Better late than never ❊ Fireworks and New Year’s musings!
This New Year Celebration was nothing like our usual Manila New Year’s.
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Better late than never ❅ How we celebrated New Year’s Eve!
We were definitely worried at first that we were going to be all sad and lonely on New Year’s Eve. New Year is such a big event in Manila that I usually need at least 2 days to recover from it hehe. This year most of our Filipino friends here in Jakarta were home for the Holidays, but thankfully our Fab friend Ted invited us to Kemang Kolonie New Year’s Eve celebration!
Read MoreBetter late than never ❅ Christmas Lunch 2010
Okay I just realized that I didn’t even put up any posts on how we spent Christmas Day and New Years Eve! Somehow it got buried in all the other pictures I had and I never got to post them. Since my blog is my online journal, I am not doing a great job at journaling the holidays am I if I don’t put it up before January ends! So here goes!
Read MoreNew TV Show: Being Human U.S.
I loved the original British supernatural drama-comedy, Being Human from BBC. In fact it even replaced True Blood as my favorite vampire/supernatural show. The U.S. version is now showing and I watched the first episode. How did it hold up?
Read MoreDo you have the BIG solution to poverty?
If you do then by all means please enter this contest! And help alleviate poverty in Metro Manila!
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STEAL ✄ DEAL: Sale at Aksara Bookstore!
Today I dropped by Aksara for some therapy (checking out is extremely soothing for me – like going around the supermarket) only to find out that all their books are on SALE.
Read MoreSTEAL ✄ DEAL: High Tea at Huize Van Welly
My lovely friend K
After that wonderful lunch at Huize Van Wely, I couldn’t stop thinking of their desserts. So when I planned today’s post-lunch coffee and dessert with my friend K, I proposed that we have it at Huize Van Wely – in Pacific Place Mall this time.
Upon arriving I immediately notice a big sign with a promo for Citibank Platinum Card Holders. (YAY I finally get to use my card for a perk!)
It was a TWO FOR ONE on HIGH TEA! Weeee!
Read MoreCharging Station in Action!
Remember our secret compartment for charging station & storage (on top of TD’s shoe compartment in our mega-console)?
For Christmas I gave TD a universal charging station that fit perfectly in the hidden compartment! Here’s a picture of it in action!
The Sanctuary Universal Charging Station
You can see how awesome it is in the video below.
In fact, this BlueLounge product has won several international design awards. It’s not only functional (can charge up to 1500 different gadgets) but it also looks aesthetic!
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10,000 hours
Practicing a specific task for a total of around 10,000 hours – that is the key to success in any field according to Malcom Gladwell.
Read MoreFord Supermodel of the World 2011 is Filipina Danica Flores Magpantay!
I woke up today to great news! Danica Flores Magpantay is the FIRST Filipino to win the Ford Supermodel of the World title! And about time too!
Read MoreHow to get tickets to the Azkals game in Bacolod
Just wanted to share this even if I myself can’t watch the AFC game against Mongolia on February 09, 2011 (7pm) in Panaad Stadium, Bacolod. So excited for everyone in the Philippines who are going to be able to watch it!
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Read MoreCould this guy be a new player for The Azkals?
Dennis Cagara
(image: afb-media.de)
Check out this cool video of him below! Did you see the legs on this one? Talk about thunder thighs! LOL!
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