tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910Thu, 08 Sep 2016 04:35:15 +0000shopaholic on the loosethe girl loves her food tootravelling on studded flip-flopsShe is a socializing butterflywhat did i wear?working in stillettosrandom mumblingssimple happinessessunleashing her inner bitchThe beauty with the brain cellsthe makeup mavenhumming to shattered lullabiesjust sharingwhen her world suddenly turns pinkbring on the popcornproject prettifyadrenaline goddesslife's a cruel cosmic jokestrutting the bikiniAnd the girl's a technobabewell she knows her tvwhen she finds humor in the simplest thingsfinding humor in her painreacting to the not so perfect worldthe girl with the haloin the arms of maria makilingone day she picked up a penTeaching Ninoy how to stretchpampering for the queenpisayaheadbanapplecooking mastergirlcoverslady on the radiolovethe bookwormSaving the world one stiletto at a timehttp://joannamorden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Joanna)Blogger547125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-1221998991572163696Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:11:00 +00002013-01-06T22:11:45.968+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops We deviated from our normal routine of eating that baguette sandwich and drinking street coffee for breakfast and tried Truy Nguyen before we cross the border to Cambodia. Truy Nguyen is a local Vietnamese coffee brand and its popularity is much like how Starbucks is here in the Philippines. I haven't seen any branch of Starbucks in Ho Chi Minh, probably it had something to do with their not so http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2013/01/day-3-of-9-vietnam-en-route-to-cambodia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-6973396218037132942Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:57:00 +00002013-01-01T23:02:24.422+08:00random mumblingsI've always liked New Year. It symbolizes a new beginning and, somehow, a clean slate. And of course the fireworks above are just spectacular! Though, they were far less than last year's. Just like Christmas, I again cooked our Media Noche Meal. I took a stab at creating something complicated. I braved the kitchen and created... *drumroll* Paella Valenciana! Apart from my main course I http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-8764358735775740078Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:17:00 +00002012-12-31T01:17:09.942+08:00travelling on studded flip-flopsSecond day of our trip was allotted to explore the Mekong River. We weren't able to make the group trip so  we paid a little more and had a private tour instead. We paid 25 USD each, 15 USD more than what we would have paid for the group tour. It was okay since we were already there anyway and as somebody close to me said, travel with style and do not scrimp. It was also a good thing because we http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/12/day-2-of-9-vietnam-mekong-river-delta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-143005060389472121Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:20:00 +00002012-12-25T23:20:24.019+08:00cooking mastergirlsimple happinessesswhat did i wear?The year has gone by so fast! We're down to the last 6 days so let's make the most out of 2012 since the Mayans were wrong and we are all still alive! As usual, I spent Christmas with my family at home. We had two absentees for Noche Buena since my dad is abroad and my sister works at a BPO and she was on duty last night. I took over the task of cooking for last night's humble feast. My menu http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/12/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-2118914768225168695Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:27:00 +00002012-12-23T22:27:55.210+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops Our first day was allotted for Cu Chi Tunnels which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. We arrived at the hotel at around 2 AM that day so we barely had enough snooze time. We stayed at Hong Vinh Hotel at the Pham Ngu Lao area. It's an area popular for backpackers due to cheap hotels. Cza and I shared a room and it only costed 18 USD a night. Too bad that I wasn't able tohttp://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/12/day-1-of-9-vietnam-cu-chi-tunnels-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-6476374856959268006Sun, 16 Dec 2012 07:01:00 +00002012-12-16T18:36:07.399+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops Last month, I took a 9-day vacation with my friends Cza, Jet, Julius and RK. We booked a flight 8 months before, taking advantage of promo fares and decided to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Jet and Cza are my friends from MBA while Julius and RK are my officemates. RK was based in Malaysia for a year so during the previous "trip-planning" and other bonding sessions we had prior to this trip, he http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/12/prelude-to-longest-vacation-so-far.