SNSD Catch me if you can OT9 version

For all kpop fans, this just got to be a big revelation because even after the speculations that they did filmed Catch me if you can as nine we have seen nothing. But alas here is a big PROOF! YAY! 

Catch me if you can by SNSD as OT9. I still have some SONE feels~ I really like Jessica even when I have first seen her in their 'Oh!' Music video. I never thought I like her this much until she left the group. Her voice is really unique and for me, no one in SNSD does blonde hair better than Jessica (PS: I still love you Tiffany).

I just want to share this, reveal the SONE feels~ 

Catch me if you can by SNSD (OT9 version)

I felt better seeing Jessica in this SNSD music video. Tell me that I'm not the only one who thinks that they seem so incomplete without Jessica's voice. Like, really. I am not sure why or how this video leaked, but it did! And it is a good thing right?

Hopefully it won't be removed in youtube. So yeah click and watch Catch Me if you can while its still up. 

UPDATE: I also got a package yesterday from Vida Nutriscience. Thank you!!! Will be posting a photo of the products tonight. Do you have a clue what products it is? Products for slimming! Kyaa~ <3


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Package received: KB Teeth Whitening Gel & Collagen

Happy weekend!
This is a week overdue but I would like to thank Yumei Mise for sending me their products to try.
I got KB Pure White Teeth Whitening Gel and Collagen Tablets. I am so excited to try them out.

KB Pure White Teeth Whitening Gel 

Get pearly whites in just a flash with the KB PureWhite Teeth Whitening Pen. Just dab it on your teeth and let it dry for 60 seconds—it's that easy. This product is specially formulated to clean up surface stains, unveiling the beautiful teeth that lie beneath. Apply it twice a day for two weeks to get brilliant results.

KB COLLAGEN

Experience total revitalization with the KB Collagen plus whitening tablet as it brings you the most complete system renewal packed in tablet form.

Photo credits to: Yumei Mise

I would be using them up and will share my experience with you gals, hope for the best!

[OFF TOPIC]
Are you guys coming to Travel Madness Expo is coming this July 3, 4 and 5? Well I do, work time work time~ lels. See you there people!

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Just Me: Korean Restaurant Daewang's Samgyupsal

Ayo!~
For today I will be sharing a nice place me and Chu (boyfie) found around the Quezon City area: Daewang Korean Restaurant. I have worn a really nice dress you can find on the next photos below.

Grills and octopus, haha :)

I am eager to try korean cuisine (well you know I love korean stuffs) but I kinda find the time limit of other k-restos hassle and expensive (we don't eat much but we don't like time limits while eating, mianhe). At Daewang you are asked to pay only P300 for unli pork belly with no time limits or anything! Even the side dishes are also unlimited. Bang for the buck!

Now this is what we call the kpop food mehehe, Samgyupsal or Korean Pork Belly is supposed to be grilled then wrapped in lettuce leaf along with other ingredients before eating. See a guide below on how to properly wrap a korean pork belly. It is supposed to be eaten in one go and then you can drink soju after. I don't drink alcohol so yeah, water will do.

Kate N.G. Sommers / Heavy Table

Too bad that I was too late to search for this. Because when we went to Daewang we are totally clueless on what to do. It was past lunch time when we arrived and there was no one there. (No one to copy hahaha)

Look at all that pork! <3

Daewang Restaurant offers buffet style for the appetizers/ side dishes. You can refill them again and agaaain~

We were served miso soup and the pork. Then we filled our plates with appetizers. They even have macaroni!

Round Number 1

Round Number 2! 

I like the sweet nuts, it was my dessert. Then the chili dilis (I don't know how they call it). The japchae is good as well and then the omelet~ (sorry for not knowing the korean terms for this fuu~)

That is me

At first we didn't know we should cut the pork before we cook it. And we also didn't used the seasoning and cooking oil given. hahaha. Okay we really are first timers. But afterwards we are indeed cookin! Lookie at out porkie on the grill! Yuuum~

Grilled Pork!

Wrapped in lettuce

Trying my best to wrap my pork in lettuce hoho~
thank you for the shot, chuu~

Just me!
No pics are all me. Chu doesn't like his pics to be posted, huehue~ 

FAST FORWARD: So we finished 3 plates of pork before we raised the white flag because we are already full. Staffs of Daewang restaurant are nice and accommodating. They refill our pork with no questions asked. I asked them when is the peak hours of the restaurant and they said its dinner time. Take note that we went on a Saturday, around 1pm or so. Several other groups came around 4:30 pm. If you would like to try Daewang Restaurant's unli samgyupsal and you would like to get around the crowd of people then you can come around lunch time.

