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		<title>THAT Accent</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mika</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sobrang babaw ng dahilan but last night, I was literally SMILING before going to sleep.  Why?  Because I had watched the interview of A1&#8216;s Ben Adams with Boy Abunda.  It was already around 12:15AM, but I didn&#8217;t care &#8212; I had to finish the entire Bandila show just to watch a rare interview of one [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2468&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Sobrang babaw ng dahilan</em> but last night, I was literally SMILING before going to sleep.  Why?  Because I had watched the interview of <strong>A1</strong>&#8216;s <strong>Ben Adams</strong> with <strong>Boy Abunda</strong>.  It was already around 12:15AM, but I didn&#8217;t care &#8212; I had to finish the entire <em>Bandila</em> show just to watch a rare interview of one of my boyband member crushes that dates back more than a DECADE ago!!! <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>So anyway, <strong>A1</strong> is here in the Philippines because they have a concert tomorrow, February 25, 2012 (Saturday) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with <strong>Blue</strong> and <strong>98 Degrees</strong>&#8216; <strong>Jeff Timmons</strong>. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Too bad I can&#8217;t find a copy of THE interview on the Internet, but I hope this video will suffice:</p>
<span style="text-align:center; display: block;"><a href="http://theladyisin.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/that-accent/"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Xuw1kxhr4EU/2.jpg" alt="" /></a></span>
<p style="text-align:center;">It&#8217;s all about THAT accent, yo! <img src='http://s2.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><em>Sabi nga ni</em> <strong>Karen Davila</strong>, <em>kung may</em> <strong>LIN</strong>sanity <em>na nagaganap sa mga panahong ito</em>, <em>pwes kagabi</em>, <em>namayagpag ang</em> <strong>BEN</strong>sanity!  <em>Numero unong</em> trending topic <em>agad sa</em> Twitter (Philippines) <em>ang</em> interview!!!</p>
<p>Seriously, what is it with THAT accent anyway?  I know it always &#8220;has&#8221; ME in that <em><strong>Jerry</strong>-<strong>Maguire</strong>-you-had-me-at-hello</em> kind of way AND I know for a fact that I&#8217;m not the only one!  Most girls fall for it, too!</p>
<p>Honestly, if the Brits could think of using their &#8220;accent&#8221; as a form of a marketing strategy, it might just work &#8212; at least for ME!  I know this because I think I might just be getting <strong>A1</strong>&#8216;s latest album&#8230;  thanks to THAT interview and yes, thanks to THAT accent!  Haha! ♥</p>
<p>So yeah.  UNFORTUNATELY for me, I won&#8217;t able to watch the concert!  Boo-hoo. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' />   But FORTUNATELY for me, I can always go to the nearest record store and buy THIS:</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;">-Excerpt from the interview-</p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Ben Adams</strong>: Why do you think roses have thorns?<br />
<strong>Boy Abunda</strong>: Because beauty is deadly!</p>
<p>(<em>Meganon talaga Tito</em> <strong>Boy</strong>?!  <em>Wala na tuloy ibang nasabi si</em> <strong>Ben</strong> <em>kundi <strong>TAYNK YOW</strong></em>!  *in THAT sexy British accent of his* HA HA HA)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Oh well.  Gotta keep calm and carry on&#8230;<br />
And oh, long live the Queen! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">&#8212;</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">P.S: My <a title="There's A New &quot;It&quot; Phone in Town!!!" href="http://theladyisin.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/theres-a-new-it-phone-in-town/" target="_blank">DTC Mobile giveaway</a> is still ONGOING!  So keep those LIKEs and SHAREs coming to get a chance to win a new phone!  Thanks!!!</p>
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		<title>There&#8217;s A New &#8220;It&#8221; Phone in Town!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mika</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First thing&#8217;s first.  At the end of this blog post, I&#8217;ll be giving away a FREE PHONE!!!  *palakpakan* Yes, you&#8217;ve read that right.  But patience is a virtue, my friends.  So before that, let me introduce to you&#8230; DTC Mobile DTC Mobile was established just last year (2011) by DTC Mobile Distribution Inc. It &#8220;was established [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2454&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First thing&#8217;s first.  At the end of this blog post, I&#8217;ll be giving away a <strong>FREE PHONE</strong>!!!  *<em>palakpakan</em>*</p>
<p>Yes, you&#8217;ve read that right.  But patience is a virtue, my friends.  So before that, let me introduce to you&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>DTC Mobile</strong></p>
<div id="attachment_2456" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><a href="http://dtcmobile.com.ph/"><img class=" wp-image-2456" title="(photo courtesy of DTC Mobile)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/dtc-logo.jpg?w=368&#038;h=146" alt="" width="368" height="146" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">(photo courtesy of DTC Mobile)</p></div>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>DTC Mobile</strong> was established just last year (2011) by <strong>DTC Mobile Distribution Inc.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">It <em>&#8220;was established to provide the telecommunication needs of Filipinos.  <strong>DTC Mobile</strong> is designed not only with superior-quality, guaranteed durability and trendy fashion, but aims to be the best user-friendly mobile phone which suits users of all ages from all walks of life, at a very reasonable price.&#8221;</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><em></em>It&#8217;s true because their handsets range from Php888-Php2,888 only.  Having said that, drop by their <a title="DTC" href="http://dtcmobile.com.ph/" target="_blank">official website</a> to know more about <strong>DTC Mobile</strong>. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Anyway, <em>the</em> brand carries the following phone units: <em>Classic Bar</em>,<em> Qwerty Phone</em>, and <em>TV Phone</em>.  PLUS, I believe that <em>Android</em>, <em>Tablet</em>, and <em>Touchscreen</em> models are already in the works!  So unlike other more expensive phone brands, you really can&#8217;t go wrong with what <strong>DTC Mobile</strong> has to offer! <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<div id="attachment_2455" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 456px"><a href="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/first-era-units.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-2455 " title="DTC Mobile's First Era Units (photo courtesy of DTC Mobile)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/first-era-units.jpg?w=446&#038;h=614" alt="" width="446" height="614" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">DTC Mobile&#039;s First Era Units (photo courtesy of DTC Mobile)</p></div>
<p style="text-align:left;">Now, on to the fun part &#8212; the free phone!!!  Thanks to our friends from <strong>DTC Mobile</strong>, I&#8217;ll be giving away a <strong><em>GTV1 Stark</em> phone</strong>:</p>
<div id="attachment_2457" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><a href="http://dtcmobile.com.ph/products/5/stark"><img class="size-full wp-image-2457" title="Click the image to know more about the GTV1 Stark." src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/gtv1-stark.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Click the image to know more about the GTV1 Stark.</p></div>
<p>How to join?  Just follow these three simple steps:</p>
<p>Step 1- Click the <em>Facebook</em> LIKE button <strong>below this post</strong>, as well as the one on the <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dtcmobileph" target="_blank">DTC Mobile </a><em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dtcmobileph" target="_blank">Facebook</a></em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dtcmobileph" target="_blank"> page</a></strong>.<br />
Step 2- Get <strong>FIVE (5) of your friends</strong> to click LIKE, too, on both!!!<br />
Step 3- Send <em>your name</em>, <em>the names of your 5 friends</em> you asked to click both of the LIKE buttons, and <em>1 mailing address</em> to <strong>mikhaelageorgette@gmail.com</strong> on or before <strong>March 9, 2012</strong>.  (Open to Philippine residents only.)</p>
