As a woman, I have a love affair between shoes ~ and bags. I still have to think about what weighs more in my heart. Although logic should easily tell us you wear your shoes wherever you go, but a bag is something you can leave sitting on a chair or desk. So yes, shoes will always be a practical option. Just ask Madam Imelda Marcos :D Being a shoe lover, I was quite thrilled when the company behind VNC shoes (through their publicist First Tier) invited women-bloggers to view their latest collection. I haven't been attending blog events lately, but this was one I ... Continue Reading...
Archives for June 2009
When Katrina said ‘Binaboy ako,’ swine flu cases went up
This week in Barrio Siete, I speak about the ramifications of language and the many meanings it can conjure. Take for instance Katrina Halili's famous line in the Most Downloaded Video of the Year. Whereas other phrases can easily be translated from Tagalog to English, her utterance of "Binaboy ako" was lost on some experts. "I was swined" or "I was porkified" is kinda awkward and is just for joking. " I was treated like a pig" is rather harsh for something that she probably enjoyed, if only it was kept more private. Being "lost in translation" is something we ... Continue Reading...
Saizen store shopping tips, when everything is 85 pesos…
Mind you, 85 pesos sounds cheap, but when compounded to 25 or so items, can add up to a lot already. This is what happened to me when I bought 36 cute knick-knacks at the store, while still promising to come back for more. It's just good that the staff and cashiers are friendly and helpful. Here are my own tips for shopping sanely and effectively in Saizen, the authentic 100-yen (hyaku-en) shop in Manila, after Japan's very own Daiso chain of stores: 1. Look out for their products labelled Made in Japan. Some of the stuff is Made in China, and if you say China, you ... Continue Reading...
Saizen, 85-peso shop in Robinsons Galleria: the house of cute
Truth to tell, during my first (and only) visit to Tokyo in '05, budget constraints forced me to visit the 100-yen stores as my only option for buying 'pasalubong.' They were huge, housed in three to four-storey buildings with all kinds of stuff available. Fast forward to 2009, one need not fly as far because the real 100-yen (hyaku-en) shop named Saizen opened its first branch at the Robinsons Galleria last April 29. Everything at 85 pesos each! I have to admit: the extent of their offerings makes Japan Home Center a poor cousin. Must-buys here, in my opinion: ... Continue Reading...
Meet me in Barrio Siete
As I said in my Plurk, I need to evolve in my blogging and that's why I joined Barrio Siete, the refuge of all barrio folks who have made their mark in the city. It is always nice to go back to one's roots and smell the breeze. My only mistake is that I thought we would all reminisce about all things promdi. I didn't quite expect that we would talk about current affairs and intellectual chorva of the highest order. Napasabak tuloy ako! Take for instance my post yesterday. Usually, I prefer writing about food, travel and other kakikayan sa buhay. I never really ... Continue Reading...
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