Another day in my life. Got my Lightstick Key Rings. Looked for and tried Banana Pudding and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDIG0wxRfuo Key Rings I went back to Dia de Davao with the intention to pick up the custom key rings I ordered from Beadedz. But I ended up with 4 key rings. Custom Lightstick Key Rings by Beadedz Key Ring with Charms by Joolz Custom Lightstick Key Ring by Lisieux The day prior, I left two lightstick acrylic charms with Beadedz. I had connected with them on Instagram somet time ago. They accepted my request to have a key ring made with my lightstick acrylics. Quite happy with how they turned out. I was undecided if I was getting anything from Joolz but I saw the pink latte cup charm and wanted to create a key ring with it. I chose two food related charms and had my Joolz key ring made. As I was on my way out, I saw Lisieux and I asked them if they could make another lightstick key ring. I wanted a SHINee one made but they did not have the aqua letter beads I wanted so I had them make an NCT Neobong Lightstick Key Ring…
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Meetings and Dia de Davao [March 7 2025 Davao Video Diary]
Long day. Short vlog. We had several meetings throughout the day. And we dropped by Dia de Davao by Clasico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUHeB1azokU First, we had meetings at &Matcha. I had a latte. Every meeting was interesting but it was also quite exhausting afterwards. Dia de Davao Next, we dropped by Dia de Davao at Casa Vieja in Juna Subdivision. The flea market event is by Clasico Events. There was way too many vendors and shoppers than I am used to. It was quite interesting. I left my acrylic lighstick charms at one booth and we left. Eat's Sweet We had dinner at my cousins' house. After dinner, we had Lemon Cake from Eat's Sweet. This is part of my research for an article I writing about the Best Cakes in Davao. More info: Davao Dining Directory Confex We had one last meeting at Confex. I ordered their Tableya Mocha and a Peanut Butter Revel Bar. Which I regret because both were too rich to be consumed together. The Tableya Mocha is rich, chocolate-y, and gave me the right boost of caffeine for one last meeting. And the Peanut Butter Revel Bar was rich, thick, and fudgy. Each one was good, rich,…
Work at Three Yards and Recuerdo Again [March 5 2025 Davao Video Diary]
Another month is here. Started the month with work at Three Yards. And dinner at Recuerdo again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tpQWCqUe10 Work at Three Yards First, a quick video guide on how to get to Three Yards if you are somewhere in Tulip Drive (Carlos Villa-Abrille Drive). Three Yards is located in Casiana Villa-Abrille Street, Juna Subdivision, Matina. It is at the back of EcoMed and on the same street as LTO. Fun fact: Carlos and Casiana were a married couple. Anyway, the Main Hall of Three Yards is located just a few steps from EcoMed Parking Area. It is covered by the bamboo and mango trees in the area but it is there. And just a few steps away is &Matcha. Back in March, both were not yet open to the public. Also back then, I was not really into matcha yet so I got coffee. I had Espresso Oatmilk Latte+. To know more about Three Yards, visit the Three Yards Website. Recuerdo Again We had dinner at Recuerdo again. It was either Fabian's or Recuerdo. And this time, we chose Recuerdo again. We order Kalderetang Baka and Lechon Kawali. And they gave us Kare-Kare and Leche Flan to try. Everything was…
Ex Ex Lovers and Cafe Hopping Again [February 13 2025 Davao Video Diary]
Started the day with a solo movie date: Ex Ex Lovers. Then, dropped by a pop up market in the mall and then 2 cafes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7RBpO010Lc Ex Ex Lovers I have not watched a movie in the cinema in a while. Not since I watched a few MMFF 2024 films. But I really wanted to watch Ex Ex Lovers in the cinema because I want romcoms to come back to cinemas. I cried during the movie and I loved it. It was not perfect but nostalgia hit me perfectly. And the story was something I kinda related to. Even if I do not have a child nor an ex husband. Since I was already in the mall, I dropped by Annipie for a snack. Then, the Valentine's Pop Up Market at the Activity Center. I was hoping to have a Joolz charm bracelet made but they were super busy. So I settled from some pastries from AB Bakery and MG Desserts. I give the AB Bakery Bombolinis a 10/10. Very good for a doughnut. More: Movies Club's Bakery II (North) Next, we dropped by Club's Bakery. I had a Mini Strawberry Croissant and an Einspanner. I love both. The Mini…
Late Again
October 6, 202510:06 pm I did not forget. I was just really too tired from the weekend's activities. So yeah, I am late again in posting this. But worry not, wala namang nagbabasa. LOL! Anyhow, the weekend was packed. Like as in. (OA!) So this post is going to be 300 words long. I hope. I went to Patron of the Arts (POTA) on Saturday morning. Slept early. Woke up extra early and managed to drop by POTA Davao Fall 2025. Saw a lot of friends from past flea markets and art markets. Saw new artists I am now following. And made new connections. BONUS: I managed to finish the Stamp Rally and got prizes. I chose an Art Card and a Tote Bag. Thinking of leveling up and hyping our own stamp rallies soon, as well. While I was rushing most of the time, I am glad I took the time to support our local artists, crafters, and entrepreneurs. Next, Ngilngig Retrograde. This is one of the side events of the Ngilngig Filmfest. Three Yards is hosting the screening of past Ngilngig films, along with an outdoor market. Bought merch and food from the vendors. Of course. More about…
Edward
Finally, I got the chance to watch Cinemalaya in cinemas. Thank you, Cinemalaya and Ayala Malls for that. I watched 5 of the feature films of Cinemalaya 2019. And each one was special and memorable. Of the 5 I watched, Thop Nazareno's Edward is the film that really stood out. Lucky you, you can watch Edward in cinemas nationwide starting Wednesday, October 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_DjfJgVLWw Edward will be screened in cinemas nationwide starting October 2. Edward is perhaps the best coming of age film I watched in recent years. I went in without any expectations. To be honest, I watched it because there was hype around the movie. I read that it was good and the screening time was convenient. Other than the blurb on the Cinemalaya brochure, I did not know anything about it. A public hospital serves as a witness to a young boy's rite of passage when he is stuck to take care of his ailing father.- Cinemalaya Site, link I expected a gritty, sad film. Heart-wrenching. What I watched was heart-warming. Feel good. Funny. Thrilling. And yes, sad at times. With a little bit of kilig. It was not a rollercoaster of emotions, as one would say.…