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[Vlog] Shoving My Way For A Photo With The Leaning Tower Of Pisa

When I first stepped into Piazza del Duomo, my mouth dropped at the sight of a phenomenon. I’m not talking...
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·February 4, 2019·0

Upgrading My Vlogging Setup For Only ₱2,305 ($48)

Vlogging and blogging are just hobbies I do on the side, so I never really thought I needed extensive gear...
Shop & PopVlog
·October 29, 2020·0

[Vlog] Diary of My Egg Freezing Experience in the Philippines

I’m a happily single 30-something woman. At the rate I’m going, I feel like I’ll be in my ’40s when...
Gabbin' FeverVanityVlog
·November 19, 2019·0

[Vlog] NDSM Is Amsterdam’s Shipyard-Turned-Creative Space

From the roaring 20s to the retro 80s, the NDSM neighborhood was one the biggest shipyards in the world. These...
My SpaceSightsVlog
·October 30, 2018·0

[Vlog] This Dutch Polyglot Speaks 18 Languages—Including Filipino!

My Netherlands-based friend Jackie was touring me in Zaanse Schans, home of the historic Dutch windmills, when she pointed a...
Gabbin' FeverVlog
·November 19, 2018·0

[Vlog] When in Barcelona, Don’t Miss La Boqueria Market

If there’s one thing you should not skip when in Barcelona, it’s Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria. Better...
Drinks & GrubVlog
·May 28, 2019·0

[Vlog] 30 Days In Europe, 1 Backpack

The biggest thing in my bucket list is finally coming true! I have been planning to travel to Europe since...
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·September 18, 2018·0

Sneak Peek: KateWasHere’s Vlog

In the same way that it took me a while to embrace the digital platform (My training is print media),...
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·September 13, 2018·0

[Vlog] Cats of Athens

The first thing I noticed when I went to Athens for the first time is… They have a lot of...
Gabbin' FeverSightsVlog
·December 18, 2018·0

Social Distance Glamping in Casa Antonio, Batangas

When I wrote “Traveling Responsibly in the Time of the Coronavirus,” I mentioned some of the ways you can travel...
SightsVlog
·January 31, 2021·0

[Vlog] Don’t Skip Europe’s Free Walking Tours

If you’re visiting a European city for the first time and you have only a day or a few hours...
Gabbin' FeverSightsVlog
·March 19, 2019·0
Snoopy: Why did you keep this place a secret from Snoopy: Why did you keep this place a secret from me?
Me: Because I know you’ll never want to leave. 🐾🌲

 

 
 
 
 
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I heard my new #MrCandies commercial is out! 🍬 I heard my new #MrCandies commercial is out! 🍬 But I hardly watch regular TV anymore, so I probably won’t ever see it, haha! 🎬 Swipe for behind-the-scenes clips and to see some of my “stunts.”🏄🏻‍♀️ Funny story: I didn’t know @dorischeong_ was also cast for the commercial until we parked our cars next to each other on fitting day. 👯 #tvcommercial #naturalcurls
Hey Philippines, we’re about to hit our first qu Hey Philippines, we’re about to hit our first quarantine anniversary. 😱 Remember when we thought the lockdown would last for only a few weeks? I can only laugh at myself maniacally. 

What new hobbies keep you sane? I’ve picked up dozens! I’m grateful for the friends and brands that support my blog by sending me new stuff to try out and use for my editorials with #KateWasHere and @phgirltalk. 

L-R from top left:

1. #PressedFlowers. I love picking up wildflowers from my neighborhood whenever I walk my dogs. Here are some from the summer of 2020, which I can’t believe is almost a year ago. 🌺
2. #Seashells from the seashore—some shells I got from my Calatagan (Batangas) glamping trip in December 🐚
3. My trusty #Pylones makeup brush gifted by @thepowderroombeautylounge @thepowderroom.manilabay. 
4. My new toy from @imagic.ph, the versatile 12-Flash Color Palette, which you can use as face and body makeup. Time to practice for Halloween 2021, haha! #imagicph 💋
5. My 2021 #NaviPlanner from @crazyaboutpaperstore and @bdjbuzz, which is slowly turning into a scrapbook, haha! 📖
6. #JessicaZafra’s new book, #TheAgeOfUmbrage. My sister @abagofgoodies gave me a ton of books from @_fullybooked, woohoo! 📚
7. My #journal from @bagi_bagz’s cruise ship. I find myself #writing more for myself. It’s not just about the paid articles with a deadline or blog posts with a target audience. I write for the most private and critical audience—myself. 📝
8. I wish I could remember the name of the designer of this seashell ring! 
8. Like my #nailart? I used the Liquid Vinyl Lacquer topped with Kick Glass, both from @orlyph. #orlyph #orlykickglassmani 💅🏼
9. I finally found the best dupe for The Ordinary, which is always out of stock in Manila. Check out @modestskincare.ph’s range of cruelty-free serums. Full review coming soon. #modestskincareph 

Tell me more about your #hobbies. We need them to get through the longest lockdown in the world. 😷
What an honor! @myrzasison was my mentor back when What an honor! @myrzasison was my mentor back when I was an editorial assistant working my way to becoming a fashion and beauty editor. She was the legendary editor-in-chief of @cosmopolitan_philippines and Marie Claire PH. 💄👠👛

Of course, I soon realized that I no longer wanted to be a fashion editor nor stuck in an office cubicle. I took the leap and went #freelance while pursuing my dream of working while #traveling. This was way before the dawn of Instagram and the terms “digital nomad” and “influencer” were a thing. 🗺

I’ll be live in Myrza’s online show, “Ask Ms. Myrz,” tomorrow, Feb. 3, 4:30-5:30pm (PH time, GMT+8), through her accounts:

facebook.com/sisonmyrza
youtube.com/myrzasison 
Kumu @myrzasison

Speaking of which, I forgot I have a Kumu account, haha! I guess it’s time to revive it. Follow me there @replikate. 🌈

See you tomorrow and let’s talk about the insane world of #freelancing.
Sweater weather and blending in with the backgroun Sweater weather and blending in with the background 🌈 
 
 
 
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