One thing I noticed is that with the first plate we were served bacon like pork, thin and easy to cook strips but the 2nd plate of pork was sliced bigger then the 3rd plate is already of the same size of pork chop! Loool~ 

I was not able to see the freedom wall posted in one of the reviews I found before. *sad*

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Daewang Korean Restaurant

Vargas Bldg., 103 Kalayaan Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila

I have found this helpful guide on the price list of Daewang Korean Restaurant.

Daewang Restaurant is located near Quezon City Circle. If commuting, from SM North ride a jeepney bound to 'Quezon City Hall' then asked manong to drop you at 'Housing'. It is next to Quezon City Circle. From there ride a jeepney going to Cubao. You can see Daewang Restaurant at your right. It is just around 5minutes away, make sure you won't miss the P300 eat all you can signage. :)

Pictorial after pigging out in Daewang and the red eat all you can signage

Love love love my floral dress, really comfy!  

Korean Restaurant Daewang is a big thumbs up! This is a good experience for kpop/korean lovers who just want to try samgyupsal just like in the kdramas. Awesome korean restaurant for foodies ina budget. We are definitely coming back! <3 

(Might as well try unli beef or chicken in our next visit)

If there are any korean/ asian restaurant you recommend comment them below! :)

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First Impression: Professional Skin Care Formula by Dr. Alvin Rejuvenating Set

Hi Lovelies, Happy Tuesday!
Lemme share something I bought last Saturday. Tadaaa~
 Rejuvenating set from Professional Skin Care Formula.

It has been years since I have last used their product. I remember being so adventurous on using skin care products back then. I've tried Beauche, local obagi sets etc then now its Professional Skin Care Formula Rejuvenating Set. All facial sets have one similar effect though and its to micropeel.

My mom has been bugging me to buy a set beauty set from Professional Skin Care formula since she often watch Kabuhayang Swak na Swak and this brand is almost always featured.
And so I did, I'm such a good girl haha 

Just like other rejuvenating sets I've seen online, this set consists of kojic acid soap, rejuvenating toner, 4 in 1 bleaching cream and sunblock cream.

It is highly recommended to only use the product for not more than 30 days. The set comes with a cute transparent pouch and the instruction.

First Impression:
On my first night, I used the kojic acid soap and I did not felt it sting (at least not yet). The rejuvenating toner cleanses extra makeup left from washing. The bleaching cream is not at all sticky and is absorbed quickly by the skin. The products are all unscented, thumbs up! 

I will be posting a full review once I finish the period of usage recommended for the set. See you on my next post!

JUST ME:
My favorite song for the week. Fuu~ lemme breathe Girls Day is so beautiful in this music video. Girls Day FTW!

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Review: Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel

I bought this on a whim. Lels as you see, I am fan of multi-purpose products, it makes me feel like I save up money. But hehe funny is that I am easily swayed by such promotion which leads me to buy more which is not saving at all. How ironic is that?

Anyway for today I will be reviewing a product I got from Nature Republic, its Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel which I call Aloe Vera Gel for short. When I entered their store I was welcomed by this in-store signage.

8 purpose in one! Sugoiii~
And I have this certain thing for 'aloe vera'. I like how refreshing aloe vera is and yes its a no brainer! So off to the review:

What is it? 
It is a soothing aloe vera gel with 8 uses.

Packaging 
It's in a tub. I know I know, you might say its unhygienic but I think its the best way to keep a gel product. It has a screw cap with a transparent lid inside to make it secure

Experience
I really intend to use Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel as a moisturizer. Crazy, I haven't tried the other uses but I will! I promise to update this when I am not as busy. I really like how non-sticky it is and it is easily absorbed by the skin. The scent is love love love! Its therapeutic~ <3 Just like how I expect this aloe vera gel should be! Its a total treat on the under eyes, especially now that its summer. Its very timely that I bought this as its an instant refreshing product to use after a long tiring day of work.

I also use an exfoliant now but with the help of Nature Republic Soothing Aloe Vera Gel I bid the flaky skin goodbye!

How much and where to buy? 
Nature Republic stores in SM. 300ml of product only costs P245.

What I love
Refreshing
Moisturizing
Not sticky
Not oily
No more flaked skin during exfoliation
Soothes skin
Easily absorbed by the skin
Aloe vera scent

What I don't 
It has alcohol in it

TIPS
This is a bomb if used to relax swollen eyes! Hooray for pamper time~
Can be applied using fingers or with cotton pads

Will I repurchase? 
I am guessing that I will!

Overall~ 
A great aloe vera product. Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel is my new favorite moisturizer. I am serious in getting back my skin care routine to ensure clear complexion hehe ...And my first step is to change what I use to products I can really count on, hello korean products!

