Sometimes, I cook way too much rice and I don’t have the heart to throw the unconsumed rice away because I am always reminded of the popular Filipino guilt-trip warning: “Ang dami daming nagugutom sa mundo.” (“There are so many people in the world who are starving”). It’s not like they’ll suddenly and magically get …
I love shrimps! I will even go as far as saying that they are treasures of the sea. They are so versatile that you can eat them with mostly anything, and they taste good in any form or size. Because I love shrimps so much, I thought of cooking them for dinner. At first, I …
Two iconic brands partner to introduce a collection of arm candy beginning Fall 2013. LeSportsac and Dylan’s Candy Bar announce a collection of candy-inspired bags, available beginning Fall 2013. By pioneering the largest state-of-the-art sweets emporium and candy lifestyle brand known as Dylan’s Candy Bar, Dylan Lauren has changed the way we see candy …
After dining at Rustic Mornings, Mike and I strolled around the area and explored a little. In the middle of a grassy area, next to a white fountain, was a humongous (and very random) high-heeled stiletto pump shoe made of leaves and steel. What did I do? Why, what else do you do when you …
My to-do list last Sunday consisted of the following things: 1. Unwind after a long and dragging work week 2. Reward myself with a scrumptious meal 3. Go on a romantic date with my boyfriend (and if possible, try something new with him) 4. Learn how to take photos with a DSLR camera With all …
I just wanted to have fun. That was my goal last Saturday – just go to my friend’s birthday dinner at the Fort, laugh and relax with my other friends, and forget about my pressing worries even for just a few hours. Things were going really well and everyone was in high spirits – until …
“Her hair color is too bright. She should darken it a little.” “His thighs are too big. The pants might not fit.” “Her face looks too mature.” “She looks better when she smiles without showing her teeth.” “Cute but looks a bit dull and lacking in personality” “Not very striking but very photogenic. She looks …
Last July 27, I attended a seminar hosted by Freelancer.com (which is the same as Freelancer.ph, in case you’re wondering) on “How To Start A Career As A Freelance Writer in the Philippines” held at the 47 East events venue at Esteban Abada Street in Quezon City. I have been a freelance writer for the …
I read an article in a magazine entitled “Are You Where You Want To Be?” by Anna Davies. She advised readers to wake up an hour early for a week. She says, “Use the extra time to work out or sip a latte. The point is, you’ll be practicing doing stuff because you want to, not …
Nine years ago, I started a blog. That blog was more than an online journal. It was my confidante who I shared all of my innermost thoughts to. It was my virtual psychotherapist that kept me sane when I was on the edge of madness. It was, in a way, an extension of myself. I …
