ONLINE SHOPPING!??

I was really curious as to how online shopping works as well as scared to try it out because of scams because honestly, years back, I experienced scam. And I never really tried buying aything online again. But there are really good items online that you can't find in a brick and mortar store. Most online shops has items that can only be found in their sites,customized goodies, which I think adds to their value which makes people more willing to pay at the set price even if sometimes I think its overpricing. Also I think the increasing fame of internet is one factor that makes online shopping more effective because most people nowadays hang out more in internet than go out to malls and such. It also didn't require them much capital to be able to start their business.

So I came across this online store, which is an accessory store, and I really liked their products especially their bracelets. I love it so muuch! And I haven't seen it anywhere else yet during that time.

I really liked it that I decided I would try it out again for once. They also repost photos of their customers upon receiving their orders for security purposes of the potential customers. They ship the orders depending on the customer's choice. The customer is also the one shouldering the shipping cost and the number of days of waiting time is 2-3 days after payment. So yeah, for me it took a lot of risk and courage to finally pay via LBC and wait for my package to arrive at my door.

and true enough, after 3 days.. I GOT IT!! :D

Rate 10/10

Yaaay!! hahha  was sooo happy! The past 2 days was really a torture to me haha. I thought I'd never get it. And what added to their brand equity for me is that I did not only get my orders. I got more than my expectations. I thought they're just gonna deliver me my orders itself. that's it. But when I opened the package, it was concealed in this nice packaging and they also have this cool freebies, another bracelet which looked like it was made out of fabric then a loomband haha. it also has a note that really created this relationship with me, the customer. Haha, they know how to build customer relationships. the only downside to this for me is the price. I think its too pricey, haha. But overal, I like it. I'd definitely order for more. I just wish they could have discount promos hahaha

Food Trip Series; Terriyaki Boy

After the Hillsong concert, we all really had a hard time going our separate ways that we decided to go out and eat for a while before we go home. Also, there would be no one who'd take me home but them so why not join in, right? We decided to eat at Harbor Square and just weigh from there where we want to eat since we can't really decide where we want to eat. By the time we reached Harbor Square, it was around 12MN, a lot of restaurants has already closed and so the only restaurant we saw that would aceppt us is Terriyaki Boy hahaha. I originally don't really want to eat there because I know that it's kind of costly. But then I was just like What the heck, being wit these people doesn't always happen anyway soo.. hahah

I seriously had a hard time choosing on the menu for almost everything is over 200 pesos! hahaha. As far as I remember, their lowest price is around 180 pesos,which is soup I think Hahahaha. I'm also not a fan of japanese food so I didn't really think it would be worth it. so I just closed my eyes and ordered for a chicken bento. It was around 300 pesos, if i'm not mistaken. 

Rate 10/10

Well.. what can I say? It's delicious! haha I liked their service. The accommodation is also good. The place has a pleasant smell and all the dishes they offered, I believe, really lives up to their value. But I'm not really sure if i'd do a repeat purchase. Yes the food is all worth their value. It's just that I can't afford much to like regularly eat at places like this. It's just I'm fine with a simple restaurant with offering the same kind in a lower price. Considering that I'm not a fan of japanese food, it's really too costly for me than to feel like I gained more than what I paid for haha. 

PLAY Through: BONNIE AND CLYDE!

I have this wonderful friend who is an ambassadress  for ticketworld and all and she's really an amazing person, really incredible skills and talent when it comes to her field, Theater. She heads an organization in UST, specifically Mediartrix. Mediartrix usually conducts an adaptation play every year or every semester (I'm not really sure).

I personally LOVE their plays. Great story lines, great actors, great music, great production. And this year their musical adaptation is.. BONNIE AND CLYDE! Okay I'm not perfectly aware of this broadway play but this friend of mine shared to me the plot and everything and I just got so excited! It has a nice twist to it. I've also seen one of their rehearsal clips that just got me hooked up and right there and then I decided, I'm gonna watch this play!

IT'S THE OPENING DAAAY!

I watched their very first show. It happened in the Albertus Magnus Auditorium.

Rate 10/10

THE PLAY. IS. AWESOME!