<p>And that&#8217;s it!  The winner will be notified via e-mail.  I repeat, you have until <strong>MARCH 9 (Friday)</strong> so I think that&#8217;s enough time to keep LIKING and SHARING the <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dtcmobileph" target="_blank">DTC Mobile </a><em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dtcmobileph" target="_blank">Facebook</a></em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dtcmobileph" target="_blank"> page</a></strong>.  See, I told you it&#8217;s that simple! <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>In the mean time, you can already buy your own <strong>DTC Mobile</strong> handsets by visiting any <em>Mega One Phones and Gadgets Shop</em>.  Also, <strong>DTC Mobile</strong> kiosks are located at:</p>
<p>-Robinsons Lipa (soon to open)<br />
-Robinsons Metro East (soon to open)<br />
-SM Bacoor<br />
-SM Batangas<br />
-SM Bicutan<br />
-SM Calamba<br />
-SM Dasmarinas<br />
-SM Fairview<br />
-SM Masinag<br />
-SM San Lazaro (soon to open)<br />
-SM Southmall (soon to open)<br />
-SM Sta. Mesa<br />
-SM Taytay</p>
<p>With <strong>DTC Mobile</strong>, we can truly attest that our voice IS their passion!  Thaaank yoouuu! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">&#8212;<br />
<em>This is a sponsored post.</em></p>
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		<title>A Beauty Affair To Remember</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mika</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, I was able to attend a bloggers event by Kanebo Cosmetics. &#8220;LIKE&#8221; Kanebo Philippines&#8216; Facebook page here. Kanebo Cosmetics actually dates back in 1937. &#8220;&#8230;The company entered the cosmetics industry in the following year [1937] and quickly grew to become Japan&#8217;s second largest manufacturer of cosmetics.  Kanebo Cosmetics products are now sold in 53 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2435&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, I was able to attend a bloggers event by <strong><a title="Global Site | Kanebo COSMETICS" href="http://www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp/global/" target="_blank">Kanebo Cosmetics</a></strong>. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<div id="attachment_2437" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2437 " title="the so-called VIP Beauty Affair :)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/kanebo-event-1.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">the so-called VIP Beauty Affair <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>&#8220;LIKE&#8221; <strong>Kanebo Philippines</strong>&#8216; </em>Facebook<em> page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kanebo-Philippines/183987861690471" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></p>
<p><strong>Kanebo Cosmetics</strong> actually dates back in 1937.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;&#8230;The company entered the cosmetics industry in the following year [1937] and quickly grew to become Japan&#8217;s second largest manufacturer of cosmetics.  <strong>Kanebo Cosmetics</strong> products are now sold in 53 countries and regions around the world.</em></p>
<p><em><strong>Kanebo Cosmetics</strong> spun off from <strong>Kanebo</strong> in 2004 as a company specialized exclusively in cosmetics.  In 2006, it came under the wing of the Kao Group, Japan&#8217;s largest manufacturer of household consumer goods&#8230;&#8221;</em>  (To know more about <strong>Kanebo</strong>&#8216;s Company Outline, click <a href="http://www.kanebo.sg/profile/outline.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.)</p>
<p>In fact, I remember that my mom used <strong>Kanebo</strong> waaay back when I was still a kid.  So yeah, you can say that it&#8217;s already a tried-and-tested brand for years &#8212; heck, even generations!  (Read: <a href="http://www.kanebo.sg/profile/history.aspx" target="_blank">since the 1930&#8242;s</a>.)</p>
<p>Anyway, <strong>Kanebo Philippines</strong> presented three product lines during the event: <em>Impress</em>, <em>Kate</em>, and <em>Lunasol</em>. ♥♥♥</p>
<p>I can say that <em>Kate</em> is more youth-oriented, while <em>Lunasol</em> is more high-end.</p>
<p>As for <em>Impress,</em> it <em><a href="http://www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp/global/product/" target="_blank">&#8220;is a total anti-aging skincare product line for those who know the joy of keeping themselves refined.&#8221;</a></em>  Obviously, it&#8217;s a skincare line &#8212; which was actually launched on the day of the event.</p>
<p>Here are some things from the press kit for me to share to you:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2442" title="courtesy of Kanebo Philippines" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/4-products_image.jpg?w=465&#038;h=614" alt="" width="465" height="614" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/impress-skincare-new-product-lineup-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2443" title="courtesy of Kanebo Philippines" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/impress-skincare-new-product-lineup-1.jpg?w=614&#038;h=396" alt="" width="614" height="396" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2441" title="courtesy of Kanebo Philippines" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/uv-essencea-image.jpg?w=368&#038;h=362" alt="" width="368" height="362" /></p>
<p><a href="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/impress-skincare-new-product-lineup-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2440" title="courtesy of Kanebo Philippines" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/impress-skincare-new-product-lineup-2.jpg?w=590&#038;h=252" alt="" width="590" height="252" /></a></p>
<p>And can I just emphasize more on &#8220;KATE&#8221;?  As in <strong>Kate Beckinsale</strong>, <strong>Kate Winslet</strong>, and of course, <strong>KATE MIDDLETON</strong>!  Hahaha, just kidding!  But yes, <strong>KAAATE</strong>!  I already love the &#8220;name,&#8221; so having a whole makeup line named after it is just. plain. PERFECT!!!  At least for me, but you already know why.  Heehee. ♥</p>
<div id="attachment_2438" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2438" title="Kanebo Cosmetics' KATE line :)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/kanebo-event-2.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">Kanebo Cosmetics&#039; KATE line <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<p>Of course cocktails were served, and I even gained a new friend &#8212; <strong>Poala</strong>!  Nice, huh?</p>
<div id="attachment_2439" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2439" title="a new-found friend + cocktails = awesome sauce! :)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/kanebo-event-3.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">a new-found friend + cocktails = awesome sauce! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<p>And if that wasn&#8217;t enough, I got to bring home THESE:</p>
<div id="attachment_2436" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2436" title="Kikay stuff I brought home! Yay!!! :)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/kanebo-event-4.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">Kikay stuff I brought home! Yay!!! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<p>Aside from the name (haha!), I&#8217;m already loving the <em>Kate</em> blush (I got the RD-1) because it&#8217;s very compact!  It can easily fit into my bag and after months of searching for a new blush (yes, it&#8217;s been a long time coming), I think I finally found it &#8212; thanks to <strong>Kanebo</strong>&#8216;s <em>Kate</em> line!</p>
<p>So a big THANK YOU to my friend <strong>Noriko Hanajima</strong> of <strong>Summit Media</strong> and <strong>Yannie Valencia</strong> of <strong>Kanebo Philippines</strong> for inviting me last week.  Looking forward to THE next event!  (Yes, there&#8217;s another one coming up!  Heehee.) <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Keep calm and (as <strong>Kanebo</strong> puts it) FEEL YOUR BEAUTY,<br />
<em>The Lady</em> xoxo</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">&#8212;<br />
<em>To know more about <strong>Kanebo Philippines</strong> and where to buy their products,</em><br />
<em>click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kanebo-Philippines/183987861690471?sk=info" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 18, 2012.  My family and I attended a thanksgiving dinner for our grandparents&#8217; joint death anniversary. It started with a Mass&#8230;  then dinner&#8230;  and of course, ENTERTAINMENT courtesy of The Executives Band! My Tito Hector and cousin Julius Sanvictores are actually part of the aforementioned band, as well as one of my favorite bloggers, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2414&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>February 18, 2012.  My family and I attended a thanksgiving dinner for our grandparents&#8217; joint death anniversary.</p>
