I can't recall being this emotional every time I write a year-end post, but it's probably because 2016 was a real rollercoaster for me and for everyone else. I like looking back because it makes me realize how bad and good and how everything can change in just a year. Entering 2016,  I was young and naive. To be honest, I always felt I was. I didn't know much about the world and the world...

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Ahh, let me first start by saying - I am disappointed with myself. I was rereading my goals for last year and one of them was to write more this year. I did a self-check and I found out that I am down to 20 posts (including this one) only to come at par with the number last year. Usually I write a lot during the break but I've been on that constant falling in...

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So I recently decided to turn blonde............... kidding aside. Here's a long over due post on coloring my hair with Going Straight Salon x Nouvelle. I am really sorry for the delay..... tbh. I colored my hair before I left for Greece so I never really found the time to write about it when I was there. I went home and it was a week before class started........ class started and yep, you can guess...

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I have never told anyone this story. For reasons that I never believed that rejections were good until this year, 2016. In fact, I used to hate rejections........... they often made me feel small and useless as  if I wasn't meant for anything great. Yes friends, I've been there. But so much has changed this year. When I think of it, all those rejections were preparing me for something great so allow me to share...

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One thing I love about the Holidays (believe it or not) are the endless parties! Endless gatherings of good food, cocktails and chikahan with your friends and family. But one thing I do dread about it is that you always have to LOOK YOUR BEST. You know naman, the typical Tita of Manila might go on blabbing how you look and probably relate it to why you DON'T HAVE A BOYFRIEND. HAHAH kidding aside, we want...

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{Before I start with this post, I just want to say this has been on my drafts since forever! Beauty MNL's service was super fast tbh and even I couldn't keep up cause it is our finals week approaching. Nonetheless, I write this the way I remember and experienced it} {Before I start with this post, I just want to say this has been on my drafts since forever! Beauty MNL's service was super fast...

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. While shopping and bargaining (just to get discounts) requires great skill and constant vigilance, online shopping hardly does! I guess it is the many wonders of logging on to a computer, trotting the net and well, purchasing something you find to like. You just have to look at the right places! (YES) ...

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Back during my Greek adventure, people would always ask me where I'm from. I say I'm from the Philippines and the Greeks would always either 1) say random Filipino phrases like "Magandang Umaga" or "Maganda ka" (LOL someone did!) or 2) start praising on how BEAUTIFUL the Philippines is...... and it was in the moment when I realized that WOW, IT REALLY IS. *que in the dramatic music* ...

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The biggest online shopping event in Southeast Asia kicks off on November 11, 2016 with the participation of more than 12,500 local and international brands and 6,000 merchants. This month-long shopping event is Lazada’s fifth Online Revolution since its launch in 2012. This year’s theme is ‘Brands for All,’ putting customers’ favorite brands in the spotlight. Customers can expect jaw-dropping, well-curated offers, and exclusive launches of branded items. These deals come on top of the...

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Just a few days ago, someone messaged me on my Facebook page account asking me how was the KYLIE K LIP KIT and if I'll be ever writing about it on my blog............ and to be quite honest, it never crossed my mind. Search all over the internet and there are tons of reviews on the lip kit and writing about it might be redundant as it seems BUT I'M STILL WRITING ANYWAY, LOL. ...

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Today I woke up feeling like I had to write something personal in the blog. Maybe it's because I've been getting all these requests to write about things, events and products - sure, it's great - but this blog after all bloomed from being a personal one and I promised myself I would keep it that way. Something just bothers me seeing "blogs" full of just "sponsored" posts and events, ya know? ...

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I think everybody loves Christmas....... the joy of giving and of course, buying gifts to give! However, not everyone loves the malls. I, myself, still feel a little iffy when going to malls especially during the season. Despite the low prices, it can really crowded and tiring. Well, for those of you who do not really enjoy the malls -...

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Christmas season is known as the season of giving. This is why shopping comes in a very close second whenever you mention the word “Christmas”. And while it is supposed to be a joyous time, for most people it can also be very stressful because of financial concerns. It can be very taxing trying to shop for everyone you want to give presents to with a limited, or worse – zero, budget. Fortunately, there are...

