My sister Alexa and I had our birthday last week so my mom and I were thinking of where to have dinner to celebrate our special day. After coming up with a list of restaurants, I remembered that I recently received some Uncle Cheffy gift certificates after I attended an event. Because we didn’t want to …
A Kiss of Superb Spanish Food at Beso Cucina Vinoteka
It’s Valentine’s Day — a time for flowers, chocolates, sweet notes, and of course, kisses! Speaking of kisses, you probably know what a French kiss is. But have you ever had a Spanish kiss? I had, and it was delicious! Before you get intrigued, let me stop you right there. I am talking about Beso, …
Shimmian Manila’s Grand Opening at The Block SM North EDSA
Shimmian Manila Surgicenter is the first clinic in the Philippines that offers reconstructive rhinoplasty using Gore-tex technology. It is an affiliate of the Shimmian Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul Korea. In the Philippines, Shimmian Manila is owned and operated by Dr. Levi John Lansangan, a certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of experience in …
Kichitora of Tokyo at Glorietta 5
When my friends from my very first job called for a reunion and suggested two ramen places for dinner, I thought to myself, “But all ramen dishes taste the same!” Okay, that’s a bit unfair since I haven’t actual tried all ramen places in the metro. For those that I have tried, though, I wasn’t …
I’m Not Your Superwoman
I’ve always liked being a “slashie.” I like being able to say that I am a marketing professional / writer / blogger / emcee / singer / teacher / homemaker, even though I do not practice these professions all at the exact same time. Somehow, more slashes always made me feel more accomplished. The more …
New Year, New Shoes: Sofiel Pink by SOLA Soleful Manila
It’s the New Year, and that only means it’s time to apply that saying “out with the old, in with the new.” The last few days of my 2013 were spent on spring cleaning and parting ways with outfits and shoes that: a) I haven’t used in a long time, or b) I will probably …
Truth Thursdays: All Things New
How was your New Year’s Eve? Mine started with a bang… and not in a good way, unfortunately. While the whole world was celebrating and counting down to 2014, I was spending that climacteric arguing with someone who was close to me. Our voices were loud, just like the blasting firecrackers and our words were …
Why ’13 Was NOT a Lucky Year
It is widely known that the number 13 is considered an unlucky number in some countries. I’m not entirely superstitious but last year, when we were counting down to 2013 as we blew our party horns, and shook our wallets and purses as the clock struck 12:00, I thought to myself, “I wonder if the …
Christmas Lunch and Dinners at Saboten, Wildflour, Balboa, 26th Street Bistro by Coffee Bean, and Black Olive Cerveceria
‘Tis the season to be fatty – because it’s the season for Christmas lunches and dinners. Every December, my waist line seems to get about 2 to 3 inches bigger because of all the get togethers over food with family and friends. But that’s okay because what better way to celebrate the holidays than with …
The jobsDB Mobile App 2.0
After I graduated in 2006, I immediately started to look for a job. Back then, walk-in job applications were common. In my business attire matched with slippers, I would walk under the sweltering sun, brown envelopes containing my resumes in tow and a pair of high heeled shoes in my bag, as I hopped from …