If it’s not obvious enough, I like Pandas! Haha I haven’t seen one in person and I really hope one day I would get to see one, if not, cuddle with one! As for now, I’ll settle with cute Panda videos on YouTube. This look started with one little Panda patch which I found at a mall nearby. The moment I saw it, my imagination went wild which bore a couple of DIY’s and this is one of those.

There tons of DIY which you can do with patches but I kept this on simple in a way. I know this will still turn head considering how grey/gray my hair color is at this time. Hey, black and white is still simple right? haha

I started off with the shoes which took quite some time. I learned a lot making this which also influenced my next DIY. I simply bought a lot of the Panda patches and a pair of black slip on shoes. I used fabric glue on this which. Sounds easy? Well, it is not because you have to hold it down until the glue dries up. Otherwise it will peel off. In this case, I used clips to hold it in place. Left it over night and, Voila! I’ve got a pair of patch studded Panda shoes! =)

I had the pleasure of being one of the people invited for Shabu Shabu Ichiban’s food tasting. To be honest, I was really hesitant in attending since I am not fond of Japanese or any oriental cuisine. So, I was sort of terrified. Haha I decided to go because why not? Okay, I did give out a reason why not. Hey! I really need to give this place a chance with my taste buds. I have to try out new things and that is why I decided to go. Guess what? It was one of the best decisions I made! Shabu Shabu Ichiban really caught me by surprise. Not did I only like what I ate, I could not stop eating there. I have been craving for Shabu Shabu Ichiban since then and my girlfriend finds it weird because I never crave oriental asian food. It is that good!

When I got there, first thing I noticed is the interior design of the restaurant. Well, of course, the food was still being prepared. I really liked how the designer was able to balance out the classic traditional Japanese style and combined it with modern industrial look. It was really well thought and with clean lines. Well done!

It was really good! No lies here. I would post this if I did not like it. The process really was part of the experience. The cooking and how the taste of the soup changes when you put in more of the stuff from the table. It was literally gastronomic for me! I enjoy cooking at home but this was fun. I also do not like my food touching but mixing the different kinds of meat to my base soup was fine. In fact, it made everything taste better. By the way, they have 24 soup bases for you to choose from! Yes! You heard that right! 24 soup bases! =)

Ofourse, I dug in to their tempura which actually complements well with the soup. That’s one thing I like from them. I always hate it when I eat at other Japanese restaurants and they serve us with tempura where it is like 50% breading. You get excited then you take a bite just to know that you have just bitten on the breading part because the prawn is in there somewhere. Haha Well, this on is different because the prawn is actually the same size as what you see in front of you. You get to bite off both the prawn and the breading at the same time! Now that is a bang for your buck!

The Skewered Bean-Paste Flavored Cutlet was also pretty good. It was fried just right and the sauce had that strong savory flavor which gives that cutlet that additional oomph! =)

Now the best has come! Their Alaskan King Crab was refreshingly full of flavor! These crabs were imported from Alaska to Cebu and I was surprised by how fresh it tasted. It was odd because I know it was imported but they managed to keep it really fresh while maintaining its flavor as well. It was one hell of a taste bud joyride! I really enjoyed it that I could not stop talking about it to Sophia. We will definitely be back there soon. I really want her to try the crabs! It’s really worth it! Shabu Shabu Ichiban Sets starts at Php 488 on weekdays and Php 688 on weekends. That is fairly affordable for the quality of shabu shabu you will get. Check them out right now at the Skypark in SM Seaside City Cebu.

I still remember way back in college when I would crave for chocolates, I would definitely buy a Magnum. If I crave for ice cream, I would also buy a Magnum! Guess what? I have a sweet tooth and I always crave for both! Haha Magnum ice cream was always the best choice in satisfying the best of both worlds. Years have passed and the brand synonymous to Belgian chocolate indulgence have grown with a variety of decadent flavors such a the Magnum Infinity. This time Magnum ice cream takes their signature ice cream bars to the next level… and they are bringing it to Cebu!

