Book #2: Popped 3

Big Event: Biggest K-Hip-Hop Band *ever* Movement is coming to Manila!

Job Description: Documenting behind-the-scenes action of hot, hot, hot K-Hip-Hop band, finally meeting K-Pop love of one's life, and going on a beach trip WITH the guys *dream come true*

Beach Trip Musts:

* BFF back from Korea living out her own K-Pop fantasy

* The whole gang back together working as a team

* Tough choices: Hot K-Hip-Hop band member or hot K-Hip-Hop band members' equally hot brother?

* Gangsta rapping with the love of Andie's second life

* Writing poetry by the beach while sitting next to ultimate K-Crush

* A heart broken in a million pieces?

While Andie and her friends live out the ultimate dream of blurring their first and second lives, everything is not right in the Popped universe: Andie's Korean boy friend (two words!) has somehow lost his sparkle. Will this end Andie's love affair with all things K for good? Or will her K-Pop love affair lead her to what she's been searching for all this time?

Popped 3 by Chinggay Labrador

Third installment of the book series Popped by Chinggay Labrador.

I don't know if I was able to blog about the first two books, but naah I don't think I was able to. Haha. Anyway, if you love K-Pop then this trilogy is a must-read for you!

I'm not really a K-Pop fan but I'm a huge fan of reading and Summit Books that's why I had to read this trilogy. I am glad I gave this trilogy a chance because it taught me a lot about the K world that everyone's been buzzing around. I keep asking myself, "What is there to love about K-Pop that seems to get all the attention of these people?" And this book probably has some of the answers I have been looking for all along.

There's a lot of K-Pop stuff around here! Besides learning some Korean words we commonly use everyday, I got to explore Korea, the country itself. It's like traveling Korea but in a book. But there weren't a lot of Korea-the-place in the third book. The third book was mainly set in the Philippines. But the first two books mostly happened in Korea where Andie and her friends went to Korea and all the places and details they went to were properly described in the books.

It was like you were in Korea I swear. The first book even made me want to Korea immediately! Only if I had the money. =p

Well of course there were love stories between the 4 main characters, and their Korean boys. Plus the hot K-Hip-Hop band they were all drooling for. I am not a fan of Korean boys, but this Movement boys in the book sounds pretty cool!

I'm not sure if the first two books are still in the market, but this third one is still on the go.

Go read it and learn about the K-Pop world!


Tinay xx

Book #1: From this Day Forward

Happy 2013 readers! :)

As soon as the clock hits 12 am of 2013, I started reading this book by one of my favorite Pinay writers, who wrote one of my favorite trilogies, Marla Miniano. I've been a huge fan of hers since my first year in college. She never fails to amaze me with her unique sense of "kilig." <3

And this page smacked me right in front of my face! Talk about getting personal! Hahaha! Why do I have to read a book that exactly describes me??? Whyyyyyy. It is very timely! Reading this exact page exactly on New Year's Eve! Just one of those days when I feel so sorry about myself. Haha. :P

So anyways, here's the first book for my 2013-50-books-goal, From this Day Forward by Marla Miniano.

When a couple gets married, it isn't just their lives that are thrown into chaos.

For Nicholas and Nala's wedding, there's the mother of the bride who is forced to face her failed marriage; the mother of the groom, who revisits the past - and an old love; the bride's best friend who has lost the only boy she thinks she will ever love and with him, all her happiness; the bride's cousin who fooled around with her boyfriend's best friend (who inconveniently turns out to be the groom); and the groom's sister who cannot understand her brother's choice of a future wife.

Surrounding the bride and groom's happiness are the heartache, joys, hopes, dreams and realizations of the people who care about them. It makes you think: does everybody get a chance at happily ever after?

I kinda had a hard time relating myself to the book though because it was all about getting married and I'm not even in a relationship to get into marriage. But I sorta like it too, you know. The book is not really that of a one-plot story. There were different stories from different people and they somehow relate to each other. Each story has its own set of characters and unique plot but are interrelated. It's like within Nicholas and Nala's relationship, there were a LOT of people involved. But they ended up getting married anyway despite all the people involved in their relationship.

