The packaging is cute but bulky. What made this interesting is that it is pegged as a self-heating balm that removes oils and dirt. And that it doesn't contain parabens.

Gently massage on face for 3-5 minutes then rinse. Remember that a little of this product goes a long way. My face got softer after I used this but the blackheads were still there although looked smaller. I guess one has to use this for twice a week to see better results. Other Korean Beauty products that I have reviewed: Tony Moly's Magic Lip Tint in Green Apple link: here. Tony Moly's Kiss Kiss Lip Scrub link: here. Etude House's 10 in 1 Wonder Pore Freshener link: here.

Hanayo Grill has sushi and kimbap in their options. Hihi

Even if three years have passed since I first tried Samgyeopsal, I still crave for it once in a while. 제일 좋아하는 한국음식

Different meat options for the grill.

Love it that these ice creams are buffet inclusive.

Pabebe Girls

Walang makakapigil sa braso kooooo! hahaha.

Labasin Waterfalls Villa Escudero Plantation and Resort April 2014 Why? kasi medyo mapayat pala ko nun pero nung time na 'to, 'yung mga kasama ko sinasabihan na ko ng "Tumaba ka!" So pano pa ngayon diba? haha! Plus, this was the start of it all. :)) Nag-start halos magsunod-sunod 'yung alis ko nung April last year. NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER NA. NKKLK.

Candaba, Pampanga January 2015 I wasn't able to blog about this but this was taken in Candaba Swamp. Why? Kakapa-rebond ko lang.

Maxims Hotel Genting Highlands, Malaysia May 2014 Why? I'm looking forward to visiting Malaysia again especially Genting and Cameron Highlands. And, Malaysia's the first foreign country that I've gone to so it'll always be special for me. :))

"Pulag Training" Tanay, Rizal November 2014 I wasn't able to blog about this before but this was the time I realized enjoying life doesn't have to mean enjoying spending a lot. Charoooot! Hahaha.  Why? Because ang ganda ng mountains sa likod at ako. :))

Mt. Pulag Summit November 2014 Why? My favorite sunrise yet. Looking forward to that sunrise which would replace this as my favorite.

Universal Studios Singapore Sentosa Island, Singapore May 2014 Why? I hope to be back in Singapore soon. May maganda na kong camera, universe!!! hahaha. Ready na for Singapore Ver. 2.0. Or 'yung tipong, "I went to Singapore wearing a Tokyo shirt, I'll be going to Tokyo wearing an SG shirt." Ang taray.

Mines View Park Baguio City August 2014 Why? I fell inlove with CAR because of our Baguio trip. I still look forward to seeing Baguio again and to try going to Sagada though I don't have an idea when will that push through.

SHP Bibimbap Korean Cafe Taft Avenue, Manila September 2014 Why? A lot of things can happen/change in a span of one year. There may have been mistakes but we have definitely made more right choices. Forward lang tayo, infinitely forward. :)) I wonder what next September would be like. Tipong baka may bago na kong wrist watch. Hahahaha!

Boracay de Cavite Ternate, Cavite June 2014 Why? First and definitely not the last time that I'll be sleeping in a tent and for this quote kasi may tide 'yung picture ---> "She was the tide, always drifting in and out of the lives of those who loved her, eternally indecisive, unable to discern whether she desired the solidity of land or the wild freedom of the ocean," - Beau Taplin

Vivo City Shopping Mall Singapore May 2014 Why? Panahon na para bumili ng bagong shorts. Hahaha. E sa madali kasing i-impake 'yan! Haha. Jk. Why kasi kilig na kilig pa ko kay Lee Min Ho nito. It was because of him that I started to take interest in South Korea and my life was changed because of that. :) He may be the reason why I started but it's because of the gifts of new friendships, language and learning that I'm staying. It was fun while it lasted and I'm forever thankful pero maluwag na sa pusong sabihin na magsama sila ng Bae niya.  Now, universe. Take me to Korea! ;)

Campuestohan Highlands Talisay, Negros Occidental June 2015 Why? Wala lang. Nakakainis 'yung buhok ko ngayon. Nagpapa-rebond na ulit e sa December pa kami pwede. -_-   Ay kasi pala enjoy sa Danjugan Island!

Larsian Cebu City January 2015 Why? Isaw Party kasi kami kahapon mga Aldub fans. Hahaha!

