I've been binge-watching Brooklyn99 in Netflix and there was a scene where they drove to Coney Island for hot dogs. Watching that was the reason why I'm posting this here. I've had this in my draft for several months so I wanna congratulate none other than Me, Myself, and I for finally forcing Me, Myself, and I to finish composing this post. 🤪
For our first day in New York, our number one itinerary was to try Nathan's Hot dog in Coney Island. GUSTO MO 'YON? Nagpunta ng New York para sa hot dog sandwich. HAHAHA! Nakalagay na 'to rito bago ko pa mapanood 'yung Brooklyn99 episode.
Proper pala na sabihin pumunta ng Coney Island para sa hot dog kahit marami naman hot dog cart ng Nathan's sa City kasi special day kapag sa Coney Island kakain. 💁
Here's the scene from the series.
The first time I heard this song was via Instagram music when I uploaded an Instagram story. Lakas maka-third world country nito eh, 'yung Instagram music is not available in our region. 😆
Our USA Trip was during Spring but it was still way tooooooo cold. If I had a down jacket with me back then, I would have worn it especially here in Coney Island because the beach made the air freezing.
These are the tables for those dining in. I don't know where they hold the hot dog eating contest but that's an annual event hosted by Nathan's.
My other instagram account, xtintina.cooks, has finished its New Yorker hotdog phase several weeks ago. I discovered a domestically-manufactured hotdog that tastes almost exactly like Nathan's. The phase has resurfaced since I watched that scene, buti na lang lagi ng may supply non sa grocery malapit dito sa bahay. 🌭
Coney Island is one of the neighborhoods in NYC which nickname is "Playground of the World."
This is the boardwalk.
We didn't walk around far at this area. Allotted just enough time to feel the breeze of the Atlantic Ocean in NYC.
We didn't walk around far at this area. Allotted just enough time to feel the breeze of the Atlantic Ocean in NYC.
There's also a Nathan's store here. Would've been nice to do picnic in this area. Someday, universe?? lol
This is a public beach and I will definitely walk all the way to the shore if I was alone. Beach trip on a winter day is my thing. HAHAHA!
I posted this in my Instagram story before asking who this was, until now hindi ko pa rin alam. Any leads? Curious lang ako.
This place is kinda like California's Santa Monica Pier. Less people on my day of visit which makes sense since I visited Santa Monica when it was almost summer.
I wouldn't think that this photo is taken in NYC if this is shown to me.
The park wasn't operating when we went there so we just walked around it. Saya, noh? Daming intense.
After this, we drove back to Brooklyn and Manhattan.
If I had seen episodes of Brooklyn99 before going to New York, I would've bought an NYPD jacket for myself. HAHAHA. KAKAINIS! I bought an NYC jacket pero ang lakas kasi maka-fangirl ng may NYPD. HAAAAAY. Na-late ng two years ang pagiging fangirl ko. 😂😂😂
Everything, in time. 💖
In my previous mid-month note, I mentioned that we were having the time of our lives in Antipolo when that gets published. Uploaded it ASAP 'cause I'll be linking the blogpost for this month so here it is:
These photos are taken in Luljetta Hanging Gardens, Antipolo.
Google sent me this. I know that this is getting views but this much views???? Kilig me. Sobra. ❤️
I'll continue blogging for as long as I can, that's for sure. No matter how random and stupid my thoughts are, there's always a space for those here and I try my best to give useful information in some of my entries naman. Di lang puro ganito. 😆
Writing is therapeutic to me. This process clears my mind siguro? Ewan. Basta, we do whatever makes us happy, diba? We do anything that makes surviving (and living) more fun. Here's mine. HAHAHA!
You do you.
I like this series of mid-month notes 'cause I compile my favorite photos throughout the month in a draft and then as the 15th of the month approaches, I leave whichever photos I think are worth posting about.
These were gifts from my financial advisor. Nakakaiyak na nakakatuwa at the same time. I mean, continuous pa rin naman 'to pero iba talaga. I won't go into details anymore. Pretty sure all of us have an idea how life has drastically changed in the past several months.
