5.28.2012
Maybe It Was Too Beautiful To Last
"He gave me the greatest happiness as well as the greatest sadness of my young life. The times when he made me feel most loved will always be like commemorative gold coins in mint condition in my mind. When you hear your beat in unison with another even for the most fleeting moment, that's one moment you will never forget."
4.20.2012
Some Updates and off to Bangkok for the 4th Time
I haven't updated this site like I said I would because I've been away most weekends during the 1st quarter of the year. Which means I've got a lot of back logs on my recent trips to Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Hong Kong, Macau, and Jakarta. <3
I'm flying off to Bangkok tonight and I'm so excited because I'll be staying in Lebua At State Tower where some awesome scenes from "Hangover 2" was filmed (see screenshot below).
Sirocco Skybar, Bangkok
It's going to be a great staycation and my flight's just a few hours away! ZOMGBBQ
1.04.2012
2012 Resolutions
I haven't been posting as much as I used to because I'm lulz like that.
ANYWAY, 2012 YEY!!!
I know New Year Resolutions are crappy but I still intend to make the most out of this year so I resolve to do the following:
1. Blog more often.
This requires a new camera and I'm buying one this weekend, woot.
2. Don't be late for work.
I love my new job, VML Qais is the _best_ place to work so I'll wake up earlier than usual to eliminate the constant need of running for the bus. Also, SMRT, I love you from the bottom of my EZLink card. But please work on your 1st World Magic and not be delayed often, yeah? Mwah mwah.
3. Be healthy.
In Gelo's words, "Putok ka talaga ngayon eh" I don't intend to lose weight the fast way but I'll take it slow so I could still enjoy food (like I always do). I need Che and Maui's help for this!
4. Save for the future.
I'm 26 this year and it's serious business. I'm greatly grateful to the Lord for the blessings I have received last year and I'm claiming all His graces this 2012!
5. Travel outside Singapore and Philippines
For 2011, I've been in eight (8!!!) flights between Singapore and Manila. The only other place I've been to was in Batam, Indonesia and it wasn't even _that_ fun. Thankfully, I won a contest in www.cheaptickets.sg and I'll be flying to different Asian destinations between January - March this year! Yey! Also, I have planned an epic Europe Trip with my bestfriend Charisma on October. <3 More travels before my passport expires!
What are your resolutions for 2012? :)
ANYWAY, 2012 YEY!!!
I know New Year Resolutions are crappy but I still intend to make the most out of this year so I resolve to do the following:
1. Blog more often.
This requires a new camera and I'm buying one this weekend, woot.
2009 Philippine Blog Awards
2. Don't be late for work.
I love my new job, VML Qais is the _best_ place to work so I'll wake up earlier than usual to eliminate the constant need of running for the bus. Also, SMRT, I love you from the bottom of my EZLink card. But please work on your 1st World Magic and not be delayed often, yeah? Mwah mwah.
3. Be healthy.
In Gelo's words, "Putok ka talaga ngayon eh" I don't intend to lose weight the fast way but I'll take it slow so I could still enjoy food (like I always do). I need Che and Maui's help for this!
Will it, it will be yours!
4. Save for the future.
I'm 26 this year and it's serious business. I'm greatly grateful to the Lord for the blessings I have received last year and I'm claiming all His graces this 2012!
5. Travel outside Singapore and Philippines
For 2011, I've been in eight (8!!!) flights between Singapore and Manila. The only other place I've been to was in Batam, Indonesia and it wasn't even _that_ fun. Thankfully, I won a contest in www.cheaptickets.sg and I'll be flying to different Asian destinations between January - March this year! Yey! Also, I have planned an epic Europe Trip with my bestfriend Charisma on October. <3 More travels before my passport expires!
Thank you Cheaptickets.sg!
What are your resolutions for 2012? :)
11.09.2011
Georgina Wilson will be in America's Next Top Model Season 17: All Stars!
Breaking news on Twitter!
@iloveGEORGINA SO EXCITED to announce something that I've been keeping for so long now! I will be in this season of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL!!!! season 17!