<div id="attachment_2420" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 295px"><img class=" wp-image-2420" title="We love you Lolo Joe and Lola Vic! Rest assured, you'll forever be in our hearts!!! ♥" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/jovic.jpg?w=285&#038;h=368" alt="" width="285" height="368" /><p class="wp-caption-text">We love you Lolo Joe and Lola Vic! Rest assured, you&#039;ll forever be in our hearts!!! ♥</p></div>
<p>It started with a Mass&#8230;  then dinner&#8230;  and of course, ENTERTAINMENT courtesy of <strong>The Executives Band</strong>! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>My <em>Tito</em> <strong>Hector</strong> and cousin <strong>Julius Sanvictores</strong> are actually part of the aforementioned band, as well as one of my favorite bloggers, <strong>Cara Manglapus</strong> &#8212; who also happens to be the only girl member-slash-vocalist of the said group.</p>
<div id="attachment_2423" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2423  " title="The Executives Band" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0969.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Executives Band</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2424" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2424  " title="The Executives Band's Cara Manglapus" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0973.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Executives Band&#039;s Cara Manglapus</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2422" title="IMG_0974" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0974.jpg?w=245&#038;h=368" alt="" width="245" height="368" /></p>
<p>That night, I was also lucky enough to have finally met her.  (Thanks to my cousin <strong>Julius</strong> for introducing us!  Haha!)</p>
<div id="attachment_2417" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2417" title="another &quot;fangirl moment&quot; for me! =))" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/with-cara.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">another &quot;fangirl moment&quot; for me! =))</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Check out <strong>Cara</strong>&#8216;s blog <a title="Cara Manglapus' Blog" href="http://caramanglapus.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</em></p>
<p>And of course, who can forget our much needed &#8220;cousin bonding!&#8221;  One just tied the knot, the other WILL also tie the knot within the year, and then another one just got engaged too!  Sooo, <em>hindi naman ako masyado na-pre</em>pressure <em>ng mga pinsan ko noh</em>?!  Oh well.  HA HA HA</p>
<p>Anyway, meet my beautiful and handsome cousins!  And along the way, guess who&#8217;s who! <img src='http://s2.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<div id="attachment_2419" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2419  " title="Couples' Corner ♥♥♥" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/couples.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">Couples&#039; Corner ♥♥♥</p></div>
<p>After our thanksgiving dinner, we made the most of our &#8220;bonding time&#8221; by deciding to go to a spa across the street.  Spontaneous Moment #1.</p>
<div id="attachment_2418" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2418" title="at Babaylan Spa" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/babaylan.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">at Babaylan Spa</p></div>
<p><strong>Babaylan Spa</strong>&#8216;s second branch is located at Scout Tuazon, Quezon City.  You can avail of their full-body massage for only Php450.  But if you prefer a quicker way to relax, you can opt for a foot massage (Php300) or foot spa (Php350).  Aside from the fact that it&#8217;s open from 9-2am (yes, 2AM!!!), I love <strong>Babaylan Spa</strong> for its location.  Let&#8217;s just say that its location is where I had most of my childhood memories, and THAT place will forever hold a special place in my heart JUST BECAUSE. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>And if that wasn&#8217;t enough, we all decided to drink MILK TEA in the wee hours of the night (read: 2am)!  We went to four different milk tea places along Tomas Morato but unfortunately, the first three milk tea places we went to were already closed.  Luckily, we found <strong>SerendipiTea</strong>!!!</p>
<div id="attachment_2427" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><a href="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/serendipitea1.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-2427  " title="(photo courtesy of My SerendipiTea)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/serendipitea1.jpg?w=354&#038;h=478" alt="" width="354" height="478" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">(photo courtesy of My SerendipiTea)</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2421" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2421 " title="My SerendipiTea = milk tea fix at 2am!" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/serendipitea.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">My SerendipiTea = milk tea fix at 2am!</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Visit <strong>My SerendipiTea</strong>&#8216;s </em>Facebook<em> page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-SerendipiTea/210063765752190" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></p>
<p>And that was our Spontaneous Moment #2. <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />   Ah, one of the good things about spending time with my cousins: SPONTANEITY.  We may not have the chance to meet as often as we want to but when we do, it&#8217;s something I always look forward to!  So there.  See you next time!  (And I do hope it&#8217;s SOON, too!!!)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>The Lady</em> is now out!<br />
 <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reblogged from Laws of Distraction: After going to a friend&#8217;s party, Mika and I decided to drop by Mercato Centrale at Bonifacio Global City. The original plan was to go home early, but I just had to take her there for self-fulfillment purposes. The Midnight Mercato runs from 10pm-2am every Friday and Saturday. The place [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2408&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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After going to a friend&#8217;s party, Mika and I decided to drop by Mercato Centrale at Bonifacio Global City. The original plan was to go home early, but I just had to take her there for self-fulfillment purposes. The Midnight Mercato runs from 10pm-2am every Friday and Saturday. The place is practically a food Bazaar! We arrived there around 11pm. There were less people that night compared to other days I&#8217;ve been there. We also got lucky as we easily found an empty table for us to seat. I ate Shabu-Shabu &hellip;
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&#8220;&#8230;but I just had to take her there for self-fulfillment purposes.&#8221; -yes, consider ME one very SATISFIED Midnight Mercato-goer!  Thanks for finally bringing me there, C!  We&#8217;ll definitely be back!!! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Professor Utonium sure thought well when he decided to create the Powerpuff Girls with &#8220;sugar, spice, and everything nice!&#8221;  But before I completely get carried away and take a very long trip down my childhood memory lane, I&#8217;ll stick to the first ingredient: SUGAR.  THAT and a spoonful of honey on the side, please!  Mix [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2377&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Professor Utonium</strong> sure thought well when he decided to create the <strong>Powerpuff Girls</strong> with &#8220;sugar, spice, and everything nice!&#8221; <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />   But before I completely get carried away and take a very long trip down my childhood memory lane, I&#8217;ll stick to the first ingredient: SUGAR.  THAT and a spoonful of honey on the side, please!  Mix them together and you get one ♪ &#8220;Sugar, Oh Honey, Honey&#8221; singing ME! ♫  Hahaha, <em>sabaaaw</em>!</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Forgive me.  It&#8217;s just that you know&#8230; tomorrow&#8217;s&#8230;  tomorrow&#8217;s&#8230;  wait, what IS tomorrow, anyway? <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />   Yeeaaah, let&#8217;s stop there alright for tomorrow&#8217;s A DAY THAT MUST NOT BE NAMED!  So enough with the bitterness and ON to some SWEETNESS!  Hahaha!</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">I&#8217;ve been planning to write this entry for weeksss now, and I guess it&#8217;s timely since tomorrow&#8217;s Valentine&#8217;s Day.  There, I said IT.  Not that I care, thank you very much. <img src='http://s2.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' />   But seriously, if you&#8217;re looking for some SWEET STUFF to buy for and give to YOURSELF (you can give them to &#8220;others&#8221; too, but that&#8217;s completely optional!  HA HA HA), I&#8217;ve two recommendations:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="http://thebodybakery.multiply.com/" target="_blank">THE BODY BAKERY</a></strong></p>
