A Google Chrome theme with Ladybug

Screenshot of the Blond-Amsterdam theme thumbnail on Google Chrome

Screenshot of the Blond-Amsterdam theme thumbnail on Google Chrome

I have switch internet browsers a few weeks ago and started using Google Chrome. Aside from the fact that it is faster, it also has themes that you can use (although Firefox also has their own version called Persona). So again, I found a theme with ladybugs from Blond-Amsterdam. So cute! 


According to Life Broad, Blond-Amsterdam is a brand of cool and affordable home decor for your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom in Amsterdam.

http://www.blond-amsterdam.nl

You may download other themes for Google Chrome here.

Ladybug mobile wallpapers from Zedge

Download for free at Zedge.net

I was doing my regular surfing and came across a website that provides free stuff for your mobile. My default keywords for search are bee and ladybug, no doubt about that. So when I saw this mobile wallpaper with ladybugs on cupcake, I couldn't resist but download right away.


So if you want free themes, wallapapers, ringtones or games for your mobile, just go to www.zedge.net.


So, what's your favorite download for mobile?

Bee costumes for Halloween

I'm very fortunate to have friends who share bee and ladybug stuff to me since they know I collect such cutesy stuff. One of the things I am amazed at are costumes, both for babies and adults especially Halloween is up and coming.


Below is a photo of a baby in a Bee costume, the baby is soooo adorable. *gigil*

Image from MomCenter Philippines

Of course, even adults can dress up. Even I dressed up last year and maybe will do it again. *hint hint* 


Below is a dress costume for a Bee and a Ladybug for adults. Must love the frills :)

Photo from forwardedge.com

Thanks to @leyjuaymah and for Thalet for sending these to me and Drel!

La Photo Cabine, your online photobooth

Just found another tool for photos, thanks to Misty Belardo for posting this online photobooth called La Photo Cabine on Bit Rebels. I just love photobooths!

Banchetto Forum, no more Friday nights

Shot using my Sony Cybershot W-130 with no flash, +1.0EV, burst mode

Staring October 1, there will be no more Friday nights food fiesta at Banchetto Forum moving forward, Banchetto management announced. You can still catch them at Banchetto Emerald on Friday nights at 12MN going overnight to Saturday morning at 11AM.

So Banchetto Forum will run from Tuesdays to Thursday from 8:30 PM to 6:00AM the next day. 

Still sounds good to me!

Poladroid, your digital Polaroid

Image using Poladroid

Did you want to have a Polaroid camera when you were younger but never had the chance to have one? No need to worry because you can now use Poladroid.


Poladroid is a computer widget that makes your normal photos into a Polaroid. All you need to do is follow these 3 simple steps:


1. Download the software here.
2. Install it on your computer.
3. Drag and drop your photos to software and save your Poladroid. 


Try it!

Silly Bandz in Pinas: Crazy Bandz

Shot with no flash

Great news for Silly Bandz collectors like me! A different brand of Silly Bandz is being sold here in Manila, called Crazy Bandz. Not sure if it's the same Crazy Bandz in the US which are glow-in-the-dark. Inside the pack are 5 rubber bands which costs around P37.50 in National Bookstore. 

No need to order online I guess. What do you think?

Pamper Your Feet Spa

Taken with no flash on Beach Scene mode

Last week, I went to get some pampering with my sister Viel at Pamper Nail Spa in President's Avenue. We both had Whitening Pomelo Pamper Me Foot Spa at a promo price of P190 since it is a weekday. Good thing we were the only customers when we got there and we had the place all by ourselves.


You can visit their Facebook page or their Spa at 2/F Greenworld Plaza, 79 Presidents Ave, BF Homes, Paranaque (same area as Sinangag Express). 

Arlene Legaspi's 'The World Gypsy' Book Launch

Image from Arlene Legaspi

I'm so proud of a good friend of mine Arlene Legaspi who just launched her book entitled The World Gypsy: A Map to Panacea in partnership with Chocolate Kiss Cafe. This is her way of giving back to the community. Her book is dedicated to Overseas Filipino Workers and proceeds will go to Kanlungan Center Foundation and to an OFW couple who are fighting cancer while working for their children. 


With every purchase of the book, you also get a free glass of iced tea until October 31. Be sure to drop by from Mondays to Saturdays as it's not available during weekends.


If you won't be able to go to Chocolate Kiss Cafe in University of the Philippines, you can also buy it online via Amazon, click here. For more details, go to the Event page.

4 Ways to do a Garage Sale

Photo by Issa Santiago

I recently joined a Garage Sale with Bee and some close friends, my first time to do this. The experience we had was very enriching and made me want to do it again. This time better and wiser. Here are simple ways I learned on how to turn your old stuff to ca$h:

1. Remove clothes from your closet that you have not worn for the last 6 months and those that don’t fit anymore (unless you promise yourself that you will go back to your old size…) If it has to go, let go.
2. Group according to giveaways (those that can be hand-me-downs to your sister/brother/cousin), for-keeps (those that might be a little smaller/bigger than your normal size or that has a very high sentimental value) and to-go (those that you want to sell freely and without any hesitations)
3. Work with friends or someone you know especially if it’s your first time. They can give you tips on how to prize your items and even buy your own stuff.
4. Advertise at least a week before the sale day. My friend Ralph Jason who is an event organizer asked for a joining fee of P150 per seller which covers the tables, chair and banners for the garage sale. During that day, there were lots of people already staying under the trees waiting for the gate to open. As what they say, it pays to advertise.

Ahavia Lounge Spa

I have been wanting to go to Ahavia Lounge Spa, ever since i stubmled upon its name a few months ago.

I finally was able to try and get a full body massage. My boyfriend Bee even got there first to try it out with his guy friends and I was surprised to know that their last call is at 3:00AM. A nice way to end a long day and night, right?

So we went and Ahavia did not disappoint. We went there pretty late, almost midnight on a weekend with no appointment. The lady who assisted us asked us to follow her and brought us to a well-decorated dim room. The lighting, ambience and fragrance of the area set the mood for a very relaxing massage. There was a pair of black silk shorts that you need to change to and a bathrobe. I changed, laid down and the next 60 minutes was heaven.

My favorite is the Oriental Massage which costs only P299 for 60 minutes. And man, it’s so good I fell asleep when we flipped over. My sleep was so deep I didn’t even feel the head massage. Maybe next time I’ll try to stay awake, if I can.

Ahavia Spa

173 Wilson Street corner Barcelona Street, San Juan, Metro Manila.

Tel. 748-7930 / 386-0266

Operating Hours: 11:00AM - 3:00AM

John Mayer Live in Manila 10.01.10

Finally, after 10 years of music and 5 months of waiting, John Mayer performed in Manila last October 1, 2010. Manila was the last leg of his Battle Studies Album Tour.

He performed 15 songs including his hits like No Such Thing, Why Georgia Why and Your Body is a Wonderland. He even changed guitars on every song and even used a ukulele (can't remember which though). His repertoire can be found on his setlist here.

There was heavy downpour when the concert started but it did not stop the audience from enjoying the songs. Wish the organizers moved it to another venue. Good thing, the rain stopped pouring after the 5th or 6th song.


If you ask me how the concert was and if I enjoyed it, my answer is: John Mayer is worth the wait, the rain and the peso and yes I definitely enjoyed the concert.