The ending is quite cute and sweet. I was imagining the scenario of the ending thoroughly. And I find it really cute. :)

It didn't have that huge "kilig" factor but it was good.

Rate: 4/5


Remember my Goodreads goal? I am aiming to read 50 books for the year 2013 and this is the first book I got to finish this year. So far I have finished 4 books exactly, and will be starting on my 5th pretty soon. Hope you all can keep updated and interested! :)


Tin xx

Book: Paper Towns

First of all, forgive me if I've been very quiet lately. All the holiday rush sinked me in plus I'm trying my best to just chill and relax during this well-deserved break.

Second, it's been more than a month since I finished reading a book because of the demands in school and in my shop. Nevertheless, I will always find time to do so. And this holiday may be one of those perfect times to start reading again. God I miss reading!

Lastly, this will be the first time that I will be blogging using my iPad so forgive me again if there will be a sudden change with the layout or something, I don't know.

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So, Paper Towns!

I've been hearing a lot about John Green and his books this past few months. I decided to buy 2 of his books, Paper Towns and An Abundance of Katherine's. Right after school week was over, I immediately grabbed my copy of Paper Towns and started reading it.

Yesterday, I spent the whole afternoon trying to finish it before I do anything else. And I wanting to finish it badly, only means that I'm really enjoying what I'm reading. If you're a constant reader of my blog and if you've read some of my book reviews, what books I read the most are about romance, but thi
s one's pretty different. But I loved it though!

It's some kind of a mystery-centered book. Like Q's looking for clues and solving problems to find Margo Roth Spiegelman. It's like CSI but not that "hard." Besides they're not solving crimes, they're just looking for someone who's missing.

There's more in the book than love and friends. :)

Just the right amount of humor to chill and relax.

Can't wait to buy The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska. Will be reading An Abundance of Katherine's soon.

Rate: 5/5

MIA

I've been missing in action for like what? More than 2 weeks already. I miss my blog more than anything right now. So I really need to post something to give my blog its much deserved life back.

Let me show you what I've been very busy with with the last 2 weeks, my online shop Green Berries! I'm so into it that I even forget to update my blog. My bad. Hahaha. I want to show you some of the items we sell in our shop. Scroll please. :)

They all look so pretty, don't they? And they are all very affordable! Just visit our shop here and check out their prices and availability.

You won't regret it I swear.

Plus, these cute and fashionable accessories can spice up your looks this holiday! Goooo! :)


What's your favorite item?
Tinay xx

Ohlaloove Share Your Blessings Giveaway

No I'm not doing another giveaway here. Haha. Not sooner than later maybe I could but not on this post. =p

So basically, I won a blog giveaway by Ohlaloove. Yaaay! I forgot how I ended up on their blog. I just tried joining and guess what I still won!

One day I was checking my email and then I got an email from Ms. Monique Galang and she told me that I won her blog giveaway. I was so overwhelmed because it ain't easy to win blog giveaway's you know. Small or huge blog giveaway, still, it is still a giveaway. I'm very grateful that I won, though unexpectedly.

Got the package last Tuesday lunch. I was so giddy to open it when I first glanced it. Haha. Excited much I know! Here are the stuff that I won. Posted it in my instagram.

Just look at those cute arm candies, now added to my collection. That lovely choker and earrings goes well together! I'm currently using that cellphone holder, just right for my BlackBerry. Might use those pink straps on my digi-cam. Hair oil too, to keep my hair steady and the Jergens lotion for my skin. (commercial ad lang ang peg. haha)

It went with a not too. Cute!

Loved them! Thank you so much Ohlaloove! And more blessings to you! :)


Tinay xx

Outfit post say what?

