how do you read that? Me: "Happy graduation." Alana: What does granduation mean? Me: Uhm (buckles)... You're in first grade > read more
21 heartbreaking lessons from the first quarter of 2012
Published on 2012-04-26 10:27:00
What's hard, mami? People give up. On good things. On other people. And you don't let people who give up on you dictate your worth. You measure your worth by the people who stay by and on your side. The three worst things you can say to a friend who's dealing with a break-up: maybe it's not meant to be, I knew he wasn't good for you and something something about fish in the sea. Whether or not > read more
21 heartbreaking lessons from the first quarter of 2012
Published on 2012-04-26 10:27:00
What's hard, mami? People give up. On good things. On other people. And you don't let people who give up on you dictate your worth. You measure your worth by the people who stay by and on your side. The three worst things you can say to a friend who's dealing with a break-up: maybe it's not meant to be, I knew he wasn't good for you and something something about fish in the sea. Whether or not > read more
Jack Kirby: Comic book granddaddy
Published on 2012-04-19 09:28:00
I've been scouring the web for creative inspirations since the other day and today I came across a vintage video that featured comic book creator Jack Kirby. I've heard about guys like Stan Lee and Sam Kieth (and other Gaiman collaborators, through a book called Hanging Out With the Dream King) but until today I had no idea who this Jack Kirby person is. Turns out, he's one of the granddaddies of > read more
Jack Kirby: Comic book granddaddy
Published on 2012-04-19 09:28:00
I've been scouring the web for creative inspirations since the other day and today I came across a vintage video that featured comic book creator Jack Kirby. I've heard about guys like Stan Lee and Sam Kieth (and other Gaiman collaborators, through a book called Hanging Out With the Dream King) but until today I had no idea who this Jack Kirby person is. Turns out, he's one of the granddaddies of > read more
Notes to self: Brainfarts edition
Published on 2012-04-18 07:34:00
Also, I finally put to use the Daycraft pocket sketch journal I got from Christmas. Heh. Epiphanies keep coming. > read more
Notes to self: Brainfarts edition
Published on 2012-04-18 07:34:00
Also, I finally put to use the Daycraft pocket sketch journal I got from Christmas. Heh. Epiphanies keep coming. > read more
"Steal like an artist", says Austin Kleon
Published on 2012-04-18 07:10:00
Yesterday, in an effort to un-bore office downtime, I decided to check out Project Chiron's Twitter page. Chiron is an online training and development site for writers and editors. One of the short links led to a really neat blog by cultural curator Maria Popova — Brain Pickings, where I learned about my latest favorite creative person: Austin Kleon. Just recently, Mr Kleon released a book > read more
"Steal like an artist", says Austin Kleon
Published on 2012-04-18 07:10:00
Yesterday, in an effort to un-bore office downtime, I decided to check out Project Chiron's Twitter page. Chiron is an online training and development site for writers and editors. One of the short links led to a really neat blog by cultural curator Maria Popova — Brain Pickings, where I learned about my latest favorite creative person: Austin Kleon. Just recently, Mr Kleon released a book > read more
Push button to add drama
Published on 2012-04-16 09:21:00
You need a button for that, really? It comes naturally to me! LOL. Well at least, I know now that I'm not the only one who knows drama. And this guerilla marketing video of American cable network TNT's franchise in Belgium shows that it can make a little drama in our lives a little more interesting and a little less...nerve-wracking. > read more
Push button to add drama
Published on 2012-04-16 09:21:00
You need a button for that, really? It comes naturally to me! LOL. Well at least, I know now that I'm not the only one who knows drama. And this guerilla marketing video of American cable network TNT's franchise in Belgium shows that it can make a little drama in our lives a little more interesting and a little less...nerve-wracking. > read more
3 crazy commencement addresses by celebrities
Published on 2012-03-24 21:35:00
In light of graduation season, I'm sharing 3 crazy yet inspiring commencement addresses, that speaks not only to graduating students, but also to everyone else who's in constant pursuit of success. I did not include the well-loved Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford speech since I'm pretty sure most of you have probably watched it already. But of course, Mr Jobs' "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" advice will > read more
3 crazy commencement addresses by celebrities
Published on 2012-03-24 21:35:00
In light of graduation season, I'm sharing 3 crazy yet inspiring commencement addresses, that speaks not only to graduating students, but also to everyone else who's in constant pursuit of success. I did not include the well-loved Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford speech since I'm pretty sure most of you have probably watched it already. But of course, Mr Jobs' "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" advice will > read more
Message in a Bottle
Published on 2012-03-24 05:02:00