Magnum Cebu opens at SM Seaside City! It will be one of the brand’s global concept which is The Magnum Pleasure Store. There’s currently one in SM Mall of Asia. Starting November 17, 2016, Magnum Cebu will open its doors to pleasure seekers with Belgian chocolate, ice cream, and exciting premium toppings to create truly unique Magnum bars. You get to create your own Magnum bar just the way you like it!

This is one of the two that I made! It’s rich chocolate ice cream coated with white chocolate; topped with sun dried rose petals (Yes! Rose petals!), crushed pistachios, and milk chocolate crunch balls; then drizzled with Belgian milk chocolate! 

You can also make your own Magnum ice cream bar come November 17! At the counter, Pleasure Seekers select a “naked” Magnum bar of silky Vanilla or rich Chocolate ice cream, as well as a Belgian chocolate coat amongst white, milk or dark chocolate. Next, the now-coated Magnum bar is sprinkled with toppings that range from the classics like marshmallows or crunch balls; special, luxurious toppings like freeze-dried raspberries or pistachios; or adventurous toppings like chili or sea salt flakes. Finally, the creation is drizzled with a choice of white, milk or dark chocolate, and the store’s Pleasure Maker will top it off with an M coin. The finished product, a customized Belgian chocolate masterpiece of your own dreaming, is yours to enjoy for only 120 pesos!

I can’t thank Magnum Cebu enough for having me at their exclusive preview of the store. It literally is the ultimate haven of chocolate and ice cream indulgence! This made my day immensely happy. My craving was more than satisfied that I still want more. I can’t wait for everyone to try making their very own Magnum ice cream bars!

Also, Pleasure seekers have exciting events and activities to look forward to. From November 17 to November 27, 2016, the first 50 customers to show up daily with a Magnum Cebu photo will have the chance to indulge in a free Make Your Own Magnum bar.  All they need to do is visit Magnum Cebu and share the promo photo found on Magnum PH’s Facebook page to claim their prize.  Pleasure Seekers can also look forward to catching a glimpse of their favorite Magnum Cebu ambassadors during the store opening.  On top of all these, Magnum Cebu is set to launch new limited edition toppings consumers can add to their favorite Make Your Own Magnum bar.

Magnum Cebu is located at the upper ground floor of the Mountain Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu, right across Starbucks. Keeping true to the pop-up concept of every store, Magnum Cebu will be open for a limited time only, so hurry and treat yourself to a blissfully delicious signature Magnum bar.

Around two months ago, Sophia and I were contacted last minute to talk at an event about basic styling. I was told that it was for Cancer patients, advocates, and survivors. We immediately said yes despite the very short notice. We seriously thought it was a very intimate event. Little did we know, it was actually the Cancer Fair 2016!

We only knew it was a big event when we arrived at the venue! Haha When we saw the crowd, Sophia panicked! Haha It was her first time talking in public. Turns out, she got a huge crowd waiting for her. She was literally shaking before our time slot. Of course, I was nervous but I guess I got used to it, a little bit, since I’ve done multiple hosting stints before. What I was more nervous about was my lack of sleep. I might get metal blocked and freeze! Good thing, that did not happen. Hurray!

Sophia and I worked hard for that presentation the night before. That was the reason why I only had around two hours of sleep. I did not want to disappoint our audience. Most specially this bunch. The sleepless night, the hard work, the short notice, and the nervousness were all worth it! They were very attentive and I definitely saw that they were sincerely listening. I would do this over and over again in a heartbeat! I can’t empathize what they have been through or what they are going through but heart goes out to the people I met. When I was there, I felt sad for obvious reasons. However, it was those who are going through this unimaginably tough situation that made me feel the happiness that I’ve never felt in quite some time. What we did there was a very small contribution to hopefully help them feel even a tiny bit better. That would mean the world to us. =)

My girlfriend and I love chilling at SM Seaside. Well, if we really want to chill then we’d drive to the beach or up to the mountains but this one is when we only have little time to spare. For one, the mall is huge! There are also not that many people around. There are also a lot of venues where we can shoot our ootd’s! Haha

We usually go there as soon as the mall opens. Guess why? Yes! There aren’t that many people going to the mall in the morning. Haha Also, by the time people come swarming in, we’re already inside the cinema. Haha As much as I love to party occasionally and meet people, I don’t like crowds most of the time.

