FOTD

I got bored awhile ago and I was browsing Instagram and saw Kylie Jenner's account. I think of all the siblings, Kylie has the prettiest face. I love her makeup most especially. It's very simple but it's very seductive. I like how they do her lips. 

I wanted to copy her look but I was really not in the mood to perfectly copy it and I ended up doing this...hahaha :)) 

Anyways...I'll do another one and I'll see to it that it kinda resembles her makeup. I'm actually proud of this makeup because I used my drugstore items here. 

Face Prep: Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre

Face Primer: The Balm Time Balm mixed with Sephora CC

Foundation: Garnier BB Cream in Natural 

Eyes: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (Foxy, Tease, Snakebite and Pistol)

Eyebrow; Anastasia Beverlyhills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate

Contour: The Balm Bahama Mama

Concealer: LA Girl Pro Concealer in Natural

Highlight: The Balm Mary Lou-Manizer

Lipstick; Maybelline Watershine Pure BM31

Sebastian's: One of Manila's Finest Artisan Ice Cream

Me and Gino are food lovers. I know there are a lot of Artisan Ice Creams in the Metro and I heard that there are 3 top choices for Artisan Ice Creams and those are Sebatian's, Carmen's Best Artisanal Ice Cream and Gelato and Merry Moo Ice Cream.

Yesterday, I saw a blog about Sebatian's Green Mango Ice Cream with Bagoong on Top. I was intrigued by the flavor. For one, I have never tried an Ice Cream with Bagong on top....so, today, we decided to look for the nearest Sebatian's Ice Cream shop and we found one at The Podium.

I got a little sad because the Green Mango Ice Cream was not available. So, we opted to try the other flavors. Gino bought the Palitaw Ice Cream (Php 100) and I bought the Once in a Blue Moon Ice Cream (Php 140).

Palitaw Ice Cream (Left) Once In A Blue Moon Ice Cream (Right)

My goodness...these are really artisan ice creams. The flavor is rich and you can taste the real deal in the ice creams. It's like eating a real palitaw and a real blue cheese ice cream. The blue cheese ice cream was topped with carmel syrup (I think if I'm not mistaken) and walnuts. It taste heavenly.

They have other ice cream flavors to choose from like the Red Velvet, Sapin-Sapin, Champorado, Pure Mango, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Cookies n Cream, etc.

We would definitely go back to try the Green Mango with Bagoong Ice Cream


Sebastian's Ice Cream
The Podium Mall
4th Floor The Podium
ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Sebastians.Ice.Cream

The Mind Museum

Last Saturday, Gino and I went to The Mind Museum at the Fort. I've wanted to check the museum to see if it was worth the buzz.

We went there a little before 9am for the first slot of the tour. I got a little disappointed because we thought we won't be able to join the 9am spot but good thing, we were able to purchase tickets :)

Since I'm a teacher, I got the ticket for Php 150. Gino's ticket costs Php 600. Public school students have the same price with teachers which is Php 150. Private school students and children tickets are Php 450.

The lobby guests would be welcomed by a robot named Aedi. Cameras are allowed inside the museum. Food and drinks are not allowed. According to our guide Julia, the museum is partitioned into 5 divisions. I'm really not sure whether Gino and I actually visited the 5 divisions because we kind of got tired from roaming around the area.

The first division we went to was the Universe part. That's our guide Julia. We were not really guided. She just explained how to go about hthe museum and we were free to roam around afterwards.

There's a lot of things you can do inside the museum with your hands. You just have to explore. 

The best part for me was the part where the bones of the T-Rex was. It was amazing.

Overall, I think the museum is still a work in progress. In the coming months, I am sure there would be much more addition to this. If you want to check it out, visit the Mind Museum at the Fort Global City Bonifacio.

Magic's New Toys

I got my package from Ms. Odyssa just this morning! I'm excited to see Magic tomorrow and let him try his new toys :)

Gino was looking for toys for Magic because Magic is actually teething. Whenever his teeth touches any part of our body, it's kind of painful. Gino was looking for toys online and found the brand Kong. I found Ms. Odyssa's shop online via Sulit.com.ph and I found the Kong Extreme which we were looking for :)

Thank you Ms. Odyssa for being so accommodating and patient :) Shopping at her shop was a bliss. :) I would upload videos and photos soon :)

Kong Extreme Medium

Red and White Rope Chew Toy 

Ms. Odyssa's South Bark :)

our baby Magic :)

For Pet Supplies Contact Ms. Odyssa at:

Odyssa Abrille
09189135538
http://www.facebook.com/SouthBarkShop

Chocolate Lovers: Baking Heaven

My sister asked me yesterday if I wanted to go with her at Chocolate Lovers. Chocolate Lovers is the Castle like structure in Cubao that is filled with all your baking needs! It is baking heaven in there. The traffic was just terrible. We used the White Plains route in going to EDSA from our house. It took us an hour just to go there and the worst part is, it was the hottest day yesterday. Around 36 degrees. Oven hot!

