Vaseline Men Antispot Whitening and Its Cool Pouch

          Every man on Earth must know that he needs a moisturizer.  Moisturizers leave your skin supple and hydrated. Who loves a dry face, anyway?
          Problem is, most moisturizers sold in stores are expensive. Good thing I've found Vaseline Men Antispot Whitening moisturizer packaged in a small pouch with an opening that can be securely locked by a small cap. It only costs Php 28 -  not a bad thing because it is loaded! One pouch will approximately last you for one to two weeks depending on the amount you apply on your face.

          I've tried it and I've noticed my face lightening up. Maybe because it takes away all the unwanted marks and spots. With its packaging, it is easy to carry in the pocket since you know it wouldn't spill out. Very much handy indeed!
          The label at the back says that you will have fairer skin in 2 weeks and visible spot reduction. Your face will also attain long-lasting oil control with this non-sticky, fast absorbing cream.

Meeting the Real Man - - Jose Rizal (A Trip to Fort Santiago, Intramuros)

          I had been to Manila when I was in high school but I just stayed there for one day just to visit my titas. I had just arrived from Laguna where I attended some school stuff. So, I didn't really enjoyed Manila much. As far as I could remember, I spent my one day saying hellos to the animals at Manila Zoo and trudging along the sidewalks of Manila Bay which was then filled with restaurants.
          But this January, I packed my bags and headed for Manila for a fun and unforgettable trip. I went to almost all the malls in the Metro. Thank God I didn't get lost. It was my first time to ride the LRT. Yes, the city was indeed busy- honkering buses here and there, rushing people getting past each other, and raising voices of vendors in the streets. Businesses surely thrive energetically in almost every corner of the place.
          Besides going to Quiapo and Divisoria, I will really treasure my tour in Intamuros, Manila particularly in Fort Santiago. It surely brought me in touch with history. Seeing the old structures built during the Spanish occupation felt nostalgic even though you just experience them in textbooks. And yes, I've met the heroic man behind Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

These kalesas make you feel it's not 2012. These are the major transportation way back Jose Rizal's time.

I realized that the structures built by our forefathers were very much meticulous - - superior art!

Yes, I'm going inside!!!

Silhouette of Jose Rizal's statue 

The stainless framed copy of Dr. Jose Rizal's Mi Ultimo Adios or The Last Farewell

Fort Santiago is filled with lush green trees and of course, vintage materials like this simple yet sturdy bench I'm sitting on.

I guess that is the Pasig River at the background.

Way way back, the cages of the captives were built underground.

Pogi ni Jose Rizal, diba?

Cool, awesome structure.

The tour guide said these footsteps were by Rizal's as he was sent to Bagumbayan (Luneta Park)  for his execution.

Maybe this guy is one of the noble Gomburzas.

         It's a good thing that every now and then we be reminded by our history. From our past we can learn many significant lessons at the same time values that we intend to forget as time goes by. My visit to Fort Santiago opened my mind to the great hero, Jose Rizal and the many things he sacrificed just to free our country from captivity. He even died for our land. Studying his life and works through textbooks is different from actually stepping foot to the place where he was imprisoned. You can feel that he is indeed real and yes, in today's confused world full of corruption and lies, we badly need more real men like Rizal.

Want Dessert?

A meal wouldn't be complete without a dessert, right? You might just want a good panghimagas at Nothing But Desserts, which is located at Avenue Complex, Iloilo City.

This some kind of chocolate cake placed inside a glass is oozing with  yummy sweetness. I shared the sweetness with  friends and I guess their happy hormones just went up. 

They too have Mokki Latto, a real artisan gelato which came in different flavors. I liked the chocolate and coffee flavor. Have fun eating this with your small spoon!!! It is a surefire way to conclude whatever meal you just had.

Sleepover Before Christmas Time

I know this post is so so late but well, this is just one fun experience, thus I'm blogging it. Sleeping over at a friend's place is not just exciting but comforting as well since you get the chance to tell stories to one another and just ignore the night 'till your eyes close. Glaiza and I woke up at 3:30 am for the simbang gabi while others, who weren't Catholics, continued their slumber. The two of us slept for only about one hour because we talked endlessly that night. Want to do this next Christmas season!!! : )

Patunayan sa Gawa na It's More Fun in the Philippines!

          Ba't kaya masaya rito sa 'Pinas? Tanong ko ito sa aking sarili nang makita ko ang bagong slogan na "It's more fun in the Philippines" na inilunsad ng gobyerno para mapayaman ang turismo sa bansa. Simple pero may dating! Klaro nitong naipararating sa mundo ang gusto nitong ipahayag at samahan mo pa diyan ang makulay na mapa ng Pilipinas na hango ang disenyo sa banig.

          It's more fun in the Philippines dahil malaki ang pagpapahalaga ng mga Pilipino sa kanilang mga pamilya. At kahit hindi nila kamag-anak, binibigyan din nila ng pagmamahal at importansya.
          It's more fun in the Philippines dahil kapag may mga bagyo o anumang unos na darating, nakamamangha ang bayanihang naipamamalas ng mga Pilipino.
          It's more fun in the Philippines dahil may nakatago itong mga paraiso gaya ng mga magaganda at nakahuhulog-panga na mga baybayin.
          It's more fun in the Philippines dahil kahit sa mga simpleng pagkain ay masaya na sila gaya ng tuyo, taho, isaw, kakanin, balut, kwek-kwek, at ang pandesal na inilalako ng mamang nakabisikleta tuwing umaga.
          It's more fun in the Philippines dahil kahit anong hirap ng buhay ay nagagawa pa ring mailabas ng mga Pinoy ang mga malalambing at matatamis nilang mga ngiti.
          It's more fun in the Philippines dahil alam mong kahit saan ka pumunta, kung mawawala ka man, mayroong dadamay sa iyo at tutulungan kang makarating sa gusto mong paroroonan.
          Ito ang ilan lamang sa hindi ko mabilang na mga kasagutan sa tanong ko kani-kanina lamang. Batid kong mayroon pa ring ibang mga taong bumabatikos sa bagong slogan na ito ng Department of Tourism ngunit sa akin, swak na itong kampanya para mahikayat ang mundo na diskubrihin ang ating lupang sinilangan. Sana lamang ay mapatunayan nating mga Pinoy na tunay ang ipinapahiwatig ng kampanyang ito ukol sa atin - - na tayo'y maasikaso at maalagain sa mga bisita, hindi mahirap pakisamahan at siyempre, marunong tayong tumawa at magsaya. Higit sa lahat, ating pinapahalagahan ang sariling atin at pinoprotektahan ang angking likas na yaman ng ating bansa.
          Action speaks louder than words, ika nga. Kung mapapatunayan ng kahit isang turista na totoo nga na "it's more fun in the Philippines", sa tingin ko hindi siya magdadalawang isip na hikayatin ang kanyang mga kababayan na danasin din ang kakaibang saya na kanilang mararamdaman sa piling ng ating mga mamamayan. Higit sa ano pa man, tayo ang hiyas ng ating bansa. Mabibigyan lamang natin ng hustisya ito hindi sa kung anong makukulay na salita, kung hindi, sa gawa.