Ako mismo!

When the Ako Mismo campaign came out, what I had in mind to end that phrase was, "Ako mismo... nagtataka kung para saan ang campaign na ito" Hehe :P Pardon me for the immediate negativity towards it, that's what stupidity gets you. Well, being the curious girl that I am, I went online and checked out what it is actually about. Turns out it's a CSR campaign of numerous companies. From college I learned that CSR's (Corporate Social Responsibility) are things that companies partake in to give back to the community. It's a way to show that big corporations are not always big bad wolves, they can be fairy godmothers sometimes ;)

So Ako Mismo! is a CSR campaign of DDB. It has gained a lot of support from partners because it is one of the few CSR campaigns that actually involves ALL Filipinos. Because of its success and also because of its very optimistic message, I know a lot of people want to become pledges. Well, before you only have to go to their website and finish the "ako mismo..." phrase to pledge but now, they're making it more official with what else? The AKO MISMO DOGTAGS.

On June 12, Ako Mismo is having their DOG TAG DAY.

There will be sign-up booths for those who want to be part of AKO MISMO. Then I guess you'd be given an official dogtag or something. But apart from that, there will also be a number of other booths that you can check out to show support for different charities. You can buy AKO MISMO merchandise, proceeds of which will go to charities and socio-civic activities. So think of it as helping the country while scoring some ultra cool items!

You know what's the coolest thing about it? It's FREE.

So if you're not doing anything on Independence Day, why not do something worthwhile and fun? You can always begin your Ako Mismo pledge with, "AKO MISMO pupunta sa event na ito" ;)

Seeing double?

I have always noticed it since Idol began but now I just can't take it anymore!

Am I seeing double? Sisters? Mother-daughter? Twins??

Everything about them is so similar! Even the "dimples" in their jawline is the same! I wouldn't be surprised if they turned out to be related to each other. The resemblance is even greater when you see them talk. I think it's the jawline, and the shape of the face. Even their personalities are the same. Same fierceness and tough-girlness.

So PK girls, did you ever notice the resemblance too?

Are you ready Asia?

This is unbelievable: The Biggest Loser goes to Asia!

But apparently, it is true! They even began promoting in Malaysia and Hallmark channel has been advertising it nonstop. I have to admit, I'm excited for it! News is, they'd be getting two contestants per country. I just wonder who they'd get from the Philippines. Hmmm.... exciting!

If you're wondering, the contest will be held in Kuala Lumpur. Casting/Audition/whatever it's called will begin in July and the contest will start at the end of Ramadan, which this year is set on September 20 :)

I really can't imagine what the show will be like. Asia is known for bone thin races so seeing the fatter side of Asians would be an interesting change.

I wonder what the minimum weight for joining is?

Have you tried this?: KitKat Peanut Butter

I love chocolate. Who doesn't? Okay, maybe a handful but still, we're a majority. NJ and I love love love Reese's chocolates. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is just perfect. So when I saw another chocolate with some peanut butter, I had to try it.

The original KitKat for me is good comfort food so I might be biased in reviewing this. But I honestly think this is really delicious. It could actually be a substitute for when I have an appetite for Reese's. The only difference though is that Reese's is quite smooth while the KitKat Peanut Butter has more texture. The KitKat chocolate and peanut butter melts in your mouth as you chew on the KitKat wafer.

If you also love Reese's, I recommend that you try this too. Don't forget to comment if you like it too or not, ayt?

SB in the Grocery

Craving for some Starbucks Frappuccino but you can't get out of the house to satisfy your fix? Why don't you stock up? I bet you're wondering how in the world you'd be able to stock up on some Frappuccino right? Well, the next time you go to the grocery, head to the coffee section and voila! you might be lucky enough to find these:

How does it taste? It actually tastes like the real deal sans the whipped cream. If you're craving for the regular bittersweet taste of Starbucks beans, go for the Coffee one. If you want subtly bitter and milky sweet coffee, choose Caramel. Mocha Lite, on the other hand, is more creamier in taste than the Mocha flavor. Yes, the four tastes good but my favorite would have to be Mocha. I love how you can really taste the Mocha apart from the kick of the coffee.

You see, with these Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino Coffee Drink available in groceries, we wouldn't have to stand a day thirsting for some caffeine fix because now, it would be available to us in arms reach. So stock up. Buy your stash and put it in your chiller. Last but not the least, don't forget to enjoy!