Joyce's First Boat Ride: Prestige Cruises

"Where are we going?" that was the first question that popped into my head when we hopped in a cab. Earlier that morning, Anthony and I were talking on the phone and he was instructing me to be at SM Mall of Asia at around 4:45-5:00 pm and that I should wear something like a simple Sunday dress and that I should bring a cardigan. He also made me promise to wear the scapular he gave me and because I was too busy doing something I didn't had a chance to wonder what's going on.

Back in the cab, I was looking out of the window and again wondering where we're going. I kept on guessing places but he was just laughing until I saw the ferry of "Prestige Cruises" where all the other passengers were waiting for the boarding. "Are we riding a boat?" I asked like a kid with happy sparkling eyes and looking at me he smiled and nodded. Yeah I know it sounds so cheesy but I don't care, it's my first official boat ride and I'm too happy to care! HAH!!

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First boat ride? at 25? Why? - My parents barely allow me to do any activity that would put me in the middle of any waterbody. They hardly allow me to swim either because I've been through several accidents in the water when I was a kid, they thought it's not safe for me to be in there. But I'll be missing half of my life if I won't get to experience those things so I'd really force them to let me. 


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We went straight at the registration booth and took our tickets. You can make reservations ahead for easier and faster on-site transactions. The lady said boarding time is at 5:30, just in time for the famous Manila Bay sunset! :)

We sat on the bench and talked a little while waiting.

The clock hits 5:30 and the crew started calling out the passengers and asked us to form a line (by ticket number) so we can get into the ferry smoothly.

We upgraded our seats so we can sit at the top deck. It's less crowded and has better view! It's advisable to take the right side of the ferry if you'd like to have a nice view of the sunset and the city lights at night! 

As I have said, It was my first time to ride a boat so I had to take some pictures! 

At 6:00 PM the waiters ushered us down so we can get our food from the buffet table (eat all you can). The dishes were not so impressive but I'm more than satisfied by simply watching the city skyline from our table. The night went by and there I was savoring my first boat ride. 

                                     

3 points why it's perfect for dates, birthdays, or any special event you're celebrating:

*AFFORDABLE

Spend 850.00 pesos (per person)  for a Manila bay cruise, buffet dinner and drinks (you may also call them to check their menu beforehand, see if there's food there you or your date is allergic to). 

*FUN and ROMANTIC

You get to enjoy the sunset (if you take the 5:30 pm boarding- I recommend), the city lights and there's a live band to entertain you plus the cold weather.

*ACCESSIBLE 

commuters: from MRT TAFT station there are shuttles going straight at SM Mall of Asia and from there you may walk or take a cab. 

It may seem as simple as that but you should remember some guidelines if you'd like your date to really enjoy your cruise and it's good that you're reading this so that you'll know exactly what to do and bring. I know my date researched for it before we went there that's why it turned out well and I really had so much fun! :)

IMPORTANT: See bold and underlined texts above for some tips! :)

I hope this helps! *wink!

Lang Leav: Love & Misadventure

I don't know if every girl is, but I am a huge fan of Lang Leav. Her imagination captured the hearts of those who are in love, falling out of love and of those whose hearts were tormented . It's like she has the ability to read our minds and enter our hearts and so she was able to speak for our story . Her book, Love & Misadventure not only has poems but because she's also an artist it has some illustrations as well.

I'm sure you've seen some of her works in tumblr or in her facebook fanpage. But for those who don't know Lang Leav yet and haven't read a single one of her works, here's a sneak peak. Maybe the poems can inspire you the same way that it has inspired me especially for aspiring writers like me. Well, it doesn't have tips on how you can be a good one but motivation and inspiration is something you can just buy. It comes from within.

*wink!

Beyond Describable

...My heart is just filled with every wonderful feeling the world has ever known and It feels like any moment now, it’s going to explode with all the letters of your name and that my head is going to scream all the happiness that I feel every time I think of you and all the emotions that gathered into my eyes will someday be reflected into yours and I wish it would travel through my veins so that you’ll feel it every time our hands interlaced...

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*Theme inspired by: Rudy Francisco

Simple MP3 Downloader for Android

Me and my crazy friend (Camille Parado) have been exchanging "Tagos to the bones" songs that matches our crazy lives and these songs have become our inspiration while working. So I've been updating my ipod and my phone's music player every now and then. 