“Things changed, people changed, and the world went rolling along right outside the window.” I will keep it short since I did not find this Nicholas Sparks creation particularly special. (Yes, that first line would be the summary of this entire review.) Message in the Bottle is Mr Sparks' follow-up effort to the well-loved novel-turned-movie The Notebook. Most of the book centered on the main > read more
Message in a Bottle
Published on 2012-03-24 05:02:00
“Things changed, people changed, and the world went rolling along right outside the window.” I will keep it short since I did not find this Nicholas Sparks creation particularly special. (Yes, that first line would be the summary of this entire review.) Message in the Bottle is Mr Sparks' follow-up effort to the well-loved novel-turned-movie The Notebook. Most of the book centered on the main > read more
Zombies vs Unicorns
Published on 2012-03-22 19:07:00
"Not everyone who dies comes back. Sometimes they come back to right a wrong. Sometimes to reveal a secret no one else knows, or to tell family members where a treasure was buried. Sometimes they just can't bear to be dead. Or, like the girl in the song whose bones were made into harp, they return to sing a song of the one who killed them." That was an excerpt from Cold Hands by Cassandra > read more
The Happiness Project
Published on 2012-03-13 19:10:00
“One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy. One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself.” The Happiness Project. I thought, "What a cute way to name a novel. It must have a really happy and light story. Maybe I should read it, I haven't read anything really happy and light for a while." Because that was what I thought it was. It turned > read more
Hey curiosity
Published on 2012-03-12 19:19:00
Tagged by Jayvie. O sige, patulan. Haha. 1. When was the last time you did something for the first time? I try but I can't remember when exactly my last first-time thing was, but I could remember a few first-time things last year like snorkeling and experiencing a concert in Araneta Coliseum (YES). 2. What is your biggest regret in life? Wala. And I don't mean it in a cheesy, hippie, > read more
Sunday steal: Boho accessories
Published on 2012-03-11 09:33:00
Manok ang peg. I wasn't able to do Saturday Steals because I was too busy going around Manila yesterday. I'm pretty sure nobody noticed, hahaha, but I like to explain myself so here we are. Anyway, in "going around Manila", our first stop was Quiapo for what's becoming as my weekly haul of accessories. But this time, we visited just one shop because as the "we" might have already clued you > read more
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Published on 2012-03-11 03:30:00
"It's great that you can listen and be a shoulder to someone, but what about when someone doesn't need a shoulder. What if they need the arms or something like that? You can't just sit there and put everybody's lives ahead of yours and think that counts as love. You just can't. You have to do things." I found a copy of Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower in my sister's pile of > read more
Sauteed Cabbage with Ham
Published on 2012-03-04 04:41:00
One can never go wrong with processed meat. Mekeniii! Something pink and green for Sunday. > read more
Saturday Steal: Banded skirt
Published on 2012-03-02 17:08:00
Splurge: Simone textured power skirt from BCBG for $138 Save: Emerald green stretch banded skirt from Landmark for P300+ BCBG ang peg! Perfect for a corporate pokpok look, especially for those who are not fans of stiff and too formal. Hello from the Insular Life elevator. Oh and if you know where I can find an ombre skirt like this, please let me know through a comment! > read more
Saturday Steal: A night with Lea Salonga
Published on 2012-02-25 09:05:00
Splurge: A couple of thousand of pesos for good seats Save: FREE! Not that shelling out a LOT few thousands of pesos to watch the world-class talent that is Ms Lea Salonga wouldn't be worth it. In my case, it's having a few thousands of pesos to shell that's the problem. But until I can afford watching musicals live (without having to sacrifice a few other more important expenses like, say, food > read more
Another weekend stash of steals
Published on 2012-02-19 02:58:00
Okay, I know I've already made believers out of a fair amount of people when it comes to the thrift haven that is Quiapo BUUUUT it's just so much fun to share about my finds (kikay gurlz reprezant yooo) that I've decided to make it a weekly thing. So starting next week, I'll be posting my Saturday Steals - which could be about other knock off-able things like food and hobbies (lol). But for now ( > read more
Thrift trip: B&S and Wellmanson's
Published on 2012-02-11 12:20:00
Yay me, I finally found Wellmanson's in Quiapo! I frequent Quiapo because I like to scrimp on clothes and accessories and despite having gone through Villalobos Street xxxx times already, I have never noticed the Wellmanson's shop. Okay well, it's not like I've actually exerted any real effort into finding it either...but well, yay I found it na! And I have to say I was a little surprised at how > read more
2012 reading list
Published on 2012-01-27 19:22:00
I don't really reserve a particular time each day for reading, except the early morning commute to work. And even that is dependent on my mood. So even though I can read faster than most, with the little time I allocate for reading, I take long finishing a book from cover to cover. (Fastest would be three days each for Nicholas Spark's Dear John, Greg Cox' Infinite Crisis and six volumes of the > read more
Grab a copy of Saved Newsmagazine's 8th issue!
