Heard you were looking for this? hehehe.

Three flavors were recently launched as limited edition ice creams, two of which we were able to buy today: Choco Chip Cookie Dough and Matcha Cookies and Cream.

A pint is sold for P 126.50 in Mightee Mart.

Will I repurchase?

Yes.

Taking into consideration its price and taste, this is one of the better options of matcha ice cream in the market.

Selecta's version of the regular cookies and cream is a comfort food for me since I grew up eating that flavor. I don't remember how 2019 version tasted like, but I think I like this more.

I said in 2019, and I quote, "medyo matagal kong hinanap 'yung matcha ice cream..."

Well. Say no more. This tastes like an oreo matcha latte made into an ice cream (but it isn't oreo 😛). You taste bits of chocolate cookies together with a matcha ice cream.

Having tasted a few premium matcha gelato and ice creams in the past few years, this version is not too potent for me but I think it was made with the palate of the general public in mind. This probably won't get the usual feedback of "lasang damo" whenever I recommend matcha to non-matcha drinkers.

Again, it's mild but matcha's taste is there (matcha level 2 ganon). Cookie bits are a bit sweet and chocolatey then it melts in your mouth together with the slight bitterness of matcha. I'd pay another P 126.00 for a pint of that flavor experience.

World's Strongest Matcha Gelato in Suzukien, Tokyo, Japan

Just showing you this, I haven't tasted this yet.

2019 Version:

Selecta's Matcha Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (Christmas Collection)

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This was after Team Lab.

We just spent an hour in this area to watch the sunrise. While there are a lot of attractions and malls to visit in Odaiba, we were too tired to walk around so we just stayed in one place and took pictures with different places in the background.

In front of Aqua City Mall.

Places We Visited in Tokyo, Japan 2023

This place should be beautiful at night as well especially the lights at the rainbow bridge.

Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge and the Replica of New York's Statue of Liberty

USA: Sightseeing Cruise in New York City

The rainbow bridge connects Tokyo Mainland and Odaiba.

Very calm and peaceful place.

This was a great way to end our Tokyo Trip because the rest of the days we were there felt like a walkathon.

If you have a day to spare, Odaiba is a good option.

Now that Gundam Factory in Yokohama is closed already, Odaiba, particularly in Diver City Tokyo Plaza, is one of the places you can still see a life-sized Gundam Statue. Gundam Base Tokyo is there.

Thank you, Universe for giving us the chance to heal our 2020 heartbreak! Tokyo trip finally came true after three years and three months of waiting. 💖

Tokyo, Japan: Arrival in Narita Airport (Sim, Where to Withdraw, Skytrain to UENO)

Klook Link: Purchase Unlimited Subway Rides in Tokyo here.

Japan Travel Sim? Purchase yours here.

Everything, in time. 💖

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Things I Bought Online that:

a. are good buys
b. I have repurchased

HAIR CARE:

Purchased - 2 times

Starting this with the reason why I decided to compose this post.

I've had a whole body massage recently and my masseuse told me that my initially thick hair has become thicker. The last time I had my massage with her was more or less six months ago.

Aside from the oil and scalp massager, I didn't change anything from my routine for the past months so it's probably the new hair oil, isn't it?

In December 2023, I posted about my 4th CGM Anniversary - Modified CGM and I was using Sweet Almond Oil back then but I switched to Grapeseed Oil after finishing that bottle.

Purchase yours here: Craftology Grapeseed Oil

I've bought countless scalp massagers and the one I like the most was this one from Bremod. Apart from the price, its bristles are a slightly firm so I can really feel them gliding through my scalp.

Purchase yours here: Bremod Scalp Massager

Purchased - 5 times

Purchase yours here: Zenutrients Leave In Conditioner

Purchased - 3 times

Purchase yours here: Cantu Curl Cream for Kids

Zenutrients and Cantu Curl Cream are hair products that I've been using for years so I've previously written a review before. Here are the links: Cantu Curl Cream and

Zenutrients Leave-In Conditioner

Posted in 2020: CGM Anniversary Update

SKIN CARE:

Posted in 2023: B.Lab Matcha Hydrating Relief Cream Review

This is actually an appreciation for the Lazada Kbeauty Online Shop, Youn Family. It is my go-store and I always visit their page/shop to go window shopping or look for items on sale. When the Matcha Hydrating Cream went on sale last year, I bought a tube and saw that there was an announcement that the best reviewer for the said product will win P 4,000.00 in store credit/ store voucher. I posted and fortunately won the prize. This transaction, so far, is my biggest skin care haul and I only paid P 18.52 for it.

So there, if you're looking for legit Korean skin care products, check them out. Shipped from South Korea so it takes time to arrive.

