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One of the most read entries here in my blog is the Sanrio characters we miss...  As I have said on my previous blog entry, I've been a Sanrio fan since my grade school days.  This time I would like to feature the other Sanrio characters that you don't regularly see anymore.  So the Gen Z's will be have an idea that these characters exist.  Previously I featured: Tiny Poem and Zashikibuta.  Now let's give the   spotlight to these second batch of Sanrio Characters. Tuxedo Sam  タキシードサム, Takishīdosamu  (real name: Tuxedo Orville Samuel) He is a boy penguin, who is clumsy and loves food.  This blue penguin with sailor hat and a bow tie was born in May 12th.  He has a great fashion sense and owns 365 bow ties.  He loves shrimps and sardines.  He was created in 1979 by Yumiko Chiba. Keroppi  ( けろけろけろっぴ, Kerokerokeroppi ) This frog with big eyes and V mouth was created in 1988 created by Tomoe Iwata.  He is also known a...

source: Google If you plan to travel in the US you need to apply for a US visa before you can make your dream travel a reality.  Here in the Philippines getting a US Visa is really hard and complicated.  Yes, it is not really easy to get one and we hear a lot of stories of visa application being denied .  Honestly, it really took me a while (years to be exact) to get one because being single is one of the red flags in getting approved. But after applying and getting approved after my first attempt I realized it's not that hard after all.  I tell you... at first it was nerve wracking but I believe if it's God's will and the timing is right you will surely get it.   Here is my story. What's the most important thing to do in filling up the application is providing real information.  They will know if you are not telling the truth.  I filled out the DS-160 form by myself, I just asked a few questions from my cousin who recently got her visa approved....

Pag ibig fund recently announced that the dividend for MP2 Savings for 2022 is 7.03%.  Did you know how the earnings or dividends are computed?  Honestly, I tried a couple of times finding out how, and  I think this is the right time to share how I computed my yearly dividend.   I made an Excel sheet formula computation: Computation for P1,000.00 contribution per month starting January 2020, with dividend rate of 6.12%. Year 1  Formula: Contribution for the month x Dividend factor x Dividend rate = Amount of Dividend month                                                January :      P1,000.00 x 1.00 (12/12) x 6.12% = P61.20                                              Feb...

Recently Poléne has become one of the sought after bags here in the Philippines.  A little background about the brand, it is a top-end leather goods brand based in Paris founded by siblings (two brothers and a sister) in 2016.  According to it's website : their "collections embody confident and classical true line combined fluid and graceful curves."  No wonder their bag designs have beautiful curves.   Before I forget to mention, their bags are handmade in Spain.  The first Poléne bag that became a hit here in the Philippines was their flagship model Numero Uno.  I will try to feature that Numero Uno soon.  Today I will share about the Numero Dix. Poléne Numero Dix in Taupe The Numero Dix is an equestrian inspired saddle bag.  This handmade half moon design bag is made from full grain smooth calf leather.  It comes with two adjustable shoulder straps in 106cm and 138cm.   The bag also comes in variety of colors: click the link...

After trying Blk's Airy Matte serum foundation, I decided to try their Daydream foundation.  I bought the same shade in Butterscotch.  It is also available in five (5) shades: Oat, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Chestnut and Latte - like the Airy Matte Foundation. --- click here to see my review on the  Airy Matte Serum Foundation It's very similar with the Airy Matte foundation:  Lightweight, fragrance free, blendable and buildable.  This is not a full coverage foundation but it perfectly covers blemishes, hides pores and camouflages redness giving you a super natural no-make up look.  Since it's not full coverage, you need to use a concealer to hide those dark spots.   It's not a natural matte finish: find it kind of dewy (giving the skin a little glow, adding some sheen).  Honestly I am not really a fan of dewy make up finish.  Having a combination skin, I like the airy matte foundation more. Lastly, it's also long lasting and transfer proof....

source: Google.com Recently I shared the on how I dealt with my dog being a picky eater.  Middle of last year he refuses to eat his dry dog food (kibbles), that's why I added wet dog food with it.  I tried different brands it worked until the beginning of this year.  Whenever I try to feed him with dry + wet dog food he just smell and not eat.  That's why I decided to add boiled chicken or liver sometimes gizzard.  There are also times when I add boiled finely chopped Baguio beans, broccoli, mashed sweet potato (camote) or mashed pumpkin (kalabasa).  He loved it!   source: Google.com But last week (when the weather started to become hotter) he just smelled and ate a little.  So the end result : he vomited the "yellow foam".  We fur parents know what that means - Vomiting yellow foam means his stomach is empty.   When I got home from work last Friday (active as he is when I entered our home): he barked, jumped for joy to see me,...

source: Marc Jacobs.com Looking for a stylish summer bag?  Say hello to the summer-version of the Marc Jacobs popular tote bag that was recently launched - it's super cute semi-transparent mesh tote.   The Medium Mesh Tote Bag source: Marc Jacobs.com  The Large (Traveler) Mesh Tote Bag source: Marc Jacobs.com The tote is available in two sizes the Medium that comes with a detachable strap it measures 13 inches x 11 inches x 6 inches, and the Large that measures 16.5 inches x 13 inches x 6.75 inches.  It also comes in a variety of cool colors : Candy pink, Bright Green, Pale blue, Black and The Colorblock. The Medium Mesh tote source: Marc Jacobs.com Other features of the bag : Top Zip enclosure, Top handle : Medium (handle drop: 5 inches) / Large (handle drop: 9.75 inches); Detachable strap for Medium only (Length 57 inches);  1 Interior zip pocket and 2 slip pockets. The Large Mesh Tote source: Marc Jacobs.com The bag is not only perfect for summer, it's v...