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Before I actually got to Athens, here's a bit of a backstory.  June 18, 2016 ; 11:00pm Having to travel alone would be my scariest yet bravest moment in my life.......... I still can't believe I did it. It was around 11pm of June 18 when my parents brought me to the airport. My flight for Abu Dhabi was at 1am (PH TIME) and I was so scared because this was my first time traveling...

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If you've been following my blog for a long time now, you probably know I rarely go to events (unless the the organizers drop the "food" bomb on me - then you know I'm 100% going) but when I was invited by Lazada to the first ever Stylecon, I couldn't say no.  ...

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Even long before "DevCom Diaries", I was an Industrial Engineering student. I remember it was during my second year when I joined THE organization, UPLB IESO (Industrial Engineering Students Organization), which always brings back fond memories. A week after entering the organization, I remember we were already organizing and preparing for one of our yearly events called Southern Tagalog Industrial Engineering Seminar (STIES). ...

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Today's August 12 and I'm more than determined (or at least I think I am) to finally moving this post out from the drafts section and publishing it. So today is September 2 and FINALLY, I'm publishing this post for real (huhu sorry, I know it's long overdue). ...

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Okay - if there's one thing every girl (okay, maybe girly girl) would be obsessed about, it probably is lipstick, Matte lipstick! And I assume you very well know how Coco Chanel, Kate Spade and the classic Audrey Hepbern relate lipstick as some sort of powerful confidence boost that just completes every strong independent woman, right? Well, there's no arguing with that - Girls just gotta have their lippies.  ...

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SVELTE The very word connotes grace, elegance, and a sophistication that make one stand out from the crowd.  It is often applied to fashion, image, and how a person projects herself in public.  But creating one’s own style can transcend the runway and the careful choice in preparing one’s wardrobe.  Thanks to SvelTi, the new and popular beauty and wellness center in Timog, the proper skin care that can lead to a fresh, shining radiance...

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[Hey guys! Just a quick update. I have no words for what happened but I want to put it out here in my blog because I well, feel a lot of things] I've never written anything like this on my blog so please bear with me. Just yesterday, around lunch time (PH time), I found out that one of my favorite singers (OF ALL TIME HUHU) was shot dead after her concert. She was at...

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Most blogging events I go to are Manila-based, so when my good friend Ella of Behind The Mask invited me to cover the opening of Local Exchange Store in UPLB, I immediately said yes! What's funny was - I had no idea what the event was about - I just walked right into it. Also, I had to borrow Jan's camera since I was unprepared (what kind of blogger does that??) Kidding aside, I immediately fell...

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For students, getting a good night's rest is almost impossible. Sleep is the last thing on your mind when you're focused on acing that exam or watching one more episode of On The Wings of Love (I'm guilty too!) but when you put off sleep, you actually create a long list of health and beauty problems. Luckily, there's Argan Oil!  Argan Oil is one of the rarest oils in the world and is a plant oil produced...

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I’m no wedding planner but for any plan (really) the first step is to choose a date! More often that not, people forget to save THE date. We get so caught up in the whole planning process that we forget the most important part of it – inviting people to actually come. And no, it’s not simply sending an email inviting everyone on your contact list (Yup, I’m talking about Bride Wars): ...

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I’m sure you’re here with some questions like “What? Is she really getting married??” – I mean, what’s with that title, right? Well, I hate to break it to you but I’m not getting married….. for now. :P (Case in point, I’m young, still a student, have yet to graduate and so on) ...

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Let’s admit it ladies, we need to have our make-up! Whether it’s for social gatherings, work or just our everyday look, it’s one thing we enjoy doing. Plus, it makes us feel more confident. (Do I hear a yes??) But have you ever imagined having to put on make-up without a mirror? It could be tricky or it could be fun! It solely depends on you and your skills. I challenge you, my dear reader,...

