If I could just see half of these places — or a third, a fourth — I would be very happy.
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REVIEW: The Descendants (2011)
The first thing that I found I had in common with Tita Maggie, is George Clooney. I remember that day well. We were in the kitchen and I was telling her why Grey’s Anatomy is a must see for her. She then started crooning about ER and I said one person made that show great. We simultaneously cooed, “George Clooney.”
That’s exactly what happened last Friday night. After discovering I have completely lost my voice to fatigue, I made myself comfortable and started playing The Descendants. Mr. Clooney played his part so well that my heart repeatedly broke. And Hawaii never looked better.
The movie starts with a narration of Honolulu-based lawyer Matt King (Clooney). He is the sole trustee of a prized piece of land on the island of Kaua’i. His wife was in a motorboat accident that rendered her comatose. Now, this “back up” parent has to learn to manage all the balls in the air: his two daughters who are growing increasingly more difficult to deal with, his family who urges him to sell the Kaua’i property, and the citizens watching his every move.
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Chuchi the Jumping Machine
My adorable niece has discovered the joy of jumping. :)
This was taken during our Holy Week vacation in Baguio, which was also in time for Kai’s first birthday celebration. While waiting for the rain to subside, Chuchi saw this trampoline in the middle of the mall. Bianca was so sweet to accompany her inside. It was her piece of heaven for 10 good minutes.
Baguio photos coming soon!
Cool iPhone Stuff
A lot of paperwork was required in the office for quite some time, so you can only imagine how little attention I’ve been paying to my phone. Hahahaha. I am usually attached to these things, but lately I haven’t been.
Did you know I only started playing Temple Run? When it was trending in the Philippines for the longest time, I was just typing away like the typity type that I am. So now, I’ve officially started exploring the cool iPhone stuff I’ve been meaning to get for myself. Or at least, twisting someone else’s arm so they can get it for me.
I’ve never really had my favorite iPhone cover. To this day, I am using the simple silicone one that makes my phone bounce to safety each time I drop it. But when I do get this cover — which an amazing blend of the old and the new — I am so making sure that dropping the phone is out of the question.
I don’t even know if this is a legitimate product! Hahaha. But nonetheless, I would like to think that being in a tropical country has more benefits than just the 300 days in a year sunbathing option (I don’t even like sunbathing nor do I have a purpose for it as I am already tan). This solar charger can easily come in handy. And it’ll also solve the ever present dilemma of poor battery life in iPhones. Found this on here.
I found this on Pinterest and has successfully traced it back to Etsy. COME ON! This has to be the coolest iPhone dock ever. EVERRRRR. I want it so bad, but it’s as expensive as the shoe I want to get, and I love shoes so I’m in the middle of an internal debate somehow. BUT if someone would get it for me, that problem is easily solved!
Especially that the owner allows shipping to the Philippines. :)
Last and certainly not the least is the iPhone lens dial. Named by CNN.go as one of the 10 best travel products for 2012, this is every photography whore’s dream come true. Come on! Look at that baby. Not only will it make your iPhone look more bad ass, but it will also immediately eliminate the time you need to edit your photos because the lens options! Wide angle! Fisheye! Telephoto! And all you do is rotate! Oh dear God, I want this.
Available in Photojojo.
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Look at that. An instant guide that will make my materialistic side very very happy. :)
Day 7: The Past Summer
Day 7 is a song that makes me recall my last summer.
Since this year’s summer hasn’t quite settled in yet, I will find a song that will make me recall last summer. But last summer I didn’t do anything! Hahahaha. I basically geared up for a July visit to Coron, Palawan, which was, to say the least, the most amazing time our family has ever had.
So I guess that’s what I’m giving a song to. :) Perhaps we can consider this trip as late summer?
Blue October is the bomb!
I suddenly miss Palawan.
the salt of your skin 