Published on 2012-01-22 16:35:00
The eighth issue of Saved Newsmagazine is now up for download (free)! The theme is in line with the BMI-organized Saved Festival (the cover story), which was held November 26, 2011 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Inside the issue are more articles on "no compromise", a special guest contribution by Hillsong Publishing head manager Steve McPherson, an exclusive interview with James Mead of > read more
California Pizza Kitchen
Published on 2012-01-08 07:13:00
I haven't done a serious food post in a few months. My appetite (and my curiosity and energy -or whatever is the direct opposite of laziness) has shrunk from a construction worker's to an average Joe's. That and I've also chosen to spend most of my weekends at home trying to complete this list. But yay, now that it has been accomplished, maybe my social life could go back to regular programming.. > read more
January 2012: Building habits
Published on 2012-01-04 18:04:00
I consciously chose not to write another year-ender post because as immensely grateful as I am of everything that has happened and everything I was blessed with, recalling the past in detail will make it extra harder for me to let go of things/people/memories better left in 2011. Sure I can also consciously choose to just share the happy stuff but that would also mean consciously saving the > read more
Merry Christmas!
Published on 2011-12-24 18:03:00
You can make it about kids. You can make it about Santa Claus. You can make it about the happily wrapped gifts under your Christmas tree. You can make it about Noche Buena. You can make it about rave parties on your streets. You can even make it about friends. You can even make it about family. You can make it about whatever it is that's most important to you but you can never shake the fact > read more
El Pollo Loco
Published on 2011-12-15 17:40:00
I'm inclined to write a comprehensive review of Immortals (2011) after seeing it last night but two things prevent me. One, I have a few errands to run on this very sabaw Friday morning. Two, I'm not sure my idea of a comprehensive review (hint: lotsa half-nekkid photos of Henry Cavill) would help anybody who hasn't seen it understand the story. So I'll just give it to ya in two words: OH > read more
Awesome Picks for December: Recommended Books
Published on 2011-12-10 23:25:00
I only got into reading near the end of college. I hated it back in high school. I was so much into TV then, I didn't want anything else eating up my time. I try but really can't remember what is it that finally got me into books, but I believe the first one I ever did read willingly was Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist. That was, in many ways, life-changing. Unlike with movies, I don't have a > read more
Saved Festival
Published on 2011-12-09 22:59:00
"I've sung for You all my life but where are You?" were the words of Parachute Band front man Omega Levine, as he shared about reaching out to God in his darkest hour. Like me, Omega grew up in a Christian home, raised by Christian parents, surrounded by Christian friends. Like me, he attended Sunday school and served in church–and probably for a good few years failed to understand what the > read more
Awesome Picks for December: Wishlist
Published on 2011-12-04 06:28:00
1. MAC Wonderwoman: Obey Me and Spirit of Truth nail lacquer 2. Wonder Woman Makeup Bag in Bulletproof Blue 3. "Girl Power" Marvel tee 4. A Nicholas Sparks that isn't Dear John or Nights in Rodanthe 5. Neil Gaiman's The Sandman series 6. A Chuck Palahniuk that isn't Pygmy or Tell All 7. Kikomachine Komiks nos 3, 4, 5 and 7 8. Marvel 1602 9. Lord of the Flies by William Golding 10. Zombies vs > read more
Bobbhie Birthday!