Woot! :) I'm so excited to watch the episode where Georgina Wilson will *probably* have a cameo. America's Next Top Model Season 17, also known as All-Stars, features the girls from the previous ANTM cycles. According to Georgina's post, the episode (also the semi-finals) was shot in Greece and will air on November 9, 2011 in the US.
The episode will be aired in the Philippines via ETC on the following schedules:
November 14, 2011 (Monday) - 8 to 9 pm
November 17, 2011 (Thursday) - 9 to 10 pm
November 18, 2011 (Friday) - 3 to 4 pm
November 20, 2011 (Sunday) - 7 to 8pm
Mark your calendars people. Pinoy Pride! :)
@iloveGEORGINA SO EXCITED to announce something that I've been keeping for so long now! I will be in this season of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL!!!! season 17!
Woot! :) I'm so excited to watch the episode where Georgina Wilson will *probably* have a cameo. America's Next Top Model Season 17, also known as All-Stars, features the girls from the previous ANTM cycles. According to Georgina's post, the episode (also the semi-finals) was shot in Greece and will air on November 9, 2011 in the US.
The episode will be aired in the Philippines via ETC on the following schedules:
November 14, 2011 (Monday) - 8 to 9 pm
November 17, 2011 (Thursday) - 9 to 10 pm
November 18, 2011 (Friday) - 3 to 4 pm
November 20, 2011 (Sunday) - 7 to 8pm
Mark your calendars people. Pinoy Pride! :)
10.29.2011
Katy Perry 2012 Manila Concert
So Katy Perry will have another concert in Manila! Her Teenage Dream Tour will be held on January 22, 2012 at SM Mall of Asia.
Ticket prices are as follows:
VIP - Php 15,000
Diamond (Reserved Seats) - Php 10,000
Titanium - Php 6,550
Gold - Php 4,550
Silver (Standing) - Php 2,050
Bronze (Standing) - Php 850
You can buy your tickets starting November 8, 2011. Thanks to Charlemagne Lim for the tip! :)
K, who's watching?
Ticket prices are as follows:
VIP - Php 15,000
Diamond (Reserved Seats) - Php 10,000
Titanium - Php 6,550
Gold - Php 4,550
Silver (Standing) - Php 2,050
Bronze (Standing) - Php 850
You can buy your tickets starting November 8, 2011. Thanks to Charlemagne Lim for the tip! :)
K, who's watching?
8.20.2011
Two Door Cinema Club Singapore Photos
Still bummed that Kin and I weren't able to catch Friendly Fires in HKG this week. Good thing we attended Two Door Cinema Club's first Singapore concert at the Esplanade Theatre. Justin and Penny were too! Awesome concert. Awesome band. Awesome night. I got several bruises from dancing/jumping/bouncing around, hehe. Still waiting for the Laneway 2012 line up...I bet it would be great!!! Photos from TDCC concert below:
4th row, center!!!
pre-concert bacardi shot
<3
because you don't sit down in a concert like this
Penny, Kin, and I
Thanks TDCC for the awesomesauce!!!
8.06.2011
Manila Job Hunting Tips
An "ideal job" is not something that would miraculously present itself to you. Finding it is a quest that requires an appropriate mix of effort, patience, and skills. How would you stand out from a handful of applicants who are more experienced, educated, and better-looking than you? What would it take to hear the sweet words, "Congratulations, we like to offer you the job"? Below are some job hunting tips, if you need any.
1. A Kick-ass yet Professional Resume
- Putting your favorite Friendster photo in your resume, though tempting, is not recommend.
- Your gorgeousbabe13@web.com email address? Change that to something appropriate. Remember, you want to get the attention of the boss, not some random sex offender.
- Highlight your qualifications in a detailed yet brief way. Nobody likes to read a 5-page single spaced resume.
- Check your spelling andgrammer grammar.
2. "Are you free tomorrow for an interview?"
- Be honest. Tell the employer if you can make the schedule or not.
- Prepare! Search online for commonly asked questions during interview, write down your answers, and practice saying it out loud. THIS REALLY REALLY REALLY WORKS.
