Wearing My Heart On My Wrist

A few months ago, an account named Knotted Altogether followed me on Instagram. I brushed it off as another bot, one of the many branded accounts that follow (and eventually unfollow) me.

But as the months went by, Knotted Altogether…

Quirk of the Month: OLX Paper Shoot Camera

Eco babes, here’s an earth-friendly gadget you’ll love—the Paper Shoot Camera. It’s a DIY assembly digital camera with a stone paper casing.…

My Space: Mr. Roboto Modern Japanese Resto

It’s a Japanese restaurant after my own heart. Mr. Roboto serves innovative Japanese food in quirky, ’80s-style interiors inspired by Japanese robots.…

Millennial Ways I Reduce My Carbon Footprint

I’m a Xennial or milleXial, that weird generation torn between Gen X and millennial—too young to be Generation X, too old to be millennial. But when it comes to reducing my carbon footprint, I gear more towards the latter’s ways. …

Foreigners’ Survival Guide To Divisoria

I love Divisoria, Manila’s popular commercial center for bargain goods. It’s true what they say that you’ll find almost everything you need there for the lowest price. I go there several times a year, for both business and personal shopping.…

My Space: Café Antix’s Vintage Collection

I first featured Café Antix in my blog back in 2015. I dubbed it as my favorite café in Cavite City. It still is! So much has changed since it first opened in 2012. Café Antix now has a bigger …

Word Of Mouth: A Safe Stage For Your Stories

This August, I was asked to be one of the 12 storytellers in “Word of Mouth: Unscripted Stories On Happy Accidents” at Habitual Coffee, Makati.…

10 Great Fake Quotes That Fooled Me

I like inspirational quotes as much as the next person. But before I use one to caption my latest Instagram post, I do some research first. In the same way there’s an abundance of fake news, there are hundreds …

Dog & Cat Expo 2017: Much Doge, Such Wow!

Pet Express has been organizing the Dog and Cat Expo for years now, but it was my first time to attend this year. Boy have I been missing out! I decided to leave all my 8 dogs and 8 cats …

Quirk of the Month: Cat Eyeliner Stamp

Even with years of experience in beauty editorial, I still get bad eyeliner days. My eyeliner application isn’t always on-fleek, especially when I’m going for a winged tip, better known as the cat eye.…

In Search For The Best Hiking Backpack, I Found Quago

I learned the hard way that my favorite Jansport and Roxy backpacks just don’t cut it for hiking. After suffering from post-hike back pain, shoulder pain, and a knee injury that required physical therapy for months, I decided to upgrade …

What I Do With All The Plastic In My Life

Back in February, I contributed a story about ecobricks to Cosmopolitan Philippines. By the time my article was published, I was deeply invested in this environmental movement. My mother was amused at the shelf dedicated to my ecobricks at …

Travel For a Cause in Zambales

My friend Char wanted to do something different for her birthday. Last weekend she took us to Zambales for Tribes and Treks, an organized tour that’s different from your usual luxury or adventure travel. Through our immersion, the stories …

Beauty To-Do List: Before, During, And After Your Beach Trip

Even if the Philippines’ rainy season is every June to October, this period brings bouts of summer-like weather. If you’re planning a beach trip soon, here are skin and hair care tips I’ve personally tried and tested through the years.…

My Space: The Biggest Starbucks in the PH

I have a love-hate relationship with Starbucks. It’s often the first to come to mind when I want coffee because it’s everywhere and I enjoy collecting stars in my Starbucks card to get free drinks. Their iced café mocha …