Hot Off the Press: Star Wars I in 3D, Katy Perry Platinum Album, Kipling Promo, Ultimate Global Pinoy, HYD Promo & WWF Bid for Nature!

STAR WARS EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE” IN 3D SCREENS ON FEB. 9A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Remember this line? It was first flashed twenty years ago in movie theaters around the world, and now you will once again see the lines - in 3D! In Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace converted into 3D, Lucas takes us back to the beginning, in which Darth Vader is a hopeful nine-year-old boy named Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan...

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Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Scrub & Soap Review and Weekly Giveaway

(See below for weekly winners!)Nope, Im not going full-time as a Beauty Blogger. But when this package arrives at my doorstep, I know I have to make a review on it. You want to know why? Because I have an exciting announcement at the end of the post. So stay tuned.I love beauty products and anti-aging goods. I use eye cream, moisturizer, sunblock, body lotion, a different hand cream, body scrubs, foot scrubs and what-nots. However, due to hectic...

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[Giveaway!] Kikay Giveaway (ends on 2/18/2012)

I got some nice stuff to giveaway, and I am gonna make this easy for all to join  (and for me to pick the winner). Thanks to Rafflecopter!First things first, the prizes:There will be three (3) winners for this give-away./*{literal}{/literal}*/ a Rafflecopter giveaway<a href="http://rafl.es/enable-js">You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway</a>.This contest is open to Philippine...

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Soyami Bloggers Night with Marc Nelson and a Quick Look at Flippish.com Launch Party

After the Soyami Bloggers Night event last Wednesday, I decided to try to be more healthy. The night was not just an awarding of the Soyami Blogging Contest winners, but also a celebration of healthy lifestyle. It was held in Tourne' in The Fort Strip, and as soon as I arrived in the venue - here's what greeted me.Kiosks and tables offering healthy soya drinks and Soyami chips, and Fitness First free work-out sessions too!It was my first time...

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A Gift from Accessorize!

The greatest gifts are those which are unexpected! It was a normal day - businesses had resumed, Christmas lights were turned off, and people had already listed their New Year's resolutions. Normal day that it was, I got this twitter update:A message from Bloggers United (that group of bloggers who come together for a cause - and now they are more powerful than Voltes V and Bioman combined!). And I read and re-read it right, Accessorize has something...

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Who Wants to See Avril Lavigne and Get Beautiful Skin?!

"Katy Perry kissed me!!!". Well, actually not me, but that must be what Ivan Dorscher is thinking after the historic moment. Too bad I missed Katy Perry's concert. I just read my Facebook feed with envy as more and more friends and contacts upload their pictures with Katy Perry. Some of them were lucky to meet her, others  have that ID under their neck which says - Photographer. I read some tweets saying that Katy Perry's skin is flawless...

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Arriving in Beijing, China & a Good Rest at Holiday Inn Express Hotel

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Kiong Hee Huat Tsai or Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin) and Gong Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese)!Holiday Inn Express, Beijing taken using my Dell Streak ;)It is the perfect time for me to start my series of blog posts about my trip to Beijing. It has been 5 months since we landed back to Manila but only now have I found the great motivation to click on New Post and open my photo album entitled Beijing 2011.As you know, Facebook and...

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How Would a Woman Use the End of the World Survival Kit from Axe?

I got a message from a friend last week - telling me that the End of the World is near, and that he has a Survival Kit for me. I hurriedly prepared to work so I could meet him. It was nice of another friend to actually get it for me. Here's what I got.It says that I should only open this in case of emergency. Define emergency.. Is it being stopped by a hot guy on your way home? I need to know what's inside. So I opened..Read more...

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I Attended a Scandalous New Year Dinner

Last Thursday, my schedule allowed me to attend the Chinese New Year Dinner at Mango Tree Bistro (it is actually a Thai Restaurant) in Trinoma. The invitation said that we need to come in Red Oriental Chic attire. I don't want to stress myself over clothes, so I decided to wear the (ever reliable) red multi-way top. I came with the place packed with guests in red attire. I told myself that this is going to be one chic dinner!Everything went...

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What Type of Bed Do You Sleep On?

Does my blog title sound like survey monkey? Well it is not a survey and not a personality test. I just thought of it after a long yawn and I suddenly thought of my bed. Yay, just realized I will not be sleeping on it for a month as soon as I travel to another country for my assignment.This is not my bed.. I just found it at dominic wilcoxDo you think it would be nice to wake up on this bed? A rocking bed!All the beds in our house are customized....

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Great Buys of the Week: Accessories from Bijoux de Lou

It is funny that almost a week had passed and I haven't even checked my payslip, yet here I am unwrapping my online buys.Bijoux de Lou is one of my favorite Multiply Stores (although to be honest, it is my first transaction with the store). I love browsing through the Multiply albums and the items always make me exclaim "Wowanthat!" - as in Wow! I want that!  The store sells different vintage and "whimsical" items from necklaces,...

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Why Am I (Suddenly) Hesitant to Go on Assignment to Indonesia?

It is less than two months, and I will not be surprised if one day I will find myself heading to the airport and boarding a plane to Indonesia (no, actually to Singapore). The original itinerary I received is that I will land in Singapore first, spend two hours there, then take the plane to Jakarta.Picture from Expat Service BlogspotTo be honest, I am not excited at all. I got some personal obligations that I need to attend to while on assignment,...

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What I Received in the Mail the Other Day?

I didn't receive a death threat or a bomb. The courier and Mailroom (Department) of our office informed me that I have a package from Australia and I know for sure that it is from the partner travel agency assisting us in completing our travel documents.To tell you honestly, I am getting more scared and nervous each day. I cannot feel any hint of excitement in my system regarding the assignment. First, it is not even a vacation and second, I got...

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IBM Phils Appoints First Female President and Country Manager

When I checked the Society Background of Philippines in one of the travel sites I was reading the other day, it states that in the Philippines has equal treatment for both men and women. Women can voice out their minds, vote during election and lead an organization. Girl Power is what I thought of when I received this release. IBM Philippines has appointed a new President and Country Manager. Just 8 days ago, it was officially announced that...

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What's Up with My Life, Plans for 2012 and Some Announcements

I miss blogging. I really do. I started the year with so many tasks in my to-do list. I am even using two planners. One is for work, and one is for personal.The first few days of the year is challenging my time management skills.Work: Well, since I moved to a new role, I started my training the other day. I was a bit hesitant to accept the new role, but I have to accept it; not because I need the job - but more importantly, people think I will do...

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IBM Five in Five: Smart Tech Predictions

I don't believe in predictions. Technology sometimes scares me (seriously). Why am I sharing these things? Well, IBM released yesterday its Five in Five. It is a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years.The IBM Five in Five is based on market and societal trends expected to transform our lives, as well as emerging technologies from IBM Labs around the world that can make these innovations possible. What is surprising is some of the IBM Five in Five is suddenly taking root....

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