Flu Away

♫ Patron on the rocks and i'm ready for some shots ♪... (and I mean Flu shot haha) =P

 

Free flu shot sponsored by our company to protect us from the viral infection that can easily spread by coughing, sneezing and even talking.

Fluarix is an influenza virus vaccine produced by GlaxoSmithKline. 

Before administering the shot, the attending physician will have a short examination of your medical background. They would ask your previous shots, if you're pregnant and your history of allergies.Make sure that you are not allergic to egg proteins because its the shot's main component.

I totally forgot that it was vaccine day and I wore 3/4 fitted polo. (hassle sa muscle haha)

The nurse had to help me fold my sleeve up to my shoulder =S. The shot wasn't so bad. Well maybe because I got over my phobia with vaccines. I remember a time (childhood days) when I endlessly cried just because I was scared to death haha. The only adverse reaction that I felt was the slight pain and a little swelling at the injection site. It feels like I have bruise on my arm but its normal and the pain wasn't irritating. 

Get protected friends!=)

Uniqlo Sneak Peak

I know everyone is excited for Uniqlo's grand opening on June 15 at SM Mall of Asia.

If you haven't heard about Uniqlo, it's a Japanese brand which offers super comfy casual wear. 

Here's a sneak peak of their T-shirts. This is my brother's shirt which is part of the Disney Project collection.

100% cotton  - Mickey Mouse 1928 T-Shirt Grey

 

One month before the opening, Uniqlo Philippines revealed their Pinoy endorsers on their FB page:

Chris Tiu, Iza Calzado, Nikki Gil and Chito Miranda

 I loved the comfort and the styles. It's simple, laid back and hip.

I joined their vote and win promo in their FB page (still undergoing) but the lucky stars are not in my favor yet because I haven't won the shirt that I'm voting for =( Hopefully I'll be able to get my own shirt soon.

Pretty in Pink

Pop Shop Princess Lipsticks

 

I think every kikay girl has to have 1 pink lipstick in her make-up kit. Since I'm not really a pro to buy those expensive ones, I decided to try these fab shades from Pop Shop. 

I know what you're thinking... yes it's for teens hence the 'Princess Collection' but I'm just twenteen something so I guess it's ok haha.  

  I wanted to buy all of them because I can't decide which shade I would use regularly but I just kept in mind to choose something wearable and something that would suit my personality.

So I chose: Princess Mayblossom & Princess Amethyst

Princess Mayblossom (peach shade)

 

If you're wearing neutral colors, this shade of pink could blend in. It's for a fresh/ demure feel.

More on the nude side but with a hint of pink.

The look:

 

 

Princess Amethyst - (fuchsia pink)

 

Has a bold color and its good to blend with darker colors. More subtle than red.

I was expecting to have "Barbie" pink lips but it wasn't too pigmented. It resulted to a raspberry shade which I also liked.

The look:

 

Special Intro Price of P 89.00 and any 2 for P 149.00 saving P 191

Regular Price is: P170

+ It has a little fruity smell and it's not drying.

- low staying power

- low to medium coverage

+ with moisturizer and sunscreen

- not pigmented, need a couple of swipes to get full coverage

+/- not glossy

+ super affordable

+/- you have to contact a dealer at Tupperware brands

Pop Shop Lipstick is a product of Tupperware Brands Philippines.

Hunger for Battle

Hunger Games vs. Battle Royale

Two weeks ago, I was able to borrow my friend’s DVD copy of Battle Royale I & II. It was also the same weekend that I was able to finish reading the third installment of Hunger Games. I was so curious about how Hunger Games was being rumored to be a rip-off of Battle Royale.

Although the main idea was similar (killing each other and only one should survive) they are still different in a lot of ways. I liked both stories but Hunger Games was the one who got me hooked. The complexity of HG made it more thrilling. There were a lot of factors to consider to determine the outcome and every event in the story would make the audience think on what would happen next. On the other hand, Battle Royale was centered on survival alone making the audience think only of how the others would be killed off. The brutality in BR was more severe than HG. I liked the humor in some parts of BR and its more realistic if it would really happen. The HG (movie) wasn’t able to capture much of the action scenes in the book, probably because HG was targeting a younger audience than BR. BR II was action-packed with the use of more firearms and involving the military. HG’s appeal was also brought about by Katniss’ sentiments in dealing with her physical and emotional struggles. I’m not sure if I would like Battle Royale better if I read it. It seems reading vs. watching could make a huge difference. =P

In Full Bloom

Before summer officially ends, I just want to share this floral print dress which has been 'sleeping' in my closet.

