Celebrate joy!

Last Thursday morning, Ate Flo texted me to invite me to the Passion Manila concert that night. I have heard about it before but in the last two times that the group visited the Philippines, I wasn't able to go, and being the kaladkarin girl that I am, I immediately sent "gaaaaame!" :) It was such a great thing to have--what for me--is the best seat in the house! We got Patron seats and I can really see the faces of David Crowder, Kristian Stanfill and Louie Giglio, and it's an amazing sight to behold.

Got back from Baler yesterday and geez, a few unexpected things happened, but we also got to experience some new things :) More details soon! For now, these rules are posted on one of the walls at Bay's Inn, the place we stayed at. Which numbers should you start living by? :)

Hello there! If you're planning to get on that surf board soon, whether it's at Baler, La Union, Siargao, Zambales or Hawaii (yehesss!), here are some items you may want to include in your beach bag. Since surfing is quite a different sort of beach activity from the chill/party feel of Boracay or the quiet/serene vibe of Palawan or Bohol, a tougher set of beach clothes and things are essential. Ready?

Summer is here! Yesterday, I walked the length of Makati and I must say that the sun was beating down so hard, it's kind of a love-hate relationship I have with its rays. I can't help but feel all excited with my upcoming beach trips with this weather but THIS heat while you're in the city is not very cool (Lol, pun intended).  Just being a brat here, wanting to have my own clouds in Manila and yet a sunny weather when I'm somewhere with seas and sands. Well, note to self: "you can't have it all, lady." :)

A new look is fitting for a new year, and somewhere in Katipunan Avenue, a salon is sporting a fresh new look. Say hello to the new Soiree Salon & Spa! Yes, our friends from Soiree has just renovated their salon and reopened last week. From my previous post here and here , you can see how they were also the reason behind my different looks. And I am now typing this with a new look as well, but more about that on my next post :) Going back to these guys, I'm very excited to give you a short tour of the place because it really looks lovely. :)

Hey lovelies! How about some sweet fix in the name of tea and french macarons? Milk tea has taken the country by storm years ago and has proven to the tea cynics that this previously-coined foodie trend is here to stay... But while french macarons are somewhat dessert newbies in the local scene, they have gained quite a following with the dessert-loving crowd with its sweet+salty balance and crunch+chewy texture.

Ramen and katsu are all the rave these days, and with so many restaurants setting up shops with these two fares, Tampopo is nothing short of brave to set up their first branch here in Manila just last December.