Purchase yours here: Youn Family

As much as I like Anessa's Skincare Milk, the price of that sunscreen is beyond my budget for sunscreens. I only bought my first two bottles because I chanced upon a B1T1 deal before our Boracay - Cebu Trip in 2022. When I saw this being sold, I decided to try it out and I liked it. It has a slight white cast though and only 35 SPF but it's perfect for daily use especially if you have dry or normal skin.

Purchase yours here: Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Gel

While I love my Korean sunscreens especially

Isntree's Onion Fresh Sun Fluid, they can get pretty expensive. One of the best sunscreens for our weather and for those with oily skin that won't go over your budget is Omi. This product is powdery matte without whitecast. It literally looks like there's nothing on your face. This is what I replaced my Anessa Gold with. It's not only good for days when you are more "active" but also for everyday use.

Purchased - 2 times

Purchase yours here: OMI Menturm Sunbears Gold

Review Posted in May 2024: Peripera Ink Velvet Nude #23 and #31 ( Nude Brew Collection)

Purchase yours here: Peripera Ink Velvet

HYGIENE:

Aveeno is a game changer not only for those with eczema but also for those with recurring dry patches on the arm like me. The effectivity comes with a hefty price because this is definitely not affordable. I often check Kenvue's store too see whether there's a sale going on so I am usually able to buy the 354 ML for around P 350.00/bottle. The screenshot of the transaction shows the orange variant but I was able to purchase the orange and green variants before. Not too bad.

If you have eczema, green or blue variants should be better for you.

Purchased - 5 times (2 orange, 1 lavender, 2 green)

Purchase yours here: Kenvue

Once I went electric, I can never go back to manual toothbrushes. Unless I go on trips probably just for the reason that I don't want to bring it with me. I bought this on a whim last 6.6 and it's actually the best online purchase so far. Oral hygiene is important. I am a daily tea drinker and a cup isn't enough. One time I went to the dentist for cleaning and she told me that my teeth were stained. I immediately thought tea as the culprit but I noticed my teeth aren't as stained as how they were before this Electric Toothbrush and Colgate's Whitening Toothpaste.

Purchase yours here: Oral B Pro 500

For this one you can wait for a double digit sale since they are sold for almost half their regular price.

One of best deodorant in the market today, I tell you. Okay, fine. This one's a big claim especially since I haven't used other deodorant aside from dove for the past decade but as far as being a dove girl, out of all the deodorants they sold, this particular variant is the best for me.

Purchased - 3 times

Purchase yours here: Dove Serum

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

One of the best purchases especially for someone like me who takes way tooooo much photos and videos of just about anything. Another 256 GB on top of the existent 256 GB memory of my phone.

Purchase yours here: Sandisk Ultra 256 GB

Anyway, the last time I bought a hard drive was in 2020, I'll most likely get a new one before the year ends because I only have 100 GB left out of my 1 TB hard drive.

Very stable. I was apprehensive in buying this because I thought 1k+ was expensive but I also didn't want to risk it with cheap tripods so I waited for this to be on sale. Mine fell down twice because of the wind but my phone was not damaged - not a scratch. The bluetooth clicker is also easy to operate and connect with my phone.

Purchase yours here: Small Rig Tripod and Monopod

Concluding this for now. I'll post more soon... not that you were asking for it. hahaaha.

How about you?

What are your favorite double digit or payday sale finds?

Note: Links are affiliate but all the products in this post are purchased by me.

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I noticed a lot of people accessing my Tong Yang post from before. I guessed that it's because of BDO's Credit Card Promo so I'm posting the photos I took in their The Block, SM North EDSA branch when we availed the promo a few weeks back.

It's 50% off per group of 5 to 10 pax when you're using BDO Credit Card to pay.

I don't have a lot to say but here are the photos, taken August 2024.

I was suprised with the set-up and available food here in their SM North Branch. The layout was better and lighting was brighter. It was also easier to look at the food items since they're all in one aisle.

Experience was much better than what I was expecting, tbh. I am willing to eat here again especially if there's another 50% off promo. HAHA

Tong Yang Centris Branch

Not my favorite tempura.

I don't know if it really is like that or it was a bad day but the batter/tempura breading was tough to chew.

From frequent Samgyupsal a few years ago, I've become more interested in hotpots these days and this is probably the reason why I enjoyed Tong Yang more this time.

We've eaten several times at their Centris Branch but I have never appreciated the sinigang broth because I don't like the soup. In that branch, I had no choice but to compromise since we were to share to hotpot broth per table so I just go by whatever my companions want.

Since I got introduced to more hotpot restaurants over the years, I think the mushroom broth was good enough as a hotpot base and I just prepared several dry dips and dipping sauces according to my liking.