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Sagada Adventure| Short but Sweet

May 13, 2017

I first heard of Sagada, Mountain Province years ago when my younger sister went with some friends. At the time, there wasn't a whole lot of buzz about the place, unlike today. She always said we should go there even just once in our lives. We put it off for a long time. Last week, we finally decided to make…read more

Health & Beauty

It Started With NAKED|Makeup Collection Faves (Eyes)

April 3, 2017

"Vida? Is that you?" My cousins were laughing at the fact that I was gushing over makeup. You see, I was a huge tomboy growing up. Sometimes, when we would go clubbing, they would have some fun giving me a makeover. If I had my way, I would hit up Bai Disco (Is my age showing?) completely bare-faced. Until I…read more

Health & Beauty, Life

Cloth Pads| The Return of the Pasador

March 10, 2017

Years ago, women had to wear wads of cloth, locally known as "Pasadors" inserted into their underwear to absorb period blood. They were only too happy when disposable pads finally came out. Since then, disposable pads have undergone several makeovers in order to make women's periods more tolerable. I personally was a Modess girl for a long time. Even when…read more

Health & Beauty

Menstrual Cups| FAQs Answered

February 12, 2017

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THAT THING?!" That was the reaction I got from my cousin when I told her about the cup. I expected it because that was also my exact same reaction when I first saw a picture of it. I recently started selling menstrual cups online, and I have gotten a TON of questions about them. This…read more

Culture

“High Hello”| Wonggoys Album Launch with 22Tango Records

January 11, 2017

I had seen them perform a couple of times before, and what I noticed about this group right way is that they sound just as good live as they do on the record. No joke. This night was no different. Last January 7, the local band, Wonggoys, launched their second album under 22Tango Records, entitled High Hello. The 9-track album of original…read more

Food

Lord Of The Ribs | Yea or Nay?

January 3, 2017

Lester and I finally found an opportunity to try out this relatively new restaurant called, "Lord Of The Ribs." I used to pass by their stall at Sugbo Mercado but just never got around to checking their food out. This time, since we were in the area, we figured it was worth a try... I mean, who doesn't love ribs?…read more

Culture

Pop District Bazaar Finds | Favorites

December 21, 2016

When I visited the Pop District Bazaar at Oakridge Pavillion last December 17 with the intention of finally ticking off every name on my Christmas list, I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things to choose from! Naturally, I had to stop by every single booth that sold the most popular (and insanely difficult to find) makeup products on…read more

Food

Masterchef?

December 14, 2016

Like many families here in the Philippines, I grew up with household help. We always had someone to cook for us, which is why I never felt the need to learn how to do it myself. My mom is an excellent cook , but she only does it when she either HAS to, or when it’s Christmas time. My cooking…read more

Life

All Scrubbed Out

December 11, 2016

I guess it’s only fitting that I dedicate my first entry to explaining the blog’s title. No, this isn’t a blog about cleaning. Let’s just clear that one up first. Seven years ago, I set out to accomplish my dream of becoming a kick-ass surgeon. I knew I had my work cut out for me, with having to juggle residency…read more