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<p>Don&#8217;t let its name fool you!  <a href="http://thebodybakery.multiply.com/" target="_blank">The Body Bakery</a>&#8216;s actually a cosmetics line straight from the U.S. of A!  Luckily, it&#8217;s already available in the Philippines through this <a title="The Body Bakery Online Shop" href="http://thebodybakery.multiply.com/" target="_blank">site</a>.</p>
<p>Some of the things you can buy from <a href="http://thebodybakery.multiply.com/" target="_blank">The Body Bakery</a> are their Lip Butter, Whipped Cream, and Body &amp; Hair Icing.  I&#8217;ve been using their Lip Butter for almost a year now and I plan to be a loyal and VERY SATISFIED customer for as long as I can!  You see, aside from the fact that it really works, they also have a selection of oh-so-yummy flavors and scents!  Their best-seller&#8217;s the <em>Wedding Cake</em> variant, but my personal favorite&#8217;s <em>Lavender Cream Puff</em>! ♥</p>
<div id="attachment_2380" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 286px"><img class=" wp-image-2380 " title="(photo courtesy of The Body Bakery)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/lip-butter.jpg?w=276&#038;h=240" alt="" width="276" height="240" /><p class="wp-caption-text">(photo courtesy of The Body Bakery)</p></div>
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<p style="text-align:left;">Again, trust me when I say that IT REALLY WORKS!!!  So if you happen to be in the search for the next best <em>kikay</em> thing, I say go give <a href="http://thebodybakery.multiply.com/" target="_blank">The Body Bakery</a> a try!  Just a warning, though: try to resist eating their products because they may smell as good as freshly-baked pastries, but they&#8217;re NOT food!  At least not literally. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="http://sophiesmom.com/" target="_blank">SOPHIE&#8217;S MOM</a></strong></p>
<div id="attachment_2383" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><a href="http://sophiesmom.com/"><img class=" wp-image-2383    " title="(photo courtesy of Sophie's Mom)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/sophies-mom-logo.jpg?w=368&#038;h=277" alt="" width="368" height="277" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">(photo courtesy of Sophie&#039;s Mom)</p></div>
<p style="text-align:left;">Now, if you&#8217;re REALLY looking for &#8220;food,&#8221; then THIS is the part where I introduce to you <a href="http://sophiesmom.com/" target="_blank">Sophie&#8217;s Mom</a>.  Let&#8217;s start with THESE:</p>
<div id="attachment_2397" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 298px"><img class=" wp-image-2397 " title="Union Jack made of Nutella Mochi (photo courtesy of Sophie's Mom)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/nutella-mochi-union-jack.jpg?w=288&#038;h=432" alt="" width="288" height="432" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Union Jack made of Nutella Mochi (photo courtesy of Sophie&#039;s Mom)</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2396" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><img class=" wp-image-2396 " title="Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with British flags made of Nutella Mochi (photo courtesy of Sophie's Mom)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/red-velvet-cupcakes.jpg?w=354&#038;h=236" alt="" width="354" height="236" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with British flags made of Nutella Mochi (photo courtesy of Sophie&#039;s Mom)</p></div>
<p style="text-align:left;">The pictures you just saw were some of <a href="http://sophiesmom.com/" target="_blank">Sophie&#8217;s Mom</a>&#8216;s creations for a London-themed party they served last year.  And dang, judging from what you just saw, you&#8217;ll already know that THIS is one very satisfied <em>Lady</em>!!! ♥</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">I&#8217;ve been reading about <a href="http://sophiesmom.com/" target="_blank">Sophie&#8217;s Mom</a> for quite some time already that&#8217;s why one fateful <em>sweldo</em> day, I decided to treat myself to some of their delectable treats!  Yes, treat and treats.  Redundant, much?  =))  Anyway, their bakery is located in Makati but since I couldn&#8217;t go there directly (even though I also work in Makati!), I used the good &#8216;ol &#8220;delivery&#8221; method!  So what did I get?</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2384" title="01132012(002)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/01132012002.jpg?w=368&#038;h=277" alt="" width="368" height="277" /></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">I ordered:</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">- 1 piece each of Chocolate and Frozen Brazo Mochi Ice Cream;</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">- 2 pieces of Red Velvet Cupcakes (they&#8217;re homemade AND they&#8217;re topped with cream cheese!);</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">- 3 pieces of Nutella Mochi Truffles; and,</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">- 4 pieces of Stookies (they&#8217;re cookies stuffed with Oreo!)</p>
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<p style="text-align:left;">Obviously, I tried all of their best-sellers BUT I won&#8217;t mind ordering their other products, too, the next time I have the chance!  And oh, I did NOT eat all those by myself <em>ah</em>!  Of course I shared them with some of my office friends, and I think they&#8217;ll also agree that <a href="http://sophiesmom.com/" target="_blank">Sophie&#8217;s Mom</a> deserves a TWO-THUMBS UP from each and every one of us!  Okay, <em>ako na ang</em> defensive!  Rawr!!!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>For more information (and better product photos!), you can check out <a href="http://sophiesmom.com/" target="_blank">Sophie&#8217;s Mom</a>&#8216;s</em><br />
<em><a href="http://sophiesmom.com/" target="_blank">official site</a>, </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sophiesmomonline" target="_blank">Facebook page</a><em>, and </em><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/SophiesMomPH" target="_blank">Twitter account</a><em>.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">So there, you&#8217;re already set for Valentine&#8217;s Day!!! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:left;">WAAIIIT&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:right;">&#8230;Valentine&#8217;s Day???  What the hell&#8217;s THAT?!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">MWAHAHAHAHAHA!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">NEED I SAY MOOORE? <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p style="text-align:center;">Keep calm and have your sweet tooth on!<br />
♥♥♥</p>
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		<title>Travelers of The Month: North America According to Danica and Pia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For this month &#8212; the month of HEARTS (or hurts!  Chos!) &#8212;  I&#8217;ve prepared a very special feature.  Why?  Because I&#8217;m not just going to feature one traveler, but TWO travelers!  That&#8217;s right.  I&#8217;ll be featuring two of my college friends, Danica and Pia, who&#8217;ve been kind enough to share with us their adventures in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2008&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For this month &#8212; the month of HEARTS (or hurts!  <em>Chos</em>!) &#8212;  I&#8217;ve prepared a very special feature.  Why?  Because I&#8217;m not just going to feature one traveler, but TWO travelers!  That&#8217;s right.  I&#8217;ll be featuring two of my college friends, <strong>Danica</strong> and <strong>Pia</strong>, who&#8217;ve been kind enough to share with us their adventures in North America respectively!</p>
<div id="attachment_2372" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2372   " title="...with Danica. By the way, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! :D" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_8711.jpg?w=368&#038;h=277" alt="" width="368" height="277" /><p class="wp-caption-text">...with Danica. By the way, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2351" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2351 " title="...with Pia. :D" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_4760.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">...with Pia. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<p>But before that, let&#8217;s get to know <strong>D</strong> and <strong>P</strong> first, shall we?  So, let&#8217;s get the ball rolling&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>When do you think the &#8220;travel bug&#8221; has bitten you?</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>DANICA:</strong> My love for traveling started when I was really young.  I remember my mom would always bring me to Hong Kong with her when she was looking for a possible market for our recruitment business.  I remember then that I&#8217;d memorize MTR lanes and stops at a young age.  Also, my dad was very fond of mapping when we are traveling and so, that somehow made me love traveling and getting to THE destination.</p>