Have you tried this product from Nature Republic? Feel free to share your favorite moisturizer at the moment. *winks*


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Just Me: My First PNR Experience

Annyeong! For today I will be posting something I learned last week. As I search for the best route from my place to Makati I thought of riding the PNR or Philippine National Railway.

I remember that I tried riding once from Makati and it was fast compared if I take a bus (so much traffic) and one train ride. However they stopped the operations some time ago during 2009.

First thing we must know is, where do exactly the train of PNR go? I asked a couple of people and apparently all of them are clueless on what route the PNR has today. It was hardly advertised unlike LRT and MRT. I checked out several posts regarding the commuter service but I didn't find enough information, giving me more reason to try it again.

Unlike the other train systems in the Metro, PNR follows a schedule:

South bound is the route from Tutuban to Alabang and Alabang to Tutuban is Northbound.

Just a quick recap about PNR:

Philippine National Railway

Running for over 120 years, the Philippine National Railway (PNR) is one of the oldest train systems in the region. PNR's Commuter Express trains run from Tutuban Station in Manila to Alabang in Mutinlupa City.

(c) Philippine Transit Planner

PNR Fare matrix

My sister is bound for Sta. Mesa while me, we only paid P10 each for our tickets I heard even PNR will be increasing their rates but I bet it will still be cheaper than if we take MRT or LRT. I don't have anything against MRT and LRT 1 but they just increased their rates. I bought a new stored value card and it is already P150. :( Now a round trip LRT ride going to EDSA or even Gil Puyat will cost me P60. And the box office lines every morning especially Monday is still there, PRICE+Long lines makes it clearly a no-go. Sometimes the hardest moments of your everyday life doesn't come from work or school but from commuting. 

One thing I noticed is that the ones mandating the station are lenient in letting passengers wait so close to the platform area. I even saw one guy seating on the platform. Gone are the jingles about security and safety, that's only available in LRT.

Hello ate!

Going back to my story, so we will be riding PNR from Blumentritt because its the nearest station from us. We cross our fingers that it won't be crowded because its non-peak hours. Alas the train came just in exactly at 2:12 PM. There was noise and the train is already old and rusty like the last time I have seen one. I felt excited like I'll be riding the infamous Harry  Potter ride because just like the latter its an old train. We were able to take seats, I was amazed that it is air conditioned, just imagine if its not. It was one hot afternoon and nothing will be worst than an un-airconditioned train.

Enough seats for everyone. I guess we are lucky. There is even music playing in the background. Can you say awesome?

In just 10 minutes my sister was able to get off at Sta. Mesa station, that is a 30-40 minutes slash on her usual ride to school! Cool! Buendia Station on the other hand is a 30 minutes ride, not bad!

One thing to note is that, the PNR just like any other service, are filled with people during mornings, Mondays and peak hours. If you intend to use PNR during this time I suggest to go really really ahead of your time. Right now the point to point stations are Tutuban to Alabang and vice versa. I have no news on the Bicol or farther stations of PNR or when it will resume services.

Btw I just wanna share, I watched tv and it was mentioned Manila and Bicol is almost as far as Tokyo and Osaka. In Japan they have shinkansen (japanese term for bullet train which I tried before! kyaa~) and the train ride only takes 1 hour. Awesome. Hopefully someday our PNR evolves like a Pokemon and become a shinkansen.

You can check out the official schedule released by the PNR Management last December, 2014 in their website. Both list available for Southbound and Northbound routes with corresponding time for each station, you can right click and open or save:

(NORTHBOUND/ Alabang to Tutuban)

SOUTHBOUND (Tutuban to Alabang)

NOTE:
Post made with rates according to the current time of posting: March, 2015
For updates regarding their service, I found their PNR facebook page.

Hope this post will be helpful for anyone who wants to try the PNR service!
See you in my next post!~ *wink*

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Girl's Day Minah Debuts Solo: I am a Woman Too

CREDITS: to owner/ k2nblog/ pic not mine

This is it finally the day, baby Minah is now a woman! Finally Dream Tea entertainment lets Girl's Day's Bang Minah get the spotlight as she gives her best in her new song: I am a Woman Too.

She looks stunning as always and she makes her appearance in the streets for her first showcase. Like bfunfmgpowmg. Hands down with or without backup voice she is awesome. Kudos to the dance steps I cannot commend her more, totally lovely.

I'll keep this post short, just peeping to say hi and share good music. This is a must watch grown up Minah kpop music video. Spread the love love love eonnie Sojin must be really proud of Bby~ <3

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