Guess where I'll be...

Where there are big blue crabs...

Where there are pristine, white sand beaches...

Where there are century-old Spanish churches...

Where this is the only mall in the city...

Where there's a big, grumpy volcano...

Where there are lots of pain-in-the-ass pili nuts...

Last clue. Where there are whale sharks.

Stay tuned!

From Farm to Fridge -- Is Going Vegan the Solution?

In the last century, we have seen the exponential demand for food sources in answer to a dramatic population explosion. This paved the way to commercial farming by large-scale and multinational companies. I have read somewhere that meat used to be an expensive, once-in-a-while luxury. It is not an everyday fare like how it is now. Today, it's almost an indispensable commodity. As market demand grew, there came the need to discover more consistent and advanced methods of mass-producing animal products. Farm animals are given steroids, antibiotics and food designed to enhance their body mass to more than nature has designed them for. Some are genetically modified from birth, as they are engineered to simply become "products." As a result, most of the chemicals are passed on to humans who eat them, hence diseases like cancers, skin diseases, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, etc. Which raises the question, is banning meat the right thing to do? Like what this video suggests, "you may want to explore a vegan diet." 

Aprica Philippines Launch

Aprica, founded in 1949, and has been the premium, safety first brand shared by parents all over the the world with their babies. They have a wide range of baby gear, including sturdy, aluminum strollers, car seats and furniture. Truly a global brand, they can be found in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the United States. 

Aprica Philippines successfully launches its top-of-the-line baby gear at the Power Plant Mall. Trusted doctors give talks on infant travel and safety as well as what parents should know before bringing their kids to the doctor. This was followed by a product fashion show, and 2 lucky moms get to go home with an Aprica Stick and Aprica Cookie Stroller which I really wanted. Tessa Prieto-Valdez graced the event and shared her own Aprica experience with the crowd.

DJ George hosts the event

Lucky Mom #1

Lucky Mom #2

Matt's First Barbershop Mano-y-Mano

We wanted to grow Mateo's hair, but due to a bacterial infection, pedia ordered a full skinhead 'do for the little tyke. We went to that kiddie salon in Robinson's Galleria which specializes in kiddie haircuts where cartoons played while all the snipping and snapping is done.  Unfortunately, there were 5 kids on queue so we decided to find another salon. 

We ended up at GQ Barbershop at the Shangri La Plaza Mall. I know for a fact that barbershops make  the best skinheads. :D

I know, my top is wanting to explode.

Not! Like!

Buzzing at my ear

Must not move. So I will live.

We started off happily.

And then he started to wrestle

squirm agonize, fidget, flounder, shift, twist, wiggle, wriggle, writhe

Then whine

Finally, cry.

Baby Ama

Nearly done

Viola! Thanks, Mr. Barber! (Mom looks like she's been to war)