<div id="attachment_2321" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 600px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2321 " title="Top- Canada; Center- London; Bottom from left- Hong Kong and Malaysia." src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/danicas-travels.jpg?w=590&#038;h=590" alt="" width="590" height="590" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Top- Canada; Center- London; Bottom from left- Hong Kong and Malaysia.</p></div>
<p><strong>PIA:</strong> For many years, I&#8217;ve been surrounded with people who love to travel.  And since I was a little kid, with relatives and friends going in and out of town, I&#8217;ve always dreamed of traveling, riding airplanes, and exploring different types of food and cultures.  I actually labeled 2011 as my travel year, went to different awesome places in the country as much as I could, with my U.S. and Canada trips being the highlights of my travel year.</p>
<div id="attachment_2336" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 600px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2336 " title="Canada (Top- Downtown Toronto; Bottom- trip to the Niagara Falls)" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/pia-canada.jpg?w=590&#038;h=590" alt="" width="590" height="590" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada (Top- Downtown Toronto; Bottom- trip to the Niagara Falls)</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>How many countries have you traveled to so far?</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>D:</strong> I&#8217;m not so sure.  The first few countries I visited when I was young were Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.  The family tours that followed were in Canada, a few countries in Europe, and then the U.S.</p>
<p><strong>P:</strong> So far, I&#8217;ve been to only three countries [excluding the Philippines]: Hong Kong, the U.S., and Canada. I still have a long list of interesting countries to visit.  This month, I&#8217;ll be in Singapore with my friends &#8212; it&#8217;ll be my first time to go there and I&#8217;m very excited!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><em>Do you travel with your family?  If so, how can you describe traveling with them?</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>D:</strong> Yes, it always feels good to travel with my family.  I always feel that we get closer after every trip that we have.  Also, we get to share more stories with our relatives when we get back.  For example, when we went to New York last May 2011, I got to hangout with my bestfriend from gradeschool and sharing stories with my brother (who was traveling with me then) when we went out for drinks made me feel good about the whole trip &#8212; it gave a sense of a sharing experience.  During that trip, I got a lot closer to my uncle as well.  He had the week off and booked a trip to New York with us.  He showed us around the city since it was our first time.</p>
<p><strong>P:</strong> I travel mostly by myself or with my friends.  In my recent U.S. and Canada trips, I traveled alone.  I was on a total of eight flights.  Yes, it was tiring to carry around huge bags (not to mention not having someone to talk to while on the plane for hours!), but the excitement of getting out of the plane and being in a totally different place made everything so worth it.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>What&#8217;s &#8220;traveling&#8221; for you?  How does it affect you?</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>D:</strong> Traveling has always been an exciting experience for me. I&#8217;m a very curious individual and I always love learning something new about something or someone.  Traveling has helped me understand better the different cultures and traditions we have and so, it has become something I always look forward to.</p>
<p><strong>Danica</strong>&#8216;s TRAVEL TIP: <em>&#8220;Always, always travel light.  You can always buy things that you need, clothes in particular, in different destinations.  Plus, they can serve as souvenirs.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><strong>P:</strong> For me, traveling&#8217;s something everyone should do while they&#8217;re still young.  Aside from escaping from your stressful day-to-day life, I believe it&#8217;s also a way of discovering how life is lived in other places.  Travel and be inspired!  Don&#8217;t pass up the chance to travel while you&#8217;re still young because when you get older, there may be a slimmer chance for you to do it.</p>
<p><strong>Pia</strong>&#8216;s TRAVEL TIP:<em> &#8220;For all those jetsetter wannabes like me, when planning your next vacation, make sure you do some research first before going &#8212; for safety and security purposes &#8212; then leave everything else for adventure!&#8221;</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">♥♥♥</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>The U.S. of America According to Danica</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong></strong><strong>Danica</strong> has been to the United States before, but her latest U.S. trip last May 2011 was actually her first time to visit both Hawaii and New York.  BUT it was Hawaii that has left a bigger impact on her.  She said, <em>&#8220;Hawaii felt like an extension of my province &#8212; Ilocos Norte &#8212; since most of our relatives are there and I met a lot of people who speak </em>Ilokano<em>.  I got to encounter a lot of Filipinos in Hawaii, especially at Ala Moana&#8217;s food court &#8212; who were mostly Ilokano, too.&#8221;</em></p>
<div id="attachment_2329" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2329  " title="Ala Moana" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/ala-moana.jpg?w=368&#038;h=277" alt="" width="368" height="277" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ala Moana</p></div>
<p style="text-align:left;"><em>&#8220;So far, I&#8217;ve been to California (Los Angeles and San Francisco), Texas, New York, and Hawaii.  Visiting the U.S. is always about visiting some of our relatives.  It&#8217;s just that lately, it has also been about visiting a few friends since we&#8217;re a bit &#8216;grown-ups&#8217; now.&#8221;</em></p>
<div id="attachment_2323" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 600px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2323" title="Top- Hawaii; Bottom from left- California and New York." src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/danica-us.jpg?w=590&#038;h=590" alt="" width="590" height="590" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Top- Hawaii; Bottom from left- California and New York.</p></div>
<p>When asked about the place in the U.S. that has left a big impact on her, <strong>Danica</strong> shared, <em>&#8220;I will never forget my Hawaii trip last May 2011.  Saying that I had a great time&#8217;s an understatement.  My stay in the island lasted for a week, and choosing to stay at Kuhio Avenue was so worth it.  I crossed the street to get to the International Market Place, Waikiki Beach, and a stretch of awesome-ness!  Everything was just close to everything, and having to ride the bus wasn&#8217;t a pain in the ass compared to riding a bus in Manila.  The week-long trip was unforgettable, but I&#8217;ll share those that made it at the top of my list.</em></p>
<div id="attachment_2330" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 334px"><img class=" wp-image-2330 " title="Waikiki Beach" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/waikiki-beach.jpeg?w=324&#038;h=432" alt="" width="324" height="432" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Waikiki Beach</p></div>
<p><em>&#8220;I guess one unforgettable experience I had would be the one over at Hanauma Bay.  It was a great day, the sun was up, and I was so ready to go snorkeling and see the reefs and fishes up close (imagine seeing Nemo and Dory), but it was such a struggle for me because it was low tide on that day!  I tried to swim and simply checked out the beautiful reefs and fishes.  At first, I was really freaking out because they were really close to my face and they&#8217;re slimy as f***!  Hahaha!  But eventually I got used to the &#8216;closeness.&#8217;  Right after my adventure, I saw that my legs were full of scratches and bruises.  Reefs are a bad idea when it&#8217;s low tide, but the view was just too breathtaking to miss!</em></p>