Published on 2011-07-03 18:24:00
Dear Trixia "Bobbhielyn" Clarito, Some jokes I take seriously. HOKAY. If today isn't your birthday anymore, the only explanation I can offer is that "laziness trumped my ~inspired-ness~" -- and that should be considered a legit enough excuse since > read more
Pasig / Ark Avilon Zoo
Published on 2011-06-28 18:51:00
A client held a press conference at Pasig City's Ark Avilon Zoo and as part of the venue package, we had a free tour plus some basic animal edumacation. Ark Avilon Zoo is the smaller city-version of Avilon Zoo in Montalban, Rizal. It's located insi > read more
A whole bunch of things (aka the last few weeks)
Published on 2011-06-23 20:59:00
Hey guys. June is imposing. I've been sooo busy lately - doing a lot of things, being everywhere. There were days when sleep wasn't even an option. Thank God the rain (aka bed weather) came just when my schedule started calming down. Now I have amp > read more
Profiling Daddy
Published on 2011-06-18 21:29:00
Wanderluster Father Middle East, Germany, USA, and Canada. Davao, Dakak :>, Cebu, Isabela, Lucena, and Bicol. That's all I can remember. I'm sure my father has been to more. Growing up in the slum side of Manila, my dad never had much (or maybe > read more
#Trust30 and more on progress
Published on 2011-06-02 00:22:00
I've been really busy lately - especially (and oddly) after office hours. I scored a freelance design gig for a Taft Avenue university and it's basically eating up my sleep time. But that's nearing deadline already and hopefully by next week, my brai > read more
Quezon City / Lugawan Republic
Published on 2011-05-28 10:21:00
It was a damp Saturday morning. I went to work albeit the flu and tired eyes. There's never really much to do on a Saturday so I figured what the heck, a day's compensation is still worth the effort. I had already made up my mind on what I wanted to > read more
People / Fatti Abinal
Published on 2011-05-25 00:59:00
Mariam Fatima Abinal wouldn’t really fit in to the words “small but terrible.” Small – yes. Terrible – not even close to one percent. This girl was the ultimate busybody in college. In junior year, she was voted president of the “prodiga > read more
Awesome Picks for May: Shops to Raid
Published on 2011-05-20 09:23:00
I'm a little low on the wanderlust lately. I guess Puerto Galera, even if it was just an overnight thing, was enough to satiate my longing for the beach. That and well, I'm saving up for a lot of other things and it wouldn't help that it gets a littl > read more
Personal / I will eat you alive, I swear
Published on 2011-05-12 01:51:00
A friendly reminder from your friendly web neighborhood Awesome: I'm inclined to say that I hate being a snob about this but the truth is I really don't. Time and time again, we've been reminded to think before we click anything on the internet. So > read more
Movies / Fast and Furious 5 (2011)
Published on 2011-05-07 11:25:00
Set in campy Rio de Janeiro, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O'Connor (Paul Walker) are back in the explosive fifth installment of Fast and Furious (Fast Five). Also returning from different previous installments are Mia (Jordanna Brewster), Roman > read more
Puerto Galera / Coral Garden, Underwater Cave
Published on 2011-05-06 23:02:00
Day two was bittersweet. I love waking up knowing that the beach is just two to three minutes away. I love feeling the sand through my toes and the wind in my face. It's so relaxing, so far-fetch from the usual mornings. I wish we had stayed one mor > read more
Puerto Galera / Dolphin Bay Beachfront Resort
Published on 2011-05-03 07:47:00
Bohol would have killed; but I promised not to sour grape about that anymore. I was able to revisit one of the most beautiful islands in the country over the weekend and what else can I do but glory in the experience. On last year's trip to Puerto G > read more
Personal / Back from the Beeeach
Published on 2011-05-02 10:35:00
Yep. I just got back from the beach. I can't wait to tell you all about it! I've been looking forward to the company trip since February and while things didn't go as originally planned, I can say that it was definitely worth the anticipation. Anywa > read more
Awesome Picks for April: PSP Games
Published on 2011-04-29 17:50:00
I've been really, really, really itching to get a video game console for months now. I want something that I'll be able to carry with me everywhere and anytime like a PlayStation Portable. Actually, I really, really, really want a PSP specifically. I > read more
Personal / 25 Random Things Abt Me
Published on 2011-04-27 00:00:00
I did not consider taking Mass Communication when I was in high school. My mind was set “where the money at.” I didn’t even know PLM existed until I took the application test. Had things turned out differently, I would’ve been an Entrep stude > read more
Pampanga / Fish Ponds in Santa Catalina
Published on 2011-04-24 06:35:00
I'm not sure which Pampanga town is it that celebrates its fiesta today; but when I received an invitation yesterday by a friend to celebrate with his family, it took no more than a few minutes for me to say 'yes.' How can one say otherwise to overfl > read more
Quezon City / Heavenly Chocolates
Published on 2011-04-19 03:22:00
