PLDT PLUS Prepaid Landline

Whoever thought of this is heaven sent for me! A landline you can take with you wherever you go is just amazing. And it is PLDT powered. Plus...

It works with any mobile phone since every line comes with a SIM that easily plugs into any GSM phone. Now I can take calls from any landline (and, I think, even sms messages) right in my mobile handset wherever I am. Perfect for my work needs!

Best of all, it does work!

Canon Ixus 115 HS

The size almost had me fooled. Good thing I read a lot of reviews about this little camera and ended happy with what I read. It had all of the features I want in a camera that I can take with me every day.

Small.... simple buttons.... enough control over my shots.... and, yes, full HD videos!

This tiny little gadget is the perfect partner for my 550D. As they say, "wala sa pana yan, nasa indian!"

Back in Canon's Arms

Make Every Cent Count

I carry a coin purse in my bag now where I dump all my loose change in, from 5 centavo coins to 1 peso coins. This is the best way I can avoid getting shortchanged by groceries and meatshops whose favorite line these days seems to be "Ma'am, kulang po ako ng 25 cents... or 10 cents... or 5 cents..."!

The rest of my 5 and 10 peso coins go straight to my piggy bank. Yes, I still keep one! Afterall, one is never too old to save up for the rainy season. :)

Gap Blue: Thanks, BFF!

My dearest friend came back from a month's trip this summer with her hubby and kids and she got me this pretty pasalubong I'm so excited to use.

Thanks, BFF!

I love pasalubongs. It doesn't really matter whether it was the cheapest item on the shelf, or that it was on sale or that it was the only little thing they can afford. It is in knowing that that there was that very moment when you were remembered that makes pasalubongs truly special. As the saying goes, it is the thought that counts.

Margaux And Her Litter

Our furbaby is now a furmommy! Margaux's waiting is finally over. After 63 days, she gave birth to 4 cute rottweiler puppies!

The birthing and the nurturing process were truly amazing to watch.

Margaux has superb mothering instincts.

And now, everyday, we watch as the puppies grow big and strong.

... from the day they start to breathe to the day they first opened their eyes...

Now on their first month of life, the puppies are learning to explore and socialize. And we are enjoying their company every single day. I hope they are, too.

Olay Total Effects

Summer is here. And skin care is at its craziest during this time of the year when the sun and its rays are at their most extreme, giving our faces a heavy beating. Thus, we have to always be equipped with our skincare "gear" if we want to stay protected.

I used to be a Godiva fan because its facial cream and sunblock have worked so well for me. Unfortunately, getting refills and newer stocks have not been very easy as some stores don't carry Godiva products anymore. So, I decided to switch to Olay and give it a try.

The Total Effects line seems to be very promising. I got their night cream with spf protection and their foaming cleanser for starters.

I wish they had trial sized tubes, though. Will Olay work for me as well as Godiva did? Well, I really hope so.

Godiva Green-T Activ Sunblock Cream

Summer is here and so is the heat! And I'm making sure my face gets the protection it needs from all those harmful rays of the sun by using sunblock everyday.

A tube is just the right size... not too big, and not too small. And it is just the right price at less than P150 for a small tube like this. It is non greasy, hypoallergenic, and makes for a good make up base. It smells clean, too.

It is so handy that you can leave one tube at home and carry another with you when you leave for work/school everyday for those touch ups you might need in the middle of the day.

New Laptop Bag c/o SM Advantage Card

I finally found the laptop bag for my little Asus! I have been scouting different department stores in different malls for the bag that fits the style I want, and after months of searching and waiting, I saw this in Shoemart! Lucky me, it was even on sale that day! And thanks to my SM Advantage Card which had enough points to purchase me this, I got my bag "free"!

My asus netbook fits inside perfectly... not too tight, not too loose.

There is enough room for a few items you need to pack with the laptop, plus an extra zipped pocket inside.

The straps are thick and well attached to the body... The seams are well done... And the front pocket fits the charger like hand in glove!

And most of all, the overall look is chic. Now I can take my netbook anywhere I go fashionably! :))

Going Up

This isn't my usual type of blog post, actually. But when I had my tank filled up yesterday, I just couldn't help but feel scared at how fast fuel prices are rising! (at a rate of almost one peso a week!)

Just a week ago, it was 53php to a liter and now... it is 54.25php! Well that is pretty steep. And rumor has it that the numbers might reach 60php to a liter soon!

Chinese Medicine

I got this cheap at a Chinese Drugstore in SM Bicutan for only P65. I do not understand a single word/character written on the box, nor on the bottle itself, but I got one anyway, because my dearest friend swears by it.

Seal, check... Expiration date, check...

The leaflet inside the box is, as expected, written in Chinese, too. But I could see 'Ketoconazole' written in a couple of lines.

I now understand why my dear friend recommended this. Two words: It works.

Parker Pen

I have always been a Parker Jotter pen fan ever since I can remember. I don't know why but I have always preferred Parker to other brands, however more expensive the others may be. Surely, the other brands are just as durable and of great quality, too, but there is something in the Parker Jotter's classic style that I like.

My pen has to be the clicker ballpoint type and has to have a clip, just like all Parkers do. And it has to fit perfectly in my hand the way only the Jotter can.

I love Parker. It has been my writing companion for decades and will always be.

X-mini for Valentine's Day

Rebecca stared at it for a long time, wondering what it might be. I told her it was the Valentine gift from my Valentine and showed her how it works.

I have always wanted to have one for my ipod touch so I was so glad when Hubby got me one for Valentine's! He was asking me what I wanted and I hinted that I wanted something red and something small and pretty like a flower. Well, he got it right... it was red, indeed... and small and pretty... defnitely not a flower but way better!

I love my x-mini... it is very easy to use and convenient to bring along. .. No tangling connection wires, no cords to plug and it has its own power source because it is rechargeable!

And most importantly, sound is great! The x-mini does deliver.

Happy Valentine's Day to all! Spread the love and cheers today and everyday!