Are you like me who has an extra-large box full of clothes you no longer wear/are in love with but don’t know what to do with it? GEWD NEWZ 4 U HORNDOGZ because The Appraisery is here!

I am super excited to tell you guys about this new concept store/lifestyle hub located along Annapolis Street. After dropping by Saturday afternoon for coffee, sandwiches, and a little bit of shopping, I already knew it’s going to be one of my favorite places in this city.

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“I sincerely believe people appreciate a handwritten letter, no matter how long or short,” shares Trish, Owner of Papillo Fine Stationers. “It’s the time you set aside to do it that makes it more meaningful.”

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Christmas is just a mere 46 days away and I have yet to start on my Christmas shopping. Every year, I tell myself I won’t be lazy and get the special people in my life actual gifts, instead of, you know… gift certificates. Not that there’s anything wrong with that but it’s just no fun!

This year, I plan to give the gift of The Little People. I would like to avoid big name brands as much as possible and source my gifts from small businesses (or, if I’m not lazy, make my own gifts!). I don’t need to name names but I think we can all agree that those big fancy brands are rich enough and can do without our money this holiday season! I sure hope you’re with me on this one.

With this, allow me to suggest a brand I am very fond of— Punchdrunk Panda! I wrote about them early this year when they released their last ladies’ skimmers collection. Recently, they launched a new collection of skimmers for both genders and camera straps (both for point and shoots and dSLRs).

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Hi, Joyce!

The nomination period for The Multiply Origination Awards ends in eleven days. Multiply is an online shopping mecca but LBR, finding something original can be hard! Most merchants/sellers offer clothes and accessories from Bangkok or China or re-sell makeup that isn’t available in local stores. If you’re like Joyce who is having a hard time finding a merchant to nominate… well, let me help you!

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Friends and I indulged Saturday night and had the best/worst dinner at Zensho Teppanyaki Restaurant and Sushi Bar at Tomas Morato. Best, because HELLO ALL THE JAPANESE FOOD YOU WANT; worst, because DEM CALORIES. I didn’t eat the entire day just for this!

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I’m a little hooked.

I don’t even know why I’m making these, since collars aren’t particularly flattering on me (sucks to have a short neck and broad shoulders) but I figure they’d make nice gifts to friends. I just need to perfect it!

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I am always on the lookout for new salons to try. While I have a short list of go-to places, I’m not particularly picky when it comes to who cuts/touches my hair. All I need are reasonable rates (PHP300-700 for a haircut), an accessible location (can take public transportation to get there), and good reviews online.

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These are photos of Diet Diva meals, so they don’t include all the food I actually ate the past five days. When I got hungry in between meals, I snacked on bananas, raw carrots, and hard-boiled eggs. I didn’t eat the oatmeal cookies included in Day 3, as crackers/biscuits aren’t filling for me and I tried my best to avoid refined sugar this week because it will cause a spike in, umm, blood sugar (???), triggering my sweet tooth and cravings for more food. Dude, IDK I forgot the ~science~ behind it; it’s just something I picked up when I tried Slow-Carb. I am eating them now, though, because Saturday and because chocolate chips. Anyway, I also take my coffee with milk so I’m estimating that I was hitting 1400-1500 calories a day.

Diet Diva Day 2

Breakfast: Cheesy tuna pandesal
Lunch: Tuna steak and red rice
Snack: Ripe mango and tea
Dinner: Boiled squash and carrots

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