I find my iPod so boring cause there's always that hassle of updating it since I still have to fire up my computer so I can put songs in there, I'm not really sure if there's such app where I can download songs that will go straight to my playlist. 

One time, I got really pissed cause I really wanted this song but I can't put it in my iPod so I decided to use my phone and tried to search for a music downloader and I found this "Simple mp3 Downloader" app, I thought it's another "Disappoint-me-app" but no. a big NO. I consider this my angel. It really is so simple to use and take note, it's FREE. Now anyone can throw song titles to me and I can have it in seconds! Mind me, downloading songs using this app is really FAST (still depends on your connection though). you can even download you-tube performances (in mp3 file) in here. By the way it's an ANDROID app. I swear this is the best, the most amazing mp3 downloader in the whole wide world! :)

this is how it looks (photo not mine)  

Here are some of the songs from my playlist that I was able to download from this app:

1. Energy - Keri Hilson

2. Gravity - Sara Bareilles

3. Come Round Soon - Sara Bareilles

4. Fairytale - Sara Bareilles

5. Battle Cry - Shontelle ft. Akon

6. Stuck with each other - Shontelle

7. Put it down - Brandy ft. Chris Brown

8. International Love - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown

9. Good Life - Kanye West ft. T-Pain

10. Best love song - T-pain ft. Chris Brown

11. Angel - Akon

12. No more you - Akon 

13. I'm In love - Neyo

14. Therapy - India Arie

15. Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris

16. Clarity - Zedd

17. Baby I love your way - Wesley Stromberg

18. Right Next to you - Chris Brown

19. Kiss Me - The Fray

20. Stay - Rihanna

My top 20! 

Cheerios! *wink

KIDROBOT

I FINALLY GOT MINE before it totally vanishes from all Swatch outlets...

Swatch Watch: KIDROBOT

KOZIK


My watch, my toy... :)

E-books for free!

Hey Reader!

I just want to share my new addiction. I have always pictured a bookshelf at the corner of my bedroom simply because I want to see the books I collected over the years and I don't want them to be powdered with dust in a different room. Until now I still posses that same feeling whenever l lie down on my bed and see the pile. When I started working I feel like I deprived myself from reading cause I sleep instead of read whenever I have free time and did tons of other important things. I still keep myself updated with good reads and it only made me more frustrated. 

A friend of mine suddenly offered to send me an e-file of a book to my e-mail, I said "I can't" at the back of mind but as a courtesy to her effort I said yes and promised her that I'll read it. 

It was a Friday night and my friend has been asking me if I opened the file already, I tried to open the file and despite the drowsiness I'm feeling I started to read on the small screen of my ipod (it's bearable though). and before I know it I'm totally hooked. I realized that I can still read through e-books. Knowing where to download such e-books has been my second dilemma. I tried different sites but I only got disappointed. I tried torrent but it's a bit complicated and confusing.

Good thing I found this free search engine where you can find millions of documents/files. If you want a site where you can easily access and where you can view the file before you download it try ebookbrowse.com. If the URL is not working just search for it on Google. It's as easy as 1,2,3! :)

I hope it helps! :)

xoxo, 

Joyce

Tony Moly: Honey Bee Skin Solution Dual Mask Review

Lately I've been having zits because of stress and I think because of the chemicals used to color my hair. The swelling and bumps on both sides of my face that my hair touches is freaking me out so I tried to do some research on skin products that can actually eliminate the annoying little red spots. I thought of so many options until I reached Tony Moly's website, they have this HONEY BEE skin solutions which are:

Honey Bee Skin Solution Essence

Honey Bee Skin Solution Toner

Honey Bee Skin Solution Emulsion

 I thought of buying the set out of despair but then both my heart and mind agreed to buy just the mask to try out if the solution is suited for my sensitive skin.

Honey Bee Skin Solution Dual Mask   P198.00

 I wondered what "Dual Mask" means--Once you open the pack you'll see two sheets, one is for your forehead down to your nose and the other is from your lips to your chin. just put it over your face for 15-20 mins. I didn't washed my face after I removed the mask. I don't know if that's the right thing to do but I just let the remaining solution dry overnight. 

I was astounded by the result as it did wonders for my skin in just one night. the redness is gone and it dried up my pimple making it visibly flatter. It really worked so fast. You guys should definitely try it! 

photo source: Tony Moly Philippines