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The best country to be

July 31, 2004 ·

The July 26 issue of Newsweek cites the World's Best Countries and as expected, the Philippines is nowhere near the list. The awards go to: the United States (Best Country to be Rich), China (Best Country to be a Technocrat), Germany (Best Country to be An Artist), Turkey (Best Country to be Young), the Netherlands (Best Country to be an Idealist) Canada (a haven for writers) etc.etc.It would have been okay except that one other Southeast Asian country made it to the list and that's Vietnam.The country was cited for being "one of the best places to be an economic ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Life & Living

An email from Paulo Coelho

July 31, 2004 ·

Oh my! Who would show up on my inbox today but the great Paulo Coelho. I wrote him yesterday coz Karen said he really replies to readers' mail but I never expected it will be so soon.Mr. Coelho's full message, with my email to him, goes:Dear Annalyn,Thank you for your kind email. It's very important to know what the reader feels towards my work. I've got great respect for your opinion and I'm grateful for that.May love always be your guide in every moment of your lifePaulo CoelhoNome = Annalynemail = olivemist@yahoo.comPais = Philippinessubject = Hello and greetings ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Language & Lit

Hoard mentality

July 30, 2004 ·

I learned a couple of words from Encarta yesterday. Some of these are: garbology, "the study of waste materials," and defenestrate, "to throw something or somebody out of window." Usage: "I felt like a defenestrated object a few weeks ago but now am fully recycled and don't feel otiose at all." Otiose, my dear friends, means "worthless."Am reminded of garbology because our corporate office is moving its headquarters to a five-star hotel nearby and all of us are in a frenzy packing our things. The morning had accounting clerks putting inventory tags on our office ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Life & Living

My first Rotary meeting

July 29, 2004 ·

I attended my first Rotary Club meeting at a five-star hotel last night, and only because my padrino has been inviting me to join for the longest time.It was not bad, I am actually looking forward to joining a prestigious organization.I believe I have reached a stage in my life where I should share my talents and serve the greater community. In the past seven months, the only thing I've done was give away my old TV set and component to my indigent neighbors in Pasay.I would definitely like to do more.Jun, the Rotary Club president, apprised me that there are three main ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Blah-blahs, Life & Living

Blogging and/or Journalism?

July 28, 2004 ·

Blogging is definitely far from being juvenile. A closer look will reveal a lot of intelligent blogs in cyberspace ( and I am not talking of Washingtonniene). It's a different medium altogether, to the point that it's even being used in the present US presidential campaign. Having been a journalist, I was challenged by a question posed by NYU Department of Journalism faculty member Jay Rosen on whether or not blogging is journalism. I am mighty sure there is strong debate on the subject since journalists would think of themselves as an entirely different clique ... Continue Reading...

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Instagram post 17883541480977780 What do you do to cheer yourself up? There are times when I encounter setbacks in my life and work (like right now) but am glad I can find comfort in little things. I  play with my youngest daughter, talk to a friend, and  work out for even just 45 minutes in the gym . Dressing in #happy clothes also does miracles and so is putting on a little makeup to look presentable even behind a face mask. So far, am loving the Avon Matte Legend #lippie in Flawless from @avonph for its most natural-looking shade. The colors to choose from in their latest #lipstick collection are just rockin'
#ootd #fotd #lipyouup #watchmenow #thursday
#lookoftheday #womanlook #gymwear #fitmomma #manila
Instagram post 17877394652071201 Binondo, AKA #Manila Chinatown...so many eateries, so little time. I compiled a list of lesser-known places that offer cheap yet delicious food on @lemiapp. For as little as 30 pesos or 150 pesos, you can have a satisfying meal. 

https://lemiapp.com/annalynblogs/cheap-and-good-eating-places-in-ongpin?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=share

As a content creator, am loving #LemiApp for letting me curate and discover all the wonderful places in the #city, so why not download it now? Follow me on Lemi via my username @annalynblogs
#lemilovelocal #discovermnl #citylife #chinatown #ongpin #foodie
Instagram post 17956411945386248 #Online schooling has its positive side, because as moms,  we get to supervise what our kids ingest daily. Lucia has been enjoying the #CreamilkySarap of Selecta Fortified Sterilized Milk. I swear even an oldie like me loves the taste too. I even made it an ingredient in yesterday's Japanese potato salad to make it real creamy.

This #product is available in major supermarkets, convenience stores and in @lazadaph for only P20!
#shoppingph #athome #delicious
#masarap #selectafortifiedmilk
#momfinds #daughterlove
Instagram post 18187778821033789 Holy Schmoly, it's Wednesday already? Prepared  lunch using @napoleonskaraage ready-to-fry chicken over @goldengrainsph rice. With a siding of #Japanese potato salad and pinakbet ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฑโ˜˜๏ธ the non-meat portions are bigger which is how it should be. 

But my golly, veggies are almost the same price in the market as meat these days and I wonder why ๐Ÿค” We should cultivate our own plants, but that's another story 
#homecooking #lutongbahay 
#busymom #kainpinas #foodphotography #japanesefood 
#panlasangpinoy #potatosalad #karaage
Instagram post 17879554745011892 Truth to tell, a lot of friendships and relationships crumbled during this long lockdown. It's sad when people show their true colors and cannot withstand the stress and the pressure ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜ฏ it's truly a #blessing to have lifelong friends and when they take the time to check up on you. It's also bonus when they treat you to a filling #lunch. Thanks Mylene!
๐Ÿค—๐Ÿงก๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ’ฏ
#bigsister #lifelongfriends #thursday #instagood #fearless 
#restaurant #hungry #yummyph #eatpilipinas #foodies #bbqribs
Instagram post 18060587773264284 #steak salad with balsamic glaze and blue cheese from @realcaliforniamilkphl ...a dish that combines the flavors of two different worlds, it seems to say "opposites attract." Was inspired to make this during New Year after seeing it on sis May of @my_kusina_ph ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฅฐ

There was still a box of hanger steak left over from Xmas. This pre-cooked meat from @simplysousvide.ph is just about the easiest thing to prepare. You simply sear the steak for 3 minutes on each side, then rest for 2 minutes before cutting against the grain. It's oh so tender.