I wonder if the idea behind Heavenly Chocolates is to induce death by chocolates. But then again, once you've had a taste of their eye-and-mouth watering desserts, you might be compelled to say “It feels good to be alive.” The first time I've e > read more
Quezon City / Nomnomnom Happy Food
Published on 2011-04-18 01:35:00
Knock, knock! ‘Who’s there,’ you ask? Why, it’s Talong. Talong and Lasting Love Not many people find it But those who do their whole life through Put their heart and soul behind it Talong and Lasting Love No, I haven’t lost it; not yet > read more
Manila / Roxas Boulevard
Published on 2011-04-17 07:37:00
This morning, we went jogging at every Manileño's favorite outdoor workout complex, the Roxas Boulevard-CCP area. It may be a little more polluted now but it still makes for great photos! I have great love for Manila - though primarily due to the > read more
Quezon City / Blackbeard's Seafood Island
Published on 2011-04-16 04:13:00
What is busog? After what felt like forever in choosing where to eat last night, we ended up at Blackbeard's Seafood Island. Originally, I had wanted to eat Chinese but the only viable options are far-flung from Trinoma; especially if we are to ta > read more
Personal / Still Awesome
Published on 2011-04-14 09:14:00
The goal for Awesome in Manila as a blog has always been, first and foremost, to exercise my writing through activities that I enjoy doing and issues I find interesting to think about. You see, before I ever got into the advertising industry, I've al > read more
Flapjacks: Great American Dinners
Published on 2011-04-03 01:56:00
After feeling disappointment over Pancake House last Thursday (was my first time), Flapjacks for a Friday dinner with the college thesis group proved to be a great rebound. For first time experiences, I try not to order anything other than a restau > read more
Inside this Lakwatsera's bag
Published on 2011-04-01 10:40:00
A mini update, while I wait for the photos of tonight's fun, fun date with my college thesis group. I've always wanted to do a "What's in my bag?" post. I'm a "big bag" lady and I carry a lot of stuff with me everywhere I go (it's a rarity that I l > read more
Turn it off, Pilipinas
Published on 2011-03-25 04:06:00
Mama Earth is stressed. Taking care of some 6.1 billion humans (half of which do not even know how to clean up after themselves) is obviously beyond hard work - and yo' Mama has been wingin' it for thousands/millions/billions of years! This Saturd > read more
Top 20 Replies to DOT's "Pilipinas, Tara Na!"
Published on 2011-03-18 01:50:00
There is so much to say about the Pilipinas, Tara Na campaign; but let me summarize everything into one word: ANYARE? As you all know, late last year, DOT came out with its first attempt to re-brand the Philippines (after Tara, Biyahe Tayo) - only > read more
Amici: Affordable Italian
Published on 2011-03-16 09:55:00
What would I not give for even just a one day trip to the gastronomic land of Italy? Caramel Vanilla (P130) / Puttanesca (P200) Thankfully, Manila abounds with restaurants that would take at least our imaginations flying to the land of pizza, pas > read more
Headlines of the Week
Published on 2011-03-15 05:22:00
I'm sure y'all must already know (every detail) about the catastrophe that hit Japan. If you don't, well, the internet abounds with information and misinformation. Trying to filter what to believe and not - getting lost in it all - is the most exciti > read more
Hey Fox, we're waiting for the punchline
Published on 2011-03-10 03:45:00
I cannot get over this. As expected, X-Men: First Class made it to Yahoo's home page news. What nobody expected is that it would...for having really bad poster designs. Good job, 20th Century Fox! Certainly the most teasing X-Men posters I've ever se > read more
Martha's 22th
Published on 2011-03-09 08:01:00
No typo there. SURPRISE! To Aika: because you are old and you deserve a "whut up" in my blog. One of my bestest friends in college celebrated here twenty-tooth birthday last Saturday. Dang girl, you old. Friends, pakibati naman si Lola Martha please > read more
Trying out Circuit Training
Published on 2011-03-08 02:59:00
I slacked major on exercise the past few weeks. Cold morning weather makes it harder to get out of bed every day. Two months ago, I bought a pair of 2 lb light weights as a birthday present for myself but it's a shame how it's just collecting dust at > read more
Awesome Picks for March: ~gasmic Comics Blogs
Published on 2011-03-04 17:34:00
There are only two comic series I diligently read through (strip and graphic novel, respectively): Manix Abrera’s Kikomachine Komiks and Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman. I’ve always been drawn to graphics but over the last few years of college, I’v > read more
A Very Heavenly Chocolate Cake
Published on 2011-03-02 17:50:00
Hey guys! I just had the best slice of chocolate cake in my entire life!!! To beat! For reals. Have you guys heard of Heavenly Chocolates? It's a specialty store of chocolate products in Roces Ave in QC. I haven't been there but uh...just the thoug > read more
Subway's Italian BMT: Biggest, Meatiest, Tastiest
Published on 2011-03-02 01:58:00
That might as well be what BMT stands for because I did not find any Bacon or Mushroom in my sandwich. Slices of ham, pepperoni and salami; with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers and onions in a 6” parmesan bread; topped with mayo. Well I > read more
On the famed EDSA: What power?