Naol mature na with mature investments pa. hahaha! That's the kind of person I want to become, bb! 😆❤️ Bakit kasi ikaw ang picture na napili dyan sa post na 'yan ehhh. 😆
This is one of those I posted in FB's My Day 'cause they used photos of Seo Joon and what's in the post is both hilarious and heartbreaking. If you know what I mean. HAHAHA! At the beginning of every year, we usually would establish goals but the reality is that those getting derailed have loomed in our faces since this pandemic started that New Year didn't made much difference.
From thriving, most of us are in a survival mode now. Hang in there. Let's hang on in this survival mode 'cause we'll thrive again. Our time will come again. 🥰🤗
Haaaay.
Universe, pahingi ng multiple-income streams. HAHAHAHAHA.
I haven't been logging in my portal but this is my nth dividend issuance this year from one of the dividend-issuing stocks that I hold. An example of a passive income. Actually, this blog is also a source of passive income to me as well. Even if this is a hobby and a form of therapy, I'm not doing this for free and it may actually be the best thing about this. 😆
I was thinking that it's time that I post more about finance stuff so we can gain knowledge together. I mean, just so I'd be intentional about learning and re-learning about it is I'd make it a point to post something about finance. Ewan. Not sure how this will go but I'm thinking about it. Less gala na rin naman ako so all I'll be left with mostly are my travel backlogs, product reviews, and my life updates. You wouldn't want too much of that especially the last part, would you?
Artista ka, ghorl?! May ina-update sa buhay. HAHAHA!
We're all for open-aired areas these days and here's another one that we found by accident. This is overlooking Metro Manila and the night we were here, there weren't a lot of people inside but feeling the mountain breeze of Antipolo and looking at the view were so so so so so relaxing.
Philippines: Cafe Agusta, Antipolo, Rizal
Philippines: Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club, Antipolo, Rizal
Philippines: Chilltop, Cubao, Quezon City
Philippines: Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club, Antipolo, Rizal
Philippines: Chilltop, Cubao, Quezon City
We think that we'll be going here for lots of times because they have the best tasting instant ramyeon I've had here in the Philippines. My best would still be that meal the day I visited Nami Island in South Korea but this is easily the second after that. Pero hindi ako mahilig sa instant noodles kaya kaunti lang din naman ang options ko. 😅
This was in one of my FB's "On this Day" that's why I saw the post again.
Chasing only those that make my soul feel good.
Four years later, ganyan pa rin naman ako. Buti naman, self. Choosing battles. Choosing people. Keeping only those I know are deserving to fight for and to be treasured in this life.
Still firm on not giving energy and attention to the unworthy tayo, Tintin2021. 😛❤️
Philippines: Day 1 of Mt. Tapulao, Palauig, Zambales
Philippines: Day 2 of Mt. Tapulao, Palauig, Zambales
I saw a photo from a morning atop Mt. Tapulao so I was craving for a hike and we finally went to one. Naol craving satisfied. Thankful para sa (mga) tao na nags-satisfy ng cravings ko especially sa ganitong bagay. Labyu. 😘
Wala kaming tulog nito pero keri lang. Naligo lang para fresh ng slight tapos diretso na sa byaheng Norte. 😍 Missed those kind of days. This was a pricey daytrip tbh but it's a lot cheaper if you're going there using a motorbike. Naka-kotse kasi kami at sa NLEX kami dumaan kaya madaming binayaran.
Hair achieved with Curls by Zenutrients Leave-in Conditioner.
PRODUCT REVIEW LINK:HERE.
I tweeted this and days after, someone asked me for a samgyup foodtrip. Hahaha! I haven't had samgyup in a restaurant for more than a year that's why I got so "kilig." My last was in Seoul during my Winter 2020 and I've had some samgyup sessions but they're at home so they don't count. Iba pa rin kapag chargrilled at may tagaluto na iba. Hahaha! ❤️
Will not take for granted SAFE restaurant dining ever again. I still cook food at home, been cooking more than ever, but for cuisines that I can't recreate and samgyup experience then I'd dine out once in a while.
I hope you're safe and well. 🥰
Hang in there, buddy! 🤗
Everything, in time. 💖
I noticed that my previous post for Boljoon Church in Cebu have been in this blog's Top Searches for the past couple weeks so I'm posting these photos here too. I have no idea why a lot of people are searching about the church these days but it's all thanks to them did I realize that I haven't posted most of out-of-town trips here yet.