Kalanggaman Island Leyte April 2015 Why? This year's goal is put others before self and I made that happen in Leyte. Minsan, bumabalik pa rin sa isip ko 'yung what if pero tuwing inaalala ko 'yung panahon na nasa Leyte ako, umo-okay 'yung feeling kasi kung iniba ko 'yung desisyon ko nun, hindi ko siguro nagawa 'yung "others before self". Kasi so far, 'yan talaga nangyayari eh. Saya lang :)) Mapapagbigyan naman ako sa gusto ko, di pa lang ito 'yung right time. Pero darating 'yun, claim lang ng claim.

Ugong Rock Puerto Princesa, Palawan July 2015 Why? Hindi ko pa kasi napo-post. Thankful that I am able to do activities like this. Akalain mong nagkasya ko sa maliliit na open spaces sa cave. Hahaha!

Subic Safari Subic, Zambales May 2015 Why? Wala lang. Trip lang. Naubusan na ko ng salita. Hahaha!

El Nido Palawan, Philippines July 2015 Why? Saan naman kaya ako next birthday ko? :)))

#quote from today's #kalyeserye. #clouds #nature #aldubnotalduh 💕✈👣🎉

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10, 11, 12, 13, 14 forever and ever? 😶 Kahapon pa ko nagfa-fangirl dahil sa iba't ibang dahilan.😍 See you soon, Popoy and Basha! 👍#onemorechance #movie #johnlloydcruz ❤

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Horse rock formation at Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park #travelph #nature #ican #demandgreat #xperiaz3

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• we, especially those living in the remote places of our country, will have access to great healthcare services. 
• all inhabited islands will have their own hospitals and schools. Hospitals hindi para maging ready for tourists ang isang lugar kundi hospitals dahil may mga locals din naman na nagkakasakit. 
• all roads (bridges, highways etc.) are well-paved.
• we're no longer hassled by the severe traffic congestion. Hello sa DOTC chief na nagsabing hindi fatal ang traffic dito sa'tin. Not burdensome to the daily lives of Filipinos? Hindi po siguro kayo lumalabas ng bahay pag rush hour, hindi niyo pa po siguro nararanasan ma-stuck sa traffic ng more than four hours minsan pag dumadaan ng C5 o EDSA. Haaaaay. :(
• we'll have better transportation system. Better MRT and LRT pls lang!
• going anywhere feels safe from snatchers, opportunists, hold-uppers and the likes.

Life is all about making choices. Always do your best to make the right ones and always do your best to learn from the wrong ones. Happy Monday! 😊 #quote #clouds #nature

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Interior

Let the eating begin!

Your first plate is a sampler plate of the three available viands and once you're done eating this, you may choose which one you like best or ask for all three again.  I liked the fried chicken best, second is the pork crackling and last but not the least, the roasted chicken,

I was asking kuya waiter for another piece of pork crackling when I took this picture.

Uncle Cheffy's known for their best brick-oven pizza and panizza. Hihi. P 395.00 Uncle Cheffy Favorites Oven dried tomatoes, mushroom garlic, anchovy, chili flakes, basil and three cheese. This is my first time eating panizza and I must say that I liked this a lot. No wonder they're claiming that they have the best panizza!

For dessert, we had this Cheffy Cheesecake, P 150,00 I liked this because it's like having three kinds of cheesecake in one. hehe. It's a combination of Oreo, Brownie and Plain Cheesecake,

Italian Leche Flan P 130.00 I liked this because it's firm and not too sweet.

This promo may be good for 90 minutes only but time is more than enough, trust me. Busog na busog ako in less than an hour. Haha! Branches where the P 199.00 is offered are as follows: Bluewave Stripmall, Marikina  Robinsons Metro East, Pasig City  Venice Piazza McKinley Hills, Taguig City  Solenad Nuvali, Sta. Rosa City Laguna  The promo is until October 31, 2015 only. Go na!

Barf flavored #jellybean turned real barf #food #challenge #jellybelly #beanboozled 🙊🙊🙊

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Matcha soft cookie oreos (paki-arrange na lang sa tamang order 'yung words) I did not buy this because I like it, I bought it as per my cousin's son's request. Ako siguro may kasalanan bakit mahilig na rin siya sa matcha kaya binilhan ko na. He liked it that he almost finished everything but as for me, not too much because it seemed like the chocolate taste overpowered the matcha and that's unacceptable for (someone like) me. Haha!! Still and an interesting combination so definitely worth trying. Arte lang ako.