Published on 2011-02-25 10:52:00
(Disclaimer: As random as I can get.) I didn't know until a few hours ago that the imeldific (adj. ostentatious extravagance) Imelda Marcos was listed among Newsweek's The Greediest People of All Time (2009). And all this time I be like, "Why y'all > read more
Pyromusical 2011: Portugal and UK
Published on 2011-02-20 10:55:00
Thank you Mharge - you're the bestest best friend everrr - and Atty Leng and Lai for the perfect weekender and post-birthday gift! I didn't really intend to see the fireworks but boy am I glad to have stayed. I am now hooked and really very excited t > read more
The Real Thing Diner: Coca-Cola and more
Published on 2011-02-16 03:48:00
Open Coca-Cola, open happiness. Coke's new jingle was stuck in my head for a few days last week. I don't know if it's because of the resemblance to Katy Perry's Teenage Dream. Whatever it is, gah, it's annoying. Now please don't get me wrong, I lov > read more
Excerpts for a Happy Monday
Published on 2011-02-13 17:08:00
I've never been one for Valentine's Day - not because I'm bitter or lacking a partner but merely because I just don't get it (like monthsaries). I think even if things are different, if in some parallel universe I am with someone, I still wouldn't se > read more
Awesome Picks for February: Good reads
Published on 2011-02-12 22:34:00
I love reading. I read almost everything - from books to newspaper and magazine articles, comic strips, blogs, letters, even dictionaries and other reference materials. Sounds boring and tedious but I think in this day and age, learning (in general) > read more
Max's: 66 years of "sarap to the bones"
Published on 2011-02-11 10:42:00
I failed at being Ted Mosby the other day. It was "Happy birthday, Sir Lester" day in the office and we were supposed to come in as TV show characters. I chose Ted because he's supposed to look effortless - and I fail even at that. My hair just wou > read more
Finio: The modern Pinoy's restaurant
Published on 2011-02-08 16:42:00
Tomas Morato is not a walkable place at high noon. It's hot and buzzling with cars all day - definitely a better view at night. But if there is one thing I love about TM (all day, any day) is the array of dining choices. If only my appetite can accom > read more
Kanin Club: Finally!
Published on 2011-02-07 23:26:00
Let me start by saying Kanin Club's Seafood Kare-Kare and Sinigang na Tadyang ng Baka are the best! Two Fridays ago, we had a feast. We had hoped to conquer Kanin Club but surprisingly, things went 360 - Kanin Club pwned us. You have to understand, > read more
New layout: Alchemy Advertising's blog
Published on 2011-02-07 06:34:00
Unlike most, this work day has been very productive. It's still not toxic in the office (anticipating) but at least, I found something to be busy with the entire day. I revamped the company's blog - made it look simpler and reader-friendly. I actua > read more
Summer style: Boots and bare legs
Published on 2011-02-05 02:43:00
I am definitely looking forward to summer. I've been itching to go on a road trip to somewhere up north and while I'm not yet decided on the travel points and destination, I can already see myself having a good time. I have a music playlist in progre > read more
The Versatile Blogger
Published on 2011-02-03 07:59:00
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Roni Flores, for considering me worthy to receive this award! Who would've thought, right? One of the best birthday presents ever! I'd be lying if I don't say I find it exciting because I do! When I started this blo > read more
20: I feel legit!
