It's been a while (and I mean almost a year) since the first lockdown was announced. How are you coping up? As for me, being able to free up some space at home just so I can set up my own home office helped a lot. I'm thrilled by the fact that I was able to find a loft bed that's within the budget to create a space where I can work on a day-to-day basis. As soon as I had a space that I can own at home, I started investing in key pieces to keep the productivity despite distractions like the inviting bed, loud neighbors, and my clingy dog. 

If you're also looking into key pieces to make working from home a breeze, make sure to consider these items that can easily be bought via Shopee!

Welcome to my home office!

Truth bomb alert! Like most of you, I've also gained weight after almost a year of quarantine-ing at home. I used to get my daily cardio from my work commute, but it's no longer the case when my work desk is a stone throw away from my bed. For this year, I'm working towards squeezing in a work or two once a week to slowly reintroduce wellness to my body. It's been a while since I last had a nice workout sweat and a good way to monitor my fitness activities and get back on track is by trying out the new Huawei Watch GT2 Pro.

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Fun fact: The Huawei Watch GT2 Pro watch size on the packaging is the same size in real life!

We can all agree at this point that 2020 was a hell of a year and got us at wit's end. As we discover different ways to deal with challenges month on month, coping mechanisms arose and enabled us to find our footing one way or another. In my case, I coped by finding ways to pursue my interests while staying safe in my home's comforts. 

Enter my 2020 tech and lifestyle discoveries. These things sparked my curiosity while learning new things about my passions despite the daily struggles we faced last 2020. [Plus!] Add to that the fact that I love me some retail therapy, especially if I've been longing to get my hands on a specific item ever since!

Full disclosure before you read on: Some items listed are gifted while others were bought. Regardless, The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely mine. If I claim or appear to be experts on a specific topic or product or service area, I will only endorse products or services that I believe, based on my expertise, are worthy of such endorsement. 

If I'm to sum up my 2020, the perfect word to describe this year is PIVOT. From having a fast-paced lifestyle to staying at home indefinitely, my way to cope with today's uncertainty is to pursue my longtime interest–coffee-making. I bit the bullet during the Lazada 6.6 sale and bought a Breville Barista Express. Not only was I able to brew coffee in the comforts of my home, but  I was also able to slowly master coffee-making with an espresso machine.

Just when I thought I can mark myself safe from monthly online sales, here comes the can't-say-no deals in Lazada that make me want to rethink my life decisions for the remainder of 2020. On the eve of the Lazada 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale, I'll be sleeping on this wishlist and wake up later at 12 AM to see which one do I need to score stat! 😂

For Filipinos, the Christmas season officially starts the minute the clock strikes midnight on September 1, a tradition unique to our country and known to be the longest in the world. While the festivities may be a bit different and toned down this year, that doesn’t mean we should let go of the happiness tied to our favorite holiday. 

Whether you're into fitness or not, equipping yourself with the new Huawei Watch Fit allows you to get more conscious about yourself holistically.

After learning that Huawei launched the Watch Fit, I found myself mentally listing my deal-breakers in a smartwatch. I was eyeing this other smartwatch which is why I was skeptical about this smartwatch at first. Spoiler alert–the Huawei Watch Fit caught my attention (in a good way)! Let me narrow down how this less-than-5k smartwatch made me realize that I don't need an expensive smartwatch to achieve my wellness goals.

 With the holiday season gearing up, ASUS Expert Series and the Republic of Gamers (ROG) are excited to announce their participation in the SHOPEE 11.11 BIG CHRISTMAS SALE! Everyone can officially enjoy exclusive deals and freebies on their latest work from home and game from home setup during this special holiday event. For further details on the participating products, check out the complete list below.

Enjoy promo prices of up to PHP 9,000 off on your next ASUS and ROG notebooks as well as limited-time bundle offers this 11.11 at Shopee!

Colgate aims to reinstate the optimistic spirit behind Filipino smiles with their #SmileStrong Campaign.