Christmas has always been kinda over the top for the majority-Catholic nation of the Philippines. And we go all sorts of crazy for it. I think this meme says it all. LOL. via If you find . . .
Stefan of Basement Salon Manila
Whenever I go to Manila, there is one man I never fail to see. It's Stefan, my stylist from Basement Salon in Shangri-la Ortigas. I have the misfortune of having super unruly thick wavy hair (or in OC . . .
Why Aquasana Shower Filter is Good for Your Health
Since I've moved to Jakarta one of my main complaints is the dirty tap water, it doesn't help that we live in an old building and I get massive chunks of metal and stones in my faucet aerator. Eww. . . .
PHILIPPINE FINDS: The sweetest mangoes in the world!
For ME that is! Though I'm sure that many of you will agree to me...if you don't then you probably haven't tried our mangoes =P We are all entitled to an opinion on who has the best what, but since . . .
Toughest place to be a bus driver: Philippines
Watched this BBC TV segment on Youtube last weekend. It's of a bus driver from London who came all the way to the Philippines to try his profession in the streets of Manila. I hope you will find the . . .
family, friends, bikini-lasers and hair-coloring
It's been a quiet week on my blog since I was out of the country for 7 days. Spent 3 days in my province with family and 4 days in Manila to take care of "business." Yes, there was internet in both . . .
Winner of Least Water Efficient Toilets: New Eastwood Mall
I had lunch at the new Eastwood Mall today. I went to the ladies room and after washing my hands decided to retouch my make-up and tidy up my unruly hair. While I was doing so, I had to stand between . . .
Walking around Salcedo Village
One of the most enjoyable things for me in Manila is walking around Salcedo village. I love the buildings, the trees and the slight breeze... Walking to lunch with my best friend, I am also reminded . . .
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