I was reading articles on dove.ph when I encountered an article about moisturization. It reminded me of an instance where I was having my facial and my therapist asked my age. I don’t lie about my age, I’m proud of speaking out loud the many years of experience I already had. “26 ka na pala [...]
Have you planned your Holidays yet? It’s nearing summer and of course, the much awaited long holiday – Holy Week. If you want to experience Holy Week like you’ve never had before, you might want to try this out! All over the Philippines, towns are dotted with old Spanish colonial churches that have stood the [...]
Hello everyone! It’s been a crazy hectic week for me at work and my tweets are bombarded with updates about my job. But, I’m happy because it is a job I love doing. Almost every day, I chill with different local (and international *wink*) actors and actresses and though sometimes we come home late from [...]
I’ve flown solo before but I think it’s my first time alone in Hong Kong. I just made sure that I don’t go home too late when I went to Avenue of the Stars because Nathan Road was full of potentially dangerous people. Anyhoo… I brought clothes for an 18 deg C weather cause that’s [...]
HARRR!!! I’ve been really really busy with our team in maintaining David’s official online site with TV5. (Your task is to please take a look at it, followarchuleta.ph ktnxbai ) It’s a job I love because I get to be with a lot of people everyday and I believe, every single person I meet has [...]
A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. ~Roald Dahl Just a quick thought for [...]
Singapore Grand Prix starts early this year as Early Bird Tickets are now on sale! Get discounts from SGD 20 to SGD 170 off! They have a lot of changes in their ticketing. I can’t seem to find 1-day walkabout passes anymore. They have single day passes for some grandstands at limited availability. They now [...]
After the Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards, we headed to a famous night club in Malaysia – Zouk! I’ve heard of this club from friends and their blog posts and I was really excited to finally land my party feet on Zouk! We had free passes and drinks courtesy of Nuffnang and one of their [...]
So I got my new Canon S100 from Pixel Pro I got them at a good price.. better price than in Malaysia. So you guys don’t really need to go out of the country to get them cameras! You can check out their stores at the bottom of the post Or add PixelPro on Facebook [...]
It was one grand night. We had a limited time to prepare and rest because we had a 12-hour travel from The Fort to DMIA Clark to Sepang Malaysia to Putrajaya. Finally a familiar sign – that means we’re finally in Malaysia! So near, yet so far… me and Jane inside the bus to our [...]
On a lazy workday… Long top from Funky Plum Gray and white stripes from SM Dept store Black leggings from F21 Sandals – Crocs and pink handbag from Glambox!
I love dressing up! I bought a lot of wigs in Hong Kong and I never got to use them… here’s me as Christina Aguilera.. it’s an impromptu look… top: F21 leopard print pants – from Sungei Wang, Bukit Bintang Malaysia wig – from Hong Kong bracelets – assorted and combined shoes: Dumond and my [...]
I haven’t been really “Dressing Up” when I was freelancing because I stayed home and worked at home all the time. The only time I dress up is when I have a meeting or when I go to events. And since I have a rockin new job that I love – everyday, I am forced [...]
Seeing this video made me think of my answer to the question “What do you love about your body?” … … … … … Why is it so hard? If you asked me this question a year ago, I would have burst into tears. My self esteem was so low at that point that [...]
Sneak peek and a few photos of the night that happened! I always love going to Malaysia and this time we stayed at the Marriott Putrajaya hotel =
Hello travel-hungry folks! Work is work, but when there are holidays, it’s time to travel! Plan your leaves and vacations early and base it on the Philippine Holidays 2012 Calendar below : Check out my friends and partner’s holiday deals from time to time: AdvenTours from AirPhil Express. You can also visit their Facebook page for any questions. [...]