I saw this before in Family Mart although I don't know what its name is.

Instead na nakabalot sa chocolate na almond 'yung kasama, matcha flavor 'yung stick and then matcha bits 'yung nagpapalutong. This one's interesting too but it's not something that I'd buy again. Arte ko diba? hahaha. Nabawasan na kasi talaga 'yung pagka-like ko sa chocolates. You'd taste the chocolate more than the matcha bits so I prefer the one below.

Ito 'yung mapayat at matangkad na version ng Midi Matcha. Bitin lang because a box has only two foil containers but I like this the most among the three.

Balanced ang matcha taste and creaminess but if I were to choose, I'd still for for the Midi Matcha. Bakit??? Iba pa rin kaming mga chubby! Hahahaha! These three matcha products are for those who prefer subtle matcha flavor. Creamy at andun pa rin 'yung lasa ng matcha pero hindi in your face na, "Oy!! Green tea ako!" gets or not... end of post. :))

My wallet committed suicide just to make me feel better. Haha. 😍 #matcha #pocky #meiji #oreo #matcharap #infinitelivessana🙏 #panicbuyingangpeg #rt

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Order here. They were a food truck before deciding to put up their flagship restaurant for stability. I'm slow at noticing things like this pero mukhang truck pala 'yung order area at may pedestrian lane pa oh. hehehe.

They are not claiming that they are offering authentic Persian and Mediterranean cuisine but as to what I have tried, their food tastes close to authentic and it is actually good in its own way.

I love the idea of printing out Instagram screenshots and posting them there for other diners to see. Syempre diba, when you're taking time editing your Instagram-worthy picture, one thing that would make you prouder other than having an awesome IG feed is when the establishments you Instagrammed or other people recognize/appreciate your post.

This was my order Beef Shawarma Rice with Keema Meal P 229.00 The first thing I noticed when they served me my food is that the serving size is big.

Keema

Cheese and Garlic Yogurt Dip You get to choose two sauces for your food. I liked the garlic yogurt dip more than the cheese. Maybe it's because I was having rice that I didn't appreciate the cheese sauce that much.

One thing you'd notice when you're eating with your fellow bloggers is how everyone is taking time taking pictures of the food that it gets cold before one is able to have his/her first bite.  No regrets and not complaining because this is HOW we usually are. Mas komportable nga kesa 'yung kakain ka kasama 'yung hindi mahilig magkuha ng pictures kasi kailangan mo pa magpaliwanag at pigilan silang kumain agad. Haha. My order was beef but it wasn't greasy so I had no problem eating my food even if it has already gotten a bit cold.

A closer look of the printed out Instagram posts.

Drop by, experience their food, be part of the story and celebrate friendships at Shawarma Bros.

I tried this mainly because the long lines have always made me curious. Nakita ko rin kasi sila before sa SM Aura.

Churros Clasicos Large (12 pcs.) P 195.00 Hot Chocolate Dip (Large) P 100.00 Infairness naman, I kind of got surprised upon seeing the price. Inisip ko na lang na nasa Rockwell ako kasi. What should I expect, diba? But then I got my order and I instantly thought that paying that much was reasonable. Sulit na.  Ang laki ng churros nila that we only two pieces and took the rest home.  They're freshly fried (in olive oil), the skin was crispy but the inside was soft. But as a chocolate lover, what made me like this more is their Hot Chocolate Dip. Yes, this is simply one of the most delicious churros I've eaten. Gustong gusto ko na nga inumin 'yung dip, pero ininom ko naman sa bahay na nga lang. hahaha! E diba nga, churros con chocolate  'to? Meron bang churros con matcha?! Tanong lang or request lang sa ibang nagbebenta ng churros. Baka kasi bagay. :)

The only thing I didn't like was their location. It was so uncomfortable because as I've said, the line in La Lola is oftentimes long and those people who come and go at the store would see you eating. Medyo awkward for me. Although I'm not dismissing the idea that you're not supposed to eat this sitting down. 'Yung packaging kasi, mukhang pwede mong hawakan kaya pwede kang kumain habang namamasyal. Heard they now have a branch here in UPTC. Good job! Puntahan niyo na kami lahat sa North!!! Hihi. <3