Haven't used this dress yet. I'm not sure if I could pull it off =P Watcha think?

Photo courtesy of yours truly (thanks to my cam's self-timer feature and Instagram's effects).

Dress from Boscov's USA (thanks to my aunt for giving me this dress)

Classic Chick Flick: 16 Candles

Last weekend I watched an old film recommended by my movie buff friend entitled "Sixteen Candles".
It's a film released in 1984 which is about the complexities of being a teenager - love life, fitting in & family.
I think every girl can relate to Sam's character. An ordinary girl who is in love with a senior and who is unfortunately taken.She was celebrating her sixteenth birthday (which was quite a big deal for her) but things were starting to fall apart as her family forgets all about it and more hilarious events happen.

At first I thought it was just an old school chick flick until my heart stopped when I saw the male lead (Jake Ryan). He is the typical varsity player/ popular/hunk who was also a hopeless romantic. He is every girl's ideal guy with his charming features, and his sensitive side.

(Spoiler alert) I just want to share my favorite scenes in the movie:

 

1.) Sam's attempt to talk to Jake Ryan but choked and walked away 

 

2.) Jake Ryan being so sweet comforting his girlfriend.

 

3.) Jake reveals his soft side.

 

4.) Jake finally saying hi (with his red porsche)

5.) 'Torpe' guy finally makes his move.

6.) Sam's birthday wish comes true.

I wasn't even born when this movie was made, I wonder how Michael S (Jake Ryan)  looks like now.
He looks like a young Matt Dillon and he reminds me of Xian Lim for some reason haha.

An amusing and sweet movie to sweep us (girls) off our feet. =)

Cast: 

Molly Ringwald - Sam

Michael Schoeffling - Jake Ryan

Anthony Michael Hall - The Geek

Tip: You will also see the young John Cusack and her sister Joan in this film.

Eats Showtime! =)

Sorry for being MIA for almost a week. I'm having a hard time accessing my blog page from my desktop and laptop at home and also I've been around haha. I've been eating here and there thus the weight gain (I think) but it was fun to discover such yummy treats. Here's a run down of what I've been eating:

1. White Hat's Pinoy Hat (froyo) Caramel Cream (drink)

Each item costs P125 each but thanks to my friend's coupon, we got it for P200 only. 

The chocnut + frozen yogurt combination wasn't my favorite. The yogurt was quite sour that it didn't blend well with the chocnut. I loved the caramel cream drink since it wasn't too sweet unlike other caramel flavored drinks.

2. Margarita Pizza from Green Tomato (Shangri-la)

I love pizza but I'm picky with the toppings. Sometimes I end up removing the ones I don't like and transferring it to the next pizza slice so whoever gets it would have bonus toppings haha. Margarita pizza only has my favorites (fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil) that's why I loved it =)

3. Dulong Pizza from Green Tomato (Shangri-la)

When it comes to pasta, I prefer the tomato-cream based sauce than the oil-based ones.  But this dish was quite good. It had a good Pinoy twist =)

4. Tapa King's Chocolate Cake 

 Who would have thought that Tapa King offers this super yummy dessert? 

It's super moist and it's not too sweet. It also has a caramel layer in the middle. 

                           

5.1 (left) Durian Chips from Bangkok

I don't eat Durian because the smell alone makes me lose my appetite haha. But when I tried their chips, it didn't taste (nor smell) like Durian. It was so good! This was from a friend who came back from Bangkok. It's hard to find durian chips here even though we have an abundance of durian during season. I'll try to look for a Pinoy version =P

5.2 (right) Kirkland's Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Potato Chips Sea Salt

It's like super thick Ruffles which tastes like fries. It comes from a 950g bag and is a bit oily.

You would enjoy it with a dip =)

6. Tea Tap

Milk tea is everywhere but I only go for certain brands and Tea Tap is one of them. 

Unfortunately, I think their only branch is in San Juan. On the good side, its near my place.

It's also a nice place to hangout but it's difficult to find a parking slot during weekends.

7. Tapa King's Tapa Flakes

Perfect meal for breakfast but I had it for lunch haha. The best selling tapa of Tapa King shredded into flakes and with more crisp =P

8. Cantina Deliciosa's Enchilada

 Discovered this in 'Blessings and Prosperity' along Ayala Avenue. They also serve paella, burritos and quesadilla. For P95 you'll get an authentic Mexican dish. =)

9. Kraft Mac & Cheese

Every kid and kid at heart's favorite snack. 

No wonder I feel heavy. Imagine all the calories in all these. Hay. 

Diet = FAIL! =P