I don't know either why I didn't put details in my other post. HAHA! That time, we only passed by the church and probably stayed for even less than 30 minutes. Huhuhu. Hindi ko na maalala. Baka wala rin kasi akong nalaman at tinamad ako mag search. 😆
For this post, we spent a long time in the vicinity of Boljoon Church 'cause we waited for sunset at the baywalk/park in front of the church. Wala pa ring historical details pero mas maraming photos. Pwede na! 😅
This church was built in 1690's and currently the only church in Cebu that's listed as a National Cultural Treasure.
Walking distance from the church is this Cuartel. This structure was never finished but is evidently well-preserved.
Ang hirap na magtanong ng, "Where to Next?"
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banyo, kwarto, kusina, sala ganern. HAHA
Jumpshot yern?
Huwag ako ang tanungin mo.
Hindi ko rin alam.
Nag lakad-lakad lang ako doon.
This area is along Bohol Strait.
Waited for the sunset in this place. One of the many things that are missed. 💖 Quiet afternoon by a body of water while feeling the breeze and listening to the waves.
Waited for the sunset in this place. One of the many things that are missed. 💖 Quiet afternoon by a body of water while feeling the breeze and listening to the waves.
Although, yeah, I've had the chance to walk for a short time along the Baywalk of Manila Bay last month. Pwede na rin. hehehe!
I'm seriously missing life "out there."
I miss travelling but I won't deny that I'm getting used to the life in social distancing/ quarantine although it can get too boring some days. But nakakaalis naman hehe not as frequent as before. Hello. Itong trip na 'to was magkasunod na month akong Bohol (January), Bohol-Cebu (February). Kakaloka. Di ko na nga rin alam paano ko nagagawa 'yon dati.
You know what I realized, my life was the uncomfortable "out there." AHAHAHA.
That's why I felt lost when COVID pandemic/ECQ started last year is because I was a stranger when I was forced to stay here. HAHAHA. Posible pala 'yon, pakiramdam na hindi ka belong sa isang lugar na akala mo sanay na sanay ka. Kakaalis mo, hindi mo napansin na hindi lang physical distance 'yung nagkaroon. Kakaalis mo, hindi mo na alam 'yung pakiramdam na manatili. Drama yern? HAHAHAHAHA!
So ito, halos isang taon na ang lumipas, magkakilala na kami ulit.
Sanay na kami sa isa't isa ulit.
Again, this post doesn't have a lot of useful information either but at least, the photos are more updated than the first post, diba? 😆
By the way, it's nice to wait for the sunset in this area 'cause nearby are turo-turo/BBQ places where you can eat your dinner. I remember doing "streetfood" tour that night. Ang sarap ng longganisa Cebu, ng isaw, ng chicharong bulaklak, at ng isol. 🤤🤤🤤
PS. This was one of places shown in the movie, "Patay na si Hesus."
Dahil dyan, sabay-sabay tayong ma-LSS.
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Katawa
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Hasula
Whenever posts from way way way back ends up as one of the week's Top Searches in this blog, I can't help it but click on the link just so I'd remember 'cause more often that not, I don't recall most of what I wrote here especially those stuff I posted when my emotions were at their highs and/or lows. 😆
Looking at the photos travel photos was fun. It brought back memories of our easier and simpler days.
Grateful to have experienced all of those in this lifetime. hehehe!
Everything, in time. 💖
Curls by Zenutrients Leave-in Conditioner Review
CGM Update with products currently on rotation.
Almost six months since I posted about the products I use, I'm posting this. Hehe. These are mostly from my 12.12 sale purchases.
These days, I no longer pay that much attention to good and bad hair days. 😅 I have a routine that works for me and every wash day is a surprise anyway. Parang naging wash and wear na ulit buhok ko. Buti naman! 😍 I've heard enough people who told me that my hair looks good as an assurance that it's improving. Pwede na 'yan. 😂 All thanks to my bb 'cause I spent my rebond money on him which is the reason why I stumbled upon CGM. HAHAHA!
NOTE: Some of the terms below will be unfamiliar to those who are not practicing CGM. 😁
HHN Vanilla Conditioner - Will Repurchase
This is still what I apply as leave-in when I'm staying at home. I love the smell (kinda sweet but not too vanilla-ey) and it's cheaper.
