SAVE BAGUIO PINE TREES!

"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot..." #SMBaguio

I'm not a native of the north but I consider Baguio a home. I was 22 years late of meeting the country's summer capital but when I set foot naman, BONGGA. Going up to Baguio has always been a treat.

I have wonderful friends residing in Baguio making it more a dear city to me. I just came from Baguio myself during the Holy Week break to attend my godchild's first birthday.

From what I saw, Baguio is so polluted now. Most of it emitted by cars especially during holidays when so many tourists/vacationers troop to the mountains to escape the Manila heat.

But THIS is heartbreaking.

SM (Henry Sy!?!) still pushed through with its plans of cutting down pine trees in order to accommodate more spaces.

Capital gain speaks louder than environmental sustainability.

Say NO to cutting of pine trees.

Happy First, Kai Mykonos!

This kyotie patootie baby is officially one year old today! I love you litol mango no more <3

Brady Manila Turns 5!

The best part are the freebies! Free lunch, cake, shirt and lanyard! haha.

Anyway, Happy 5th Anniversary Brady Manila! It's nice to be a part of this. May you continue to grow bigger and stronger for the next 50 years.

Lining up for lunch

Five!

Pauline, Brady's Director of Customer Operations, having her short speech

There were tons of cakes for that occasion!

Sexy back girls!

J. Co Donuts: The Newest Donut Place in Town

I finally got to try J. Co Donuts & Coffee, a new donut brand that opened it's first flagship store in Megamall  Strip about 2 weeks ago.

There were so many flavors to choose from and I especially love how they have these quirky names for their products, makes donut choosing a little more fun :)

According to their website, Alcapone is their signature product buuuut it looks boring to me so I didn't bother buying it, maybe next time hehe.

I got myself a Mr. Green T and Blueberry More. The Green T was so-so, I didn't really catch any hint of tea  in it but the Blueberry More, my goodness, is one special donut. It probably looks like an ordinary donut with blueberry toppings but the cream cheese filling was the clincher for me. Definitely something worth coming back. 

They also offer beverages such as coffee and cold chocolate drinks. They also a wide selection of  fat-free frozen yogurt. Next time I'd like to try their Avocado DiCaprio (which was not available that moment), Mona Pisa and Cheezy Rich Donut Sandwich!

Shout It Out Tour: Hanson Live in Manila

AKA that night when grown up teens came shrieking like it's '97 all over again.

Although I sincerely regret not going to their meet and greet session in SM North for a more personal encounter, watching them perform on stage was enough for me. Maswerte na di ba, not everyone (yung Hanson fans ha) are fortunate enough to catch Hanson play for their Filipino followers.

After all, when you strip off all that pretty faces, talent still comes first. And these boys are undeniably talented. Plus point na lang talaga na good looking sila.

This boy named Zachary Walker was my first foreign crush (bilang si RR Herrera ang aking first local crush!?!?), yung makabasag panaginip ba na crush. hahaha. Hindi ko kinaya ang mga close-ups ni manong cameraman sa fez nya, nakakapanghina!!!

Zac 

 Tay

Ike

I don't know how I can put my emotions into proper words. Basta sure ako I was one exceptionally, insanely, HAPPY girl that night and I dedicate that happiness to my 12-going-on-13 self from 15 years ago. Neng, nagkatotoo na ang pangarap mong makita - kahit sa malayo lang - at marinig silang kumanta, live.


I'm posting a couple of videos here from last night's concert as a remembrance. If Only was my personal favorite from their set, unfortunately my camera ran out of memory so I had to record that particular song using my phone, which lacks good quality that'll merit an upload, hence Where's the Love and A Minute Without You videos posted here instead (which are my 2nd and 3rd favorites respectively anyway).

PS: Just ignore our girly screams and side comments na lang :))

PPS: Taylor said they'll be back and if they ever do, us three - Jill and Juraine, friends I was with that night - pinky swore that we'll buy only the front row tickets. haha. good luck to us.

PPPS: PLEASE KEEP YOUR PROMISE AND COME BACK!!