I truly loved it! It's one of my most favorite plays that I've seen my entire life! It really has a depth in the story, not to mention that it's based in true story. Yup, it's based on a true life story. Bonnie and Clyde really existed! Okay, am I the only one who did not know this? haha. Damn me. The musicality is perfection. The production is superb! I love the chemistry between the leading man and leading lady. They also both have their own charisma as an individual. Though there are some technical difficulties, most of the fail points are because of their lapel mics, but overall.. Its just perfect.

My Concert Experience: HILLSONG!!

HILLSONG!

Okay, I am a BIG fan of their songs! Their songs keep me going. Some of my perceptions were based on their songs which makes them a big part of my life. That's why when I heard that they're having a concert here in the Philippines, I contact everyone whom I know would also love to be there especially my orgmates which were my family in God. We bought tickets online via credit card and agreed to pay at the said event. We got a lowerbox seat at Php 1600. Not bad, for me atleast haha. I thought its worth it :D

As the day is nearing, I thought I'd grow more excited each time, instead I didn't feel anything. I even forgot what day is the concert happening haha. I got too occupied with academics and organizing org events and papers. Then the day before the concert.. BOOM. that's when it hit me, that the concert's happening tomorow! haha. And then I was so flustered because papers and presentations are in due for our thesis that week. I'm assigned as a project head in our org's CommDev that will be happening on the same week. Also its the campaign period for the next Student Councils, college-based and univ-wide, everyone's so busy. I almost backed-out of the concert with all this deadlines, just like some of our orgmates. My classes ends at 8pm and the cncert starts at 8pm. GREAT. There's too many constraints. But then I told myself "Man, I need a break." So yeah, I pushed through the concert.

I went to Mall of Asia Arena straight right after my classes. By the time I got in, It was already starting! It was a bliss. Seeing the ocean of people opening up to God's love and praising him with all their heart, raising their hands.

There's this part in the song where it goes "Shine our light and let the whole world see, We're singing for the glory of the risen King.. Jesus!" then as the song progresses, people began lighting their phones and waving it in sync with the song! It was magical :) They sang all my fave songs such as the Mighty to Save, Oceans, and of course Broken Vessels. I felt closer to God than ever before. It brought out the depth of my faith. I felt closer to God. I felt His unconditional love. It felt like a celebration of us, His children, uniting with God. I just wished it would last longer  Its like time stopped and before I know it, it was over.

We were all left hanging that the crowd demanded for more and then we were surprised when they got back on the stage and the unexpected happen, they sang another song, a classic song which is.. ONE WAY! Yeah, it's a really old song but still! The feels is just as it is as it was newly released. The crowd got crazy, jumping up and down, savoring our last moments with Hillsong haha.

What made it more special is my company with these amazing people. In ordinary days, they are the people who God made as an instrument to make me feel His love and see Him in them. It felt special.

I thank for these people whom have become my role models and symbols of God, if that made sense haha. They're my family.

Rate 10/10

It just felt like a paradise :) everything went smooth and great. It could be one of my happiest days in my whole life haha.

Travel Series: Caliraya Mountain Lake Resort

Yes! My first Travel blog! Hahah I've been wanting to share this with you guys, of my experience and how beautiful Caliraya is. Usually when talking about summer escapades, you don't see Caliraya as one in the lists, or may just in my case. Normally, Baguio, Tagaytay and such are the places that comes to mind when you here "summer".

And these past few months, my mom is really obsessed with MetroDeal, like we always go bowling in SM Mall of Asia because of their promos posted in the site (gonna post a separate blog about it :D). So as my mom was browsing the site, she came across this promo.. and yes! You guessed it haha. It's Caliraya's Mountain Lake Resort. And theeeen, me and my sister's birthday is coming up. So we thought "why not celebrate it there?",right? We really love travelling and we've been wanting to travel to some place new because every time we just go to Baguio and Tagaytay. We really didn't had time to search about a new place to travel so we only go to places we know to reduce the risk of not being able to attain our desired satisfaction.

The day came..