- Dress appropriately i.e. no jeje cap.
- Arrive 10 minutes prior your scheduled appointment.
- Bring copies of your resumes with you.
- FLAUNT YOUR PERSONALITY. Your kick-ass yet professional resume already got you halfway the quest. Employers need to see WHO YOU ARE. Be confident, think of your answers carefully, speak slowly, and please, don't piss on your chair.
3. "Do you have any questions?"
- These 5 words are very important. For chrissakes, don't tell the interviewer "I don't have any."
- There are a lot of online resources that could help you draft appropriate questions to your interviewer.
4. Say "Thank You"
- After the interview, it's a nice gesture to send a Thank You email. Sincerely show your gratitude and tell them that you are looking forward for their positive feedback.
5. Wait
- Be patient
- Pray
- If you get the job, YEY!
- If you don't get the job, to pls don't go emo. :( Reflect on what possibly went wrong and see how you could improve on your next quest.
If you are currently on a quest for an ideal job, you might want to drop by the Jobgantic Career Fair 2011. Hosted by Jobstreet.com, the number one job portal in the Philippines, this event will feature 250 top companies from here and abroad. Pre-register at www.jobstreet.com, ready your resumes, and head down to SMX Convention Centre with your game face on. This two-day event is scheduled on August 12-13, 2011, 10 am to 7 pm.
For more details, visit www.jobstreet.com.
1. A Kick-ass yet Professional Resume
- Putting your favorite Friendster photo in your resume, though tempting, is not recommend.
- Your gorgeousbabe13@web.com email address? Change that to something appropriate. Remember, you want to get the attention of the boss, not some random sex offender.
- Highlight your qualifications in a detailed yet brief way. Nobody likes to read a 5-page single spaced resume.
- Check your spelling and
2. "Are you free tomorrow for an interview?"
- Be honest. Tell the employer if you can make the schedule or not.
- Prepare! Search online for commonly asked questions during interview, write down your answers, and practice saying it out loud. THIS REALLY REALLY REALLY WORKS.
- Dress appropriately i.e. no jeje cap.
- Arrive 10 minutes prior your scheduled appointment.
- Bring copies of your resumes with you.
- FLAUNT YOUR PERSONALITY. Your kick-ass yet professional resume already got you halfway the quest. Employers need to see WHO YOU ARE. Be confident, think of your answers carefully, speak slowly, and please, don't piss on your chair.
3. "Do you have any questions?"
- These 5 words are very important. For chrissakes, don't tell the interviewer "I don't have any."
- There are a lot of online resources that could help you draft appropriate questions to your interviewer.
4. Say "Thank You"
- After the interview, it's a nice gesture to send a Thank You email. Sincerely show your gratitude and tell them that you are looking forward for their positive feedback.
5. Wait
- Be patient
- Pray
- If you get the job, YEY!
- If you don't get the job, to pls don't go emo. :( Reflect on what possibly went wrong and see how you could improve on your next quest.
If you are currently on a quest for an ideal job, you might want to drop by the Jobgantic Career Fair 2011. Hosted by Jobstreet.com, the number one job portal in the Philippines, this event will feature 250 top companies from here and abroad. Pre-register at www.jobstreet.com, ready your resumes, and head down to SMX Convention Centre with your game face on. This two-day event is scheduled on August 12-13, 2011, 10 am to 7 pm.
Jobgantic Fair 2011 by Jobstreet.com
7.31.2011
How to Change the Passport Details of your Tiger Airways Itinerary
I think 90% of Tiger Airways' customers are saying that this Australian airline is the worst ever. I've read A LOT of rants about how Tiger mercilessly rerouted/cancelled/delayed flights without prior notice AND refund. Recently, this huge PR mess happened and I'm pretty sure they need to hire a great corporate communications department if they could manage to get out of the situation alive. And the Tiger Airways Facebook Page? Wall Post disabled. Boom. Social Media Disaster 101.
