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Here’s to starting 2019 on a positive note.

by Rose

I had so much plans for the holidays and they all came crashing down when I got sick three days before New Year’s Eve. Yup, I fell victim to the flu that went viral. I was adamant not to be hospitalized and ruin the mood for everyone so it was off to the ER for me instead. Thankfully, the meds prescribed did the job of lowering my fever although the cough persisted for days so I had to visit my pulmonologist for some antibiotics. I have since recovered from that hellish week, eating the weight I’ve lost with all the food I’ve missed during the holidays. Haha!

So how’s your 2019 so far? I’m crossing my fingers I get to travel again this year even if it’s just domestic. Deep inside, I’m really hoping for some windfall so I can see Chelsea FC in Japan this July. Hah! Look at me caring about clubs these days when years before I was only familiar with international football.

Reading, on the other hand, is something I hope to improve on this year. I’d like to think I’m off to a good start in this aspect thanks to my Kindle. This gadget is a godsend! I love how convenient it is to switch between books I’m currently reading. I even created an Amazon wish list because I will now be asking for e-books on my birthday and Christmas moving forward.😂 LOLs! How lovely is my Kindle sleeve though? I got mine from bookshields.

And here’s to more blog posts! I’m committing myself to posting more content – whether it’s a Flick Pick, Book-ish or Random post to get things rolling.

2019, after all, will be all about rediscovering my interests and making something productive out of them.

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‘Twas a Happy Christmas after all thanks to ShippingCart.

by Rose

I had long been vocal about wanting to purchase a Kindle this year. The thing is, no one sells the device in Cebu. I had to either purchase it from online sellers or get it straight from Amazon. Thankfully, the latter is now a viable option thanks to ShippingCart’s consolidated shipping services. Simply put, it saves online shoppers from having to pay exorbitant custom fees for overseas purchases. The best part is that they’ll deliver your package straight to your doorstep.

My Kindle is quite a steal. While originally planned as a Black Friday purchase, I got a bang for my buck when Amazon slashed $30 off its original price a week later. It was an unexpected bargain that left me enough to include a JOBY Gorillapod in my cart upon check-out. Here’s a rough timeline on how long it took for my package to arrive from the US:

December 9 – placed the order on Amazon
December 10 – JOBY Gorillapod shipped from Amazon
December 11 – Kindle Paperwhite shipped from Amazon
December 12 – JOBY Gorillapod arrived at my ShippingCart address
December 13 – Kindle Paperwhite arrived at my ShippingCart address
December 15 – Both orders consolidated and ready for shipping. Paid the shipping fee (I opted for air cargo) via Paypal.

After the payment was confirmed, I received an email three days later saying my package was now on its way to the Philippines.

Factoring in the holiday rush, I’d say 15 days is pretty impressive. The package made it just in time for Christmas Eve. How’s that for efficiency? My sister was so impressed she’s already thinking of what to purchase through ShippingCart next year.

Sign up for your own account now at https://www.shippingcart.com!

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What a month, last month!

by Rose

How is it September already? My birth month flew by and I barely noticed as work kept me swamped during weekdays. Wasn’t it only yesterday when France won the World Cup and Cebu went crazy over Big Bad Wolf? July feels like ages ago. I am happy to note, however, that my usual home-office-home routine got a much needed break with an out-of-town trip right after my birthday! I purposely avoided spilling details on social media lest I jinxed it but spending the weekend with my college besties was exactly the distraction I needed.

We only have the World Cup to blame…

Weeks after the most prestigious football tournament ended, I realized I cannot live without those hot guys chasing ball for the next four years.😂 How to cure my fangirl tendencies? By tweaking our cable subscription a bit to make room for beIN Sports. So hello Premier League and La Liga for us these days. It’s better than just reading about the games online. Plus, I can finally gauge my favorite players’ abilities when they’re playing for clubs compared to national teams. My sister and I now root for our respective clubs.

… as football, and less K-dramas, take over our lives.

After Life on Mars ended, Mr. Sunshine remains the only K-drama we’ve been following religiously for weeks… and I’m close to dropping it. Or maybe I’ll just fast-forward through some scenes. Twenty-four episodes is too much of a stretch. For one, Lee Wan Ik’s arc bores me to death. He’s supposed to be the big bad of the story. The bromance is good and Kim Tae Ri is a revelation but there’s that nagging feeling the audience is being set-up for a tragic finale.

That said, I’m excited to blog about our very short but much-needed Davao vacay. Now if only I can squeeze in some time to sort through all the photos.😉

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In the end, true love prevailed for Harry and Meghan.

by Rose

PR nightmares be damned, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (now Duke and Duchess of Sussex) went without a hitch last Saturday much to the delight of hopeless romantics all over the world. It was unconventional, to say the least, compared to Prince William’s own wedding in 2011 with the couple keeping the guest list an intimate curious mix of celebrity, British high society and royalty.

Perhaps paying tribute to Miss Markle’s roots, the inclusive ceremony also featured a sermon from American bishop Michael Curry and a touching performance of “Stand By Me” from The Kingdom Choir. Check out the adorable clip of the sermon which kept the royals struggling to maintain their composure.😂

Having followed the family’s history since my teens, it was a joy to see Harry radiating with so much love for his bride as she walked down the aisle. I thought it was a lovely gesture from the Prince of Wales to take up his future daughter-in-law’s request in the absence of her own father. Diana would have been proud to see her boys marry for love.

The official wedding photos stayed true to the couple’s laid-back nature as photographer Alexi Lubomirski captured everyone in their most relaxed state after the day’s earlier festivities.

How cute were Prince George and Princess Charlotte though? Of the two, the latter is turning out to be quite a charmer and a perfect contrast to her more reserved older brother. I cannot wait until Prince Louis is much older and able to join the family on official appearances. For now, there’s his baptism to look forward to.

*photos from Google and Getty Images, no copyright infringement intended.

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The One With My Cousin’s Graduation.

by Rose

While April didn’t start off well in my books (we ended the day in an ER, no less), I am grateful for the time it has allowed me to spend with family. My cousin graduated from senior high school last Saturday and it was a much-needed break from my homebody routine during weekends. Our jam-packed afternoon began after dropping off food for my mom and aunt at the IEC Convention Center. We then dropped by Landers for something to eat before we trooped to the nearest mall while waiting for the ceremony to finish.

A six-hour event is just too much for one to sit through even with a 30-minute break so perhaps (bigger) schools/universities might want to schedule this by strand next year?🤔 For one, the snack area was a logistics nightmare not to mention the crowd control, on who gets to enter the hall once the program started, wasn’t even strictly implemented.

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