We made iiit! :D Okay let me tell you something, when we availed of the voucher, hotel rooms ran out that nipa huts are the only vacant rooms we could avail of. We were hesitant but we confirmed anyway haha. We though it could add to the experience. But as soon as we were nearing the place, it was raining sooo hard. The photo above was taken after the rain stopped but afer 15 mins. it came raining again, nonstop! And it was such a waste because we didn't get to tour around the resort or do some activities which is their main product or service. And, the thing we worried about the most is that we're staying in a nipa hut! which is outdoors! which means we're exposed to the heavy rain! and it was really really cold. But as we got there, we requested if we could squeeze in the hotel rooms and with all the luck we got a room! haha

After checking in, we can't do anything else so we just ate lunch first and thank God for the entertainment room! Something to do in our stay indoors as we wait for the rain to stop.

And the most exasperating thing happened. The rain didn't stop. We got stock in the Hotel. We can't do anything but jsut to eat dinner, play billiards, darts, watch TV, play billiards some more. We played billiards 'til dawn by the way haha.

                           

We just maximized our vacation in the most possible way that we could.

The next day, we were psyched! the rain was gone! haha we could finally go around do some activities in their activity area! We also got to appreciate the interiors of the hotel and the beautiful view of Caliraya :D

The activity area was fantastic!

It all looks so fun! we wanted to try everything! Just watching other people, how much they enjoy the activities, its all very anticipating. And as much as I don't want to spoil out the fun, after 30 minutes of our stay at the area, lo and behold, THE RAIN STARTED POURING. AGAIN. Dream crusher. Hahah yeaaah. it sucks. We didn't pay for this. But yeah, we know that it's not the resorts fault. Its just really a bad experience. Just recalling our experience there, and to think that its out BIRTHDAY. Ugh. It makes me want to punch someone haha

Rate 5/10

It's feels like we go to Caliraya just to play billiards really :)) because after the rain poured that morning, of course we had no choice but to go back to the hotel and if it isn't obvious, what else is there? billiards.

Food Trip Series: UBelt Express

Okay, so this restaurant I'm about to share with you is something that I've never heard of. I actually just noticed this restaurant while going to my friend's house to work on our thesis papers and such. It is somewhere in the España side of UST. You could pass by here when you go straight by the street where Calda's Pizza is located. It's location is not by the main road which means foot traffic is lesser here, that I figured why they're kind of low in external sources like word-of-mouth. It's beside a burger restaurant called Yummerz which looks cool by the way.

Anyway, one of our blockmates mentioned this place as we were dismissed by our professor and I thought "Oh yeah, I remember that place", so we reached a consensus to eat there and try it out. One more thing, this place was known for it's Menu. Wanna know why?

HAHA. It's so RAD! Right? hahaha. They used the names of some of the famous colleges in their menus! As soon as we saw the Menu we got really excited to place our orders haha good marketing. Okay I've got to be honest, when I saw the prices, I wanted to go home immediately hahaha. but yeah, I thought it also could be an opportunity for a Food Trip Series :D haha. I didn't had a chance to take a picture though but the place is also good. Not too stuffy, very comfortable. and also they have this wide LCD Screen right in the center of the wall beside the Menu. I liked the idea. it entertains us while we were waiting for our orders. 

So the waiting time for our orders is quite long. I guess it's about past 30 minutes? We were already really hungry by that time so we got a little annoyed.

Then our orders came! Haha. Aaand I ordered for a... T-Bone Steak! Haha yeah, sucks right? I know, I know. I also wanted to order some of the courses with famous college's names especially the Tiger's Bulalo Steak but I'm not feeling it haha. 

My T-Bone Steak! <3 Its appearance isn't that attractive but it smells delicious. and as soon as I got a taste of it.. WOW. It's fantastic! I don't know about you guys but I enjoyed every minute of my consumption with this product. hahahha I just loved it. I guess I could say its worth it. :)

Rate 9/10

Everything's fine, the place, the food, the service is a little slow though, as I mentioned before. And the steak is a little small than I expected, which upsets me, but I didn't had a problem having a shortage of the viand hahaa. Its a good place to chill with your friends or a good late night place to hang while talking with someone you love, not necessarily in a romantic way, about how did their day go or what are his/her plans for the coming week or what. I don't know. I just get that kind feeling in that place haha.