Coron Part Three: A Photo Diary

All photos taken on CYC Beach :)

Little Italy: Girl Bonding and Date Nights

Met up with my high school barkada one Saturday night to plan a surprise bridal shower for one of our friends :)

Tornado Peri-Peri Chicken

Cinese Foot Spa, San Juan

 

One of our favorite spas ever - Cinese Foot Spa! (Hi, kuya guard!)

Wicked Kitchen, Maginhawa

Rewinding to last month's clubhouse meet-up that happened at Wicked Kitchen!

Crisp on 28th

Guess who got to try one of Erwan Heussaff's restaurants a few weeks back?

Christmas Gift Guide: Cariza's

Here's the main reason why I was on a sugar high last week - Cariza's! I met with the owner, Hana Cariza Agbayani, last week at the Manila Sundance Bazaar and went home with a bag of goodies for me and my family.

Their products also make great gifts for your December gatherings as Cariza's is offering special cookie/cupcake boxes for the Christmas season! :)

20 Books I've Read This Year

RBy's Philly Cheesesteaks and More!

Hey! Did you know QC has a restaurant specializing in philly cheesesteaks?

Love, Type Workshop

Learned lettering at last week's Love, Type Workshop by Abbey Sy and Den Labordo!

Serene Lounge Urban Spa and Massage + FREE GCs!!

A few days ago, I received an invite to check out this spa in San Juan and it couldn't have come at a better time!

Maginhawa Hits: Katsu Cafe

My WAXBAR Experience

The cleanest, most gentle waxing salon I've been to yet!

Cafféra: A Camera-Themed Cafe

My kind of cafe! ;)

A Quick Look: Hey Kessy Shop

Feel like hoarding craft items but don't know where to start? Well, I may just have the store for you!

Welcome to Tiago!

Being foodies, Mike and I are always on the quest for the best restaurants in the metro. Eating has proven to be a great way to bond - whether it be with your significant other, family members, or friends. Sure, there had been times when we'd leave a restaurant unsatisfied, but more than anything, it's been real fun discovering new places and trying out new dishes with this one.

Last week was no exception. From our visit to this cool Persian restaurant in Maginhawa, our next stop was Tiago in Tomas Morato.

Movie Suggestion: Pearl Harbor

Fine, I have a confession. It's been thirteen years since this movie came out, but I only saw it a few months ago. I was having a pretty crappy day, so I figured I might as well watch something sad. Weird logic, I know.

Click for the trailer! ;)

Maginhawa Hits: Abdul the Cool

He's so cool, he's so fine; check him out, come in and dine ~

New Favorite: TYPO Store in Trinoma!

"Australia's leading one stop concept store filled with supercool gift ideas, awesome stationery and other irresistible products that will fill your space with personality." (Cotton On PH)

It's the perfect store for everyone who loves art, traveling, and being organized!

20 Shows I'm Currently Watching

It's a lot, I know. It kind of just happened, being that it's been raining a lot and all I want to do is lie in bed and watch series all day. Even I can't believe that I'm following twenty shows right now. That doesn't even include the ones that are still on break like Grimm and Game of Thrones. Gaah. I really need to go out more. :P

Kayangan Lake, Coron

Movie Suggestion: What If

Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life. (IMDb)

Click for the trailer! ;)

Winter Garden: Flash Frozen Desserts

Prepare to enter a winter wonderland in the heart of Katipunan Avenue!

Z Compound: The Backyard Reservoir

I’ve been wanting to try the stalls at Z Compound, but haven’t had the chance until last week. Aldous invited me to another bloggers' dinner and thanks to him, I was able to eat to my heart’s content at The Backyard Reservoir.

Gandiva Archery: Bring Out the Archer in You!

I've finally crossed this off my list! :)

Nail Cocktales Opens in Libis!

Sunrise Buckets

What a great place to hang out with friends. Too bad the service sucks.

A Taste of Heaven: Milkshakes and More!

Located along Maginhawa Street in UP Village, A Taste of Heaven offers milkshakes with premium/imported ingredients at a reasonable price.

Ludo: BoardGame Bar & Cafe

In this day and age where mobile phones, apps, and wifi rule our lives, bonding with family/friends has become a lot different. Conversations are shorter, meals are quieter. Why not have some old school fun for a change?

Movie Review: If I Stay

Just came home from watching If I Stay, and sad to say, I found it disappointing.

#ChelseaRefreshed: Chelsea Grand Café, Serendra

More popularly known as Chelsea Market and Café, the eight-year old restaurant recently changed their name to Chelsea Grand Café to go with their new, more sophisticated feel.

Coming Soon: Love, Rosie

Click for the trailer! ;)

Global Pinoy Bazaar 2014

My favorite bazaar this year!

Guess Who Dropped by Ninja Academy?

Me, me, me! :)

Rustic Mornings by Isabelo

Had a wonderful brunch with Mike last Wednesday at Rustic Mornings <3 

Taylor Swift at the VMAs

Taylor Swift performed her latest single "Shake It Off" at the VMAs a few hours ago. Watch it here!

Also sharing the music video for this because I'm a proud Swiftie. Haha! Hope everyone's having a great Monday so far! :)

Movie Suggestion: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

Have you read the book? 'Cause I haven't.

Click for the trailer! ;)

Hello, Coron!

Chandelier - Sia

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The first time I watched this, I closed the tab before even reaching the 30-second mark. It really creeped me out. Seriously. The scenes look like they came straight out of a horror movie. :P

But here I am on a Friday at 7am, giving it another shot, and it's actually really good. Great dancing and acting skills from Maddie Ziegler, the girl who plays Sia in the video. P.S. she looks like a angel in real life (google her!). You can also check out their performance together on Ellen here.

The Clubhouse, Robinsons Magnolia

Great place. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon.

Majestique Nail Bar and Pampering Spa

On July 19, 2014, Majestique Nail Bar and Pampering Spa opened along N. Domingo Street, San Juan City. They have various treatments - not only for the nails and feet, but for the entire body - that will certainly make their customers feel like royalty. With a name like Majestique, you can’t help but expect high quality services from them – and that’s exactly what I got when I visited them two weeks ago.

Movie Suggestion: Ruby Sparks

A masterpiece. Yes, seriously.

Click for the trailer!;)

Wise Words from Colbie ♥

Wait a second,
Why, should you care, what they think of you
When you're all alone, by yourself, do you like you?
Do you like you?

You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to, give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to bend until you break
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

Full lyrics here.

Calamansi Muffins

Cafe Monaco: A Korean Restaurant

A weird name for a Korean restaurant, don't you think?

Movie Suggestion: Stuck in Love

Two words: Lily Collins. Oh, Logan Lerman and Nat Wolff (Isaac in TFIOS) are part of this movie, too.

Click for the trailer! ;)

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

What the heck is that, you ask?

Quick and Easy: Overnight Oats

Do you find yourself always rushing to work in the morning, with no time to cook, let alone eat breakfast? If you do, then I might just have the solution to your problem - overnight oats!

Finding Beauty in All Things

There's so much beauty to see if we just look. Nowadays, people have become so busy in their daily routines that they forget there's a whole world out there waiting to be seen.

Movie Suggestion: Miracle in Cell No. 7

A must-watch. I can't even.