When in KL...

One of the things I like when travelling abroad is getting stuff that "tourists" don't normally get. Instead of the cliche items on souvenir shops, I like getting what the locals get. Hence, I like getting insider info before my trips so I'd know what the locals like and what unique items/restaurants/shops I should drop by.

Well here's one thing you SHOULD get when you travel to Kuala Lumpur:

Beryl's Tiramisu with almonds! Seriously, these are super good! (Again, this coming from a NON-chocolate lover!)

If you're from Kuala Lumpur, you'd be familiar with this brand co'z they even have a big chocolate factory in Genting Highlands but for foreigners, this brand might not ring a bell-- and that's exactly why I'm so excited to tell you all about it! This info is vital especially for Filipinos who frequent Malaysia (guysss, don't forget to buy this!)

My godmother, who I told about this, gave me a lot of chocolates as pasalubong but she, herself hoarded the shop! She got chocolate bars, chocolate mints, white chocolate versions, the works! She instantly became a fan!

Note that these chocolates aren't exactly cheap. They are a bit on the expensive side and the price tag might discourage you... but believe me that these are worth every penny! 

A cup in hand...

Good morning everyone! Hope you all woke up on the right side of the bed-- well, even if you didn't, let's turn that frowns upside down by drinking a nice, warm cup of coffee :)

I was never a fan of instant coffee--that is until now because the coffee maker at the office got broken so I had to make do with a bunch of 3-in-1s. Well my latest "discovery" is instant Nescafe Gold:

 

 Why is this different than other 3-in-1s? This is why:

See how large the coffee granules are? It is so aromatic and because the granules are big, you really get to taste the coffee. Don't worry, it's not too strong. I was actually surprised to find that I did not get palpitations.

Have a good day everyone! Let me leave you with this picture I took of my cup of brew:

Tv junkie

I admit I am not much of a tv person and I honestly am too busy to stay home and watch tv. But on rare occasions (like today, since I'm sick), I like sitting in front of the telly and watching relaxing tv shows. Normally, it's National Geographic or Discovery for me but today, I found a new favorite channel:

Be Tv! I've been stuck watching tv shows all day and I can't get enough! I've been living under a rock and I hate myself for discovering these shows just now:

I grew up reading Sherlock Holmes so this one is a no brainer. I loved it! A LOT! It's so much better than the movie adaptations. My friend told me they're about to come out with Season 3 this year but no worries because Be Tv is showing re-runs! Season 2 will be aired July 23! Hooray!

 If you're a fan of the legend, you'll LOVE this show! What I particularly like is the fact that it doesn't feel so "historical" aka boring, this adaption is young and fresh which makes it incredibly enjoyable.

The day is not yet finished and I am so excited to watch more shows. To see more of their offerings, you can visit their website, www.betv-asia.com

I sure hope your cable channels carry Be Tv so you could see all these shows I'm raving about! Have a good and carefree weekend everyone!

Pocketful of Sunshine

It's been so dreary the past few days that a small part of me is missing nice sunny days. Don't get me wrong, I'll still be a "rainy day" kind of girl, it's just a bit difficult to keep on loving the rainy days in Manila especially with the flooding problem and the really bad traffic.

Still, let's stay optimistic.
Let's channel positivity and bring on the good vibes!

I haven't had the chance to post this outfit during summer but I'm glad I forgot because right now, summer feels like a dream and these photos remind me that summer DID happen and I DID enjoy every single moment of it.

Despite the weather, may we all keep on smiling and try to keep our "summer personalities". Keep smiling! Stay upbeat and perky :)

May we all breeze through the rainy days with grace. Have a good July everyone!


Floral dress - Ensembles
Dusty rose wedges - Charles & Keith

Shopping Ban: FAIL!

I imposed a shopping ban on myself since April but I have been failing miserably. Here are snapshots of what I've purchased so far.. well, I decided not to take pictures of small knickknacks such as nail polishes and a few dresses. Hehe. Anyway.. Below are the stuff that burned a teeny tiny hole in my pocket..

Indigo Urbanears (Yey!)

Speaker Dock

and

a handful of books

 So much for saving for the future. Hahaha.