Jenna Blum's Those Who Save Us

I have a small collection of both fiction and non-fiction books centered during World War II and its aftermath, specifically of the Holocaust.  All these are usually focused on Jewish protagonists and how they were able to survive the nightmares of war. 

So when I saw Jenna Blum's Those Who Save Us, I figured it was about time to read about the "other side."


Jenna Blum's Those Who Save Us

Lunch at Bizu Patisserie & Bistro

I've been dying to try out Bizu Patisserie & Bistro for quite some time.  There's just something about this place that truly fascinates me.  So while looking for an acceptable venue to hold the Little One's baptism lunch reception in Makati, the Hubby and I decided that lunching here would be just as good a time as any.

Bizu Patisserie & Bistro

My Rogue Vintage Suitcase from SimpleJoys

I used to stash all my precious keepsakes and mementos (cards, trinkets, and the like) inside an old, and sadly now empty, cardboard box of Patchi chocolates (which, by the way, was a gift from the ex-BF, now Hubby.)

However, when the Little One arrived, I found my old keeper lacking in enough space.  I've been meaning to include some items of hers to serve as keepsakes too, and there's only so much you can stuff inside a cardboard box before it finally bursts at the seams.

Good thing I came across a SimpleJoys store one day and found this...

Simple Joys' rogue vintage suitcase

PR: Healthy Summer Drinks for the Young & Active with Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass Honey

It’s getting hot and cold sweet drinks are starting to seem so irresistible.  And although it's ok to indulge once in a while, we also have to take in consideration our health, too.  So this summer, why not have the best of both worlds, deliciously sweet and also healthy?  Add a little zing to your drinks with Easy Pha-max wheatgrass honey.

Easy Pha-max wheatgrass

Heat Wave Summer Bazaar (April 13 - 15, 2012)

From the same team behind the Noel Bazaar series, Cut Unlimited, Inc. once again comes up with another shopping extravaganza that's just in time for the summer season -- the Heat Wave Summer Bazaar!

Heat Wave Summer Bazaar

Grab all your summer essentials in one convenient and gargantuan location right in the heart of Pasay City. 

The Heat Wave Summer Bazaar will run from April 13 to 15, 2012, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Philippines.

A Day of Pampering at Asian Clinic

I felt like such a manang (old woman) last year.  Prevented from using hair treatments because of the pregnancy and then facing the challenges of adjusting to my new mom roles had me at such a fix that I find myself foregoing my usual beauty regimens.  Pathetic, I know!

December was a different matter though.  Knowing that a number of events were lined up for me and the family (including the Little One's baptism), I just knew I had to venture out and do something with my hair.  Good thing, too, as my Asian Clinic voucher from Ebay.ph's kuponan was just about to expire.

Photo credit: makati.olx.com.ph

The Good, the Slightly Off and the Salty at Johnny Chow's

Johnny Chow is one of the many restaurants located at Resorts World Manila.  Serving a mix of Thai, Korean and Chinese fusion cuisine, it aims to reinvent one's dining experience by bringing a contemporary pop feel to what is considered comfort food for most Asians.

Another interesting tidbit -- it's also managed by the same team behind Sumo Sam, Mr. Kurosawa, and John and Yoko.


Johnny Chow


Curious enough?  Well, here's the low down on what's good, what's slightly off and what's salty at Johnny Chow's.