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It was last week when this lovely packaged arrived. To be honest, it was the most exciting thing I got that weekend. I felt like I received flowers from someone who is not my parents or boyfriend. Haha! This beautiful package is the works of McDell Healthcare Products, Inc. ...

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So, here's a bit of confession, and I only call it a confession because you, probably don't know me that well, and my boyfriend is probably the only other one who knows this but I am a big fan of makeup. Despite my non-existent knowledge on applying it, and lack of dedication on watching tutorials that would actually help me, I still feel excited whenever faced to try new makeup. ...

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Ever since its feature in Biyahe Ni Drew and other popular blogs, Hulugan Falls has easily made it way to the top of my "Laguna bucket list" (yes, I have a mini bucket list within my bucketlist #bucketlistception) and despite the busy sched, Jan and I finally found ourselves in Luisina, chasing these falls. Ahhhhhh, it was too beautiful (to say the least). In case you want to witness this beauty: ...

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In an instant, you'd see big blue blocks stacked together, but if you look closely, you'd see art............ Literally.  These "artsy" blocks are actually part of iACADEMY's exhibit "START". START or Social Transformation through ART is the theme for this year's exhibit. We spoke to President and CEO Ms. Vanessa Tanco and she said that holding exhibits are part of iACADEMY's efforts in showcasing the work of their talented students. I could tell they were really...

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I know I haven't been very active on my blog since school started but I was reading my email when I found this letter from a reader. Often times people tell me (usually on Facebook and Twitter) that they appreciate this blog but never did anyone really go to the extent of emailing me. Thus, I got all happy and excited. The email reads: To Yanna, thanks for taking the time to read and browse...

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Being in a big family, health has always been our number one priority. Imagine, if one family member gets sick, we all are in danger of getting sick - and we cannot get sick! (Did I mention we are a very busy family?) What we normally do, is we ostracized confine the sick family member to a separate room. He or she will only get to go out once he or she feels better. Yes, he...

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Every now and then, I like to look back at my planner and think about how the days have gone. While my favorite month just ended, I found myself thinking "what did I even do these past two months?!" So you can guess that I reread through my journal, scanned my phone for old pictures (cause pics or it didn't happen) and well, backread personal notes and tweets... I had to recall everything. ...

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I remember it was a less than a year when I prayed for friends that were spontaneous, adventurous and psycho... And in less than a year this crazy bunch surprisingly entered my life. If there was any meme on how they entered my life.... this would definitely be it: It was only until this semester that I really got to know them (hayyy regrets) but one thing's for sure, So before I get all cheesy,...

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My dad is a businessman. Growing up, I remember he always encouraged my sisters and I to go into business. We did.  At the age of 8, we sold lemonade and cookies around the neighborhood – in our girl scout uniforms, of course. By high school, we sold clothes and bags we bought from divisoria, which that time, was still a strange place to the public. And by the time I reached college, I (with...

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It's been a while since I really updated this blog......... okay, fine - it's been a month. I will be honest, ever since the start of school, I haven't had much sleep (my friends can attest to this) moreover the strength to update this. So one day my classmate goes up to me and says "Ate, nakita ko po blog mo. Lagi ka nalang nagsosorry kasi di ka naguupdate" - and I was like "Oo...

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UPDATE March 20/16: Hey guys! Just an update regarding the issue, Ball Pit Manila finally reached out to us bloggers and even invited us over. They apologized for getting back to us so late because things got busy before their opening. It was clearly a misunderstanding.  Below is their message: I'm glad they cleared the misunderstanding. However, in all honesty, I don't feel like going anymore. (Also read: How can a pool of balls be so full...

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I don't normally posts book reviews or anything related to books - don't get me wrong, i'm just a fan of books as you are - but this one just has to be posted. It's not a book review because I never really reviewed a book, ever. Anyway, I started reading this book called Girl Online by English fashion and beauty vlogger, Zoe Sugg. I heard about the book from my younger sister, Kat but...

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We've only been in Quezon for less than 24 hours so there isn't really much to say. Luckily, since pictures speak a thousand words, I can gladly dump the pictures right here to do the talking. But before I do so, I just have to say this:  ...

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