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-7060084334499688968Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:07:00 +00002012-12-16T13:39:07.991+08:00So this is a veeeeeery late (Have I emphasized how late? Like more than a month late? Ok good.) post but I simply cannot not write a birthday post for two reasons: 1) this year's birthday should overthrow last year's eventful one and 2) I want to remind myself of how strong I have became since then. Well, so as not to confuse you, I was born on the fifth of November so again apologies. Well http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/12/twenty-eight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-901918214596840651Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:17:00 +00002012-11-02T10:33:18.448+08:00project prettifyI've always had problematic skin. I was not blessed with barely there pores and my hormones decided to continue to wreak havoc long after my teenage years. It took a while before my skin decided to somehow behave. I would like to share how I did it. Okay, I still credit my dermatologist for most of it. Never, ever do trial and error on your skin. If you can invest on clothes and shoes, for http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/11/regimen-how-i-combat-acne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-1179030912358770620Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:09:00 +00002012-10-29T15:09:00.263+08:00The beauty with the brain cellsthe girl loves her food tooEverybody loves food especially, we Filipinos. Reason why food markets are a big hit in the country. I've been to the Salcedo Market and Banchetto and it's just a bummer that I always had to travel far just to go food tripping. And then the genius minds behind the Mercato Centrale in Fort Bonifacio decided to bring this experience up north. Welcome to Mezza Norte at the UP-Ayala Technohub! http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/10/mezza-norte-at-up-ayala-technohub.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-6875890230650089241Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:04:00 +00002012-10-28T13:04:59.557+08:00love I remember somebody saying that after the debut party stage comes the surge of weddings to go to. I have a lot of weddings to attend in the next six months and this is the first in the series. I must be getting really old. *cringes* I've only known Isa for more than a year but I must say that we hit it off quite well. Blame it on the common love for Mango and Zara, she was my shopping soulmatehttp://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/10/darwin-and-isa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-802994423205962011Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:56:00 +00002012-09-21T17:56:24.513+08:00I waited 3 months for this. Finally last Tuesday, I got to see Adam Levine in the flesh! Photo from Manila Concert Scene It was actually Maroon 5's third concert in the country but I told myself that I would only watch if they stage it at the Araneta Coliseum. Finally they did! My friends and I scrambled for tickets on the first day of release and we were surprised that what we got were seats http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/09/maroon-5-overexposed-tour-in-manila.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-3461421861385795768Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:24:00 +00002012-08-16T22:58:07.212+08:00reacting to the not so perfect world My credit cards have been hacked. Yeah, you read that right. Cards. Plural. It's actually more painful to have money stolen from you in situations where you have no control of. Let me share you the story. July 16 I received a call from HSBC verifying my credit card transactions that day. Initially I thought that it was due to my transaction with Ateneo since I used the card to pay my http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/08/hacked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-6909757551822733297Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:55:00 +00002012-08-13T06:48:31.659+08:00humming to shattered lullabieswhat did i wear? H&M shirt | Mango  shorts and bag | Charles & Keith shoes Rubi accessories | Swatch watch I told myself that next time, I won't invest my feelings on someone whose intentions I'm not sure of. I won't waste my time and be with a man whose feelings are fleeting and who is not willing to stay for the long run. I vowed to be extra careful as I don't want to get hurt again. Truth be toldhttp://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/08/careful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-5402817789883380685Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:59:00 +00002012-08-09T23:00:21.567+08:00shopaholic on the loosethe makeup mavenI had no intention on buying cosmetics in Singapore but I got excited when I saw this huge Sephora store in Vivo City. Since there's no outlet here in the Philippines, I decided to get some of their stuff. I bought a finishing powder and a blush. The finishing powder does not actually provide any coverage but then its purpose is just to set your make up or if you want to get id of the oil in thehttp://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/08/sephora-finally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-2376106963415652006Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:16:00 +00002012-08-08T00:16:04.200+08:00reacting to the not so perfect worldThe beauty with the brain cells And so I thought that after Ondoy in 2009, there won't be another typhoon which would submerge Metro Manila in deep water. I'm sort of correct because there hasn't been one but I'm also wrong because Metro Manila has experienced its worst floods to date. To rub salt to the wound, the floods are not even caused by a typhoon but rather a monsoon. The map below shows the areas affected by flood http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/08/wrath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-3019896460166498438Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:02:00 +00002012-08-05T19:02:01.267+08:00shopaholic on the loosetravelling on studded flip-flopsApart from sight seeing, what I was most excited about Singapore was shopping! I had 3 goals prior to leaving Manila: 1. H&M 2. Cotton On 3. Funan Digital Life Mall I was there during the time of the Great Singapore Sale and sales were just everywhere! Cotton On is everywhere in Singapore and I was able to visit 3 branches: Suntec City, Wisma Atria and Vivo City. My biggest victories http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-great-singapore-saleuhmmmpurchases.