<div id="attachment_2332" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2332  " title="Hanauma Bay" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/hanauma-bay-1.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Hanauma Bay</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2333" title="United States" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/hanauma-bay-2.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=199" alt="" width="354" height="199" /></p>
<p><em>&#8220;I also enjoyed the Diamond Head trail, a two-mile hike involving steep, dusty, and dark-in-others trail that allowed me to see the beautiful view of O&#8217;ahu.</em></p>
<div id="attachment_2331" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 355px"><img class=" wp-image-2331 " title="Diamond Head Trail" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/diamond-head-trail.jpg?w=345&#038;h=614" alt="" width="345" height="614" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Head Trail</p></div>
<p><em>&#8220;And when it comes to food, I&#8217;m not hard to please.  I&#8217;ve always enjoyed In-N-Out, Cheesecake Factory, the Yardhouse, Panda Express, and Chipotle.&#8221;</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Danica</strong>&#8216;s TRAVEL TIP for those planning to visit the United States:</p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><em>&#8220;When traveling in the U.S., well, sunblock is a must!  </em>Nakakalinlang ang<em> cold weather </em>nila<em>.&#8221;</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Canada According to Pia</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong></strong><strong>Pia</strong>&#8216;s latest Canada trip was short and sweet.  She was also in the U.S. for a three-week vacation, and then she decided to spend a week with his brother and his family who are now living in Toronto.  She remembered, <em>&#8220;I was able to make the most of it.  We went to different interesting places.&#8221;</em></p>
<div id="attachment_2302" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><img class=" wp-image-2302  " title="A photo of Pia with her brother Marvin, sister-in-law Emily, and niece Mara taken inside the Eaton Center, downtown Toronto." src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=236" alt="" width="354" height="236" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A photo of Pia with her brother Marvin, sister-in-law Emily, and niece Mara taken inside the Eaton Center, downtown Toronto.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2303" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><img class=" wp-image-2303 " title="The Niagara Falls: &quot;One of the most beautiful and breathtaking views I've ever laid my eyes on. Standing right in front of it was like standing in front of a 4D painting, complete with cool mist spraying all over my face.&quot;" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-1.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=236" alt="" width="354" height="236" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Niagara Falls: &quot;One of the most beautiful and breathtaking views I&#039;ve ever laid my eyes on. Standing right in front of it was like standing in front of a 4D painting, complete with cool mist spraying all over my face.&quot;</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2316" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 513px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2316" title="She was also lucky to have witnessed the annual Santa Claus Parade, a tradition which started in 1905." src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/santa-claus-parade1.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">She was also lucky to have witnessed the annual Santa Claus Parade, a tradition which started in 1905.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2304" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 334px"><img class=" wp-image-2304 " title="&quot;I've always thought dinosaur fossils only exist in movies like 'Jurassic Park,' but I actually saw real ones in ROM or Royal Ontario Museum - a museum of world culture and natural history.&quot;" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-4-e1328704807765.jpeg?w=324&#038;h=432" alt="" width="324" height="432" /><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;I&#039;ve always thought dinosaur fossils only exist in movies like &#039;Jurassic Park,&#039; but I actually saw real ones in ROM or Royal Ontario Museum - a museum of world culture and natural history.&quot;</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2305" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><img class=" wp-image-2305 " title="Canon Theatre - a historic film and play theatre built in the 1920's." src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-5.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=236" alt="" width="354" height="236" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon Theatre - a historic film and play theatre built in the 1920&#039;s.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2306" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 334px"><img class=" wp-image-2306  " title="&quot;One of the major tourist destinations in Canada, the CN Tower, is one of the world's tallest structures ever built.&quot;" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-6.jpeg?w=324&#038;h=432" alt="" width="324" height="432" /><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;One of the major tourist destinations in Canada, the CN Tower, is one of the world&#039;s tallest structures ever built.&quot;</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2307" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 334px"><img class=" wp-image-2307 " title="&quot;My 'chocolate tower.' This photo was taken in a restaurant called 360, inside the CN tower. It's a fine-dining restaurant that literally revolves to offer a great 360 view of Toronto - 1,515 feet above the ground! To those planning to visit Toronto, make sure you don't miss this place.&quot;" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-7.jpeg?w=324&#038;h=432" alt="" width="324" height="432" /><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;My &#039;chocolate tower.&#039; This photo was taken in a restaurant called 360, inside the CN tower. It&#039;s a fine-dining restaurant that literally revolves to offer a great 360 view of Toronto - 1,515 feet above the ground! To those planning to visit Toronto, make sure you don&#039;t miss this place.&quot;</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2308" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><img class=" wp-image-2308 " title="&quot;Tourists, like me, dared to stand on the glass floors.&quot;" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-8.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=265" alt="" width="354" height="265" /><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Tourists, like me, dared to stand on the glass floors.&quot;</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2309" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><img class=" wp-image-2309 " title="&quot;Tim Horton's is Canada's version of Starbucks. There's one in every corner. I was able to try their biscuits (so good!) and of course, their ever-famous French Vanilla.&quot;" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-9.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=236" alt="" width="354" height="236" /><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Tim Horton&#039;s is Canada&#039;s version of Starbucks. There&#039;s one in every corner. I was able to try their biscuits (so good!) and of course, their ever-famous French Vanilla.&quot;</p></div>
<p><strong>Pia</strong>&#8216;s TRAVEL TIP for those planning to visit Canada:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;If you&#8217;re planning to visit Canada, make sure you&#8217;re prepared for the cold weather.  I went there during the fall and I wore layers of clothes.&#8221;</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2310" title="Canada" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-10.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=236" alt="" width="354" height="236" /></p>