Curls by Zenutrients Leave-in Conditioner - Will Repurchase
I've always hoped for a leave-in conditioner and I'm so happy when Zenutrients launched this last year. 😍
This smells fresh and clean which I like a lot. It doesn't feel heavy in the hair and it forms a slight cast when applied so it's perfect to use when going out. I no longer think about what my hair looks like especially when it's windy outside.
I haven't tried using gel as a styler since CGM so I never had an experience of "scrunching the crunch" but this is the closest that I can get to that.
Zenutrients is thicker than HHN but I don't dilute it with water unlike the latter.
Some ladies in the group rinse only a percent of their S2C conditioner and some don't rinse at all. I don't like doing that 'cause it feels sticky especially in the humid weather we have here in PH. I rinse all the conditioner after S2C then I apply leave-in after wet plopping.
LOW POO - Zenutrients Gugo Shampoo - Might Repurchase
I've only used this thrice as of writing 'cause I'm emptying my other low poo, HHN Mandarin. I still prefer the latter because using the Mandarin variant in the shower is invigorating/aromatherapy to me. Repurchase of this will depend whether or not my hairfall lessens as I empty the container and if the smell grows on me since I'm still leaning to HHN for my low poo.
CO-WASH - Zenutrients Gugo Conditioner - Will Repurchase
I haven't noticed the lesser hairfall nor the strengthening of my hair strands yet. This smells minty. It's watery so perfect for co-wash. My scalp doesn't itch when using this and I feel a mild cooling sensation so I know it's there. 😂 The co-wash that I've been using before is Johnson and Johnson's Shiny Drops Conditioner. I will repurchase this because 1 liter size when on sale is sold for around 680 (?) so this will be cheaper than JJ. Though, of course, I'm hoping that it will stay true to its claim that I'll have lesser hairfall.
CO-WASH - Zenutrients Coco Honey Conditioner - Might Repurchase
I LOVE THE SCENT. I like this more than gugo, tbh. If they sell this in a 1 Liter container then I'd definitely get this for my Co-Wash instead of gugo even if that promises stronger hair. This is thicker so I dilute this with water when I use it. It also has a minty/cooling sensation when applied in the scalp.
S2C - Suave Cherry Blossom Conditioner - Will Repurchase (forever 😂)
Suave Tropical Conditioner - Might Repurchase
I have nothing to say about these Suave conditioners aside from they are my CGM holy grails, my must-haves, my forever. Haha. I only purchase those protein-free variants and I usually have two kinds with me. Cherry Blossom has and will always be a staple and the other one is whatever scent is available in the store during my restock. 😂
As I've said above, hair during wash day is always a surprise. ❤️ Will never look back to salon hair treatments. Hehehe.
Zenutrients Leave-In Conditioner:
Zenutrients Leave-In Conditioner when tried outdoor.
My hair when wet.
Will blog about this no-sleep hike one of these days. Hahahahaha. Kakamiss. Shet.
This was my concern before. Paano kaya buhok ko kapag nag-hiking? Okay naman pala or yeah, it's cause mas maayos na rin 'yung buhok ko these days. Also, Zenutrients has a slight cast so I believe that helped in making my hair more manageable during the trek.
Fully dried while on a windy mountain top. Naninibago pa rin ako minsan kapag nakikita ko ganyan hair ko. HAHA!
My new roommate loves to sleep on my hair. I use satin hair caps when he sleeps in my room to make myself laway-proof 'cause he plays with my hair and by play I mean bites it. 😢🤦🏻♀️ hahaha! It's uncomfortable for me to sleep with a hair cap but I think a lot of CGM ladies wear something like this to protect their curls while sleeping.
Clingy bb. 😍
Gondo naman ng diaper mo. 😂
One of his favorite place on Earth is beside my face. 😂 Kaya kailangan talaga laway proof! Kakaloka! Hahahaha
Maskne has calm down eventually.
I still get some whiteheads and acne these days but not as much as before, even the acne marks are starting to fade. Huhuhu. Buti na lang! I also have new sunscreen and lip balm that I'm using, I might post those here too.
Everything, in time. 💖