Anyways, since I'm into baking now, I got myself a few stuff.

Caster Sugar

Cream of Tartar

Cake Flour

Cocoa Powder

Cupcake Liners

I want to visit there again. A few minutes was not enough for me. Boohoo!!

If you want to check it out, Chocolate Lovers is located at:

Chocolate Lovers
45 P Tuazon St. Cor. Q. Benitez St., Cubao, Quezon City
Contact Numbers;
(632) 411-7474 / (632) 724-5752 / (632) 724-4964
http://www.echocolatelover.com

3 Day Bohol Trip

30 March 2012 - 01 April 2012

I've been on hiatus for 3 days because me and Gino went to Bohol. I love Bohol! Last year, this time around, I was also in Bohol in time for the Holy Week. This post would be picture heavy so please bear with me :)

So, we took airphil express as our choice of plane from Manila going to Tagbilaran airport.

The weather was hot in Tagbilaran during the weekend. When it was wet and raining in Manila, it was freaking hot in Bohol.

Sherwood Aqua Bay

We checked-in at the hotel resort called Sherwood Bay Resort and Dive School. It is situated at Panglao Island. Around 20-30 mins drive from Tagbilaran Airport. The owner of the hotel is Ms. Lisa Gomi. Her name obviously is foreign sounding. She's very very nice and accommodating. We had the time to chit-chat with her and according to her, she's actually Japanese. She's blonde looking with a British Accent. Her mother is British and her father is Japanese. She moved in the Philippines 10 years ago and the resort is 3 years old. They love the Philippines and they've decided to build a hotel resort in Bohol. Their resort is really nice. It's actually far from the city but we like how serene the place is.

Sherwood Aqua Bay Resort

Bird of Paradise Room

Bathroom

We took the Country Side Tour for this trip. Although I already took it before, doing it again, this time with Gino, is a different experience. Aside from the usual tour, we also went to the Hagdanan Cave and the Mang-aso Waterfalls. It was a pain in the neck to go to the waterfalls. Senior Citizens can never ever go there. They'll struggle climbing the hundred plus stairs going down to the falls. LOL :))

Hagdanan Cave

Mang-aso Waterfalls

Because I'm Bored.....I'll try baking a Cheesecake! Yumm!!

I was looking for baking stuff online...I found several recipes for a cheesecake and stumbled upon this:


From allrecipes.com

Chantal's New York Cheesecake


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Ready in: 7 hours 30 mins

Ingredients

• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
•  
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. Chill in refrigerator until serving.

*It says there the wait time is 7 hours...I HOPE I CAN WAIT THAT LONG! LOL :))

Mother Monster would be in Manila soon!!

I learned this a few days back, Lady Gaga would be coming back for her Monster Ball Tour.

HYPERVENTILATING!!! OMG!!!

I missed her first concert here in Manila. I definitely cannot miss this one!!!

Tweet of Tim Yap

Tim Yap, tweeted on March 10 that she would be coming to Manila on May 21 for the concert and it would be held on the newly constructed SM MALL of Asia ARENA. Two days right after the grand opening of the Arena would be her concert.

I cannot wait if this is true....I MUST SAVE NOWWWW!!!!!

Here's a clip of her Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square. I love her!!!

Baby shower, Moving Up Day, Graduation, Summer = Hell Week

I think this week is the most tiring week of all the weeks in my calendar. Saturday is the day to beat. I have my moving-up day and then I have a baby shower to attend.

Margo's Invitation

Since I was invited to Margo's baby shower, I've decided to bring the yummy cake poppers of my sister. Ate Con made a yummy dessert that's somewhat similar to a French Macaroon.

Cake Poppers

Johnny Chow Pig-out

It's been a tradition that every Saturday, we pig-out with our loved ones. Last Saturday, me and my siblings went to New Port Manila to watch a movie at Resorts World Manila and to eat. My boyfriend suggested that we eat at Johnny Chow.

All I can say is that food at Johnny Chow was fantastic!!

Okay, to begin with, I thought the food servings were a bit small...NOT AT ALL!! The food served is good for two to three people (depends on your appetite). Food was delish!! I love the ambiance. Although when we ate, I think it wasn't as cold inside the restaurant.

Gino and I ordered the Hot Prawn Salad, Chap Chae Noodles, and the Lechon Macau with Asado and we were sooooo FULL!! We didn't order any rice but the food was heavy. My sister and my brother-in-law ordered the wagyu beef soup and the other salad.

Bottles on the frame

How the place looked like

Hot Prawn Salad (P300++) THE BEST EVER!!

Salad (I forgot what this is called exactly around P200++)

Lechon Macau and Asado (P300 ++ good for 2 people)

Chap Chae (Korean Sweer Noodles with Beef around P310)

When you go to Resorts World Manila, you can check-out Johnny Chow :)

Johnny Chow Newport Mall
2nd Flr Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay

Do you want it?

I have a GC from Blow-up Babies. I really don't know if I can use it. Do you want it? Hahaha :)