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TVolution Stick: The “Magic Wand” to a Game-Changing Digital Experience

01.11.2016 by Leah // 2 Comments

As a PLDT HOME user for more than 5 years now (it’s our broadband internet provider), you could say that my interest in this new innovation launched by PLDT HOME and global technology giant Microsoft is really more on the consumer’s side.  And when I learned that the new device will enable me to transform our HDMI-ready TV into a fully-functional PC – the more it piqued my ... READ MORE

An Adorable Throwback: “Super Mario Brothers” played in Violin

04.23.2014 by Leah // 6 Comments

A big thanks to my Facebook friends for sharing this awesome video! I've watched it 5x already, and that's just for today! If I will be asked to name one thing I miss about childhood summers, that would be playing Super Mario Brothers with my brother (Dino) in our Family Computer! Dino and I treasured for years this Nintendo Family Computer which we got as ... READ MORE

Dear Prudence

02.19.2013 by Leah // 2 Comments

Can't get this song outta my mind! [embedplusvideo height="480" width="640" standard="http://www.youtube.com/v/vEXakVA87PA?fs=1&hd=1" vars="ytid=vEXakVA87PA&width=640&height=480&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=" id="ep6113" /]   The video clip is from the the movie "Across the Universe" ... READ MORE

Jacobo the Heartbreak Kid

02.13.2013 by Leah // Leave a Comment

This video is so cute - perfect for Valentine's Day! http://youtu.be/xvDOiFv6dac The video was shot at different SM Supermalls and being a frequent shopper there, me wonders how I would react if Jacobo singled me out and handed me a stem of rose.    I will probably smother him with kisses right there and then! Happy Hearts' Day, dear readers!   ... READ MORE

Definitely Maybe

09.01.2012 by Leah // 1 Comment

August 30 marked the 18th anniversary of the release of Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe.   This album catapulted the band into its Beatles-like status, and went to sell over 8 million copies worldwide.    NME named it as the "greatest album of all time". I learned about Oasis and its first but already critically acclaimed album when I saw the music video of "Live ... READ MORE

Happy Halloween + Prayer for the Faithful Departed

10.31.2011 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween! It's also my mom's birthday (Happy Birthday, mami!) but we're going to celebrate it next week instead because she is in Cebu right now. Back when we were young, the thing that we look forward to during Halloweens would be Noli de Castro's "Magandang Gabi, Bayan" Halloween specials.   Me and my brother, as well as our cousins who would sometimes sleep over at ... READ MORE

A Multi-Gender Gem at Thailand’s Got Talent

08.24.2011 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Another singing sensation is on the rise, this time from Thailand: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZAiz86XQHg]   Bell Nuntita got instant fame when s/he joined and later became the 1st grand winner of Thailand's Got Talent.   S/he surprised everyone when, in the middle of her song "Unloveable" by Mild, she revealed her true voice - that of a male - and ... READ MORE

J. Lo, Marc Anthony split after 7-year marriage

07.16.2011 by Leah // 1 Comment

Another one of those powerhouse couple splits.  But this one was unexpected.You can read the full article here at International Business Times.The split was announced yesterday, and I was kinda surprised to learn about it because they look to me like a perfect couple - they share the same passion for music and entertainment.   Their chemistry onstage was ... READ MORE

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Cooking grocery-bought BBQ following the #saladmas Cooking grocery-bought BBQ following the #saladmasterwayofcooking 😊 I used the Saladmaster Griddle which is my favorite kitchen toy right now. So easy to use and the marinated BBQ meat were all cooked at the same time 👍 So tender pa, yuummm! 😋 #SaladmasterCooking
My @cathkidston mug collection 😍 I have a dozen My @cathkidston mug collection 😍 I have a dozen CK mugs, collected over the years through my trusted shopper and good friend, @vintageandremembrance 😊 There's one mug missing in the pic(torial). Can you guess which mug it is? #cathkidston #teacupslove
Thank you Liam for the pasalubong ❤️ Thank you Liam for the pasalubong ❤️
Been missing Catcat in my IG feed? That's because Been missing Catcat in my IG feed? That's because he has his own IG already 😁 Check him out at @_catcaaat and send him some love by liking his page ❤️
Our favorites at @ooma_ph now available in bento b Our favorites at @ooma_ph now available in bento boxes! This is their Chicken Teriyaki Bento, with chicken teriyaki, chahan rice and my favorite truffle steak aburi maki. Not bad! #grabfood
New bud 🌱 Interesting to note: The plants that New bud 🌱  Interesting to note: The plants that were given to me thrived; like this one. The ones I bought (and overpriced at that) were either infested with pests or fungi or both 🌿 So I will never buy plants again, manghihingi na lang. Sponsors, anyone? 😂 #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantita
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