I thought I would also join the Tiger Haters fun club because of their online flight booking procedures. It is important to note that you cannot book a flight if 1) you don't key in your passport number and expiry date and 2)if your passport is expiring in six (6) months.
Q: Excuse me Tiger Airways, what if you have this ridiculously awesome promo fare that I want to book but my passport is expiring in 6 months? Can I put mock passport details and have it changed after I get my new passport, hopefully for free?
A: Fuck off.
Seriously. If you search the interwebz for answers, you will just end up very confused. Other people even said that a certain fee would be charged for passport amendments (!!!!). Some said it's free of charge but you need to wait laboriously to get through the hotline. In Manila, the phone agent even told my friend that changing of passport details is subject to management approval. Corporate evil whores.
I'm based in Singapore so Kin suggested that I call the hotline here to check if there's another option. I dialed +65 68084437 and braised myself for a 45-minute telephone muzak. Amazingly, a phone booking agent picked up (in under two minutes yey!) and breezily helped me amend the passport details FREE OF CHARGE. You just need to provide your itinerary reference number, birthday, old passport number (the one you keyed in when you booked the flight, very important!), new passport number, and new passport expiry date. Afterwards, they will resend via email your "correct" itinerary as proof that there's still hope in this world.
Have a safe flight! :)
I thought I would also join the Tiger Haters fun club because of their online flight booking procedures. It is important to note that you cannot book a flight if 1) you don't key in your passport number and expiry date and 2)if your passport is expiring in six (6) months.
Q: Excuse me Tiger Airways, what if you have this ridiculously awesome promo fare that I want to book but my passport is expiring in 6 months? Can I put mock passport details and have it changed after I get my new passport, hopefully for free?
A: Fuck off.
Seriously. If you search the interwebz for answers, you will just end up very confused. Other people even said that a certain fee would be charged for passport amendments (!!!!). Some said it's free of charge but you need to wait laboriously to get through the hotline. In Manila, the phone agent even told my friend that changing of passport details is subject to management approval. Corporate evil whores.
I'm based in Singapore so Kin suggested that I call the hotline here to check if there's another option. I dialed +65 68084437 and braised myself for a 45-minute telephone muzak. Amazingly, a phone booking agent picked up (in under two minutes yey!) and breezily helped me amend the passport details FREE OF CHARGE. You just need to provide your itinerary reference number, birthday, old passport number (the one you keyed in when you booked the flight, very important!), new passport number, and new passport expiry date. Afterwards, they will resend via email your "correct" itinerary as proof that there's still hope in this world.
Have a safe flight! :)
7.27.2011
Spiritual Quote of the Day
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Ps. 30:5)
It has been a long night and I am looking forward to a very bright morning.
It has been a long night and I am looking forward to a very bright morning.
7.19.2011
McDonald's Singapore Twister Fries: I'm Lovin' It
Yes, it's been a while since my last post. Am I busy? Well, not really. Singapore is such a ho-hum city, if you ask me. I guess I'm not posting *that* much because I don't have my camera with me. :( I just find it really hard to tell a story without good-quality images. I need a decent digital camera but my budget cannot allow me as of the moment. For now, I guess I'll just stick to my 2-year old symbian phone for my photos.
Moving forward, I just want to say that McDonald's Twister Fries is here in Singapore. <3 But, unlike in Manila, the marketing people here didn't give much fuss over this yummy curly calorie-rich nom. No Kitchie Nadal jingle, TVCs, print ads, radio, or digital campaigns were created to promote the product.
Moving forward, I just want to say that McDonald's Twister Fries is here in Singapore. <3 But, unlike in Manila, the marketing people here didn't give much fuss over this yummy curly calorie-rich nom. No Kitchie Nadal jingle, TVCs, print ads, radio, or digital campaigns were created to promote the product.
McDo Twister Fries TVC feat. Kitchie Nadal from 5 YEARS AGO (omg)
Just add 50cents to any value meal to upgrade to a medium sized twister fries. Or you could just buy a la carte at 3.30 (Medium) and 3.45 (Large). Enjoy.
McSpicy + Twister Fries = Heaven
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