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-4763250637493232452Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:16:00 +00002012-07-30T22:16:05.128+08:00travelling on studded flip-flopsMarina Bay Sands has became a Singapore landmark just like the Merlion and the Esplanade theaters. It is pretty from the other side of the bay but there is so much more to see inside. Our last day in Singapore was alotted to exploring the inside of the hotel. We took the MRT and got off at the exit connected to the shops. Apart from being a hotel, Marina Bay Sands also has a casino and a mall.http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/marina-bay-sands-and-gardens-by-bay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-7474657069157603889Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:17:00 +00002012-07-29T18:17:59.956+08:00the girl loves her food tooMaginhawa Street in Quezon City is a haven for hole in the wall places. Usually, it is dominated by college kids or by those who just want to chill and unwind after a long day. Pino Restobar is one of those places where you can do just that. Technically, Pino is in Malingap Street but it was originally located along Maginhawa. Besides, for those residing in Quezon City, Maginhawa is http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/pino-restobar-in-malingap-street-quezon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-4358367948096204869Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:52:00 +00002012-07-23T15:52:00.525+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops I think the Chinese are dominating the world because every country seems to have its own version of Chinatown. Singapore was no different and from my first visit in 2008, I knew that it was the best place to buy souvenirs. Straight from Sentosa, we took the MRT and got off at Chinatown station and took Exit A towards Pagoda Street. We tried authentic Chinese food in one of the restaurantshttp://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/chinatown-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-3022445532940616909Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:03:00 +00002012-07-22T21:03:14.834+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops We returned to Sentosa Island on our third day in Singapore. Sentosa Island has long been famous even before Universal Studios was built in Singapore. The easiest way to get to the island is via the Sentosa Express which is located at the Vivo City mall. We took the MRT to the Harbourfront Station and got off at Vivo City. We went around the mall first and had lunch at Carl's Jr. I remember http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/sentosa-island-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-651619219812815980Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:35:00 +00002012-07-21T20:13:10.184+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops When I visited Singapore 3 years ago, Universal Studios was basically just a huge hole in the earth. This was actually one of the reasons why I told myself that one day I'm returning to this country. Just like Disneyland, you should allot one whole day to tour the theme park. Anticipating the long lines, I decided to buy our tickets online. It was more convenient and it saved us time. Upon http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/universal-studios-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-4191439027024836721Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:37:00 +00002012-07-17T08:37:00.528+08:00what did i wear? Promod shirt | Bangkok shorts | Dorothy Perkins belt Mango bag | Forever 21 boots | Landmark accesories | Swatch watch Singapore was sweltering hot that I opted to wear a tank top and shorts for our trip to Universal Studios Singapore. Cotton was the only way to go! I was lucky that I was able to get my picture taken on these steps pretending to be the Met without anyone in the http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/urban.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-4982134166876641879Mon, 16 Jul 2012 02:17:00 +00002012-07-16T10:17:00.490+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops I spent the last days of June with my family in Singapore. I was lucky to be able to book through Cebu Pacific's Piso fare so a ticket costed only around PhP 3000 per person. My family loves taking pictures so that's what we did while waiting for boarding. It was the first time that I bought airplane food because we were still up in the air at lunch time. I was terribly disappointed with http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/hello-again-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-8452974569573354761Sun, 15 Jul 2012 07:12:00 +00002012-07-15T15:23:51.473+08:00travelling on studded flip-flops The first time that I went to Singapore in 2008, my friend and I stayed with a Filipino family accepting transients. However, their home is way far from the city so I looked for a place which is smacked right in the middle of the city. so for my trip with my family this year, I asked around considering the location and our budget. Friends recommended Hangout@Mt. Emily, a budget hotel, it is http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/07/best-budget-hotel-in-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093170254453976910.post-5862370471367765190Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:50:00 +00002012-06-27T00:50:54.173+08:00The beauty with the brain cellswhat did i wear? Mon Petit Boudouir cover up and corset | Mango shorts | Dorothy Perkins beltThe Little Things She Needs wedges | Bazaar necklace I wore this to the Ateneo Rockeoke last Saturday. I felt a little playful so I decided to pair a corset with  bright pink shorts. I came from school so I just stuffed it inside my bag because I can't come to school wearing this for obvious reasons. I used http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2012/06/neons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)2