I don't normally do those what you call "outfit posts." They are only made for fashion bloggers like Tricia, Vern, Camille, Laureen and people like them, but not me. But whatever, haha, I just want to show you guys the new UST shirt I bought last week during the UST org fair.

The last time I bought a UST shirt was more than 2 years ago. Guess it's about time for me to buy a new one. But instead of one, I bought two. Yay! They're only for 200php each, so why not right?

Got it from Personal. By the way, if you want to grab their items, they're in the Engineering building starting today till Friday for the SR week. You guys should check them out and see more of their designs. They're all pretty cool! I wish I could buy all their designs though but that would mean me getting broke.

Wore it last Sunday for a shopping trip at SM North Edsa for the Great Northern Sale. Yes it's sale weekend and everyone's broke again just like me!

I love how comfy it feels. Everything from top to bottom, I feel like I can dance my heart out with this outift. Sorry for the very messy room. :))

Shirt from Personal.

Shorts from Penshoppe.

Love bangle from Forever21.

Harry Potter earrings from Green Berries.

Shoes from SM Department Store.

Details. Love the details!

Hahaha. Can't stop laughing about me doing an outfit post. Really, me? Haha. Nakikisakay lang sa uso. Trust me, bihira lang to. As in bihira lang. :P

By the way, my Silver Hits Giveaway is still on. Click here to complete the rafflcopter and win three items from Green Berries! :)

How'd you love their shirt? Get one now! :)

-Tinay xx

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Philippines: Subic Opening Promo

Brews and Blends for All Kinds of Getaways

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® Opens in Harbor Point, Subic

Weekender bags packed, transportation all set, mind and body primed for the quick ride to Subic. A great trip in the works? You bet, but it’s bound to be even better as The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® unveils its newest store in Subic. Opened on June 23, 2012, the coffee and tea company’s 45th store in the Philippines is located in Harbor Point, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. 

“Subic Bay has long been a favorite tourist destination, especially of those who are looking for a quick getaway. Also, it promises much economic and business growth. We are truly excited to grow with the Subic Bay community as we open The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® in Harbor Point – our first store north of Metro Manila,” shares Walden Chu, President of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Philippines. “Harbor Point is one of the most exciting additions to the area so we thought it was very fitting to have The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® experience here.”

Subic’s calming environment makes it a must-experience destination for people seeking a break from busy city life. With the opening of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® in Subic, coffee and tea aficionados in the area can now indulge in a kind of respite enriched with a full selection of premium hand-crafted beverages. There’s now more reason to celebrate the zest of life in Subic, whether living life to the extreme or lounging around all day.

As a housewarming for the community, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® is offering a month-long promotion from June 23 to July 22, 2012 in its Harbor Point store.  Every day offers a different kind of treat! 

There’s a Buy 1 Take 1 promo on all beverages every Monday, and a hot small beverage of choice free with every Swirl Card purchase every Tuesday. On Wednesdays, purchase of any salad or sandwich entitles customers to a free regular iced tea. On Thursdays, there’s a free beverage upgrade for any purchase of a breakfast set, while on Fridays, there’s a free upsize on all Tea Lattes. Lastly, customers can get a free cake slice for every purchase of any four beverages on Saturdays and Sundays.

There’s a Buy 1 Take 1 promo on all beverages every Monday, and a hot small beverage of choice free with every Swirl Card purchase every Tuesday. On Wednesdays, purchase of any salad or sandwich entitles customers to a free regular iced tea. On Thursdays, there’s a free beverage upgrade for any purchase of a breakfast set, while on Fridays, there’s a free upsize on all Tea Lattes. Lastly, customers can get a free cake slice for every purchase of any four beverages on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Subic Bay has long been a favorite tourist destination, especially of those who are looking for a quick getaway. Also, it promises much economic and business growth. We are truly excited to grow with the Subic Bay community as we open The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® in Harbor Point – our first store north of Metro Manila,” shares Walden Chu, President of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Philippines.


