Weekend Blast

Last weekend was a blast. The author of my fave book, Tuesdays With Morrie had his first Philippine tour. When I received his new book The Fist Phone Call From Heaven as X'mas gift from my family, there's a coupon for the tour. OMG, I was so excited. I had to be there!!!

And last Saturday was the day! Book signing was scheduled at 2PM. I arrived 12 noon and the number I got was 1,150. My book was signed 9PM. Not cool huh? But two of my books were signed and I got this fab picture with Mitch Albom! Yey!!!

Summer love

End of the love month and cold weather. Welcome summer!  :-)

Happiness

Just want to share my photo quote for today. Find happiness in your inner self.  XOXO!

An Afternoon With Liz and Gabriel

I had the chance to visit National Bookstore this morning and bought the newly published StyLized fashion book by Liz Uy. I luv et! You can surely get some inspirations for your next fashion shopping and styling. As for the other book, One Hundred Years of Solitude, I'll save it later for my night reading! Ciao for now. I'll be reviewing my closet! <3 p="">

Asian Tour: Seoul, South Korea

after snow sliding (taken by Mr.Chung, our guide)

Christmas in the Philippines is a much anticipated festivity. It actually starts in the  month ending in " ber" i.e.,September and ends in the Feast of the Epiphany or the Three Kings, the first Sunday of January.

People especially the kids are looking forward to the celebrations. It's also time for reunions... family, friends, and even class reunions. Family gatherings are the best as we all share our blessings to everyone.

Our family is definitely not an exemption but since 2012, we celebrated our Christmas out of the country. You see, this is the only time that we can spend long vacation from school and office. In 2012 we were in Hong Kong and then last year it was in Korea.

first time with snow 

November to March is winter months in Korea. It was freezing cold outside. We experienced a negative 7. Since we're from a tropical country, a zero temperature is too cold. How much more for a negative? hahaha
But that was part of our plan because we really want to see snow.

If you're coming in autumn and winter, just bring one down jacket. It will be too heavy and bulky if you bring more. You can be warm by layering your clothes. Don't forget to bring beanies, leather gloves, socks, and petroleum jelly in case you'll have cold rashes.

two Asian boys curious with snow

walk in a park

Christmas lunch of Korean food

Travel Tips:

1. Filipinos need visa to enter Korea. For visa requirements go to this link: http://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/requirement
2. Ideal time to visit: Autumn months of September - November and Spring (March -May) for cherry blossoms
3. Bring your maintenance medicines and first aid med. as most products were written in their language and only a few people know how to speak in English.
4. Food : They love spicy food, even McDonalds and KFC are  too hot for my kids (just ask the fastfood crew for a non-spicy entree), but one will love their egg rolls, barbecues, bulgogi, kimchi, bibimbap, etc. Try also their tarts and moon cakes.
5. If you love coffee, you'll be surprised to find all kind of coffee shops in just one street or corner. They're everywhere!
6. Don't forget to visit their beauty shops. So many beauty products and kikay kits to buy!
7. If you're from tropical country and visiting in early winter, forget clothes shopping because the stores are only selling winter clothing...well unless you want to wear those type of clothes in the hottest and driest season back home. hihihi

Andrei's 12th

Andrei

I think I just need to share some photos from our last weekend's trip to Puerto Galera, Or. Mindoro. It was my boy's celebration of his 12th birthday. My sister's family were with us. The weather was not that good (it was a hazy day) but still, it's nice to go swimming and snorkeling. We had fun.

 us, in our veranda

 hazy afternoon

Wicked Friday

Thank God there are Fridays. My body automatically switches on to "lazy mode" every Friday night, but last night was different I was up beat. Reason: we watched Broadway's Wicked musical. It was awesome. Though we got seats on upper box, it was still a high. The artists were so good. You'd think their not singing live, as if it's pre-recorded. Wow! The show ended late and we're home 2 in the morning but it's worth it. The show runs until March 9.

Have a nice weekend everyone!