Check out these new travel accessories from Go Travel and Travelon! More details here at WIM (yes I also contribute articles for WIM): http://www.wheninmanila.com/travel-accessories-travelon-and-go-travel/ Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer
Failing to plan is planning to fail. I have always been a believer of being prepared when it comes to school, work, my daily activities, my own health and even with relationships. I have prepared my mind to stay in a very conservative state of mind. I believe that I don’t have the power to [...]
So, I woke up to a new place! (we left at 1 am an arrived at 5:30) and the bus was so cold Well, I’ve been here before to speak about blogging ta-da!!! I’m actually here for the Pangasinan Digital ICT Congress Co-creating the Digital Future of Pangasinan It’s 5 o’clock in the morning.. and [...]
When traveling, another essential tool on my list are closed shoes! But bringing some of my closed shoes with heels could be troublesome, bulky and walking around in a foreign place with heels could be a disaster. My most effective solution – Foldable Ballet Flats. Some destinations in tours would require closed shoes especially when [...]
Just when you thought your luggage is safe with your own locks, it is still not. The easiest way to hack inside your luggage is actually through the zippers. I have actually tried opening my own luggage using only a ball point ballpen. Check out this video to see what I mean. There wouldn’t be [...]
This is a story of me and Nuffnang, of how our friendship came to be. I have written about our story a few times in my blog before, but I believe the blog post is too old for anyone to discover (unless you stalk me and you read all of my blog post). It all [...]
BPI Just recently launched their new BPI Cards site, along with new BPI cards that are adept to your digital lifestyle. With this, they also launched a shopping website exclusive for BPI Card holders. Our life has transformed and most of us have a digital life. We book tickets and hotels online, shop online, pay [...]
It was my first time celebrating Halloween in Boracay! I felt a little bit secure this time seeing lots of Police in every corner of the island. They were wearing comfy uniforms with light blue collared shirts and comfy shorts. But still I heard there were still some minor incidents reported. Anyway, it’s the island [...]
Hi guys! Last night I was at Prive where Mika Hakkinen graced us with his presence to promote their campaign “Don’t drink and drive”. Mika Hakkinen is one of the greatest drivers in the world of Formula 1. He is from Finland, same country where my other F1 favorite driver hails – Kimi Raikkonen. Here [...]
“Smartphone for the Youth” – I speak in my title as if I’m not one with the “youth” anymore but hey – Youth is not a number, it’s a state of mind! *snap* *snap* On a serious note, youngsters have many demands now. I for one, cannot live without my phone! I can go [...]
Have you watched No Other Woman? If you have, did you notice how stunning Anne Curtis looked with her “goddess hair” – it was super thick with full sexy waves! I was super inggit and all the time I wanted to buy hair thickening products! But, I discovered a better alternative to these hair [...]
Camera bags may be taken for granted by most photographers – including me. Sometimes I don’t see a point in investing in one because they’re either too expensive or too bulky for me to carry around. Sadly, I had to break a DSLR to realize the value of a bag. I won’t explain further it’s [...]
Yes, fuhrealz! Johnnie Walker is inviting the F1 legend Mika Hakkinen over here in the Philippines! Mika Hakkinen is Johnnie Walker’s responsible drinking ambassador. I am a huge fan of F1 myself and I also love to race!!! I take it to the race tracks though because I know the importance of being safe [...]
They didn’t call Bacolod the “City of Smiles” for nothing! The Masskara Festival started in the early 80s. That was a time for crisis in the city with a sunken ship and the sugarcane crisis. It was bad times for the people of Bacolod. The artists and the government worked to hold a Festival in [...]
I’ve been loving my HTC ChaCha! I think I was one of the first few people to *own* it because I won it through Smart-HTC launch! It’s an amazing phone and I thought it is priced really high because of the touch screen and the qwerty physical keyboard! But, you can get it at P15,500 [...]
When in Dagupan, you must visit the origins of Plato Wraps! We know that Plato Wraps here in Manila are just food carts, but you should visit the place that started it all. Plato Wraps started humbly at a local bakeshop in the lovely province in Dagupan. The owners wanted to create something unique out [...]