One of the biggest privately held coffee chains in the country, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Philippines has been serving Filipinos with their full selection of signature premium drinks since 2003. To know more about the brand, you may log on to www.coffeebean.com.ph

The Hunger Games books set

I finally have mine! Thank you so much Maixee. It was all because of you. Thank you for informing me about the available stocks in NBS SM San Lazaro. Thank you thank you. :) xx

I've been eying this baby since March but can't find any. I searched everywhere, NBS, Fully Booked and Powerbooks, I got nothing. Out of stock, everywhere. I got to buy the first installment though, The Hunger Games book 1 which I bought for 499php. I even searched the net if someone's selling it in second hand, obviously wasn't able to find any.

So I told myself, I just have to wait and never give up searching because I know that I will someday find one. And that someday arrived. Good thing I was in Manila during that time! Haha.

 

Isn't she lovely? xx

Courtesy of my EJ wage, I got to buy my own set. A set is worth 995 pesos, tell you, I bought a 9-peso pen so my purchase would amount to 1000+ and I could get the free bag from NBS. Hahaha. :))

My set had a little photoshoot the other day. Just proves that I really really miss doing photoshoots. Anyway, here's my 995 pesos.

-Tinay xx

Summer Playlist 2012

Hello summer 2012!

I know it's a bit late coz tomorrow is May already and we're half through the summer. But I don't care. Haha.

Music has always been there for me. And it never never never let me down. It actually is my best friend. I may not have been going out lately but music is always there to accompany me.

Whatever. I will be posting my summer playlist for this summer. I wanna show you the songs that I will be listening the whole May. I may add up more songs on the far future but these are what I currently have in my playlist. And I've been playing these songs a lot so far.

It's a mixture of all genre. I have rock, pop, pop rock, rnb, rap and just about everything. My summer playlist is also a mixture of old and new hits. I have tunes way back from the times of My Chemical Romance to today's One Direction. I actually have all the songs of One Direction's album in this playlist and some of their covers.

I am currently addicted to Cher Lloyd and her music. She's got so much swag! Listen to her. Her tunes are something fresh.

Still have my favorite bands on this playlist like Chicosci, Paramore, MCR, Kamikazee and Simple Plan. I don't mind having my summer rocked out by these awesome bands.

Summer will never be the same without party part songs. I have Akon, Pitbull, FEM, Flo Rida and LMFAO. Party party!

And the ladies who never run out of good tunes to give. Like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Jessie J, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Plus the guys also who never run out of good tunes to serenade you like Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and Justin Bieber.

Plus the rnb songs I never get tired singing along with. With Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa and Drake.

Just a mixture of everything! Take some time to look at my playlist (click each photo to enlarge). You might find songs that you might actually like. Help yourself! Enjoy the summer hits! :)

-Tinay xx

The making

I said in my other post that I went to chocolate lovers for something that I am planning to do. Well, here it is!

Thought of giving something to my co-Math majors and our two supervising teachers before I graduate. I don't know, maybe a little reminder that I love them like how much I love chocolates. :)

So I went to chocolate lovers last Tuesday and finished it all at night on the same day. And here are photos of what I was all busy about.

Here are the chocolates.

 

A little sprinkles.

 

The plastic bag I bought too. 

The box. 

And yes, that's me right thurr. 

Here's what's inside the box. 

I made 20, 18 for my co-Math majors and the other two are for my supervising teachers. 

This is just extra. Haha. I love them <3

 

-Tinay xx

A visit at the Chocolate Factory

I just came here to grab some chocolates for something that I've been planning to do. But if you love baking, this is the best place for you. They've got everything you need! I wish I knew how to bake. Maybe one of these days I can start baking too. :)

These are some of the things they have in store. Sorry for the low quality photos. I don't have any digital camera with me. I only used my blackberry phone to get these.

By the way, it's located near the Welcome Rotonda. In front of Burger King. They are along the way, along Quezon City Avenue but you won't see it right away.


-Tinay xx