Published on 2011-02-01 18:08:00
Most people I know fret(ted) turning twenty. I, on the other hand, do not see what there's to miss about being a teenager. Two days ago I turned 20 and I finally feel legit. My cuteness is perennial. Truth is, I am overwhelmed at all that has happen > read more
Tokyo Cafe: Western-Japanese fusion
Published on 2011-01-28 12:17:00
I am definitely no expert in international cuisine so I'm not really sure if it would be appropriate to call it a 'fusion' but Tokyo Cafe definitely isn't your usual Japanese restaurant. In fact, you're not going to find sushi, maki, sashimi and oth > read more
Pasta Box: If you want it to-go
Published on 2011-01-26 23:45:00
What makes Pasta Box different from other pasta restaurants? One, it's local. Two, it's healthy. Three, it's quirky. Four, it's pasta-however-you-want-it. Five, it's affordable. And six, you can have it to-go - in a box! Literally! Tucked in the n > read more
Hocus: Definitely no hocus
Published on 2011-01-25 23:46:00
The Collective is a haven for hobbies of all sorts - even bike enthusiasts will find it a happy place. If you're a biker looking for a shop to restore your old Patria, Hocus is the place to go. You wouldn't miss it - it has the usual rusty talyer > read more
Yadu: Enchanting bag forest
Published on 2011-01-24 22:05:00
Bags are literally everywhere! My eyes widened at the sight of what could possibly be piles and branches of hundreds of bags. It felt as if we entered some sort of a patchwork forest and the enchantment began even before we opened the door. We wa > read more
Vinyl on Vinyl: It's forever
Published on 2011-01-24 00:43:00
If you happen to find yourself driving around Makati with nothing to do, I suggest taking a few turns until you get to Malugay Street. There you'll find The Collective - the newest hot spot for artists and enthusiasts alike. Aptly named, The Collect > read more
Comfort food: Cold Rock and Chewy Jr
Published on 2011-01-23 09:06:00
Team Kaladkarin (well, half of us) met at Makati over the weekend for a sweet treat. Originally from Singapore, Chewy Junior opened its first Philippine branch last year. Supposedly, it started some sort of a craze for chewy cream puffs over ther > read more
The Sandwich Guy: I like you na
Published on 2011-01-22 10:53:00
I had been meaning to try The Sandwich Guy since the first time I passed by its space in SM Megamall last month. I had let several chances pass because I was a bit reluctant to spend more than P50 for a sammich. (Even a six year old can put together > read more
Marina: Breakfast like a boss'
Published on 2011-01-18 09:42:00
What better way is there to start a work week than an "all you can eat" breakfast buffet? Marina Restaurant at Panay Ave serves an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet every day, 6 am to 10 am, for only P149 per head. That's already inclusive of bottoml > read more
Awesome Picks for January: Blogs
Published on 2011-01-17 19:30:00
I spend a lot of time in the internet everyday. Work allows me to be connected all nine hours and the fast speed internet connection at home is irresistible. In my idle time (or whenever I can multi-task), I just surf around the web - looking for int > read more
Chic-Boy: Three girls and a chicken
Published on 2011-01-17 07:58:00
I craved for lechong manok last week and while I'd usually just march to the nearby Sr. Pedro to get my fix, I remembered that I had wanted to try Chic-Boy since late last year. Jil and Edz must have thought I was kidding when I said I'd order an e > read more
Gulliver's Travels (2010)
Published on 2011-01-15 17:28:00
Jack Black stars in the Jonathan Swift classic Gulliver's Travels. In an attempt to impress Darcy Silverman (Amanda Peet), main mailroom man Gulliver (Black) hops on a speedboat and sails to discover the secret of the Bermuda Triangle. Caught in a > read more
Ma Mon Luk: Written down in history
Published on 2011-01-06 09:03:00
I really did not intend to spend for food until next week; but today didn't turn out to be such an awesome day at the office. I wanted some comfort food (MAMI!) so I asked Cat to come with to the historical Ma Mon Luk. We've read so many good revi > read more
Desiring happiness
Published on 2011-01-04 00:32:00
I wanted to write about happiness and being such a vague and vast topic, I didn't know where to start. I am a child of media so therefore my primary resort is to Google existing articles about it (keywords: articles on happiness). I came across title > read more
2010: A Year of Hits and Misses
Published on 2010-12-31 04:29:00
2010 is a year of hits and misses. I say 'is' since as I write, we're still a few hours away from the dawn of the new year. I say 'is' because the truth is, there is still a part of me that refuses to let this year go. There is no need, no point in > read more