<div id="attachment_2311" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 364px"><img class=" wp-image-2311 " title="&quot;Here's a photo of me and my niece inside the subway. It's much easier to go around by taking the bus and the train than driving your own car.&quot;" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-11.jpeg?w=354&#038;h=236" alt="" width="354" height="236" /><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Here&#039;s a photo of me and my niece inside the subway. It&#039;s much easier to go around by taking the bus and the train than driving your own car.&quot;</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;">♥♥♥</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">When all has been TRAVELED TO and done, the &#8220;travel bug&#8221; will still keep on &#8220;bugging&#8221; you!  That&#8217;s why <strong>Danica</strong> and <strong>Pia</strong> have other dream destinations&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>D</strong>: My next dream destinations are Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.  I&#8217;d like to check out Australia and New Zealand for job opportunities, really.  But I&#8217;m very much curious about the pure adrenaline drive people are crazy about (bungee jumping, paragliding, and sky diving).  With Japan, basically, I want to see the cherry blossoms and an ice bar.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>P</strong>: I don&#8217;t have a particular dream destination as of yet.  I&#8217;m just inspired by my friends and their experiences in different places in the Philippines and in other countries.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">And that wraps up North America according to my two friends <strong>Danica</strong> and <strong>Pia</strong>! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />   How about you?  What&#8217;s your DREAM DESTINATION?</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Well, I think you can agree with <strong>Danica</strong> first for next month, I&#8217;ll be featuring my next continent: OCEANIA (or AUSTRALIA).  See you again on the 12th of March!!!</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Keep calm and travel on. <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">&#8212;<br />
<em>This post is brought to you by</em> <a title="Something *NEW* (The Lady's 2012 Blog Project)" href="http://theladyisin.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/something-new-the-ladys-2012-blog-project/" target="_blank">The Lady&#8217;s 2012 Blog Project</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Also, check out January&#8217;s featured traveler</em> -<br />
<a title="Traveler of The Month: Minnie And Her Latin American Adventure" href="http://theladyisin.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/traveler-of-the-month-minnie-and-her-latin-american-adventure/" target="_blank">Traveler of The Month: Minnie And Her Latin American Adventure</a>.</p>
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			<media:title type="html">...with Danica. By the way, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! :D</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">...with Pia. :D</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Top- Canada; Center- London; Bottom from left- Hong Kong and Malaysia.</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Canada (Top- Downtown Toronto; Bottom- trip to the Niagara Falls)</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Top- Hawaii; Bottom from left- California and New York.</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Waikiki Beach</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Hanauma Bay</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Diamond Head Trail</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">A photo of Pia with her brother Marvin, sister-in-law Emily, and niece Mara taken inside the Eaton Center, downtown Toronto.</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">The Niagara Falls: &#34;One of the most beautiful and breathtaking views I&#039;ve ever laid my eyes on. Standing right in front of it was like standing in front of a 4D painting, complete with cool mist spraying all over my face.&#34;</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">She was also lucky to have witnessed the annual Santa Claus Parade, a tradition which started in 1905.</media:title>
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		<media:content url="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-4-e1328704807765.jpeg" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">&#34;I&#039;ve always thought dinosaur fossils only exist in movies like &#039;Jurassic Park,&#039; but I actually saw real ones in ROM or Royal Ontario Museum - a museum of world culture and natural history.&#34;</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Canon Theatre - a historic film and play theatre built in the 1920&#039;s.</media:title>
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		<media:content url="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-6.jpeg" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">&#34;One of the major tourist destinations in Canada, the CN Tower, is one of the world&#039;s tallest structures ever built.&#34;</media:title>
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		<media:content url="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-7.jpeg" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">&#34;My &#039;chocolate tower.&#039; This photo was taken in a restaurant called 360, inside the CN tower. It&#039;s a fine-dining restaurant that literally revolves to offer a great 360 view of Toronto - 1,515 feet above the ground! To those planning to visit Toronto, make sure you don&#039;t miss this place.&#34;</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-8.jpeg" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">&#34;Tourists, like me, dared to stand on the glass floors.&#34;</media:title>
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		<media:content url="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-9.jpeg" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">&#34;Tim Horton&#039;s is Canada&#039;s version of Starbucks. There&#039;s one in every corner. I was able to try their biscuits (so good!) and of course, their ever-famous French Vanilla.&#34;</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Canada</media:title>
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		<media:content url="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/image-11.jpeg" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">&#34;Here&#039;s a photo of me and my niece inside the subway. It&#039;s much easier to go around by taking the bus and the train than driving your own car.&#34;</media:title>
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		<title>&#8220;Lady Mikhaela Georgette&#8221; by Teresa Wee Sit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mika</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d just like to say thanks to Ms. Teresa Wee Sit (or simply Tet) for making this LOVELY and WONDERFUL artwork (she only used paint!) for my blog. I don&#8217;t just like it, I LOOOVE it!!! ♥ Filed under: Other, Thumbs Up or Not? Tagged: Art, Blog, Blogging, Design, Personal<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2360&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;d just like to say thanks to Ms. <strong>Teresa Wee Sit</strong> (or simply <strong>Tet</strong>) for making this LOVELY and WONDERFUL artwork (she only used paint!) for my blog. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t just like it, I LOOOVE it!!! ♥</p>
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		<title>Watch Mamma Mia, Go to Baguio</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mika</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sooo, I had another EPIC weekend.  And knowing me, I just have to blog about it &#8212; again!  But hey, this is a PERSONAL blog after all.  So what did you expect?  Haha! Anyway, let&#8217;s start with ba-ba-ba-BAGUIO!!! My family and I went to Baguio for the weekend since my brother-in-law was already there anyway [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theladyisin.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10910124&amp;post=2267&amp;subd=theladyisin&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sooo, I had another EPIC weekend.  And knowing me, I just have to blog about it &#8212; again!  But hey, this is a PERSONAL blog after all.  So what did you expect?  Haha!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Anyway, let&#8217;s start with ba-ba-ba-BAGUIO!!! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>My family and I went to Baguio for the weekend since my brother-in-law was already there anyway for a golf tournament.  We stayed at one of <a title="The Manor Camp John Hay" href="http://www.campjohnhay.ph/" target="_blank">The Manor</a>&#8216;s family suites in Camp John Hay, and that&#8217;s where all the epic-ness started!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2277" title="IMG_0919" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0919.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2276" title="IMG_1069" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_1069.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve been to <a title="The Manor Camp John Hay" href="http://www.campjohnhay.ph/" target="_blank">The Manor</a> (or Baguio in general), I think you&#8217;ll agree that the weather isn&#8217;t the same in Manila.  And when I say &#8220;not the same,&#8221; I mean it in a positive way!  I don&#8217;t know about you, but I&#8217;m actually a &#8220;cold person&#8221; &#8212; meaning, I looove anything cold, including the cold weather!  But if you want to interpret my being a &#8220;cold person&#8221; in a different way, that&#8217;s NOT my business anymore!  Go ahead, feel free to do so.</p>