I actually recycled this look from our CFB Christmas Dinner. I didn’t get to take a good picture of this look and I like this look. So I wore the whole ensemble again just to get a good set of photos of it. We just used my Huawei P9 for this because I didn’t want to bring the bulky DSLR. Hey, I bet you barely even notice the difference! Haha

A few months ago, New Era finally opened a store in Cebu! When I got the invite for their opening, I was more than ecstatic about it. It literally felt like I was in a candy store when I got there. They have more than 500 cap designs to choose from! Imagine that! I was surrounded by loads and loads of awesome caps. If you’re like me who just can’t get enough of caps, this global brand definitely has more than enough in store for you.

If you’ve been with me in my early stages of blogging, you probably noticed how I like the iconic Mickey Mouse. So when got to the store, my eyes were already set on New Era’s Mickey Mouse Collection. From hundreds and hundreds of designs, at least I got to narrow my choices down to one collection. Haha Still, it was difficult to choose one because I want them all! 

Ultimately, I chose the white Mickey Mouse bucket hat because its the perfect combination of what I want and wanted. I’ve always wanted a Mickey Mouse hat and I also wanted bucket hats at the moment. So, I guess I got the best of both worlds. Haha

In my opinion, we’re in a decade where everything is in trend as long you have the guts and you know how to pull it off. Jumpers and bucket hats are in revival. I remember wearing both when I was a kid. Now, they’re back! But this time with better fit and better designs. There are a variety of bucket hats out now in New Era. I even got another one which I will post soon. The quality is impeccable and you also get to choose the right size for your head! Haha What I love about these bucket hats is how convenient they are to wear and bring. You can just fold them up and put in your pocket. With the right size, you wont have to worry of it flying off your head. It’s stylish and laid back at the sane time! 

The Jumper! I can’t get enough of it. I’ve been wearing it almost all the time. If only I could wear it all the time. The front pockets are very convenient and safe for my phone, pocket wifi, wallet, and keys. Yes, that’s a lot but they don’t appear bulky at all. I’m glad these pieces are back because they are truly functional. They are comfortable as well!

You guys should visit New Era at SM Seaside City Cebu at the upper ground floor. Its cap heaven there. Trust me! Haha

 

They also have sandwiches for you to dig in! I’m not a fan of sandwiches, unless I make them myself, but I ate one whole sandwich. It was full of flavor. It would be an insult not to finish the whole piece! Haha

Heads totally turned when one of these guys were served. Trust me, your girlfriend will definitely love this! This is one of their soft served ice cream. It’s served with toppings and fairy floss. It’s super affordable too.

I’m a sucker for lemons! When I checked out their cake selections, my eyes were already locked for the Lemon Curd Cheesecake. I had to try it and  I wasn’t disappointed! Most cheesecakes are all creamy. They almost taste the same. This one taste creamy too but every bite was a surprise because I can still taste that citrus kick! Ugh, now I’m craving for a slice! Haha 

Rainbow cake! I wasn’t able to try this one but rest assured it tastes just a delicious as it looks. Back then, I can only see a rainbow cake on 9gag, Now I just saw a real one! Haha Kids and ladies will surely love this one. Remember when I said the the interiors are instagram worthy? Well, the food is instagram worthy too! Haha

Now I’m seriously drooling! This is their Cookie Dough Cheesecake. Then again, I was never a fan of anything cookie dough because why can you not just make it into cookies?! Haha Now, I understand why! This is heavenly. No! Seriously! This cheesecake will satisfy your sweet sugary cravings! If not? It will leave you wanting for more. They did it once again with this one. A cheesecake with its own distinct taste. You have to try it. It’s worth every penny! =)