Prepare the #salad by laying out your washed greens on the plate. I added whatever was in my pantry: grapes, tomatoes, roasted pumpkin. Of course the blue cheese (or feta, if you may) and the balsamic dressing. This was refreshing and #delicious ๐Ÿฅ—โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š
#recipe #kainpilipinas #homemade #foodgrammerph #lutongbahay #panlasangpinoy #discovermnl #wimyummy 
#foodie #proteinpacked #greens
Instagram post 18115522678171265 Something happened last December. I chatted with a female bodybuilder and it inspired me. I thought that if she can transform her body, I can too. Now am not even aiming for all those muscles ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜„ Just trying to get out of the rut am in. I've gone from zero motivation to work out to going to the #gym four to five times a week. Hopefully, my #body thanks me for this. This is how it went today, January 2 2021 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿ’ฏ #startstrong
#strengthtraining #freshstart 
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#newyear2021 #fitmom #instafit #legday
#transformyourself #workout
Instagram post 17914713175558717 #HappyNewYear!!! It's truly epic that we've reached the end of 2020 despite this historic pandemic that's still around us. Making more mindful use of my time is my resolution for 2021. It's so easy to procrastinate and just slack around but I resolve that #2021 is definitely all about output and action. Life is becoming shorter and there's still so many things to accomplish. Wouldn't like to be on the death bed regretting the things that I didn't do ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ‘Œ

We work to transform the lives of our families and hopefully live a life of affordable luxury, the same principle embodied by the Swiss watch maker Frederique Constant. Although founded only in 1988, the entrepreneurship story of founders Philip Stas and Aletta Bas is truly inspiring. They've made waves for their classical designs using new technologies and FC has been named one of the Top 5 Smart Watches of 2020
#FrederiqueConstant #LiveYourPassion #AccessibleLuxury #Watch2021
#vintagerally #shoppingph
#NewYearsResolution #timemanagement #time
Instagram post 17882812351974016 I've been self-employed since 2016 with its own ups and downs, but nothing could have prepared me for the deep abyss that was 2020. If there's a sector that was hit hardest by this global pandemic, it's the business owners, both big and small. Either you die or you get your creative juices flowing. I had my own share of losses, but I was #happy for my little accomplishments such as successfully launching two software products in the US and putting up a global trading company. My e-commerce biz proved to be recession proof and was my main source of income. 

Still, I couldn't have survived these uncertain times  without the help of family and friends who provided me with capital (money) when it was needed.I can very well say that the small circle who supported me in this lockdown are part of my life forever ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฅฐ

How about you, who are you most thankful for today? Despite the bad side of this long quarantine, it's really edifying to write down everything that we should give thanks for, such as greeting the New Year still alive and kicking with loved ones by our side. Behind the dark clouds are blessings waiting to be discovered ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’ฏ

#TuloyAngBuhay #AIAPhilamlife
#entrepreneur #gratefulthankfulblessed #friends #family #wisdom #selfie #happynewyear2021
Instagram post 17873826167074369 And now it can be said, my contribution to Xmas lunch 2020 was setting the table and roasting the baby potatoes ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜„ Hope to get my #cooking mojo back before New Year 2021 ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰I would like to thank these brands and  purveyors, got our  food on time and we truly enjoyed the #delicious servings ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ’ฏ

- ready to sear hanger steak from @simplysousvide.ph 
- baked mac, pares and chicken salpicao from the amazing kitchen of fellow blogger @outstanjing 
- assorted cheese platter courtesy of @realcaliforniamilkphl and chorizo pamplona from @bacchusepicerie
- Sparkling fruit juices from @welchsfruitsnacks_ph
- sushi & sashimi platter from Shefu Denz Paranaque (they are on FB)
-Pacheco's Peri Peri Chicken
-chocolate cake from Portobello Bakery

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ Thank you Lord ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™
#foodgasm #foodstyling #discovermnl
#foodinfluencerph  #yummyph #foodparty #lunch #holidayfood #kainpinas
Instagram post 18181740397024350 So how was your Christmas?  This season will always be about family and for me, this year is pretty epic as it's my first time as a grandma. You might say it's no big deal, but I can tell you the feeling is very different. It's like Christmas has taken on a whole new meaning and am so happy there's a new member of the family (where 90% of us are girls!) My first apo is such a beautiful angel. I feel so blessed and thankful. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค—
Happy holidays to all you wonderful people who follow this space ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŽ„โ˜ƒ๏ธ
#christmas2020 
#thankful #blessed #portrait
#candid #family #happy #instalove
Instagram post 18164389471073555 #Pinoy Sunday brunch. Thank God for my daughter Dionne who has perfected her garlic fried rice ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜‹ garlic longganisa with salted egg, tomatoes and sinantolan. Not in photo is the native vinegar
#yummyph #lutongbahay 
#kainpilipinas #longsilog #homecooking
#foodinfluencerph #eatpilipinas #sundaybrunch #latebreakfast
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