Author: Issa
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Fab Five: The Last 5 Books I Was Thrilled to Read
Hey, guys. I’d like to share with you the last five books that I thoroughly enjoyed. I have a simple rule about choosing what to read: I need to enjoy them. If I don’t get hooked during the first few pages, I’ll stop. It’s not like school where you have to force yourself to read a book…
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Fangirling at Cosmo’s Fun, Fearless, (and Free) Life
I update my Instagram account (please have a look) more than this blog. If this was a real job, I would have been sacked. But I have a feeling that you’re the most patient of readers (thanks so much!). Anywho, today, I thought I’d share about my first and closest encounter with Shaira Luna. Remember her?…
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Hotel Review: Treat Yourself to a Relaxing Weekend at Cebu Quest Hotel
Around March, I felt I needed a break from the daily grind. You know what I mean, fellow working-class 30-ish folks. It doesn’t have to be a crazy fun island hopping trip or an adventure-filled nature getaway that required long hours of commute. So I began fantasizing about an awesome city break. Somewhere far enough…
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4 Podcast Shows to Give a Try In Your Idle Time
Long commute, mindless chores, and dry spell – use these idle minutes to absorb amazing life and career lessons from these four fantastic podcast shows. But first, a quick note on listening for pleasure.. I’m a fan of audiobooks. I used to have a LibriVox app on my phone to choose classic audiobooks read by volunteers. I listen to them while on…
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3 Bad-Ass, Vintage Spy Cameras I Wish to Own
If money was no object, I would buy these three spy cameras from Westlicht Photographica Auction.
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Penny Dreadful: And So It Ends
I know it’s a dreadful Monday for most of us. And it doesn’t help that Penny Dreadful has just ended. Its finale was as gloomy as today’s weather here in Cebu City. If you’ve been keeping with up with Showtime’s dark and creepy drama, then you know what it feels like to see a beautiful…
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Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
‘You haven’t seen the movie?’ the Rom-Com fanatic boyfriend asked. ‘Nope, I was busy.’ The action movie fan replied. (Yes, that’s me.) And then I continued reading the chick lit (lit, by the way, is a French word for ‘read‘). Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella is a piece of literature you won’t find on the ultimate list of…
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Topokki Man: A Perfect Little Korean Food Spot in Cebu
Get your fill of savoury, healthy and budget-friendly Korean dishes at Topokki Man.
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Up the Ligñon Hill Nature Park
“I won’t promise it’s painless yet I swear it’s cool atop Ligñon.”
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If You Run Out of Reasons to Blog, Try My Suggestions
List down 10 reasons why you want to keep (or have kept) a personal blog.