Olay Soap

I have known the brand ever since I was a kid and grew up seeing my Mom use it day by day by day. And Olay has truly come a long long way. From the Oil of Olay of decades ago, new product lines have come about, mostly with anti-aging properties.

And now, Olay is not just about creams and lotions anymore.

I hope it stays true to its promise of defying age.

Umbrella (Ella, Ella, Ay, Ay, Ay)

When sunblock and facial creams with spf are just not enough for extreme rays of the sun like this summer's, an umbrella is still a girl's best friend.

But finding the perfect umbrella is not that easy. My umbrella has to be the perfect size.... folds only twice... and has to fit in my purse.

It has to have less spokes inside and should be easy to snap close without jamming my fingers.

It should be secured tight with a velcro snap for a faster folding up time.

A bookstore is not the likely place to find my perfect umbrella but that is exactly where I found mine. Thank you, National Bookstore! :)) Now I never leave the house without my umbrella.

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe

If you are into Southeast Asian cuisine, then Banana Leaf Asian Cafe is where you should be dining. Good service, great food, pleasant ambiance... you will get it there.

The table is set not with ceramic plates but banana leaves!

Their fried rice (Nasi Goreng???) was so good! It was almost a complete dish in itself.

Although their Malayan Chicken Curry was quite ordinary, the flavors and spices are rich and creamy.

The Stir Fried Chinese Turnip Cake with Beansprouts and Chives was delightful! It is a must that you try this!

The Tilapia Fillet with Sambal Sauce was also a favorite.

Their Malayan Beef Rendang was likewise good! Tender beef cooked in and with coconut!

Everything was just good it was so difficult not to finish them all!

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe is definitely a new addition to the must-go-back-to list of dining places

Sto. Nino Exhibit: Part III

I believe in saving the best for last. These are my favorite Sto. Nino figures at the exhibit.

The sleeping Sto. Ninos look even more serene and peaceful.

And these two naked Sto. Ninos are just too adorable to resist!