<div id="attachment_2294" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2294  " title="Hahaha!  Of course, I kid! :P" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0893.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Hahaha! Of course, I kid! <img src='http://s2.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<p>Moving on, here are some more shots of <a title="The Manor Camp John Hay" href="http://www.campjohnhay.ph/" target="_blank">The Manor</a>:</p>
<div id="attachment_2280" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2280  " title="view from our room" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0961.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /><p class="wp-caption-text">view from our room</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2281" title="IMG_0964" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0964.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2282" title="IMG_0965" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0965.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2283" title="IMG_0967" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0967.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2284" title="IMG_0972" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0972.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2285" title="IMG_0975" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0975.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
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<p>Aside from savoring the awesome cold weather (I heard that it was 10 °C when we were in Baguio), I just practically took advantage of the fact that I could be a &#8220;bum&#8221; in my own right for at least a day.  So some of the things I did while in <del>The Manor</del> Baguio were watching DVDs (<em>Bridesmaids</em> and <em><a title="Chances Are (1989)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097044/" target="_blank">Chances Are</a></em> &#8212; which by the way stars a very young <strong>Robert Downey, Jr.</strong>  So spell H-O-T!), eating, shopping at the outlet stores, eating, having a massage at the spa, and yes, EATING!  EATING!!  EATING!!!</p>
<div id="attachment_2278" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 413px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2278" title="two of my newest discoveries! HARHARHAR" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/food.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">two of my newest discoveries! HARHARHAR</p></div>
<p>Hay, <em>kaya nakakarir ko ang pag-sho</em>shorts <em>sa</em> Baguio <em>eh</em>&#8230;  <em>eh pa&#8217;no</em>, <em>marami kasing baong</em> &#8220;fats&#8221; <em>ang</em> legs <em>ko</em>!  (Read: <em>mga pata</em>!)  Wahahahaha!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2271" title="IMG_0840" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0840.jpg?w=368&#038;h=245" alt="" width="368" height="245" /></p>
<div id="attachment_2272" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 413px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2272" title="jump shots! :P" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/jump-shots-at-the-manor.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">jump shots! <img src='http://s2.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p></div>
<p>Well, <em>ganun talaga</em>!  Gotta love my cuuurves, people!  And yes, gotta take advantage of the cold weather I&#8217;m so deprived of while in Manila!  <em>Kaya </em>shorts<em> all the way talaga</em>!!!  HA HA HA</p>
<p>But seriously, if you&#8217;re planning to <strong>GO TO BAGUIO</strong>, stay at <a title="The Manor Camp John Hay" href="http://www.campjohnhay.ph/" target="_blank">The Manor</a>.  It&#8217;s ALL good!!!  I actually give it a rating of: FIVE HEARTS (♥♥♥♥♥)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">&#8212;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">And then&#8230; there&#8217;s <em><a title="MAMMA MIA! The Global Smash Hit - International Tour | Manila, Philippines" href="http://www.mamma-mia.com/internationalTour/mammamia_internationalTour_MANILA.asp" target="_blank">MAMMA MIA!</a></em></p>
<div id="attachment_2287" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2287   " title="The Lady's outfit wouldn't be complete without her favorite accessory - anything UNION JACK! Hehehe." src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/02032012002.jpg?w=368&#038;h=277" alt="" width="368" height="277" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Lady&#039;s outfit wouldn&#039;t be complete without her favorite accessory - anything UNION JACK! Hehehe.</p></div>
<p>Speaking of the U.K., did you know that <em>MAMMA MIA! The Musical</em> is actually an original British production???  Ooh, plus!  plus!  points there!!! <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Anywhooo, I watched it last Friday at CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) with my sisters and MY, MY, it was totally a very, very, lovely show!  Of course my ticket was the cheapest (<em>tumataginting na</em> Php772.50 <em>lang naman</em>), but who cares?  <em>Nilibre lang naman ako eh</em>&#8230;  <em>magrereklamo pa ba ako</em>?! =))</p>
<div id="attachment_2288" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2288  " title="view from my seat... not THAT bad! Haha!" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/02032012005.jpg?w=368&#038;h=277" alt="" width="368" height="277" /><p class="wp-caption-text">view from my seat... not THAT bad! Haha!</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2289" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><img class=" wp-image-2289  " title="my &quot;cheap,&quot; but totally worth it ticket!" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/02032012008.jpg?w=368&#038;h=277" alt="" width="368" height="277" /><p class="wp-caption-text">my &quot;cheap,&quot; but totally worth it ticket!</p></div>
<p>Besides&#8230; all those &#8220;accents,&#8221; all those witty lines, and all those wonderful ABBA songs?  Totally WORTH IT!!!  I actually plan on watching it again if I have the time&#8230; this time, with a more &#8220;expensive&#8221; ticket for a better view, and yes, a better &#8220;musical&#8221; experience!  Rawr!</p>
<p>But yeah, you and I have to hurry because the show runs until <strong>February 19, 2012</strong> only.  We can cross our fingers and hope that it gets extended, but why depend on wishful thinking when you already have the power in your hands NOW?  <em>At meganon talaga</em>?!</p>
<p><em>Sabi nga ng ate ko</em>,</p>
<p>&#8220;<em>Kung gusto niyo sumaya</em>, <em>manood kayo ng</em> <a title="MAMMA MIA! The Global Smash Hit - International Tour | Manila, Philippines" href="http://www.mamma-mia.com/internationalTour/mammamia_internationalTour_MANILA.asp" target="_blank">MAMMA MIA!</a>&#8220;</p>
<p><em>Oha</em>, rhyming <em>lang si a-TEH</em>!  But it&#8217;s true.  If you want to be happy, head to CCP and <strong>WATCH <em><a title="MAMMA MIA! The Global Smash Hit - International Tour | Manila, Philippines" href="http://www.mamma-mia.com/internationalTour/mammamia_internationalTour_MANILA.asp" target="_blank">MAMMA MIA!</a></em></strong> now!!!  I promise, it&#8217;s a rating of FIVE HEARTS and mooore (♥♥♥♥♥+++++)!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>For more information on how you can buy tickets, click <a title="MAMMA MIA! The Global Smash Hit - International Tour | Manila, Philippines" href="http://www.mamma-mia.com/internationalTour/mammamia_internationalTour_MANILA.asp" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></p>
<div id="attachment_2292" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 413px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2292" title="♪ &quot;...'cause somewhere in the crowd there's YOU!&quot; ♫" src="http://theladyisin.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/mamma-mia.jpg?w=590" alt=""   /><p class="wp-caption-text">♪ &quot;...&#039;cause somewhere in the crowd there&#039;s YOU!&quot; ♫</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"> Enjoooy! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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Tips, guide, experience&#8230; Brunei Darussalam is located at the north coast of the island of Borneo in South East Asia There are two direct flights from the Philippines to Brunei. First is the Royal Brunei Airlines departing from NAIA terminal 1 and second is Cebu Pacific Air departing from NAIA terminal 3 If you’re flying Cebu Pacific Air, be ready for a red-eye flight The money changer in the airport has better exchange rate compared to our hotel (The Brunei Hotel) Taxi to and from the airport cost &hellip;
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