*using HTC Chacha’s 5 megapixel camera on low light condition at Opus. It has built-in flash but I didn’t use it in the photo above. No post-processing done picture as is
Despite the typhoon, people were BOLD enough (including me) to attend the launching of the new BlackBerry 7 OS and the new line of phones that already carries it! The event was hosted by my favorite Bianca Valerio who looked lovely in a vintage long red dress. Research in motion (RIM) today launched the new [...]
Earlier on I blogged about getting to touch the new Smart Netphone firsthand that will revolutionize the way we communicate today. Blog post here. Credit: Sexy Nomad I received a unit for loan to review so that I can test further the features of this new SmartPhone! Let’s jump to the key items that the Smart [...]
A fine head of hair adds beauty to a good face, and terror to an ugly one. ~Lycurgus Just borrowed this quote from Lycurgus – an ancient name, a law-giver in Sparta. Even in the old times, they recognize that hair is a big part of your appearance. Hair influences our over-all look. It could [...]
Today, I conducted a 30 min talk on Social Media and Marketing at the Lyceum Northwestern University in Dagupan. The half-day activity is titled “2011 Conference on IT Concepts: A Slice of the Web Today“. Speakers: Blogging 101 – Micaela Rodriguez Social Media and Marketing – Yours truly, Hannah Villasis Understanding Search Engines – Fitz [...]
UPDATE: Hi guys, I didn’t win the GPSS contest so that means, I am not the one raffling the winners. Thanks to everyone who –supported me! – Hey guys! Adrenaline levels are up as September comes alive with Grand Prix Season Singapore! It’s that month where F1 fans in the Philippines get closer to living [...]
From the race track to the dance floor! Fashion, sports, music, rhythm and glamour all combined together! Amber lounge is the hottest, most exclusive after party in the F1 world. It’s the party everyone’s looking forward to. Amber Lounge only happens in selected countries and Singapore is one of them! I dream to also [...]
Whenever you attend or watch F1, there’s always motorsport drama! You are going to live louder than life at this year’s Grand Prix Season Singapore as it returns from September 16 – 25, 2011 to complement the world’s only Formula One night race. This is the fourth year that Singapore is hosting the night race [...]
So here’s my story. I just got back from a shoot at GMA and I was like “so sayang my makeup! let me do a photoshoot”… Then it rained T___T but you know what they say, when life throws you lemons, make lemonade. And that’s exactly what I did. When the rain got lighter, I [...]
The word “Geek” has transformed over time. Back then it was such an anti-social term. But right now, when you say geek, you think Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. As a kid, I had this great passion for numbers and science. Yes, you’d call me a geek nerd. I was a bookworm as [...]
First week of September has just ended – 2 more weeks to go before the Singapore Grand Prix. But on September 16th, Grand Prix Season Singapore Starts! Without further ado, here are the highlights of this year’s Grand Prix Season Singapore: H&M Opening in Signapore HnM Just opened in Singapore on the first week [...]
A lot of people ask me what to expect when they watch the Singpaore Grand Prix. I often say, “It’s Louder Than Life” The people who go here are not necessarily motorsports enthusiasts but they are people who don’t want to miss out on all the fun that the Grand Prix Season Singapore has to [...]
Let’s go back to history a little bit. I want you guys to learn a lot from my blog especially interesting stuff. Don’t fall asleep reading this post okay? Merdeka in Malay means Independence. Just like the Philippines, Malaysia also struggled colonization from Britain. Manila was also under the British rule around the 1700s for [...]
It’s finally September! Ghost month is over and the fun starts again! Up to now, I’m still unsure whether or not I will get to witness yet another live Formula 1 Grand Prix Season Singapore experience. But if I do, there’s one girl I definitely would love to see perform live! Shakira, Shakira! Last year, [...]