‘Room for Dessert’ wasn’t just opened for the sake of having another dessert cafe in Cebu. It was opened to offer you desserts which are carefully thought of and crafted. I can still remember how each dessert I tried tasted differently from each other and not just your usual, “oh, it tastes sweet.” It goes beyond sweet because each dessert is a burst of flavors which you never knew mesh well together. Don’t get intimidated by how fancy the cafe looks, go in and experience Room for Dessert! =)

Room for Dessert is located at the 3rd Level Skypark of SM Seaside City Cebu!

I can say this over and over again… it’s summer! Haha It’s a very fun season because there are loads of activities that you get to do with friends. You can go hang out on the beach, have an adventure, or go on a road trip! There’s still a lot you can do that I have not mentioned. So, yes! I’m jumping because of my overwhelming happiness. Haha

And I’m jumping again! I don’t know why my fellow bloggers know me for doing jump shots? Okay, maybe I know why. Haha But everyone else is doing it too! I don’t know what it is with jumping but it somewhat satisfies my need to express my immense happiness. Even in college, I tend to jump whenever I get too happy like passing a class in which I expected to have failed in. Haha If you see me jumping, then you know I can’t contain myself with so much happiness. 

I have been meaning to wear this ensemble for less than a year now. I don’t know what happened that it took me this long to actually wear this look. That shirt, in particular, is a year old and I haven’t worn it. Well, I’ve worn it once… when these photos were taken! Haha It still had it’s tag on when I drew it out of my closet. I also have other unworn clothes in that closet in which I have yet to discover! Haha

Moving on! This look has black as its adhesive. Ofcourse, I mean metaphorically. It made the look cohesive. The neon print on the button up is statement enough to make this look stand out. I just chose a pair of shoes with a splash of orange so as to create a flow of colors throughout the look! =)

SM
Cinema will be the first in all of Southeast Asia to use the film industry’s
latest movie asset: the laser projection system. SM
Cinema redefines the premium 3d cinema experience by launching Southeast Asia’s
first laser projection system at the forefront of Cebu, SM Seaside City. The
Christie® 6P laser projection system will be used on SM’s new large
format theatre entitled “LARGE SCREEN FORMAT,” cinema which boasts of a
super-sized screen almost 30% larger than the regular cinema screen size.

SM
Cinema opens the first “CENTER STAGE”
in Cebu at SM Seaside City. A hybrid between a cinema and a stage theatre,
“CENTER STAGE” is the perfect venue for movie premieres, community plays,
school programs, and live events with a maximum capability of 830 seats.
Aesthetically striking even from its grand lobby, the theatre boasts of a
versatile space with ample theatre lighting, 2 standard dressing rooms, and 1
star dressing room. On days that the theatre is not used for events, the cinema
screen plunges down to reveal an impressive space ready for movie-watching. The
Center Stage in SM Seaside City Cebu follows suit to the Center Stage in
Manila, which has served as home to majestic movie-watching, pageants,
concerts, and other grand occasions.  

It’s obvious why I titled this one 2015. However, it’s not just because today is the last day of the year but because this year had some promising turn of events for me. I did want this year to end just yet. Then again, just like “age is just a number”… 2015 is just a number. Haha

I have to admit, 2015 started off rough. My hopes were killed and my smiles were turned upside down. Luckily, 2013 and 2014 prepared me for that as I’ve already learned how to numb my feelings down and move on! Okay, I was not so certain as of what I was planning to do but I was a million percent sure of what I did not want to do anymore! =)

Fortunately, my decisions turned out good! Went to a New School with a more comprehensive, varied, artistic. and non-robot-like career ahead  of me. Met new friends with the same weird wavelength as I am. This blog just had an unexpected boost! It’s nice to finally end the year where the odds are in my (somewhat) in my favor and I’m as hopeful as I used to be. =)