Don’t we all love boxes?! It’s always such a mystery when you see one! First, you assess if the box is big or small. Then, you hold it… try to shake it and feel it! Then you guess what’s inside. It’s a gift, a surprise – but whatever it is, it exercises our brain to [...]
Tonight, August 31 2011 Smart just released their very own line of cellphones – the Netphone! For now, they have the Netphone 701 and they are planning to build other models soon! I could remember my first cellphone handed down by my uncle. It was a Smart phone. That was the only brand I saw [...]
I took a creative writing class at Modern Academy last month and I couldn’t believe I’m writing stories now! I took a vow to better my writing for my blogging and possibly write more articles for print and other online publications. But guess what, I’ve gained so much more than that! I’ve learned to stretch [...]
(long post ) At my quarter life (assuming I’d live till 100), I’d have to say I have a lot of check marks on my to-do list already! And I just checked another one when I finally boarded a cruise ship! The Asian cruise is part of the Fly and Sail package of AirPhil Express [...]
I haven’t written food blogs in a while. I was more focused on health and fitness. But what is health without food? Food indeed is fuel for our body. When I’m travelling, food tripping is part of my adventure! I was so happy that I was with fellow bloggers who enjoy food like I do! [...]
Aug 19, 2011 Greetings from Singapore! Our Adventour started by arriving at Changgi Airport via Airphil Express. Airphil Express just launched their Fly and Sail package which would include trips to Singapore flying with Airphil Express and Sailing to Malaysia on a cruise ship! Who says you can’t get to experience this luxury package? It’s [...]
Hello guys Finally! I’m going to travel again via Airphil Express and will be sailing from Singapore to Malaysia <3 My feet is definitely itching for some travel, my heart thrives for some adventure and my stomach cries for asian food! Milk teas, Bah Kut Teh and Char Kway Teo – whaddup! Come to momma! [...]
Penshoppe relaunched their very first store at SM North EDSA with it, they had a new store look and lots of new designs including shoes and accessories that I love! Back in the fitting room, it’s time to try out some clothes! Loving the new designs! I LOVE this maxi dress! It’s perfect here in [...]
TA-DA!!! Sharing my experience with the Blackberry Playbook so far <3 The Flair: hardware and packaging light enough and tiny! (fits in my purse) multi-tasking is a breeze! you don’t know how much time it saves!!! full web browsing experience including flash rendering personally for me: I can blog and manage my social media projects [...]
My last travel was in Hong Kong last February and I feel like I haven’t traveled in ages. I know, I know I’m a travelholic and a shopaholic. I usually travel at least every two months (locally or internationally) and right now, I’ve been dying to do that. I got excited knowing that PAL is [...]
Banks have been thinking of better, safer and smarter ways to accommodate the needs of your normal daily spending activities. As a full-time blogger, I need to keep on satisfying my shopping, food tripping and travel needs Else, what am I going to blog about? I’m pretty sure all of you are spenders as well [...]
The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do. I don’t think I will be where I am now if I didn’t stop to look fear in the face. I used to have stage fright, but I really love dancing and performing and so I had to overcome it. [...]
It all just happened that Vince’s friends from San Diego where at the same place and at the same time as we were. Vince and I were visiting Hong Kong again while it’s still cold there and his friends took a pit stop in Hong Kong for their Asia backpacking trip. I’ve been to Hong [...]
I love parties and costume parties! Stock Market invited a few bloggers for a 30s night and I gladly breezed through a busy schedule to come in costume. I was so confused, I never lived in the 30s (:P) and I don’t know what’s the fashion at the time so I had to turn to [...]
Hey guys, healthy living need not be booooorrrrriiiing. Two contests for the young — ahem, that’s me —- and the not-so-very-young are ongoing on Facebook. Really, there are so many contests there, but these two got my attention. For one, I’m into healthy lifestyle. Or I try my damned best to be. Two, these contests [...]
February 8th, 2012
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